Reviews – SmashPad

REVIEW – “Moldwasher” is sloppy at times, but cleans up nicely

by Chris Selogy | PC Reviews Steam | 0 Comments | 22 Jun 2026

With the big success of the PowerWash Simulator games, we are starting to see our first indie games take cues from what makes a power-washing game fun and take it to new places. That is where Moldwasher comes in: a 2D game about cleaning up this incredibly nasty kitchen full of mold, disgusting goo, and more bad things in various parts of the room, due to whatever happened before this game begins. To make things a bit weirder, you’re a sentient piece of sushi that has somehow been tasked with cleaning up these areas with a power washer and various other tools in a game that doesn’t try to be any bigger of a game than it has to be.

REVIEW – “River City Saga: Journey to the West” delights as an action roguelite with both source materials, even at its most derivative

by David Rodriguez | Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Steam | 0 Comments | 16 Jun 2026

River City Saga: Journey to the West is one more River City/Kunio-kun fans than roguelite fans in my opinion as the elements from that series really make this game worth playing. For raw action roguelite enjoyment, there are better games for sure.

REVIEW – “R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos” embraces the darkness

by Filippo Dinolfo | Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Reviews Steam Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 15 Jun 2026

The first thing to bear in mind when picking up R-Type Tactics I+II Cosmos is the fact that the game does absolutely no handholding. You will begin the game, be given mission objectives, and a list of units, and you have to figure it out. There is a comprehensive manual and an Archives section, which are indispensable for getting anywhere in this game. This is the type of game that asks a lot of a player up front, but rewards them for making the time investment with a very rich, very intricate tactical RPG.

REVIEW – The more you play “Pokémon Champions,” the less unique it feels

by Conor Ross | Mobile Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 Reviews | 0 Comments | 15 Jun 2026

Pokémon Champions has an emphasis on battling. After an initial tutorial where players learn the core mechanics of the battling system and become the leader of their very own gym, they’re free to enter the Pokémon League and battle as they wish. The ultimate objective is for players to climb to the top of Pokémon League rankings.

REVIEW – “007 First Light” does an amazing job showing a side of Bond never seen on the silver screen

by Danreb Victorio | PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 15 Jun 2026

When IO Interactive announced it had the rights to the 007 IP, many people, including me, thought it was a match made in heaven. It does cause some pause, though. First of all, Bond isn’t Agent 47, and while Hitman definitely has more than mainstream gamer appeal, it isn’t really a blockbuster franchise in the way 007 is. Luckily, there shouldn’t be any worry about any of that. 007 First Light is one of the best games of the year and might even be the best 007 game ever.

REVIEW – Despite some hangups and baffling design choices, “NBA THE RUN” charms with its culture-first, fun iteration of basketball

by David Rodriguez | PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 12 Jun 2026

If there’s one thing I know about the NBA and basketball, it’s that there’s a curious amount of dudes named Ja(y)len in the league. If there are two things I know, the second is that it’s a culture in addition…

REVIEW – “LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight” feels like a kiss from a rose on the grey

by Alex Quevedo | PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Steam Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 05 Jun 2026

Bruce Wayne, you really are the most devious bat in Gooooothaaaam Citaaaaay. With so many references in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, I figured why not kick off this review with such a reference. Luckily, though, the game isn’t all about references. There’s a whole lot of excellence that makes the game a must-play.

REVIEW – “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” is a handheld marvel that still has no respect for your time

by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 02 Jun 2026

It’s absolutely wild that we live in a universe where a more than competent remake of Final Fantasy VII exists, but what’s even wilder is that the universe of Final Fantasy VII was also completely remade in such a way that even those who enjoyed the originals can’t tell you what’ll happen next, and it’s all the better for it. Now that it’s also available on Switch 2 and Xbox Series X, more people get to experience it before its epic conclusion now in development.

REVIEW — “SpinEra” brings Civilization to the casino

by Theresa Samons | PC Reviews Steam | 0 Comments | 29 May 2026

Spinera is a combination of a slot machine game and Civilization. and scratches an itch Civ fans didn’t know they still had. It starts quickly, isn’t overwhelming at first, and ramps up gameplay in a measured way.

REVIEW – The kids are not ready for “Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next!”

by Chris Penwell | Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 28 May 2026

Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next! brings the Nicktoons we know and love from Avatar: The Last Airbender’s Aang to the titular CatDog duo. While some of the graphics can be impressive, it is quite obvious that this is a port of the mobile game. Don’t expect anything as lavish or impressive as the Mario Tennis series with this one, despite its obvious inspiration.

REVIEW – No complaints: “Mina the Hollower” exceeds all expectations

by Brandon Perkins | Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 27 May 2026

Mina the Hollower is a game I’ve been anticipating ever since it was first premiered over four years ago. Even when Yacht Club Games went dark for a couple of years, I didn’t give up hope. These were the guys behind Shovel Knight, after all, and that was basically the perfect game–a generation-defining title, I’d even say.

REVIEW – “R-Type Dimensions III” is unapologetically merciless in its desire to kill you

by Filippo Dinolfo | Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Steam Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 25 May 2026

After finishing the R-Type Delta HD Boosted review, I was asked if I had any interest in checking out R-Type Dimensions III. This is most certainly something I was interested in looking at, since it is a remake of what…

Category: Reviews

REVIEW – “Moldwasher” is sloppy at times, but cleans up nicely

REVIEW – “River City Saga: Journey to the West” delights as an action roguelite with both source materials, even at its most derivative

REVIEW – “R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos” embraces the darkness

REVIEW – The more you play “Pokémon Champions,” the less unique it feels

REVIEW – “007 First Light” does an amazing job showing a side of Bond never seen on the silver screen

REVIEW – Despite some hangups and baffling design choices, “NBA THE RUN” charms with its culture-first, fun iteration of basketball

REVIEW – “LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight” feels like a kiss from a rose on the grey

REVIEW – “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” is a handheld marvel that still has no respect for your time

REVIEW — “SpinEra” brings Civilization to the casino

REVIEW – The kids are not ready for “Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next!”

REVIEW – No complaints: “Mina the Hollower” exceeds all expectations

REVIEW – “R-Type Dimensions III” is unapologetically merciless in its desire to kill you

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