And we're back! Read on for more Switch games that'll be at PAX this weekend...
Every Switch Game At PAX West 2022, continued
Dead Fury
A fast-paced action-adventure title set amongst the rugged mountains of a post-apocalyptic New Zealand, a native blossom is the last hope for humanity after a virus brought back from Mars triggered a zombie apocalypse.
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Release date: "Coming soon"
Exclusive content? New content in the demo
Discount? No
Free demo? No
Elements
Elements is a beautiful, 3rd-person, open-world adventure game about two siblings fulfilling their destiny. Go in search of 8 elemental stones to uncover magic and mystery. And restore balance to the Elemental world and ours.
Release date: Q4 2022
Exclusive content? New content in the demo
Discount? No
Free demo? No
Glitch Busters: Stuck On You
In the far-flung future, the AI that populate the net come under attack by mysterious viruses—and it’s up to your squad of GLITCH BUSTERS to keep them from infecting every AI in the virtual world!
Release date: Winter 2022
Exclusive content? First public playable demo; exclusive pins
Discount? No
Free demo? No
Hamster Playground
Prepare for cuteness overload, relentless training, and fierce rivalry as you and your hamsters take on challenges while traversing the maze and riding a skateboard, with more modes coming soon! Be the first to cross the finish line to earn rewards and yummy treats!
Release date: Q3 2022
Exclusive content? No
Discount? No
Free demo? No
Onsen Master
Mix ingredients, prepare the baths, and manage the waves of customers coming to visit your hotsprings - including mischievous yokai!
Release date: Already out on Switch
Exclusive content? No
Discount? No
Free demo? No
APICO
Take a trip to the APICO Islands and build up your very own apiary. Tend to your growing colony of bees as you work to discover, cross-breed, and conserve the many different species!
Release date: Already out on Switch
Exclusive content? No
Discount? No
Free demo? No
Calico
Rebuild and decorate the town's cat cafe! Bake goods and explore the island to befriend the adorable creatures and invite them back to stay at your cafe.
Release date: Already out on Switch; major update coming Q3 2022
Exclusive content? No
Discount? No
Free demo? No
Astro Duel 2
Astro Duel 2 is a fast-paced arena fighter combining top-down space dog fights with up-close platforming action. This local party game focuses on fast, funny versus combat. Classic arcade action built with fresh, fluid mechanics.
Release date: TBA
Exclusive content? Playable for the first time
Discount? No
Free demo? No
Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open
A young girl battles for her mind and morality. You are Ting, a 5-year old Chinese Malaysian girl, gradually discovering how her supernatural abilities make her different from everyone else. Third Eye Open takes players on an adventure spanning five years and more, as Ting is guided and misguided by two spirits, each with their own agenda.
Release date: Early 2023
Exclusive content? Playable for the first time
Discount? No
Free demo? No
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.
It’s time to revisit your favourite late-night coffee shop and reconnect with your fantasy friends over a warm drink or two. You are the barista, and your customers aren’t always human. Listen to their stories, fix them a coffee, and influence their hearts.
Release date: 2023
Exclusive content? No
Discount? No
Free demo? No
Frank and Drake
Two strangers are brought together as roommates by unknown forces in a conspiracy that threatens them both.
Frank is the super of a run-down apartment block, working by day and worried he’s losing his mind. Drake is allergic to sunlight and operates by night, forcing the roommates to communicate solely through sticky notes left for each other around the apartment. Despite their separation, they must forge a relationship, uncover the mystery, and survive.
Release date: 2022
Exclusive content? No
Discount? No
Free demo? Yes
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is the newest installment in the 2D action series! Starring new heroine Kirin, the action is faster than ever as she warps from target to target taking down foes with her blade! Gunvolt’s classic gameplay also returns as you tag enemies with darts to lock-on for powerful electric attacks. But that's not all; Gunvolt also brings new show-stopping Voltaic Arts!
Release date: Winter 2022
Exclusive content? Sneak peek at new updates
Discount? No
Free demo? No
Grim Guardians: Demon Purge
Grim Guardians: Demon Purge is a 2D platformer where players control two demon hunter sisters, Shinobu and Maya Kamizono when they return to their school after a mission only to find a demonic castle where it once stood. Players must master each of the sisters’ unique abilities and attributes to overcome the challenging stages with bosses awaiting their arrival.
Release date: TBA
Exclusive content? First playable NA demo
Discount? No
Free demo? No
The Big Con
A classic coming-of-age story steeped in nostalgic humor and ‘90s style, The Big Con stars Ali, a teenager turned con artist trying to save her mom’s video store from unscrupulous loan sharks any way she can. With our recently released GRIFT OF THE YEAR EDITION update, players will find extra crafty puzzles, witty dialogue, cool collectables, and wacky quests. How you make your money is in your hands: pick pockets, pick locks, persuade marks, pilfer prizes, pull off disguises, and even master the Rad Skater arcade game.
Release date: Already out on Switch
Exclusive content? Limited Edition posters available at the booth
Discount? No
Free demo? No
SpiderHeck
Spiders with laser swords! Duel to the death against your friends or choose to team up and hold back swarms of savage enemies. Swing, stab and shoot with style, effortlessly performing movie-worthy parkour.
Release date: "Coming Soon"
Exclusive content? No
Discount? No
Free demo? Yes
Tinykin
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Release date: Already out on Switch
Exclusive content? No
Discount? No
Free demo? Yes
Garden Story
Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.
Release date: Already out on Switch
Exclusive content? Merch at the booth
Discount? No
Free demo? Yes
The World Next Door
An addictive mix of lightning-fast puzzle battles, powerful storytelling and immersive visual novel elements, The World Next Door follows Jun, a rebellious teen girl trapped in a parallel realm inhabited by magical creatures, who must find her way home before time runs out.
Release date: Already out on Switch
Exclusive content? Merch at the booth
Discount? No
Free demo? No
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For those going to PAX, there is usually a free-play library area for Switch/PS4&5/Xbox where you can check out big AAA games.
Wow a lot of interesting games, can't wait to see more of WrestleQuest and 9 Years of Shadow.
I usually go every year as it's right across the street from my house but nothing's really catching my eye this time, I was hoping for a big first party title at least.
Wait, wasn’t 9 Years of Shadows just delayed to 2023? It has an October release date on here.
There’s a fair amount of old games here, but also a lot of games I’m looking forward to trying too. Really curious about Haiku the Robot. Curious if Mineko will end up interesting or not. Can’t wait for Grim Guardians and potentially Shovel Knight Dig. Curious how it compares… also curious why Shovel Knight isn’t in that Dead Cells expansion. I mean, surely that’s a better mascot for the game than the character from Guacamelee?
tinykin is for those hoping for pikmin 4
So many games from the presentation.
This is the Nintendo Direct for you, guys.
Btw, OMG...!
Coral Island ?!
Another indie game from my country Indonesia 🇮🇩 !!! 😄
"No longer human is a high-energy cybergoth action fvck-em-up"
I hadn't heard of this genre before. I had to make sure I was reading it right.
I really like the look of Everdream Valley. Hmm.
Several of these look promising. I'm definitely buying Haiku the Robot next week.
Getting Girard and Arin for the Shovel Knight Dig trailer was the right kind of cringe.
Definitely getting Exophobia!
No Longer Human has an interesting visual style, but it also looks like it might be nigh-unplayable unless you've already taken the red pill and have figured out how to manipulate the laws of physics within the Matrix.
For me, LOUD looks like it's gonna be more playable on a controller with symmetric sticks.
One of the first eShop games I bought was Superbeat Xonic and the asymmetric stick location really messed with the flow.
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