Overcooked! All You Can Eat (Switch)
$39.99 $19.99
Overcooked! All You Can Eat is an absolute must-buy for anybody looking for a fantastic party game to play with friends. The wacky visuals and chaotic gameplay make it an ideal game for local co-op, and there’s plenty of content to work through with the entirety of Overcooked and Overcooked 2 to feast on. Across the entire series so far, Team17 and Ghost Town Games have explored a lot of cool ideas via DLC content, and ensured that each expansion had unique theming and gameplay mechanics. Considering that all of this is offered in addition to the stellar base campaign, this buffet really stands as a no-brainer. The only downside is that those who have already dipped into either title (or both) won't find a massive amount of new stuff here, outside of the exclusive "Peckish Rises" expansion. Still, very tasty.
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Dragon Ball FighterZ (Switch)
$59.99 $8.99
Dragon Ball FighterZ on the Switch is, simply put, one of the best fighting games we've seen on the system. Arc System Works went the extra mile in capturing the essence of the source material and distilled it into an incredible brawler that has lost nothing in the transition to Nintendo's hybrid console. The stunning visuals, intense action, and easy-to-master controls make FighterZ a game all fans of the genre should have in their library. If you only play this kind of game casually, it remains a must-own.
OlliOlli World (Switch eShop)
$29.99 $17.99
OlliOlli World takes Roll7's refined 2D skateboarding concept to cosmic heights. Tight and challenging gameplay, a high skill ceiling, dozens of hours of content, and a remarkably stylish sense of presentation combine to make this a release you absolutely don’t want to miss. It's an easy recommendation to pretty much any Switch owner, especially those who are easily roped in by score-chasing releases or super hard platforming, OlliOlli World is a shining example of the distinct kind of innovation and quality that can come from inspired indie game studios.
Raiden IV x Mikado Remix (Switch)
$29.99 $14.99
Yes, Raiden IV is not a typical shmup by contemporary standards, and won’t be for everyone. Equally, all of these modes have been available in some form elsewhere. But as a single package, Raiden IV x Mikado Remix offers the Switch one of its best shooting game releases yet – and that is saying something on a console that has emerged as an unexpected star vehicle for the genre.
The Messenger (Switch eShop)
$19.99 $4.99
2D side-scrolling action games like The Messenger may be a dime a dozen these days, but you’d be missing out on something special by passing this one up. Featuring a surprisingly long campaign, an incredible soundtrack and tight, challenging level designs, The Messenger stands as a shining example of great game design. We’d highly recommend you pick this one up; it’s the very definition of a modern classic.
Jack Move (Switch eShop)
$19.99 $11.99
It may not last terribly long, but Jack Move manages to pack in all the important elements needed for an excellent cyberpunk JRPG adventure. The inventive battle system, enchanting world, and appealing graphics all come together to make for a perfectly paced, gripping, and memorable release that no RPG fan will want to miss out on, and that goes double for time-poor genre aficionados. It’s not often that you see a JRPG that leans so hard into science fiction tropes, and Jack Move makes the most of every minute of its runtime. Highly recommended.
Metroid Dread (Switch)
$59.99 $41.99
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.
Huntdown (Switch eShop)
$19.99 $3.99
Huntdown is a delightfully detailed and expertly crafted throwback to old-school run 'n' gun arcade shooters. The 16-bit graphical style is immaculately recreated whilst adding lots of modern bells and whistles to proceedings, including a fantastic soundtrack and audio design, optional CRT filter and an arsenal of heavy-duty weapons that chew scenery and enemies to pieces as your bounty hunter makes their way from boss fight to excellent boss fight. The flow of levels may be quite repetitive but the moment-to-moment gameplay, overall sense of fun that comes from the level of carnage you can dish out, surprising amount of hammy spoken dialogue and constant pop-culture references all combine to make this one an easy recommendation, and another excellent addition to the Switch's action catalogue.
Rogue Legacy 2 (Switch eShop)
$24.99 $18.74
Rogue Legacy 2 is — to put it simply — a banger. While it’s not a game-changing revelation, it manages to follow up on everything that made the original great and makes it bigger and better. Even once you've bested the bosses, you've barely scratched the surface of what this has to offer, considering the in-depth New Game Plus mode and the wealth of content contained across all available classes and options. Whether you loved the original Rogue Legacy or never played it but like a good roguelike, this is a game you simply can't afford to miss.
You can also pick up the first Rogue Legacy for a bargainous $2.99 if you fancy tackling both fantastic games.
Monster Hunter Rise (Switch)
$39.99 $19.99
New mechanics, monsters and a gorgeous setting make Monster Hunter Rise a new high water mark for the franchise. The Wirebug, Switch Skills, Palamute and carefully thought-out monsters shake things up enough to make the game feel fresh for hunters who have previously spent thousands of hours with the series, and while the package could be slightly intimidating for newcomers, it's arguably the ideal place to get started if you're serious about getting into the franchise. And, with a peerless four-player multiplayer experience, the Rampage quests are a blast.
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UNSIGHTED (Switch eShop)
$19.99 $9.99
Unsighted combines some very familiar ideas: it’s a top-down, roguelite, sci-fi Metroidvania with a strong 16-bit aesthetic. Its time-is-ticking, post-apocalyptic scenario is brought to life by the enchanting palettes of its pixel art, making a world you want to explore, full of characters you want to know. Far from punishing, it leans more on the 'lite' than the 'rogue', letting fun prevail – as it will, thanks to the addictive rhythm of the controls, backed by punchy sounds. The cooperative multiplayer is icing on top of an already well-iced cake. Combining flavours of Super Nintendo classics with modern playability, Unsighted is the game 1995 desperately wanted to make but just didn’t know how.
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles (Switch)
$39.99 £$9.99
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is two brilliant games for the price of one, and it not only gives us more of what we love, but gives us something that is visually, narratively, and historically deeper than ever before. There's a bit of a learning curve that you'll have to get on top of to meet the game where it's at, but honestly, we couldn't have asked for a better version of the game we've been wanting for years.
FAR: Lone Sails (Switch eShop)
$14.99 $2.99
Without saying a word, FAR: Lone Sails conveys a poignant tale of hope and perseverance, masterfully balancing style with substance for an experience that feels every bit as sublime as it looks. Sure, you could grumble about its relative shortness, the occasionally obtuse puzzles and the very, very minor control issues, but these problems dissolve away once you're invested in the journey. We highly recommend that you give this a spin.
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered (Switch eShop)
$19.99 $4.99
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered is an utterly stellar stealth game and it’s lost none of the magic that made the original such a critical darling. Strong art direction, an engaging story, well-paced open gameplay, and a slew of extra content all combine to make for a near-flawless experience that you certainly won’t want to miss out on. We’d give this game a high recommendation to all Switch owners; it’s the best stealth game money can buy in the Switch library, and one of the best ones in any console library.
Neon White (Switch eShop)
$24.99 $17.24
From its excellent writing, music, and presentation to its intense and satisfying core gameplay, Neon White is one of the most exciting things we’ve played all year, and it’s a game we can't see ourselves putting down for a long time as we try to best our previous times. It successfully brings together elements from apparently disparate genres in new and exciting ways and seems poised to become the next great speedrunning title. It's one that action game fans and Switch owners in general won't want to miss.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 (Switch)
$39.99 $15.99
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on Nintendo Switch is a rock-solid port of a pair of genuinely fantastic remakes. These really are two of the very best arcade sports titles of all time, revamped, reworked and re-imagined for modern audiences with all the graphical bells and whistles, collectibles and game modes we've come to expect in this day and age. With flawless performance in both docked and handheld modes and visuals that still look the part after a few necessary concessions here and there, this is one collection we highly recommend you kickflip right into.
Thumper (Switch eShop)
$19.99 $5.99
Thumper is a fantastic video game, an extravagant rhythm experience that's also a brutal assault on the senses. It's extremely difficult - painfully so at times - yet we feel the need to persevere, retrying tough stages over and over again. Even when that's done, the drive for better ranks remains simply because the game compels us to play on. The only real flaw of Thumper, in actual fact, is that it offers so little respite and no 'easy' mode for players. Some may scoff at that, saying it's a game designed to be tough, but the downside is that without that optional concession the game will be inaccessible and impenetrable for some players. That's a pity, as for those up for the challenge it's a wonderful — albeit gruelling — gaming experience.
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You know you buy too many games when you own almost everything in a buyer's guide.
I'd add the No More Heroes series and Deadly Premonition 2 to this list. They only very seldom go on sale - once maybe twice a year. Most of the games on this list are fine - but they spend most of the year on sale.
Outstanding sale, honestly. If you don’t have The Messenger, for that price, just do it! I would recommend nearly any title in this list… and yes… I’ve completed most of the games on this list.
To those who shop at Costco, they have $100 eShop cards ( 4 @ $25 ) on sale for $80.
Perfect timing with my recent decision to focus on my Switch OLED a bit more (Xbox GamePass has kept me away). I purchased a bunch of Eshop cards on discount and just purchased Hades, Death's Door, Dead Cells, Chicory, Into the Breach, Mark of the Ninja Remastered and a few more.
Is it bad I already own probably 75% of these. My Switch library is pushing 500 titles between digital and physical. I think I have a problem. Still, this is a pretty great sale and there are a couple gems I might have to snag to add to the collection. (I'm in trouble if the Switch2 is not fully backwards compatible :/ )
Tetris Effect and Gris are damn near mandatory purchases at those prices.
One is arguably the best version ever made of an all time classic, the other is a clever and enthralling puzzle platformer, and both are among the most ethereal and evocative experiences on the platform.
Full Metal Furies is an absolute blast if you have a co-op partner
I want to buy most of them. But thanks to my country's lousy economy. I can't afford to pay 24 times the price of a game.
@Bobb I feel like a co-op partner is practically mandatory for Full Metal Furies. I had a good time playing with my roommate, but I found it to be a slog in single-player.
@WhiteTrashGuy if you are being honest with yourself then yes - it is a huge waste of money. I used to buy games on sale on Steam constantly - to barely ever, if at all, play them. It is a waste of resources and it nags at your brain that you either 1) need to play these things when you really don't even want to or 2) could have spent it on anything else.
I keep it to myself but the constant foruming of "well if it weren't for this backlog I might just..." like it's a job. Treating a backlog like it is a point of pride or something you just have to do before you enjoy life is patently ridiculous. Frankly it's sad. I know, because gd have I been there in a real, addictive and harmful way. Still am in some sense.
Finally pulled the trigger on Generations Ultimate.
Good list for me to edit my wishlist with. But I'm on a buying freeze mostly until BF. I may buy eshop credit if that is on sale since it is free money.
surprised there was no mention on labyrinth of refrain
@WhiteTrashGuy @Cashews
https://youtu.be/wYXPybDP6K8
I just watched this and thought it was really good.
To anyone wanting recommendations, my favorite games on this list:
Alien Isolation
Axiom Verge
Cuphead
Dark Souls
Death's Door
Kaze and the Wild Masks
Metroid Dread
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2
DO NOT BUY NO MAN'S SKY ON SWITCH
The latest update (Interceptor) completely broke the game, resulting in endless crash loops after 5 minutes of gameplay. The devs have been completely silent on the issue while still releasing updates for other consoles. Do not buy it
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I own an embarrassing amount of these already. I don't think it's on this list, but I'm considering getting pac-man world re-pac at 50% off. spidersaurs at 40% off is tempting as well.
Dicey Dungeons wasn't on my wishlist but at $3 I may get it just for the heck of it.
Back in the day I would rent a game every Friday for $5 and play it over the weekend. That is about $10 in todays money. I keep that in mind when looking at these sales. If I buy a game for $10 and play it for just a couple of days, arguably I got my money’s worth. If I like it, great. If not, or if I like it kind of but not enough to stick with it, it’s no bigger waste of money than taking a shot on a game rental. This mentality shift has kept my “backlog” in check.
From those on here that I've played, I'd say Dark Souls, Iconoclasts, Blasphemous, ABZU, Enter the Gungeon, GRIS, and all the Monster Hunters are no brainers at those prices. Xenoblade 3, Astral Chain, and Octopath Traveler were already must-buys at full price, so I guess that goes double for them. Also, Dragon's Dogma is $5 and I'd rank it above half the games I just mentioned, so buy it.
If you don’t have Horace, get it. I was really surprised how good it was.
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is $19.99 not $9.99
@dartmonkey
West of Loathing may indeed be a great game but the game's director and founder of Asymmetric, Zack Johnson, physically and emotionally abused his ex-wife and fellow Asymmetric employee. The dude also remained good friends with his ex-wife's rapist, Randy Mack, a former player of the main game in the Loathing series, Kingdom of Loathing.
Source: http://forums.kingdomofloathing.com/vb/showthread.php?t=240165
Edit: Also, just to be clear, Zach Johnson is still very much running the company so any sales for this game or its sequel, Shadows of Loathing, are very much going into his pockets.
HYPER MAX SHOP SALE
LOL
In my country...
Metroid Dread...R300.00...on HYPER MAX shop sale? R209.00
LOL
I am buying games on STEAM for R140.00 (Spiderman Remaster), R40.00 (Batman Arkham Collection, with 3 games more all DLC), R30.00 (Devil May Cry 5 complete + all DLC)..
Goodbye Nintendo games. Nintendo makes good games, but not R300.00 / 209.00 good games for me.
Just got Fire Emblem: Three Houses with expansion pass from this sale & thinking about getting Triangle Strategy too.
@Magician Same here. I was disappointed that there wasn’t a “fresh” list of games for me to check out 😳
Because Rouge Legacy 2 launched on steam for $20 and has been down to that price multiple times i refused to pay the Switch asking price. Of course i bought it in this sale and the next day it was announced as free on ps plus this month
Into the Breach is one of the best games I have bought on the Switch. A daily 5 minute chess match with mechs and kaiju. I rarely play more than 30 minutes at a time but I still play it nearly every day.
@Manxman64 yes you are unfortunately correct. I had really been enjoying NMS for short plays every now and then and the update sounded so good but it has ruined the switch port completely.
I don't think it's a part of the Hyper Max sale but Arkanoid Eternal Battle is 67% off for any fans of it.
@MeloMan Ooooh! I love Arkanoid! How are the controls without a wheel? Is it just the stick/dpad or can you use the joycon tilt to control?
The real trick to saving money is to ignore all of these sales.
@Manxman64 the No Man’s Sky devs are amazing and 100% care about the community. You can bet they’re working on fixes but they do have so many platforms to look after that it won’t be immediate, given that they’re still only a small team.
Never really enjoyed Thumper, it always gets good recs here on the sales but I really dislike the game. Have made it through a good handful of levels but it's never hooked me.
Agree with a lot of comments above, I own so many of these! Good marketing from NLife haha, I always purchase because of the good coverage but also agree my backlog should not be a point of pride. Haven't bought anything for Switch in a long time but I have well over 100 titles and a lot of boxed games, Starfield will not help with any of this 😂
@HoyeBoye I haven't tested joycon tilt, but it is Dpad and Control Stick controls. The control stick is analog sensitive fortunately, and you can adjust its sensitivity. There's a nifty dash move mapped to ZL/ZR that will shift Vaus quickly to the left or right sides respectively for quick positioning or last second saves. I think we all can agree that the wheel is still the greatest input for Arkanoid.
@Jimmy_G_Buckets Thanks for the tip! I got the cards at Costco yesterday. It was the last day of the sale; I just made it!
@Gamer_Griff You're welcome
@KainXavier Hi there — thanks for messaging.
Having investigated the history here, this situation appears not unlike several others that have come to light in the games industry in recent years, unfortunately. I agree, there's a troubling wider context here that needs highlighting.
I've added text that explicitly mentions that context for anyone potentially interested in the game, including a link to an article detailing the allegations in-depth.
Situations like this are complex, especially when it relates to games (and any media, for that matter) with which people have formed personal connections prior to revelations and allegations like this. Hopefully, having presented the available info, anyone reading will be better equipped to decide if they wish to support the developer in this specific case.
This is a great breakdown/spotlight on a lot of games that don’t always get to see it!
I already own a number of them but bought more games from this sale than I ever have from any other single sale so I’m looking forward to starting to dig into some of these.
Meanwhile all of us people who use DekuDeals instead of this 5 pages of advertisement for eshop cards disguised as an article are seeing a lot of "matches previous low". Nothing for me then.
I've been playing Dicey Dungeons for the past 4 days due to this lists recommendation. If you like Slay the Spire check it out.
Not a dud on this list. Amazing that if someone only bought all of the games on this list, which are all on sale, they'd have many years of enjoyable gaming. Easy to forget just how many great games are available on Switch, no matter one's taste.
If you only buy one game on this list, Iconoclast was a joy to play.
I ended up picking up Live A Live and Rayman Origins from it, wondering about maybe grabbing Steins;Gate 0 or the Age of Calamity DLC before it ends but also got A Wonderful Life and Rain Code so reluctant to spend more money.
@dartmonkey
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to investigate the matter yourself. West of Loathing is probably in my top 100 list of favorite games, but I was so crushed (and felt so dirty) after reading that whole account. And I feel like people should know.
Finally bought Skyrim with this 50% off sale, and boy am I glad I did! This game is seriously addicting, and it's everything people make it out to be. Took them long enough to sell it at a reasonable price on the eShop.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for $40~ is a great price, but I just can't bring myself to collect AAA Nintendo games digitally.
Realized I went on a Raw Fury rampage. Atomicrops, Bad North, West of Dead, Kingdom Two crowns and all their dlc. Absolute steal. Not even half the price of a new release.
@KainXavier Wow. A lot to take in there, but thanks for the info. Had no idea. Both titles had been on my radar for a while now, but not anymore.
@KnightofNi_
Yeah. : It sucks because West of Loathing is a great game, but you can't really separate the art from the artist when he's so intrinsically tied to the project (and the company).
@Ulysses
I almost broke down and bought Skyrim myself. I keep holding out hope that I'll find a physical version of the game for around the same price. That and I already own the game on multiple platforms. I hope you enjoy it though!
@KainXavier I've been waiting years for a good physical sale, and I just couldn't wait any longer when I saw it half off. Honestly I'm so glad I got it regardless. Game is amazing! And there's something special about playing it handheld, just feels extra fun since I grew up with Game Boy's. Plus I appreciate having a digital copy since I can boot it up no matter what game cart I have installed at the moment.
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