One of the greatest SNES soundtracks has arrived!
Foreign Payment Option Being Cut From the Japanese eShop
Nintendo alleges the move is to “prevent fraudulent use” of credit cards and PayPal accounts.
Among Us Crewmate Joins Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble
An imposter enters the arena!
Harvest Moon Cozy Bundle Launches This Summer
Two 3DS-era installments have been remastered for Switch.
Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Invites Are Being Sent Out
Did you get your golden ticket?
Backlog Review: Astor: Blade of the Monolith (Switch)
A fun experience that mixes some elements from classic games but comes up just a bit short, overall.
Sonic X Shadow Generations Zips Past 2 Million Sales
An impressive feat for the Blue Blur!
Pokémon TCG Pocket Will Launch Trades and New Expansion This Month
Trading, new cards, and more await!
Select Ubisoft Assets Might Be Repositioned by Guillemot Family and Tencent to Form a New Venture
Things continue to be tumultuous for the floundering company.
Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Events Start in April
You’ll have a chance to try out the console for yourself starting this April!
Nintendo Switch 2 Officially Revealed
Launching later this year!
7 Minutes Podcast—The Best of 2024
The crew talks about the best games they played last year!
Rumor: New Photo of Switch 2 Dock Leaked
When will fans finally get to see the real deal?
Backlog Review: Mario & Luigi: Brothership (Switch)
An amazing return of the series that captures the essence of Mario RPGs!
Rumor: Some PlatinumGames Devs Seem to Have Left the Company
The timing dovetails rather nicely with the reveal of the new studio Clovers…
The Game Awards 2024: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Coming Summer 2025
The Game Kitchen, makers of Blasphemous, are handling development.
The Game Awards 2024: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Launches “Soon”
“The game features a distinct racing mechanic that promises to transport Sonic racing fans into a new dimension.”
The Game Awards 2024: Ōkami Sequel Directed by Hideki Kamiya Announced
The classic is getting a proper followup!
Nintendo Now Wholly Owns Monolith Soft
The makers of Xenoblade are finally fully part of the Nintendo family.
Review: Yakuza Kiwami
One of gaming’s best franchises makes a welcome, strong, and long-awaited debut on a Nintendo console in North America.
Dual Destiny Comes to Pokémon GO Next Week
Pokémon GO Tour is back along with more in this new season!
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete Launches Next Week, Original Game Getting Thank-You Finale Right Now
Come see how to give your village a proper send-off… and a chance at carrying on!
Rumor: Sony is Developing a New Handheld PlayStation
Sony wants a round two with Nintendo!
Review: Stray (Switch)
“It’s dangerous in the Dead City, but you seem like you know how to handle yourself.”
Godzilla and Hatsune Miku Are the Next DLC Characters in Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble
Coming later this month alongside a robust 2.00 update!
The Game Awards 2024 Nominees Announced
There has been controversy this year with Geoff Keighley seeking to patent “game awards” and the eligibility of DLC and remakes for all award categories.
Review: Tinkertown
Your imaginations sets the limits of creation in this magical world!
Backlog Review: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
A new spin on the classic Zelda formula that charms from start to finish.
The First Console War DLC Announced for Atari 50
19 additional games join the lineup in 2025!
Nintendo Music Launched for Mobile Devices
Listen to your favorite game music on the go!
PSA: Pokémon TCG Pocket is Finally Available on Mobile
You can download and play the game today!
Reminder: Yakuza Kiwami Out Now
Dive into the Yakuza series with this first entry in the series to come to a Nintendo platform!
Metal Slug Tactics Locked and Loaded for November
After multiple delays, the game finally has a firm release date!
Rumor: Rayman Remake Supposedly in the Works
The original game might be getting a remake, if Ubisoft can manage to keep itself together until then.
Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo Available Now
A Nintendo-themed alarm clock that will bring some extra charm to your home!
Yars Rising Comic Book Coming From Atari and IDW
It will be a 32-page issue launching next month!
Saudi Arabia Decreases Stake in Nintendo
Rumors had suggested just the opposite would occur.
7 Minutes Podcast—Just the Absolute State of the Gaming Industry
The crew talks the disarray and turmoil that the video game industry has been embroiled in for the past year!
Super Mario Party Jamboree New Overview Trailer
The game features over 110 minigames, new boards, and more!
Sonic X Shadow Generations to Get Sonic 3 Movie Pack DLC
Keanu Reeves as Shadow, an all-new skin, and a special stage based on the upcoming movie!
Review: Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club (Switch)
A dark, disturbing, heartbreaking exploration of the criminal mind and the longterm impact of abuse in its various forms.
Rumor: Switch Successor to be Called Switch 2
The upcoming console has also allegedly entered mass production!
Two New Nintendo Switch Bundles Confirmed for October
The bundles offer nearly $80 in combined savings.
Review: Ace Attorney Investigations Collection (Switch)
A delightful final collection of Ace Attorney games, this time the DS series of Investigations spin-offs.
Nintendojo Interview: Yars Rising Director James Montagna
Yars Rising is out now and we have the lowdown on the game from its director!
Review: Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery (Switch)
Discover hidden objects and solve mysteries in this cozy point-and-click style game
Rumor: Multiple Crash Bandicoot Projects Canceled Internally
Troubles within Toys for Bob and a Crash Bandicoot 5 concept shot down.
Rumor: Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Wonder Bundle Might be Inbound
Consumers would also get three months of Nintendo Switch Online service!
Rumor: Nintendo Might Announce Switch Successor This Month
And here we go…
Nintendo Has Revised Its Content Creator Terms and Conditions
“As long as you follow some basic rules.”
Guilty Gear -Strive- Nintendo Switch Edition Arrives in January
All 28 DLC fighters are included!
CRKD Introduces New Pint-Sized ATOM Controllers
This lineup of miniaturized controllers is both flashy and functional!
Rumor: Guilty Gear Strive Likely Coming to Switch
A PAX West banner has spilled the beans.
Nintendo Direct: Yakuza Kiwami Launches in October
Nintendo fans finally get to know the legendary Kazuma Kiryu!
Nintendo Direct: Several Classic Installments Unite in Tetris Forever
More than 15 classic Tetris games will be included!
Nintendo Direct: Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Launches in 2025
Power Stone! Capcom Fighting Evolution! Much more!
Nintendo Direct: Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars Coming March 2025
Two classic RPGs in a single package!
Nintendo Direct: MySims: Cozy Bundle Has Been Officially Announced For Switch
The rumors were true!
Nintendo Direct: Castlevania Dominus Collection Out Today
The trilogy of Nintendo DS Castlevania games, all in one package!
NIntendo Direct: Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Launches Digitally in September
The physical version of the game will release in November!
Indie World: Sea of Stars – Throes of the Watchmaker DLC Announced
Launching in spring of 2025!
Indie World: Pizza World Brings Wario-Inspired Platforming to Switch Today
Can you save Peppino Spaghetti’s restaurant?
Nintendo Indie World and Partner Direct Inbound for Tomorrow
An unusual back-to-back Nintendo Direct approaches!
Backlog Review: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Switch)
A near-perfect remaster — and warmly-welcomed return — of an already near-perfect game.
Gamescom: New Animal Crossing LEGO Sets Arrive in 2025
Add to your plastic village!
Gamescom: Six LEGO Mario Kart Sets Launch in January 2025
There’s a wide range of racers to choose from!
First 22 Seasons of the Pokémon Anime to Air in Partnership With WildBrain
The ad-supported content will air across LG, Roku, Samsung, and other devices and platforms.
Sonic X Shadow Generations Doom Powers Trailer Teases Shadow’s New Abilities
The Ultimate Life Form is bringing the heat!
Gamescom: Borderlands 4 Teased for 2025
But will it come to a Nintendo platform?
Gamescom: Little Nightmares III Still on Track For a 2025 Release
You can take a new look at the game within!
Gamescom: Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Hits Switch in February 2025
Get a first look at the game inside!
Western Digital Announces New SandDisk Pokémon microSD Cards
The range of three cards is available now!
Sonic X Shadow Generations Collector’s Edition Announced
In a partnership with Limited Run Games, this special package won’t ship until sometime in 2025.
Nintendo Museum Direct Will Air Later Today
Ten minutes of footage will be shown showcasing the new facility!
Maximus Cup 42 Brings Splatoon 3 to Tetris 99
The competition begins later this week!
Nintendojo Interview: Matt Moylan, Director of Publishing at UDON
We talk all things UDON, including Final Fight, Street Fighter, and Mega Man!
Review: Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (Switch)
A blast from the past made better than ever!
Backlog Review: Contra: Operation Galuga (Switch)
A modern reinvention of the series that embraces what made the originals work, but comes up just a bit short due to performance woes.
Comics Club: Final Fight #1 (UDON)
Haggar, Cody, and Guy take to the mean streets of Metro City in this new comic book miniseries from UDON!
Backlog Review: Botany Manor (Switch)
A game that bucks modern design trends, asking players to carefully retain information in order to solve puzzles.
Bits & Bytes: Welcome to the Revolution
Not really, but we have some news!
Backlog Review: Superliminal
Short and sweet solemn stupor.
Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Lauches Next Month
The mystery of Emio is just beginning!
Backlog Review: Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition (Switch)
A solid port that suffers from some necessary sacrifices.
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Were Almost Called Pokémon Crimson and Indigo
That would have been pretty cool, actually…
Saudi Arabia to Host Inaugural Esports Olympic Games
The partnership will be in effect for 12 years.
Dotemu Releases New Retrospective Video Metal Slug Tactics – The Legacy
Take a look at the history of the series and what the original devs think of the new spin-off!
Shadow’s Movie Design Possibly Revealed By Sonic 3 Toy Leak
“Ah, yeah! This is happenin’!”
SEGA Offering a Sonic Jam Legacy Skin in Sonic X Shadow Generations
Act before November to get yours!
Review: Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD (Switch)
The definitive version of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, but still a game marred by broken pacing.
Hands-On Preview: Nintendo World Championships NES Edition
150 challenges across 13 different NES games coalesce into an electric, addicting experience!
Capcom Next Airing Next Week
Find out the deets about three upcoming Capcom projects!
Atari 50 Expanded Edition Launches in October
Even more content, including history tracks, are coming to the game!
Maximus Cup 41 in Tetris 99 to Feature F-Zero 99 Theme
The competition begins later this week!
Hands-On Preview: Hello Kitty Island Adventure
A cute and engaging take on the cozy life-sim genre!
7 Minutes Podcast—Branching Paths
The crew talks the games that impacted their tastes in gaming!
Bits & Bytes: Stop Saying Nonsense About E3
Robert sets the record straight on the summer video game convention season!
Axel and Beat Are DLC Characters in Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble
The Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio characters are part of the SEGA Pass DLC!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Launches in July
This roguelike TMNT adventure is nearly here!
Nintendo Direct: Mistwalker’s Fantasian Neo Dimension Coming to Switch
The definitive version of the Apple Arcade hit is on its way!
Nintendo Direct: New Hyrule Edition Switch Lite Launches This September
This gorgeous new variant launches the same day as The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom!
Nintendo Direct: Hello Kitty Island Adventure Coming to Switch as a Timed Exclusive in 2025
A Sanrio-filled cozy life sim awaits!
Nintendo Direct: Four Games Added to Switch Online, New Mature 17+ N64 App Revealed
Perfect Dark and Metroid: Zero Mission headline!
Nintendo Direct: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Coming in November, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Launch 2025
Experience the chronological beginning of the series in an all-new way!
Nintendo Direct: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2025
The classic is back, for a second time!
Nintendo Direct: Metal Slug Attack Reloaded is Available Now on Switch
The classic run ‘n gun series takes on tower defense!
Nintendo Direct: Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Turnabouts in September
Ace Attorney Investigations 2 finally comes to the West!
Nintendo Direct: Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Drops Later This Year
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 headlines a stellar lineup of classic games!
Nintendo Direct: Stray Pounces on Switch This Christmas
The critically-acclaimed adventure is on its way!
Nintendo Direct: Basketball Is Bouncing Its Way Into Nintendo Switch Sports
The update comes for free later this summer!
Nintendo Direct: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Gameplay Shown, Launches 2025
It’s been years, but fans finally have their true first look at the game!
Nintendo Direct: Super Mario Party Jamboree Launches in October
The biggest Mario Party game ever is being promised!
Nintendo Direct: Mario & Luigi Brothership Announced for November
A new installment in the series is finally revealed!
Nintendo Direct: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Launches This September
This latest adventure stars the princess herself!
Summer Game Fest Hands-On Preview: Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble
AiAi and friends are back, with a new adventure and revamped ball physics!
Nintendo Direct Airing Tomorrow
The wait is nearly over!
Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour Announced
Photo ops, themed signage, character meet-and-greets, and more await!
Play Nintendo Tour 2024 Announced
The fun begins later this week!
Summer Game Fest Hands-On Preview: Monster Hunter Stories Remaster
We got to take the remaster of the 3DS classic for a spin!
Summer Game Fest Hands-On Preview: Sonic X Shadow Generations
We got to try out four stages from the upcoming remaster!
Summer Game Fest: Sonic X Shadow Generations Launches in October
There are three editions of the game to keep an eye out for, as well!
Summer Game Fest: LEGO Horizon Adventures Coming to Switch
Yes, it is based on PlayStation’s Horizon series!
Summer Game Fest: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind Announced
A retro-style beat ’em up, but where will it land?
Yooka-Replaylee is a Remaster of the Original Yooka-Laylee
No word yet on when it will launch, nor if it’s coming to Nintendo Switch.
SEGA Pass DLC Revealed for Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble
Four characters from the Sonic universe are on the way, along with two other unknown additions!
Yacht Club Presents Broadcast to Focus On Shovel Knight’s 10th Anniversary
What might Yacht Club have up its sleeve?
Review: ANIMAL WELL (Switch)
A weird, beautiful, somewhat unsettling journey into the unknown.
Editorial: The Activision Uvalde Suit is a Painful Reminder of the Need for Parental Supervision in Gaming
The ESRB exists to protect consumers, but it won’t work if parents don’t pay attention to the labels.
Activision Sued by Uvalde School Shooting Survivors
The lawsuit alleges that the company “the most prolific and effective marketer of assault weapons in the United States.”
Nintendo San Francisco to Open in 2025
Despite high crime and mass store closures in the area, this new location will be opening in SF’s Union Square.
Review: Loretta
“Whose side will you take in this story without heroes?”
Editorial: IGN Acquiring the Gamer Network Is Not a Good Thing
This recent purchase will result in mass layoffs and a further homogenizing of industry opinions.
Rumor: Final Fantasy IX Remake is Real, But No Final Fantasy X Remake Just Yet
The gossip mill claims a retro classic could be making a comeback!
Rumor: Kingdom Hearts Series & Kingdom Hearts 4 Coming to Switch 2
Could the series finally be making a proper debut on a Nintendo console?
Nintendo Acquires Shiver Entertainment
Nintendo makes a splash with a surprise acquisition!
Review: Tales of Kenzera: Zau (Switch)
A game that is competently made but not especially innovative, bolstered by a solid story and beautiful setting.
Comics Club: Street Fighter vs. Final Fight #1
UDON’s first take on the Final Fight license is a punch to the face—in a good way!
Editorial: Subscription Services Probably Won’t Work in the Long Run
The languishing of Xbox’s Game Pass is the proverbial canary in the coal mine.
Rumor: LEGO Legend of Zelda Set Coming This September
Will Link and friends finally be immortalized in LEGO plastic?
Backlog Review: Princess Peach: Showtime!
So much creativity that never reaches its full potential.
Rumor: Vicarious Visions Was Working on a 3D Donkey Kong Game
A glimpse at what could have been!
LucasArts Veteran Matthew Shell Has Passed Away
A creative force has left fans too soon.
Four Bethesda Studios Shut Down by Xbox
The downward spiral of 2024 continues…
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Coming This July
There’s also a gorgeous Deluxe Set available!
THQ Nordic Digital Showcase Airing in August
The summer is a time for video game news!
Rumor: Switch Successor to Have Magnetic Joy-Con
Will also reportedly have quite an upgraded screen!
Maximus Cup 40 in Tetris 99 to be Headlined by Endless Ocean Luminous
The event kicks off next week!
IGN Live is Set for June
A busy summer of gaming events awaits fans!
Nintendo Live 2024 Coming To Sydney, Australia
The event is back after a frightening setback this past December!
Rumor: Kingdom Hearts Adaptation Reportedly in the Works at Disney
The ultimate crossover will soon be heading to a screen near you!
Backlog Review: South Park: Snow Day! (Switch)
Authentic South Park humor held back by repetitive gameplay!
Cozy Crafting Sim Sticky Business Available Now
Get ready for a chill time with stickers!
Indie World: Adventure Game Europa Comes to Switch Later This Year
Ghibli meets Tears of the Kingdom in this open-world experience!
Indie World: Little Kitty, Big City Receives a Summer Release Date
You’ll soon be able to get your paws on this one!
Indie World: Antonblast Explodes Onto Switch in November
Inspired by the Wario Land series!
Indie World: Roguelike Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Drops in July
A roguelike adventure starring the four brothers is on the way!
Nintendo Indie World Showcase Airing Tomorrow
20 minutes of announcements and updates await!
Backlog Review: Tamarak Trail (Switch)
An interesting deckbuilding roguelike that falls a bit short due to some quirks!
Pokémon TV Service Ends on Nintendo Switch
It’s finally gone!
Review: OTXO
A brutal twin-stick shooter that follows a nameless protagonist on his journey through an endless mansion to free his beloved.
Kung Fu Tea Partners With Nintendo For Princess Peach Drinks
Available until this May!
Sonic and IHOP Team Up For Special Menu Items
A limited time food collaboration is here!
Review: Kingdom Come Deliverance: Royal Edition (Switch)
“May God be with you” on this epic quest for vengeance and adventure!
GDC 2024: Hands-On Preview of Anima Flux
Come check out this new upcoming co-op Metroidvania!
Princess Peach: Showtime! Headlines Maximus Cup 39 in Tetris 99
The event kicks off later this week!
GDC 2024: Hands-On Preview of Everdeep Aurora for Nintendo Switch
Exploring a mysterious underground society in this Game Boy Color era-inspired adventure.
GDC 2024 Interview: We Talked With Newfangled Games About Their Game Paper Trail
We got to take a look at a new cozy-style game coming to Nintendo Switch!
Review: Pepper Grinder (Switch)
Arh Ech’s long-gestating platformer is out, and so are the brakes.
F-Zero Maximum Velocity Comes to Switch Online Tomorrow
The GBA classic speeds onto Nintendo Switch!
Review: Highwater (Switch)
An adventure that shines in some places but comes up short in others.
GDC 2024: Nintendo Hosts Sessions with Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Tears of the Kingdom Developers
Insightful talks on 2D game design and the intersection of environmental and sound physics in 3D spaces.
Nintendojo at Day of the Devs
We talk about some of the games we got to go hands-on with at the event!
Summer Game Fest Commences in June
Mark your calendars for some big game reveals!
Backlog Review: Palia (Switch)
An expansive MMO community sim that’s sure to captivate you!
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak Comes to Switch in July
The start of the Calvard arc awaits!
Backlog Review: Batman: Arkham Trilogy (Switch)
Two swings and a miss in what would have been an otherwise exceptional compilation!
Review: Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley (Switch)
This fresh take on the work of Tove Jansson is a short but sweet adventure!
Editorial: Learning All the Wrong Lessons From Hogwarts Legacy, WB Doubles Down on Live Service Games
Don’t believe your lying eyes, folks, you want to pay constantly for the privilege to play! No, seriously!
Review: Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Switch)
A welcome return (with some changes!) to the unique, creative 2004 Game Boy Advance title.
Review: qomp2 (Switch)
A delightful followup to Pong and the original qomp!
Review: Cavern of Dreams (Switch)
A retro-inspired platformer that Nintendo 64 fans will feel right at home playing!
Film Club: Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete
The classic came to theaters for a special two-night event!
PlayStation and EA Hit With Massive Layoffs
Times remain tough for the video game industry as a whole.
Pokémon Presents: Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Announced
An all-new way to experience collecting!
Pokémon Presents: Pokémon GO x Pokémon Horizons: The Series Collaboration Revealed
Roy, Liko, and more await!
Pokémon Presents: Pokémon Cafe ReMix Getting New Content
Get ready for Gimmighoul!
Pokémon Presents: New Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Events Announced
Three mighty Pokémon are yours for the taking!
Pokémon Presents: Pokemon Legends: Z-A Coming in 2025
The next adventure in the series has been revealed!
Pokémon Presents: Pokémon Day at the Empire State Building Revealed
If you’re in the Big Apple tonight, this is where you’ll want to be!
Rumor: Switch Successor Eyeing 2025 Release
There’s been a bit of a delay for this long-rumored mystery device!
Nintendo Direct: Shin Megami Vensei V: Vengeance Launches in June
New routes, new demons, and much more await!
Nintendo Direct: Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Announced For Switch
Two classic Star Wars: Battlefront games come to Switch this March!
Nintendo Direct: Contra: Operation Galuga Will Dustoff in March
There’s a free demo available in the eShop, as well!
7 Minutes Podcast—Future State
The crew talks the games they’re looking forward to in 2024!
Nintendo Direct: Kingdom Come: Deliverance – Royal Edition Release Date Announced
Switch fans can finally join Henry on is quest for revenge!
Nintendo Direct: Endless Ocean Luminous Dives Deep This May
This time with truly “endless” waters to explore!
Nintendo Direct: Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Launching Exclusively on Switch
The first all-new series installment in over a decade!
Nintendo Direct: Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Gives the Wii Original a Fresh Coat of Paint
Mickey and Oswald are making a comeback!
Nintendo Direct: Penny’s Big Breakaway is Out Now
From the minds behind Sonic Mania comes a new platforming adventure!
Nintendo Direct: Five Rareware Games Added to Nintendo Switch Online
Killer Instinct! Battletoads in Battlemanics! More!
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Airing Tomorrow
What new games might be revealed?
Pokémon Presents Broadcast Coming Next Week
Just in time for Pokémon Day 2024!
Shadow Costume Now Available to Download in Sonic Superstars
It’s, well, a look, that’s for sure!
New Costumes Shown Off For Princess Peach: Showtime!
Figure Skater Peach! Dashing Thief Peach! More!
Rumor: Next Nintendo Console to Have Custom Nvidia Chip, Backwards Compatibility, and More
What might the successor to Switch have in store for fans?
TMNT X Fortnite Cowabunga Collab Is Here
Time to kick shell on the Battle Bus!
SEGA of America to Lay Off 61 Employees
The cuts will be happening in March.
Rumor: High-Fi Rush Coming to Switch
Dataminers have uncovered some tantalizing tidbits about the game!
Sonic X Shadow Generations Announced
Coming to Nintendo Switch this fall!
Rumors Surface That Game Devs Are Working On The Development For Switch’s Successor
The rumors continue to churn around Nintendo’s next console!
Umbraclaw Release Date Announced
“Find hope in death.”
Backlog Review: Storyteller (Switch)
Its fitting, charming illustrations and animations may be what first draws you in, but the satisfying gameplay will keep you completing the stories until the end.