Shantae, Effie, MotoGP21, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, World-Splitter, Bamerang and Battle Axe hit the Switch

Just as the Game Boy Color sailed into the sunset, Capcom and WayForward released the highly acclaimed shape-shifting platformer Shantae. A small print run and a lack of press coverage resulted in a game that’s now incredibly hard to find, with even loose carts selling for over £300. This week’s Switch re-release provides a cheaper …

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Boomerang battler Bamerang soars onto Switch and Steam 22nd April

There was something pleasing about 16-bit platformers with boomerang power-ups, especially those challenging players to catch them on return. Why we don’t see more games solely based around this simple throwing/catching mechanic is a mystery. ‘lo and behold – Bamerang is a local multiplayer battler based around throwing boomerangs in various single-screen arenas, using skill and …

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