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Review Skater Cat (3DS eShop)

This cat ain't rad

There's been a surge of popularity when it comes to "runner" games over the last few years — games where you do little more than move right (or occasionally, left) while dodging everything that comes at you in an attempt to improve your high scores. While "endless" runners seem to be the most popular variant, Skater Cat falls...

• Tue 1st Apr 2014
• 3DS eShop
• Reviews
• Skater Cat

Review Cube Tactics (3DS eShop)

Strategy cubed

Given their relatively low asking price, it can be quite easy to fall into the trap of thinking that games on Nintendo’s eShop service amount to little more than short, throwaway experiences. You pay less and, therefore, you must get less value from that game, right? In terms of pure content, that may be true (unless you’re...

• Thu 20th Mar 2014
• Reviews
• 3DS eShop
• FUN UNIT
• Puzzle
• Strategy

Review Candle Route (DSiWare)

Candlelight delight

Candle Route is a unique and colourful puzzle game starring Sparky, a plucky, anthropomorphic flame charged with bringing light to Crayon Castle before night comes around. The adventure that follows feels a bit like a cross between ChuChu Rocket!, mini-golf, and being a mother duck; most importantly it's beautiful, original and...

• Mon 16th Jul 2012
• DSiWare
• Reviews
• Retro

Review Cat Frenzy (DSiWare)

Purr crazy

“Little kittens are trapped in a well!” yowls Cat Frenzy's press release, invoking worrying thoughts of helpless baby felines in peril. Actually, this sliding block game is a bit more cheery in reality – the background implies they're actually in a house, for starters. Phew. Played with your handheld in sideways book-style, Cat...

• Mon 7th May 2012
• DSiWare
• Reviews
• Retro