Next week sees the arrival of the new 8-bit ninja platformer Cyber Shadow on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
If you were planning on holding out for a physical copy, it seems you might be waiting a while. In an interview with Comicbook.com recently, developer Aarne Hunziker said he was all for a physical release, but had nothing planned right now.
"A physical release would be awesome indeed, but not in the plans at this time. I need to rest."
Publisher Yacht Club Games was previously asked about a physical release back in December and responded with something similar, stating how "awesome" it would be, but at the time, wanted to focus on the launch of the digital version.
"That would be awesome! Right now, we are focusing on a digital release. If we do end up going the physical route, we will announce it on our social media pages! Stay tuned for more updates about our upcoming published game!"
Keep an eye out for our own Nintendo Life interview with Aarne Hunziker later today.
Will you be picking up Cyber Shadow when it arrives on the Switch eShop next week? Tell us down below.
[source comicbook.com, via gonintendo.com]
Comments (39)
I plan to get this, I'll wait and see if they do end up releasing a physical copy.
I plan on getting this but at the same time do we know this will be good?
@N8tiveT3ch Gee, it’s almost as if that’s the point of reviews 😉
Translation: buy it now you rubes that we can bilk you physical game lovers out of double the money (or more).
@nessisonett well reviews on Nintendo life aren't always accurate. People on here have different opinions compare to all the other game reviews on YouTube or other forums. It's better off doing researching first.
Anyways, I didn't even hear any news about this game for switch. Looks interesting
I’m curious if the jumping is a touch floaty? Maybe it feels better than it looks. I mean it does look good for the bulk of it.
I do wish more devs would go all in on 4:3 aspect as those most interested in the game are probably playing a lot of games happily in standard def anyway
I feel very confident in this one. Went ahead and pre-purchased it.
they will release a physical when their pile of money starts to disappear.. the way of humanity..
EDIT: This game looks awesome
Yeah, I have this rule now that I won’t buy anything on my wishlist > 20 euro, since most of those games eventually release physically somewhere.
That's ridiculous. They know it'll be a success, if only for their previous work. I'll wait.
Looking forward to it either way, already pre-ordered it and anxiously waiting until Tuesday to play it. Looks great, hopefully it plays great too.
@Moroboshi876 Yacht Club are just publishers, it’s Hunziker’s first game. It’s really got nothing at all to do with Shovel Knight and can’t really be compared.
Buying day one. Also the download size is about 200mb.
@nessisonett My apologies then, it has always been announced as the next game by Shovel Knight creators.
@Mr_Persona Not sure what you mean by accurate.. There is always a variance in review scores, which is why there are aggregators like Metacritic. If anything, I'd say you generally get less "accurate" reviews by your typical Youtuber than you do with review sites/magazines like Destructoid, Nintendolife, Edge etc.
Finally the legacy continues with game number 10...
1. Ninja Gaiden (NES)
2. Ninja Gaiden II (NES)
3. Ninja Gaiden III (NES)
4. Ninja Gaiden (SMS)
5. Ninja Gaiden (SGG)
6. Ninja Gaiden Shadow (GB)
7. Shadow of the Ninja (NES)
8. Return of the Ninja (GBC)
9. Ninja Spirit (TG16)
10. Cyber Shadow (Switch)
Notice that they all feature a ninja, have the same gameplay, and every title contains either the word "ninja" or the word "shadow", if not both.
For anyone with the option, Cyber Shadow is also coming out on Game Pass. Personally, I’m more likely to play through it on Switch, but when it comes out on both at the same time...
WHAT!? Why am I only hearing of this game now? It looks awesome!
@Giygas_95 Same here.
Anyone knows if it'll have scanlines or some CRT filter? I don't like sharp pixels, I like it smooth...
I feel like these games need to be out long enough to gain enough notoriety to deserve a physical release.
It has "Limited Run Games" written all over it, frankly. Still, I'm in the mood for it NOW.
I’m not the kind of guy who cares, I’m totally fine with digital...but this is obviously going to get a physical release someday.
@roboshort that's your opinion. would you rather to get reviews from gamers or people who mostly play sega or Nintendo games. Nintendo life is full of mostly big Nintendo fans. And l'm not saying Nintendo fans on here only play Nintendo games, l'm saying Nintendo games is what they're mostly familiar with.
It’s an effective strategy to get people to double dip.
Won't buy day one - I like Metroidvanias but not sure how good the game design and controls will be. No doubt it will sell well off the back of Shovel Knight's popularity.
@Moroboshi876 That's what I thought. Glad I didn't pre-order.
@Friendly And / or get heavily discounted sooner than later on the eShop.
Sadly many of these titles see a physical release only after they are successful. I understand that's just how it works but I'm not interested in waiting or buying a game twice, unless I absolutely love it.
With all of the articles on NL about Cyber Shadow, a friggin REVIEW would be nice BEFORE the intro sale ends. I've said it before and I'll say it again - putting a new game at a discount before you can ever play it just to get people to take the gamble is dirty business. NL, when are you going to post a review? After its release, or before?
@N8tiveT3ch I played a demo at PAX East 2019 and I was very impressed. Ended up being my favorite demo of what I played.
@nessisonett Not entirely... beyond publishing, Yacht Club is also helping with playtesting and providing the developer with feedback and advice. I know that's a far cry from a development role, but given their experience I think it still bodes really well for Cyber Shadow.
The luxury of a substantial backlog means I can afford to play the waiting game.
Shovel Knight eventually got a physical release, so it's not as though Yacht Club don't have experience.
The game looks great. A physical edition would sell like some lovely, hot, retro-styled, collectable cakes that can sit on your shelf, handsomely, with the other...cakes.
Put this way no Physical options I can wait...
@N8tiveT3ch ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa it's going to be incredible.
Limited Run or someone else will snap this up in a flash. This game is about to become an all-time classic.
I want it nooooooow but also want a physical release, but also don't want to buy both. If only you could get a discount for buying both....
I'll be playing this on my Xbox Series X and buying if very good as physical on Nintendo Switch.
@Tourtus me too!
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