Games Asylum: "Not every video game is for everyone, and at a time when there are more people playing games than ever, that’s perfectly acceptable. Moreover, it’s commercially viable – these days even something offbeat has a good chance of finding its niche. It may seem strange to introduce The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island – the sixth entry in a long running series – this way, but those who’ve played past instalments will likely have an inkling where this is going."
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Over the years, I've been lucky enough to cover the work of many different developers and publishers, from all over the globe. In some cases, after I’ve played several titles in a row from a specific game maker, I’ve gained a deeper appreciation for the studio's portfolio and a better understanding of its design philosophy and trajectory. I’ve also noticed if a company is spinning its wheels or firing on all cylinders. In the case of publisher Spike Chunsoft, in the year 2024, the latter is very much the case. Over the last 12 months, I was fortunate to review four of its games — two of which I regard as GOTY contenders and the other two of which I consider tantalizingly close to greatness."
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island is coming to PC this winter, Spike Chunsoft has confirmed.
The English versions of the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase skipped plenty of Japanese games, including some that are coming in English.
