Runner3 Will Have a Switch Retail Release With the Help of Nicalis

More goodness for Nintendo.

I loved Runner 2 and have been eagerly awaiting this game. I’m psyched that I can get a physical version, too. Hopefully it releases the same day as the digital one so I don’t have to wait to play.

I hope this doesn't mean Europe get screwed again by Nicalis. This one of the few games wished a more reliable publisher for Europe too would pick up instead.

More physical release ? Yes !
But, Runner 3 ? Not interested.
Maybe another games...

I just can't forgive Nicallis after they never published 90's arcade racer.
I will move on some day.

I feel like I need to say something. I read this last night, but what the story here doesn't say is that North America was only mentioned and that "it will be available at select retailers." And it's Nicalis, so it won't be cheap, it'll be $40. I echo what @XenoShaun says, I too was saying elsewhere that I'd rather some other company would publish these indie games physically, one that doesn't overcharge, doesn't have limited production runs and that has a more reliable rate of releasing games in Europe. Runner 2 is €12 on the Wii U eShop. Noth America had a sale in the past month where it was around $3 I think. Europe didn't get the sale.

http://twinfinite.net/2017/12/choice-provisions-runner3-is-getting-a-physical-edition-for-nintendo-switch/

I’ll probably Still download, but this is cool.

What!? I just mentioned this game as an aside in a different thread. Ask and you shall receive!

Hopefully with The End is Nigh having a retail version but being 15€ on the eShop, this will receive the same treatment, unlike Cave Story and Tiny Barbarian DX which are 30€. I really hope you know what you're doing, Nicalis

Day 1 buy for me since I'm collecting ALL the Physical Nicalis releases

I'm grateful but what's with the price creep? Other Nicalis releases were 29.99 but this and Wonder Boy are hitting 39.99? It's definitely not larger cartridges.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE Hear, hear. I've been pretty vocal about Nicalis on here in the past.It's sad to see them involved with Runner 3 as I was looking forward to that. I've not bought any game they've had their greedy mitts on yet due to their stupid prices. These overpriced physical releases are forcing up the price of the digital version for the sake of price parity. Really though it's nothing to do with having parity, there's no rule saying they must be priced the same as other indies have recently shown.It all comes down to one thing, they're greedy buggers. Plus, they hold games back for ages. 90's Super GP has been ready for release for goodness knows how long .The Kickstarter backers of that game haven't had an update for 2 years. Obviously that's on the developer but I think the guy's long stopped caring due to Nicalis not releasing it.

@SuperCharlie78 That's true, hopefully the End is Nigh is a sign of things to come. Recently, some other indies with a physical release have priced their game lower on the Eshop so Nicalis can't get away with it anymore.

I really want this game and usually would be happy for physical. But it doesn’t seem worth it. I bought the 3DS Bit Trip physically after downloading most on my Wii.

Runner 1,2 & 3 collection might make more sense.

So, it remind me when NDS games all released in Retail, regardless Indie or not, Cheap budget or High budget games, including with booklet inside.

@Anti-Matter lol I feel the same way specially since Nicalis will likely sell this for $40.

@SuperCharlie78 Tiny and Cave being at $30 is such an insult. I'm still waiting for a price drop on Nicalis games and apparently the wait will continue.

That's fantastic to hear! And glad some developers understand that some games games belong on cartridges. My interest in this game just spiked. Looking forward to it.

Why is it Choice and Nicalis seem to understand how to do this where 2K and Capcom do not. I bet Choice will actually even put their game RIGHT ON THE CARTRIDGE!

It's not difficult. It's easy.
Step 1: Get a box.
Step 2: Put your game in the box.

@JoeDiddley Yeah, a fairly cheap eShop release of Runner3 with a trilogy physical release seems to make more sense to me too.

@OorWullie this isn’t true tho. If you get binding of issac on steam with all dlc when not on sale it’s the same price. The same goes for tiny Barbarian. The endi is neigh is 15 on the eshop and 30 physically.

@JJ286 tiny Barbarian is the same price on steam when they are not having a sale. If you add up all episodes of tiny Barbarian you get the same price.

Physical version for me.

@faint I know that it's not just on Switch they're charging these silly prices. I've seen their high prices on other platforms. They can charge what they want for physical and justify it by including whatever, but the digital price should not be forced up with it. As I said in my following comment,The End is Nigh being cheaper on the Eshop is hopefully a sign of things to come. If other indies hadn't taken the initiative though and shown their doesn't even need to be a price parity, would Nicalis have bothered. Going go their previous releases, I'm not sure they would have.

looking forward to this being every bit as ridiculous as the previous two.

Some games should stick to being digital eShop games. To me personally, this is one of those.

@OorWullie Lumo is a recent game that comes to mind. £20 on the eShop and £30 physical. I supported the game physically and feel more willing to support further releases as they show a respect to us consumers also.

Nicalis have no excuse at all. Considering Cave Story and Tiny Barbarian DIDN'T get a physical release in Europe. What's their excuse? - Minus Ittle Dew 2+ as I understand our version has a lot more content than the other console releases.

@XenoShaun Yep, that's the one I was trying to think of. I bought Lumo digitally just after it came out and look forward to playing it soon. I'm not one to make a fuss over a few quid here or there but Nicalis deserve to be called out. Their high prices might not be exlusive to Switch but that doesn't make it any better. They've always had a name for that among other things and I'm not sure why indies go near them. These high digital prices must surely affect their sales, even if it's made up by physical sales.

This should include Runner 1, 2 & 3 to be viable... and it should be $30.

@XenoShaun oh i'm sure nicalis will screw us over again. we can be happy if we get a physical release at all.

@faint yeah and is still too expensive.

Collectibles! Shut up and take my money!

I love Nicalis instruction manuals and physical extras!

If it's as good as Runner 2 was, 40 dollars is nothing. I had more fun playing that than most 60 dollar games.

Nicalis release does not really count as a physical release. They are a collector specialist. I fully understand the frustration over price and availability brought up by @SLIGEACH_EIRE and @OorWullie but I don't think any game picked up by Nicalis would have had any other path to physical release.