#292: Your Nintendo Update

REVIEW Live A Live — This 90s Squaresoft epic is getting its moment to shine once again with a global release and the HD-2D treatment. It’s described here as a ” timeless epic “. However, Chris Karnadi writing for Polygon notes how its admirable in its ambition (telling all of human history in one narrative), but ultimately falls short as the ” characters are too flimsy to hold the weight “. Sure does look pretty though.

James Daly // Gaming Bible

▶ How hot can a Nintendo Switch get before it shuts off? — It’s been hot, so hot in fact that Nintendo recently issued guidance on what to expect of your Switch in such high temperatures. Only last week I booted up my Switch in 38 celsius (100F) heat, and yeah, it wasn’t happy about it… This video digs in a little more.

Wulff Den // YouTube

REVIEW Omori — ” If you’re looking for a funny, sad, creepy, and downright disorienting RPG adventure, Omori is something you won’t want to miss. “.

Mitch Vogel // Nintendo Life

REVIEW Endling: Extinction is Forever — Side-scrolling adventure with ” a nuanced, beautiful, and tragic story ” to back up its environmental message.

Benjamin Hayhoe // NME

Into the Breach, one of the Switch’s best strategy games, just got even better — This excellent 2018 hit just got a free new update with plenty to be excited about. This game is great — I’ve revisited this week and yup, still well worth checking out if you ain’t before.

Dom Peppiatt // VG247

PREVIEW ‘Ex-Zodiac’ is the Star Fox throwback you wish Nintendo would make

William Nelson // Nintendo Life