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March2022
News Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 Is Shooting To Switch This July
Keiji Inafune reveals the date in a new trailer
Nearly two years on from its initial announcement, Inti Creates has revealed that Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is coming to Switch this summer — on 28th July to be precise. The game was first introduced back in June 2020, so it's taken a while for this 2D action series to officially become a trilogy...
Review Dark Deity - A Shameless But Satisfying Fire Emblem 'Homage'
Emblematic of a certain other fantasy tactics game
Well, it's about time someone really, properly ripped off Fire Emblem: Three Houses. No, really, don't get upset; that is truly not the insult it reads like. After all, with no new mainline series title on the horizon — no, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes doesn't count — don't fans deserve a...
News PS2 Stealth Action Title 'Kamiwaza Tourai' Coming To Switch In Japan
Will a western release follow?
Tokyo-based publisher Acquire has announced Kamiwaza Tourai, a remastered version of the PS2 stealth-action game from 2006. The game will launch in Japan later this year. The release will improve on the original release in multiple ways, including HD graphics, updated textures, an auto-save feature, multiple tutorial...
News Roguelite Action Game 'Astebros' Is Coming To Sega Genesis And Switch
Kickstarter campaign is successfully funded
If you're someone who's just itching something new for your Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, then you'll want to keep an eye on Astebros, a new roguelite that will be making its way to the retro console, along with a digital release on Switch. The project has been funded via Kickstarter via developer Neofid...
News Zelda-Inspired 'XEL' Brings Time-Traveling Action To Switch This Summer
A love letter to classic Zelda titles
We've all been hit hard by the recent news that the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be delayed to Spring 2023. It's a necessary move, of course, to ensure that the game will be the best it can possibly be (don't say the Miyamoto quote!), but we can't hide the fact that we're a tad...
News SNK Has Released Another Neo Geo Pocket Color Game On Switch eShop
The return of Big Bang Pro Wrestling
Well, here's a surprise - the Neo Geo Pocket Color title Big Bang Pro Wrestling is now available on the Switch eShop. This title was originally released in 2000 exclusively in Japan. Here's the rundown, courtesy of SNK's official website: It's about to pop off! Muscle-bound wrestlers take the stage for a...
News Dead Cells 'Break The Bank' DLC Adds New Enemies And Weapons, And It's Free
Freecell! No wait that's already a game
If you've got a copy of Dead Cells, or even if you haven't, make sure to check out the latest DLC for the game, which is A) totally free and B) a bunch of new content including new enemies, weapons, and mutations. Did we mention it's free? Here are the things that have been added, plus the full patch notes...
News The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Is Coming To Switch In April
Employee 427 arrives on 4/27
Developer Crows Crows Crows has announced that its acclaimed off-kilter first-person hit The Stanley Parable is coming to Switch on 27th April in the form of The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe. Described as an "expanded re-imagining" of the fourth-wall-breaking original game, it's getting a (re)release across all console...
News 2D Beat-Em-Up 'Wonder Momo' Joins The Arcade Archives Collection On Switch
High-kicks to rival Chun-Li
Hamster has announced that 2D beat-em-up Wonder Momo will be coming to Switch and join the Arcade Archives line-up. It will launch on March 31st (tomorrow!) for the price of $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29. Originally released back in 1987, Wonder Momo was developed by Namco and featured a female protagonist - a rare occurrence...
News Mighty Goose To Add New Levels And A Deadly Foe In Free DLC
"A thanks to everyone who made the launch so egg-cellent"
Mighty Goose is a colourful and frenetic run 'n gun title, which we quite enjoyed in our review last year. Developed by Blastmode and MP2 Games, it's now confirmed to be getting a nice boost with free DLC on 19th April. This DLC looks and sounds promising; it'll unlock after you clear the...
Mini Review Imp Of The Sun - Flickers Of Flair In A Well-Designed Metroidvania
Hail to the Imp
Originality is overrated. So is perfection. There’s something to be said for the scrappy B-tier games that, let’s face it, make up the majority of most systems’ libraries. A lot of them simply don't get a second look because they appear, you know, a bit cheap. And, when we first booted up Imp Of The Sun, we had the same sort of...
News Toaplan's Coin-Op Classic 'Snow Bros.' Is Coming To Switch This May
Update: Check out the new trailer!
Update: Snow Bros. Nick & Tom Special will release on May 19th, 2022. You can check out the new trailer above. Original Story [Wed 16th Feb, 2022 10:30 GMT]: Toaplan's Snow Bros. is coming to the Switch in 'reimagined' form later this year, it has been revealed. Originally released in 1990, Snow Bros. was...
Download it today
It's always nice when games are able to provide updates that make the experience accessible to even more players, and the latest title to do this is Puzzle & Dragons Nintendo Switch Edition. After arriving on the platform last month, GungHo Online Entertainment has issued the version 1.02 update - adding a controller option...
Review .hack//G.U. Last Recode - Intriguing But Ageing PS2 ARPGs Get A Solid Remaster
"I'm in"
Multimedia projects can be tremendous accomplishments when pulled off right, drawing upon the unique strengths of different mediums to tell an all-encompassing tale. In the early 2000s, Bandai took a shot at one with Project .hack, which began with an anime and spun out to include a manga, a series of novels, and a four-part collection of...
News Former Elite Beat Agents Devs Confirm Next Title, 'Backbeat', To Debut On Switch
Previously brought us Hexagroove: Tactical DJ on Switch
There are a range of intriguing music games on Switch, and another to definitely add to the list is Backbeat, which will make its console debut on Nintendo's system later this year (alongside a Steam release). It's from Ichigoichie, which previously brought us Hexagroove: Tactical DJ on Switch...
News Tributes Pour In For 'Coffee Talk' Developer Fahmi
"He was kind, respectful, and a positive influence to so many"
The games industry has been paying tribute to the developer of Coffee Talk, Mohammad "Fahmitsu" Fahmi, who has sadly passed away aged 32. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. The news was broken by the game's official Twitter account: Since then, tributes have poured in...
News Pokémon-Like Monster Catcher 'Coromon' Delayed On Switch, Will No Longer Arrive March 31st
"we have to delay the Switch launch"
The Pokémon-like monster-catching game Coromon was meant to be arriving on the Nintendo Switch this week, but it seems a last-minute delay will postpone the release of the game on this platform. In an update on social media, the development team explained how they had encountered some "unexpected" online and...
Review Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon Breath - A Middling Shmup Affair
Jumping on the Band Dragon
No option to rotate a display in a vertical oriented shoot-em-up is a worrying sign. Nevertheless, the option is conspicuously absent in Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. What it does boast, though — unusually for a niche Japanese release — is a top-to-bottom English language translation, which makes this a more tempting...
News Among Us Sees Off DDoS Imposters After A Weekend Offline
"We have a sabotage going on"
Among Us servers appear to be back up and running after a weekend of disruption following a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack. After 48 hours+ of zero or limited online play, the Among Us team updated its Twitter account with "servers maybe ok now?", and we've been able to play a game without any issues. The...
News Dusk Diver Sequel For Switch Arriving In The West This Summer
Update: Localisation confirmed
Update [Sun 27th Mar, 2022 17:00 BST]: Idea Factory International will be responsible for the localisation of Dusk Diver 2 here in the west. It'll be arriving this Summer on Switch and multiple other platforms. An announcement trailer was also shared but has been taken down since then. In addition to this, it seems...
News Temtem Still Releasing On Switch, "Preemptive Build" Sent To Nintendo For Certification
"This is just a first step"
Remember Temtem? It feels like we were just talking about it, but in reality, it's actually been a few years now since we got a proper update about the upcoming Switch release. If you have wondered what's up with this Pokémon-inspired creature collection and battle game, it seems Spanish developer Crema has finally...
News Nintendo's Indie Gems Switch eShop Sale Ends Soon, Up To 70% Off (Europe)
Sale finishes on Sunday
Update [Sat 26th Mar, 2022 11:00 GMT]: Just a reminder that Nintendo's Indie Gems Sale ends on Sunday 27th March, so if you haven't snapped up the games below that you want, grab 'em while you can! There'll still be there on Monday, of course. They'll just cost more. Check out the full list of available games on Nintendo's...
News Retro Shmup 'Galactic Wars EX' Docks Onto Switch In April
Boasting 60fps action
Publisher JanduSoft and developer Volcano Bytes have announced that retro shoot-em-up Galactic Wars EX will be coming to Switch, launching on April 21st. The game will boast 60fps gameplay along with modes to cater for solo and co-op players and will cost $7.99 upon its release. Here's some further info from JanduSoft:...
Review Andro Dunos 2 - A Knockout Shmup Success That Nails The '90s Arcade Feel
Pro-Gear Spec
The recent trend of resurrecting long-ceased shoot-em-up IPs from the dead, usually when the original developer has shuffled off its electronic coil, is a welcome one. M2 revived Aleste, Platinum Games reanimated the Crestas, and now small indie outfit Picorinne Soft — comprised of brothers Ryo and Satto — has ventured a sequel to...
News 2D Platformer 'The Cub' Brings 'INSIDE' Vibes To Switch
"Inspired by classic SEGA games of the '90s"
A new 2D platformer will be making its way to Switch courtesy of publisher Untold Tales and developer Demagog Studio. The Cub tells the tale of a young boy who, alone on a desolate version of Earth, must escape the clutches of the humans who have long since escaped to Mars. Its gameplay reminds us a lot...
News 'Cursed To Golf' Tees Off On Switch This Summer
It looks like anything but a curse to play
Thunderful and Chuhai Labs' Cursed to Golf will be hitting the Switch fairways this summer. Revealed at today's Future Games Show, this hugely-anticipated title calls itself a "Golf-Like", which mixes roguelike elements with the calm, relaxing sport of golf. That name is a little bit misleading because...
News Dead Funny Bullet Hell 'Restless Soul' Looks Like A Pixelated Paper Mario
Don't rest in peace
Developer Fuz Games and publisher Graffiti Games have announced their newest game, Restless Soul, an adventure game where you solve puzzles and dodge bullets in the afterlife in order to get back to the land of the living. After all, you've got unfinished business up there. Your little ghost character looks a little bit like...
Talking Point Should We Still Be Pre-Ordering Games?
Pre-order this feature and get a free plush of me
A year ago, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town came out on the Nintendo Switch. As the latest instalment in the beloved Story of Seasons (the series formerly known as Harvest Moon) series, it was pretty hyped up in the fiercely-devoted farming game fanbase... only to be more of a fart than a...
News Step Aside, Rocket League - There's A New Car Soccer In Town, And This Time, It's Guinea Pigs
It's Southeast Asia-only, though
Have you heard of Pui Pui Molcar? It's an incredible Japanese-made stop-motion animated series, with short, two-minute episodes that explore the lives and trials of Molcars — gigantic guinea pigs that also happen to be automobiles. "What possible narratives can you write about a guinea pig who is also a car," you...
Mini Review The Ramp - Think Tony Hawk's Pro Skater On GBA, Minus The Grind(ing)
Kick back with a kick-flip
Normally when you think of skateboarding games, you think of high scores and leaderboards — that's what it's all about, right? Well, that and H-O-R-S-E, of course. Stringing insane combos together to build up ridiculous high scores has been a mainstay in the genre since even before the days of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. It...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Release Date Details And How To Get It 'Early'
Tickled pink
When does Kirby and the Forgotten Land come out? What time does it unlock? And how can you get the game early? We can give you the answer to all these questions and maybe even a couple more. Where To Pre-Order Kirby And The Forgotten Land On Switch Kirby and the Forgotten Land can be pre-ordered on the Switch eShop ahead of its...
News Kiss Some Handsome Bodyguards In Dating Sim RPG 'Salty Hounds'
The hounds of love
South Korean developer Topping Palette has launched a Kickstarter for an open-world romance RPG called Salty Hounds, and it's already more than doubled its goal. Originally aiming for only $10,000, they met this in 7 hours, and that was before stretch goals were even announced! The developer has also confirmed that the game will...
News Windjammers But With Guns? Introducing Cyberpunk Sports Title 'Hyper Gunsport'
"Two guns against the world"
As part of the MIX Indie Showcase, cyberpunk volleyball game Hyper Gunsport was announced and is "coming soon" to Nintendo Switch. As showcased in the video above, the game focuses on 2v2 volleyball matches in which you use guns to shoot the ball over to your opponents' side, with an aim to score a point via the...
News Grab Some Headphones For This Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition Music
A preview of new songs and arrangements
After rumours and more years besides of fan hopes, Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition is on the way and arrives very soon, on 7th April. On the surface it'll be the game that many remember and treasure, though Square Enix is adding some optional modern touches to models, backgrounds and even the fonts...
News Perspective-Switching Puzzle-Platformer Toodee And Topdee Is Coming To Switch
2D scrumptious
Another excellent puzzle-platformer is making its way to the Switch: Toodee and Topdee, a game that plays with dimensional perspective to create a ton of brain-tingly levels to solve! Toodee and Topdee is all about the two titular characters, who can each see from a different perspective. Toodee sees everything as a 2D platformer,...
News Pokémon And Digimon-Inspired 'Cassette Beasts' Gets A Cosy New Trailer
Gotta mix 'em all
Bytten Studio's upcoming open-world monster collector Cassette Beasts is shaping up to be a record-scratcher when it eventually comes out. Today, publisher Raw Fury has shared a brand new trailer that showcases the cosy, comfortable world of New Wirral. This turn-based RPG has the look and feel of Pokémon, but with the ability to...
News Beautiful And Brutal Metroidvania 'Souldiers' Gets A May Release Date
A classy take on the genre
Retro Forge revealed at The MIX showcase that its Soulslike Metroidvania, Souldiers, will be releasing on 19th May. To celebrate - and to match its stunning pixel art - a new trailer premiered during the show with some lovely anime-esque visuals from Sunshine Animation, the Spanish animation studio behind intros for games...
News 'Bare Butt Boxing' Will Let You Bare More Than Your Fists On Switch In 2023
Cheeky...
At yesterday's MIX showcase, visual effects studio Tuatara Games revealed a brand new, delightfully silly brawler that's coming to Switch - and you won't need pants for this one. Bare Butt Boxing tells you exactly what the basic premise is from the name alone. A group of aliens, fascinated by boxing, travel to Earth to participate in...
News Sunbathe And Slay Demons With Twin-Stick Shooter 'Slaycation Paradise'
Coming to Switch later this year
Publisher Merge Games has announced Slaycation Paradise, a twin-stick shooter with tower defence mechanics from solo developer Affordable Acquisition (ha!). The game revolves around the 'Slaycation Agency', a state-of-the-art multiverse travel agency built to help disillusioned citizens carry out their...
News 'A Space For The Unbound' Brings Mysteries And Self-Discovery To Switch
Not everything is as it seems
Pixelated narrative adventure A Space for the Unbound will be making its way to Switch this year from publisher PQube and developer Mojiken Studios. The game will follow Atma and Raya on a journey of self-discovery as they navigate the end of their high school years. It's a story that focuses on overcoming anxiety,...
Video Pokémon-Style Monster-Battler Coromon Showcases "Nuzlocke" Mode, Out On Switch March 31st
Cross-save functionality also included
The upcoming monster-catching and battle game Coromon arrives on the Nintendo Switch at the end of the month, and in the lead up trainers are learning more and more. The latest video showcases the five different difficulties and customisation options - including the built-in Nuzlocke mode. There's also mention...
News New Free DLC Is Now Available In Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist Of The Mysterious Dream
Download it now
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream has been out for almost a month now on the Nintendo Switch, and in the latest update Koei Tecmo has added some more "free" DLC to the game. It's inspired by Blue Reflection: Second Light, a game released on the Nintendo Switch last year: "Enjoy exploring the gathering area (2...
News Tinykin Combines Pikmin And Paper Mario For Adorable Ant-Sized Platforming This Summer
Sprouting soon
At the Media Indie Exchange showcase, we got a brand-new look at the upcoming indie platformer Tinykin. Mixing 3D environments with paper-thin (literally) character models and collecting and throwing small creatures that have overtaken your former home planet? Sounds like a few little Nintendo titles might've had a hand in inspiring...
Exclusive 'Imp Of The Sun', An Action Platformer With Ori Vibes, Revealed For Switch
Update: Launches on Thursday!
Update [Tue 22nd Mar, 2022 13:20 GMT]: Fireshine has revealed the release date for Imp of the Sun, and it's coming very soon indeed — this Thursday, 24th March! More details in our original exclusive story below... Original Story [Mon 21st Mar, 2022 06:00 GMT]: Fireshine Games has announced that action platformer...
News Gotta Protectors: Cart Of Darkness Coming To Switch, Physical Edition Confirmed
Courtesy of Limited Run Games
Gotta Protectors: Cart of Darkness has been announced for a western release on the Switch courtesy of Ancient Games and localisation company 8-4. The game is the third entry to the action defence series, following on from the 3DS title Gotta Protectors and the Xbox 360 title Protect Me Knight. It will launch on the...
Cowabunga, dude!
Earlier this month, Konami and Digital Eclipse surprised TMNT fans with the announcement of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection - containing 13 "radical classics" from the 8-bit, 16-bit and arcade era of gaming. Japanese versions will also be included, along with online support in select titles. Now, in an update...
News Link To The Past-Inspired 'Rogue Heroes' Gets Druids & Dungeons Update This Month
It's D&D, but no dice necessary
We had a lot of praise for the adorable-but-difficult Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos back when we reviewed it in 2021. It wears its Zelda: A Link to the Past love proudly on its sleeve, from the way the game starts to the visuals, even the map! But it's A Link to the Past with a twist because it throws in some roguelike...
News 'Kung Fury' Video Game Adaptation Pays Tribute To Streets Of Rage, And It's Coming To Switch
With David Hasselhoff included for free!
Crowdfunded 2015 film Kung Fury is the kind of film that's ripe for a Streets of Rage-style video game. And that's exactly what it got — albeit our friends over at Push Square weren't particularly keen on it when they reviewed it. Lacking in content at launch, other than letting you punch Nazis it was...
News Haunted House Renovator Looks Like Luigi's Mansion X Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer
Haunting your Switch in 2023
Haunted houses really don't do themselves any favours, do they? With rooms caked in dust, spider webs adorning every corner, and mould growing in every crevice, of course it's going to be haunted. A little cleaning and a slash of paint would go a long way to banishing those pesky spirits for good, right? In IMage...
News Quirky Rhythm Game 'Jack Jeanne' Gets A Long-Overdue Western Localisation
Traditional Chinese also in the works
Jack Jeanne — the visual novel and rhythm game featuring work from Tokyo Ghoul creator Sui Ishida — is finally getting an English and Traditional Chinese localisation, after publisher Broccoli first expressed interest in the idea back in 2019. In an announcement on Twitter, the publisher confirmed that...
News Fortnite's Chapter 3 Season 2 Calls For Resistance With Doctor Strange And Prowler
The Multiverse is coming, too
The Fortnite train just doesn't seem to be stopping, and after weeks of quiet on the new update, it was finally announced over the weekend. Called 'Resistance', Chapter 3 Season 2 is bringing a lot of new changes to the ever-popular online game. The cinematic trailer showcases new vehicles, Marvel's Doctor Strange and...
News Retro Shooter 'Super Cyborg' Brings Serious Contra Vibes To Switch Soon
Out in April
If you're in the mood for some old-school Contra-style action, then you're in luck; retro shooter Super Cyborg is looking to scratch that itch, and it's on the way to Switch on April 1st. The game will be released by Drageus Games and was developed by Artur Games. It's already available on Steam, with an overall rating of 'Very...
Mini Review République: Anniversary Edition - A Sneakily Intriguing Yet Flawed Experience
An obtuse angle on stealth
Don't you hate it when you're thrust into a totalitarian world of unrelenting fascist horror? For example, when you go outside? Ho ho! Just a bit of topical humour there. Sorry, we'll never do it again. Look, the point is, République — the game whose Nintendo Life review you are currently reading — is about escaping...
News Chucklefish Hands Over Final Stardew Valley Publishing Responsibilities To Creator
"We wish the team at ConcernedApe all the best"
Updated: In 2018, the Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone announced he would self-publish the game in the future. It followed a year later with the original publisher Chucklefish being accused of exploiting contributing workers during its development of
News DS Cult Classic 'Knights In The Nightmare' Is Coming To Switch
Can you read Japanese?
Sting's genre-mashing Nintendo DS cult classic Knights in the Nightmare is coming to Switch next month – but sadly, it's only confirmed for Japan at present. The game will hit the Japanese Switch eShop on April 7th, with a cost of 2,860 yen. Originally released in the west way back in 2009, Knights in the Nightmare is...
Poll What’s Your Favourite New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Track?
Let us know
Nintendo's Booster Course Pass DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe finally got released yesterday, and now that you've all played it (multiple times over, no doubt), we're curious to know what your favourite new track in the game is. You might have been excited about a certain course, but now that you've played through the DLC there's perhaps...
Review Dawn Of The Monsters - Superior Co-Op Kaiju Combat With Pacific Rim Vibes
Kaiju feel my heart beat fast, I want this to last
A belt-scroller starring kaiju and Tokosatsu-style giant mecha isn't exactly an original idea. SNK's not-that-great King of the Monsters series did it first, but here's the scoop — Dawn of the Monsters does it better, with a game that'll make you feel five hundred feet tall. And scaly. And...
News Side-Scrolling Beat 'Em Up 'Wonder Momo' Is The Next Arcade Archives Game
Peachy
Namco's beat 'em up parody of Ultraman, Wonder Momo, is the next game coming to the Arcade Archives series on Switch, according to @ohfivepro on Twitter. First released in 1987 in Japanese arcades at a time when female protagonists were uncommon, Wonder Momo got a faithful PC-Engine port two years later. The game stars a young girl who is...
News Ukrainian Developer Determined To Launch 'The Serpent Rogue' On Time
Due for release on April 26th
Ukrainian developer Sengi Games has announced its intention to push on with its original intended launch date of April 26th for 'sandbox-roguelike' title The Serpent Rogue. Through a series of tweets, Sengi Games has communicated its situation in Ukraine over the past weeks, initially saying that the ongoing conflict...
Review Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1 - A 'Safe' Start To The 48-Track DLC Pack
The Tour begins
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Switch, the very definition of an 'evergreen' title. Aside from the Battle Mode and a few minor changes, however, devoted fans have been playing the same content since the Wii U original with its DLC content, a scenario that finally changes with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe-exclusive Booster...
News Dark Deity Sure Does A Good Impression Of Fire Emblem
And it's out this week
We covered the impending Switch launch of the PC turn-based strategy title Dark Deity some time ago, and it's finally out on Nintendo's console this week. To mark the occasion, a special launch trailer has been released, and it really hammers home how much the game takes inspiration from Nintendo's Fire Embl
News Sky Gamblers - Air Supremacy 2 Makes Its Descent Onto Switch Next Week
Make some airspace
If you're looking for a new dogfight simulator to play on the go, then look no further! Sky Gamblers - Air Supremacy 2 is coming to Switch on 24th March. The Sky Gamblers series has long been popular on mobile for its multiplayer and co-op, and this is the latest entry to make it onto the eShop. As well as the trailer, which...
News Hatsune Miku Jigsaw Puzzle Coming To Switch In Japan
No localisation announced as yet
A new Hatsune Miku game has been announced for the Switch and will be all about jigsaw puzzles. Fans of the Vocaloid sensation don't have to wait long until Hatsune Miku Issho ni! Jigsaw Puzzle hits the Japanese eShop, either — the game will be launching pretty soon on March 24th. However, at the time of writing,...
News 'Wildcat Gun Machine' Looks Like A Bullet Hell Hades, With Added Cats
Pounces on Switch later this year
Publisher Daedalic Entertainment has announced the release date for its bonkers new bullet hell shooter Wildcat Gun Machine — it's coming to Switch on May 4th. Yes, the most Star Wars-y of days. Developed by ChunkyBox Games, the game is a dungeon crawler in which you go against hordes of "non-cute flesh...
News Chinatown Detective Agency Solves Its Release Date, Humble Unveils New Projects
The investigation opens soon
Earlier this week we were given a look at upcoming projects from Humble Games, the publishing arm of the broader 'Humble' company that has become a major player in gaming. Most games didn't have platform confirmation but could conceivably be ported to Switch, but there was one official confirmation regarding Nintendo's...
News Square Enix Details Current Issues And Future Of New Switch Racer Chocobo GP
Update: An official statement provides further clarification
Update [Thu 17th Mar, 2022 14:30 GMT]: Following on from Tuesday's Tweets, Square Enix has now put out an official statement in English on the state of the game. Here's what producer Hironori Okayama has to say about player's issues that have been highlighted in recent days: To all our...
News Paradise Killer's Free Update Is Now Alive On Switch
Return to Paradise Island
Open world psychedelic murder mystery Paradise Killer already has plenty of threads that need tying together, but Kaizen Game Works' indie darling has brought more chaos to Paradise Island in a free update that you can download now! This update coincides with the PlayStation and Xbox release today (where these additions...
News WrestleQuest Is A Turn-Based Wrestling RPG That Suplexes Onto Switch This Summer
Sabin should be jealous
Mega Cat Studios and Skybound Games have revealed WrestleQuest, a brand new RPG for the Nintendo Switch. And, with a title like that, your imagination is not fooling you. This is an RPG that combines the genre with the wrestling world, and it looks like a Royal Rumble. Coming out this summer, WrestleQuest sees you attempt to...
News Out Run-Inspired Retro Racer 'Slipstream' Drifts Onto Switch In April
Up to 4-player split-screen included
Publisher Blitworks has announced the upcoming launch of retro-inspired racer Slipstream, coming to Switch on April 7th for $9.99/€8.99. The game was originally funded on Kickstarter way back in 2016 and released independently on PC in 2018. The game is heavily inspired by titles such as Out Run and Horizon...
Review Wife Quest - A Bawdy Metroidvania That's Well Worth A Look
Sorry monster girls, but that boy is ours
The world is a dangerous place. One minute you’re out in your fields, farming to provide food for yourself and your wife, and the next you’re being accosted by a gang of monster girls who are dead set on stealing you away for themselves. That’s the fate of poor Fernando, who gets himself snatched away...
News Disney's Upcoming Free-To-Play Switch Racer Reveals A New Playable Character
It's a Pirates of the Caribbean crew member
Think you can clear up space for another racing game on the Switch? If so, then you might be interested in checking out Disney Speedstorm - a new free-to-play racer "coming soon" to Nintendo's hybrid system and multiple other platforms. It will feature a "legendary roster" of characters and tracks...
Return to the track later this week
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe makes a glorious return later this week on 18th March with the help of brand new DLC content. The first lot of courses (eight in total) are part of wave one - forming the Golden Dash Cup and Lucky Cat Cup. Ahead of the race later this week, Nintendo has asked fans over on Twitter what course...
News Redout 2 Overview Trailer Brings Plenty Of F-Zero Vibes
From zero to light-speed
Dubbed the "fastest racing game in the universe", Redout 2 has been treated to a brand new overview trailer, with the game bringing lots of F-Zero vibes (although that might be because we've been playing F-Zero X all week). Regardless, it's looking pretty slick, showcasing the classic 'anti-grav' racing that's become...
Mini Review A Musical Story - A Trippy, Funk-Dipped, Oh-So-Groovy Rhythm Game
Funky see, funky do
Why is it that YouTube has lots of hits for “Guitar Hero blindfold” but none for “Guitar Hero earplugs”? It’s music – you don’t need to see it. With A Musical Story, Glee-Cheese Studio have taken a punt on the idea that music is something you do indeed listen to. What kind of music? With a brown-galore colour...
News Aerial_Knight's Never Yield Gets Switch Date For 'Da Update'
Will add improvements, content and story
Update (15th March): It has now been confirmed that this update will roll out on Switch on 30th March. Original Article (26th January): Aerial_Knight's Never Yield was a high profile Indie release in May last year, a runner with a distinct approach to storytelling and an excellent soundtrack. Though we...
Gotta play 'em all
Freedom Games and TRAGsoft recently announced their monster taming game Coromon would be coming to the Nintendo Switch on 31st March. Like Pokémon, you'll go on an adventure as a young trainer, catch 'mon, battle trainers and even put a stop to an evil organisation. There'll also be online PVP and a built-in Nuzlocke option...
News Deckbuilder 'City Wars: Tokyo Reign' Gets A New Name And Overview Trailer
Will have over 140 cards
Last year we shared details of Chrono Faction, a deckbuilding roguelike from Mojo Bones, the developers of excellent 3DS eShop title Siesta Fiesta. It's now changed name to City Wars: Tokyo Reign, and has an extensive overview trailer that highlights how it'll work. As you can see it has its own spin on the genre, opting...
News Metroidvania 'FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch' Rated For Switch In Taiwan
Is a port imminent?
Metroidvania fans can often rejoice at the offerings they get on Switch, and it looks like another one might be coming our way! F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch has been rated for the console in Taiwan, as highlighted by Gematsu. The game stars an anthropomorphic ex-pilot bunny who must make his way through Torch City. We know...
Feature We Talked To The Godzilla-Obsessed Devs Of Kaiju Co-Op Beat-'Em-up, Dawn Of The Monsters
Like a Mothra to a flame
Do you hate kaiju? Yeah! So do we. Godzilla needs to be taken down a peg or two, if you ask us, which you didn't. Well, now you can live the kaiju-fighting punch-a-thon of your dreams in Dawn of the Monsters, the latest game from Runbow developers 13AM and publisher WayForward, who themselves made Contra 4 and River City...
News Here's A First Look At The House Of The Dead: Remake Physical Switch Release
Welcome back
Last week, it was confirmed The House of the Dead: Remake would be launching on Nintendo Switch via the eShop this April, with pre-orders opening on 31st March. If you would prefer a hard copy of the game, you'll be able to pick up M
News Pinball FX3's New Indiana Jones DLC Is Now Available, But It's Kind Of Pricey
Dev says it just wants to provide an "authentic experience"
A digital remaster of a classic Indiana Jones pinball table made its debut yesterday in Pinball FX3 and while many appreciate the effort, a lot of the game's community isn't quite as happy about the asking price of this new DLC. For just a single table, fans are being asked to fork out...
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Surpasses 20 Million Downloads
A huge milestone!
Konami has announced that the free-to-play Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has surpassed 20 million downloads in less than two months. It's a huge milestone for the game that only released back on January 19th, and while it's not clear how many copies have been downloaded on the Switch, we'd wager the system's handheld capabilities would...
News "Sexy" Shooter 'Fingun' Is Coming To Switch This Year
*Points* Pew pew!
Side-scrolling shooter Fingun is coming to Switch in 2022, courtesy of publisher Gamuzumi. Described as "sexy and funny", the game features 14 levels of colourful, pixelated action in which you must defeat a series of giant anime girls with your 'fingun'. Saucy. We'll be honest, looking at the screenshots, we're not seeing a...
Reminder You Can Now Download A Free Lite Version Of Chocobo GP On Switch
Head over to the eShop
Chocobo GP is out now on the Nintendo Switch, and if you're still on the fence about it, there's no need to worry because Square Enix is offering players a chance to play the game before they buy the whole thing. In fact, the free 'Chocobo GP Lite' offering isn't a bad offering - it actually gives players access to the Story...
Feature So, One Horse-Sized Duck Or Ten Duck-Sized Horses? Yoko Taro Answers The Big Question
Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden devs answer some quick Qs
Game development these days regularly involves multiple dozens of people — sometimes hundreds or thousands — and typically games take many years of gestation before arriving. Even smaller releases from indie studios might be years in the making, which is just one of the things that...
News Arcade Racer 'Sunrise GP' Coming To Switch This Year
Vrooooom!
If you're a fan of arcade racers like Horizon Chase Turbo and Hotshot Racing, you'll want to keep an eye out for Sunrise GP, launching this year on Nintendo Switch. Developed by Garage 5 and published by Gamedust, the game mixes themes of racing and traveling into one package, boasting colourful pastel-style art. Both single-player and...
Reminder MAR10 Day Sale Now Live On US Switch eShop, Mario Games Discounted
Discounts on several big Mario titles
Update [Thurs March 10th, 14:30 GMT] Happy MAR10 Day, folks! We hope you're all having fun celebrating our favourite moustachioed plumber. As a quick reminder, be sure to check out the current sale on the US eShop as Nintendo is celebrating with a selection of discounts on key Mario (and friends) titles on the...
Exclusive Twin-Stick Roguelite Platformer 'Revita' Blasts Onto Switch This April
You won't be feeling blue about this
Revita has been ticking along in Early Access for just over a year, and it's certainly brought about a bit of buzz among roguelite fans. Developed by one person — BenStar — this azure-tinged twin-stick shooter with a "heart-sacrificing story" will be leaving Early Access and coming to Switch on 21st April!...
Review Young Souls - One Of The Best Beat 'Em Ups On Switch, Despite Hiccups
The Young Souls of brawlers
Nearly four years ago, The Arcade Crew and 1P2P revealed Young Souls, a promising new entry in the oft-overlooked beat ‘em up genre. Then in 2021, the game launched as a Stadia exclusive and… well, we all know how that went. Unsurprisingly, the studio soon set about porting the release to other platforms, and it’s...
News Microsoft And Sony Top Metacritic's 12th Annual Game Publisher Rankings, Nintendo Places 14th
Here's the full list
Metacritic has released its annual publisher rankings for 2021 to find out how all the major gaming companies performed on average, based on critic reviews. Nintendo has placed 14th on a list of 43 publishers. Its average review score was 76.0. At the top was Microsoft with an average score of 87.4, followed by Sony in second...
News Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 Adds Mischievous Gal*Gun Boss Later This Month
The Blaster Master Zero 3 boss is out today
Inti Creates today announced its fourth DLC boss for Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX2. It's another cross-over DLC, this time with the Nintendo Switch version of Gal*Gun: Double Peace, which goes on sale next week on 17th March. To celebrate this upcoming release, Inti is adding the mischievous...
News Bandai Namco Is Bringing JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R To Switch This Fall
To be continued...
Exciting news, JoJo fans! Bandai Namco has announced JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R. It's a remaster of the 2013/14 game and will include 50 characters from all arcs of the series. The character styling stays true to the manga artist Hirohiko Araki, and the voice actors from the anime series will return. In terms of...
News Square Enix Unveils The DioField Chronicle, A Brand New Strategy RPG Coming To Switch In 2022
Will feature a 'Real-Time Tactical Battle' system
Square Enix has just announced a new strategy RPG called The DioField Chronicle. It's been created by a team of "veteran" strategy developers at Lancarse Ltd, is filled with "amazing" visual and sound design, and promises to satisfy fans of the genres, and new ones as well. In a nutshell, this title...
News Konami Announces Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection For Switch
13 radical classics return in 2022!
Cowabunga, dude! Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo's classic games are returning in one big collection for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms this year. Developed by Digital Eclipse, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection will contain 13 "radical classics" from Konami's...
News Classic Puzzler 'Qix' Comes To Switch This Week
Box it in your calendars
Classic arcade puzzle game Qix is the latest to join the Arcade Archives collection, coming to Switch on March 10th from publisher Hamster. Originally released in 1981 by Taito, the husband-and-wife-developed game requires you to draw boxes within a set playing field, the objective being to make the area increasingly...
Review Aztech Forgotten Gods - Stylish But Compromised By Its Combat And Camera
An az-technical disappointment
Considering its instantly recognisable iconography, the Mesoamerican Aztec culture is one that has rarely featured in video games. We’ve seen games like Aztec: Empire, sure, but there are a lot more examples tied to periods like the Second World War, the American Revolution, and Ancient Rome, to name but a few...
News Adios, A First-Person Game About A Pig Farmer, Comes To Switch Soon
That'll do, pig
Publisher Mischief is bringing its 'cinematic first-person' game Adios to the Switch on March 17th for $17.99. Originally released on Steam on March 16th, 2021, the game casts you as a pig farmer who doesn't quite fancy letting a bunch of gangsters use his pigs to dispose of bodies. Yeah, we wouldn't either, frankly. While your...
News Wordle Clone 'Words With Freds' Is Free On Switch If You Own Certain Games
We're not sure who Freds are and why they have words
Heard of a game called Wordle? It's the little web-browser game that could, bringing daily word puzzles to millions of players across the world. Naturally, such a phenomenon is bound to inspire a few clones to pop up here, there, and everywhere (even a Pokémon one!), one of which being the...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - February 2022
The best eShop games from February!
2022 is certainly picking up momentum in terms of game releases, with the Switch eShop serving up some excellent titles throughout February. It was a tough month of voting for our staff this time around! These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the...
News Obsidian's RPG Pillars Of Eternity II: Deadfire Appears To Have Been Cancelled For Switch
Game's publisher delivers an update on the official Discord
If you've been looking forward to playing the Obsidian RPG Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire on the Nintendo Switch, you might want to read on. After a confirmation the game was coming to the Nintendo Switch way back in 2018, followed by a delay, publisher Versus Evil has apparently...
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