Switch Reviews
Find here all the Switch Reviews we do on KeenGamer. Find specifics about games that are played on a Switch, chosen by a fan of the specific genre and platform.
Inner Ashes Review: A Moving Narrative Game That Won’t Be Forgotten (Switch)
If you're looking for a good first-person puzzle adventure game with a moving narrative, then Inner Ashes is your answer. It may not be a very long game, but its story and gameplay is so powerful that it will stay with you. I don’t often play g...
The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie Review – An Opulent Indulgence (Switch)
The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie is an epic RPG that offers dozens of hours of turn-based action and deep storytelling. Let's dive in and explore the latest game in the much-loved Trails series to be localized for Western audiences. The Leg...
Dordogne Review: A Beautiful Masterpiece in Watercolor (Switch)
If you're looking for that perfect summertime narrative game, then look no further than Dordogne, as explained in this review. A truly breathtaking experience, you will lose yourself in this enchanting nostalgic trip in its gorgeous watercolor style....
Nightmare Reaper Review: Do Fear the Reaper (Switch)
Boomer shooters and roguelites, together at last. Nightmare Reaper is a chaotic adventure through the dreams of a madwoman. Demolish the hordes of the undead with gun, sword, and spell, and learn the horrific past of a shattered woman and the asylum ...
Tin Hearts Review: An Emotional Puzzler (Switch)
March into the world of Tin Hearts, a new 3D puzzle game with a great narrative. You must manipulate toys to guide tin soldiers to the finish line, helping them to avoid traps and dangers. Told through memories and puzzles, the story of a toy maker u...
Curse of the Sea Rats Review: Charming and Frustrating (Switch)
A new Metroidvania is here. Curse of the Sea Rats offers charming hand-drawn animations, music, and pirate adventure to the formula. Explore an island as one of 4 different rat characters, beating up monsters, bugs, and bosses to save your captain's ...
Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord Review | No Need for an Encore (Switch)
Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord aims to take the series in a bold new direction with a new tactical combat system while continuing the story from 2013's Fairy Fencer F. However, while there are things to enjoy, a lack of innovation in many of the game'...
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Review: Plug Into Adventure! (Switch)
Mega Man Battle Network makes its triumphant return on modern consoles. With all six games faithfully preserved, and the addition of online multiplayer to boot, there's never been a better time to get into this classic JRPG franchise. Battle Network ...
Session: Skate Sim Review – Skateboard In Your Pocket (Switch)
Following the success of it's console launch, Session: Skate Sim is set to land on Nintendo Switch worldwide in the near future. Despite hardware limitations and a graphics downgrade, the port to Switch still plays as a solid skateboarding sim, with ...
Fire Emblem Engage Review: Divine Gameplay Mixed With an Anime Plotline (Switch)
It's time to Engage those rings as we look to review Fire Emblem Engage. How does the latest entry in the series fair? What's up with the Pepsi can protagonist? All this and more will be answered as we delve into one of Fire Emblem's best entries. Fi...
Aka Review: The Search for Inner Peace (Nintendo Switch)
Aka is a small open-world adventure in which you embark on a transforming journey as a red panda. Meet new friends and explore unfamiliar islands as you begin a tranquil life after a severe war. The game's music and storytelling shine the most. Howev...
Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes Review: Three Repetitive Wars (Switch)
In this Review we look at an alternate timeline of how Fire Emblem Three Houses would have played out had Byleth not become a teacher. Does the Warriors gameplay lend well to this game or does the repetitiveness creep in quicker than the game can end...
Ninja JaJaMaru Retro Collection Review: From the Land of the Rising Sun (Switch)
Five previously Japanese-exclusive Ninja JaJaMaru games from the 8- and 16-bit eras have been fully translated and released in English for the very first time. I'd love this even if the games were complete trash, but they're not trash, these are very...
Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell Review: Busting Demons Like It’s 1985 (Switch)
Ninja JaJaMaru, a classic character from the early days of the Famicom, makes his grand return and proper English debut! JaJaMaru battles through hordes of demons in an 8-bit throwback that calls back to his very first adventure. Simplistic and rough...
Cuddly Forest Friends Review: For the Little Critters (Switch)
Cuddly Forest Friends is a cute and cuddly pet simulator, made with the simple goal in mind, happiness! However, that joy might be more for the younger ones this time. From their squeaks to their tiny paws, get ready to care and play with nine adorab...
Piofiore: Fated Memories Review – A Bloody Good Time (Switch)
Do you wish you could date Italian mafia members? Then, Piofiore: Fated Memories might be for you! You play as Liliana Adornato, an orphaned girl housed at the church in the city of Burlone. Three mafia groups control Burlone, and they want to meet y...
Sail Forth Review: A Whale of a Time (Switch)
Sail Forth's premise may remind you of a certain Nintendo game from 2002. But once you get into it, Sail Forth presents a sailing experience that is not only incredibly charming, but surprising in-depth. Playing Sail Forth is an absolute blast. Relea...
GunTech 2 Review – Bullet Hell (Switch)
In space, no one can see you shoot your way through hordes of enemies while narrowly dodging their projectiles. GunTech 2 is the decades later sequel to Utopos, one that brings the top-down, space shooting action to modern consoles. The game delivers...
My Universe: My Baby Dragon Review – Cute and Simple (Switch)
This review of My Baby Dragon looks at the newest entry in the My Universe game series. It is a simple yet fun and relaxing game that both kids and adults alike can enjoy. You can raise a range of adorable baby dragons right from when they hatch from...
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Review: Think Pink! (Switch)
Floating onto Nintendo Switch comes Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Join Kirby in another exciting adventure as he and his friend are transported to a strange new world filled with threats old and new! Upgrade your powers and use Mouthful Mode to save ...
Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Review: A Galactically Refined Adventure (Switch)
In this review of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope we take a trip through the galaxy to discover a legendary adventure. With how awkward the first entry was, how does Ubisoft's second attempt at creating a Mario RPG go? With a universe worth of thought...
Mortal Shell: Complete Edition Review: An Adequate Homage (Switch)
If you love a good Soulslike, Mortal Shell: Complete Edition is one of few available on the Switch platform. It's certainly a game worth playing but errs in following the Dark Souls playbook too closely instead of setting itself apart. Heads up, Soul...
Intrepid Izzy Review – Adventurously Average (Switch)
Intrepid Izzy has the hallmarks of a Metroidvania game. Large levels? Check. Acquiring different abilities? Check. Original premise? No. While Intrepid Izzy features some fun platforming and exploration, it's also very derivative. Metroidvania titles...
League of Enthusiastic Losers Review: Short and Bittersweet (Switch)
League of Enthusiastic Losers is a dialogue-based, 2-D adventure about keeping hope alive in the toughest conditions. Travel with Vitya and Volodya as they try to get their lives together in the city of Moscow. While the game’s music, sound design, a...
Oddworld: Soulstorm – Oddtimized Edition Review – Quite the Odd Mess (Switch)
The second chapter in the Oddworld franchise just hit the Nintendo Switch. Oddworld: Soulstorm - Oddtimized Edition has a lot to live up to, with a pedigree of games that delighted previous console generations. Does this Switch port stand proudly and...
No Straight Roads Review: Rock Out and Bring a Revolution (Switch)
No Straight Roads takes that feeling you get of beating on a boss in time to the music and doesn't just go with it, it makes it a mechanic. Batter and blast anything in your way as you start a music revolution to take down an oppressive EDM regime wi...
Smurfs Kart Review: A Smurfingly Competent Kart Racer
Smurfs Kart is an arcade racer set in the whimsical world of the iconic Smurfs franchise. While visually stunning in its own right, the game is an extremely derivative, but well-made Karting game in a sea of lackluster racing games for Nintendo Switc...
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Review: Nostalgia Overload (Switch)
Atari 50 provides players the chance to play several generations of Atari on one disc. In addition to its whopping 103 games, an entire interactive museum chronicles Atari's history from their rise in the 70's, their fall in the 80's, and their retur...
Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch Review – A Tale of a Great Horse Game (Switch)
If you're looking for a good horse riding game, look no further than Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch. While it isn't perfect, it is sure to satisfy what you're looking for in a casual and easy-going horse riding game. With plenty to do, this game i...
