The Last Ninja Collection – Nintendo Switch Review | Retro Reborn or Bare Bones? 🥷 #RetroGaming

In today’s Rich's Rapid Review, I take a look at The Last Ninja Collection on Nintendo Switch — a bundle that brings three iconic System 3 classics back for a new audience. It’s genuinely great to play these games again, and the atmosphere, music, and isometric adventuring still hold up beautifully.

Dark Quest: Remastered Xbox Series X Review 6/10 *The boardiest of digital board games* ☠️⚔️ @brainseal #IndieGame #GameDev

I first got on board with the Dark Quest series back in 2023 with the third entry, which was a fantastic isometric title that relied on a blend of chance and memorisation as you delved ever further into its rewarding depths, as a man with a loud voice shouted numbers at you – good! 

More recently, I covered Dark Quest 4, which further evolved the formula with more classes and personalisation options – and so when I had the opportunity to go back to the start of the series and cover this remaster of the original Dark Quest – originally released back in 2015 for PC– I leapt at the chance, as Brain Seal have fast become a personal fave developer of mine – helped along by their recent explosive physics-based title Blow It Up. Although this remaster does feel a bit of a step backwards as opposed to a celebration and re-imagining of an earlier title. In the Brain Seal catalogue.

Esoteric Ebb Gameplay Showcase – Character Creator + First Hour (PC) 🎲☠️ @chrisbodegard #IndieGame #GameDev

I drop into the strange and stylish world of Esoteric Ebb as I dive into the PC version, explore the character creator, and play through some of Act 1. This first look showcases the game’s surreal atmosphere, unique art direction, and the intriguing choices that shape your journey.

In this gameplay video, I build a fresh character from scratch before heading into the opening act to see what mysteries, mechanics, and surprises Esoteric Ebb has in store. If you’re curious about the game’s tone, pacing, or early gameplay loop, this is a great place to start.