This week Save State’s Vincent Mahoney tests out the 8bitdo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth, a Nintendo Switch friendly gamepad with a slick dock, solid performance and just enough differences to stand out from its counterparts.
The 8BitDo Arcade Controller delivers an impressive, lever-free fighting game experience with clicky, low-profile buttons, great ergonomics and tons of customization. And unlike more expensive options, this one is less than $100, making it perfect for specialized gaming on a budget.
Looking for a rhythm title with personality and depth? Rift of the NecroDancer hits all the right beats. Vincent Mahoney, filling in for Fresh Look this week, breaks down why it’s a must-play for fans of the rhythm genre.
In this week’s Save State, Vincent Mahoney enters the fridge and comes out swinging in Leftovers KO!, a hand-drawn boxing game where expired food fights back. With a wild Nickelodeon-style art direction and challenging, timing-based combat it’s a slugfest worth digesting.
In Recycling Center Simulator, players haul junk, sort trash and slowly build a humming machine of industrial efficiency out of garbage. It might be a little bit bland for newcomers, but for those who enjoy sims, this is a clean hit. Who knew waste management could be so satisfying?
This week, Save State’s Vincent Mahoney trades his retro reviews for a rescue mission: reviving a dead 3DS cartridge, diving into flash memory issues and discovering how fragile classic Nintendo 3DS cartridges really are.
Tense combat, haunting Arthurian myth and meaningful choices make Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon a must-play for fans of bleak fantasy and Elder Scrolls-style exploration. And yes, you can also turn your enemies into cheese.
The Switch 2 is here and so is another anti-gravity racer launch title. This week Save State’s Vincent Mahoney drifts, boosts and barrel-rolls his way through Fast Fusion, a spiritual successor to F-Zero GX. Some things never go out of style, especially if they hover.
With responsive TMR sticks, analog-digital trigger locks, a full suite of mappable buttons and a gyro that finally competes with the big names, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless controller is a $60 powerhouse that more than earns its name.
From soaring off power lines to exploring a massive, collectible-filled land, Mario Kart World brings bold new ideas to the track. With inventive courses, a knockout new mode and an unforgettable soundtrack, this Switch 2 launch title isn’t just racing forward, it’s redefining the ride.
