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Timespinner Switch NSP Free Download Timespinner from Lunar Ray Games is an action-adventure title that serves as an ode to classic ‘90s games. In particular, it feels like a cross between Chrono Trigger and Castlevania. Sometimes love letters can suffer at the hands of nostalgia, failing to live up to the original inspiration. Thankfully, Timespinner reminds us of the past while creating something special. ROMSLAB.COM BEST SWITCH GAMES

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The dark story involves a time-travelling heroine named Lunais. On the eve of her graduation from some sort of time-travel school, Lunais witnesses a grisly muder. Her night quickly turns from bad to worse when she’s sent to an unknown world with no way to return. This sets the scene for our heroine’s adventure of revenge and retribution as she seeks to take down the evil Empire behind the destruction of her people.

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Telling a time travel story is always such a colossal risk for a writer. No matter how good your story is, you’ll always have some smartass group of contrarians who say things like, “But why weren’t they erased when they changed that?”, “But this thing wouldn’t exist anymore” or “The science just doesn’t work lol” according to these highbrow critics. It’s in this instance that I commend the developers of Timespinner, which has just been ported onto the Nintendo Switch. Not only have they successfully crafted a wonderful story and a cultivated a cast of memorable characters, but they’ve also managed to pack it all into a package that is incredibly engaging.Banner Saga Trilogy Switch NSP

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Timespinner is a Metroidvania, kind of like every other game released on the Switch lately. I don’t mean that as a slight as the genre is just incredibly popular right now, largely because there are so many bad takes on the formula that people are desperate for one that’s actually good. Timespinner sets itself apart from the competition by placing time travel at the centre of its design, simultaneously offering players one large interconnected map that can be explored in both the past and present.

Visually, this is an absolutely gorgeous game.

The stunningly designed backgrounds use a pixel art style to create a stark difference between the two time periods. The past is set in a wild, overgrown world that’s less established, with castles, caves, and lakes that feature mainly plant and animal enemies. The present is a more industrial, high-tech world, with cities that host robotic enemies and guards. These landscapes are complimented with an equally beautiful soundtrack. Sweeping scores add to the atmosphere in a dramatic and powerful way, reminding this player of Chrono Trigger and other ‘90s gems.Bastion Switch NSP

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A good-looking (and sounding) game is nothing without something compelling to keep you playing. Thankfully, Timespinner has you covered; there are puzzles to solve, castles to explore, friends to make, weapons to find, quests to complete, and items to upgrade. You’re accompanied by a small creature—your familiar—on your journey. There are even several of these to collect, each with its own helpful attack and experience points system for levelling up. A second player can also jump in to control this sidekick, providing a simple co-op mechanic.

Your main weapon is a set of spinning orbs.

These handy devices come in many varieties—including flame, blade, iron, ice and blood and you can use two at once. Cleverly, the game allows you to equip up to three sets, so you can smoothly move between pairs with the tap of a button. Combining orbs grants other abilities, like a flame that burns through grass or a type of shield that damages enemies as you get closer. Orbs cater for melee and long-range attacks with some very cool effects my favorite is a giant sledgehammer that wipes out almost anything in your path. Gushing aside, Timespinner really is something pretty special.Batman: The Enemy Within Switch NSP

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This game is chock full of everything you could want from a platformer with strong RPG elements. My only real criticism is that it’s not particularly difficult, though there are challenging boss fights and puzzles to solve. The game should take around ten hours to complete, with optional side quests and other treasures for completionists to find. Overall, Timespinner is an absolute joy to play. There’s so much to love, with a compelling and mysterious story involving exploration. The interesting time mechanics, coupled with an amazing soundtrack and pixel art style, make this is a welcome addition to any Nintendo Switch library.Batman: The Telltale Series Switch NSP

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