Wii U

This review was written by PN contributor, Jennifer Gould.

In Words Up! Academy, you are trying to make as many words as you can out of a set of letters. …
Read More

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is one of my favorite games of 2016, plain and simple.  The game oozes charm, the music is fun and lively, and the animation/visuals are some …
Read More

Puzzle-platformer fans take notice; Toby: The Secret Mine is now out on the Wii U eShop. Said to draw inspiration from games like Badland, this release is definitely fun while …
Read More

This review was written by PN contributor, Kirac.

Koi DX is a short story about the travel of a koi fish with an environmental message at its core. It has …
Read More

This review was written by PN contributor, James Colozzi.

Tools, monsters, and 2600 controls = epic!

Honestly, I’m an old-school gamer. I grew up with Intellivision, Atari, and …
Read More

Swap Fire is an ambitious mix of first-person shooter, sport, and party game rolled into one. I really admire what this indie game is trying to achieve here, especially with …
Read More

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be a ghost and annoy all your friends, then you might be interested in a little game called Ectoplaza. Up to four players …
Read More

This review was written by PN contributor, D. Crowley.

Though I may not be the best at drawing, I’ve enjoyed playing video games like Pictionary on the Wii, and Sketch …
Read More

If you’re a fan of cinematic platformers like Prince of Persia, Out of this World, or Flashback, the indie game Exile’s End warrants your consideration. It captures some of what …
Read More

This review was written by PN contributor, D. Crowley.

I like puzzle games. Thinking my way through is usually an enjoyable experience. However, I felt Gravity+ was more tedious and …
Read More

Bit Dungeon+ is a randomized dungeon crawler, with levels of single-screen rooms full of enemies to slay. The style is reminiscent of the original The Legend of Zelda, with multiple …
Read More

Given my fondness for a good point-and-click adventure, I was excited to explore Mr. Pumpkin Adventure. When all is said and done, I’m satisfied with the game. As a Wii …
Read More

The Wii U’s GamePad presents budding artists with the perfect canvas for creative output. There are many artistry games out there to prove this point, including Hullbreach Studio’s own SDK Paint.

…
Read More

Severed  is a new title for the Wii U created by DrinkBox Studios. You might be familiar with that name if you’ve ever played Guacamelee!  (a popular title they released back …
Read More

Twisted Fusion is an action platformer with RPG elements that was funded on Kickstarter and developed exclusively for the Wii U by indie dev, Leuvsion. With equal parts exploration and …
Read More

Since 2009, Just Dance has continued to entertain millions. Yet I must confess that my experience with the series is very limited. Thankfully Jenn has dabbled with it some, and …
Read More

If you’ve ever played any arcade space shooter, you’ll probably be familiar with the mechanics of Laser Blaster. You have four bases to protect from enemy lasers. If all of …
Read More

The Skylander games have succeeded, in part, by refining their proven formula with innovative touches. That’s the case with this newest entry, and its focus on creation. This 3D platformer …
Read More