The annual BitSummit indie games festival in Japan is only a few weeks away, meaning those lucky enough to be attending the event will get to go hands-on with some of the most exciting independently-developed titles coming on the horizon. And a new update to its official website promises some new exciting additions to Nintendo Switch's growing digital library.
News had gone suspiciously quiet on the Switch version of clever, artistic puzzler She Remembered Caterpillars, a 'fungipunk fantasy' about love, loss, and holding on, told in the format of a colour-based puzzle game. There's also the relaxing and emotional aerial exploration of Above, the fast-paced side-scrolling 2D slash action of Samurai Jet and the robotic puzzle solving of World for Two.
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Check out a selection of trailer for one of these titles, Above, above. Let us know which ones have caught your eye and share your thoughts below...
[source bitsummit.org]
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With all those indies incoming Nintendo really needs to get the eShop in order. It'd be a shame if some hidden gem remained, well, hidden.
Sounds like some great games coming
Above looks decent but it made me realize how much I would like a sequel to the Flame in the Flood with traveling by plane to procedurally generated islands.
I NEED A 3D SPACE SHOOTER LIKE ROGUE SQUADRON I NEEEEEEEEEED IT
Love the look of Above, but it looks like there is no way to change view to first person, so a bit put off
Anyone know when She Remembered Caterpillars is expected to release? Can't seem to find any information on Switch release.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again... "She Remembered Caterpillars" is one of the finest game names ever, and I must purchase it for that reason.
@Ooyah Agreed. Can’t wait!
@justin233
I am hoping that it has a story which explains the title. Why does she remember caterpillars? Were they once important to her? Why did she forget them? I am painfully aware that it may sound as if I am being facetious, but I am in earnest! Maybe because I am sick of the usual "Brave person must defeat evil!" spiel. Such a title could make for an oh so different story. I am doubtful if this will have much in the way of exposition... but I really hope that it does!
ok so here's my issue with this. I love indie games, when done right. Some of the best games i have played or at least the most enjoyable and unique have been indie titles. The ehsop however is a horrible place for them.
Half the time they are twice the price on eshop, or more, than the other platforms they are on. There is also a staggering amount of garbage titles making it really hard to find decent titles.
Oh not more indies! When switch came along I decided never to buy an indie game ever again.
@Lord Why, what did more games do to you.
@earthinheritor We are all waiting the eShop overhaul. As for the price, it may be some Nintendo tax and fewer indie galas, humble bundles, steam sales etc. than on other platforms.
I think that Nintendo tax is what makes people making free to play games reluctant to release on Switch. Blizzard may not want to pay Nintendo a cut from their Hearthstone packs and they wouldn't want to increase their price either.
@Ardisan it's not that I don't love them but so many are very samey at the moment.
I have a rule of thumb which means for every £ I spend I want an Hr back so an example would be if I buy an indie for £6 I want 6hrs gameplay.
Now this is easy on 1st and 3rds but recently I'm finding that it's not working out with indies.
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