Ignore the obvious Pokémon comparisons, and you’ll find that Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters is a charming RPG that manages to take a familiar idea and easily reintepret it into something fresh and youthful. Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters is the sum total of that experience, a reset on a pair of established games that adds even more to its distinct formula of crossing though to the other side.
Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions is a reminder of why the RPG styled Mario games have been so good over the past two decades, with an established formula of turn-based combat and platforming fun.
Pokémon Gold and Silver were the games that really explored the concept of pocket monsters. Whereas Pokémon Red and Blue were limited by the technology of the original Game Boy, Gold and Silver built on the foundation that Pokémon Yellow had started on the Game Boy Colour and improved on the formula massively.
It’s a fun diversion, but I think that four years on it’s a case of too little, too late and Brain Training’s lost much of its charm. If you feel that information addiction’s gotten the better of you or that you need to improve your focus, Devilish Brain training may be worthwhile – but it’s both tedious and sparse.
Even though 2017 was dominated by blockbuster console games, Ever Oasis on the 3DS managed to be one of the most charming and fun games I played this year. Flaws aside, this little gem deserves your attention
This year the sleuthing legacy of Professor Layton passes on to Katrielle Layton in the first proper game in the series since 2013’s Azran Legacy. Here’s a trailer for Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaire’s Conspiracy. Bit of a mouthful that.
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia isn’t just an old game with a new coat of paint that brings everything from cinematics through to voice acting into a more modern age of gaming. It’s also a prime example of how the fundamentals of a classic game can still resonate today with newer audiences. Good game design stands the test of time, something that Shadows of Valentia has plenty of.
There's a brand new member of the Nintendo 3DS family. Meet the sexy New 2DS XL.
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A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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