![]() The tiny Tony Hawk alike has launched to a lukewarm reception due to rough controls and mechanics. These are Eastward – a ravishing pixel art subterranean RPG mostly gaining 9/10s – and the short but sweet hand-drawn photo adventure TOTEM, which has scores averaging at 8/10.ĭespite showing promise initially, SkateBIRD hasn’t been as lucky. If you appreciate a diamond in the rough, give it a look – it’s only £4.Ī couple of other indies have arrived to rave reviews this week. The atmosphere is tense and there’s something soothing about simply driving around at night with the radio on. It’s clunky, but it’s also largely ambitious and unique. We’ve also spent some time with Titan Chaser – a low budget open-world affair, entailing chasing off large creatures with a roof-mounted spotlight. That said, younger gamers may find its easy-going nature pleasing. We weren’t too taken by it, sadly – most of the game’s challenge lies in hunting for hidden collectables. Our review is now live if you haven’t read it yet.ĭestructive cat simulator Catlateral Damage: Remeowstered is another we’ve reviewed. The critical reception is generally positive. Racing fans have sought after an unabashed arcade experience for a while now, and Cruis’n Blast delivers on that front – it’s a ridiculously fast and over the top racer, playing like something from the turn of the millennium. This week also sees the return of Cruis’n Blast, which has likewise generated a buzz on social media. The original held up well on Switch, so we can’t imagine anything going drastically wrong during the conversion process. ![]() Being mistaken for an in-house title is nothing to sniff at either.īandai Namco’s JRPG Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is also slipping out on the sly – we haven’t seen much press coverage thus far. Still, good news for publisher Collecting Smiles – all publicity is good publicity. The mix up here being that many assumed it was a first-party title and that Nintendo’s efforts would have been better focused elsewhere. Shortly after Nintendo tweeted about the game’s impending release, they were hit with a backlash from fans. Īlso, if you’d like to join the Phenixx Gaming team, check out our recruitment article for details on working with us.If you frequent Twitter, you may have caught wind of the indie art package Colors Live – the retail release of which comes packaged with a SonarPen accessory. Follow us on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Besides, who doesn’t want to see a bird do sick tricks on a skateboard?Ī Nintendo Switch review copy of SkateBIRD was provided by Glass Bottom Games for this review. If you love Skateboarding games such as SkaterXL, The Ramp, Session, or the old-school Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games, then I think you’ll find a lot to love in Skatebird. I might not be very good at Skatebird, but that doesn’t mean I don’t know a fun, wholesome experience when I see it. You can also choose multiple different bird species, to really nail your custom skateboarding avian friend. The outfits are all super cute and allow you to personalize your bird to whatever your style is. The music was made specifically for the game and has a Hip-Hop Lo-Fi-type feel to it. As you progress through the levels you can get new outfits and music to customize your experience. The accessibility options are vital though because, between that and the options to make the text more easily read, I think a lot of different types of players could enjoy this game. The controls themselves aren’t super complicated, but for people (like myself) that may not have super fast reflexes, I could see some folks struggling. However, the developers added a slew of accessibility options that allow you to bind multiple actions/tricks to the Ollie button, which makes it easier to execute certain tricks. In truth, I’m not the most coordinated player. Grinding is particularly tricky since you have to carefully balance while maintaining momentum. These quests can be timed and usually involve skating to a specific point, which may require you to master grinding or some other skill in order to reach the item or thing you need. Certain obstacles can only be traversed with a higher fancy meter.Īs you play, you’ll have a variety of quests to undertake, such as finding your human’s phone charger. Your speed is tied to the “FANCY” meter, which fills as you pull off tricks without falling off your board. You can pull off all sorts of tricks, similarly to other popular skating games. You control your bird on a skateboard, traveling around Skate Park areas made out of things like straws, cardboard, staplers, tape, and more. Gameplay is simple in theory but more difficult in practice.
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