Good day light readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Spherical-Up for February fifteenth, 2024. In right now’s article, we check out the massive record of Thursday releases. Positive, we didn’t get any surprises, however there are nonetheless lots of attention-grabbing video games to contemplate right now. After that, we have now our now-standard lists of recent gross sales and expiring reductions for the day. Let’s get to enterprise!
New Releases
Spirit Hunter: Demise Mark II ($49.99)
Oh, hello Demise Mark. The cult horror journey sequence comes again for one more go round, and when you checked out Mikhail’s assessment a few days in the past, you already know it’s well worth the journey. There was one thing unusual in some Tokyo neighborhoods, and whereas I do know who you need to name, they’ll’t actually afford the airplane fare. So we have now to depend on the Spirit Physician to settle issues, with a little bit of assist from you. If you happen to like thriller horror tales, that is one you’ll need to take a more in-depth have a look at.
GUNVOLT RECORDS: Cychronicle ($14.99)
This sequence has gotten fairly distant from its “Mega Man we have now at dwelling” origins at this level. Properly, that’s not a nasty factor. It led to this rhythm recreation spin-off, which is a pure step given how massive a task music performs within the sequence. You get fifteen totally different songs to play, and there are extra coming sooner or later as DLC. Naturally, there’s loads of fan service in right here for Gunvolt followers as properly. I’m not a hundred percent certain, however our pal Mikhail is likely to be doing a assessment of this one. I suppose we’ll simply have to attend and see.
Arcade Archives Grasp of Weapon ($7.99)
This week’s Arcade Archives title is one other shooter, and one other comparatively obscure one. That’s regardless of it being a Taito launch from 1989, hardly a shadowy writer or period. Anyway, it’s a vertically-scrolling shoot-em-up, it had a very dangerous Mega Drive port in Japan, and whereas this arcade model is best it’s not precisely as much as the standard requirements of Taito’s work within the style. I believe there are lots of higher selections for this type of factor within the Arcade Archives line-up, however a part of the enjoyable of these items is in discovering video games you haven’t performed earlier than, and there’s a very good probability that is that for many of you.
EGGCONSOLE Ys PC-8801mkIISR ($6.49)
Essential word: whereas the menus and wrapper have an English choice, the in-game textual content for essentially the most half is barely in Japanese. And because it’s Ys, that does matter a bit. If you happen to already know your approach across the recreation from one of many many variations that made it to the West, try to be wonderful right here. It’s fairly neat to see the roots of the sequence, and the way absolutely fashioned it’s even right here in its very first outing. An attention-grabbing pick-up for college students of gaming historical past. I’ll be reviewing it quickly.
PlateUp! ($19.99)
At first blush this seems to be like one more spin on Overcooked, and that’s actually a part of this recreation. As much as 4 gamers can take part on the cooking and serving mayhem by way of native or on-line multiplayer, similar to within the recreation this pays homage to. It additionally has a administration element, nevertheless. So it’s important to construct up your restaurant, choosing up tools for it and deciding the place to put it. I’d think about this finish of the sport isn’t too in-depth, or else it will decelerate the multiplayer enjoyable. Nonetheless, it’s a differentiating issue and that counts for one thing.
Maid of the Useless ($19.99)
Phew, that’s a fairly stiff worth for a Vampire Survivors-style recreation. Possibly they’re relying on the maid issue to assist it get consideration? The primary twist right here is that you should utilize particular bullets on maids who’re being zombified to show them to your aspect. In any other case, it’s a maids-and-Akihabara coat of paint on the acquainted idea.
Banchou Ways ($19.99)
Right here’s one other recreation that applies a modern-ish Japan spin on a well-recognized style. This one takes on the turn-based tactical RPG style, however as a substitute of knights and wizards you’ve received highschool delinquents. That’s… truly actually cool? The developer cites the manga Crows as an inspiration for the theme, and you may actually see that in motion. For instance of the style it’s pretty middling, however the distinctive, well-realized theme kicks it up a strong notch or two. If you happen to just like the sound of it, you’ll most likely have a very good time right here.
Genso Chronicles ($14.99)
Wow, it’s Fantasy Chronicle! That’s an oldie, however a fairly first rate one. This Kemco printed, Hit-Level developed RPG first launched again in 2010 on iOS, which makes this a bonafide retro recreation on this author’s opinion. And to be frank, you’ll be able to really feel its age while you play it. Very restricted visuals, quite simple story, quite simple gameplay mechanics, and but oddly compelling. Would I like to recommend it within the present 12 months? Hm. Greater than some video games from this writer, however actually not with a lot vigor. Nonetheless, in case you have some nostalgia for it, don’t let me get in the best way.
Witch’s Rhythm Puzzle ($4.99)
A aggressive puzzle recreation with a rhythm element, however one meant for a single participant solely. You must defeat cute witches, apparently. Additionally you play as a cute witch. When somebody loses, their garments get all ripped up. Sure, it’s a kind of. The puzzle half seems to be extraordinarily easy, so except you’re drawn to the lewd components, I’m unsure why you’ll select this over, say, one thing like Puyo Puyo Champions. A minimum of that one will allow you to play in opposition to one other human, you already know? Properly, I’ll go away it as much as you. The value is sweet, if nothing else.
Swords and Adventures ($6.50)
Swords and adventures? In this financial system? Absurd. At any price, it is a pretty primary RPG the place you select between three characters and go on a quest. You’ll interact in battles, discover new tools, and roll lots of digital cube. It’s not a really lengthy recreation by any stretch, however you get an hour or two out of every character at the very least. If you happen to’re in search of a lightweight RPG at a comparatively gentle worth, this can try this job.
Delivery ($10.99)
Properly, that is an odd one. Delivery is a puzzle journey the place you play as somebody who has determined to fight their emotions of loneliness by making a buddy. Actually. You must discover the town in search of bones, organs, and different bits. You’ll then use them to create a companion. The artwork type may be very placing, and there’s some actual punch to its themes. Actually not for everybody, however for some gamers it’s going to be an excellent expertise.
Twilight Survivors ($2.99)
And right here’s one other Vampire Survivors type recreation right now. A less expensive one, in order that’s one thing going for it. By the seems to be of issues, Twilight Survivors performs issues fairly straight with the idea. Personally, I’m unsure I might discover a cause to play this over the actual factor or a greater riff like Brotato, however on the identical time I can’t argue that three bucks is a few egregious spend for a little bit of enjoyable. It’s as much as you ways far more of this explicit dish you want.
Fairly Ladies Klondike Solitaire PLUS ($5.99)
The Fairly Ladies are again, and this time it’s Klondike Solitaire! Once more! Plus! You understand how this works by now. Play no matter recreation has been provided up and unlock new costumes and artwork for the extraordinarily well-endowed women. I’d think about most individuals have made up their minds on this sequence by now, so I’ll carry on rolling to the following factor. It’s right here, it’s out, do what you’ll with it.
Social gathering Social gathering Time 2 ($5.00)
One other spherical of celebration recreation enjoyable from SAT-BOX, for as much as six gamers domestically or 4 gamers on-line. It’s precisely what you’ll count on, providing up a brand new choice of minigames to play. No, it doesn’t provide the amount of one thing like Mario Social gathering, however the worth is so low that it received’t take a lot time to get your cash’s price out of it. I suppose that’s the gross sales pitch.
Hex Cats ($2.99)
A cute puzzle recreation the place it’s important to rotate hex items to “untangle” the yarn that the kittens have tousled. The layouts range in dimension and complexity, and I believe when you get pleasure from this type of puzzle you’ll be happy with what you get to your cash right here.
Membal ($11.99)
Construct and discover a city stuffed with animals and play greater than twenty-five minigames designed to check your reminiscence. That sounds awfully instructional! I’ll enable it, although. The artwork on this one may be very charming, and it appears to have a good quantity of issues to do in it. My reminiscence is shot as of late, but when yours is in higher form then you definitely would possibly need to give this a go.
Legendary Tales: Tales ($6.99)
Seek for the hidden objects… in a world of magic!
The Bin Bunch
Final 4 Survive: The Outbreak ($14.99)
Lo-Fi Haiku: Espresso and Chill ($6.90)
Hentai Ladies: Faculty Crush ($5.99)
TOP Net Search 23 ($2.29)
Line Coloration World ($2.99)
Gross sales
(North American eShop, US Costs)
Some fairly good video games on sale right now, if I do say so. And I do! Sumire for 2 bucks is an actual deal, and there are many NISA video games price contemplating as properly. NieR: Automata is one other good pick-up, and indie favorites No Man’s Sky and Cult of the Lamb are by no means dangerous to seize once they’re on sale like this. Talking of indies, loads of them are wrapping up their newest gross sales over within the outbox. Take a look by way of each lists!
Choose New Gross sales
Sumire ($1.99 from $9.99 till 2/21)
No Man’s Sky ($29.99 from $59.99 till 2/26)
Cult of the Lamb ($14.99 from $24.99 till 2/26)
Digaea 7 Digital Deluxe ($59.99 from $79.99 till 2/26)
CRYSTAR ($29.99 from $49.99 till 2/26)
Yomawari: Misplaced within the Darkish ($19.99 from $39.99 till 2/26)
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles ($32.49 from $49.99 till 2/26)
CRYMACHINA ($41.99 from $59.99 till 2/26)
GrimGrimoire OnceMore ($34.99 from $49.99 till 2/26)
Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society ($32.49 from $49.99 till 2/26)
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA ($19.99 from $39.99 till 2/26)
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Digital Deluxe ($37.49 from $74.99 till 2/26)
MONARK ($29.99 from $59.99 till 2/26)
NieR: Automata The Finish of YoRHa Version ($23.99 from $39.99 till 2/29)
Knights of the Rogue Dungeon ($7.99 from $9.99 till 3/1)
Dementium The Ward ($15.99 from $19.99 till 3/1)
Racoo Enterprise ($11.24 from $14.99 till 3/1)
Demolition Inc HD ($2.49 from $9.99 till 3/4)
The King’s Fowl ($3.99 from $19.99 till 3/6)
Double Cross ($3.99 from $19.99 till 3/6)
Chunk the Bullet ($2.99 from $14.99 till 3/6)
Blue Fireplace ($6.79 from $19.99 till 3/6)
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion ($5.09 from $14.99 till 3/6)
Gross sales Ending Tomorrow, February sixteenth
Battle Stations Blockade ($6.99 from $9.99 till 2/16)
Breakers Assortment ($9.99 from $19.99 till 2/16)
Brotato ($3.99 from $4.99 till 2/16)
Cardaclysm: Shards of the 4 ($1.99 from $14.99 till 2/16)
Dr. Fetus’ Imply Meat Machine ($3.99 from $9.99 till 2/16)
Drizzlepath: Deja Vu ($2.44 from $6.99 till 2/16)
Empire of Angels IV ($7.99 from $19.99 till 2/16)
Fall of Porcupine ($9.99 from $19.99 till 2/16)
Far: Lone Sails ($2.09 from $14.99 till 2/16)
Forest Fireplace ($4.54 from $6.99 till 2/16)
GeoJelly ($5.49 from $10.99 till 2/16)
Development ($6.99 from $9.99 till 2/16)
Hell Pie ($9.99 from $24.99 till 2/16)
Hexapoda ($6.49 from $12.99 till 2/16)
Itorah ($4.99 from $19.99 till 2/16)
Josh Journey: Darkness Totems ($6.99 from $13.99 till 2/16)
Lacuna ($1.99 from $19.99 till 2/16)
Let’s Construct a Zoo ($10.99 from $19.99 till 2/16)
MotoGP 20 ($2.49 from $24.99 till 2/16)
Neko Journey ($5.99 from $9.99 till 2/16)
Orbital Bullet ($3.99 from $19.99 till 2/16)
Pizza Tycoon ($2.09 from $14.99 till 2/16)
Raven’s Hike ($1.99 from $3.99 till 2/16)
Inflexible Drive Redux ($4.99 from $19.99 till 2/16)
Runbow ($2.99 from $14.99 till 2/16)
Sense: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story ($6.99 from $19.99 till 2/16)
SokoWinter ($3.49 from $4.99 till 2/16)
The Home of Da Vinci 2 ($4.99 from $9.99 till 2/16)
The Interior World ($1.99 from $11.99 till 2/16)
Three Minutes to Eight ($9.74 from $14.99 till 2/16)
Torinto ($2.99 from $4.99 till 2/16)
Truberbrook ($1.99 from $29.99 till 2/16)
Beneath the Warehouse ($3.59 from $5.99 till 2/16)
Visco Assortment ($13.99 from $19.99 till 2/16)
Spouse Quest ($4.79 from $7.99 till 2/16)
That’s all for right now, buddies. We’ll be again tomorrow with the remaining releases of the week, together with headliner Mario Vs. Donkey Kong. There also needs to be a good bag of gross sales to sift by way of, however that’s as much as the roll of the cube from the place I’m sitting proper now. I hope you all have an exhilarating Thursday, and as at all times, thanks for studying!
