Hello fellow gamers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 29th, 2024! Today's update features a robust lineup of new releases, forming the core of this Thursday's column. We'll also explore a substantial list of new sales. Let's dive into the games!
Featured New Releases
Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club ($49.99)
The Famicom Detective Club returns after a long hiatus! This new entry stays true to the originals, for better or worse. A fresh mystery awaits, presented in a style reminiscent of the recent Switch remakes. Can you crack the latest serial killer case? My review is coming soon.
Gundam Breaker 4 ($59.99)
Mikhail's comprehensive review provides a detailed look at Gundam Breaker 4's gameplay and Switch performance. In short: build and battle Gunpla! While the Switch version naturally lags behind others in performance, it's still a solid experience. Check out Mikhail's insightful review – it's a must-read!
Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn ($19.99)
Tengo Project continues its impressive streak of remakes/reimaginings. Following the success of Wild Guns Reloaded, The Ninja Saviors, and Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, they tackle an 8-bit classic. Expect a departure from the source material, but a fun action-platformer nonetheless. My review drops early next week.
Valfaris: Mecha Therion ($19.99)
A Valfaris sequel with a twist! This is a 2.5D side-scrolling shooter, a significant departure from its predecessor. While the genre shift might surprise some, it delivers enjoyable gameplay. My review is on its way.
Nour: Play With Your Food ($9.99)
I'll admit, I'm not entirely sure what this game entails. However, the food imagery is stunning. Perhaps it involves photography, secret-finding, or a unique blend of both? Mikhail might be the best person to investigate this further.
Monster Jam Showdown ($49.99)
For monster truck enthusiasts, Monster Jam Showdown offers local and online multiplayer, various modes, and plenty of action. While reception on other platforms has been mixed, it's a solid option for fans of the genre.
WitchSpring R ($39.99)
A potential remake of the original WitchSpring, this entry boasts the series' best visuals yet. At a price approaching that of an Atelier game, it's a decision that requires careful consideration.
Depths of Sanity ($19.99)
An underwater exploration game with a fantastical horror twist. Uncover the fate of your missing crew in a vast, interconnected underwater world. Combat is involved. This title has garnered positive reviews on other platforms.
Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire ($19.99)
Voltaire, a vegan vampire, rebels against his bloodthirsty father. Gameplay involves farming and action as you defend your lifestyle choices. While I'm personally a bit fatigued by the genre, it might appeal to those seeking a farming/action experience.
Marble Abduction! Patti Hattu ($11.79)
A classic marble roller game featuring 70 stages and 80 marbles to collect. Secret items and challenges add replayability. This is a solid entry for fans of the genre.
Leo: The Firefighter Cat ($24.99)
A kid-friendly firefighting game with 20 missions. A more lighthearted take on the firefighting genre.
Gori: Cuddly Carnage ($21.99)
A hoverboarding cat slices and dices enemies. While the core gameplay is reportedly fun, the Switch version suffers from technical issues.
Arcade Archives Finalizer Super Transformation ($7.99)
A lesser-known 1985 Konami vertical shooter where you control a transforming robot. A charming, retro shooter experience.
EGGCONSOLE Xanadu Scenario II PC-8801mkIISR ($6.49)
An early expansion pack featuring the debut of legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro. Fans of gaming history and challenging gameplay will find this appealing.
The Backrooms: Survival ($10.99)
A blend of horror, survival, and roguelite elements. Best experienced with up to ten online players.
Can of Wormholes ($19.99)
A clever puzzle game where you, a sentient tin can, must solve 100 puzzles involving worms.
Ninja I & II ($9.99)
Two NES-style microgames with a ninja twist. Competitive local multiplayer or CPU battles.
Dice Make 10! ($3.99)
A surprisingly addictive puzzle game with two modes: falling blocks and wood block placement. The goal is to create rows or columns where dice faces add up to ten or multiples of ten.
Sales
(North American eShop, US Prices)
The King of Fighters 30th anniversary sale features every Arcade Archives title in the series at a discount. Many Pixel Game Maker Series games are also at their lowest prices yet. Check out the full list for other notable deals.
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Sales Ending Tomorrow, August 30th
That's it for today! We'll be back tomorrow with more new releases, sales, and news. See you then!
