Switch eShop - News
April2020
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - March 2020
March's best Switch eShop games!
March was a yet another busy month on the Switch eShop, with plenty of seriously exciting titles popping up all over the place. As such, there's never been a better time to dig out the good old Nintendo Life eShop Select awards! These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and...
News SNK Gals Fighters Gets Rated For The Nintendo Switch In South Korea
A Neo Geo Pocket Color revival
The Neo Geo Pocket Color exclusive 'SNK Gals' Fighters' has been rated for the Nintendo Switch in South Korea and officially confirmed by the Korean Game Rating and Administration Committee. The game was first released in the year 2000 and is a one-on-one fighting game with a 2D chibi art style. The all-female SNK...
News You'll Be Able To Buy The Borderlands And Bioshock Games Separately On The Switch eShop
Or you can stick with the collections
Last week, during Nintendo's Mini Direct presentation, the publisher 2K confirmed it would be releasing the Bioshock: The Collection, XCOM 2: Collection and Borderlands Legendary Collection on the Switch. All of these are coming to the hybrid system on 29th May. It sounds fantastic
Mini Review Wandersong - This One Can Really Hold A Tune
Pitch perfect
We recently asked if there were any Switch games we'd missed which you thought were worthy of a review. Wandersong was one of the most-requested games, so there we are! They say that music heals the soul, but can it actually save the entire universe? Wandersong seems to think so. You take on the role of a passionate bard who uses his...
Video 11 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In April
Plenty to choose from
Following on from the games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, DOOM 64. Saint's Row IV: Relected, the month of April appea
Review Shinsekai: Into The Depths - A Watery Twist On The Metroidvania Format
Unsplashy adventure with hidden depths
We shouldn't be surprised any longer when a mobile-to-Switch port turns out to be decent. There are far too many examples to list here, but just recently both Exit The Gungeon and Oddmar have acquitted themselves admirably. Even so, we're as surprised as you are to note that the latest must-have Metroidvania...
News Image & Form Gives Away 2,000 SteamWorld Games, Codes Now Sent Out To Winners
Were you one of the lucky ones?
Update (Fri 3rd Apr, 2020 15:30 BST): Image & Form's SteamWorld giveaway turned out to be a resounding success, with the studio reporting "tens of thousands of requests" over the qualifying period. Thanks to this, the team decided to double the number of free games being given away from 1,000 to 2,000, with all...
News Panzer Dragoon: Remake Will Patch In Saori Kobayashi's Remixed Soundtrack
Update: And it's live!
Update: The update is now live: Original Story [Sun 29th Mar, 2020 09:05 BST]: Panzer Dragoon: Remake made a surprise landing on the Nintendo Switch earlier this week as a timed-exclusive, and while it doesn't quite match the Sega Saturn original, there's a patch on the way that will hopefully make it a little bit better...
News Switch Owners Can Get A Free Month's Comic Book Subscription With Izneo
Get a free premium sub
Izneo, one of the comic book apps currently available on Nintendo Switch, is offering up a month's free premium subscription as part of its Stay At Home campaign. A premium subscription gives readers access to 1,800 comics both offline and online, including the likes of Thorgal, Aldebaran, Black Moon Chronicles and Carthago...
News Castlevania-Like Platformer Rogue Legacy Is Getting A New-Look Sequel
Thankfully it wasn't an April Fools' joke
Cellar Door Games has revealed that a sequel to roguelike action platformer Rogue Legacy is now in development. The announcement began on 1st April when the following tease appeared on social media. At the time, it wasn't exactly clear whether or not the tweet was actually an April Fools' prank...
News Fantasy RPG Monster Viator Soars Onto Switch Next Week
With a 10% launch discount
The Switch eShop is about to get a new fantasy RPG next week in the form of Monster Viator, a game which originated as a mobile title and wound up on Steam earlier this year. Another release from the RPG-making factory that is Kemco, Monster Viator stars a protagonist who's able to talk to monsters. The game has you going...
News VOEZ Gets Free Shovel Knight DLC Update On Switch, Flyhigh Works Launches Spring Sale
Two lovely announcements in one
Flyhigh Works has released a brand new piece of DLC for its delightful rhythm game VOEZ, and it features a very familiar indie star. Yes, Shovel Knight has made its way into VOEZ in the form of a brand new track for you to tap and slide along to. Updating the game will reward you with a playable level of Jake...
News Dandy Dungeon Gets Free DLC Which Doubles The Size Of The Game
And it's just gone on sale, too
The quirky, 'romantic comedy roguelite-RPG' Dandy Dungeon has been treated to a pretty substantial update today on Nintendo Switch, and the base game's been put on sale, too. The update, called 'Dandy Dungeon II: The Phantom Bride', is said to more than double the size of the original game. Intrigued? Well, here's...
News No Joke, WayForward's Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche Is Out Now On Switch
Download it today
Yesterday, while a lot of other video game companies were joking about, the Shantae developer WayFoward actually released Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse Bouche on the Switch eShop for $7.99 USD. This title originally started out as an April Fool's gag in 2013 and was later brought to life on PC. It combines classic 2D shoot-'em-up...
News Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Appears To Be Getting A Physical Release
More bang for your buck
Last week, perhaps one of the most unexpected announcements of the Nintendo Direct Mini was Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics. Switch eShop pre-orders went live right after the presentation for $39.99 USD, but there was no mention of a physical release at the time. Nintendo of America has now shared a picture of the...
News There's A New Exploit In Pokémon Sword And Shield That's Ruining Competitive Play
Players now calling out for a fix
If you've played a video game online before, you might have been in the situation where a player has decided to disconnect right before you can take out the victory. Sometimes, it can even deny you of points. At the moment, in Pokémon Sword and Shield, this exact type of issue is impacting the game's online...
News Krome Studios Says It Would Like To Port Ty 2 And 3 To Nintendo Switch
But it needs your support
After a successful Kickstarter, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger HD has been released in North America on the Switch eShop. It'll arrive later this week in Europe and Australia on 4th April. Now that the first game is on the Switch, what are the chances of the second and third games also being made available? A fan asked this on...
News Taito's 1983 Western Shooter The Tin Star Is This Week's Arcade Archives Release
Take out a gang of thugs as the town sheriff
Hamster's retro release this week is The Tin Star. It's an old western-themed shooting originally released by Taito in arcades in 1983. You take control of the town sheriff who must take out a gang of thugs. Here is a description from the PR: Skillfully utilize features in the main stages, such as...
Review Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy - Back To School
A mature student
Years ago, when the Star Wars franchise wasn’t under the world-dominating scrutiny of the House of Mouse, developers were farming out all games like no one’s business. And while that did mean we were ‘treated’ to the likes of Star Wars: Demolition and Kinect Star Wars, it also meant the long-defunct LucasArts produced some...
News Flipnote Studio Isn't Coming To Nintendo Switch, Because It Was All For April Fool's Day
The fake is revealed!
Update: It was all for April Fool's Day! This has to rank as one of the most elaborate fakes we've seen in a long time, so congratulations to all involved. We'll even let you off for the fact that you didn't actually pull the stunt on April Fool's Day. (We're not bitter about being caught out, honest.) "We faked a Flipnote...
News Four New Animal Crossing Spirits Join Smash Bros. Ultimate Later This Week
Get them while you can
It's become a tradition for Nintendo to release new spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate whenever the latest game arrives, and this time around it's no different. To celebrate the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Switch, there'll be a total of four new themed spirits up for grabs later this week. As you can...
News Minecraft Dungeons Launches On The Nintendo Switch Next Month
May is the new April
After a delay in 2019, Mojang locked in a new release date for the upcoming "action-adventure" Minecraft Dungeons. It was meant to launch this month, but instead, will now be appearing on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms on 26th May. Here's the official confirmation: This Minec
News Another Hellish Update For Doom And Doom II Is Now Available On Switch
Includes performance optimisation and much more
While you wait for the arrival of DOOM Eternal on the Switch, how about another round of Doom or Doom II? Bethesda's just rolled out a new update for both games, across all platforms. It includes audio improvements, quality of life features, and some minor performance optimisation. Along with this is...
News Terraria Has Sold 30 Million Copies Worldwide
An incredible achievement
Terraria might have started out as a 2D take on Minecraft when it first launched in 2011, but since then it's morphed into its own style of game and has been ported to just about every platform possible including the Nintendo Switch, 3DS, and Wii U. It looks like all the hard work for Re-Logic and 505 Games has paid off...
News A Fix For The Cross-Play Loophole In Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Is Now In The Works
"and will be available soon"
Last weekend, there were reports of an issue with the online multiplayer component of Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy on the Nintendo Switch, which allowed PC players to join the same servers. Our friends over at USgamer reached out to Aspyr
March2020
News Airhead Brings New Metroidvania-Style Platforming To Switch In 2021
"An immersive 2.5D platform experience"
Nintendo Switch will be getting its hands (and head) on a promising looking platformer next year in the form of Airhead, it has been announced. The game has you diving into dark caverns and exploring ancient structures in a bid to solve the mystery of Head's significance in this world. You see, you'll be...
Review One Step From Eden - A Mega Man Battle Network Spiritual Successor With Brutal Difficulty
The rockin'est, rock-steady beat of madness
One Step From Eden makes absolutely no secret of its cribbing from Capcom's late, occasionally great Mega Man Battle Network series. It essentially lifts the ingenious battle system from the GBA cult classic wholesale, makes a series of tweaks and additions, then sets you to work. There's no gallivanting...
News Atari's Arcade Classic Pong Comes To Switch As An RPG
Pong Quest
In today's episode of 'gaming mashups we never expected to see', we share the news that Atari classic Pong is headed to Nintendo Switch in the form of an RPG. PONG Quest is "a humorous new RPG reimagining of the flagship arcade classic" that's set to launch on Switch and other platforms this spring. The game has you exploring a fantasy...
Video 'Sexy Senior Dating Sim' Later Daters Gets Its Very Own Raunchy Theme Song
Try getting this out of your head
Later Daters will be swinging onto a Switch near you next month, so developer Bloom Digital Media has shared a brand new music video to get you all in the mood. This 'sexy senior dating sim' has you rocking up as the newest resident to the Ye OLDE retirement community. There, you’ll join a cast of flirts and...
Video Take A Closer Look At Super Mega Baseball 3 Ahead Of Next Month's Launch
Enjoy cross-platform play
With Super Mega Baseball 3 just around the corner, developer Metalhead Software has released a brand new video to give us a closer look at the game. As well as showing off some new footage, the video talks us through a broad overview of the things you can expect to find in next month's release. The team stresses that while...
More details coming soon
Taito has announced Bubble Bobble 4 Friends will be receiving a new free update that adds additional content to the game. This includes new stages and the character, Baron von Blubba. Here's a bit from the PR about it: Taito are currently developing and expanding the game’s content to deliver everything fans wish for,...
Video The Best Switch Games To Play When You Can't Leave The House
Because it's raining outside
When you can't go outside what should you do? Play video games, of course! Our lovely senior video producer Alex Olney has been indoors a little more regularly than usual as of late, and to help pass the time he's decided to put together a video of the best Nintendo Switch games to play in this situation. Games like...
Review Good Job! - This Laugh-Riot Feels Like 2020's Answer To Untitled Goose Game
Promoted to ‘essential’
We’ve all been in a job that we didn’t like very much. Heck, a lot of people – this writer included – have had jobs that they’ve actively hated, filled with menial tasks that make time grind to an absolute halt. Given the current world climate, chances are you’re safe and sound in your own home (and if you do...
News WayForward Doesn't Plan To Release DLC For Shantae And The Seven Sirens
At least for now
Not long after all the Nintendo Direct Mini presentation earlier this week, the talented team at WayForward locked in a Switch release date for Shantae And The Seven Sirens. It'll be washing up on the Switch on 28th May, and is expected to launch for $29.99 USD. While this new expansive quest is the "biggest outing" to date, there...
Review Operencia: The Stolen Sun - A Rich And Satisfying Dungeon Crawler
Dungeon Master
Zen Studios' Operencia: The Stolen Sun doesn't really get off to the brightest of starts on Nintendo Switch. Opening with a prologue that sees you assume control of King Attila and his wife Reka as they attempt to close a portal between their land and the underworld, things kick off here with a ten-minute introduction that highlights...
Mini Review Mekorama - It May Look Like Captain Toad, But Don’t Let That Fool You
Dior-iffic
Mekorama looks a lot like Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. There’s no getting around this, but in the same way that Metroid Prime looks a lot like other FPS titles, it doesn’t quite play the same. In fact, Mekorama is played entirely on the Switch’s touch screen (or with an on-screen cursor, if you wish), and feels completely...
News PC Jedi Knights Are Destroying Star Wars Players On Nintendo Switch
"This is a disaster"
Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy has finally been released on the Nintendo Switch, but there seems to be a disturbance in the force. There is reportedly an issue with the game's online multiplayer component. While there's no mention of a cross-play feature in the official Nintendo description, right now, PC players are able...
Mini Review Mystic Vale - Green-Fingered Players Take Note
A nice spot of cardening
It's all well and good to want to save and enrich the environment, but is gardening really good fodder for a deck-building card game? Most such games we've experienced are about legendary battles between blade and magick, not cultivating plum trees. But keep an open mind and you'll find plenty to enjoy in the digital version...
Mini Review Pooplers - We’re Not Kidding, This Game Really Is Poop
Flat-ulent gameplay
After the monumental success of the Splatoon franchise, many folks were quite rightly expecting some copycats to appear. Given the high accessibility of the games and their family-friendly nature, some – this writer included – even encouraged more of the same from other developers. But we’re not sure any of us were...
News Free-To-Play FPS Warface Reaches 1 Million Registered Switch Players In Just One Month
The stats are in
In just a single month, Switch's latest free-to-play shooter Warface has reached one million registered players on the platform. The game's developer, Allods Team, has shared some key stats to show off just how much success it's been having. Take a look: Players have completed 495,387 PvP matches Total playtime for Warface on...
Review Panzer Dragoon: Remake - Doesn’t Quite Nail The Landing
In-flight entertainment
Since this review was originally published, an update has reportedly addressed or improved one or more of the issues cited. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should still be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience over the one detailed below. When Nintendo revealed...
Video Hi-Rez Studio's New Shooter Rogue Company Gets Explosive Gameplay Trailer
Coming to all platforms this summer
Hi-Rez Studios and developer First Watch Games have released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming team shooter, Rogue Company. The new video gives us a look at some of the action, tactics, and locations you'll find within the game, including fast-paced gameplay and a whole lot of sassy remarks from the...
News Good Job! Is A Brand New Puzzler From Nintendo, And It's Out Now On Switch
Here's a closer look
Tucked away inside yesterday's Nintendo Direct Mini was a brand new game from Nintendo itself, Good Job!. Similarly to The Stretchers, a game which also launched out of nowhere back in November, this new title is packed to the brim with barmy puzzles. It has you taking on the role of a clumsy child trying to climb the corporate...
News A Major Update For Hypercharge: Unboxed Is Now Live
Based on player feedback
Update: Just over a month ago we covered the major update coming to multiplayer shooter HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed (see the original story below). Well, that update is now live and includes the following highlights: - Tutorial: (Sgt. Max Ammo talks you through everything you need to know) - Stats Page: (Check your progression in...
News Bandai Namco Announces The Namcot Collection For Nintendo Switch
Launching in Japan this June
During the Japanese Nintendo Direct, Bandai Namco revealed it would be releasing the Namcot Collection for Switch on 18th June 2020. No, it's not a typo, 'Namcot' was the name Namco used for its console publishing business between 1984-1995. This upcoming collection will be available as a physical release and as a free...
News The Elder Scrolls: Blades Gets Reconfirmed For Switch, Launches This Spring
But there's still no solid release date
During the latest Nintendo Direct Mini, Bethesda's mobile port The Elder Scrolls: Blades was briefly highlighted in a sizzle reel towards the end of the presentation. In case you forgot, this game was originally announced for the Switch at E3 last year and then got delayed
News Clubhouse Returns This June With 51 Tabletop Classics From Around The World
Play with up to four people locally or online
One series we didn't necessarily expect to make a return was Clubhouse Games. You might recall the original Nintendo DS entry released in 2005. While it wasn't the most thrilling concept, it was still a fun game to play with both friends and family, and even featured online play. If you've been craving...
Feature Capcom On Bringing Shinsekai: Into The Depths To Switch
Diving deep into an underwater mystery
Today, Capcom surprised us all by launching its underwater exploration title Shinsekai: Into The Depths on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Previously an Apple Arcade exclusive, the game places you in the role of a lone explorer who is determined to unravel the secrets of a vast ocean world. We spoke to Peter...
News Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Is Out Today On Switch
As seen in the Direct Mini
Update 2 (Thu 26th Mar, 2020 16:00 GMT): And there we have it! Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is being made available today on Nintendo Switch. The game was shown off in today's Nintendo Direct Mini, where it was also revealed that Star Wars Episode I: Racer will be getting a Switch remake. Here's a feature list:...
News Ninjala Will Be Free-To-Play When It Launches Worldwide This May
Chew on this
Remember that new "action game epic to follow Splatoon and Fortnite" which was hinted at in Japanese monthly CoroCoro comic? Well, GungHo Online Entertainment America has just premiered a new trailer for Ninjala,
News Mr. Driller Finally Makes His Nintendo Switch Debut This June
Dig for victory
Bandai Namco's classic Dr. Driller is making his way to the Nintendo Switch in June, it has been revealed. Dr. Driller DrillLand will boast updated visuals and HD cutscenes, as well as five different themed attractions which each have their own gameplay rules, as well as a final boss to defeat. Multiplayer will play a big part in...
News XCOM 2 Collection Brings Award-Winning Turn-Based Tactics To Switch This May
Along with all of the expansions
2K Games has revealed that Firaxis Games' critically-acclaimed XCOM 2 is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The game will launch on the console alongside four DLC packs – Resistance Warrior Pack, Anarchy’s Children, Alien Hunters, Shen’s Last Gift – as well as the War of the Chosen expansion. You'll have the...
News All Three BioShock Games Are Coming To Switch
2K Games shows Switch some love
It has been confirmed today that BioShock: The Collection is coming to the Nintendo Switch. Following on from rumours a while back, the announcement was made during today's surprise Nintendo Direct broadcast. The collection brings BioShock Remastered, BioShock 2 Remastered and
News Capcom’s Shinsekai: Into The Depths Launches On Nintendo Switch Today
Water surprise!
Capcom has just launched its underwater exploration title Shinsekai: Into The Depths on the Nintendo Switch eShop with a price of $19.99. Previously an Apple Arcade exclusive, it tasks the player with uncovering the secrets of an underwater world packed with puzzles, wildlife and mystery. The aquatic setting isn’t just for show,...
News Panzer Dragoon: Remake Flies Onto Nintendo Switch Today, Physical Version Coming Soon
Lock-on, Tommy
Well, that came out of the blue, didn’t it? Forever Entertainment’s much-hyped remake of Sega’s Panzer Dragoon has launched today on Switch as a timed console exclusive. The game was previously slated for a winter release. The Japanese version launches on April 2nd. A comprehensive reimagining of Team Andromeda’s on-rails...
News Totally Reliable Delivery Service Brings Crazy Co-Op Action To Switch Next Week
Play with friends local or online
If you're looking for your next barmy co-op game to enjoy with friends or family at home, you might want to consider the crazy world of Totally Reliable Delivery Service. The game has you joining up to three of your friends to haphazardly deliver parcels in an interactive sandbox world. Not unlike some of the real...
News Forget Dark Souls, Duck Souls+ Waddles Onto Switch This Week
A fast-paced action platformer
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is Duck Souls+, a new release from Brazilian developer Green Dinosaur Games. Is this the part where we're supposed to say that Duck Souls is the Dark Souls of ducks? Let's move on. The game is described as a fast-paced action platformer which stars a little duck on a...
Review SeaBed - A Moving Visual Novel Masterpiece, If You Give It A Chance
Ooh, mysterious girls
Anyone who has ever studied literature will know all too well that even works universally agreed to be timeless classics don’t necessarily appeal to everyone in the general public. Such will doubtless be the case with SeaBed, a visual novel developed by Paleontology Soft and brought West by localisation specialists Fruitbat...
Review La-Mulana 2 - A Deep And Challenging Metroidvania For Your Switch
Passing the torch
As indie game development has massively ramped up over the past decade or so, there’s also been an equivalent rise in the popularity of the Metroidvania genre. We’ve seen countless fascinating examples of how elements of the genre can be bent or expanded upon to create amazing new experiences, but one of the finest examples of...
News In Other Waters "Is Like The ASMR Of Video Games", And It's Coming To Switch
Pre-orders go live today
In Other Waters, a "unique narrative adventure", will be heading to Nintendo Switch on 3rd April, it has been confirmed. The game puts players in the shoes of AI assistant, Ellery Vas, revealing the mysteries of the turquoise depths of an alien ocean. She's a Xenobiologist (which is someone who essentially studies aliens,...
Review La-Mulana - Packed With Peerless Puzzles That Demand Dedicated Players
It belongs in a museum!
If there’s one element that it feels modern game design has largely left in the past, it’s mystery. There are some bastions of it still around today, such as the delightfully esoteric Dark Souls series, but most games these days just aren’t made to have impenetrable secrets. By that, we mean of the sort that can grind...
News Save Your Nuts Is Like Rocket League With Squirrels, And It Scuttles To Switch Next Month
Multiplayer madness
Triple Scale Games has today revealed that Save Your Nuts, an upcoming party game featuring a nutty cast of sports-playing critters, is headed for Nintendo Switch next month. The game is a competitive multiplayer affair that actually stars a number of local critters like dogs, squirrels, raccoons, beavers, wolves, and...
Video Check Out The Crazy Shenanigans Of Helheim Hassle With This New Dev Commentary
Head-arm combos are something to behold
PerfectlyParanormal, the team behind the utterly bonkers Manual Samuel, will soon be back on a Switch near you with Helheim Hassle. With the new game's release coming ever closer, the studio has released a brand new commentary trailer to show off more of its crazy ways. The game has you playing as Bjørn, a...
News Devolver Digital's Pikuniku Is Just 99 Cents On The Switch eShop Right Now
Join the revolution
Update: The same title is also available on the UK eShop for just £0.89. Other regions also appear to be running the same discount. Original article: If Drawful 2 for 9 cents wasn't your kind of game, perhaps you would be more interested in Devolver Digital's absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game, Pikuniku. At the...
Review Wunderling - A Fun And Fresh New Take On The Typical 2D Platformer
Wunderfully addictive
Since the advent of platform gaming, the genre has come on leaps and bounds. Although some (this writer included) would argue that many titles overcomplicate their gameplay, introducing unnecessary additions that threaten to overwhelm younger gamers. Thankfully then, Wunderling is perhaps one of the most accessible platform...
News ITTA Is A Brand New Boss Rush-Style Bullet Hell Game, And It's Coming To Switch
Update: April release date secured
Update (Mon 23rd Mar, 2020 16:45 GMT): Glass Revolver and publisher Armor Games Studios have revealed that ITTA will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 22nd April. A new trailer, shared above, has been released alongside the announcement. More details can be found below in our original article. Original Article...
News Tactical JRPG Grand Guilds Brings Turn-Based Card Combat To Switch This Week
"The full SRPG experience"
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is Grand Guilds, a new JRPG with a card-based twist. The game is described as "a story-driven, turn-based, tactical RPG" which throws in card combat mechanics for good measure. You and your guild must embark on a grand adventure while engaging in this tactical combat; each...
Feature Which Nintendo Switch Game Did We Miss?
Tell us and we might cover it!
When we first started covering digital downloads back in the Virtual Console Reviews and WiiWare World days of the site’s history, we made it our goal to review everything. Every single title – no matter how small – would get a review. It was a policy that worked well in those early years, and even when the Wii U...
Mini Review Talisman: Digital Edition - A Superb Adaptation Of A Board Game Classic
You won't be bored board gaming on the go
Talisman is a superb board game that conjures forth innumerable fond memories. The vast multitude of characters to choose from, each more unbalanced than the last. The hundreds upon hundreds of Adventure Cards offering something new to see on every play. Spellcasting battles leading to pure salt from the...
Review Exit The Gungeon - Fine-Tuned Action That's Less Compelling Than Its Forerunner
Beating a hasty retreat
Having created one of the finest indie roguelikes of recent years in Enter The Gungeon, some might have wondered how developer Dodge Roll would follow it up. The answer, of course, is to Exit The Gungeon. This is no direct sequel, but rather more of an extended epilogue. Having faced and killed their past, our four...
Mini Review ibb & obb - Another Co-Op Gem For The Switch
To ibb, to obb
Ibb & Obb is a clever 2D puzzle platformer in which you and a friend (or an online stranger) must work closely together in order to successfully navigate a series of increasingly complex levels. The twist here is that the levels take place across two opposing planes, each with their own gravitational pull. The two playable...
Video Meet The Main Composer Behind The Streets Of Rage 4 Soundtrack
"There is a big story behind me being involved"
Streets of Rage 4 might not have a release date yet, but that hasn't stopped DotEmu, Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games from revealing more about this upcoming release. Following on from the news the legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro would be
News Drawful 2 Is Just 9 Cents On The Switch eShop Right Now (North America)
Fun for everyone
If you've ever played The Jackbox Party Pack, you might have also experienced the co-operative party game Drawful. Rather than relying on Joy-Cons, the game makes use of your smartphone or tablet device and requires players to draw a set of words and then get others to guess what they've created. The sequel - Drawful 2 - is much...
News Spyro-Inspired 3D Platformer Clive ‘N’ Wrench Comes To Switch As A Console Exclusive
Play it this year
Dinosaur Bytes Studio and Numskull Games have today revealed Clive ‘N’ Wrench, a brand new 3D platformer that'll be hopping onto a Switch near you later this year. Inspired by genre classics like Spyro the Dragon and Jak & Daxter, the game stars a rabbit and monkey duo - why do so many great platforme
Review DOOM 64 - Will Tide You Over Until DOOM Eternal Arrives On Switch
Eternal doom
Players of a certain generation might recall just how special it was having an actual Doom on Nintendo 64. The FPS that put corridor shooters firmly on the map was pretty ubiquitous in its ports – even back in 1997 – but having a graphically superior take with bigger levels, more guns and even more challenging demons to slay made...
Review Neon City Riders - There's Little Substance Under That Retro-Tinged Veneer
Retrograde step
Nostalgia is as potent a force in modern video games as it is in cinema, TV and music. We all appreciate a dose of something warm and familiar in these scary times. But the trouble with such rose-tinted glasses is that they can often obscure a litany of flaws and a critical lack of imagination. Such is the case with Neon City Riders...
News Ubisoft Hosts Major Switch eShop Sale, Up To 75% Off Top Games (North America)
Mario + Rabbids! Assassin's Creed! Rayman!
Ubisoft is currently hosting a 'Spring Sale' on the Nintendo Switch eShop in North America, slashing the prices of lots of its games by as much as 75%. The sale's been live throughout the week and will remain active over the coming weekend. We've listed all of the games included for you below, so make sure...
News Here's A Closer Look At Wingspan, One Of The Indie World Showcase's Quieter Stars
A strategy card game
This week's Indie World Showcase showed off several exciting looking games headed to Switch, and quietly nestled among them was Wingspan. It was only shown for the briefest of moments in the presentation, but we now know a little more. It's actually a strategy card game that can either be played alone or with up to five...
News The First Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update Gifts Players A Nintendo Switch
And it's now live!
Earlier this week, Nintendo revealed it would be rolling out its first major update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons before the game was even released. This update – which is now available to download – will give you access to online multiplayer features and much more. There are also a few surprises in Version 1.1.0. To...
News Shadow Man Returns From The Deadside Next Year In A Fully Remastered Release On Switch
With cut content from the original game
Remember last August when Nightdive Studios said the 1999 Acclaim classic Shadow Man for Nintendo 64 and multiple other platforms had a chance of resurfacing on the Switch? Well, dreams – or should we say nightmares – do come true. Nightdive Studios, in partnership with Valiant Entertainment, will be...
Mini Review Stela - A Pretty Platform-Puzzler That Badly Wants To Be Inside
Caught in Limbo
If Stela is wholly successful at anything, it's as a tribute to Inside. It follows Playdead's immersive platform-puzzler template to a quite remarkable degree, while its shortcomings only enhance the reputation of the 2018 eShop release. Are you someone who thought Inside was merely a generic 2D platformer with pretty window dressing...
News Pixel-Art Boss Rush Game Eldest Souls Will Slay On Switch This Summer
Another Indie Showcase star
If you watched yesterday's Indie World Showcase, you might have noticed the debut Switch footage of Eldest Souls, a boss rush action game headed for the system this summer. In the game, the Old Gods have broken free from their long imprisonment, determined to wreak a terrible vengeance on all those who defied them...
Round Up All The Games From The Nintendo Indie World Showcase - March 2020
Trailers and info for each game
Another Indie World Showcase has been and gone, and once again we've been treated to a very welcome look at what's to come in the not-too-distant future on Switch. There were more than 20 lovely-looking indies squeezed into the under 20-minute show, and we've gone ahead and rounded up all of them for you down below...
Video Check Out Genshin Impact’s Opening Cinematic
Setting the scene
Genshin Impact has gotten a lot of attention thanks to the fact that it looks a lot like Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but the game has slowly been shaping up into much more than that over the past few months. The developer behind this ambitious cross-platform action RPG has now relea
News Amazon Mexico Lists May Launch Date For Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
And it matches up with the previous listing
Once we get past this week, what Nintendo Switch games are there to anticipate? Probably the next one most likely to be released is Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. It's been rated in various regions, listed on the Sw
Random There's Now A Grand Total Of Three Games On The Switch eShop In China
Mario, Mario, and more Mario
If you've ever complained about the games on the Switch eShop, take a moment to consider players over in China. While hundreds of games get added to the eShop across various regions on a monthly basis, the Chinese Tencent Switch has had just one game since December. Until now, that is. According to Daniel Ahmad, Senior...
News Cyanide & Happiness Brings Part One Of The Freakpocalypse To Switch This Summer
The whole world is against this weirdo
The popular webcomic by Explosm comes to life as a video game in the form of Cyanide & Happiness – Freakpocalypse: Part 1. It's a grim setting in this one as you take control of a "weird, unpopular, ginger-headed orphan" named Coop "Go Away, Weirdo" McCarthy, who must make the world a better place...
News We're Dying To Get Our Hands On I Am Dead When It Launches Later This Year
A puzzle adventure game set in the afterlife
Overlooking the morbid title, I Am Dead was perhaps one of the most charming reveals during the recent Nintendo Indie World Showcase. It's a puzzle adventure game being published by Annapurna Interactive –known for titles such as Donut County – and is being developed by Hollow Ponds and Richard Hogg...
News Introducing The 3D Action-Adventure Blue Fire, A Timed-Exclusive For Switch
And it's arriving this summer
Kicking off the Indie World Showcase was the premiere of Blue Fire – a 3D action-adventure from the Argentine developer, Robi Studios. It'll launch first on the Nintendo Switch this summer, as a timed-exclusive. As the player, you'll explore the mysterious and "beautiful forgotten kingdom" of Penumbra, while you...
News Q-Games' PixelJunk Eden 2 Mixes Grooves And Green Fingers On Switch This Summer
Synaesthesia vīnea
Q-Games has announced via the latest Nintendo Indie Direct Showcase that it is bringing a sequel to PixelJunk Eden to Switch this year. The predictably (and sensibly) named PixelJunk Eden 2 is scheduled for release this summer and it's good to see Q-Games and studio head Dylan Cuthbert, veteran of the Star Fox franch
News Switch Timed Exclusive Baldo Is Giving Us Serious Studio Ghibli Feels
Like anime you can play!
We're massive fans of the work of Japan's legendary Studio Ghibli here at Nintendo Life, so we were pleasantly surprised when we saw footage of Naps Team's Baldo during today's Indie World showcase. The action-adventure RPG looks like an anime movie you can play (where have we seen that before?) and promises to be full of...
News No Man's Sky Dev Hello Games Is Bringing The Last Campfire To Switch This Summer
And it looks adorable
Perhaps the most adorable of all the games highlighted in today's Indie World Showcase was The Last Campfire, a new game from the developer behind No Man's Sky. The Last Campfire is set to have players heading out on a journey through a beautiful wilderness filled with lost folk, strange creatures, and mysterious ruins. Your...
News Exit The Gungeon Brings Elevator Action To Nintendo Switch Today
Dungeon crawling? This is dungeon climbing!
Fans of Dodge Roll and Singlecore's gloriously OTT Enter the Gungeon will be pleased to learn that the game's madcap sequel is coming to the Nintendo Switch later today. Forget dungeon crawling, Exit the Gungeon is a bullet-hell dungeon climber which sees you trying to escape the infamous Gungeon alive...
News Prepare Yourself For Curious Expedition, A Roguelike Explorative Sim On Switch In April
Curiouser and curiouser
Thunderful Games has announced that it's bringing Curious Expedition, a 'roguelike expedition sim', to Switch this April. Developer Maschinen-Mensch's game released on PC back in 2016 and the Switch version arrives on the 2nd April, sandwiched cosily between the PS4 and Xbox One releases. As you can see from the trailer...
Watch Nintendo Indie World Showcase March 2020 - Live!
Tune in live!
It's not quite the full-fat Nintendo Direct many were hoping for, but Indie World Showcases always show off a wonderful selection of indie titles headed to Nintendo Switch. Toady's presentation is set to show roughly 20 minutes' worth of new indies headed our way, and it all kicks off at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 5pm UK / 6pm CET. Make sure...
Review 3000th Duel - A More Approachable Alternative To Dark Souls
Karma is served
Nearly 9 years after its initial release, Dark Souls’ influence is as strong as ever. Its brutal difficulty and focus on slow, methodical gameplay have become iconic staples in modern gaming, with some games taking inspiration from the title, and others outright copying it. 3000th Duel sits somewhere in the middle. It’s a...
News Trials Of Mana Demo Releases On Japanese eShop Tomorrow, Will Include English Language Support
Update: It's now available!
Update: The demo has gone live across all regions. Once again, it includes English Language support (voice and text) and your save data will transfer across from the demo to the full version. There's also a few limitations: You can only level up to Level 7 and can only access the beginning of the story. Enjoy! Original...
News EB Games In Australia Cancels Its Animal Crossing: New Horizons Midnight Launch
"Due to the government restrictions"
It should probably come as no surprise at this point, but if you live in Australia and were planning on attending the midnight launch event for Animal Crossing: New Horizons at the main EB Games store in Melbourne, unfortunately, the event has now been cancelled. This decision is unsurprisingly linked to the...
News Save 30% On WayForward's Switch Library To Celebrate 30 Years
From now until the end of March
A few weeks after the independent developer and publisher WayForward celebrated its 30th anniversary, the Nintendo Switch eShop across multiple regions including the US and UK is hosting a special sale on select games. Save 30% on WayForward's Switch lineup to celebrate 30 years of indie excellence! Embark on a...
News Banned Horror Game Lust For Darkness Returns To Switch After Offending Content Gets Cut
The controversial title returns
Controversial horror game Lust for Darkness is set to return to the Switch eShop this week after originally being removed from the store. This new, edited release will launch under the name Lust for Darkness: Dawn Edition on 20th March. Despite being available on the European store since launch with a PEGI 18 rating,...
Switch eShop - Features
Forum Topics
13,938 replies |
1,805 replies |
1,151 replies |
Do you ever get angry when playing video games?
48 replies |
46,784 replies |
405 replies |
8,406 replies |
Most Read
News The Day-One Update For Super Mario 3D All-Stars Is Now Live (Version 1.0.1)
News Lonesome Village Is A Charming New Dungeon Puzzler Inspired By Zelda And...
News CIRCLE Entertainment Kicks Off Autumn Switch Sale, Get Up To 85% Off Sel...
Review Spellbreak - A Neat Fortnite Rival Which Ironically Lacks That Magical T...
News It's Official, Immortals Fenyx Rising Launches On Switch This December
News Scott Pilgrim VS. The World: The Game – Complete Edition Announced For...
News DOOM 64 Is Getting Physical On Switch, Pre-Orders Open Next Week
Review The Last Campfire - A Refreshingly Freeform Puzzle Adventure Packed With...
Review Fight Crab - The First Rule Of Fight Crab Is That It's Fine To Talk Abou...
Popular Reviews
Review Spellbreak - A Neat Fortnite Rival Which Ironically Lacks That Magical T...
Review The Last Campfire - A Refreshingly Freeform Puzzle Adventure Packed With...
Review Fight Crab - The First Rule Of Fight Crab Is That It's Fine To Talk Abou...
Review Witcheye - A Fun Platformer That Sadly Can't Shake Off Its Smartphone Or...
Mini Review Minoria - A Short But Sweet Metroidvania With Great Combat
Review Moero Crystal H - A Hilariously Saucy Dungeon-Crawler Which Fans Of The ...
Review Adventures of Pip - An Interesting Social Message Undermind By Bland Action
Mini Review Party Hard 2 - This Stripped-Down Hitman Clone Is A Fun Time
Review Paratopic - A Low-Fi Eldritch Fever Dream That Ends Too Soon
Mini Review MO:Astray - A Grim And Gory Game Which Deserves A Look