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Super Mario 3D All-Stars – Likes & Gripes

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⚠️ SPOILER WARNING ⚠️  (Kinda, sorta, not really?) Not the remasters hoped for, but a nice bundle that finally brings classic 3D Mario to the Switch. Likes The upscaled visuals are noticeable: Galaxy looks impossibly better.  Sunshine in 1080p is so nice ...  The ol' polygonal charm of 64 gets a boost (even if just to 720p). The option to play Sunshine and Galaxy in handheld mode is just...  YES . ๐Ÿ˜‡ Jump button mapped to both A and B  in all three games offers some flexibility depending on your preference. Galaxy : Spin move mapped to X and Y (handheld mode is a go-for-launch). 64 : Action moves (punch, grab, dive, etc.) mapped to X  and Y . Sunshine : Makes use of the extra shoulder buttons (compared to the GameCube controller) for FLUDD's Squirt Nozzle controls. Simple, user-friendly main menu. The soundtracks. ๐ŸŽถ And, most importantly, classic 3D Mario on Switch! ๐Ÿฅณ Gripes Limited release for physical and digital? Really?* ๐Ÿคจ  Wasted opportuni...

The Last Campfire – Likes & Gripes

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  ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING ⚠️   Charming and thought-provoking little package of exploration and puzzles. Likes Stirring blend of mysterious, fantasy setting with thought-provoking themes. Simplistic art style compliments the story. Relatable characters, despite their unique appearances. Runs smoothly for the most part. Saves every time you enter an area. An all too satisfying ending. Collectibles add to the world’s mysterious lore. Gripes Albeit not always , there are  severe frame-rate drops when entering/exiting puzzles. No map? ๐Ÿ˜• A few visual glitches. And... that’s pretty much it! SCORE : 5/5