Nintendo Switch – SmashPad

REVIEW – “Cozy Caravan” is a sweet deal at MSRP

by Theresa Samons | Articles iOS Mobile Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC Platforms Reviews Steam | 0 Comments | 03 Feb 2026

Cozy Caravan is only US$19.99, and I can’t stop thinking about that nearly every time I play. Driving the caravan along, looking at the scenery: “I can’t believe this is only $19.99.” Getting literally lost in the larger towns (and…

REVIEW – Despite divisive changes on a divisive classic, “Dragon Quest VII Reimagined” is a fascinating modern take

by Leigh Lamb | Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Steam Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 02 Feb 2026

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a fascinating game to review because it takes modern sensibilities that players have come to expect and applies them to the most divisive entry in the series. I do think the game loses something in…

REVIEW – “Seafrog” shreds onto the Switch!

by Michael Fertitta | Nintendo Switch PC Reviews | 0 Comments | 28 Jan 2026

Metroidvanias are a genre that always scratched a certain part of my brain. The gameplay concept of gradually opening up a world to explore with skills you gain over time is incredibly entertaining to me. Imagine my surprise when I…

REVIEW – Patient people with big brains will get the most out of “Big Hops”

by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 Reviews | 0 Comments | 20 Jan 2026

The best platforming games usually a have a fantastic sense of momentum during traversal, creating a feeling of nonstop action. Other stalwarts in the genre replace that momentum with weapons and power ups that help make the impossible seem possible. Big Hops does a little of both in very enjoyable ways, but its focus on puzzles heavily bogs down the experience.

Review in Progress: The middle of “Big Hops” might be too big of a hop

by Danreb Victorio | Features Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 | 0 Comments | 12 Jan 2026

When I first got my hands on Luckshot’s Big Hops at GDC last year, I thoroughly enjoyed what I played and needed more. Unfortunately after a few hours, it hasn’t been nearly as enjoyable.

REVIEW – “The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon” is the Avengers Doomsday of JRPGs

by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Reviews | 0 Comments | 08 Jan 2026

At long last, the west has finally caught up with Japan and its beloved Trails series, and now more clearly than ever after 13 long entries, the end is near. Or is it?

[TGA 2025] “Damon and Baby” Hands-On

by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Previews Steam | 0 Comments | 19 Dec 2025

During The Game Awards’ week, we booked an appointment with Arc System Works to go hands-on with a couple titles, and one of them ended up being Damon and Baby. When it was first unveiled, it looked like an action…

“Milano’s Odd Job Collection” Review

by Theresa Samons | Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox One Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 11 Dec 2025

It’s frustrating when there’s a game you want to play, but it wasn’t brought over to the US and buying the original is … pricey. Back in 1999, there weren’t many casual games, and Milano’s Odd Job Collection offered a…

“8BitDo Pro 3” Controller Review

by Filippo Dinolfo | Android Hardware iOS Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC Reviews Steam | 0 Comments | 10 Dec 2025

If you are looking for a great all-purpose controller at a reasonable price, given all the features it brings to bear, this is it.

“Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song Remaster International” Review

by Kayla Merritt | Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Reviews | 0 Comments | 05 Dec 2025

If this were Romancing SaGa 2 or SaGa Frontier, I’d be telling you right now to buy it, but this game is hard to recommend because it’s the worst version of a great game.

“Octopath Traveler 0” Review

by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 03 Dec 2025

Octopath Traveler 0 has a lot to it. The “main” parts of the story, primarily the antagonists discussed here, are some of the best in the series and will keep people invested along with the Animal Crossing-like charm you get from restoring Wishvale, but once you get past it, it’s all really just… there, and getting to its real, yet satisfying ending will take some effort. The end result is a huge game that definitely boasts more value than it’s $50 asking price.