Alex Olney

2 months ago | nintendolife.com | Alex Olney

ReviewsNintendo SwitchShort of CivilliantVersion Reviewed: North AmericanMost games with numbered sequels tend to iterate and grow on their previous instalments. After all, you don’t want to alienate your audience by upending key systems and creating a substantially different experience from what they’re used to, it just makes sound economic sense. Change things just enough so that it rides that line between familiarity and shininess.

Jan 14, 2025 | nintendolife.com | Alex Olney

ReviewsNintendo SwitchThat's what you get for not hailing to the chimpVersion Reviewed: EuropeanIt’s not unfair to say that the gaming landscape was somewhat different when Donkey Kong Country Returns first fell into our laps in 2010; 2D platformers were a rare breed, and ol’ DK himself hadn’t arguably had a mainline entry in his series since 2004’s Jungle Beat. Back then, the title said it all: not only was Donkey Kong back, but Donkey Kong Country had indeed returned.

Jan 14, 2025 | flipboard.com | Alex Olney

When Donkey Kong Country Returns HD was first revealed last year, many people were quick to joke that this was, in fact, not the first time the …

Sep 21, 2024 | nintendolife.com | Alex Olney

It finally happened: Lego and The Legend of Zelda have come together, and the form they’ve taken is that of the Great Deku Tree in two delicious flavours. Whether you prefer Ocarina of Time’s or Breath of the Wild’s incarnation, this kit covers both. Not at the same time, of course - that would be yet more expensive, we’re sure. But growing a mighty tree like this takes time, so join us, will you? We’ve got a Great Deku Tree to build.

Sep 9, 2024 | nintendolife.com | Alex Olney

PreviewsHands OnFeaturesNintendo SwitchUpcoming ReleasesNintendoMarioMario PartyIt's Mario 'Par-tay'“Super Mario Party, Mario Party Superstars, Mario Party 1, 2, & 3; what does that tell you about Mario Party games on Switch”“There’s too many of them?”“Or, people like them, let’s release some more of them.”That’s how we imagine the initial pitch for Super Mario Party Jamboree went down, and after Nintendo invited us to their offices to give it a go for ourselves, not much has changed.