‘Pepper Grinder’, ‘Missile Dancer 2’, ‘Open Roads’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales – TouchArcade Leave a comment
Hi there mild readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Spherical-Up for March twenty eighth, 2024. This… is kind of the Thursday for brand spanking new releases. Greater than two dozen new video games, and surprisingly few of them are bin fodder. Which means we’ve plenty of summaries to undergo, and that’s going to be the majority of as we speak’s article. We even have the standard lists of latest and expiring gross sales, in case you possibly can’t discover sufficient issues to blow your money on within the new launch part. Let’s get to these video games!
New Releases
Pepper Grinder ($14.99)
It’s arduous not to take a look at this sport and suppose Drill Dozer, however the world simply isn’t prepared for a follow-up to that sport but. As a substitute, the developer cites issues like Dig Dug and Ecco the Dolphin as sources of inspiration, and having spent a while with it I can say that positively tracks. The motion on this sport is a pleasure, and your Grinder machine has plenty of tips up its sleeve that will help you remedy puzzles and make your well beyond the various obstacles you’ll encounter. I’ll be reviewing this one very quickly, so do sit up for that.
Missile Dancer 2 ($14.99)
In the event you’re acquainted with the primary Missile Dancer, this screenshot could be one thing of a shock to you. As a substitute of doing one other vertical shoot-em-up, developer Terarin determined to strive his hand at a Tremendous Scaler-style behind-the-ship shooter. There’s definitely a whiff of After Burner and Galaxy Drive about it, however the developer’s love of rating chasing additionally performs closely into the sport. In the event you miss these previous SEGA arcade video games and need to strive one thing alongside related traces, it is a tremendous pick-up. I’ll be doing a assessment of this sport as effectively, however I can already give it an enthusiastic thumbs-up for followers of the sort of sport.
Outward Definitive Version ($39.99)
This survival RPG has been by the wringer and again, however the basic consensus appears to be that this Definitive Version sands off simply sufficient of the tough edges to make for a good expertise. Not an excellent one, however one which some individuals however discover themselves stepping into. It helps two gamers by way of on-line multiplayer, and I’d say that these capable of reap the benefits of which might be probably to seek out the enjoyable on this uncommon sport.
Open Roads ($19.99)
A brief narrative journey a couple of household coping with tragedy, Open Roads follows a mom and daughter as they take a highway journey to seek for a treasure close to the Canadian border. They’ll find yourself discovering much more than that alongside the way in which, and never all of it could be needed. Partaking stuff to make certain, however it is rather a lot a brief story that’s all about relationships, and it’d go away some feeling lower than glad with its brevity and considerably low stakes. Not for everybody, however possibly for you. Our pal Mikhail is doing a assessment of this one, so keep tuned for that.
Felix the Cat ($24.99)
Typically it’s a thriller as to which traditional video games make a comeback and why. Felix the Cat is a good little NES platformer made by Hudson, however not rather more than that. You additionally get the Sport Boy model of the sport in right here, plus the Japanese model of the NES sport. They’re all operating in Restricted Run Video games’ Carbon Engine, and if you happen to’ve performed any of the opposite collections or releases utilizing that, you’ll discover the presentation and checklist of options fairly acquainted right here. I’ll offer up a assessment of this assortment early subsequent week, however if in case you have blissful reminiscences of both of the video games included right here then I feel you’ll discover they’ve been executed an affordable quantity of justice.
Contact Detective 3 + The Full Case Information ($39.99)
I really feel just like the naming on this might be higher, however I’m additionally unsure how I’d go about it. That is really a whole assortment of the three mainline Contact Detective video games, with the third sport being made obtainable in English for the primary time. In the event you haven’t performed them earlier than, they’re humorous little journey video games with plenty of character to them. Contemplating all you get right here, I feel it is a stable pick-up for the worth. You already know, supplied you want thriller video games. In the event you don’t, then I doubt these would be the video games to sway you.
Contraptions Assortment ($29.99)
Whereas this isn’t categorized as a bundle on the eShop, that’s actually simply what that is. You get all three of the Contraptions puzzle video games launched on the Swap to date in a single useful package deal. Use the objects you’re given to create a series response and defeat all the monsters on every stage. Mysteriously, this package deal of the three video games prices greater than merely shopping for them individually. In the event you’re within the concept, I subsequently actually should suggest avoiding this assortment and grabbing them a la carte.
Zombiewood: Survival Shooter ($9.99)
That title doesn’t precisely encourage confidence, however it is a Gameloft launch so we will at the very least say it’s not bottom-tier junk. It’s, nevertheless, a fully senseless motion sport. Use an arsenal of over thirty weapons to take out the undead as you slaughter your manner throughout Los Angeles. There’s a full story mode to play by, and you’ll even carry alongside a good friend for some native multiplayer zombie-killing leisure. As you play, you’ll unlock quite a lot of goofy costumes you possibly can adorn your character in. I couldn’t presumably be extra spent on the sort of sport, however I do know that’s a “me” factor. A few of you should have an actual blast with it, I’m positive.
Proper and Down and Cube ($11.99)
Take Proper and Down and add some cube, and that’s just about what that is. So sure, you’ve bought procedurally-generated card dungeons the place you possibly can solely go proper or down, however this time you’ll resolve encounters by rolling some cube. There are six heroes in complete to play, greater than 100 artifacts to equip, and thirty totally different dungeons to play. In the event you preferred the primary sport, why not give this one a go?
One Final Breath ($17.99)
Effectively, humanity lastly did the factor. We polluted the Earth a lot that we drove ourselves to extinction. There’s no hope for us, however can the world make a comeback? That’s as much as you as you play because the final little one of Mom Nature on this sport. Gaia’s powers would possibly be capable to carry the planet again from the brink of destruction, nevertheless it’s not going to be a straightforward highway by any means. She’ll should cope with lethal mutants, tough hazards, difficult puzzles, and an entire lot extra. I’ll be doing a assessment of this one as quickly as I can, nevertheless it definitely nails its environment if nothing else.
The World After ($9.99)
A full-motion video journey sport, eh? Effectively, I do know some people on the market are into these. This one is ready throughout a pandemic, following a author who heads to the countryside to work on his e-book. He begins having some bizarre desires, and he quickly finds himself wrapped up a supernatural thriller. A lethal monster known as the Nightwatcher is stalking him, and if he can’t discover some solutions shortly his deadline would be the least of his worries. There are three totally different endings, and there’s even a full visible novel packed in right here as an unlockable bonus.
Stasis: Bone Totem ($19.99)
You wouldn’t typically affiliate the considerably relaxed style of point-and-click journey video games with horror, however the mixture has confirmed compelling previously and it really works right here, too. Or so I’m advised. As I’ve talked about many occasions, I’m a full-on coward in terms of something scarier than The Neverending Story. And good friend, this sport is positively scarier than The Neverending Story. Critiques have been fairly favorable on different platforms, largely citing its foreboding environment and attention-grabbing narrative as its chief strengths. If the premise sounds cool to you, then it’s most likely price investigating this one additional.
OTXO ($14.99)
It is a slick top-down shooter with a noir vibe that helps it stand out a bit from the small crowd it’s a part of. Suppose Hotline Miami meets a roguelite with a method and sensibility that calls the John Wick films to thoughts. Throw in a wonderful soundtrack, and also you’ve bought a cool motion expertise throughout. It’s been pretty well-received on different platforms, and I’m positive Swap house owners will prefer it simply as a lot.
Cricket 24 ($59.99)
Arguably the best ongoing cricket simulation on the Nintendo Swap returns with a couple of new options and enhancements. By and enormous you get a well-known expertise, with all of the licensed gamers and groups, a full profession mode, cross-platform on-line play, and extra. I do know nothing about cricket, so I can’t actually converse to how effectively this captures the game. However it’s been round for ten years, so it should be reaching the viewers to some extent, proper? Effectively, it’s in your palms now.
Arcade Archives Volfied ($7.99)
Ah, it is a enjoyable one. Taito took their gratifying QIX construction and as an alternative of including bare girls to it like everybody else, it added a cool sci-fi aesthetic, weapons, and so forth. Volfied continues to be about making an attempt to seize as a lot of the display as potential with out getting clipped, however the additional mechanics add plenty of spice to the motion. In the event you like QIX, that is going to be proper up your alley.
EGGCONSOLE Xak PC-8801mkIISR ($6.49)
Right here’s the newest sport launch within the EGGCONSOLE line, and it’s a fairly obscure one even by the requirements of this line-up. It’s an action-RPG that was initially launched in 1989 by Micro Cabin, and I don’t suppose you’ll be going fallacious by calling it a sport that’s closely impressed by Ys. Nonetheless, it’s not too shabby as that kind of factor goes. Sadly, the in-game textual content is as ordinary solely provided up in Japanese, and in contrast to with Ys I don’t suppose English walkthroughs are precisely a dime a dozen. Maintain that in thoughts earlier than shopping for.
Blind Shot ($4.99)
A turn-based shooter starring a blind commando who’s battling zombies for some cause. Definitely unconventional, however these on the lookout for some fancy eating would possibly need to hold wanting.
Junior Labyrinth ($9.99)
As much as 4 gamers can take part by way of native multiplayer on this junior model of the board sport Labyrinth. That is clearly aimed on the youthful set, so mother and father with age-appropriate little ones would possibly take pleasure in taking part in this one collectively as a household.
Nyanzou & Kumakichi Bomb Cave ($9.80)
Effectively, that’s simply Minesweeper.
Escape Sport The Kitty College ($9.99)
Resolve the puzzles and make your escape… from the kitty college!
Akatsuki: Lord of the Daybreak ($9.99)
An actual-time battle RPG, or so its description says. It looks like a cute, fast-paced, mild technique sport with RPG mechanics. There are forty-eight totally different characters to fill your workforce up with, and ten totally different formations to line them up in. You gained’t simply be battling the entire time, as there’s additionally a constructing part the place you’ll develop analysis and collect sources to beef up your military. I haven’t had an opportunity to play this but, however I form of just like the look of it.
Soul Canine TD ($10.99)
Do we want one other pretty by-the-numbers tower protection sport? Possibly we do. I don’t get to be the choose of that. The primary gimmick right here is that you should acquire the souls of fallen foes to make use of as sources, which requires you to deploy the titular soul canine. You’ll be susceptible whereas doing that although, so timing is vital. You additionally have to alternate between attacking and coaching, as solely by coaching will your forces develop into stronger. In the event you love the style, this could be enjoyable.
Monster Panic ($11.99)
Certain, why not one other Vampire Survivors-style sport? Pile them up, chum.
The Bin Bunch
Hentai Ladies: Naughty Gamer ($5.99)
Out Racing: Arcade Reminiscence ($14.99)
NightGhast ($3.49)
Outdated Coin Pusher Pals 2 ($3.99)
100 Doorways – Escape from Jail ($9.99)
Escape Worry: Disguise And Search Horror ($4.99)
Gross sales
(North American eShop, US Costs)
A number of issues to level out as we speak. The Hammerwatch video games are at their lowest costs since they got here out, and so is Double Dragon Gaiden. The latter is getting a free replace quickly, so this could be the time to purchase. Within the outbox, Sq. Enix is ending up its newest huge sale. Plenty of good video games to think about there, and some non-Sq. Enix video games you could be excited about too. Verify these lists!
Choose New Gross sales
Curler Coaster Tycoon 3: CE ($10.49 from $29.99 till 4/10)
Caveman Ransom ($3.49 from $4.99 till 4/11)
Prisonela DX ($3.49 from $4.99 till 4/11)
Dr. Frank’s Construct a Boyfriend ($3.49 from $4.99 till 4/11)
The Adv. of Panzer Legacy Assortment ($6.29 from $8.99 till 4/11)
Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break ($2.99 from $29.99 till 4/11)
Gordian Quest ($11.99 from $19.99 till 4/11)
Paleo Pines ($20.99 from $29.99 till 4/11)
Hammerwatch Anniversary Ed. ($13.99 from $19.99 till 4/11)
Hammerwatch II ($17.49 from $24.99 till 4/11)
Cris Tales ($3.99 from $49.99 till 4/11)
Double Dragon Gaiden: RotD ($14.99 from $24.99 till 4/11)
Afterimage ($14.99 from $24.99 till 4/11)
Misplaced Phrases: Past the Web page ($1.99 from $14.99 till 4/11)
Override 2: SML ($2.99 from $29.99 till 4/11)
Moto Roader MC ($3.49 from $6.99 till 4/11)
Gynoug ($3.49 from $6.99 till 4/11)
Aquadine ($9.99 from $19.99 till 4/11)
Avenging Spirit ($2.99 from $5.99 till 4/11)
Gleylancer ($3.49 from $6.99 till 4/11)
Rustler ($2.99 from $29.99 till 4/11)
One other World Mahjong Woman ($6.99 from $9.99 till 4/12)
Marble Maid ($3.99 from $9.99 till 4/12)
Crimson Spires ($6.99 from $19.99 till 4/12)
Kingdom of Arcadia ($1.99 from $5.99 till 4/12)
Blazblue Cross Tag Battle ($4.99 from $19.99 till 4/16)
Blazblue Centralfiction SE ($12.49 from $49.99 till 4/16)
Keep Cool, Kobayashi-San! ($1.99 from $13.99 till 4/16)
Torn Away ($12.75 from $15.00 till 4/16)
Sunny Cafe ($13.49 from $14.99 till 4/17)
Ultimate Vendetta ($9.98 from $24.95 till 4/18)
Battle Axe ($7.49 from $29.99 till 4/18)
Clive ‘N’ Wrench ($14.99 from $29.99 till 4/18)
Terraformers ($9.99 from $19.99 till 4/18)
IIN ($4.00 from $10.00 till 4/18)
Goroons ($4.00 from $10.00 till 4/18)
Gross sales Ending Tomorrow, March twenty ninth
Actraiser Renaissance ($14.99 from $29.99 till 3/29)
Ball laB II ($2.99 from $4.99 till 3/29)
Betomis ($2.99 from $4.99 till 3/29)
Chrono Cross Radical Dreamers ($9.99 from $19.99 till 3/29)
Assortment of Mana ($19.99 from $39.99 till 3/29)
Assortment of SaGa FFL ($9.99 from $19.99 till 3/29)
Disaster Core Ultimate Fantasy VII Reunion ($29.99 from $49.99 till 3/29)
Danmaku Limitless 3 ($4.99 from $9.99 till 3/29)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Darkish Prince ($40.19 from $59.99 till 3/29)
Dragon Quest Treasures ($35.99 from $59.99 till 3/29)
Escape From Terror Metropolis ($4.99 from $9.99 till 3/29)
Extreme Trim ($2.99 from $4.99 till 3/29)
Ultimate Fantasy VII ($6.39 from $15.99 till 3/29)
Progress ($6.69 from $9.99 till 3/29)
Harvestella ($29.99 from $59.99 till 3/29)
Hell Pages ($2.96 from $8.99 till 3/29)
I Am Setsuna ($11.99 from $39.99 till 3/29)
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest ($40.19 from $59.99 till 3/29)
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Reminiscence ($23.99 from $59.99 till 3/29)
Legend of Mana ($14.99 from $29.99 till 3/29)
Let’s Construct a Zoo ($8.99 from $19.99 till 3/29)
Let’s Construct a Zoo: Final Bundle ($16.99 from $33.99 till 3/29)
Life is Unusual 2 ($15.99 from $31.99 till 3/29)
Life is Unusual Arcadia Bay Assortment ($19.99 from $39.99 till 3/29)
Life is Unusual True Colours ($17.99 from $59.99 till 3/29)
Million Shells ($3.00 from $15.00 till 3/29)
Moe Waifu H ($2.49 from $4.99 till 3/29)
Nephenthesys ($4.19 from $5.99 till 3/29)
Oninaki ($14.99 from $49.99 till 3/29)
Paranormasight: 7 Mysteries of Honjo ($11.99 from $19.99 till 3/29)
PowerWash Simulator ($19.99 from $24.99 till 3/29)
Pumpkin Jack ($7.49 from $29.99 till 3/29)
Quintus and the Absent Fact ($3.49 from $9.99 till 3/29)
Inflexible Drive Redux ($4.99 from $19.99 till 3/29)
Romancing SaGa Minstrel Tune Remastered ($17.49 from $24.99 till 3/29)
SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions ($8.99 from $29.99 till 3/29)
Seduction: A Monk’s Destiny ($2.79 from $7.99 till 3/29)
Sir Questionnaire ($1.99 from $4.99 till 3/29)
SnowRunner ($19.99 from $39.99 till 3/29)
Star Ocean First Departure R ($6.29 from $20.99 till 3/29)
Star Ocean The Second Story R ($39.99 from $49.99 till 3/29)
Techniques Ogre Reborn ($24.99 from $49.99 till 3/29)
Theatrhythm Ultimate Bar Line ($24.99 from $49.99 till 3/29)
Three Minutes to Eight ($7.49 from $14.99 till 3/29)
Thunder Ray ($8.99 from $14.99 till 3/29)
Instruments Up Final Version ($4.99 from $34.99 till 3/29)
Voice of Playing cards Trilogy ($34.99 from $49.99 till 3/29)
What The Duck ($1.99 from $19.99 till 3/29)
Xatrom Command ($4.79 from $5.99 till 3/29)
That’s all for as we speak, buddies. We’ll be again tomorrow for a lean Good Friday of latest releases to shut out the week, plus no matter gross sales and new releases roll in over the following twenty 4 hours. I’m operating late for dinner once more, so I’ll simply go forward and log out now. I hope you all have an exhilarating Thursday, and as at all times, thanks for studying!
