Chicken Police - Paint it RED! (Switch eShop)
£8.99 (-50%)
An extremely impressive first game from The Wild Gentlemen, Chicken Police - Paint it RED! is one of the best visual novel/adventure games we've played in a long, long time and one hell of an absorbing tale. It looks and runs great on the Switch, with only a couple of really minuscule interface issues which are easily ignored. At roughly eight or nine hours, the story is surprisingly lengthy for its genre, but we were never bored and wanted to investigate every little thing just to wring out more precious droplets of banter and fascination. Chicken Police is a polished, captivating experience and we're very excited for whatever's coming next from this team.
Astral Ascent (Switch eShop)
£16.79 (-20%)
Astral Ascent is a prime example of a game that amounts to more than the sum of its parts. Its strong character design, hi-bit visuals, tight combat, memorable bosses, and broad build variety have all featured in games you’ve probably played before—there’s nothing ‘new’ here. But to write it off as just 'another one of those' in a crowded genre would be to miss out on one of the most delightful and surprising releases of the year. Astral Ascent is comfortably one of the best roguelites available on the Switch today, and we can easily recommend it to anyone with a passing interest in the genre. Don't miss it.
Nobody Saves The World (Switch eShop)
£8.99 (-60%)
Nobody Saves the World is a thrillingly well-paced and enjoyable action adventure that Switch owners won’t want to miss. An addictive quest system, surprisingly deep class system, attractive art style, and punchy combat all come together to make for a varied and engaging experience that oozes quality at every turn. If you’re a fan of RPGs with a lot of customization, old-school Zelda games, or classic arcade beat ‘em ups, Nobody Saves the World is absolutely a title you need to add to your library.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection (Switch)
£20.99 (-40%)
TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection is indisputably the best thing Konami has released in a long while, meeting all expectations and then some. Bar absent difficulty settings for the arcade games, it’s an anthology that finally gets it totally right. Digital Eclipse and Konami have done the fans justice, offering a comprehensive library that doesn’t hide content behind a paywall, while going above and beyond in terms of features and bonuses. With online functionality and rollback netcode being the icing on the cake, this is the gold standard for retro collections.
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Metroid Dread (Switch)
£33.29 (-33%)
Metroid Dread is a triumphant return for both Samus Aran and developer MercurySteam. This is a super-slick, hugely entertaining and exquisitely designed entry in the Metroid franchise that plays better than anything we've seen from the series so far. With a bunch of fantastic new abilities, super tense and enjoyable stealth sections, plenty of great big boss fights and a story that fans will definitely enjoy, we can't really see how this one could have been improved.
Best Metroid game ever? There'll likely be calls of recency bias, but there's a very strong argument that 2D Metroid has never been better.
Fight'N Rage (Switch eShop)
£13.49 (-25%)
Who says the beat 'em up is dead? Fight’N Rage is one of the must-own action games on Nintendo’s console. Its surprisingly deep and satisfyingly weighty combat engine combined with three strong and varied player characters and a host of cleverly-designed enemies elevate it above the usual button-mashing experience perhaps expected of entries in this genre. It’s got an excellent arcade mode that branches off in various directions as you make your way to the final boss battle, as well as a ton of unlockable modes and extras to keep you coming back for more. Whether you’re a learned fan of old-school beat ’em ups or you just like pummelling the life out of mutant punk pussycats and monkeys dressed as Bruce Lee, you owe it to yourself to experience what Sebastian Garcia has created here; it’s easily one of the best beat’em ups we’ve played.
OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition (Switch eShop)
£14.61 (-35%)
OPUS: Echo of Starsong is a lovely game, an emotional adventure that represents the apex of the series to date and easily one of the best story-driven games on Switch. It's also excellent value for money, offering around ten hours of game for its low price, more if you really take your time and soak the whole thing up the way you really should do. While the character designs are a little too familiar, the characters themselves are complex, interesting, and likeable, and the story told with them is a complete, satisfying tale. Oh, and when the opening suggests playing with headphones? That's a hard agree from us, both to help with the music-based puzzles and simply to enjoy the excellent score.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Switch)
£14.99 (-70%)
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is a fantastic experience, a great big celebration of everything Star Wars. The upgrades to the series' core gameplay here — the combo-focused combat, flashy space battles, boss encounters, over-the-shoulder shooting action, and cover system — all combine to make this the best Lego Star Wars has ever felt to play. Throw in a humongous open-world setting that's bursting at the seams with secrets and collectibles and you've got an absolute smorgasbord of all things Star Wars to dig into. Yub nub.
Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition (Switch eShop)
£11.24 (-75%)
During the 60 to 70 hours it takes to make your way through the main story and DLC on offer in Pillars Of Eternity (much more should you choose, quite rightly, to meander), you’ll meet a cast of unforgettable travelling companions, fight your way through labyrinthian dungeons, explore deserted Dwarven fortresses, become Lord of your very own stronghold and undertake quests as varied as they are beautifully-written and acted. Obsidian has created a heartfelt tribute to the classic 'Infinity Engine' RPGs of old; one that takes the best of those games, delicately updates them and – in the process – becomes something of a classic itself. For RPG fans, this is a must-buy.
Fast RMX (Switch eShop)
£11.89 (-30%)
FAST RMX is as good as the Wii U original and then some. Updated visuals, more tracks, more vehicles; it was an utterly outstanding launch title for the Switch and it holds up very well to this day, keeping the futuristic high-speed racing game alive in the absence of F-Zero. With the console's ability to allow multiplayer on the go rolled in, this is without doubt essential for racing fans with a Switch.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Switch)
£33.29 (-33%)
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD introduced a raft of technical improvements and quality-of-life updates that revitalised the Wii game. The alternate button control scheme totally worked if you still couldn't get on with the motion controls, the graphics got a sensitively-handled HD overhaul, and a once-bothersome sidekick was streamlined into something altogether more useful. Yes, the locking off of instant travel behind the official amiibo was a misstep, but beyond that issue, this was a great remaster of a divisive game.
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Blazing Chrome (Switch eShop)
£6.11 (-60%)
For those longing for a time when side-scrolling shooters ruled the roost, Blazing Chrome is exactly what you're looking for. Perfect for short sessions, its slick gameplay and old-school art direction make for an astonishingly fun game full of explosions, epic set pieces and spectacular boss battles. Its brutal difficulty may not be for everyone, but if you're up for the challenge, then get ready for one of the most accomplished 2D action titles in years.
G-Darius HD (Switch eShop)
£9.99 (-60%)
Brush off that arcade-grade resolve and get ready for an old adventure realised in all-new clarity. This is a shoot-em-up experience like few others, and while it has all the genre hallmarks of intensity and adrenaline-inducing action, it binds it with superlative artistry, epic set-pieces, and an alien world as strange as it is wonderful. The sense of incrementally increasing in power and being able to turn the tide against the Belsar is what makes G-Darius HD so much fun to play. It’s initially threatening, but once you learn the lay of your first route, get powered up, and figure out how to make practical use of your captures and duelling laser, it’s safe to say G-Darius really hits the spot.
Contra Anniversary Collection (Switch eShop)
£3.19 (-80%)
While it’s a shame that there are fewer games here than in other Konami collections – we’d have loved to have seen NES title Contra Force or the now-extinct WiiWare title Contra ReBirth – the ones included in the Contra Anniversary Collection are universally brilliant. The 8-bit and 16-bit Contra games are among the finest examples of the run ‘n gun genre, and to have almost all of them included in a single release and emulated flawlessly is an absolute treat. Whether you’re a fan of the series or a curious onlooker who’s always wanted to see what the fuss was all about, this is essential.
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The only one on this list is Lumines Remastered. Which I'm gonna buy physically. Cause I'm pretty much adverse to digital. Weird enough but it is what is.
Picked up Astral Ascent earlier which makes up 40/67 of these games that I own on Switch (although I'd only agree on the 9/10 score for around half of those). Most of the others don't appeal to me too much.
Goddamnit I JUST got off of a massive eShop splurge during the last sale, yet I'm extremely tempted to pick up a bunch of beatemups I've had my eye on for the past long while here like Streets of Rage 4, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge and Lego DC Super Villains. WHEN WILL IT EVER END 😭
I would love to see de Blob on sale, my daughter loved it on the Wii / Wii U, and I’d definitely buy it again on Switch with a discount.
@AmplifyMJ Not sure if the first one is on sale (already own it) but de Blob 2 is. So I would think the first likely is too. Just a heads up.
@XenoShaun well thank you, I appreciate that!
I think there is 50-52 of those games I own. Astral Ascent is on my wishlist and hasn't been downloaded yet so it's good to know it's on sale. I think that's the only one that I have left of this list that I really want and don't own already
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@XenoShaun just checked, it is, downloading as I type this! Thanks again ☺️
@AmplifyMJ Hope you and your daughter get to re-enjoy this great game
I just come to say that Disney Illusion Island was a very dissapointing platforming and metroidvania game for me. I'd go for others much better and more interesting ones.
I mean, unless you're a kid or you're planning to play with them. Too easy and simple.
Is Bowser’s Fury worth £33 on its own? I already played through the entirety of 3D World on the WiiU. It’s fantastic but I don’t have the time or inclination to do it again (backlog is waaay to big to be doing that right now), but I would like that Bowser content.
@Ogbert I'd say, no, it's not worth it at that price, although I did enjoy it back then and am actually hoping for 3D Mario moving in this direction. Caveat is that it runs at 30fps in handheld mode and 60fps docked.
Worth mentioning is that the Switch port of SM3DW increases movement speed, so it plays somewhat differently. I prefer the Wii U version.
@Ogbert my brother and I had already played the original game on Wii U as well. Got Bowser's Fury and never touched the port part of the package. It's short on it's own, but it was one of my favorite gaming experiences of its launch year. And I think we paid full price. I recommend it, but it depends on how much you value time for your dollar.
@the_beaver I was going to recommend Disney Illusion Island. The first boss was just so creative and a joy to play. We haven’t finished it yet, but I agree with NL’s review and score (9/10).
However, you are not wrong. It is on the easier side and it is a great game for kids and families.
Get it in the sale or buy a physical copy (that you can resell when you are finished).
Finally got Just shapes and beats for which I've been waiting for a discount for ages.
It's absolutely awesome but I could not get myself to buy it for more than 10. That's done.
Got Downwell from this sale, probably picking up Rogue Legacy 2 and The Messenger as well. Nintendo Life + Deku Deals make me feel like I'm getting quite the bang for my buck, but the library is filling up quickly so I end up spending more than I planned anyway. Oh well. Now to find the time!
Ghost Trick 10/10 is not on the list, but also on sale.
Is Skyward Sword worth it even without the amiibo? How frustrating does the lack of fast travel get?
@Ogbert It will depend on you, personally I enjoyed it so much despite its short length for it alone to be worth my purchase of this version slightly discounted at launch similar to @Zaruboggan , but do keep in mind the fair points @Qwiff made, too.
I'd like to add that if you ever feel like replaying the 3D World part they added online play and a photo mode, also available in Bowser's Fury, where you can use the stamps which where originally for Miiverse.
@GrowingWings Your mileage may vary, but I didn't have the amiibo at the time and didn't have any issues without that feature as the original ways to go back to the sky were more than enough for me.
@Qwiff @Zaruboggan @JohnnyMind Thanks for the feedback! Online play and Photo Mode are good additions but not ones I’ll personally use. The increased movement speed is an odd one, I didn’t find the original slow in any way.
I sounds BF isn’t a huge addition but it’s a quality one, which is the most important thing, and it is giving me FOMO! But I think I’m going to hold out a little longer. Hopefully there will be another sale like this next year at which point if it’s this price or lower again I’ll be sure to pick it up!
@Ogbert I didn't want to sound too negative with my first comment, but the increase in movement speed in SM3DW has a noticeable effect on gameplay. As the level layouts are left untouched, the faster movement results in a tendency to overshoot jumps. Maybe the change is related to online play, who knows? If you ask me, the original plays much better.
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