A Legend of Zelda 2D Dungeon Maker May Work Well as a Mobile Game
The Legend of Zelda has yet to break into Nintendo's mobile gaming ventures, but a 2D dungeon maker may be what it needs to stand apart.
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Jason Rochlin
Jason learned to read playing Pokemon Crystal on the Game Boy Color, and hasn't looked back. He received a Journalism degree at California State University, Fullerton while working on news coverage and investigative content for its paper, and came to Game Rant soon after graduating. Nintendo games are his primary wheelhouse, but he'll try most anything once.
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Horizon Forbidden West's Mad Max-Style Gauntlet Runs Deserve More Attention
Horizon Forbidden West is full of side-activities, but Gauntlet Runs offer an interesting perspective on the Tenakth people and their future.
Pikmin Bloom Could Make Good Use of the Series' Enemies
Pikmin Bloom needs new content to stay relevant, and Niantic could easily turn to its source material's wide array of enemy types for help.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Needs More Robust Quick Retry Systems
Kirby and the Forgotten Land's 3D levels succeed thanks to Missions that encourage exploration, but HAL should make it easier to retry them.
Future Monster Hunter Designs Could Learn from Horizon Forbidden West's Webbings
Every Monster Hunter adds new beasts to hunt, but Sunbreak and future titles could learn from unique part collection in Horizon Forbidden West.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Daybreak's Munchlax May Point to Bigger Developments
Pokemon Legends: Arceus introduces new plot in its Daybreak update, and future expansions should give its treatment of Munchlax more examination.
Guerrilla Games Could Lean on Its Killzone Roots For a Horizon Spin-Off
Guerrilla Games is working on spin-offs for its popular Horizon franchise, and a Killzone-inspired take on Enduring Victory would make sense.
The New Switch 'Groups' Feature Isn't Nearly As Useful as 3DS Folders
Nintendo adds a new 'groups' feature to its Switch console, which seems similar to folders on 3DS, but its functionality pales in comparison.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Have the Potential for Strong Cameo Characters
Pokemon games often connect their regions with cameo characters, and the Spain-inspired region for Scarlet and Violet has a few solid candidates.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Adding Astalos May Point to More Monsters
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak introduces both new and veteran monsters, but the return of Astalos hopefully points to more potential inclusions.
Horizon Forbidden West's Cauldrons, Tallnecks Are Great Examples of Unique Repeat Content
One way that Horizon Forbidden West improves upon its predecessor is by differentiating some repeat objectives like Cauldrons and Tallnecks.
Pokemon Masters EX's Zygarde Is Emblematic of Larger Team Building Issues
Pokemon Masters EX celebrates the franchise with a drip-feed of characters, but Serena and Zygarde represent larger issues with DeNA's choices.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's Citadel Map Opens the Door For a Variety of Monsters
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's March 2022 Digital Event offers fans plenty to anticipate, but its diverse new locale may be a key selling point.
Minecraft Dungeons is Begging For a Robust Custom Map Feature
Minecraft Dungeons is rolling out content via seasonal updates, but Mojang could ensure it has indefinite staying power with custom maps.
F-Zero X Coming to Nintendo Switch Online in March 2022 is a Missed Opportunity
F-Zero fans should be happy to see F-Zero X hit Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in March 2022, but Kirby may have been a better choice.
SCHiM Interview: Ewoud van der Werf Discusses the Growth of his Indie Game
SCHiM is an upcoming indie platformer about hopping between shadows, and Game Rant talks to creator Ewoud van der Werf about its design.
Why a Wordle Paywall Would Effectively Kill the Game
Wordle caught the attention of The New York Times, but this news conglomerate should avoid hiding one of its big new properties behind a paywall.
SCHiM Lead Talks Growing Development, Marketing for Indie Platformer
Ewoud van der Werf talks to Game Rant about his upcoming isometric platformer SCHiM, how it has grown in popularity, and marketing indie games.
Shadow-Hopping Platformer SCHiM Began As a Colorblind-Friendly School Project
Game Rant speaks to SCHiM developer Ewoud van der Werf about the game's artistic style, and colorblind accessible visual and color design.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land's Evolved Abilities Should be More Than 'Win More' Mechanics
Kirby and the Forgotten Land's demo offers some evolved copy abilities, but more levels in the final game should give them non-combat utility.