The Super Mario Galaxy Movie reviews roundup
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
We’re just a few hours away from the debut of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and reviews for the film are now coming in.
This is a follow-up to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which released in 2023. This time around, Nintendo worked with Illumination to create something based on the Super Mario Galaxy games for Wii. However, don’t expect a 1:1 recreation of those titles. Super Mario Galaxy is the focus at the end of the day, but we’ve seen elements of Super Mario Odyssey and even the inclusion of Fox McCloud from Star Fox.
Pokemon Pokopia reviews roundup
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Pokemon Pokopia will be available in just a few days, and before the launch happens, reviews are starting to come in.
Pokemon Pokopia is a new spin-off that takes the series in a different direction. The life simulation game, which some have said is like Animal Crossing and Minecraft, has you playing as the human-like Ditto as you learn moves from Pokemon, collect materials, build furniture, grow vegetables, and create homes. Multiplayer is also supported with up to three other players in which it’s possible to visit other towns and invite friends to their own.
Below is the initial roundup of reviews for Pokemon Pokopia:
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Mario Tennis Fever reviews roundup
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The newest Mario sports game is about to drop with Mario Tennis Fever on Nintendo Switch 2, and with the title only a couple of days out, reviews are starting to come in.
If you’ve played any Mario Tennis game previously, you should know what to expect here. Fever Rackets are the new hook this time around, and each one has a unique ability – such as the Mini Mushroom Racket, which shrinks your opponent to bite size. Also, there are 38 playable characters, including including the debuts of Goomba, Nabbit, Piranha Plant, Baby Wario and Baby Waluigi. Other features include Trial Towers mode, Mix It Up mode, Tournament mode, Swing Mode, and a story mode.
Here’s the initial roundup of reviews for Mario Tennis Fever:
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond reviews roundup
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
We’re just on the cusp of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s launch, and initial reviews have started to hit. Verdicts are dropping with the game coming in just a couple of days.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a significant launch as it’s one of the longest waits we’ve ever seen for a Nintendo game. First announced in 2017, it was rebooted in 2019 with Retro Studios being assigned to handle development at the time. Retro is revisiting what made the series so great with first-person adventure gameplay, but is throwing new wrinkles into the mix such as the motorcycle Vi-O-La that helps players explore planet Viewros and new psychic abilities.
Below is the roundup of initial reviews for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond:
Kirby Air Riders reviews roundup
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Kirby Air Riders is almost ready to go on Nintendo Switch 2, and with the launch approaching, reviews are now starting to go live.
Kirby Air Riders marks the return of the racing idea that started out on GameCube over two decades ago. Also, Masahiro Sakurai is also back with a brand new game as director. While Kirby Air Riders retains the spirit of the original, it brings new content and features to the table with lots of characters, new tracks, new features, and full online play.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment reviews roundup
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The first wave of reviews for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment are now starting to come in. Nintendo just lifted an embargo on the Switch 2 game with the launch happening in just a couple of days.
Age of Imprisonment is the third entry in the Hyrule Warriors series, and the second one tied to the Zelda: Breath of the Wild / Tears of the Kingdom universe. This time around, players can experience the true story of Ganondorf’s invasion that was briefly shown in Tears of the Kingdom. Nintendo has previous said that the plot here is canonical.
Below is the initial roundup of reviews for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment:
Pokemon Legends: Z-A reviews roundup
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo is just a couple of days away from publishing Pokemon Legends: Z-A on Switch 2 and Switch, but before that happens, first reviews are starting to arrive. We have a roundup of some early verdicts.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is the second “Legends” game following Arceus in 2022. Rather than going back in time in the Hisui region, we’re instead revisiting the modern day era of Lumiose City, which was previously featured in Pokemon X and Y. Various features are included such as Trainers and their Pokemon both moving around in real-time battles, new Mega Evolutions, Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokemon, the he Z-A Royale competition, and multiplayer battles.
Drag x Drive reviews roundup
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Just ahead of Nintendo’s launch of Drag x Drive on Switch 2, reviews are now starting to come on. This is the company’s next main release on its new system.
As a reminder, Drag x Drive is a 3-on-3 sports game inspired by wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair motocross, and skateboarding. The hook is that players use the Joy-Con 2 controllers like a mouse to control their wheels as they move around the court. If you get a bit tired of the main experience, you can participate in the Circuit Sprint minigame, shooting contests, and Park-wide minigames like Rebound Scramble, jump rope, and more.
Below is an initial roundup of reviews for Drag x Drive:
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Donkey Kong Bananza reviews roundup
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo’s next major Switch 2 exclusive following Mario Kart World is almost here, and reviews for Donkey Kong Bananza are now starting to come in.
We’ve mentioned this a few times, but Donkey Kong Bananza is the first 3D platformer in the series since Donkey Kong 64. There’s impressive talent behind it as the team that worked on Super Mario Odyssey created the game. And during the adventure, you’ll be journeying with Pauline as you explore the Underground World by smashing, crashing, jumping and singing your way through it.
Here’s the full Donkey Kong Bananza reviews roundup:
Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition reviews roundup
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Reviews for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition are now starting to come in. With the game launching on Switch in just a couple of days, Nintendo has now lifted the embargo.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition isn’t entirely new as it initially released on Wii U. However, Monolith Soft put in some extensive work to not only improve the original experience, but add to it as well. Most fans are well aware of this, but a brand new story has now been added. On top of that, there have been improvements to the graphics, the gameplay itself, and more.
