Guide Best Nintendo Switch Metroidvania Games
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News Rom-Com Dating Sim 'Love Esquire' Invites Players To "Git Gud, Get Laid" On Switch
"Find man's greatest pleasure" later this week
News Nintendo Accused Of Allowing "Pirated Software On The eShop" By GBA Emulator Developer
"Makes me wonder why I put thousands of hours into writing freely available software"
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I solve crimes with a little help from my friends
Switch eShop - News
October2021
News Bandai Namco Shows Off Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2's Next DLC Character
A Saiyan from Universe 6 has arrived
Bandai Namco's action role-playing fighting game Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 has announced the next downloadable content character on the way. It's Caulifa (Super Saiyan 2), who represents Universe 6 in the Dragon Ball Super series. She'll join the game as an addition to "Legendary Pack 2" this fall. Here's a look...
News Minecraft Dungeons Is Getting Seasonal Adventures This Holiday
Players can also take on a new 'Tower' challenge
The hack-and-slash Minecraft Dungeons will be getting even more new content this holiday season. During this year's Minecraft Live event, the team at Mojang announced new Seasonal Adventures. As the player, you'll progress through an all-new progression system to earn pets, flairs, emotes and skins,...
News Wish Kingdom Hearts Was Native On Switch? A True Port Is Still "Undecided"
We speak to series producer, Ichiro Hazama
During the recent Super Smash Bros. presentation, which revealed Kingdom Hearts' Sora as the final DLC fighter, it was revealed that the entire Kingdom Hearts series is headed to Switch. What should have been an incredible announcement
Review Cotton Guardian Force Saturn Tribute - Great Games Let Down By Poor Ports
A slightly troublesome trio of tributes
This trio of retro shmups — Cotton 2, Cotton Boomerang and Guardian Force — have released under the “Saturn Tribute” umbrella (bundled together on a physical cartridge in Japan that's recently been announced for the West, or available individually via your local eShop at the time of wr
News Diablo II: Resurrected Is Still Being Plagued By Hellish Server Outages
Blizzard issues an update
In the month of September, Blizzard launched Diablo II: Resurrected - a remaster of its classic ARPG hack-and-slash, originally released on computers two decades ago. While this remaster encountered some teething issues at launch, players were (mostly) still able to access the online mode, grind levels and access their...
News Ninjala Has Now Been Downloaded Eight Million Times On The Switch eShop
GungHo celebrates with free Jala
GungHo Online Entertainment has announced its free-to-play Nintendo Switch eShop exclusive Ninjala has now reached a whopping eight million downloads worldwide since it arrived on the platform in June 2020. Once again, it'll be thanking the community by awarding players with 100 Jala each (that's the in-game...
News Firefighter Blastoise Is Now A Thing Thanks To Pokémon Unite
Have the Squirtle Squad evolved?
Pokémon Unite continues to deliver fantastic, meme-worthy variations of the series' famous cast of characters, this time giving the gift of Firefighter Blastoise to the world. That's right, a new piece of Holowear has been added to the game and is now available to purchase; technically called 'Firefighter Style',...
Random The Battle For Alphabetical eShop Supremacy Ramps Up With 'a'
AAA Clock has it beaten, though
The eShop is crowded, and even if your game is particularly good there's still a lot of hard work - and some luck - needed to get attention, positive word of mouth and solid sales. There are tricks to try and get around it, of course, as we've seen with crazy discounts of 90%+, and a slightly stranger strategy seems...
News The Dungeon Encounters Launch Trailer Doesn't Show Much, But The Music Shreds
Grid grinding
Dungeon Encounters was an interesting reveal during the Square Enix presentation from Tokyo Game Show; it's a dungeon exploration RPG that's opted for a minimalist aesthetic. It's out today (14th October) on the Switch eShop with a 20% discount until 21st October. The launch trailer above is rather fun for the shredding guitar solo,...
News Charming Puzzler 'Where Cards Fall' Plays Its Hand On Switch Next Month
50 puzzles tell a coming-of-age story
Looking for a new indie puzzle game full of gorgeous art and charming vibes? Then you might want to keep an eye out for Where Cards Fall, launching on Switch on 4th November. From developer The Game Band and publisher Snowman, Where Cards Fall is described as "a slice of life puzzle game" that has you building...
Review The Good Life - Cats, Dogs, And The Best Version Of Britain We've Seen Since Galar
She's more of a dog person
White Owls Inc. really buried the lede in their Kickstarter description of The Good Life. We’ll do the same here and see if you can spot it: The Good Life is a “daily-life debt repayment RPG” in which you play as an American woman in a pastoral English village, enjoying day-to-day activities such as taking...
News 'Henchman Story' Brings Choice-Based Supervillain Adventure To Switch Today
"Between a classic Telltale game and a text adventure"
Today sees the launch of Henchman Story on Nintendo Switch, a choice-driven adventure game from developer Silken Sail and publisher Top Hat Studios. The game tells the story of Stan, an average guy who ends up earning himself a job as a lowly henchman to the eccentric Lord Bedlam. The comic...
News Peaceful Puzzler 'A Little Golf Journey' Is Out Now On Switch, Here's The Launch Trailer
"Who knows what mysteries you might uncover"
The games industry seems to love cute little golf games right now, and A Little Golf Journey is the latest to try and grab our attention on Switch. Developed by Okidokico and published by Playtonic Friends, A Little Golf Journey is swinging onto the Switch eShop today. You can go ahead and pick it up for...
News Kemco Sale Discounts 11 RPGs Across Switch And 3DS
Up to 50% off
Another month, another sale from Kemco. It's a tradition at this point. Yes, the Japanese publisher and developer is back with another round of discounts across the Switch and 3DS eShops. Eleven RPGs are available in the sale in total, and while Kemco's mass-produced lineup of role-playing adventures aren't usually considered the...
News Another Classic Namco Title Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives This Week
Rally-X returns
This week's arcade archives release from Hamster Corporation is the 1980 Namco "maze chase" classic, Rally-X. Here's some PR and screens: “RALLY-X” is an action game released by NAMCO in 1980. Players control a car and dodge pursuing red cars while collecting flags. Stall the red cars using a smokescreen when they get too...
News Take A Look Behind The Scenes Of The Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo Soundtrack
Drawing on inspiration from the film
Though we'll need to wait until 2022 for Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo on Switch, we're nonetheless still rather intrigued by what it'll deliver. Publisher Microids has now published the second of its Dev Diary video series on the game, this time focusing on the soundtrack. It's an interesting insight into the...
News Switch Online Subscribers Can Now Play The Jackbox Party Pack 6 For Free (North America)
Game Trial now on for a limited time
Switch owners who are subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online can now play The Jackbox Party Pack 6 in its entirety for free for a limited time. This quirky, multiplayer party game collection is now available as the latest offering in Nintendo's Game Trials series. As we explained earlier today thanks to Europe's...
Review Gang Beasts - An Adorably Janky Brawler Arrives Late To The Switch Party
Boneless brawler
In the Party Game Hall of Fame, Gang Beasts is one of the OG big dogs, alongside Nidhogg, Jackbox, and Overcooked. Gang Beasts is a chaotic, wonky physics brawler that relies on the utter incomp-itude of its players to create mirth and merriment, and much like a massive chocolate cake or a puppy, it's always been a huge success...
News Batman Returns To Rocket League For Halloween's Haunted Hallows Event
Batmobiles, new Arena and more...
Psynoix has announced that Batman will be making a grand return to Rocket League just in time for Halloween, bringing new Event Challenges, cars, items and more along for the ride. DC's legendary hero will headline the game's annual Haunted Hallows Event which kicks off again tomorrow, 14th October. It'll introduce...
News Battle Royale FMV 'Bloodshore' Gets New Cinematic Trailer And Switch Release Date
Featuring 8 hours of film
Wales Interactive has shared a new cinematic trailer for its latest FMV game, Bloodshore. Oh, and we've also got a confirmed release date, too. The game will be blasting onto Switch on 3rd November, with players watching a group of influencers, death row inmates and failing celebrities compete for a life-changing cash...
News VirtuaVerse, An "Old School Cyberpunk Point & Click", Arrives On Switch Soon
Point and tap
The point & click genre has been having a rather enjoyable renaissance in recent years with the Switch eShop being well supported. Another that's due soon is VirtuaVerse, developed by Theta Division, which launches on 28th October. As you can see in the trailer above it's going for a hacker / cyperpunk vibe in the 'not-so-distant'...
News Prison Architect Will Soon Be Free On Nintendo Switch Online For A Limited Time
Download it now!
Nintendo of Europe is giving Switch Online subscribers the chance to check out Prison Architect: Nintendo Switch Edition for free next week. The BAFTA-winning simulation and management game is the latest title to be offered up as a Game Trial (events that let Switch Online subscribers download and play a full game for a limited...
News Circuit Superstars Is Out Now On PC And Xbox, 'Coming Soon' To Switch
It's been a long formation lap
The last time we mentioned Circuit Superstars here on Nintendo Life was way back in 2019, when it was confirmed that the Original Fire Games-developed title would be published under the Square Enix Collective indie publishing label. Back then it was pegged for 2020, but things happen and the game has spe
Mini Review Gleylancer - A Brilliant 16-Bit Shmup Sparkles With Mod Cons
Stick to it and believe in your power!
Retro re-releases falling outside the familiar safety of the M2, Hamster, or Code Mystics stables are usually one thing and one thing alone — a plain ROM bundled with some inoffensive but unspectacular emulation options. It’ll work, it’ll be official, and... that’s about it. If those bland goals had...
News Pinchcliffe Grand Prix, Based On The Hit Norwegian Stop-Motion Film, Races Onto Switch
A spiritual successor to the DS game
From developers Ravn Studio and Invictus Games, Pinchcliffe Grand Prix will soon be racing onto Nintendo Switch, it's been announced. The game's based on The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix, a Norwegian stop-motion animation that's thought to be the most widely seen Norwegian film of all time. It retells the story of the...
News After A Small Delay, Gang Beasts Is Now Available On Switch
Physical release coming soon
As promised, multiplayer party hit Gang Beasts is now available on the Nintendo eShop following a small delay. Originally destined to launch for Switch last week, the game is now available to pick up for $29.99 / €29,99 / £24.99. You've probably heard all about the game already, but just in case, here's a recap:...
News Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Includes A Cracking '80s Soundtrack, Here's The Full Songlist
Including Wham!, Blondie and (yes) Rick Astley
Cast your minds back to Nintendo's E3 Direct and you'll remember the slightly surprising announcement that Square Enix's Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy would be headed to Switch. It'll only be available on Nintendo's platform as a Cloud version, unfortunately, but the release date is now just around...
News Pokémon-Inspired Monster Crown Is Out Today On Switch, Here's The Launch Trailer
Breed over 200 monsters
Today sees the launch of Monster Crown, a monster-taming RPG that's looking to give Pokémon fans an alternative take on the genre on Switch. If you've read our full review, you'll know that Monster Crown is a decent effort but one that, in our opinion, ultimately feels like "a jankier and less addictive version of the...
News Quake On Switch Now Supports Mouse And Keyboard Controls
Part of the "first major update"
One of the standout releases on the Nintendo Switch this year has been the enhanced version of the original Quake title, celebrating 25 years of id Software's first-person arena shooter. The game got its "first major update" for the Switch and multiple other platforms last week, but one thing you might have missed...
News Demon Turf Brings Stylish 3D Platformer Action To Switch Next Month
A 3D platformer "with attitude"
Last year in June, Fabraz - the team behind the excellent 2D platformer Slime-san - lifted the lid on a brand new 3D platformer "with attitude" known as Demon Turf. It was more recently confirmed it would be published by
News Capcom Says It's Unable To Add Cross-Save And Cross-Play To Monster Hunter Rise
It'll be a completely fresh start on PC
Earlier this month, Capcom ran a survey asking a series of questions about its insanely successful Nintendo Switch release, Monster Hunter Rise - which will also be making its way to the PC in January next year. One of the questions that got the most publicity was about the possibility of cross-play,...
Review Disco Elysium: The Final Cut - Still An Absolute Triumph On Switch
Where is my mind?
Every now and then, a game comes along that feels completely unique. Now, we know what you’re thinking: you’ve seen the same thing said about countless titles over the years — what makes this one so different? We get it; more often than not, when a game is described as ‘unique’, you can probably identify at least a few...
News Gear Up For Doctor Who: The Edge Of Reality With Official Gameplay Footage
"You're the Doctor now"
It's been a fascinating couple of months for Doctor Who fans, with the excellent Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins arriving in August on Switch, and with Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality now just days away from its 14th October release. It's a game that made its debut (sort of) previously in VR as Edge of Time, but as the...
Mini Review A Juggler's Tale - Stylish But With Some Strings Attached
I got no strings to hold me down
A Juggler's Tale will feel instantly familiar if you’re a fan of PlayDead’s Inside and Limbo. A narrative-driven 2.5D adventure game, A Juggler’s Tale share’s much of the same DNA as its critically acclaimed siblings (it even feels a bit too familiar at times). Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,...
Mini Review Beast Breaker - A 'Pinball RPG' With Surprising Depth
A breakout hit
Beast Breaker places you in the role of Skipper, a brave little mouse who’s tasked with killing giant (well, to a mouse anyway…) beasts that threaten the peaceful lives of the towns and settlements populated by other adorable animals. You do so by engaging with gameplay which is one part pinball game, one part strategic RPG, which...
News XSEED Is Bringing An Updated Version Of Corpse Party To Switch Later This Month
Just in time for Halloween
XSEED Games has announced an updated version of the 1996 cult horror classic Corpse Party will be released on the Nintendo Switch here in the west on 20th October for $19.99 USD. There'll be a 10% discount at launch. The Switch version was originally released in Japan earlier this year on 28th February. The original game...
Reminder Ninjala's Hatsune Miku Collab Event Is Now Live
Rock out with the world-famous virtual idol
GungHo Online Entertainment is currently hosting a special event in its bubblegum brawler Ninjala starring the world-famous virtual Japanese pop idol Hatsune Miku. As previously mentioned, the Magical Mirai 2021 tour runs until November 7th and gives players the chance to "battle to the beat" with several...
Reminder Tetris 99 Is Hosting A Monster Hunter Rise Event This Weekend
Unlock a special theme
Update [Sat 9th Oct, 2021 17:00 BST]: The Monster Hunter event for Tetris 99 is currently underway. If you want to unlock this unique theme, you'll need to accumulate 100 event points. Good luck! Original story [Tue 5th Oct, 2021 02:45 BST]: Next time you're back at camp in Monster Hunter Rise, why not take some time out to...
Review SGC - Short Games Collection #1 - It's All In The Name
Not really shorts weather
Gaming and gamers aren’t what they used to be. In the '80s, strict gatekeepers foisted action-flick-derivative moneyspinners on children; now, one-person indie devs suggest conceptual art experiences to midlife wage-slaves. Nerd Monkeys is hunting that time-poor customer with games “that you can play through from start...
Review Tetris Effect: Connected - Mizuguchi's Masterpiece Finds Its Ideal Platform
Better connected
Has there ever been a more perfect marriage of hardware and software than Tetris and the Game Boy? Despite not being an original Nintendo IP, Tetris felt like it was made for the monochrome portable, and it's hard to imagine either of them being anywhere near as successful without the other. However, Tetris is very much its own...
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In September 2021 (Europe)
The eShop's biggest games
Nintendo has shared an updated list of Europe's most-downloaded Switch eShop games, revealing which titles were the most popular during September 2021. This month it's Diablo II: Resurrected's turn to take the limelight, with Nintendo's own WarioWare: Get It Together! having to settle for second place in its debut month...
Reminder Knockout Home Fitness Is Out Now Across Europe And Australia
Better late than never
Fitness fans in Europe and Australia can now get their hands on Knockout Home Fitness either digitally via the eShop or physically at select retailers. The game launched in the US last month, with those of us on the other side of the Atlantic having to wait just a little bit longer to check it out for ourselves. It's a new...
News Namco's Hack & Slash 'The Genji And The Heike Clans' Joins The Arcade Archives
Out now!
This week's arcade archives release from Hamster Corporation is the 1986 Namco side-scrolling hack 'n slash game, The Genji and the Heike Clans. Here's some PR and screens: "Players control the hero Taira no Kagekiyo on a mission to the capital city of Kamakura, to defeat the Demon Genji Clan's king Yoritomo. The player will face attacks...
News Quake Receives Its "First Major Update" For Nintendo Switch
Improvements, bug fixes and more
The enhanced version of Quake was released on the Nintendo Switch back in August, and now a few months later the game has received its very first "major update" for all platforms. It includes improvements to the controls, maps, online multiplayer, bots, and a lot of bug fixes. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy...
News Cosmic Is An Intriguing 'Interdimensional Adventure' Out Next Year
From new studio King's Pleasure
Poland is a hotbed for game development, with a large number of companies big and small making their mark on the industry. King's Pleasure is another new studio based in Krakow, with its team boasting credits including Cyberpunk 2077, Serial Cleaner and Vampire: The Masquerade ?
Review Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan - A Novel And Very Twee Paper Mario-Alike
Billy Yes Mates
We’ve seen some twee stuff here in the Nintendo Life zeppelin, but Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan may be the twee-est thing ever created by human hands. It’s so ruddy twee that it might as well have been coded by the Teletubbies, all crowded ‘round Po’s little belly computer trying to punch in line after line of...
News Bonito Days Is Basically Monkey Ball's Monkey Target, But Transformed Into A Full Game
Count us in
Ask any Super Monkey Ball fan to talk about their favourite part of the series, and you'll likely hear the words 'Monkey Target' come flying out of their mouth before you've even had a chance to finish the question. There's a reason the minigame's so popular – because it's just so good. So imagine then, if you would, a game that takes...
News The "Silly" Party Brawler Gang Beasts Has Been Delayed For Switch
It will now arrive next week
If you were looking forward to the multiplayer brawler Gang Beasts arriving on the Switch today, we've got some unfortunate news. The title has been ever so slightly delayed - meaning you're going to have to hold out until 12th October to get your paws on the Switch version. "Gang Beasts on the Nintendo Switch will...
News Mon Amour, A 'Flappy Kissing Game' From Onion Games, Swoops Onto Switch Soon
"The more you kiss, the better you get"
Onion Games is a studio with some much admired developers in the team, and has won a number of fans on platforms like Switch with recent releases like Moon and Dandy Dungeon - Legend of Brave Yamada. Well known for its eccentric style, the developer is sticking to its approach with the bizarre but intriguing...
News Classic Shooter Gleylancer Arrives On Switch Soon
With translated cutscenes and improved modes
Gleylancer is a name that immediately catches the eye of those in our team with a love for retro shooters, so the rather pleasing news is that publisher Ratalaika Games is bringing an improved version to the Switch eShop; it launches on 15th October priced at £5.99/ €5,99/ $6.99USD. When originally...
Guide Nintendo Switch Cloud Games List
Every Cloud Version game on Switch
Nintendo Switch has a slow and steady number of 'Cloud Version' games available — titles that don't run natively on Nintendo's console, but are streamed to the Switch over the internet while they run on servers elsewhere in the world. Below is a full list of every 'Cloud Version' Nintendo Switch game currently...
News 'Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece' Collection Brings The Entire Saga To Switch
10 Kingdom Hearts experiences in one
Yesterday, it was revealed that lots of Kingdom Hearts goodness is headed to Nintendo Switch in celebration of Sora's arrival in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We now have more details on the games headed our way, and there's an awful lot to unpack. The three titles announced yesterday – Kingdom Hearts - HD
News This Is What Kirby's New Kingdom Hearts Form Looks Like In Smash Bros. Ultimate
He's ready to join Mickey and the gang
During the latest presentation for the new Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter Sora, game director Masahiro Sakurai revealed what his own creation Kirby looks like when he uses his copy ability on the famous Kingdom Hearts character. In case you did miss this during the broadcast, here's another look, courtesy of...
News Sylveon Has Joined The Battle In The Switch And Mobile MOBA Pokémon Unite
Start out as Eevee and evolve
Another pocket monster has joined the free-to-play mobile and Nintendo Switch game, Pokémon Unite. This time around it's the Eevee evolution, Sylveon. Sylveon will start off as an Eevee and evolves into Sylveon at Lvl. 4. Here's the full rundown about this new fighter, courtesy of the official game website - including...
Review Aeon Drive - Celeste Goes Cyberpunk In This Satisfying Speedrunner
Gotta go fast
Speedrunning has been an integral part of the gaming community for decades. People might lean on glitches or exploits to 'break' a game, but often it’s simply a case of learning the mechanics, inside and out, to nail down the most efficient route from A to B. Aeon Drive is all about speedrunning; that’s its hook, and it's a good...
Video Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania's Launch Trailer Is An Animated Delight
Out today on Switch!
Today sees the launch of Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania on Nintendo Switch, and the game's been treated to one heck of a launch trailer. You can check it out for yourself above; there's monkeys, bananas, monkeys collecting bananas, Sonic and Tails, snippets of gameplay, and some really lovely animation throughout. Experience...
Review Monster Crown - Enjoyably Old-School Monster Battling For Pokémon Lovers
"I choose you... to read this contract!"
About three years ago, Studio Aurum pitched Monster Crown on Kickstarter, a monster-battling RPG which wasn’t shy about taking inspiration from a certain popular Game Freak franchise. After making over nine times as much money as the initial goal, the title then shifted to Early Access on PC, where it was...
News AAA Clock Is Why We Don't Deserve Nice Things On Switch
It's all that Calculator's fault
You remember Calculator, right? The Switch eShop app that is just a calculator and costs actual money, and it became a 'thing' that spawned a thousand witty takes and parody reviews? Yes, you remember, and thanks to all that attention we now have a sub-genre of silly applications trying to get sales through the power...
News Metroid Dread Has Been Leaked Online Ahead Of This Week's Launch
Update: Footage followed by the full game
Update [Tue 5th Oct, 2021 05:30 BST]: Well, it seems more than just footage of Metroid Dread has been leaked online ahead of this week's launch. Here's a bit more information courtesy of the Nintendo dataminer OatlmealDome: Original story [Sun 3rd Oct, 2021 08:05 BST]: It seems M
Video 18 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October
Metroid, Monkey Ball, Mario Party and more!
October is a massive month for Nintendo Switch fans. Not only is the release of the Switch OLED model taking place later this week, but we've also got a stack of exciting new games on the way. As of today, Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is available, and then towards the end of the week, you can get your...
Out Now Toree 2 Hops Onto Switch And Only Costs A Buck
"The epic conclusion of the ice cream arc"
As you may have seen, our Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight opened with Toree 2; in case you missed it, its predecessor Toree 3D gained quite a number of fans as word of mouth spread about its cool blend of '90s-style polygons and
Watch Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight (October 2021) - Live!
Come on in, lovely people
Well hello there. A little over a year ago we had our first Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight, which showed off a whole bunch of varied games for the big N's awesome little hybrid system. Now, just over a year on, we've decided to return - this time however we're going for a shorter, more focused spotlight that is highlighting...
News Four More Classic Shmups Confirmed For Switch, Including Konami's Cult Hit, Xexex
Shooter shower!
Hamster – the Japanese company behind the excellent Arcade Archives series – has announced at the Tokyo Game Show that it is bringing four classic shmups to Switch, including Konami's Xexex. Released in 1991, Xexex is held in very high regard by fans of the genre, and sadly never got a domestic port at the time of release (it...
News Waifu Discovered 2: Medieval Fantasy Hits Switch Later This Month
"It’s your duty to destroy the clothing of these cursed damsels"
Look, as much as we hate to admit it, we ended up rather liking Waifu Uncovered. Yes, it was largely puerile and immature, but the shmup mechanics sitting beneath the smut were actually quite solid – so much so that we awarded it a respectable 7/10 when we reviewed it last year...
Exclusive Rainbow Billy: The Curse Of The Leviathan Is Out Tomorrow, Here's The Launch Trailer
What a lovely day to have a curse
Tomorrow marks the launch of accessible, colourful platforming adventure Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan, and we here at Nintendo Life have gotten our eyes on the lovely-looking launch trailer a bit earlier than expected. As you can see above, it showcases Rainbow Billy's world and his quest to best the...
Mini Review Antonball Deluxe - Fun With Friends That Like Arkanoid
Wario Meh
Simpler, smaller games live or die on the strength of their central gimmick, an idea to grab hold of the player and force them to pay attention. Sadly, Antonball Deluxe's grand design doesn't quite live up to its WarioWare-esque presentation. So what’s the deal? You’ve got a pretty strong central idea in Antonball; think Arkanoid, but...
News Dragon Quest X Offline Has Been Confirmed For Switch, Launches In Japan Next February
But there's still no mention of localisation
Earlier this year during the Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary live stream, Square Enix announced Dragon Quest X Offline - an "offline" version of the MMO Dragon Quest X for Nintendo Switch. At this year's Tokyo Game Show, the company has now locked in some platforms and a release date - revealing the title...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - September 2021
September's best Switch eShop games!
September was another cracking month for new releases on the Switch eShop, with plenty of new offerings that are worthy of your time. These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the games that could so easily be missed in the Switch's ever-growing...
News Arc System Works Reveals Its Debut Trailer For River City Girls 2
Arriving on Switch in 2022
A few months ago, we got our first look at River City Girls 2, in the form of a series of screenshots and character reveals. Now, publisher Arc System Works and developer WayForward have released the game's debut trailer. Although it's in Japanese, it still gives fans a pretty good idea of what to expect from this...
News Koei Tecmo Officially Announces Atelier Sophie 2, Arriving On Switch Next February
Following on from last month's rating board reveal
Koei Tecmo and Gust have officially announced the RPG Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. It will receive a western release next year on 25th February 2022. This is the same title that was previously "leaked" by the...
Review The Forgotten City - Cloud Version - A Skyrim Mod Turned Gripping Narrative Time Loop
Romanes eunt domus
Note: Minor early-game spoilers feature in this review, so if you want to go in totally blind, skip down to the conclusion. Let's get the elephant in the room out of here before we begin. At this point in the year, the "Cloud Version" suffix is nothing new — and neither are the criticisms. The Forgotten City is a seriously...
News Disgaea's Dev Cooks Up A New "Survival Strategy" Dungeon RPG For Switch
The food fight begins in 2022
Nippon Ichi Software - known for series like Disgaea - has announced a brand new food-themed "survival strategy" dungeon RPG for Switch and PS4. It's launching exclusively in Japan next year on 27th January. It's titled Shikabanegurai no Boukenmeshi and requires you to lead a group of adventurers out of a dungeon by...
Mini Review DELTARUNE Chapter 2 - Undertale's Successor Continues In Thrilling Style
"Wow, peachboy, you went all out!!!"
Nearly three years on from the release of Deltarune Chapter 1, the long-awaited release of Chapter 2 is finally here. Available as a combined download on the eShop with the previous chapter, it’s far from a conclusive follow-up, and it introduces more questions than answers, but this generally feels like a...
News Advance Wars' Switch Box Art Recreates The Original GBA Cover
Here's your first look
The cult hit Game Boy Advance titles Advance Wars titles are returning this holiday season on the Nintendo Switch. If the announcement wasn't already a big enough dose of nostalgia for you, we've now got our first look at the box art of this upcoming release. For most parts, it's an accurate recreation of the first game's GBA...
Review UnMetal - A Surprisingly Robust Metal Gear Parody Brimming With Ideas
UnFunny, but UnExpectedly good regardless
Comedy video games. This writer's blood runs cold just to think of them. In a medium that sees you define your own pace, how can comedy possibly work without fundamentally transforming the medium from interactive to inert? The comedy and the gameplay are necessarily completely separate and so few games have...
News Indie Firefighting Game 'Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash Rescue' Sets Switch Alight This December
Three minutes to save the world (and cats)
Thunderful Publishing has announced that Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash Rescue will be heating things up on the Switch eShop this winter, with a 14th December release date now confirmed. The game, which also launches on PlayStation, Xbox and PC on the same day, will have you taking on the role of a firefighter...
News Fatal Frame: Maiden Of Black Water's Latest Trailer Tells The Terrifying Truth Of Mt. Hikami
Launching just in time for Halloween
Ahead of the game's launch later this month, Koei Tecmo has released a brand new trailer for Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water (or Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water as it's known in Europe), diving deep into the lore surrounding Mt. Hikami. As anyone who played the original on Wii U will know, the game has...
Review Lost In Random - A Rich Audiovisual Treat With Inventive But Limited Combat
Finely diced
Lost in Random tells a story of two sisters, Even and Odd, who inhabit a fantastical storybook world of woollen chess pieces and steampunk teapots and the like. They’re separated by the Queen in accordance with a draconian tradition that sees children roll a dice on their twelfth birthday to determine their station for the rest of...
News Square Enix Unveils Dungeon Encounters, Directed By Hiroyuki Ito
Out this month!
Square Enix has wrapped up its live show at TGS, which was a pretty solid showing overall. It also unveiled a surprise new title called Dungeon Encounters, which is directed by Hiroyuki Ito and will feature the ATB (Active Time Battle) system that he pioneered for the Final Fantasy series. It's arriving very soon, too, with a 14th...
News Cyberpunk Platformer 'Aeon Drive' Brings 100 Speedrunning Levels To Switch, And It's Out Now
Featuring a story mode and competitive PvP
If you're looking for a new speedrunning platformer challenge, Aeon Drive might be just the ticket. The game dashed onto the Switch eShop yesterday, bringing 100 cyberpunk-themed levels of speedrunning madness along for the ride. The press release describes it as "the ultimate action-packed challenge", and...
News The Superb 3D Action-Platformer Blue Fire Just Got A Free DLC Expansion
And it's out now!
One 3D action-platfomer that's well worth a look on the Switch is Blue Fire - we said it was a "superb" title that put gameplay first, and was inspired some of the greats. If you still haven't played it, now might be the time - with the publisher Graffiti Games and developer Robi Studios announcing the release of the Void of...
News Want Cross-Play And Cross-Progression In Monster Hunter Rise? Let Capcom Know In This Survey
The PC version arrives next January
As you might have heard, Capcom's insanely successful Nintendo Switch title Monster Hunter Rise is coming to the PC in 2022. If you're interested in checking out this version but are worried about having to start the hunt again, then read on. Following on from the game's spotlight at this year's Tokyo Game Show,...
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News Gang Beasts Gets Feisty On Switch Next Week, Physical Edition Also Confirmed
With Switch-exclusive local multiplayer
Popular multiplayer party hit Gang Beasts will punch its way onto the Switch eShop on 7th October, it's been confirmed. The Switch version comes packed with 21 stages and costume customisation, as well as online and local multiplayer – the latter of which is exclusive to Nintendo's platform. Gang Beasts was...
News Children Of Morta Has 'The Ancient Spirits' DLC On The Way, Free Update Out Now
Free update adds Japanese voiceover
Update: We've been advised that the free update originally due today (30th September) has had a small delay to 7th October. That free update will now arrive alongside the paid DLC next week. Original Article: The Switch is certainly not short of roguelites, but Children of Morta is a popular game in the genre...
News Top-Down Vehicle Combat Game 'Gearshifters' Speeds Onto Switch Tomorrow
Collectors Edition confirmed
Update: It's now been confirmed that Gearshifters will launch digitally on Switch tomorrow, 1st October, with the physical edition coming a little later on the 15th. Physical options include a Standard Edition (which will contain the game only), or a Collectors Edition which includes the game, soundtrack CD, a unique...
News Playtonic Friends Presents Victory Heat Rally, A Throwback 'SuperScaler' Racer
Developer SkyDevilPalm goes right for the nostalgia
Playtonic Friends continues to expand its publishing line-up, and has now confirmed that it's teamed up with developer SkyDevilPalm to bring Victory Heat Rally to PC and Switch in 2022. It was previously successfully funded on Kickstarter, and we featured it in our Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight...
Review Castlevania Advance Collection - Utterly Essential Thanks To Aria Of Sorrow
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Konami has been bringing back some of their older Castlevania titles recently. While 2019's Castlevania Anniversary Collection focuses mostly on the “Classicvania” style of games (stage-based progression, limited lives), this one features the “Metroidvania” style (open-ended exploration, RPG...
News Crysis Remastered Trilogy Gets A Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer
And it's looking gooood
Crytek has released a shiny new trailer for Crysis Remastered Trilogy on Switch ahead of the collection's 15th October launch, and it's all looking very slick indeed. The Switch-specific trailer gives us a fresh look at the trilogy running on Nintendo's platform – remember that single-player campaigns from Crysis 1, Crysis...
News Creepy Tale 2 Brings Point & Click Terror To Switch In Time For Halloween
"This is not a story for good boys and girls"
Publisher No Gravity Games and developer Creepy Brothers have announced that Creepy Tale 2, a point and click adventure that's sure to bring some scares along for the ride, will spook the Switch eShop on 7th October. Unsurprisingly a sequel to the original Creepy Tale, already available on Switch,...
News Astria Ascending, A JRPG From Final Fantasy Veterans, Launches Today On Switch
Here's the launch trailer!
Launching today on Nintendo Switch is Astria Ascending, a JRPG developed by indie team Artisan Studios and a host of renowned Final Fantasy veterans. Said to be "an epic adventure with the charm and pedigree of a classic JRPG", Astria Ascending has players taking control of the Demigods, a crew of eight heroes charged...
News Taito Beat 'Em Up Typhoon Gal Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives On Switch
Available from the eShop
This week's Arcade Archives release from Hamster is Typhoon Gal / Onna Sanshirou. It was originally an action beat 'em up game released by Taito in 1985. Here's some PR and screenshots: "Players control martial-arts challenger Yuki as she faces off with the toughest opponents at rival martial arts schools. Yuki can use...
News The Point & Click Sale Discounts 10 Games On Switch
Sam & Max! Unavowed! Thimbleweed Park! More!
There's been an interesting trend of smaller developers and publishers teaming up on shared promotions, and another to emerge this week is The Point & Click Sale on Switch eShop. It's live now and a group of 10 games in the genre are on discount, running until 6th October at 8am Pacific / 11am Eastern...
News Sheepo Is A Cute Creature-Collecting Metroidvania, Out Soon
Learn new abilities and movements from collected critters
Not every Metroidvania successfully stands out from the crowd on Switch, but Sheepo hopes to do so courtesy of a rather neat mechanic for 'upgrading' your character. The idea is that you're trying to discover and preserve varied creatures on a dying planet, and in the process inherit their...
News Toy Soldiers HD Brings Its Action Strategy Blend To Switch In October
A slight delay to fix leaderboards
Toy Soldiers HD is an upcoming release that has had a few date changes, and now Accelerate Games & Signal Studios Family has pinned down 21st October for its arrival. It's a re-release of an action / strategy hybrid that has given plenty of players fond memories, with this version throwing in all of the DLC of...
News Kukoos - Lost Pets Is A Colourful 3D Platformer Inspired By The Nintendo 64 Era
Due for release this Fall
What's old is new, which is no bad thing when retro-style games combine treasured old gameplay styles with flashy modern visuals. We've seen a steady flow of 3D platformers in that vein over recent years, bringing to mind classics but in lovely HD. Another making its pitch in this genre is Kukoos - Lost Pets, developed by...
News 'Takorita Meets Fries' Is A Visual Novel About Discovering Fries For The First Time
And it comes to Switch this week
Can you imagine a world without fries? Can you imagine how absolutely dreadful such a life would be? Well, for poor Princess Takorita, that's exactly how life is. Yes, Takorita Meets Fries is a new visual novel from Ratalaika Games and Roseverte, and it does exactly what it says on the tin. In the game, Princess...
News The Toy-Themed Shooter Hypercharge: Unboxed Just Got Its "Biggest" Switch Update Ever
New maps, enemies, weapons and more
Digital Cybercherries has released the fourth major update for its toy-themed shooter Hypercharge: Unboxed. It's described as the "biggest update ever" to launch on the Switch and includes a "gargantuan amount" of free content. So, what's included? There are new characters, maps, weapons, enemies, a new play...
News The Horrifying '90s-Style FPS Dusk Launches On Switch This Halloween
Pre-orders are now available
After skipping its Halloween release last year, DUSK - the '90s-style first-person shooter inspired by Doom, Quake, Hexen and even Half-Life - has now locked in release date. It'll now arrive this Halloween on 28th October. If you pre-order now, you'll get the retro-inspired game Dusk '82 for free. And if you would...
News Streaming Giant Netflix Acquires Its First Video Game Developer
Says it wants to deliver a "great collection of exclusive games"
There's been a lot of discussion in recent times about the streaming giant Netflix expanding into video games with its popular service and now it has announced its very first developer acquisition. So, what's the company? It's Night School Studio - known for its debut game Oxenfree...
News Latest Square Enix Switch Sale Offers Up To 60% Off
Global discounts to celebrate Tokyo Game Show
Tokyo Game Show kicks off later this week, and while a lot of the attention will be on live streams and showcases, some of the big publishers will no doubt ensure that it's a global event. Square Enix is doing its bit in that respect by kicking off a big ol' Switch eShop sale, live now in North America...
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