We didn't get too many shadow drops during today's Nintendo Direct — Portal: Companion Collection launches today, and a Live A Live demo is also going to be available to download. But one surprise during the presentation was a brand new, pretty darn cute-looking roguelite called Little Noah: Scion of Paradise.
Developed by Cygames, the makers of Dragalia Lost, this pastel-coloured adventure sees you control Noah, an alchemist who crash-lands in some ancient ruins. While she's trying to escape the ever-changing layouts of the ruins, she can recruit Lilliputs (monsters) to fight for her. And in true roguelite tradition, if you die, everything will be different on the way back. But you'll be able to use items to make yourself stronger every time you re-enter the ruins.
And the best part of this reveal? The game is out right now on the Switch. You can download Little Noah for $14.99 on the eShop right here. But before you do, here are some more details on the game.
Create unique teams and combos from 40+ recruitable allies in this casual but compelling game!
Port Manacloud—a nation that owes its power and prosperity to its alchemists. Noah, an alchemical prodigy, is journeying across the skies in her airship when she discovers mysterious floating ruins. As she draws closer to investigate, a cat leaps on board. The cat accuses Noah of being a tomb raider and unleashes a storm that sends her vessel crashing down. In need of parts to repair her ship and driven by curiosity, Noah enters the ruins...
A Casual Roguelite Action Game
Explore dungeons that shift with each playthrough and sweep through foes along the way. Use recruitable allies, "Lilliputs," and items you've collected to defeat the ruin bosses. If you get knocked out during your adventure, never fear—you can use the items you've earned to power up Noah and come back stronger than ever!Repair your Airship, Reap the Benefits
As you venture through the ruins, you'll collect mana to repair and upgrade facilities aboard your airship. These facilities will give you boosts to make your next adventure smoother. Each facility gives different boosts, so choose how you want to power up Noah.Unique Parties, Unique Combos
Recruit the Lilliputs you've acquired into a dungeon crawling party. Attack combos change depending on the order of your lineup—choose from 40+ Lilliputs to customize your party and maximize your power.
And, come on, a cantankerous cat? There's no reason not to pick this up.
Little Noah: Scion of Paradise is out now on the Switch. Will you be downloading it today? Let us know in the comments!
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Might check this out. Art reminds me of Bravely Default.
That's two Noahs on Switch within a month. Can the universe even handle it?
At least I can, so I'm wishlisting the heck out of this game. Might even bag it this summer, although other expenses (including Xenoblade 3 and a lot of juicy Switch stuff on sale right now) put heavy emphasis on "might".
This one looked interesting. It grew on me the more I watched because I was immediately turned off by the art style. It does look fun, though. I’ll wait until I read some reviews before picking it up.
I know nothing about this, but I am downloading it now. It just looks like my kind of thing. Is fun to be compulsive once in a while!
Looks like a fun title, I too will download it later this week.
I like the art style.. will be on my wishlist. With Persona and Xenoblade coming soon, 2022 is a fantastic year for Switch.
It looks interesting, but I'm getting really tired of roguelikes. If it's about padding the length, I'd rather play a linear game where you have to backtrack through every area five times than play through a remixed gauntlet ad infinitum. Too bad Dragalia didn't last a bit longer, or it might have gotten some neat crossover content.
I don’t like the randomness but otherwise I am interested and the price is low enough to throw away.
Little much for me to go in blindly and no release sale so I'll wait for reviews. A bit more simplistic and cutesy than I normally like but it looks pretty cool.
I'll be checking it out, after release. looks like a really fun game to play.
@Elithal I'm glad that I wasn't the only one seeing Bravely Default vibes from the art style and such. 🙂
@Aozz101x @Elithal
It is the same art director, so that'll be why you are getting the BD vibes.
The game certainly looks the part. I'll wait for reviews and as long as it is at least a solid 7/10 then i'll be picking it up for sure.
@Kiz3000 Oh cool. Same here! Waiting for the review.
Why not sell a paid version of Dragalia on Switch?
I already have a ridiculous backlog, but I will be putting this on my wishlist for another day.
The newest game reveal highlight of the direct for me! Looks really cool.
Little Noah looks like it could be nice little game to check out.
@Kiz3000 I've been looking everywhere to confirm if this is Akihiko Yoshida but I couldn't find anything. I'm a big fan of his arts and designs
bought it. i liked the trailer. i bought portal too
I just preordered the Sunbreak DLC, still need to buy Shredder’s revenge, and now this, and then the other drops. Good thing I can support this habit. Lol
@Kiz3000 thanks for the clarification! At first glance, I thought it must be a Bravely Default spinoff, until I realized Square Enix has nothing at all to do with it.
Too many colours, too much saturation. The art style isn’t coherent and this immediately kills the Bravely vibes.
Is the jury out on whether it’s a ripoff or just the same designer?
I'll be waiting for some reviews first but I'm definitely intrigued. A metroidvania that has cats? Sold!
From what I heard this is Noah's second appearance, she first starred in a mobile CoC-clone released back in 2015 (which is already closed years ago) and this one is a brand new game using the old IP and assest.
I might try this game sometime in the future.
Straight up stole Edea from Bravely Second gave her an eyepatch and put her in their game. They even got the hair ribbon and the exact color of her outfit. And I'm totally okay with it.
Like the art style! Really curious, but waiting for more info and reviews.
Lapis x Labyrinth but actually good
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