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Yet another indie eShop release is reporting sales success on the Nintendo Switch. The "side-scrolling musical adventure" Wandersong - published by Humble Bundle - has already exceeded the developer's expectations following its release at the end of September.
Speaking to Destructoid, the game's creator Greg Lobanov said Wandersong on Nintendo's digital platform had outperformed the Steam version in terms of sales, selling nearly three times as many copies. While no exact sales figures were provided, Lobanov did go on to explain how he had since received thousands of messages from people who had played the game and wanted to express their love for the silly bard's adventure.
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If this all sounds like familiar news, that's because there have been plenty of other stories like this in recent times. Just last week, it was revealed the eShop version of Alwa's Awakening sold as much in its first week on Switch as it did in its entire launch month on Steam last year.
Of course, there are many other small-sized teams who have also been successful on the Switch. Not long ago, the Salt and Sanctuary developer revealed the title had sold "super well" in its first week - with numbers rivaling Steam sales. Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King was another, citing higher sales numbers on the Switch than Valve's digital service.
Have you downloaded Wandersong from the eShop? Do you buy most of your indie games on the Switch? Tell us below.
[source destructoid.com]
Comments 51
Soon the PC master race shall fall -_-
Doesn't this happen with every ported Indie game now? I feel like I see "(X Game) outperforms Steam sales on Switch by 300%" at least once every week.
Wished Wandersong would have performed even better. Given that it's a deserving game. I don't think it charted. And that it's a console exclusive for the Switch at the moment.
@NewAdvent lol I too wish I hadn't bought Kamiko -_-
But still no review of it on NL yet countless bowesette articles.
@NewAdvent it’s still on my wishlist Wizard of Legends, what in particular made you regret it.
But, is he Spoony??
@NewAdvent WoL I did not buy as I believe it has procedurally generated elements but kamiko I enjoyed for what is (about 3/4h of first play content for less than 4£ (I bought from Japanese eshop)
@NewAdvent That's why I always buy games I'm on the fence while on sale. I don't feel as bad if I spent less. I've got so much backlog that I often wait for a sale even for a game I really want.
These Switch success stories will never get old, nor will the reasons detractors give why.
It's on my wishlist. Hopefully by the time I get around to buying it there might be a physical edition.
This game looks so good. I’ve laughed every time I’ve watched the trailer on the eShop. Eagerly awaiting a NL review.
I think some of these games would sell even better if there weren’t so many cases of a digital release followed by physical months later. With so many games available, I usually hold off on new digital releases to see if a physical is coming.
So 3 people bought this game on Switch while 1 person did on steam?
This really flies in the face of the perceived "Nintendo Tax" doesn't it?
If humble bundle is making games for the switch, I really hope we get a switch humble bundle soon.
@bimmy-lee It doesn’t really seem like that’s gonna happen at this point. Howeverr, there are many many other reviews from other sites though and I can personally tell you that it is quite good
I wished Nintendo had featured this game on their featured tab on the Switch. This game deserves more than many of the other me-too procedural games that clog the bestseller list. Not to mention, it's a console exclusive for the Switch at the moment. That should count for something over say Guacamelee 2 which launch first on other consoles (not that it's featured nor that it not a good game, just that Nintendo get it last.)
Shame that Nintendo life hasn’t played it yet. Two weeks, no review. 🤷♂️😜
That's not surprising considering that Steam is far and away more crowded than the E-Shop. Less games means more chance for exposure and sales.
I’ve almost finished this game and I LOVE IT!!! The story is charming but surprisingly deep and the persistent optimism that maybe you don’t have to be a hero to make a difference is a nice touch. It’s also funny how all your problems can be solved by singing. 😂
I’ve been waiting for a review ...
@NewAdvent Neither Wizard of Legend nor Kamiko appeal to me, but based on NL's review score I gave Kamiko a chance, and I have to say that I regret that purchase. I just don't get what people like about that game. The art style is ok but the music is forgettable, and the gameplay is just plain boring.
I see Humble Bundle and I'm automatically turned off because I don't want to support IGN in any way.
@kevin74 I think it's safe to say that Kamiko was given a bit of an easy ride because there wasn't much else in the Switch library at the time. If it released today, it might not even get a review here - just look at Wandersong!
You're probably right. And while the Wandersong trailer made me chuckle a few times, it also doesn't really appeal to me.
Like supper cute, a bit like Fe, which had singing mechanism also
@NewAdvent
Ironically those are two games I have passed on that have gotten decent praise.
@Pablo17 agreed. I so wish they’d announce at launch if a physical release is in the works. I don’t mind double dipping twice if it’s really good (see 2019 hollow knight). But i don’t want that to be the norm.
@Tingle_The_Great - Everything changes, but NL used to be a lot more focused on reviews and less geared towards, “Today on Twitter...”, but I’d bet this review shows up next week. I appreciate the personal recommendation. It looks really fun.
I've played about half an hour of a the PC version over at a colleague's house. It's really fun. Gonna get it on my Switch soon.
@NewAdvent
Don't believe everything you hear, regardless of where you....
reddit ;p
But yeah, I've taken people's or Nintendo Fan Site recommendations before, and I usually don't agree much with people's reviews. I now tend to take the general score, and people's comments, and read of different features in the game all into account, but usually watching a Youtube video of the gameplay itself is my best way of gauging whether or not it would appeal to my particular gaming tastes. I've gotten a pretty accurate feel for it as I go
Great, now let's port Blues and Bullets so it can revive itself, bring back the old devs on it that have all already gone there separate ways and... yeah no, nevermind. It's hella dead.
Nice!
Mostly because the switch is so starved for anything worthwhile from Nintendo, people are desperate for anything to play on their systems.
Hmmm who knew that the less you have to compete with the more likely that you sell more
Good stuff. Nintendo were right to go after the Indie developers so strongly. The kind of Seemingly endless stream of good games I’m not used to on a Nintendo system.
So, it sold 3 times more copies but didn't even make it to the top 30 on the eShop. More like "less ignored"
Give the actual number.
Do people realize what we got on PC that week and the following?!. Nobody in their right mind would spend their time (or $20) on this on PC right now 🙃
I might also add: if you launch a game on the Google Play app store, it does NOT automatically show up on the "new and updated" section. If you launch a game on Steam, you'd better hope that The Algorithm thinks lots of people's tastes will align. Nintendo's e-shop seems to be refreshingly simple, like the switch front end: when you open the store, you see all games, most recently released first. I make a point to check it out every day. I feel like nothing cool flies under the radar.
Was wondering why I've never heard of this... No page or review on NL.
More reviews please ... Still go long periods on NL without any.
Still remember when I got flowerworks released... Only in my horror to discover the real challenge was to get any attention from the media. You only have a few weeks post launch, unless you get some traction with an article like this.
How is this for a theory - developers find the best way to boost sales and visibility is to put out a (fake) press release saying how well their game is selling...
The Nintendo eShop is sparse in comparison to Steam, so it’s easier to get a game noticed. And the Switch’s portability makes it a more attractive platform. I have bought way more games on my Switch than any other console, because I love playing on the go.
As for this particular game; I like the visual style, but I’ll wait for a review on how it plays. Come on NL - where is this (and many other) review?
And Kamiko getting some negativity? I really liked it when it came out - it was dirt cheap, and I played for a few happy hours (although haven’t touched it since) - certainly no regret.
@Agramonte What? You’re correct that competition on PC is much higher, but Wandersong is a phenomenal game. Regardless of platform it’s worthy of anyone’s time looking for a fun upbeat game. I hope the game gets more exposure because it deserves it.
@lookmanohands Sure it could be - and maybe someday it will. But that does not change the fact that right now there is no way it will get that "exposure" on PC.
If Indies want to say their games did well on Switch. They can release eShop sale numbers to back it up.
@Agramonte It was #21 on the US eShop. They tweeted about it recently.
@Cathousemaster If you haven't heard of this game, you're spending your time in the wrong places.
@jariw And if they want to release whatever sale number that is #21 on the eShop - Great!.
@jariw probably , but I spend very little time following gaming these days. It was more a criticism of what Nintendo Life is becoming... I would expect all games around the top #100 to at least get a review. It's not that hard!!
@Agramonte For someone who adamantly and obsessively maintains that without hard numbers all conclusions are meaningless, you have no problem claiming that not making the top 30 means they didn't sell much. It implies no such thing. And I don't get why when developers say their game did well you don't simply believe them; are you in a better position to judge than they themselves?
I think they are bound by contract from releasing sales numbers otherwise many am indie would have touted their sales numbers to get additional publicity. But some like Stardew Valley did release their sales number, dont know if it was Nintendo themselves that release the sales number or they hot clearance from the big N.
@techdude If it's going to be released on PS4 and XBox1 later, then it's probably pertinent information for their competition, so they are required to keep it hush. Stardew Valley was already a multiplat so they were free to sing it's praises. (absolute guess work on my part btw)
@PanurgeJr Well that is the logic here... "blind comparison". I read all the time after a Switch game fails at retail "but it is #XX on the eShop"... as evidence on how it sold more. But now 3X Steam sales not even #30 "means nothing"?. The rules seems to change depending on what is convenient 🤔
Nobody is "in a position to judge". Because they did not give any numbers. My point from the Start.
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