Switch eShop News
January2023
News It's Official, PowerWash Simulator Scrubs Up On Switch This Month
And you can wash... Croft Manor?
Pack it up Zelda, Final Fantasy, Starfield, etc. — PowerWash Simulator is turning on the hoses on 31st January when it launches on Switch. Finally, a real video game that will wash the scrubs away. Joking aside, PowerWash Simulator became a bit of a surprise hit in 2021 in Early
News Brutal Pixel Art Metroidvania 'Elderand' Launches On Switch Next Month
Heads will roll
Publisher Graffiti Games and developer Mantra have announced a new pixel art Metroidvania called Elderand, due to launch on Nintendo Switch and PC on February 16th, 2023. Utilising a classic pixel art visual style, the game is a true gore-fest with blood and monsters all over the shop. It will implement RPG elements, crafting...
Review A Space For The Unbound (Switch) - A Beautifully Rendered, Breathtaking Adventure Game
Yes, you can pet all the cats
We began our time with Mojiken Studio’s A Space For The Unbound curled up on our sofa, cup of steaming tea close by, with winter rain softly rapping against the window. Much like reading a good book, it felt right to play this slice-of-life adventure game this way; it pulled us in immediately in with its gorgeous...
News Don't Let This Trailer Fool You, The Switch Isn't Getting A New Operating System
Oof, cheeky
Well, we've seen some publishers push their luck with their marketing at times, but this one really takes the biscuit. RedDeer Games has unveiled nOS: New Operating System, a new game for the Switch that lightly simulates the experience of a personal computer, albeit with cute visuals and a significantly more simplified user experience...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden On Switch
Will you Reach Out To The Truth?
Persona fans will be feasting later on this week when two classic entries in the series — Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden — launch on the Switch eShop on 19th January. This duo of PS2 classics, based on their PSP and PS Vita versions respectively, join the beloved Persona 5 Royal on a Nintendo console for...
News Barista Visual Novel 'Coffee Talk Episode 2' Brews Up 2023 Release Date
It's bean a while
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly, a sequel to the beloved heart-to-heart barista sim game from 2020, has announced a new release date in 2023. Originally slated for a 2022 release, the game was delayed following a difficult year that saw a disagreement between developer Toge Productions and PQube concerning A Sp
News RE:CALL Brings Gorgeous GBA-Style Visuals And Memory-Altering Gameplay To Switch Today
Remember, remember...
RE:CALL, the adventure game from the creators of Evan's Remains, is available to buy now from the Switch eShop! Showcasing its beautiful visual style in a brand new launch trailer (above), RE:CALL promises an "epic narrative" that spans ten different characters. Dive into the memories of these people and piece together a...
Review Persona 3 Portable (Switch) - A Fine Series Entry, Though One That's Tough To Return To
"Remember you will die"
Though Persona 3 was actually the fourth mainline release in the series, the meme goes that it was really the first because Atlus just refuses to acknowledge the previous games. As a fresh start for the series, Persona 3 was eventually followed up with not one, but two ‘final’ versions that each had important new features...
Review Persona 4 Golden (Switch) - A Must-Buy Classic That's Stood The Test Of Time
"Heartbreak, heartbreak, you tell me goomba"
Although Shin Megami Tensei is technically the flagship RPG franchise over at Atlus, its spin-off Persona series has made huge strides in finding mainstream appeal in recent years. While Persona 5 may have done most of the heavy lifting, Persona 4 Golden (P4G)—the enhanced re-release of the PS2...
News Rhythm Sprout Is A Combat Rhythm Game With K-Pop, EDM, And Lo-Fi Beats
Out in February
Publisher tinyBuild has revealed that it's bringing the colourful melee music game Rhythm Sprout to Switch on 1st February. In Rhythm Sprout, you're an Onion (an Onion Knight, perhaps?) who is on a mission to eradicate all of the sweet treats in the world and rescue Princess Cauliflower. Wait...why are we removing sweets from the...
Reminder Unlock A Bayonetta Origins Demo In Bayonetta 3
Try out the brief playable teaser
Another Switch exclusive coming out in the earlier half of this year is Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon. In case you missed this one, it's a new spin-off in the Bayonetta series that was revealed last year at The Game Awards. This new title is set in a storybook-like world, where players take on the...
Exclusive Farming Game SunnySide Shows Off 24 Dateable Residents In New Trailer
Spoiled for choice
Farming games have millions of fans at this point, thanks to the killer combo of Harvest Moon, Story of Seasons, Rune Factory, and Stardew Valley, but they all have one thing in common that has very little to do with farming: The ability to date people in town. Let's be honest, a lot of people who love farming games aren't just...
News Please, Touch The Artwork Patch Now Live, Adds TV And Tabletop Support
More ways to touch!
Please, Touch The Artwork, the puzzler from sole developer Thomas Waterzooi at Studio Waterzooi, has been patched to implement button support in addition to touch screen gameplay. The addition of button support now also means that the game can now be played in TV or tabletop mode. In our review for the game, one of our main...
Feature Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider's JoyMasher On Dev Nightmares And Changing Direction
"It was originally supposed to be more linear, like Dracula X"
Publisher The Arcade Crew and developer Joymasher have just launched their latest retro-inspired title Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, an homage to classic 16-bit action platformers like Shinobi III and Hagane: The Final Conflict. The game is a remarkably authentic retro experience that...
Guide Persona On Switch - All Games, Where To Start, Beginner's Guide, FAQs
Welcome to the Velvet Room
It took a while, but the Persona series has finally made the jump to Switch. After stealing our hearts in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (and a spin-off 'sequel' and spin-off remaster found their way onto the console), the main series finally made its way to Nintendo's hybrid console in late 2022 with Persona 5 Royal.
News Square Enix Has Released A Dragon Quest Treasures Demo Worldwide
Update: Now available on the NA and EU eShop
Update [Fri 13th Jan, 2023 15:30 GMT]: A few weeks after the Japanese demo dropped on the eShop, you can now download the Dragon Quest Treasures demo from the North American and European eShop! We thought this would happen eventually, and Square Enix confirmed earlier today (via the official Dragon Quest...
News Yes, There Really Will Be A Space Invaders Mode In Puzzle Bobble Everybubble!
Pop those aliens
Taito's brand-new instalment in the Puzzle Bobble series launches this spring and in a surprising yet adorable move, Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! will have a brand new mode which celebrates Space Invaders. (Thanks, Gematsu!) Nope, you're not reading that wrong at all. For the legendary arcade game's 45th anniversary, Bub, Bob, Peb,...
News Abandon Your Inner Landlubber And Set Sail With 'Sailing Era', Launching Summer
All aboard!
Publisher BiliBili and developer GY Games have announced Sailing Era, a realistic sailing simulation set to emark on the Switch eShop this Summer. The game is available on Steam right now and sees you commanding a sailing fleet either for fun or for a legitimate business. You can battle with pirates, encounter potential romantic partners...
News Splatoon 3 Expected To Receive New Balance Patch Update Soon
Here's your friendly reminder
Nintendo dropped an absolutely massive update for Splatoon 3 last November - bumping the game up to Version 2.0.0 and adding new features, improvements and adjustments. It followed with another minor update, so when is the next one? In case you missed it in the 2.0.0 patch notes, there'll apparently be a balance update...
News Minecraft Legends To Feature At Xbox's New 'Developer_Direct' Broadcast
Tune in January 25th
After a number of rumours and reports, Microsoft has officially confirmed it will be broadcasting an Xbox & Bethesda 'Developer_Direct' later this month on January 25th. As part of this, it seems Minecraft fans will be getting an "inside look" at the upcoming action-strategy game, Minecraft Legends. This title will be...
News Turn-Based Folklore 'Howl' Brings Wolf Hunting And 'Living Ink' Visuals To Switch This Year
Silver bullets at the ready
The Switch is home to enough turn-based tactics games to last a lifetime, but that hasn't deterred Mipumi, the studio behind the point and click adventure The Lion's Song, from working on a title which looks to stand out from the rest. Howl is set to land on Switch later this year (we can't be more specific than 'early...
Review Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider (Switch) - Drop-Dead Gorgeous, Neo-Retro Action Platforming
Stepping back in time
Making any video game is exceptionally hard work. But creating a retro-style experience that feels 100% authentic to the source inspiration adds a whole extra layer of difficulty. Implementing pixel art visuals and calling it a day just doesn't cut it, but what developer JoyMasher has done with Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is...
Review Lone Ruin (Switch) - A No-Nonsense, Roguelike Twin-Stick Shooter
It's dangerous to go 'lone
Though it flew under a lot of radars, Cuddle Monster Games’ Hell is Other Demons was a standout platform shooter of 2019, featuring razor-sharp, ultra-tough action gameplay alongside a delicious neon aesthetic. Considering it was mostly the work of just one man by the name of Hannes Rahm, Hell is Other Demons was an...
News New SpongeBob SquarePants Trailer Introduces The Cast Of The Cosmic Shake
"Meet the Bikini Bottomites"
It's quite a busy start to the year for the Switch with games like Fire Emblem Engage and classic Persona titles releasing next week. One other game to be on the lookout for towards the end of the month is SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake. To help build some excitement around this new adventure, THQ Nordic and...
Review Breakers Collection (Switch) - Visco's Neo Geo Fighters Return In Fine Form
Give me something to break
Visco Corporation, responsible for shoot 'em up Andros Dunos (1992), was a Neo Geo stalwart, releasing 15 titles across SNK’s arcade and console hardware. One of its only forays into the fighting game arena was Breakers and its semi-sequel, Breakers Revenge. In 1996, the fighting game market was flooded. And, while it...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - December 2022
The best eShop games of December, chosen by us!
Happy new year readers! Okay, so we're over a week into 2023 already — you might be moving on from last year, trying to look ahead to the best to come. But we just need to look back at 2022 one last time for the best eShop games in December. Now, December is normally a quiet month for game releases...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Mortal Shell: Complete Edition On Switch
What's the verdict?
At the end of last year, the Souls-like title Mortal Shell: Complete Edition got a surprise release on the Nintendo Switch. If you've been wondering how this particular version of the game compares to the rest, Digital Foundry has got you covered with its latest technical analysis. So, how does it hold up? Its ambition comes at...
News Excellent Sci-Fi Survival Horror Signalis Scores A Physical Switch Release
Arriving towards the end of February
One of the highlight survival horror experiences on the Nintendo Switch last year was the indie title Signalis. If you've been holding out for a local physical release, you're in luck - with the developer Rose-engine announcing a hard copy published by Humble Games. It will release towards the "end of February...
Reminder Nintendo's Big New Year Sale Ends Soon, Up To 75% Off On Switch eShop (Europe)
A bigger backlog for 2023
Update [Sat 7th Jan, 2023 12:00 GMT]: There's not much longer left in the New Year Sale on the European eShop! You've got until tomorrow, 8th January, to snap up some bargains for your Switch library. Those of you in North America, don't fret — you've still got a bit longer with your eShop sale. And of course, if you've...
News PowerWash Simulator Seemingly Arrives On Switch Soon
It's time to clean up your neighbourhood
Washing things might not necessarily sound like fun, but PowerWash Simulator has managed to make a name for itself over the past year. It was announced for the Nintendo Switch last September, and now in the latest update, it seems the game could be splashing onto the hybrid platform at the end of this month...
News Sea Of Stars Shares Guest Music Track From Veteran Composer Yasunori Mitsuda
Well... 17 seconds of it
Sea Of Stars, the upcoming RPG from Sabotage Studio and a prequel to its 2018 hit The Messenger, is well on its way to launching at some point in 2023. Development appears to be going smoothly at the moment and, as announced by Sabotage in 2022, the game's soundtrack will feature music from legendary Japanese composer...
News Sports Story Version 1.0.3 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
More updates to come
Update [Fri 6th Jan, 2023 12:30 GMT]: After announcing that the ver.1.0.3 update was on the horizon for Sports Story earlier this week, Sidebar Games has today confirmed that it is now available to download. This latest update sets out to solve many of the launch game's issues. You can find the full patch notes for ver.1.0.3 in...
News Epic Games Might Be Bringing A Free-To-Play "Brawler Royale" To Switch
Update: Perhaps not...
Update [Wed 1st Feb, 2023 01:30 GMT]: In a surprise development, Epic has announced it will be closing the Rumbleverse servers later this month on 28th February. It now seems unlikely this game will make its way across to Nintendo Switch. Original story [Fri 6th Jan, 2023 06:00 GMT]: The Taiwanese Ratings Board recently...
News Koei Tecmo Shares "First In-Game Look" At Atelier Ryza 3's Early Purchase Bonus
One of seven outfits to be delivered
Like previous entries, Atelier Ryza 3 will also be receiving some bonus character outfits. Koei Tecmo has today shared its "first in-game look" at Ryza's "summer look". This is available as an "Early purchase bonus". In total there'll be seven costumes released in this set. They'll available for a "limited time"...
PSA A Free Sonic Frontiers Demo Is Now Available On The eShop
Update: Available in America and Europe
Update #2 [Fri 6th Jan, 2023 01:25 GMT]: This same demo is now available on the Switch eShop in America and Europe. Sonic Frontiers is also currently on sale in select locations. Update [Sun 18th Dec, 2022 04:30 GMT]: Sonic Frontiers game director Morio Kishimoto has announced on social media this same demo...
News Nintendo Slashes Prices Of Switch eShop Games In New Year Sale (North America)
Mario + Rabbids, Persona 5 Royal, Sonic Frontiers, and more!
North America might be a little behind Europe, but finally, even more savings have finally reached the western shores! Nintendo has launched its New Year Sale today on the North American eShop. From now until 15th January at 11:59pm PST, you can save yourselves some cents by grabbing...
Feature "Arcade Games Are Poetry" - 'Strider' Director On The Return Of 'Cannon Dancer'
"Now you can enjoy the miracle of a timeless classic of the past"
One of 2023's biggest surprises is the return of Cannon Dancer - Osman. Developed by Mitchell Corporation and released in arcades in 1996, thanks to a limited run of arcade machines for the game in the west, this side-scrolling gem was once lost to time. But very soon — 9th March...
News Classic Taito Games Get Enhanced Re-Releases On Switch In February
Puzzle Bobble 2 & 3 and Metal Black get the S-Tribute treatment
Days after teasing its 2023 plans, Taito's Puzzle Bobble series and Metal Black are coming to the Switch thanks to City Connection and its S-Tribute series (thanks, Gematsu!).
News Fiendishly Difficult Puzzle-Platformer 'Backpack Twins' Out On Switch Now
Swap and solve
AMATA has revealed that its "hard but fair" puzzle-platformer Backpack Twins has clambered onto Switch! For $11.99/£10.79 you can attempt to escape dangerous dungeons and lava-filled pits while controlling a pair of twins — and you'll probably die more than a handful of times. (Thanks for the tip, Bunkerneath!) The game originally...
News Galaga Is Hamster's First Arcade Archives Switch Release Of 2023
Another blast from the past
Following on from the release of Bubble Bobble at the end of December, Hamster has now officially unveiled its first Arcade Archives release of 2023. This time it's Namco's classic arcade space shooter Galaga. This title was first released in 1981 and is a sequel to the 1979 release Galaxian (previously released on the...
News The Free-To-Download Switch Exclusive Ninjala Is Adding Fishing
Get hooked in Season 12
If you've dropped off Ninjala, we might just have a reason for you to return. In a bit of a surprise announcement, GungHo has recently announced the Switch exclusive will be adding fishing in its Season 12 update. Players will be able to approach any large body of water and cast a line. There will also apparently be fishing...
Video 8 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In January
Fire Emblem Engage, Persona 4 Golden, and more
It's a new year, folks! 2023 is here and if there's one thing we're sure of, it's that January is generally a pretty quiet month for gaming in general. Well, this year, the Switch has said "errr no thank you" and gifted us a whole bunch of awesome new releases that we should all be getting excited...
News Skullgirls 2nd Encore "Massive Update" For Switch Is Out Now
Update: Season 1 Pass, faster load times, and more
Update [Wed 4th Jan, 2023 10:15 GMT]: As promised, Skullgirls 2nd Encore's "massive update" is here! Available to download on the Switch right now, this new update not only brings the whole of the Season 1 Pass to this edition of the game but also improves load times, online play, and a...
News Rhythm Heaven Inspired Game 'Bits & Bops' Smashes Its Switch Kickstarter Goal
Over 20 unique rhythm minigames included
A rhythm game comprised of over 20 unique minigames has comfortably exceeded its Nintendo Switch stretch goal on Kickstarter with the campaign set to end in just a handful of hours at the time of writing. Bits & Bops, which has clearly been inspired by the WarioWare series of games, features stunning...
News Xbox Live Arcade Hit Toy Soldiers Finally Launches On Switch, Download It Now
HD remaster arrives after multiple delays
After multiple delays since 2021, Signal Studios and Accelerate Games have finally released Toy Soldiers HD on the Nintendo Switch today. This game originally started out on Xbox Live Arcade in 2010, with the help of Microsoft. It's described as a "multi-genre action-strategy game" in which players command...
Mini Review Melatonin (Switch) – This Is The Rhythm (Heaven) Of The Night
Beatzzz
Maybe Gloria Estefan was right, and the rhythm is, in fact, gonna get you. Melatonin certainly thinks so. This debut from indie studio Half Asleep is named for the brain hormone that helps you sleep (starting to see a pattern here). It’s a pretty pastel rhythm game where you enter an insomniac’s puzzling dreams to press or hold buttons...
News Koei Tecmo Brings Fate/Samurai Remnant To Switch In 2023, Here's A First Look
Sharpen your blades
Many game companies are jumping straight into the announcements this year and this includes Koei Tecmo. Just a few days ago it lifted the lid on the new Type-Moon project, Fate/Samurai Remnant. This title, based on the popular anime game series, will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch at some point in 2023 and takes on the form...
Feature Mecha And Memories - How 16-Bit Nostalgia Influenced SNES-Style JRPG 'Chained Echoes'
"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 nearly caused a delay"
A world where dragons exist and people pilot mechs? Not the most common of combinations — despite both elements often appearing in RPGs frequently over the years — but for SNES and PS1-inspired JRPG Chained Echoes, this is completely the norm. Revealed back in 2019, the game blasted through its...
December2022
Review Kaiju Wars (Switch) - Silly And Surprisingly Complicated Strategy Fun
A tactics game of monstrous proportions
If you’ve ever wanted to find out if you could save the world from giant monsters rampaging across the city, you’re in luck. Kaiju Wars gives you the chance to marshal the forces of a small nation beset by a force of five kaiju, each modelled after a famous city-destroying monster from cinema history. The...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Sports Story On Switch
Birdie or bogey?
Sidebar's highly anticipated follow-up to the smash-hit indie game Golf Story got a surprise release last week on the Nintendo Switch. Yes, believe it or not, but Sports Story is finally available on the eShop after a series of delays. Unfortunately, there have been some concerns raised about the state of the game at launch, and...
News Cult Of The Lamb To Receive Free "Major Content Update" In 2023
"It will add features many of you have requested"
One of the surprise indie hits of 2022 was Cult of the Lamb - a fresh take on the roguelite genre mixed with a "creepy but cute" aesthetic. If you haven't tried out this game yet, now might be the perfect time. The developer Massive Monster has announced it will be releasing a "major" content update...
Reminder Nintendo's Switch eShop Indie World Holiday Sale Ends Soon (North America)
Update: On until 1st January
Update [Fri 30th Dec, 2022 21:00 GMT]: Don't forget about the Indie World sale, folks! This is the final few days to snap up some stellar indie titles to kick off your 2023 in style. Happy shopping! Original article [Fri 23rd Dec, 2022 18:15 GMT]: Yo-ho-ho! Following on from Nintendo's final House of Indies, where...
Review Sports Story (Switch) - A Long-Awaited Sequel That's Sadly Not Up To Par
"The thrill of victory... and the agony of defeat!"
Back in 2017, the Switch library was still in its infancy and this relative lack of competition led to indie projects like Blossom Tales and Blaster Master Zero having far more visibility than they perhaps would in the current, more crowded marketplace. Another big early winner on the eShop was...
News Upcoming 2D Platformer 'Onion Assault' Pays Homage To Super Mario Bros. 2
From the director of Gunman Clive
Update [Fri 30th Dec, 2022 06:00 GMT]: Bertil Hörberg has provided an update about his new game Onion Assault. It'll be arriving on the Switch eShop on 26th January 2023 for $7.99 / £7.19. Original article [Tue 29th Nov, 2022 10:45 GMT]: Bertil Hörberg, the Swedish game developer who brought us the modern...
News Capcom Wants To "Hear From You" In Its 2022 End Of Year Survey
Score a free wallpaper
We're so close to the end of 2022, and as part of this, Capcom is currently hosting a special end-of-year survey - reflecting on another year of gaming, and what's ahead for the company in 2023. If you do happen to be a fan, you might want to let them know how you're feeling by participating. The usual questions about...
News Pokémon Unite Welcomes Dragapult To The Fray Today
Stealthy
Pokémon Unite continues to bring in new 'mons into its roster, and the last addition in 2022 is none other than Dragapult, the Dragon/Ghost-type from Pokémon Sword & Shield! Dragapult is a new Ranged Attacker who can use the move 'Dreep and Destroy' to fire two little Dreepy at its opponent. We've always thought that's a little...
Soapbox This SNES-Style RPG Is The Biggest And Best Surprise Of 2022
Links to the past
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. And with Chained Echoes finally releasing in December, Alana is begging you to consider it as a GOTY candidate despite its late release... I'm about two-thirds of the way through...
News Level-5 Shows Off Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Of Heroes Gameplay & New Character
And talks about the year ahead
Just weeks after the World Cup, Level-5 has shared another look at its upcoming title Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road of Heroes (previously known as Inazuma Eleven: Heroes’ Great Road). The latest teaser artwork shows off a new character. His name hasn't been revealed just yet, but he's apparently an extremely talented...
News Fitness Boxing 2 For Switch Has Been Updated, Here's What's Included
Instructor Leo has arrived
If you're planning on a healthier lifestyle in the new year, you might want to check out the latest update for Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise. Yes, just in time for 2023, Imagineer and Nintendo have rolled out a brand new update. This latest version adds in a new instructor named Leo (who is voiced by Toshiyuki...
News Here Are Japan's Top 30 Best-Selling Switch eShop Games For 2022
Unsurprisingly, Splatoon and Pokémon dominate
Nintendo has shared its annual Switch eShop sales rankings for Japan earlier today, and if you've been keeping an eye on the news over the last 12 months, then there will be no surprises here. Splatoon 3 is 2022's best-selling game on the eShop, which shouldn't be a shock given that it broke records in...
Review The Punchuin (Switch) - A Pleasant, Punchy Puzzler That's Light On Content
Fists of Furious Feathers
In a world of annual releases and mandated sequels, The Punchuin, the latest release from Shin'en (Fast RMX, The Touryst), feels like a real passion project. It's a charming love letter to puzzle game fans with an incredible amount of heart put into it. But despite that, once you start peeling back the layers, you’re left...
Soapbox 'Twin Peaks Meets Winnie The Pooh'? GOTY Or Not, This Game Deserves More Love
Pining for more
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Here, Jim delves into a game he found both wonderful and strange... When I first heard about the "Twin Peaks-meets-Winnie the Pooh" cuddly adventure Beacon Pines, you could say that I was...
Feature An Interview With ZANE_ROCKS_36, The Cool Dude Behind DOOM-Style Shooter 'Slayers X'
The real Hypnospace Outlaw
Erm, so... Have you played Hypnospace Outlaw? If so, great; if not, here's a quick primer: Hypnospace Outlaw is a simulation game made by Jay Tholen, Corey Cochran, and Xalavier Nelson Jr. in which you play an enforcer of rules on "Hypnospace", a '90s-style version of the internet that happens while you sleep. In your...
Feature The Best Hidden Gems And Underrated Switch Games Of 2022
Some overlooked games you might have missed
Another year has gone by and we've seen a positive smorgasbord of new Switch eShop releases, with handfuls of games launching each and every week. Naturally, we've been unable to cover everything that's graced the Nintendo Switch in 2022; we are human after all (or are we..?), but we've done our level...
Feature From Chrono Trigger To Super Mario RPG, The Varied Influences Of Sea Of Stars
"Just like with The Messenger, with the genre we want to present our 'definitive edition'"
The Messenger made a notable impact when it arrived back in 2018, with its sharp design and Ninja Gaiden-inspired gameplay also giving way to a major twist and very modern design. In that case developer Sabotage captured the imagination of retro gamers and...
Review Please, Touch The Artwork (Switch) - And We Saw That It Was Good, Very Good
Stijl AND substance
To know whether you'll enjoy Please, Touch The Artwork, all you need do is glance at your bookshelf. If you have any art books whatsoever sitting there, we can pretty much guarantee you'll have a great time with this delightfully entertaining, thought-provoking, and unpretentious puzzler. Likewise, if you've ever taken yourself...
News Platinum Teases Brand New Wonderful 101: Remastered DLC Update
Take a sneak peek
PlatinumGames has finally shared an update about the next DLC update for The Wonderful 101: Remastered. As you might recall, Luka's Mission was one of the stretch goals on the Kickstarter. Platinum has now provided a sneak peek of this upcoming content. This will take on the form of a classic 2D side-scroller, with Luka as the...
News Nintendo Introduces Lucina In Fire Emblem Engage
Another familar face returns
We're now at the tail end of 2022, and that means Nintendo's next big first-party release Fire Emblem Engage is just around the corner. Yes, in case you missed it, this title will be launching on the Switch on 20th January - so we're just weeks out! Nintendo has continued to introduce (and reintroduce) characters one by...
News Mortal Shell: Complete Edition Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
"Includes all released DLC"
It's been a busy week on the Switch front with Nintendo hosting a special indie event featuring a bunch of game announcements. One of the many titles revealed was the action RPG Mortal Shell: Complete Edition. The Switch version will include all of the content updates and DLC in one package. This includes the...
News Surprise! Sports Story Finally Swings Onto Switch Today
After all these years
Well folks, it's certainly been a long time coming but we are pleased to see that Sports Story (the much-anticipated sequel to 2017's Golf Story) is now available on the Switch eShop! The announcement came as a part of today's Inside the House of Indies event - which has been revealing upcoming Switch titles and shadow drops...
Feature WayForward On Expanding The 'River City Girls' Universe, And Future Plans
"Hopefully players are interested in us expanding this further"
The Kunio-kun spin-off River City Girls returned earlier this month with the release of River City Girls 2, and Nintendo Life was lucky enough to catch up recently with game director Bannon Rudis as well as WayForward's director of business development, Adam Tierney. Before we dive in,...
Review Sail Forth (Switch) - An Explorative, Seaborne Blend Of No Man's Sky And Wind Waker
Build an adorable fleet and set sail for adventure
Trim the sails and hoist anchor, because Sail Forth has launched without warning on Switch. This relaxing, laid-back exploration game drops players in an ocean filled with strange locals and even stranger characters. Those looking for realism in their sailing game will find better options out there,...
News Two New Side-Scrolling Action Platformers Are Coming To Nintendo Switch In 2023
Publisher PID Games confirms
Publisher PID Games has today announced its plans to bring two new action-platformers to the Nintendo Switch and multiple other systems in 2023. First up we've got Gravity Circuit by Domesticated Ant Games - a "flashy" action packed 2D platformer drawing inspiration from the classics of yesteryear. Players take control...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Update Adds Custom Arcade Mode, CRT Filters, Here Are The Patch Notes
A sewer surprise
We've already had one helping of delicious pizza thanks to yesterday's Cowabunga Collection update, but the Turtles aren't done yet. Dotemu and Tribute Games have released a brand new patch for the outstanding beat 'em up Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. In the patch — which is available to download now on Switch...
News Calico Gets 'Pawsome Edition' Update With New Minigame, Animals, Visuals And More
Available meow
When we reviewed Calico back in January 2021, we were less than impressed. The cute cat café sim had a few good things going for it, it is true, but the game was beset on all sides by bugs and glitches which brought the experience down a notch. Now, developer Peachy Keen Games and publisher Whitethorn Games have announced that the...
News Sail Forth Brings Wind Waker-Style Sailing And Pirate Mysteries To Switch Today
Weigh anchor
As revealed in today's Inside the House of Indies event, Sail Forth has made its way onto the Switch eShop, bringing with it heavy gusts of Wind Waker vibes. This release has been a long time coming. After pushing back its 2021 release, developer Festive Vector (seems fit for the season) and publisher Quantum Astrophysicists
Review The Outbound Ghost (Switch) - A Heartfelt But Ultimately Thin Paper Mario-Like
Pale imitation
Described by developer Condradical as "Paper Mario + Undertale" on the game's Kickstarter page, The Outbound Ghost garnered some attention with its aesthetic and gameplay along with its premise: the residents of the town of Outbound all quite suddenly died. Many of them have lingering burdens that keep them from moving onto the...
News Shmup Sol Cresta Lands Additional Fighters In New DLC
Free update also available
PlatinumGames has announced that its standard shmup from earlier this year, Sol Cresta, is having a whole new wave of content added to it in the form of DLC packages and a free update. While the no-cost additions focus on expanding the game's Caravan Mode as well as the usual tweaks to the player experience, the DLC is...
Mini Review Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Cloud (Switch) - Pretty Horrific
Cloudy with no chance of fun
Note: This Cloud Version of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard was tested on 100MB UW Broadband over WiFi and wired ethernet cable, along with a 5G mobile connection. The launch of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard back in 2017 was a revelation for fans of the franchise. After the lukewarm reception to Resident Evil 6 and decidedly...
News Inti Creates Brings Classic Castlevania-Inspired 'Grim Guardians' To Switch Next February
Gal*Gun goes gothic horror
Inti Creates' next project, Grim Guardians: Demon Purge, has a release date! Announced back in August, this stunning-looking side-scrolling platformer looks to blend the fast-paced run-and-gun action of Mega Man with the horror atmosphere and level design of Castlevania to the eShop on 23rd February 2023. Grim Guardians
News Monster Movie Strategy Game 'Kaiju Wars' Crashes Onto Switch Today
King Kong Warfare
Publisher Klabater has brought the biggest monsters you can think of to the Switch today, as the popular strategy game Kaiju Wars has stomped onto the eShop. In this monster movie-inspired game, you take control of the mayor as they command an army and struggle to take down Godzilla-esque creatures. All those monster movies you...
News Pikmin-Like Tinykin Lands New Challenges In Free Content Update
New outfits up for grabs
We had a great time with Tinykin when it was released earlier this year. A strange mash-up of Pikmin and Paper Mario, the game ticked a lot of our Nintendo-focussed boxes on Switch and now developer Splashteam and publisher tinyBuild have announced that more trials await in the new Challenge Update. The update is completely...
Review Aka (Switch) – Ponder And Wander In A Cosy Open World That Needs Some TLC
Rest and relaxation and red panda
It’s a tale as old as time: the hero defeats the enemies, then rides off into the sunset. But what happens next? In Aka, we find out. This open-world life sim comes from solo developer Cosmic Gatto, a pseudonym for a former DreamWorks animator. It follows the eponymous and adorable Aka, a red panda who is also a...
News Dragon Quest Treasures Is Giving Away Two Special Monster Codes
Unlock Yuji Horii and VTuber inspired monsters
In case you missed it, the new RPG Dragon Quest Treasures arrived on the Nintendo Switch earlier this month. If you did end up adding this one to your collection, Square Enix has now shared a few codes - allowing players to unlock some special monsters. First up we have Yuji - a King Slime voiced by...
News The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie Launches On Nintendo Switch July 2023
Check out the new story trailer
We've got another release date! This time it's for Falcom's long-running RPG series Trails. NIS America has confirmed The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie will be launching on the Nintendo Switch in the US and Europe on 7th July 2023. As part of this announcement, NIS America has shared a brand new trailer...
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection Launches On Switch Spring 2023
Physical pre-orders now open
Following an ESRB rating earlier this week, Square Enix has now officially announced the release of the Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster for the Nintendo Switch. It will be arriving in Spring 2023. This collection includes Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II,
News Grandia Teases "Exciting Celebrations" For 25th Anniversary
"For Grandia fans new and old"
The long-running RPG series Grandia is apparently gearing up for some big celebrations to celebrate 25 years. In a brief post on social media, GungHo Online mentioned how the company had some exciting stuff planned for new and old. "Greetings, adventurers! #GRANDIA is about to turn 25, can you believe it? We have...
News Nintendo's Critically Acclaimed Partner eShop Sale Ends Soon, Up To 86% Off (US)
Hollow Knight! Stardew Valley! Undertale!
Update: Nintendo of America's current eShop sale comes to an end this weekend. This is your last chance to grab these savings – and don't forget to save even more money by picking up discounted eShop credit to spend (details below). Original Article: Nintendo has launched its Critically Acclaimed Partner...
News New Digimon World: Next Order Gameplay Trailer Released, Launching On Switch February 2023
Raise powerful Digimon & build a "Digi-metropolis"
Digimon fans can look forward to the arrival of Digimon World: Next Order on 22nd February 2023. This title was previously announced in October for the Nintendo Switch and PC. It originally debuted on the PS Vita in 2017. The new version will come with new features and elements. If you're curious...
Reminder Tetris 99 X Kirby's Dream Buffet Event Now Live
Unlock a special theme
Update [Sat 17th Dec, 2022 02:40 GMT]: This event is now live, you have until the 19th to unlock this special Kirby theme. Original article [Tue 13th Dec, 2022 01:55 GMT]: Nintendo's pink puffball Kirby celebrated his 30th birthday earlier this year. It seems he's not done just yet, either - with the battle royale Tetris 99...
News Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Will Have Physical Edition, Goat Plushie Premium Edition
Goat-y
Pre-orders will soon be open for Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, a remake of the Harvest Moon GameCube game that's due out in summer 2023. The game will also be available on Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series S|X as both a physical and digital edition, and a Premium Edition will also be available that includes a retail copy of the...
Review Paper Cut Mansion (Switch) - Great Visuals Mask Paper-Thin Roguelite Gameplay
Doesn't stack up
Toby, it seems, is having a very bad day. He’s found himself stuck in a mansion, investigating the strange happenings within it and why he seems to be trapped in it. Paper Cut Mansion is all about uncovering the truth behind the unusual surroundings and surviving long enough to make it to the next floor. There is an attempt to...
News No Gravity Games Is Handing Out 12 Free Switch Games This Month (North America)
Update: Get Creepy Tale 2 for free
It's safe to say that we all love Switch games, but you know what's better? Free Switch games. Fortunately, No Gravity Games is once again giving them out by the sack-load this December (if by 'sack-load' you mean a maximum of 12, that is) as a part of the '12 Games of Christmas' - hey, it's certainly one way of...
News Peppa Pig: World Adventures Jets Onto Switch March 2023
Ham luggage only
Outright Games has announced that Peppa Pig's next step into the world of video games, Peppa Pig: World Adventures, will be landing on the Switch 10th March, 2023. Following on from the rampant success of last year's My Friend Peppa Pig (which, as noted by the publisher, "had a higher Metacritic score than AAA titles including...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt 3's "Biggest Update" Is Now Available On Switch
New story mode, new character & more
Update [Fri 16th Dec, 2022 05:15 GMT]: Version 2.0.1 is now officially live, here are the full patch notes courtesy of Inti-Creates: Version 2.0.1 - Released 16th December, 2023 New Content A new story mode, Epilogue: ATEMS Chapter, has been added. Additional details can be found here. An online scoreboard has...
News Nintendo's Huge Festive Sale Returns, Get Up To 60% Off Switch eShop Games (EU)
Ho ho ho-ld my wallet!
It really is the holiday season now, folks! Nintendo of Europe has announced this year's Festive Offers sale on the eShop. From now until 29th December, you can get up to 60% off (or more) of hundreds of games on the eShop — more for the backlog? Or perhaps more to sink your teeth into over the festive break? There are a...
News Battle, Tame, And Collect Spirits In Beautiful Minish Cap-Like 'Moonstone Island'
Spirited Away
Raw Fury has shared a brand new trailer for the stunning-looking Minish-Cap-meets-Stardew-Valley deckbuilder Moonstone Island, showcasing one of the game's key mechanics that sets it apart from other farming sims and deckbuilders — spirit taming! Now, what's your spirit animal? A cat? A tortoise? How about a sentient cup of coffee,...
News Pokémon UNITE Code Gives Coins And Gold Emblem Box To Celebrate 100 Million Downloads
Celebrate good times, come on!
The Pokémon Company has shared that the online Switch and mobile battler, Pokémon UNITE, has reached an impressive 100 million downloads. What's more, the team are handing out celebratory codes to mark the occasion - woo, free stuff! Shared on Twitter by @SerebiiNet, the download code - THANKYOUFOR100MM - will bag...
Review Chained Echoes (Switch) - One Of The Very Best RPGs Of The Year
Breaking the chains of mediocrity
About seven years ago, a solo indie developer named Matthias Linda began working on an idea he had for a new RPG, itself likely the product of many years of producing fan games based on his genre favorites in RPG Maker. After a successful Kickstarter in 2019 and who knows how many hours of painstaking iteration,...
News Spike Chunsoft Shares New Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Trailer
Launching on Switch in Spring 2023
In September, Spike Chunsoft lifted the lid on its new project Master Detective Archives: Rain Code - a detective adventure style game, due out on Switch in Spring 2023. The latest update is a new introduction trailer - featuring Shinigami, the death god contracted to haunt protagonist Yuma, who gives a sneak peek...
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