Way, way back in December of 1986, Nintendo gamers got their hands on the new action platformer: Kid Icarus (NES). Though it was fun, the game is mostly remembered for its cruel difficulty level. Kid Icarus was a game that you’d play for a few minuets, die repeatedly, then curse loudly as you thew your controller at the wall. The game only had one sequel for the original Gameboy in 1991, and that was it. It seemed as though the Kid Icarus series was gone for good, but over two decades later, the series protagonist Pit triumphantly returns, apologizing for keeping us waiting. Is Kid Icarus: Uprising a good enough game for us to accept Pit’s apology? Continue reading to find out! -Dallas B. Continue reading
Category Archives: 3DS Reviews
Review: Crush 3D (3DS)
The human mind is a trying thing, and many average people have problems hidden deep within the subconscious recesses of their minds. Imagine if it didn’t always have to be that way. If there was a way to release all the wrong that we had stored away. Crush 3D for the Nintendo 3DS by Sega is based on this idea. An Inception-style storyline draws the player into the game, where they are challenged by creative and ingenious puzzles. However, is this game a turn-around for the name of Sega? Keep reading to find out! -Ryan Baxter Continue reading
Review: Ketzal’s Corridors (eShop)
Nintendo already has quite a few great adventures available for your 3DS on the Nintendo eShop. Ketzal’s Corridors won’t be released until this Thursday, but we’ve gotten our hands on the title a bit early for you guys. KeysFactory has given us a great original game that puts you under control of Aztec Guardians in an ancient game of hole-in-the-wall, making it a spiritual sequel to ThruSpace for the Nintendo WiiWare service. While the controls and basic gameplay stays pretty close to the original concept, the environments are absolutely breathtaking in glasses-free 3D. Is this game worth getting over the other puzzle games to choose from on the eShop? Continue reading to find out! -Greg Boe (admin) Continue reading
Review: Zombie Slayer Diox (eShop)
Zombies… They’ve been eating human brains since the dawn of time… But now they’ve taken over most of the major cities in the world and it’s up to you (Diox) to slay them all with your samurai sword and killer guitar solos! Zombie Slayer Diox was released last week on the Nintendo eShop by UFO Interactive, and of course I had to review this one because it had to do with zombies and tons of blood. If this sounds as amazing to you as it did to me when I received the game, you should check out this review. This game has potential, but is it good enough to be worth the download? Read on to find out! -Greg Boe (admin) Continue reading
Review: Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream (eShop)
Boxing, the Greek sport of punch the other guy in the face. This idea of man against man has not only survived to modern-day, but also given rise to many other sports. This sport has also been converted to games on nearly every video game system. The Nintendo Entertainment System featured a game called Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream that is based on this sport. Nintendo recently ported a 3DS version of this game so that the game can be experienced without the seemingly archaic original Nintendo system, but is this game worth the buy? Read the review after the break to find out! -Ryan Baxter Continue reading
Review: VVVVVV (eShop)
Don’t let gravity get you down! Let it hold you up! While this may just seem like silliness, it actually encompasses the basic idea of the awkwardness to pronounce VVVVVV. To begin, it takes place in space. I mean, come on, space. It just doesn’t get better than that! Second off, you can walk on the ceiling with just the press of a button. This truly is a wondrous game that will encompass your time for many days on end! Keep reading to find out why! -Ryan Baxter Continue reading
Review: Mutant Mudds (eShop)
Have you ever heard of Maximillian and the Rise of the Mutant Mudds? Neither have most gamers! This game was developed by Renegade Kid, and was slated for a release on the Nintendo DS. This project fell through and we thought all was lost from the game, but then there was word on a possibility the game was gonna go on DSiWare. This would have been just fine, but gamers still weren’t that excited about the game, so the project was scrapped. A bit later, Renegade Kid announced that they were currently developing Mutant Mudds for the Nintendo eShop on the 3DS. The funny thing to me is that when the game was in development for the DS it was a 3D platformer, but when they put it on the 3DS, it was done retro style with pixel animations. Although that may sound super strange, it works, and I’ll tell you why. Continue reading to find out! -Greg Boe (admin) Continue reading
Review: Fun! Fun! Minigolf Touch! (eShop)
When I think of sports games, shovelware is usually the first word that comes to mind. Some developers really do a great job at sports games, but others could really have spent some more time on actually making them enjoyable. When I first read the name, Fun! Fun! Minigolf Touch!, I really didn’t expect much from it. It’s a good idea to never judge a game from its title, because some of the best games have the most ridiculous titles you could imagine. Is this the case with Fun! Fun! Minigolf Touch!? Read on to find out! -Greg Boe (admin) Continue reading
Review: Dillon’s Rolling Western (eShop)
Since it’s launch in June 2011, the Nintendo eShop has had some great content fr all ages. From the mind-bending puzzler Pushmo to the stylish action-adventurer Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword, Nintendo has already offered some great games available now on the eShop. Dillon’s Rolling Western is the most recent game developed by Nintendo on the 3DS eShop, but does it have enough content to be worth it’s $9.99 price tag? Continue reading to find out! -Greg Boe (admin) Continue reading
Review: Mario and Sonic at the 2012 London Olympic Games (3DS)
The Olympics are a wonderful worldwide symbol of peace and unity. They allow a common ground on which all countries can unite, and citizens of each country can unite, regardless of differences. It’s also the ultimate test for anyone involved in a sport, as nearly all sports are involved in these games and the competition are the best from any given country. Mario and Sonic at the 2012 London Olympic Games allows the general audience a chance to experience what it’s like to take part in this wonderful unifier! However, does it compare to the Wii version? Check out the review after the break! -Ryan Baxter Continue reading