About Kirk Hiner

Truth be told, I’ve been wanting to play a Valkyria Chronicles game since I first saw the box for the original on that other side of the local GameStop. I was obviously thrilled when SEGA announced Valkyria Chronicles 4 was coming to the Switch, but has it been worth the wait?
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Underbite Games has brought the dice mechanic back to role-playing in a very unique way with Super Dungeon Tactics, now available for Nintendo Switch. Is it enough to make this a turn-based adventure worth taking? Yes, but not just because of the dice.
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If ever there was a game that clearly indicates developers are moving from the Nintendo 3DS to the Nintendo Switch, it’s Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk. Should Switch owners be celebrating this? Let’s find out.
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How you feel about Freedom Planet on Nintendo Switch will largely be determined by what you loved and hated about the Genesis-era Sonic the Hedgehog games.
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Okami HD is a wonderful, exciting adventure that’s beautifully presented. Although the paintbrush mechanic can still be frustrating, the Nintendo Switch offers its best implementation of any platform.
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This September, Nintendo Switch owners will be able to explore the unique battle system of Super Dungeon Tactics, a turn-based RPG from Underbite Games. To prepare for the release, we fired off some questions to the developers at Underbite to learn what we can expect from the Switch version.
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Not a Hero: Super Snazzy Edition is a vulgar, violent game, but the pixelated and colorful presentation—coupled with its sharp sense of humor—help to keep the tone light. I was pleasantly surprised by the snappy, addictive gameplay when I first dug into it, but could that be maintained across 21 levels? Let’s discuss.
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Contrary to popular thought, a video game isn’t “classic” just because it’s old. Even games that were groundbreaking in their day can feel stagnant 10, 20 or 30 years later. Is that the case with Another World, now available for Nintendo Switch? That’s what we’re here to find out.
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I enjoy when video gaming systems try to be party games. But I also enjoy when video games are finished, by which I mean the developers completed the creative process. That didn’t happen with Awkward, so let’s find out what went wrong.
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Lanota is a solid rhythm game for Nintendo Switch that’s both visually and aurally attractive. But considering its mobile roots, is the Switch a viable platform for its intricate tap/swipe gameplay?
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You may know the Kemco name through their slew of mobile games designed to bring the classic Nintendo JRPG feel to the iPhone and Android devices. With Dragon Lapis for the 3DS, you can now get that the retro experience directly on a Nintendo device. But does this work on a system that can give you so much more?
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With a name like Jumping Joe, you know he’s going to have friends. Jumping Joe’s gotta be a good guy, right? But does he have a good game? That depends on how you feel about mobile gaming on a console.
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There’s a lot to like about Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory—an action-RPG now available for the Nintendo Switch—but it’s not easy to get there.
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Jotun is a visually striking game, but is the scenery enough to carry you through this entire mythical Nordic adventure? That depends upon whether you’re more about the journey or the destination.
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If you missed this clever and colorful puzzle/platformer upon its digital release in December of last year, it’s worth a look now that a physical edition has been released to stores.
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The Nintendo Switch is a great system if you’ve got a few friends over and want to play some video games. But what if you have, say, 11 friends over? …
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This is not the first time I’ve wandered the haunted hallways of Layers of Fear: Legacy. I originally played this first-person horror game when it was released for Mac in …
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Kona is a game that’s best played alone. I know that counters Nintendo’s focus on playing with as many friends as you have Joycons, but playing alone makes this “walking …
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