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Almost Every PSVR2 Game Reviewed (Part Fourteen / Letter N)
This article reviews several PlayStation VR2 games starting with the letter N, including No Man's Sky, No More Rainbows, Nock, and Not For Broadcast VR. It highlights improvements in No Man's Sky for PSVR2, the challenging gameplay of No More Rainbows, the fun VR adaptation of Nock, and the confusing nature of Not For Broadcast VR.
The Best Nintendo Switch Games In 2026
This guide highlights the best games available on the Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Switch 2, covering a variety of genres and including both first-party and third-party titles. The list aims to showcase the diverse and high-quality catalog of games on Nintendo's hybrid systems, with a focus on titles that offer unique experiences or represent the pinnacle of their respective genres.
BIG HOPS Review | Giant Bomb
BIG HOPS is a 3D platformer from Luckshot Games that features frog-like parkour, collectibles, and tongue mechanics. Despite minor clipping and camera issues, the game's tight controls, endearing art style, and interactive systems make for a delightful experience. The review praises its inspired design, generous checkpointing, and emphasis on playful experimentation, awarding it 4 out of 5 stars.
BIG HOPS Review
BIG HOPS is a 3D platformer from Luckshot Games that features a frog protagonist with parkour abilities and a sticky tongue mechanic. The game draws heavy inspiration from Super Mario 64 with its controls and collectible system. Despite minor clipping issues and camera quirks, the game offers tight controls, charming art, and engaging system interactivity, with a story completion time of around 10.5 hours.
The Best Two-Player Co-Op Games To Strengthen (Or Test) Your Friendships
This article highlights the best two-player cooperative games designed for deep collaboration and communication. It features titles like It Takes Two, Portal 2, and A Way Out, emphasizing games where teamwork is essential for progression and enjoyment.
The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games
This article ranks the top 50 games available for the Nintendo Switch 2, released in June 2025. The list includes a mix of new titles and enhanced ports of existing games, with Mario Kart World topping the sales charts and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Hades II receiving the highest critical ratings. Many Switch 1 games are playable on the Switch 2, with some offering paid upgrade packs for enhanced features.
The Best Nintendo Switch Platformers
This guide rounds up the best platforming games available on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. It includes a variety of titles, from classic 2D side-scrollers to modern 3D adventures, featuring both first-party Nintendo franchises and popular third-party releases.
10 free Xbox games to play right now
This guide recommends a list of free-to-play games available on Xbox consoles, including Xbox One and Xbox Series X, as well as PC. The selection spans various genres such as shooters like Enlisted and Call of Duty Warzone, platformers like Fall Guys, and sports titles like Rocket League. Many of these games also feature cross-play functionality.
Game History – Tomb Raider On The GameBoy
This article looks back at the Tomb Raider series' entries on the Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance. It details Tomb Raider: The Nightmare Stone, Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword, Tomb Raider: The Prophecy, and Tomb Raider Legend, discussing their gameplay, reception, and unique characteristics compared to their console counterparts.
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse - Present Perfect Gaming
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is a remake of the 1990 Sega Mega Drive game, featuring Mickey Mouse's quest to rescue Minnie Mouse from the evil witch Mizrabel. The 2013 PC version developed by Sega Studios Australia offers challenging platforming with themed levels and boss battles, though the reviewer found it to be a short experience driven by nostalgia rather than a desire for replayability.
Commander Keen in Invasion of the Vorticons - Present Perfect Gaming
This review examines Commander Keen in Invasion of the Vorticons, a 1990 platformer developed by Ideas from the Deep. Despite the author's general aversion to platformers due to their difficulty, Commander Keen is praised for its engaging level design, varied enemies, and non-linear progression, offering a more accessible experience than many contemporaries.
Top 10 Sonic the Hedgehog games
This article ranks the top 10 Sonic the Hedgehog games, celebrating the blue speedster's diverse career across various genres. The list includes titles like Sonic Unleashed, Sonic Frontiers, and Sonic Mania, with Sonic Superstars announced for release in October on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Best Indiana Jones Games, Ranked - Switch And Nintendo Platforms
This article ranks all Indiana Jones video games available on Nintendo platforms, based on user ratings from Nintendo Life readers. It includes a discussion of the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and notes the availability of Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis on Wii.
Best Yoshi Games Of All Time
This article ranks all Yoshi games, from his first appearance in Super Mario World to his latest titles. It covers platformers, puzzlers, and even a light gun shooter, detailing their strengths and weaknesses. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is highlighted as the best in the series, with Yoshi Touch & Go and Yoshi Topsy-Turvy at the bottom of the reader-ranked list.
A match made in the eShop ⊟ - Tiny Cartridge 3DS
The article highlights a game described as a platformer, physics puzzle, and delivery job simulator, noting its challenging gameplay and unique visuals. It also points out the perfect pairing of this game with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge on the eShop.
A match made in the eShop ⊟
The article highlights the game 'Why Pizza?', a platformer, physics puzzle, and delivery job simulator available on the Nintendo Switch eShop. It suggests a perfect pairing between 'Why Pizza?' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge' on the eShop.
Best GBA Games: Top 30 Game Boy Advance Titles
This article lists the top 30 Game Boy Advance games, highlighting the console's powerful hardware and impressive library. It features a variety of genres, from strategy RPGs like Final Fantasy Tactics Advance to action-packed titles like Metroid Fusion and platformers like Super Mario Advance 2.
Best Sonic Games Of All Time
This article ranks all Sonic the Hedgehog platformer games that have appeared on Nintendo platforms. It covers titles from the original Mega Drive debut to more recent releases, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses. The ranking is based on user ratings and aims to help fans identify the best and worst entries in the series.
Crumble Review: The Doctor's Assessment - Doctors of Gaming
Crumble is a colorful platformer where players control a cheerful blob of goo racing against falling environments. The game features simple controls for jumping, rolling, and swinging, with momentum-based gameplay and grappling mechanics. Despite its short length, the game is praised for its exhilarating moment-to-moment gameplay, vibrant aesthetics, and innovative level design that constantly introduces new elements.
50 Best Game Boy Advance Games Of All Time
This article ranks the 50 best games released for the Game Boy Advance, celebrating the system's 25th anniversary. The list covers a wide variety of genres, highlighting the GBA's significant contribution to handheld gaming. It also touches on the system's history, sales figures, and which games are available on Nintendo Switch Online.
