Category: Downs’ Blogs
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Pokemon Legends Z-A Review (Nintendo Switch 2)

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Pokémon Legends Z-A Review Completion Breakdown: Main Story and Postgame cleared Pokédex completed All side missions completed All research tasks completed One thousand battles completed Ninety percent of clothing obtained Introduction Pokémon Legends Z-A was not a game I expected to…
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Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Review (Nintendo Switch 2)

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Review A classic blooms again——or does it?. Plants vs. Zombies has always been one of my favorite games. Back in the 2010s, I played it endlessly on my phone and later bought it on nearly every device…
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After the Dust Settles Episode 1: Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Played on (paid link) Switch 2 Completion Breakdown: Intro Guardians of Azuma is one of the few original Switch 2 releases outside of (paid link) Mario Kart World that isn’t a remaster or port—and it might…
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Dead Space Remake: A Newcomer’s Perspective

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases As someone who never touched the original Dead Space trilogy, the (paid link) remake felt like the perfect entry point. I had been eyeing it since launch, but held off. Now that I have enough time to commit to a full…
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Metroid Prime 4: Primed or Slimed

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases The long-awaited gameplay trailer for Metroid Prime 4 has finally been revealed—and unfortunately, it was mostly cinematic slop…… Let’s break it down. Seven years later, and this is what we get? Just a few seconds of gameplay mixed with a barrage…
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Celebrating 8 Years of the Nintendo Switch

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases March 3rd marks the 8th anniversary of the Nintendo Switch. With the Switch 2 on the horizon, this feels like the perfect time to reflect on the impact of the original system and share some of my favorite memories before its…
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Pokémon Mobile Games Announcements – Are they wasting your time?

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases So instead of giving the core Pokemon fans what they want, the Pokemon Company continues to promote its mobile game slop. Albeit slop, these games tend to fill a niche that may fit your tastes. Let’s take a look at these…
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Ape Escape PS5 Review

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Preface: In my years of gaming, I’ve only replayed a handful of games. I generally prefer to experience something new rather than revisit games I already know I enjoyed. This mindset partly stems from my disappointment with the garbage HD ports…
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2024: Where Did it Go?

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases 2024 was a down year for gaming. I didn’t complete many games, but sampled several titles like the displays at Sam’s Club. To avoid endless rambling, I also made some “consolidations”, and listed some games I played for less than five…
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PS5 Pro: Pro in Name Only

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Credit to Sony INC It’s been one month since I got the PS5 PRO. From that point even until now the system has been received poorly. Many cry about the price tag and others about the lack of supported games. As…
