Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX is a Nintendo Switch remake of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team where you explore randomly generated dungeons and rescue Pokemon. You are a human who has been transformed into a Pokemon somehow, and the game opens with a personality test that chooses which Pokemon…
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Mario Vs Donkey Kong: Demo Review
Mario Vs Donkey Kong was originally a puzzle-platformer for the GameBoy Advance that was remade for the Nintendo Switch. Donkey Kong wanted to buy one of the new Mini-Mario toys, but after he discovers that they’re all sold out, he decides instead to just rob the toy factory where they’re made! The demo contains four…
Princess Peach: Showtime! – Demo Review
Princess Peach: Showtime! Is Peach’s very own spin-off game, where she is tasked with taking on the leading role in a variety of plays and defeating the Sour Bunch! From what I’ve seen, this game features a variety of gameplay, as Peach changes outfits and, therefore, abilities throughout the game. The demo contains two stages,…
Dave the Diver: Demo Review
Dave the Diver is a casual, side-scrolling adventure/simulation game where you scuba dive during the day and manage a sushi restaurant at night. The soundtrack is quite relaxing, and the pixel art is vibrant, making you feel like you’re in a virtual vacation. The demo spans three days, during which you catch fish for the…
Crypt Custodian: Demo Review
Crypt Custodian is a charming 3D Metroidvania about a cat named Pluto who perishes and becomes a janitor in the afterlife. You see, Pluto was a good cat and should have made it into the palace, but he got booted outside because, after your death, you made the mistake of breaking things with your broom…
Promenade: Demo Review
Starring a boy named Nemo and his pet poulp (octopus), Promenade is a 2D collectathon that is inspired by 3D platformers. The demo contains four stages, a simple tutorial level, a beach level, a rather challenging slingshot level, and a boss fight against an angry, bomb-chucking monkey. The game is very cute and colorful, and…
Alisa: Demo Review
Making modern games in a retro style has become rather common practice lately. A major trend I’ve noticed lately are PS1-style horror games. Perhaps those grainy graphics just lend well to a spooky atmosphere in the same fashion as creepy VHS-style videos. Wanting to try one of these games for myself, I was pleased to…
The Gravity Trickster: Demo Review
The Gravity Trickster is a puzzle-platformer where you play as a robot and navigate floating stages to collect keys and reach the exit. The full game is 150 levels, while the demo spans 10 of those. Various hazards include slippery ice, dark levels with low visibility, and electrical panels that appear when you approach. You…
I’m Glad to See Demos Making a Comeback
With games getting ever more expensive and often in new and “exciting” ways, having the chance to try before you buy is extremely valuable. I needn’t list off the merits to you, as there’s really only one that matters: getting to see if the game is actually for you or not. Some games sound great…
Tetragon: Demo Review
Tetragon is a 2D puzzle game that follows the story of a father looking for his missing son. The demo covers a good handful of these puzzles, all of which take place within a square-shaped space. While your character cannot jump, he can climb and utilize two tools for changing his environment. First off, you…
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