Switch eShop News
April2022
News Action Adventure RPG 'Valkyrie No Densetsu' Joins Switch Arcade Archives Line-Up
More PC Engine arcade goodness
Valkyrie no Densetsu is the latest game coming to the Switch via Arcade Archives. This cult classic action RPG launched in Japan in 1989 but didn't see a western release until Namco Museum Vol. 5, where it was titled The Legend of Valkyrie. Developed by Namco, Valkyrie no Densetsu was greatly inspired by the Vikings...
News 'Paper Cut Mansion' Cuts Some Roguelite Mystery Into Paper Mario X Luigi's Mansion
Coming to Switch this year
Thunderful Games has revealed a new game coming to Switch and other consoles this year — Paper Cut Mansion. Coming from UK-based Space Lizard Studio, the game is described as a roguelite horror and sees you navigate your way through a cardboard mansion as police detective Toby, solving escape room-style puzzles and...
Reminder Don't Starve Together Is Now Available On Switch
Owners of the original game can get 60% off
Update [Wed 13th Apr, 2022 06:00 BST]: Don't Starve Together is now officially available on the Nintendo Switch. As part of this, owners of the original game can get a 60% discount on the second title. This offer is available until 26th April, so act fast. Original [Fri 1st Apr, 2022 02:05 BST]: The...
News DOOM And DOOM II Just Got Another Free Add-On, Try It Out Now
'Arrival' is here
The classic DOOM games on Nintendo Switch already offer plenty of entertainment, and now Bethesda has released another new add-on for both DOOM and DOOM II. The latest one is called 'Arrival' and is an 11-level episode replacement pack created by 'Pavera' with music by 'AD_79' and assistance from various other talented individuals...
News Wingspan: European Expansion Takes Flight On Switch Soon
Discover birds on a new continent
Wingspan is a rather lovely deck-building game on Switch, producing a digital take on the popular and award-winning board game. In our review of late 2020 we gave it plenty of praise, albeit at the time a few porting quirks perhaps held it back a little. It's now been on Nintendo's system for a little
News Suikoden Successor Spin-Off 'Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising' Launches On Switch This May
Not quite Hundred Heroes, but close enough
Publisher 505 Games and developers Rabbit & Bear Studios and NatsumeAtari announced a release date for their upcoming game, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising. If you're an RPG fan, that's probably made your ears perk up a bit, hasn't it? You might remember the Kickstarter and announcement for Eiyuden...
News Musical Narrative Adventure 'A Sketchbook About Her Sun' Comes To Switch This Week
Based on an album by Red Ribbon
Publisher Fantastico Studio has announced that they will be bringing Team SolEtude's indie narrative game A Sketchbook About Her Sun to Switch on 15th April. The unique part of this beautiful-looking story is that it's inspired by the album 'Planet X' by Red Ribbon. Each of the album's 11 songs is represented in the...
News New Trailer For Capcom Fighting Collection Released, Switch Pre-Orders Go Live
"Pre-order now to get a combo of bonuses"
Capcom's second Arcade Stadium game isn't the only collection to look forward to. Arriving on June 24th is the Capcom Fighting Collection - including 10 classics, enhanced features and much more. In the lead-up to the release, pre-orders for the game have now gone
News Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Announced For Switch, Will Include 32 Classic Games
The 1984 release 'SonSon' will be a free download
Capcom will be releasing a second Arcade Stadium collection on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. It's officially titled Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium. The 1984 shoot 'em up side-scrolling SonSon will be a free download in this particular collection. And if you end up pre-ordering / early...
Three different physical editions revealed
The 2008 action title Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is due to arrive on the Nintendo Switch eShop next week, and ahead of the announcement, it's been revealed Limited Run Games will be handling the physical release. There'll be three different versions available, including a standard edition for $34.99...
News Psychological Horror OXIDE Room 104 Is A First-Person Gorefest Coming To Switch
'Armless
They say that the true definition of madness is repeating the same action and hoping for a different result. Well, good news! OXIDE Room 104 won't make you do that. Instead, you'll be repeating the same action and hoping against all hope that something new will happen — something new that isn't your legs getting sawn off or some awful...
News Robo Wars Brings Action Platforming Co-Op To A Switch Near You
This is from Matilda
As sure as Matilda was the best Robot Wars villain and Hypnodisc was the best challenger, there's a new robot-fighting game coming to the Nintendo Switch. In a similar vein to other competitive fighting games like Brawlhalla and Towerfall, Robo Wars is all about bouncing around an arena until your friends are dead. Robo Wars...
News Bandai Namco Reveals New DLC Character For Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Ultra Instinct -Sign- Goku is coming this summer
Bandai Namco is still supporting its 2016 title Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 with regular content updates. The latest announcement is the reveal of a new (but familiar) DLC character. After asking players what new warrior they would like to see added, the next warrior has been officially confirmed as...
News Save On Pac-Man, Anime Games & More In Bandai Namco's Switch eShop Spring Sale
Huge savings
Following on from Sega's massive spring sale, Bandai Namco is now running one on the Nintendo Switch eShop. There are all sorts of games currently available for cheaper prices. These range from Pac-Man, to anime games like Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece and even My Hero Academia. Other series like Taiko no Tatsujin and Digimon are also...
News Unsouled Is A 'Brutally Intense' Action-RPG That's All About Precision Combat
Consider us souled
Masochists, gather round: Your next game has arrived. It's called Unsouled, and as you might be able to guess from the title, it looks like it'll scratch that punishing pixel-perfect combat itch that Dark Souls gets, plus a rather lovely visual style that's reminiscent of beloved roguelike Dead Cells. The story revolves around a...
News Psychological Horror Game 'MADiSON' Coming To Switch This Summer
"Endure the torture of a terrifying demon"
Publisher Perp Games has announced that the psychological horror game MADiSON will be coming to Switch this summer. A firm release date of June 24th has been set for other consoles, with the Switch version set to launch "a few weeks after". Developed by Bloodious Games, MADiSON is a first-person horror...
Review The House Of The Dead: Remake (Switch) - Control Issues Gnaw At Sega's Arcade Classic
Stutter like G did
Two years ago, Polish studio Forever Entertainment released an HD remake of Sega Saturn classic Panzer Dragoon. Our review at the time stated that the remake was interesting but flawed, but ultimately concluded that even though it wasn’t perfect, we were glad it at least existed so that more people could at least get a chance to...
News Ghostrunner DLC 'Project_Hel' Slashes Onto Switch Today
Blade Runner 2022
Cyberpunk parkour game Ghostrunner's long-awaited DLC Project_Hel launches on Switch today! While PC and console owners have been able to dive into this new content since the beginning of March, we've had to be just a little bit more patient to see what Project_Hel has in store for us. This DLC is a prequel to the base game and...
News Moo Lander Will Bring The Beef To Switch Later This Year
We'll keep a ribeye on it
Last summer we shared the reveal of Moo Lander, a game in which you're flying around in a UFO trying to tame 'ancient demonic cows', also known as a Friday night in Nevada. It now has a new trailer and a release date for PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms - 27th May. We're going to have to wait a little longer for it to...
News Azumarill Is The Latest Pokémon To Join Pokémon Unite, Out Now
Gen 2 represent
Update [Fri 8th Apr, 2022 05:00 BST]: This is your reminder that you can now play as Azumarill in Pokémon Unite. Original story [Tue 5th Apr, 2022 02:00 BST]: Pokémon Unite for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices has today continued the expansion of its fighter roster with the reveal of the Ge
News Defend The Rook Is A Roguelike Tower Defense That Takes Its Moves From Chess
As they say in chess, "that's a chess mate!"
Chess is the worst board game. It doesn't have cute player tokens like Monopoly, it doesn't have fun moving parts like Mouse Trap, and if you take chess to a cool party, everyone will call you a nerd and a dork and then they will play Dixit without you. The only good thing about chess is when people...
News The Spirit And The Mouse, A "Ratatouille-Esque" Adventure, Scampers To Switch This Fall
A great artist can come from anywhere
As featured in today's Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight, publisher Armor Games Studios is bringing Alblune Games' The Spirit and the Mouse to Nintendo Switch in Fall 2022 — and it's looking like real treat if you developed a penchant for French rodents after watching Pixar's excellent Ratatouille. Set in a small...
News Brewmaster Will Get Crafty On Switch Later This Year
You don't even have to be 21 years old to play
Our most recent Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight had a broad scope of game types, very much reflecting the varied delights that we get to enjoy on Nintendo Switch. One example was Auroch Digital's Brewmaster, with the subtitle 'Beer Brewing Simulator' rather neatly summarising its appeal. Home brewing and...
News Gigapocalypse Will Bring 'Rampage'-Inspired Mayhem To Switch Soon
Customising giant monsters sounds like a good time
It's the year of Kaijū-inspired games, it seems, with developer Goody Gameworks (and publisher HeadUp) confirming in our Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight that Gigapocalypse is heading to Switch soon; it'll land on 2nd June. Inspired by 'Rampage', you customise and care for a monster that then go on a...
News Toree Developer Unveils Super Kiwi 64, Targeting This Year On Switch
In homage to that late '90s N64 look
We're big fans of developer Diactro, which has served up two small but delightfully entertaining titles on Switch - Toree 3D and Toree 2. They've now unveiled their latest title as part of our Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight - Super Kiwi 64. As the name suggests, this adopts some of the style and ideas made famous...
News Lovecraft Meets Deep Dream In 'Source Of Madness', Coming To Switch Soon
Expect a lot of eyes and tentacles
Have you ever looked at one of those terrifying AI-generated images — you know, the ones that sort of look like a dog's face, and sort of look like a nightmare about spiders — and thought, "H.P. Lovecraft would have bloody loved this"? You're not alone, you weirdo! Source of Madness is exactly that: A mash-up...
News The Gorgeous Zelda: Minish Cap-Like 'Moonstone Island' Is Coming To Switch
Harvest Moonstone
Disclosure notice: In the time since the publication of this article, Nintendo Life staffer Kate Gray has contributed writing to Moonstone Island. She has had no involvement in our coverage since joining the project, and we won't be reviewing the game. As revealed in the very cool and very unmissable Nintendo Life Indie...
News Cosy Organisation Game 'A Little To The Left' Is Shuffling Onto Switch This Summer
Everything in its right place
Anyone remember the Cha Cha Slide? Of course you do. You are old, like me. There's an iconic quote from Cha Cha Slide, that goes a little something like this: "Right foot, two stomps. Left foot, two stomps. Slide to the left. Slide to the right." I like to think that this line is about overcoming obstacles and...
News Swordship Will Bring Intense Shoot 'Em Up Play, Without The Shooting, In September
Another title published by Thunderful
Today brought the third Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight, showcasing a batch of exciting download games on the way to the Switch eShop. Thunderful pitched it, too, and we opened the show with another of the publisher's upcoming releases - Swordship. It's due on Switch this September. Developed by Digital Kingdom,...
Watch Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight (April 2022)
Around 15 minutes of delicious Indie goodness
It's that time again, dear readers, for our very own Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight. Senior video producer Alex Olney and the team have been busy collating some of the finest upcoming Switch eShop games to share, including some exclusive reveals. If we were to go all Geoff Keighley about it we'd probably...
News Channel Your Inner John Wick Against Evil Dog Thieves In 'The Last Friend'
Doggone
Who would steal a dog? A monster, that's who. Time to give those criminals what they deserve in the upcoming beat-em-up-meets-tower defense game, The Last Friend, which combines the two excellent activities of punching dognappers and petting dogs of all sizes. Also, you can talk to the dogs, and in return they will help you unlock new...
News Virtua Racing-Inspired 'Formula Retro Racing' Speeds Onto Switch This April
Beautifully blocky bodywork
Repixel8's Formula Retro Racing was created as a homage to classic '90s 3D racers such as Virtua Racing and Ridge Racer 64. Released back on Xbox One in 2020 and Sony consoles just last year, the game is finally making its way to the Switch on 15th April. Joining the likes of Horizon Chase Turbo and Hotshot Racing,...
News SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Looking for a new RPG?
Update: A listing over on Playasia has confirmed that SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions is getting a physical release on Switch. It's an Asia-region copy of the game (a true western release hasn't been announced), but comes with English-language support and is compatible with all Switch systems regardless of region. If you want...
News Celebrate Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edtion's Release With Some New Offical Art
From Chrono Cross' character designer
The wait is almost over! After months of rumours, and a surprise announcement during the last Nintendo Direct, Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition will be hitting Switch consoles around the world tomorrow. This package contains the 1999 PS1 classic Chrono Cross, along with the never-before-localised sound...
Review Slipstream (Switch) - A Neat, Sonic-Obsessed Homage To Sega's Super Scaler Tech
The skids are alright
If it’s retro racing you’re looking for, you don’t have to look far on Switch. The likes of Hotshot Racing, Formula Retro Racing, Horizon Chase Turbo and the Sega Ages versions of Virtua Racing and Out Run have ensured that anyone keen on a racing game of the vintage vehicular variety is practically spoiled for choice.
News Pac-Land Is The Next Arcade Archives Game Coming To Switch
Walk-a-walk-a-walk-a-walk-a-walk
Another week, another Arcade Archives release. This week's game features a name that'll be familiar to many but in an entirely different format. Pac-Land, the 1984 game, is the next title being added to the Arcade Archives line-up. Yes, this is your chance to discover exactly where that Smash Bros. for Wii U stage...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Eivor Joins Ezio In Fortnite This Week
Bonne Eivor
The presence of Ezio from the Assassin's Creed series in Fortnite was first revealed over a month ago, but it now seems that Eivor Varinsdottir from Assassin's Creed Valhalla will be coming to the battle royale game's storefront this week. Starting from 8pm ET on Thursday 7th April, players will be able to pick up both protagonists from...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers
How does the remaster hold up?
Apart from LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, one other big release this week is Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition. In case you didn't already know, it's a remaster of the 1999 PlayStation JRPG. More and more reviews of the game are now starting to surface online, and so we've rounded up a bunch of them. Of...
Video AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative New Gameplay Trailer Released
Learn about "Investigation" and "Somnium"
Spike Chunsoft is bringing AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative to Switch on 24th June in North America and Europe. In the lead-up, it's been sharing more and more information, and now we've got a new gameplay trailer, introducing players to the two-part gameplay system. "This gameplay trailer...
News Crossover Hack & Slash Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars Is Getting A Switch Release
Update: Pre-orders are now live
Update #2 [Wed 6th Apr, 2022 01:30 BST]: Neptunia X Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars will be arriving on April 19th in North America and April 22nd in Europe. In an update, the game is now available for pre-order on the Switch eShop with a 20% discount. This discount will run until April 18th, but there'll also be a discount...
News Nintendo Life's Indie Spotlight Is Back! Join Us Tomorrow For The Presentation
Highlighting upcoming indies for lovely people!
Back in September 2020 we ran the first Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight, a showcase that highlighted dozens of indie games coming to Switch. Just over a year later, our lovely video guru Alex-from-Nintendo-Life returned for a leaner, meaner second round of spotlighting, and we're happy to announce that...
News Hypnospace Universe Gains Two New Titles With 'Dreamsettler' And 'Slayers X'
Double Whammy
Publisher No More Robots has announced two new titles set in the Hypnospace universe from developer Tendershoot: Dreamsettler, a spiritual sequel to Hypnospace Outlaw; and Slayers X, a comedy "boomer shooter" from Hypnospace fan-favorite character Zane Lofton. Dreamsettler is an alternate reality '00s internet simulator in which you...
A not-so-radical remaster
Whenever a developer resurrects a decades-old game, the same question arises along with it: does the remaster maintain the integrity of the original while changing enough to warrant a purchase for both newcomers and longtime fans alike? For Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition, that’s tough to answer. A sequel to...
News Get Packed Couch Chaos Brings Multiplayer Mayhem To Switch
Out later this month
Publisher Coatsink Software has announced that Get Packed Couch Chaos will be coming to Nintendo Switch on April 28th, 2022. Developed by Moonshine Studios, Get Packed was originally released for Google Stadia in 2020, before an expanded version known as Get Packed Fully Loaded made its way to Xbox and PS4. The Switch version...
News PS1-Inspired 'Boreal Tenebrae' Is Coming To Switch This Week
Nominated for 'Best Art Direction' and 'Best Narrative' in 2021
"Retro-style" adventure game Boreal Tenebrae is coming to Switch this week, it has been revealed. Inspired by PlayStation 1-era classics, the title places you in the role of several characters who are tasked with exploring their town and getting to the bottom of a strange mystery. It...
News Square Enix Shows Off Chrono Cross Remaster Comparison Screenshots
Out later this week
The PlayStation JRPG and Chrono Trigger sequel Chrono Cross makes its debut on the Nintendo Switch later this week. If you're curious to see how this remaster compares to the original game, Square Enix has released some official comparison shots on its website - showing off character illustrations and artwork, some in-game...
News Disney's Upcoming Free-To-Play Switch Racer Reveals A New Playable Character
Jungle Book's Baloo is ready to race
If you've got the need for speed, you'll want to keep an eye out for the upcoming release Disney Speedstorm - a new free-to-play racer "coming soon" to the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. It promises to include a "legendary" roster" of characters and tracks inspired by the Disney and Pixar movies,...
News 'Citizen Sleeper' From The Dev Of Switch Indie Gem 'In Other Waters' Arrives In May
A narrative sci-fi RPG coming in May
Publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Jump Over The Age (of In Other Waters fame) have announced that Citizen Sleeper is coming to Switch on 5th May. Mixing tabletop RPG elements into a sci-fi narrative adventure, the game sees you play as a Sleeper, "a digitised human consciousness who is on the run from the...
News 'Seven Pirates H' Brings, Ahem, "Booby Training" To Switch This May
Pirate booty, indeed
Eastasiasoft has announced a release date for its updated release of PS Vita RPG Genkai Tokki: Seven Pirates. The retitled Seven Pirates H — which is coming to Switch with various 'enhancements' in the gameplay department — is out now in Japan but is getting a worldwide release on 12th May. Self-described as a "Booby...
News Zany RPG 'Nobody Saves The World' Coming To Switch This Month
Local co-op included day one
Drinkbox Studios - known for its 'Metroidvania' titles Guacamelee! and Guacamelee 2! - has announced that the top-down RPG Nobody Saves the World will be coming to Nintendo Switch on April 14th for $24.99. Originally released on Xbox and PC on January 18th, 2022, the game marks a stark departure from the Guacamelee!...
Download it now
Square Enix's racer Chocobo GP hasn't had the smoothest launch, and it seems the game is still experiencing some bugs during online play. To resolve these issues the development team has now released a new update. In the same patch, it's also mentioned how the team will continue to update the game to improve the overall experience...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - March 2022
The best of the last month's eShop games!
This year is certainly moving along, and as we head into Spring (for you Northern Hemisphere readers) we can reflect on more excellent recent eShop titles. This month's voting in the team was intriguing, and we've been left with three excellent games. These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's...
Sale ends April 17th
There's a massive Sega Spring Sale currently taking place on the Nintendo Switch and 3DS eShop in North America. If there's a game you've been holding out for, or you just want to buy everything on the 3DS digital store while you still can, now is a great time to see what might interest you. There are all sorts of discounts...
News City Connection Announces Multiple 'Saturn Tribute X Taito' Releases For Nintendo Switch eShop
Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute arrives 28th April
Japanese publisher City Connection has announced it will be bringing Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute to the Nintendo Switch eShop and multiple other platforms on 28th April. It follows on from a rating earlier this year in February. Layer Section is a 1995 home console port...
Mini Review A Memoir Blue (Switch) - Annapurna's Latest Is Short But Just Not Sweet Enough
Front crawl, back stroke, ego stroke
We'd be lying if we pretended we hadn't experienced impressive games published by Annapurna Interactive in the past; What Remains of Edith Finch, Outer Wilds, and Sayonara Wild Hearts are just scratching the surface of the critically acclaimed titles that have passed through their avowed art-game doors. The hit...
News Arcade Genre Mash-Up 'Super Mega Zero' Launches On Switch This Month
Boasting hundreds of hand-crafted levels
If you're a fan of VVVVVV and are after something similar, then the upcoming puzzle platformer Super Mega Zero might be right up your alley. Announced by Rogue Games, the title will be coming to Switch on April 27th for the price of $9.99. You'll be taking on the role of Zero (no, not the fellow from Mega...
News Is 'Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium' On The Way To Switch?
Sequel rated for PC in Korea
Capcom Arcade Stadium is a wonderful collection of legacy titles from the publisher's history, providing excellent value considering the sheer number of titles available (32 in total!) if you bag yourself the lot. Now, it looks like a sequel of sorts may be on the way. Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium has been rated for PC by...
News Fighting EX Layer: Another Dash Adds "Next Generation Of Netcode" In April Update
New and improved
Update [Fri 1st Apr, 2022 04:45 BST]: This latest update for Fighter EX Layer: Another Dash is now live. Here's a trailer showing it off in action: Original article [Tue 22nd Mar, 2022 03:25 GMT]: When Fighting EX Layer: Another Dash made its debut on the Nintendo Switch last May, we described it as a solid Street Fighter EX...
March2022
Video 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In April 2022
LEGO Star Wars, Nintendo Switch Sports and more...
We're up to the fourth month of 2022 already and the releases are starting to ramp up. April is wasting no time getting underway with the launch of the new LEGO Star Wars game on the 5th April. Following on from this we've got something for sports fans with MLB The Show 22, and it just keeps...
News Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2 Casts Its Spell On Switch This Year
Class is in session
Publisher PQube has announced that Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2 will be coming to Switch this year. The game is a sequel to Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story and continues with the same themes, allowing you to build your school as you see fit as its principal, nurturing the students as they tackle fearsome foes with...
News 'Samurai Bringer' Slices Its Way To Switch In April
May fortune be with you!
Update [Thu 31st Mar, 2022 16:35 BST]: As revealed in the NGPX 2022 Showcase, Samurai Bringer will be bringing samurai to Switch on 21st April. Check out the original trailer for the roguelite ARPG and more details below... Original Story [Mon 24th Jan, 2022 10:00 GMT]: Japanese publisher PLAYISM and developer...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 Is Shooting To Switch This July
Keiji Inafune reveals the date in a new trailer
Nearly two years on from its initial announcement, Inti Creates has revealed that Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is coming to Switch this summer — on 28th July to be precise. The game was first introduced back in June 2020, so it's taken a while for this 2D action series to officially become a trilogy...
Review Dark Deity (Switch) - A Shameless But Satisfying Fire Emblem 'Homage'
Emblematic of a certain other fantasy tactics game
Well, it's about time someone really, properly ripped off Fire Emblem: Three Houses. No, really, don't get upset; that is truly not the insult it reads like. After all, with no new mainline series title on the horizon — no, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes doesn't count — don't fans deserve a...
News PS2 Stealth Action Title 'Kamiwaza Tourai' Coming To Switch In Japan
Will a western release follow?
Tokyo-based publisher Acquire has announced Kamiwaza Tourai, a remastered version of the PS2 stealth-action game from 2006. The game will launch in Japan later this year. The release will improve on the original release in multiple ways, including HD graphics, updated textures, an auto-save feature, multiple tutorial...
News Roguelite Action Game 'Astebros' Is Coming To Sega Genesis And Switch
Kickstarter campaign is successfully funded
If you're someone who's just itching something new for your Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, then you'll want to keep an eye on Astebros, a new roguelite that will be making its way to the retro console, along with a digital release on Switch. The project has been funded via Kickstarter via developer Neofid...
News Zelda-Inspired 'XEL' Brings Time-Traveling Action To Switch This Summer
A love letter to classic Zelda titles
We've all been hit hard by the recent news that the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be delayed to Spring 2023. It's a necessary move, of course, to ensure that the game will be the best it can possibly be (don't say the Miyamoto quote!), but we can't hide the fact that we're a tad...
News SNK Has Released Another Neo Geo Pocket Color Game On Switch eShop
The return of Big Bang Pro Wrestling
Well, here's a surprise - the Neo Geo Pocket Color title Big Bang Pro Wrestling is now available on the Switch eShop. This title was originally released in 2000 exclusively in Japan. Here's the rundown, courtesy of SNK's official website: It's about to pop off! Muscle-bound wrestlers take the stage for a...
News Dead Cells 'Break The Bank' DLC Adds New Enemies And Weapons, And It's Free
Freecell! No wait that's already a game
If you've got a copy of Dead Cells, or even if you haven't, make sure to check out the latest DLC for the game, which is A) totally free and B) a bunch of new content including new enemies, weapons, and mutations. Did we mention it's free? Here are the things that have been added, plus the full patch notes...
News The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Is Coming To Switch In April
Employee 427 arrives on 4/27
Developer Crows Crows Crows has announced that its acclaimed off-kilter first-person hit The Stanley Parable is coming to Switch on 27th April in the form of The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe. Described as an "expanded re-imagining" of the fourth-wall-breaking original game, it's getting a (re)release across all console...
News 2D Beat-Em-Up 'Wonder Momo' Joins The Arcade Archives Collection On Switch
High-kicks to rival Chun-Li
Hamster has announced that 2D beat-em-up Wonder Momo will be coming to Switch and join the Arcade Archives line-up. It will launch on March 31st (tomorrow!) for the price of $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29. Originally released back in 1987, Wonder Momo was developed by Namco and featured a female protagonist - a rare occurrence...
News Mighty Goose To Add New Levels And A Deadly Foe In Free DLC
"A thanks to everyone who made the launch so egg-cellent"
Mighty Goose is a colourful and frenetic run 'n gun title, which we quite enjoyed in our review last year. Developed by Blastmode and MP2 Games, it's now confirmed to be getting a nice boost with free DLC on 19th April. This DLC looks and sounds promising; it'll unlock after you clear the...
Mini Review Imp Of The Sun (Switch) - Flickers Of Flair In A Well-Designed Metroidvania
Hail to the Imp
Originality is overrated. So is perfection. There’s something to be said for the scrappy B-tier games that, let’s face it, make up the majority of most systems’ libraries. A lot of them simply don't get a second look because they appear, you know, a bit cheap. And, when we first booted up Imp Of The Sun, we had the same sort of...
News Toaplan's Coin-Op Classic 'Snow Bros.' Is Coming To Switch This May
Update: Check out the new trailer!
Update: Snow Bros. Nick & Tom Special will release on May 19th, 2022. You can check out the new trailer above. Original Story [Wed 16th Feb, 2022 10:30 GMT]: Toaplan's Snow Bros. is coming to the Switch in 'reimagined' form later this year, it has been revealed. Originally released in 1990, Snow Bros. was...
Download it today
It's always nice when games are able to provide updates that make the experience accessible to even more players, and the latest title to do this is Puzzle & Dragons Nintendo Switch Edition. After arriving on the platform last month, GungHo Online Entertainment has issued the version 1.02 update - adding a controller option...
Review .hack//G.U. Last Recode (Switch) - Intriguing But Ageing PS2 ARPGs Get A Solid Remaster
"I'm in"
Multimedia projects can be tremendous accomplishments when pulled off right, drawing upon the unique strengths of different mediums to tell an all-encompassing tale. In the early 2000s, Bandai took a shot at one with Project .hack, which began with an anime and spun out to include a manga, a series of novels, and a four-part collection of...
News Former Elite Beat Agents Devs Confirm Next Title, 'Backbeat', To Debut On Switch
Previously brought us Hexagroove: Tactical DJ on Switch
There are a range of intriguing music games on Switch, and another to definitely add to the list is Backbeat, which will make its console debut on Nintendo's system later this year (alongside a Steam release). It's from Ichigoichie, which previously brought us Hexagroove: Tactical DJ on Switch...
News Tributes Pour In For 'Coffee Talk' Developer Fahmi
"He was kind, respectful, and a positive influence to so many"
The games industry has been paying tribute to the developer of Coffee Talk, Mohammad "Fahmitsu" Fahmi, who has sadly passed away aged 32. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. The news was broken by the game's official Twitter account: Since then, tributes have poured in...
News Pokémon-Like Monster Catcher 'Coromon' Delayed On Switch, Will No Longer Arrive March 31st
"we have to delay the Switch launch"
The Pokémon-like monster-catching game Coromon was meant to be arriving on the Nintendo Switch this week, but it seems a last-minute delay will postpone the release of the game on this platform. In an update on social media, the development team explained how they had encountered some "unexpected" online and...
Jumping on the Band Dragon
No option to rotate a display in a vertical oriented shoot-em-up is a worrying sign. Nevertheless, the option is conspicuously absent in Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. What it does boast, though — unusually for a niche Japanese release — is a top-to-bottom English language translation, which makes this a more tempting...
News Among Us Sees Off DDoS Imposters After A Weekend Offline
"We have a sabotage going on"
Among Us servers appear to be back up and running after a weekend of disruption following a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack. After 48 hours+ of zero or limited online play, the Among Us team updated its Twitter account with "servers maybe ok now?", and we've been able to play a game without any issues. The...
News Dusk Diver Sequel For Switch Arriving In The West This Summer
Update: Localisation confirmed
Update [Sun 27th Mar, 2022 17:00 BST]: Idea Factory International will be responsible for the localisation of Dusk Diver 2 here in the west. It'll be arriving this Summer on Switch and multiple other platforms. An announcement trailer was also shared but has been taken down since then. In addition to this, it seems...
News Temtem Still Releasing On Switch, "Preemptive Build" Sent To Nintendo For Certification
"This is just a first step"
Remember Temtem? It feels like we were just talking about it, but in reality, it's actually been a few years now since we got a proper update about the upcoming Switch release. If you have wondered what's up with this Pokémon-inspired creature collection and battle game, it seems Spanish developer Crema has finally...
News Nintendo's Indie Gems Switch eShop Sale Ends Soon, Up To 70% Off (Europe)
Sale finishes on Sunday
Update [Sat 26th Mar, 2022 11:00 GMT]: Just a reminder that Nintendo's Indie Gems Sale ends on Sunday 27th March, so if you haven't snapped up the games below that you want, grab 'em while you can! There'll still be there on Monday, of course. They'll just cost more. Check out the full list of available games on Nintendo's...
News Retro Shmup 'Galactic Wars EX' Docks Onto Switch In April
Boasting 60fps action
Publisher JanduSoft and developer Volcano Bytes have announced that retro shoot-em-up Galactic Wars EX will be coming to Switch, launching on April 21st. The game will boast 60fps gameplay along with modes to cater for solo and co-op players and will cost $7.99 upon its release. Here's some further info from JanduSoft:...
Review Andro Dunos 2 (Switch) - A Knockout Shmup Success That Nails The '90s Arcade Feel
Pro-Gear Spec
The recent trend of resurrecting long-ceased shoot-em-up IPs from the dead, usually when the original developer has shuffled off its electronic coil, is a welcome one. M2 revived Aleste, Platinum Games reanimated the Crestas, and now small indie outfit Picorinne Soft — comprised of brothers Ryo and Satto — has ventured a sequel to...
News 2D Platformer 'The Cub' Brings 'INSIDE' Vibes To Switch
"Inspired by classic SEGA games of the '90s"
A new 2D platformer will be making its way to Switch courtesy of publisher Untold Tales and developer Demagog Studio. The Cub tells the tale of a young boy who, alone on a desolate version of Earth, must escape the clutches of the humans who have long since escaped to Mars. Its gameplay reminds us a lot...
News 'Cursed To Golf' Tees Off On Switch This Summer
It looks like anything but a curse to play
Thunderful and Chuhai Labs' Cursed to Golf will be hitting the Switch fairways this summer. Revealed at today's Future Games Show, this hugely-anticipated title calls itself a "Golf-Like", which mixes roguelike elements with the calm, relaxing sport of golf. That name is a little bit misleading because...
News Dead Funny Bullet Hell 'Restless Soul' Looks Like A Pixelated Paper Mario
Don't rest in peace
Developer Fuz Games and publisher Graffiti Games have announced their newest game, Restless Soul, an adventure game where you solve puzzles and dodge bullets in the afterlife in order to get back to the land of the living. After all, you've got unfinished business up there. Your little ghost character looks a little bit like...
Talking Point Should We Still Be Pre-Ordering Games?
Pre-order this feature and get a free plush of me
A year ago, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town came out on the Nintendo Switch. As the latest instalment in the beloved Story of Seasons (the series formerly known as Harvest Moon) series, it was pretty hyped up in the fiercely-devoted farming game fanbase... only to be more of a fart than a...
News Step Aside, Rocket League - There's A New Car Soccer In Town, And This Time, It's Guinea Pigs
It's Southeast Asia-only, though
Have you heard of Pui Pui Molcar? It's an incredible Japanese-made stop-motion animated series, with short, two-minute episodes that explore the lives and trials of Molcars — gigantic guinea pigs that also happen to be automobiles. "What possible narratives can you write about a guinea pig who is also a car," you...
Mini Review The Ramp (Switch) - Think Tony Hawk's Pro Skater On GBA, Minus The Grind(ing)
Kick back with a kick-flip
Normally when you think of skateboarding games, you think of high scores and leaderboards — that's what it's all about, right? Well, that and H-O-R-S-E, of course. Stringing insane combos together to build up ridiculous high scores has been a mainstay in the genre since even before the days of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. It...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Release Date Details And How To Get It 'Early'
Tickled pink
When does Kirby and the Forgotten Land come out? What time does it unlock? And how can you get the game early? We can give you the answer to all these questions and maybe even a couple more. Where To Pre-Order Kirby And The Forgotten Land On Switch Kirby and the Forgotten Land can be pre-ordered on the Switch eShop ahead of its...
News Kiss Some Handsome Bodyguards In Dating Sim RPG 'Salty Hounds'
The hounds of love
South Korean developer Topping Palette has launched a Kickstarter for an open-world romance RPG called Salty Hounds, and it's already more than doubled its goal. Originally aiming for only $10,000, they met this in 7 hours, and that was before stretch goals were even announced! The developer has also confirmed that the game will...
News Windjammers But With Guns? Introducing Cyberpunk Sports Title 'Hyper Gunsport'
"Two guns against the world"
As part of the MIX Indie Showcase, cyberpunk volleyball game Hyper Gunsport was announced and is "coming soon" to Nintendo Switch. As showcased in the video above, the game focuses on 2v2 volleyball matches in which you use guns to shoot the ball over to your opponents' side, with an aim to score a point via the...
News Grab Some Headphones For This Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition Music
A preview of new songs and arrangements
After rumours and more years besides of fan hopes, Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition is on the way and arrives very soon, on 7th April. On the surface it'll be the game that many remember and treasure, though Square Enix is adding some optional modern touches to models, backgrounds and even the fonts...
News Perspective-Switching Puzzle-Platformer Toodee And Topdee Is Coming To Switch
2D scrumptious
Another excellent puzzle-platformer is making its way to the Switch: Toodee and Topdee, a game that plays with dimensional perspective to create a ton of brain-tingly levels to solve! Toodee and Topdee is all about the two titular characters, who can each see from a different perspective. Toodee sees everything as a 2D platformer,...
News Pokémon And Digimon-Inspired 'Cassette Beasts' Gets A Cosy New Trailer
Gotta mix 'em all
Bytten Studio's upcoming open-world monster collector Cassette Beasts is shaping up to be a record-scratcher when it eventually comes out. Today, publisher Raw Fury has shared a brand new trailer that showcases the cosy, comfortable world of New Wirral. This turn-based RPG has the look and feel of Pokémon, but with the ability to...
News Beautiful And Brutal Metroidvania 'Souldiers' Gets A May Release Date
A classy take on the genre
Retro Forge revealed at The MIX showcase that its Soulslike Metroidvania, Souldiers, will be releasing on 19th May. To celebrate - and to match its stunning pixel art - a new trailer premiered during the show with some lovely anime-esque visuals from Sunshine Animation, the Spanish animation studio behind intros for games...
News 'Bare Butt Boxing' Will Let You Bare More Than Your Fists On Switch In 2023
Cheeky...
At yesterday's MIX showcase, visual effects studio Tuatara Games revealed a brand new, delightfully silly brawler that's coming to Switch - and you won't need pants for this one. Bare Butt Boxing tells you exactly what the basic premise is from the name alone. A group of aliens, fascinated by boxing, travel to Earth to participate in...
News Sunbathe And Slay Demons With Twin-Stick Shooter 'Slaycation Paradise'
Coming to Switch later this year
Publisher Merge Games has announced Slaycation Paradise, a twin-stick shooter with tower defence mechanics from solo developer Affordable Acquisition (ha!). The game revolves around the 'Slaycation Agency', a state-of-the-art multiverse travel agency built to help disillusioned citizens carry out their...
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