Latest Reviews of Modus Games Games
Review Gordian Quest - An Engaging Deckbuilder, But A Poor Switch Port
Knot the best port
Gordian Quest, like many games of its ilk, is bogged down by dense, cumbersome menus and volumes of small text. But unlike a lot of other games in the strategy and deckbuilding genre, it's much easier to wrap your mind around and isn't mired in frustratingly long tutorials and steep learning curves. Weaving tabletop inspirations...
Review Afterimage - An Attractive, Sprawling Metroidvania That Struggles On Switch
Don't walk away, Renee
There’s nothing quite like a good Metroidvania. Dense labyrinths to traverse, many kinds of demons/undead/monsters to slay, new equipment to find, hazards to leap, and, most importantly, abilities to acquire that allow you to explore even more. We’ve gotten quite a few stellar genre entries in the last decade, but now we...
Chomping at the bit
The craze now coined as “bronyism” — a heavily documented My Little Pony fandom that took root in 2010 — turned out to be more about inclusion than it did the show (Friendship is Magic) itself. Despite our attempts to get into it based on recommendations, we found its adult appeal largely overvalued. It acted as a conduit...
Review Super Animal Royale (Switch) - Fortnite X Animal Crossing + Skunk Gas = What's Not To Like?
Mortal wombat
Super Animal Royale is an animal-based, free-to-play, 2D, top-down, 64-player, crossplay battle royale with premium cosmetics. That’s a lot of concepts piled up on top of each other – and it shows how our gaming vocabulary has expanded over the last decade or so. There are notions here that you would have had to explain in detail...
Review Rustler (Switch) - GTA Goes To The Ren Faire And Makes A Medieval Mess
Medieval times
Editor’s note: Having been informed of a launch day patch (not made known to us prior to publication of this review) that improves various performance and stability issues on Switch, a reviewer's note has been added to the end of the text below. Jutsu Games' Rustler attempts to take us back to the chaotic top-down craziness of...
Review Cris Tales (Switch) - A Gorgeous Indie JRPG That Does Just Enough To Stand Out
The time is now
Time travel has long been a concept that JRPGs have loved playing with. Titles like Chrono Trigger and Radiant Historia oriented their stories around time-hopping misadventures, while games like Bravely Default and Grandia have found fresh and interesting ways to involve time manipulation in the flow of combat. Cris Tales—the...
Mini Review Ary And The Secret Of Seasons (Switch) - A Cut-Price Zelda With A Unique Mechanic
Not to be confused with Ori
Jumping into Ary and the Secret of Seasons – an action-adventure title – we’re immediately reminded of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. We’re introduced to our heroine Ary, who, by playing with her toy figures, recounts an ancient story of an evil mage vanquished by a legendary warrior. Before too long, Ary is...
Review Skully (Switch) - More Than Bare-Bones, But Ugly As Sin On Switch
Rolling blunder
When it was originally announced, it was clear that Skully had the potential to be one of the top five greatest ‘reanimated rolling skull puzzle platformer’ games ever made. Sure enough, it manages to accomplish that (purely by existing, to be fair), but that’s not to say it isn’t without severe issues that will greatly...
Not a Jaeger bomb in sight
Override: Mech City Brawl is a game that will let you fulfil those desires of being a pilot in a Pacific Rim movie without the need to meld your mind with someone else’s. There’s something truly satisfying about crushing houses and skyscrapers as you fling grotesque monstrosities around San Francisco, or accidentally...
Review Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (Switch) - This Magical Series Is Back On Track
More than just a dream
It’s been rather fascinating to follow the development of the Trine series since its debut in 2009. The initial title was lauded for its fantastic puzzle design and aesthetics, which were honed and improved even further by the sequel that launched two years later. Things took a turn for the worse, however, when Frozenbyte...
Latest Modus Games Articles
News My Little Pony-Inspired Release Them's Fightin' Herds Ending Active Development
The story mode has also been axed
Following the release of Them's Fightin' Herds on the Nintendo Switch last October, the team behind this My Little Pony-inspired fighting game has now announced it will be ending active development. After the release of the new DLC fighters Nidra and Baihe (Version 6.0), no new content will be produced - including...
News Paleo Pines' Adorable Mix Of Harvest Moon And Jurassic Park Is Out Now On Switch
Roar-some
If you've been feeling like Harvest Moon / Story of Seasons was lacking something, and that something was dinosaurs, then you're in the right place. Italic Pig's farm sim meets dino-rearing adventure Paleo Pines is out on Switch from today. Colourful dinosaurs and prehistoric-inspired creatures roam the lands of Paleo Pines, where you...
News Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age Is A Hand-Drawn 2v2 Fighter Offering "A Fresh Take" On The Genre
Bring on the tag team
Modus Games took to the PC Gaming Show to reveal Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age, an all-new tag-team fighting game that will be making its way to Switch. This is a genre that increases in size by the day, but Modus (also on development duties here via the in-house Modus Studios) is attempting to stand out from the combat crowd...
News Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons Lands On Switch In July
Dragon's (gai)den
Revealed at the start of May, Modus has announced the release date for the upcoming retro-flavoured Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons. It's launching for PC and consoles on 27th July 2023. The release date reveal is accompanied by the requisite release date reveal trailer, of course — which you can see above —...
Feature How Metroidvania 'Afterimage' Crafts A Gorgeous Visual Identity In A Crowded Genre
"It has to be the cats!"
We've gushed plenty of times over the stunning-looking Metroidvania Afterimage by developer Aurogon Shanghai. From its beautiful animation style to stunning watercolour backgrounds and hand-drawn characters and world, amidst the bustling genre of Metroidvania, it stands out in the best possible way. The blend of colourful...
News Gorgeous New Teslagrad 2 Images Showcase More Metroidvania Magnet-Magic
Feel the pull
After being officially announced way back in September 2020, it was a nice surprise to see Teslagrad 2 — the follow-up to Rain Games' critically-acclaimed metroidvania — appear at last year's Future Games Show. Now the good folk over at Modus Games have given us a closer look at the upcoming title with some magnetic
Hands On Afterimage Is The Most Beautiful-Looking Metroidvania We've Ever Played
Picturesque
We know there are a lot of Metroidvanias out there. But after spending about three hours with Afterimage, we're pretty confident in saying that this is one of the prettiest we've ever played. Even before we got our hands on the game, Afterimage stood out to us with its stunning hand-drawn visuals. Even next to the likes of Hollow Knight,
News Magnet-Magic Metroidvania Sequel 'Teslagrad 2' Confirmed For Switch
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"
As part of the Future Games Show at Gamescom, we saw a little bit more of Teslagrad 2 — the sequel to critically-acclaimed metroidvania Teslagrad — as well as a release date and a confirmation that it'll come to Switch. Like the original game, Teslagrad 2 is all about using...
News Guitar Hero Meets Street Fighter In This Rhythm-Based Brawler Coming Soon To Switch
Rock and brawl
Gamescom's Future Games Show might have just revealed the most unexpected genre mashup of the year. God of Rock is a fighting game in which your success in combat is dependent on your ability to keep rhythm with a Guitar Hero-esque music tab at the bottom of the screen. We have all felt the pressure of losing your groove on Guitar...
News My Little Pony-Inspired 'Them's Fightin' Herds' Gets Release Date And Rollback Netcode
No animals were harmed in the making of this article
After getting a confirmed Switch release back in May, we have been eagerly anticipating more news about Them's Fightin' Herds — the My Little Pony-inspired brawler from publisher Modus Games and developer Mane6. Well, lovers of cute farmyard animals look away now, because we can confirm that the...
News Barnyard Brawler Them's Fightin' Herds Finds New Pastures On Switch This Fall
Moo-rriffic!
Mane6's popular bovine beat 'em up Them's Fightin' Herds is finally coming to consoles! Published by Modus Games, this farmyard fighter sees a cast of cuddly hooved fighters duke it out with one another in a range of settings — all animal appropriate, of course. This announcement comes months after the game was rated for Switch by the...
News Ready Up, Super Animal Royale Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Includes one of the "biggest updates yet"
Are you seeking a battle royale with a zoological twist? Probably not, but you might still be interested in Super Animal Royale. Yes, that's right, this unique take on the battle royale genre that was announced for the Nintendo Switch earlier this year has now been simultaneously released as a free-to-play...
News 5 Ways That 'Rustler' Indulges Your Medieval 'Ye Olde GTA' Fantasies On Switch
Horse-and-cartmageddon
Rustler, an upcoming title from developer Jutsu Games and publisher Modus might not be set in a bustling urban environment filled with glistening cars, firearms and daring heists, but it seems that its Medieval world will have more than its fair share of breakneck chases, shady deals and absurd goings on. Jutsu Games has been...
News Cris Tales Reveals Voice Cast Following New Character Trailer
News follows appearance at the Future Games Show
Modus Games' Cris Tales has seen a few delays since it was first announced. Offering up a JRPG love letter, Modus initially planned to launch it last November, but it'll now arrive this July. In preparation for this, last night's
News Rustler Is A Medieval GTA Coming To Switch This Year
Grand Theft Horse
GTA V is one of the all-time greats and all that, but did you ever wish it was, you know, just a bit more historical? Of course you did! Everyone loves the mucky, stinky grime of Ye Olden Days, which is why we all love The Witcher! We just can't get enough of it. Cyberpunk? No thanks. Steampunk? Too modern. Horsepunk? Now that's...
News Psychological Horror Returns To Switch With In Sound Mind Later This Year
Insane in the Brain
We've got some strong competition between horror games on Switch, and that doesn't look set to ease up in 2021. Having previously been announced for next-gen platforms and PC, Modus Games has confirmed that upcoming psychological horror In Sound Mind is also coming to Switch. Modus has issued this overview: From the creators...
Feature A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Ary And The Secret Of Seasons
"When you’re shipping a game, slow internet is never good"
First announced for Switch back in 2018, Ary and the Secret of Seasons is an upcoming action-adventure game from developer eXiin and Modus Games. It was originally scheduled for a July launch but was pushed back thanks to a cer
News Trine's Four-In-One Ultimate Collection Confirmed For Nintendo Switch This Fall
Pre-order now
Developer Frozenbyte and publisher Modus Games have announced Trine: Ultimate Collection will be coming to the Nintendo Switch this Fall in physical and digital form. The collection contains all four entries in the series: Trine Enchanted Edition, Trine 2: Complete Story, Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power, and the upcoming release,
News Battle Against A Royal Nightmare In Trine 4 On Switch This Autumn
Will feature online and local four-player co-op
The above trailer for the previously announced Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince has has given us a first look at the upcoming sequel to the action puzzle-platform series. Selius, the prince from the title, is missing and it's up to the old heroes from the Astral Academy (Zoya, Amadeus and Pontius from...
News My Little Pony-Inspired Release Them's Fightin' Herds Ending Active Development
The story mode has also been axed
Following the release of Them's Fightin' Herds on the Nintendo Switch last October, the team behind this My Little Pony-inspired fighting game has now announced it will be ending active development. After the release of the new DLC fighters Nidra and Baihe (Version 6.0), no new content will be produced - including...
News Paleo Pines' Adorable Mix Of Harvest Moon And Jurassic Park Is Out Now On Switch
Roar-some
If you've been feeling like Harvest Moon / Story of Seasons was lacking something, and that something was dinosaurs, then you're in the right place. Italic Pig's farm sim meets dino-rearing adventure Paleo Pines is out on Switch from today. Colourful dinosaurs and prehistoric-inspired creatures roam the lands of Paleo Pines, where you...
News Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age Is A Hand-Drawn 2v2 Fighter Offering "A Fresh Take" On The Genre
Bring on the tag team
Modus Games took to the PC Gaming Show to reveal Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age, an all-new tag-team fighting game that will be making its way to Switch. This is a genre that increases in size by the day, but Modus (also on development duties here via the in-house Modus Studios) is attempting to stand out from the combat crowd...
News Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons Lands On Switch In July
Dragon's (gai)den
Revealed at the start of May, Modus has announced the release date for the upcoming retro-flavoured Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons. It's launching for PC and consoles on 27th July 2023. The release date reveal is accompanied by the requisite release date reveal trailer, of course — which you can see above —...
Feature How Metroidvania 'Afterimage' Crafts A Gorgeous Visual Identity In A Crowded Genre
"It has to be the cats!"
We've gushed plenty of times over the stunning-looking Metroidvania Afterimage by developer Aurogon Shanghai. From its beautiful animation style to stunning watercolour backgrounds and hand-drawn characters and world, amidst the bustling genre of Metroidvania, it stands out in the best possible way. The blend of colourful...
News Gorgeous New Teslagrad 2 Images Showcase More Metroidvania Magnet-Magic
Feel the pull
After being officially announced way back in September 2020, it was a nice surprise to see Teslagrad 2 — the follow-up to Rain Games' critically-acclaimed metroidvania — appear at last year's Future Games Show. Now the good folk over at Modus Games have given us a closer look at the upcoming title with some magnetic
Hands On Afterimage Is The Most Beautiful-Looking Metroidvania We've Ever Played
Picturesque
We know there are a lot of Metroidvanias out there. But after spending about three hours with Afterimage, we're pretty confident in saying that this is one of the prettiest we've ever played. Even before we got our hands on the game, Afterimage stood out to us with its stunning hand-drawn visuals. Even next to the likes of Hollow Knight,
News Magnet-Magic Metroidvania Sequel 'Teslagrad 2' Confirmed For Switch
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"
As part of the Future Games Show at Gamescom, we saw a little bit more of Teslagrad 2 — the sequel to critically-acclaimed metroidvania Teslagrad — as well as a release date and a confirmation that it'll come to Switch. Like the original game, Teslagrad 2 is all about using...
News Guitar Hero Meets Street Fighter In This Rhythm-Based Brawler Coming Soon To Switch
Rock and brawl
Gamescom's Future Games Show might have just revealed the most unexpected genre mashup of the year. God of Rock is a fighting game in which your success in combat is dependent on your ability to keep rhythm with a Guitar Hero-esque music tab at the bottom of the screen. We have all felt the pressure of losing your groove on Guitar...
News My Little Pony-Inspired 'Them's Fightin' Herds' Gets Release Date And Rollback Netcode
No animals were harmed in the making of this article
After getting a confirmed Switch release back in May, we have been eagerly anticipating more news about Them's Fightin' Herds — the My Little Pony-inspired brawler from publisher Modus Games and developer Mane6. Well, lovers of cute farmyard animals look away now, because we can confirm that the...
News Barnyard Brawler Them's Fightin' Herds Finds New Pastures On Switch This Fall
Moo-rriffic!
Mane6's popular bovine beat 'em up Them's Fightin' Herds is finally coming to consoles! Published by Modus Games, this farmyard fighter sees a cast of cuddly hooved fighters duke it out with one another in a range of settings — all animal appropriate, of course. This announcement comes months after the game was rated for Switch by the...
News Ready Up, Super Animal Royale Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Includes one of the "biggest updates yet"
Are you seeking a battle royale with a zoological twist? Probably not, but you might still be interested in Super Animal Royale. Yes, that's right, this unique take on the battle royale genre that was announced for the Nintendo Switch earlier this year has now been simultaneously released as a free-to-play...
News 5 Ways That 'Rustler' Indulges Your Medieval 'Ye Olde GTA' Fantasies On Switch
Horse-and-cartmageddon
Rustler, an upcoming title from developer Jutsu Games and publisher Modus might not be set in a bustling urban environment filled with glistening cars, firearms and daring heists, but it seems that its Medieval world will have more than its fair share of breakneck chases, shady deals and absurd goings on. Jutsu Games has been...
News Cris Tales Reveals Voice Cast Following New Character Trailer
News follows appearance at the Future Games Show
Modus Games' Cris Tales has seen a few delays since it was first announced. Offering up a JRPG love letter, Modus initially planned to launch it last November, but it'll now arrive this July. In preparation for this, last night's
News Rustler Is A Medieval GTA Coming To Switch This Year
Grand Theft Horse
GTA V is one of the all-time greats and all that, but did you ever wish it was, you know, just a bit more historical? Of course you did! Everyone loves the mucky, stinky grime of Ye Olden Days, which is why we all love The Witcher! We just can't get enough of it. Cyberpunk? No thanks. Steampunk? Too modern. Horsepunk? Now that's...
News Psychological Horror Returns To Switch With In Sound Mind Later This Year
Insane in the Brain
We've got some strong competition between horror games on Switch, and that doesn't look set to ease up in 2021. Having previously been announced for next-gen platforms and PC, Modus Games has confirmed that upcoming psychological horror In Sound Mind is also coming to Switch. Modus has issued this overview: From the creators...
Feature A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Ary And The Secret Of Seasons
"When you’re shipping a game, slow internet is never good"
First announced for Switch back in 2018, Ary and the Secret of Seasons is an upcoming action-adventure game from developer eXiin and Modus Games. It was originally scheduled for a July launch but was pushed back thanks to a cer
News Trine's Four-In-One Ultimate Collection Confirmed For Nintendo Switch This Fall
Pre-order now
Developer Frozenbyte and publisher Modus Games have announced Trine: Ultimate Collection will be coming to the Nintendo Switch this Fall in physical and digital form. The collection contains all four entries in the series: Trine Enchanted Edition, Trine 2: Complete Story, Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power, and the upcoming release,
News Battle Against A Royal Nightmare In Trine 4 On Switch This Autumn
Will feature online and local four-player co-op
The above trailer for the previously announced Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince has has given us a first look at the upcoming sequel to the action puzzle-platform series. Selius, the prince from the title, is missing and it's up to the old heroes from the Astral Academy (Zoya, Amadeus and Pontius from...