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.

MindSeize review: Treading Familiar Ground

MindSeize Review: Treading Familiar Ground (Switch)

Villainous robots have made off with your daughter’s mind in MindSeize, a planet-hopping action-platformer in the vein of retro Metroidvania games. Is it a worthy successor to the classics, or does it prioritise style over substance? Let’s review. Mi...

6.7 Fair
POSTAL Redux Review: Carry-on Carnage (Switch)

POSTAL Redux Review: Compact Carnage (Switch)

POSTAL Redux brings the original controversial shooter to arguably the most family-friendly of consoles. Remastered visuals, expanded content, and new portability means that there are many new things for returning fans, but anything that could be vie...

5.5 Average
Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix Review: It's Slime Time (Switch)

Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix Review: It’s Slime Time (Switch)

Your favorite cartoon characters are back, and better than last time. This character racing game embodies your childhood, no matter how old you are, and has enough content to keep you going for quite some time. The first Nickelodeon Kart Racers didn'...

8.5 Great

Embracelet Review: Miracles Under The Midnight Sun (Switch)

If you're looking for some lighthearted adventure, a heartwarming story and some fun under the Midnight Sun, look no further than Embracelet - an indie coming of age story that brilliantly shines with its aesthetic and presentation. Machineboy, devel...

8 Great
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UnderHero Review: A Hidden Gem (Switch)

When the Chosen Hero is accidentally defeated it falls to you, a lowly masked minion to the villainous Mr. Stitches to save the Chestnut Kingdom from certain doom! But is UnderHero undervalued or underdeveloped? Find out in this review. UnderHero is ...

9.3 Amazing
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Super Mario Bros 35 Review: Console Gaming’s Oldest Dog Learns A New Trick (Switch)

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the most famous video game of all time, Nintendo gives Mario a totally fresh twist in Super Mario Bros 35. This game has been re-released and ported nearly a dozen times in the past, so is this version really anyt...

10 Perfect

Falcon Age Review: Birds of a Feather (Switch)

Falcon Age spreads its wings and flies on to Nintendo Switch, inviting new players to share the desolate wasteland with their feathered friend. As Ara, a young woman who breaks free from prison, players will help liberate their community. But how wel...

9 Amazing

Going Under Review: A Buggy Masterpiece (Switch)

What do you get when you mix Breath of the Wild and Persona in a Rogue-lite shaker and pour it all into a tall glass of Adventure Time? Easy: A horribly forced metaphor that tries to explain how incredibly good the underlying ideas of Aggro Crab’s de...

9 Amazing
Super Mario 3D All-Stars Review: A Super Star (Switch)

Super Mario 3D All-Stars Review: A Super Star

Three classic Mario games return! This Super Mario 3D All-Stars review focuses on authenticity and the inclusion of worthy enhancements. At the price of a newly released game, can this collection live up to the classic name of Super Mario? The famous...

9 Amazing
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Space Elite Force 2 Review: One (Small) Shmup For Mankind (Switch)

The space shooting sequel was just released on Nintendo eShop and improves on much of what made the first Space Elite Force great. Strap in for the second chapter of the Space Elite Force and learn more about what is attacking humanity in this review...

8.5 Great

Great Conqueror: Rome Review: Great Caesar’s Ghost (Switch)

In Great Conqueror: Rome, Circle Entertainment promises to bring a deep historical narrative and exceptional battle simulation to Nintendo Switch. Is it a good fit for fans of war games? Let's spend time with the title to determine if it lives up to ...

7 Good
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Space Elite Force Review: One Small Shmup For Man (Switch)

Recently spotted blasting on to the Switch, Space Elite Force is a tiny shoot 'em up that packs a supremely powerful punch. From the stunning visuals to the adaptive gameplay, this is one title that fans of the genre don't want to miss. At its best, ...

8 Great
Spiritfarer Review: Of Oceans And Afterlife (Switch) Cover

Spiritfarer Review: Of Oceans And Afterlife (Switch)

Spiritfarer is a must-play management simulator all about helping the dead pass on. You play as Stella, the new Spiritfarer who has a huge boat for you to design to your hearts content. Bring aboard characters you meet along the way, along with craft...

9 Amazing
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Spinch Review: Trippy But Tough (Switch)

From the mind of cartoonist Jesse Jacobs, comes Spinch: A bizarre, vibrant platformer that combines old school pixel art with older school psychedelia. It's absolutely dripping with style, but is there enough substance in this long strange trip? Deve...

7 Good
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Inmost Review: Atmosphere with Emotion (Switch)

Inmost is a pixel art style platformer that came along after the big craze of similar styled games in the indie game scene. Will the beautiful visuals and incredibly immersive soundtrack be enough to stand out among the rest like it? On August 21, 20...

8.5 Great
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One Line Coloring Review: Zen You Can Jump Into! (Switch)

It is sometimes hard to find a puzzle game that is truly accessible to any kind of player without being somewhat frustrating. One Line Coloring hits the mark with charming visuals and seamless gameplay for players of all ages to create stunning visua...

8 Great

Bounty Battle Review: Barebones & Broken (Switch)

The Super Smash Bros. for indie games is a wonderful premise, but the execution of it is nowhere near what you would imagine. While there are some good tunes, every other inch of Bounty Battle disappoints. Some games just launch in a rough state, but...

3 Bad

Minoria Review: Hack ‘n’ Slash Hallelujah (Switch)

Switch owners rejoice - yet another masterfully crafted Metroidvania is upon us! Don the habit of Sister Semilla, a lady of the cloth who lets her sword do the talking. Join us as we sink our teeth into Minoria and destroy the heresy that clutches Ra...

8 Great

The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] Review: Retro a Go-Go! (Switch)

The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] is a loving tribute to the Cinematic Platformers of the late 80s with a stunning CGA inspired art style, silky smooth animation, and hard as nails gameplay. But does this flashback take us to another world of nostalgic...

7 Good

Manifold Garden Review: Infinitely Mesmerising (Switch)

Manifold Garden is a wonderful, mind-bending puzzle experience. After 7 years of development, the five or so hours of the game are unique yet familiar. There is nothing else quite like it, and is one of the best puzzle games ever created. From a smal...

9 Amazing

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town Review — A Little Overripe (Switch)

It's been more than 15 years, but welcome back to Mineral Town. Things are mostly the way that you remember them, but say hello to a couple new faces, a couple new animals, and more. What you won't be saying hello to, at least not easily, are the mou...

7 Good
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Paper Mario: The Origami King Review — Creased Around The Edges

Paper Mario: The Origami King is a delightful debut for the arts and crafts world of the Mushroom Kingdom on Switch by having the sharpest execution of the series’ endearing presentation and writing to date. However, developer Intelligent Systems con...

7 Good
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Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Review — Definitely Definitive

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is the perfect way to play one of the best RPGs. Even though it came out in 2011 for the Nintendo Wii, its age doesn’t really show. Now, with enhanced visuals and a new story chapter, this definitive edition i...

9.5 Amazing

Radio Squid Review: Radio Ga Game (Switch)

For all your musically-inclined cephalopod needs, Radio Squid has been released upon the world. Play as the tiniest squid boss you ever did see, but don't let that infer that they ain't got beat. Upon a quest to undo a curse through siren song, this ...

6.5 Fair
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Summer In Mara Review: Fetch The Boat (Switch)

A new farming simulator is always a tantalizing aspect to dive into. Summer In Mara is no exception to what looks like an upbeat experience unlike most gloom and doom games around it. In many respects, Summer In Mara hits the mark, but not without a ...

5 Average

Outbuddies DX Review: Echoes of Improvement (Switch)

Originally released in 2019, Outbuddies has returned with extra detail to most modern consoles, highlighted by the DX moniker. Where does it stand now among the halls of the indie metroidvania hits of yesteryear? All this and more with our review of ...

8 Great
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The Outer Worlds Review: Charmingly Ugly (Switch)

The Outer Worlds doesn't look very good on Switch, but I still had a wonderful time. The game itself is well written and endlessly charming so that the visual concessions didn't make that big a difference. While that will be different from person to ...

7 Good
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Liberated Review: Freedom Not Found (Switch)

A cyberpunk noir comic book in video game form sounds like a recipe destined for greatness. Unfortunately, in the video game industry, a perfect recipe doesn't always make for a perfect outcome. A unique art style can only carry a game so far. Libera...

5.5 Average
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Knight Swap 2 Review: The Knights of Zen (Switch)

Chess knights and relaxation go hand in hand in the meditative Knight Swap 2. Looping ambient music overtop of a minimally designed puzzle board make for an unwinding experience. And with the Switch version, it's now possible to de-stress on the go! ...

9 Amazing
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