Latest Reviews of Microids Games
You Twinsen, you lose some
You may not have heard of Little Big Adventure, but if you have, it’s likely you remember it fondly. It popped up on PC in the last months of 1994, then found its way to PlayStation and other platforms. It didn’t shift millions, but it gained cult status for its unique atmosphere, inventive controls, and memorable...
Review The Smurfs - Dreams (Switch) - Not Quite Smurf, But Surprisingly Smurf
Don't smurf on this one
We have a confession to make: we were almost certain we knew how this review was going to go before we even started playing The Smurfs - Dreams. After all, on paper it didn’t appear that anything special was on the cards. Publisher Microids is generally known for releasing solid enough games, but French developer Ocellus...
Review Agatha Christie - Murder On The Orient Express (Switch) - A Clever New Spin On An Old Mystery
Train of thought
When a mystery story has been told millions of times before, how can it still be a mystery? This is the challenge faced by anyone adapting Agatha Christie’s phenomenally widely-read 1934 novel, Murder on the Orient Express. And just in case anyone missed out on the book, decades of film adaptations have also solved the case again...
It’s-a me, Poir-i-ot
The Agatha Christie Poirot games have a long and mixed history. They go right back to PC games in the early 2000s and continue through to the likes of The ABC Murders, which also made it to Switch back in 2020. Over the years, different developers and publishers have picked up the Christie brand and delivered a range of...
Review Smurfs Kart (Switch) - Not As Smurf As Smurf, But Surprisingly Smurf
Not half as Smurf as we'd Smurfed
When it comes to karting games, you can either try something new in an attempt (and likely failure) to reinvent the genre, or you can play it safe and just take notes from Mario Kart. Smurfs Kart has absolutely no qualms about going with the latter option, with barely a shred of originality to be found in its game...
Review Oddworld: Soulstorm (Switch) - Ol' Abe Still Intrigues, But He's Shackled To The Past
Still stuck in the '90s
The Oddworld series has never quite evolved past its late 1990s roots; the grimy puzzle-platformer was a unique take on the genre for its time, yet hasn’t really made a mark with the handful of releases and ports since its debut. A shame, as Oddworld, with its Mudokon slaves, the half-mechanical Sligs, and industrialist...
Mini Review Beyond A Steel Sky (Switch) - A Nostalgic Return To Adventure Gaming's Golden Age
Cat hair moustache?
The first golden age of the point-and-click adventure was brief. Just moments after Lucasfilm Games graduated from the kindergarten clunk of Maniac Mansion, The Dig was in its Spielberg-endorsed grave. That was 1987 to 1995. Everyone agrees the early '90s were where it was at – even those who wrongly preferred Sierra Online...
Review Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases (Switch) - More Visual Novel Than Puzzler
Compels me, though
Mystery fans will have been keeping an eye on Hercule Poirot: The First Cases following the frightful crime scene that was The ABC Murders. The Belgian detective’s latest arrival on Switch is again courtesy of French publisher Microids, but the developer this time is Blazing Griffin, who have engaged with the Ardennian gumshoe...
Review Blacksad: Under The Skin (Switch) - Technical Woes Make This A Tough Case To Crack
Feline rough
Detective games can be an unpredictable sort. Their quality often comes down to A) how engaging the core mystery is, and B) how well its mechanics blend with the traditional features of their chosen genre. At their collective best, Telltale and LucasArts really nailed this delicate balance, but some of the recent Frogwares Sherlock...
Review Garfield Kart Furious Racing (Switch) - A Rancid, Regurgitated Hairball Of A Racer
This kitten's got flaws
“Garfield, the famous lasagna-loving cat, is back!” That’s according to the description for Garfield Kart Furious Racing on the Nintendo eShop. The reality, however, is quite another matter entirely. Despite a description (and a price tag) that would suggest this is a sequel to the infamous Garfield Kart, we’ve got...
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News 'Tintin Reporter: Cigars Of The Pharaoh' Finally Adventures Onto Switch This October
And it's not even Wednesday
We've been waiting for news of Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh on Switch for a while now (ever since it was first teased back in 2022, to be precise), but it looks like we won't have to wait too much longer. Publishers Tintinimaginatio and Microids have finally revealed that the detective's latest adventure will be...
News 1994 Classic 'Little Big Adventure' Is Getting A Full Remake, Out This Year
"A prisoner has escaped! Sound the alarm!"
We have some wildly vivid memories of playing a demo for the original Little Big Adventure included with a copy of Official PlayStation Magazine in the UK before getting our hands on the full game. It was such a uniquely weird title. You could switch your stances depending on the situation; so if you want...
News The House Of The Dead 2: Remake Has Been Rated For Switch
18+, obvs
Although initially announced alongside the first The House of the Dead: Remake back in 2019, news for the direct sequel has been rather scarce. It seems that the dead may be about to rise, however, as a rating for The House of the Dead 2: Remake for the Nintendo Switch has surfaced via the official PEGI (Pan European Game Information)...
News Microid's 'Smurfs - Dreams' Looks To Serve Some "Serious Super Mario Vibes"
Looks very 3D World-inspired
When a publisher reveals that its upcoming game gives off 'Super Mario vibes' or 'Legend of Zelda vibes', we often can't help but chuckle under our breath, mutter "okay, we'll see about that", before scrutinising the trailer and coming up with any excuse as to why that's not the case. With Microid's The Smurfs - Dreams,...
News Flashback 2 Is Out Now, But Switch Owners Will Need To Wait A Bit Longer
It'll be here in a flash
Developer and publisher Microids has launched Flashback 2 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, though unfortunately, it looks like Switch owners will need to wait a little longer, specifically until sometime in Q1 2024. The game, developed with original Flashback creator Paul Cuisset, is a direct sequel to the 1992 Amiga...
News Flashback 2 Looks Ahead To November Release With New Story Trailer
Flashed
Microids has published a brand new story trailer for Flashback 2, which sees the return of Conrad B. Hart over 30 years since his first appearance on the Amiga. This long-awaited sequel arrives on Switch and other consoles on 16th November 2023, and today's trailer highlights the game's main narrative. This action platformer will follow...
News Murder On The Orient Express Get Its First Trailer, And It's Suitably Dramatic
All aboard!
Publisher Microids has revealed the debut trailer for its upcoming mystery game Murder on the Orient Express, based on the Agatha Cristie novel of the same name. Depicting a modernised version of the classic tale, Murder on the Orient Express will be set in 2023 and will throw in a number of new twists and turns to make even the most...
News Flashback 2 Modernises The Cinematic Platformer In New Trailer
Welcome to the megapolis of New Washington
The sequel 30+ years in the making, Flashback 2, has got a brand new trailer today focusing on the city of New Washington. Conrad B. Hart returns in the sequel to this 1992 classic, which launches on Switch and other consoles on 16th November. And today gives us a good look at one of the game's...
News Survivor: Castaway Island Makes The Leap From TV Show To Switch Game This October
Eventide Island has got nothing on this
The ratings for Survivor today might not be anything like what they were back in the early 2000s, but that hasn't stopped publisher Microids from getting in on Survivor: Castaway Island — a game based on the once-popular TV show that will be coming to Switch on 3rd October. Developed by Magic Pockets,...
News French Web Series 'Noob' Is Getting An Old-School Turn-Based RPG On Switch
And it's out tomorrow
Microids is bringing a cute turn-based RPG to Switch tomorrow based on the hugely popular French web series, Noob. Noob - The Factionless has been in Early Access on Steam since June 2021, but the full release is dropping tomorrow, 29th June, on the eShop for $39.99 / £32.99. If you pre-order it today, however, you can get an...
News Wowzers! Inspector Gadget - Mad Time Party Go Goes Onto Switch Later This Year
Always on duty
Publisher Microids has today announced that Inspector Gadget - Mad Time Party will be flying over to Switch this Autumn. Developed by Smart Tale Games and based on the popular TV series of the same titular protagonist, Mad Time Party will see you taking on the role of Inspector Gadget and exploring various locations from the show in...
News Cartoon Hit Totally Spies! Is Getting A New Console Game In 2024
Sam, Clover and Alex return
French video game publisher Microids has announced it will be teaming up with Banijay Kids & Family for a new game based on the French cartoon series Totally Spies!, scheduled to release in 2024. It will launch on "consoles and PC" but the exact console platforms haven't been mentioned just yet. The name and other...
News Flashback 2 Gameplay Trailer Promises More Action And Mystery On Switch This November
Collector and Limited Editions also announced
In the grand scheme of long waits for a sequel, Flashback 2 is right up there. Continuing the storyline from the classic 1992 platform shooter, this follow-up was first teased back in 2021 for a release the following year, before having its launch pushed back to some point in 20
News Garfield's Take On Mario Party Cooks Up A November Release Date
It's a Lasagna Party
Ahh, cultural icon Garfield. Everyone loves him. But does anyone love him as much as he loves lasagna? Probably not. It's a good thing then that, next month, the orange kitty cat and friends will be holding a grand old party in Garfield Lasagna Party. Publisher Microids has revealed that this party game, which takes the tried...
News Taito Rail Shooter 'Operation Wolf' Gets Brand New Game 35 Years Later
The return of an arcade classic
Put this one on the record as "something we weren't expecting" — Microids has announced that it will be releasing Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission, which is an officially licensed "new vision" for Tatio's Operation Wolf series, which started on the NES back in 1987. The original was followed by three sequels,...
News Super Nintendo Favourite 'Joe & Mac' Switch Remake Rolls Out Fall Release
That's nutz!
Microids has revealed that New Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja, a remake of the 1991 Super Nintendo classic, will be wheeling its way onto Switch this November. A remake from the team behind Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All (Mr Nutz Studio), we'll be travelling back in time to join the two cavemen who are on a mission to rescue their...
News Hooray! Hooray! We're Getting A New 'Adventures Of Tintin' Game In 2023
"What a week, huh?"
It's not even Wednesday yet, readers! But don't worry, we're only delivering good news here; the famous Belgian comic series The Adventures of Tintin, penned by Hergé, is getting a brand new video game adaptation next year thanks to publisher Microids and developer Pendulo Studios. Tintin Reporter - Cigars of the Pharaoh, based...
News Flashback 2 Will Now Launch Sometime In 2023
Update: Originally slated for winter release
Update [Mon 22nd Aug, 2022 15:15 BST]: Before this summer, we'd been waiting a little while for some more Flashback 2 news, hadn't we? Now, publisher Microids has shared an update for this long-awaited sequel, and it means we're going to have to wait a bit longer. In a press release shared by Gematsu,...
News FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch Gets Physical Edition In September
Dangling a carrot...
Metroidvania FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch is launching on the Switch eShop later this month, but fans have also been promised a physical edition of the game from publisher Microids. Now we know that the boxed version of the game will be making the jump just a few months later, on 6th September.
News XIII Remake Is Finally Coming To Switch In September
First gameplay inside
The XIII remake has had a bit of a rough go of it, hasn't it? After launching on the PS4 back in 2020 to less than stellar reviews, with many even heading out to buy the original 2003 game instead, the Switch port received multiple delays. Today, however, Microids has announced that Switch owners will get their hands on this...
Exclusive Horse Tales - Emerald Valley Ranch Is Breath Of The Wild Meets Ranch Sim
No horsing about here
Publisher Microids has unveiled Aesir Interactive's newest game, Horse Tales - Emerald Valley Ranch. This lovely-looking game sees you raise an equine friend and adventure around lush open fields and ruins that look a little bit like Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Hyrule — in a good way! In Horse Tales, you need to restore the...
News 'Arkanoid – Eternal Battle' Hits Switch This October
It's a cross-play online multiplayer Battle Royale
French publisher Microids has shown off gameplay footage of Pastagames' upcoming Arkanoid – Eternal Battle, which takes Taito's coin-op classic and transforms it into a cross-play online multiplayer Battle Royale. The game is confirmed as coming to Switch – as well as PlayStation 5, PlayStation...
News Here's A First Look At The House Of The Dead: Remake Physical Switch Release
Welcome back
Last week, it was confirmed The House of the Dead: Remake would be launching on Nintendo Switch via the eShop this April, with pre-orders opening on 31st March. If you would prefer a hard copy of the game, you'll be able to pick up M
News Microids Announces Plans For Not One, Not Two, But Three New Garfield Games
Odie spin-off when?
Microids has produced some solid games in recent years, and has also been busy with some family-friendly licensed titles. It's now confirmed there's more to come with an agreement to produce three new Garfield games. More will be revealed in time, but we'd be surprised if this family-friendly IP skipped Nintendo hardware. Alain...
News Taito's Coin-Op Classic Arkanoid Is Getting A Reboot Next Year
"We all have our own story with Arkanoid"
French company Microids is collaborating with Japanese veteran Taito to release a new instalment in the Arkanoid series: Arkanoid: Eternal Battle. It's expected to launch next year, with French studio Pastagames (Rayman Mini, Pix the Cat) in charge of development. No platforms have been confirmed so far, but...
News 'Tintin Reporter: Cigars Of The Pharaoh' Finally Adventures Onto Switch This October
And it's not even Wednesday
We've been waiting for news of Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh on Switch for a while now (ever since it was first teased back in 2022, to be precise), but it looks like we won't have to wait too much longer. Publishers Tintinimaginatio and Microids have finally revealed that the detective's latest adventure will be...
News 1994 Classic 'Little Big Adventure' Is Getting A Full Remake, Out This Year
"A prisoner has escaped! Sound the alarm!"
We have some wildly vivid memories of playing a demo for the original Little Big Adventure included with a copy of Official PlayStation Magazine in the UK before getting our hands on the full game. It was such a uniquely weird title. You could switch your stances depending on the situation; so if you want...
News The House Of The Dead 2: Remake Has Been Rated For Switch
18+, obvs
Although initially announced alongside the first The House of the Dead: Remake back in 2019, news for the direct sequel has been rather scarce. It seems that the dead may be about to rise, however, as a rating for The House of the Dead 2: Remake for the Nintendo Switch has surfaced via the official PEGI (Pan European Game Information)...
News Microid's 'Smurfs - Dreams' Looks To Serve Some "Serious Super Mario Vibes"
Looks very 3D World-inspired
When a publisher reveals that its upcoming game gives off 'Super Mario vibes' or 'Legend of Zelda vibes', we often can't help but chuckle under our breath, mutter "okay, we'll see about that", before scrutinising the trailer and coming up with any excuse as to why that's not the case. With Microid's The Smurfs - Dreams,...
News Flashback 2 Is Out Now, But Switch Owners Will Need To Wait A Bit Longer
It'll be here in a flash
Developer and publisher Microids has launched Flashback 2 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, though unfortunately, it looks like Switch owners will need to wait a little longer, specifically until sometime in Q1 2024. The game, developed with original Flashback creator Paul Cuisset, is a direct sequel to the 1992 Amiga...
News Flashback 2 Looks Ahead To November Release With New Story Trailer
Flashed
Microids has published a brand new story trailer for Flashback 2, which sees the return of Conrad B. Hart over 30 years since his first appearance on the Amiga. This long-awaited sequel arrives on Switch and other consoles on 16th November 2023, and today's trailer highlights the game's main narrative. This action platformer will follow...
News Murder On The Orient Express Get Its First Trailer, And It's Suitably Dramatic
All aboard!
Publisher Microids has revealed the debut trailer for its upcoming mystery game Murder on the Orient Express, based on the Agatha Cristie novel of the same name. Depicting a modernised version of the classic tale, Murder on the Orient Express will be set in 2023 and will throw in a number of new twists and turns to make even the most...
News Flashback 2 Modernises The Cinematic Platformer In New Trailer
Welcome to the megapolis of New Washington
The sequel 30+ years in the making, Flashback 2, has got a brand new trailer today focusing on the city of New Washington. Conrad B. Hart returns in the sequel to this 1992 classic, which launches on Switch and other consoles on 16th November. And today gives us a good look at one of the game's...
News Survivor: Castaway Island Makes The Leap From TV Show To Switch Game This October
Eventide Island has got nothing on this
The ratings for Survivor today might not be anything like what they were back in the early 2000s, but that hasn't stopped publisher Microids from getting in on Survivor: Castaway Island — a game based on the once-popular TV show that will be coming to Switch on 3rd October. Developed by Magic Pockets,...
News French Web Series 'Noob' Is Getting An Old-School Turn-Based RPG On Switch
And it's out tomorrow
Microids is bringing a cute turn-based RPG to Switch tomorrow based on the hugely popular French web series, Noob. Noob - The Factionless has been in Early Access on Steam since June 2021, but the full release is dropping tomorrow, 29th June, on the eShop for $39.99 / £32.99. If you pre-order it today, however, you can get an...
News Wowzers! Inspector Gadget - Mad Time Party Go Goes Onto Switch Later This Year
Always on duty
Publisher Microids has today announced that Inspector Gadget - Mad Time Party will be flying over to Switch this Autumn. Developed by Smart Tale Games and based on the popular TV series of the same titular protagonist, Mad Time Party will see you taking on the role of Inspector Gadget and exploring various locations from the show in...
News Cartoon Hit Totally Spies! Is Getting A New Console Game In 2024
Sam, Clover and Alex return
French video game publisher Microids has announced it will be teaming up with Banijay Kids & Family for a new game based on the French cartoon series Totally Spies!, scheduled to release in 2024. It will launch on "consoles and PC" but the exact console platforms haven't been mentioned just yet. The name and other...
News Flashback 2 Gameplay Trailer Promises More Action And Mystery On Switch This November
Collector and Limited Editions also announced
In the grand scheme of long waits for a sequel, Flashback 2 is right up there. Continuing the storyline from the classic 1992 platform shooter, this follow-up was first teased back in 2021 for a release the following year, before having its launch pushed back to some point in 20
News Garfield's Take On Mario Party Cooks Up A November Release Date
It's a Lasagna Party
Ahh, cultural icon Garfield. Everyone loves him. But does anyone love him as much as he loves lasagna? Probably not. It's a good thing then that, next month, the orange kitty cat and friends will be holding a grand old party in Garfield Lasagna Party. Publisher Microids has revealed that this party game, which takes the tried...
News Taito Rail Shooter 'Operation Wolf' Gets Brand New Game 35 Years Later
The return of an arcade classic
Put this one on the record as "something we weren't expecting" — Microids has announced that it will be releasing Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission, which is an officially licensed "new vision" for Tatio's Operation Wolf series, which started on the NES back in 1987. The original was followed by three sequels,...
News Super Nintendo Favourite 'Joe & Mac' Switch Remake Rolls Out Fall Release
That's nutz!
Microids has revealed that New Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja, a remake of the 1991 Super Nintendo classic, will be wheeling its way onto Switch this November. A remake from the team behind Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All (Mr Nutz Studio), we'll be travelling back in time to join the two cavemen who are on a mission to rescue their...
News Hooray! Hooray! We're Getting A New 'Adventures Of Tintin' Game In 2023
"What a week, huh?"
It's not even Wednesday yet, readers! But don't worry, we're only delivering good news here; the famous Belgian comic series The Adventures of Tintin, penned by Hergé, is getting a brand new video game adaptation next year thanks to publisher Microids and developer Pendulo Studios. Tintin Reporter - Cigars of the Pharaoh, based...
News Flashback 2 Will Now Launch Sometime In 2023
Update: Originally slated for winter release
Update [Mon 22nd Aug, 2022 15:15 BST]: Before this summer, we'd been waiting a little while for some more Flashback 2 news, hadn't we? Now, publisher Microids has shared an update for this long-awaited sequel, and it means we're going to have to wait a bit longer. In a press release shared by Gematsu,...
News FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch Gets Physical Edition In September
Dangling a carrot...
Metroidvania FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch is launching on the Switch eShop later this month, but fans have also been promised a physical edition of the game from publisher Microids. Now we know that the boxed version of the game will be making the jump just a few months later, on 6th September.
News XIII Remake Is Finally Coming To Switch In September
First gameplay inside
The XIII remake has had a bit of a rough go of it, hasn't it? After launching on the PS4 back in 2020 to less than stellar reviews, with many even heading out to buy the original 2003 game instead, the Switch port received multiple delays. Today, however, Microids has announced that Switch owners will get their hands on this...
Exclusive Horse Tales - Emerald Valley Ranch Is Breath Of The Wild Meets Ranch Sim
No horsing about here
Publisher Microids has unveiled Aesir Interactive's newest game, Horse Tales - Emerald Valley Ranch. This lovely-looking game sees you raise an equine friend and adventure around lush open fields and ruins that look a little bit like Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Hyrule — in a good way! In Horse Tales, you need to restore the...
News 'Arkanoid – Eternal Battle' Hits Switch This October
It's a cross-play online multiplayer Battle Royale
French publisher Microids has shown off gameplay footage of Pastagames' upcoming Arkanoid – Eternal Battle, which takes Taito's coin-op classic and transforms it into a cross-play online multiplayer Battle Royale. The game is confirmed as coming to Switch – as well as PlayStation 5, PlayStation...
News Here's A First Look At The House Of The Dead: Remake Physical Switch Release
Welcome back
Last week, it was confirmed The House of the Dead: Remake would be launching on Nintendo Switch via the eShop this April, with pre-orders opening on 31st March. If you would prefer a hard copy of the game, you'll be able to pick up M
News Microids Announces Plans For Not One, Not Two, But Three New Garfield Games
Odie spin-off when?
Microids has produced some solid games in recent years, and has also been busy with some family-friendly licensed titles. It's now confirmed there's more to come with an agreement to produce three new Garfield games. More will be revealed in time, but we'd be surprised if this family-friendly IP skipped Nintendo hardware. Alain...
News Taito's Coin-Op Classic Arkanoid Is Getting A Reboot Next Year
"We all have our own story with Arkanoid"
French company Microids is collaborating with Japanese veteran Taito to release a new instalment in the Arkanoid series: Arkanoid: Eternal Battle. It's expected to launch next year, with French studio Pastagames (Rayman Mini, Pix the Cat) in charge of development. No platforms have been confirmed so far, but...