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Simplifying Zelda – With a new spin on the classic Zelda formula, Fairune is a retro action adventure that simplifies everything and is surprisingly well done. Fairune takes the combat and RPG leveling mechanics of the vastly overlooked and superbly addicting Witch And Hero, another Circle Entertainment game, but puts them into a Zelda-like overhead […]
Lost In Space – With a minimalistic approach, Renegade Kid’s Metroid-inspired Xeodrifter captures the soul of exploration with simple but charming gameplay. Outside of the short opening “oh no, my spaceship hit an asteroid” cutscene, there is no story to speak of, no menus to work through, and no button schemes to toggle. Just like […]
Retro Evolved Again – Taking the reins from Bizarre Creations, Lucid Games have evolved the twin stick shooter concept to a new level that feels like a true sequel instead of a simple rehashing of this leaderboard demanding formula. By adding 3D stages, new power-ups, boss battles, and online multiplayer, Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions pretty […]
The Legend of Zelda: Adventure Time – This is not the first time the Adventure Time series has ripped off The Legend of Zelda. 2012’s Hey Ice King! Why’d You Steal Our Garbage was basically Zelda II: The Adventure of Link with an Adventure Time coat of paint. Now, Secret of the Nameless Kingdom is […]
Castle Siege – As a follow up to Castle Conqueror EX, Castle Conqueror Defender is a completely different type of game and retains Circle Entertainment’s impressive streak of creating low cost but highly entertaining eShop games. CCD is a tower defense title but is presented in a way that makes it unique. The right side […]
Brick By Brick – Now over 30 years old, Tetris is still fun to play today. Tetris Party, an exclusive WiiWare downloadable title released in 2008, and its boxed retail alternative Tetris Party Deluxe (Wii and DS) were the best Tetris titles in years, outfitted with tons of new game types, multiplayer options, and online […]
A Good Looking Klutz – Pure Pool is an accurate simulation of this drunken bar sport but stumbles with a clunky UI and overall lack of options. Developed by the same team that created Hustle Kings, Pure Pool is a pool simulation outfitted with beautiful graphics and accurate ball physics. The table, reflection off the […]
One Castle You Will Want To Conquer – With constant unlockable upgrades and simple but strategic gameplay, Castle Conqueror EX is an addictive low-cost download. All gameplay takes place from a single non-scrolling screen. The goal is to defeat opponents through force, similar to most RTS titles. The difference here, however, is not built around […]
From Blue Robot to Dark Witch – Using the 2D sidescrolling Mega Man gameplay formula, Legend of Dark Witch is Circle Entertainment’s latest low-cost 3DS eShop title that offers a fair amount of entertainment value despite having a brutally high difficulty factor. Just like Mega Man, players are free to choose any stage in any […]
Stone Goes Down the Hole – Using gravity as the main gameplay mechanic, Kersploosh! is a one trick pony that will keep you mildly entertained for about thirty minutes. The premise is simple – guide a falling object with the Circle Pad to the bottom of a well in the shortest amount of time as […]
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