After recently unveiling the release of Gear.Club Unlimited 2 as a Nintendo Switch exclusive, Microids has set out its plans for new games arriving over the coming months. Three of these titles are coming to Switch and we've listed them all down below, along with their official PR descriptions and trailers, for your perusal.
Syberia 3
Syberia 3 is scheduled to arrive on the console on 18th October, both digitally and physically. It was released on other platforms last year and has received mixed reviews from players on Steam.
Play as Kate Walker and accompany the Youkol tribe during the migration of the snow ostriches. Together, you make your way through Benoît Sokal’s magical world, pursuing common enemies and encountering unexpected obstacles. Syberia 3 on Nintendo Switch also includes the DLC ‘An Automaton with a Plan’: play as Oscar and discover a whole new part of Kate Walker’s journey.
Moto Racer 4
Moto Racer 4 is set to release on Switch on the same day as Syberia 3 - 18th October - and will also be available either physically or digitally. This one initially released in 2016, also receiving mixed reviews. The video above is the launch trailer for the game's release on other platforms.
In a world that’s all about freestyle and risk-taking, you must demonstrate your style to win races and become the best rider! Moto Racer 4 on the Nintendo Switch is a single-player game with two game modes – Asphalt and Dirt – where you can choose to ride high-powered or motocross bikes.
[The] Nintendo Switch version of Moto Racer 4 includes the DLCs ‘Sliced Peak’ and ‘Antique Antics’, which are already available on PC, Xbox One and PS4.
The Bluecoats: North vs South
The Bluecoats: North vs South is a little further down the line, so far destined to arrive on Switch in the first half of 2019 as a digital-only release. This one initially launched back in 2012, with Steam user reviews being - you guessed it - mixed. A long time has passed since that 2012 release, however, so we're hopeful that this Switch version will bump up those impressions.
One of the pioneers of strategy games is making a huge comeback with a fully remastered version for the Nintendo Switch! Plunged into the American Civil War, you take control of one of the two opposing sides. In this turn-based strategy game, you will have to master the rules of the board game to conquer territories occupied by the enemy, wage battles in real time, take part in high-speed chases on horseback, or defend your fort in mini shooter games. Playing alone or in multiplayer mode, online or locally, North vs South will delight fans of the genre.
So there we have it - three games all announced for a Switch on a day that's packed full to the brim with indie game-related news.
Do you like the look of any of these titles despite their mixed reviews? Will you be giving them a chance when they arrive in the coming months? Let us know below.
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I read Moto Racer 4 as Metroid Prime 4 and it was an insta-click for me... Until, I actually took the time to read the article.
Yes! Glad I waited for the Switch version of Syberia 3. I know some reviews aren't stellar, but P&C adventures seldom get high scores and I have such nostalgia for the franchise that I have to play it.
I'm starving for motorcycle racing... motogp 18 is unplayable, and mx games are for chumps, so... moto 4, I hope you pull through here 👍
@FireMario887
Did exactly the same thing 😂
where is the link that states moto racer 4 switch version is a single player game ? I can't find that info any where. microids hasnt stated that at all, even on there twitter.
Hoping for these to be well done ports.
Woohoo - can’t wait to play these games with mixed reviews.
The amount of garbage announced/released for the Switch recently has been unbelievable.
I think Bluecoats got kicked off the Apple Store 😂
Oh yeah ! Syberia is a great game so definitely yes for me!
I set my eyes on all three Syberias the moment they were announced, so no changes here. Moto Racer 4? Maybe, although I'm somewhat more into car racers myself. Bluecoats is the biggest and nicest surprise here - that's the first I've heard of the remake and the trailer showcases what may be some neat additions to the game I clocked quite a few hours in on NES. Despite royally sucking at the battle sequences, I found it fun.
I didn't even know they made a Moto Racer 4. I'll be trying that. I love Moto Racer 3.
Just what I've been looking for, 3 crap games.
Syberia 3 - 48%
Moto GP - 49%
North & South - Not enough reviews for a Metacritic score but from what I can tell it's a not very good remake of an average 29 year old game. I actually remember the original.
Can't wait!
@OorWullie Syberia 3 is a 2017 release on PS4 and Xbone, so it's not that old! I was disappointed in the ratings, though, but I think it'll rate higher for me personally.
@Sakura I took the 'old' part out my comment. Not sure why I said that actually cause if a game's good I'll buy it regardless of age. Unfortunately these 3 don't seem to be. I was looking forward to trying the original Syberia's from when they were announced but their steep price put me off. £28 each I'm sure they cost.
Siberia 3 for sure--point & click goodness. Still waiting for Siberia 2 to go on sale again first.
@Agramonte Syberia was a good trilogy I thought; whatchu talkin’ about, Willis?
@Orwellianson Syberia 1-2 are good for their time. You can get them as a combo on iPhone for $6.99.
Syberia 3 is a bit of a mess. It goes on 50% sale on Steam all the time. Not worth $29.99 ($15, it is a good deal)
@OorWullie Yeah, they are expensive on Switch. Other formats are much cheaper. Maybe there will be a sale at some point.
@OorWullie : I played the original on Amiga and it were cool back then.
@Agramonte Noted.
I loved the original North & South on the Amiga 500 back when. It was most fun in multiplayer, so I could see this being a fun comeback if the remake is true to the original. (I’d love to see the original included.) Seeing as you won’t be playing this game for more than 10 hours tops, price could be an issue.
I believe that Bluecoats game is even still on the 360's XBLA service.
@Agramonte who plays on iPhone? How can ppl play without buttons really...
@JJ286 Err, it is Syberia not Mario.
Everyone Who is not paying an extra $53 to play 2 "point and click" games with "buttons" 😏
oh groan 3 old and not even good when they came out games.
I usually try to be positive, but... Meh, meh and meh.
The Syberia titles should all have been released as one package. The first two were way overpriced. And, while I'm sure I'll get hate for this, while the pricing is not as bad, all three Banner Saga's should have been one package considering the age of the first two games. It makes it kinda obvious when, I believe, all three Banners will be released physically on one cart.
Motor Racer 4? The same Motor Racer that has been annihilated and people hate? Yeah but no but yeah but nooooooooooooooooooooo....
OHHH SNAPPPP!
No joke, i just discovered Moto Racer 4 this past weekend and was about to Tweet Microids and ask if they had plans to port it to Switch. Well, that answers my question!
@Sakura7 I think that's reasonable. Syberia 1 and 2 will be released on one cart on 28 Sep (at least, I hope they're on the cart and there isn't a download). Not sure why they haven't done the whole trilogy, especially as 3 is not rated highly, but I'm supposing they want to sell as many copies as they can at the highest price and think that a separate release is the best option. That might be debatable as the whole trilogy at a decent price would be more enticing; sell more at a lower price, rather than fewer at a higher price.
The Switch version of 3 is supposed to be catered to the hardware, so I'm really hoping that's true, though it won't help with the other issues the game has.
Wow! I really did not remember much about the Moto Racer franchise, and I thought it was from EA, but I already investigated, and it turns out that it was from another company that ended up in Bankruptcy (Too bad...), Well, the good point is that the franchise goes ahead, even with another developer.
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> Game "published" by Microids.
> People annoyed by "these" games.
again, nothing new here in Nintendo Life about some people "throwing pests", oh well...
The original North and South was the most fun game on Amiga. Specially on local multiplayer (player vs player) mode! It was strategy before Command and Conquer and Age of Empires. Alas the so called remake (does it even have an official licence? don't think it does) sucks big time. Any remake should copy the original frame per frame with updated graphics.
I hoped Bluecoats would be a bit like a turn based Sid Meyer's Gettysburg! But it looks like a big pile of meh.
@Sakura yeah all 3 on same cart would make it a no brainer, even with me owning first two on original Xbox. BTW, you're the reason I had to add 7!!!!!! May lik e you're style but hate you getting in there first.
@Sakura7 Yeah, sorry about that
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