Good day mild readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Spherical-Up for February fifteenth, 2024. In as we speak’s article, we check out the massive checklist of Thursday releases. Positive, we didn’t get any surprises, however there are nonetheless plenty of attention-grabbing video games to contemplate as we speak. After that, we now have our now-standard lists of latest 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 collection comes again for an additional go round, and should you checked out Mikhail’s assessment a few days in the past, you understand 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 will’t actually afford the airplane fare. So we now have to depend on the Spirit Physician to settle issues, with a little bit of assist from you. For those who like thriller horror tales, that is one you’ll need to take a better take a look at.
GUNVOLT RECORDS: Cychronicle ($14.99)
This collection has gotten fairly far-off from its “Mega Man we now have at dwelling” origins at this level. Effectively, that’s not a foul factor. It led to this rhythm sport spin-off, which is a pure step given how massive a job music performs within the collection. 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 effectively. I’m not a hundred percent certain, however our pal Mikhail may 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 extremely unhealthy 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 feel there are plenty of higher decisions for this form 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 superb probability that is that for many of you.
EGGCONSOLE Ys PC-8801mkIISR ($6.49)
Vital notice: whereas the menus and wrapper have an English possibility, the in-game textual content for essentially the most half is just in Japanese. And because it’s Ys, that does matter a bit. For those who already know your means across the sport from one of many many variations that made it to the West, you have to be high quality right here. It’s fairly neat to see the roots of the collection, and the way absolutely fashioned it’s even right here in its very first outing. An attention-grabbing pick-up for college kids of gaming historical past. I’ll be reviewing it quickly.
PlateUp! ($19.99)
At first blush this appears like one more spin on Overcooked, and that’s definitely a part of this sport. 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 sport this pays homage to. It additionally has a administration part, nonetheless. So it’s a must to construct up your restaurant, choosing up gear 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 reasonably stiff worth for a Vampire Survivors-style sport. Perhaps they’re relying on the maid issue to assist it get consideration? The primary twist right here is that you need to use particular bullets on maids who’re being zombified to show them to your facet. 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 sport that applies a modern-ish Japan spin on a well-recognized style. This one takes on the turn-based tactical RPG style, however as an alternative of knights and wizards you’ve acquired highschool delinquents. That’s… truly actually cool? The developer cites the manga Crows as an inspiration for the theme, and you’ll definitely 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. For those who just like the sound of it, you’ll most likely have a superb time right here.
Genso Chronicles ($14.99)
Wow, it’s Fantasy Chronicle! That’s an oldie, however a reasonably respectable one. This Kemco revealed, Hit-Level developed RPG first launched again in 2010 on iOS, which makes this a bonafide retro sport on this author’s opinion. And to be frank, you possibly can really feel its age once 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 yr? Hm. Greater than some video games from this writer, however definitely not with a lot vigor. Nonetheless, you probably have some nostalgia for it, don’t let me get in the way in which.
Witch’s Rhythm Puzzle ($4.99)
A aggressive puzzle sport with a rhythm part, however one meant for a single participant solely. It’s important to defeat cute witches, apparently. Additionally you play as a cute witch. When somebody loses, their garments get all ripped up. Sure, it’s a type of. The puzzle half appears extraordinarily simple, so until you’re drawn to the lewd parts, I’m unsure why you’ll select this over, say, one thing like Puyo Puyo Champions. Not less than that one will allow you to play in opposition to one other human, you understand? Effectively, I’ll depart it as much as you. The worth is sweet, if nothing else.
Swords and Adventures ($6.50)
Swords and adventures? In this economic system? Absurd. At any fee, it is a pretty fundamental RPG the place you select between three characters and go on a quest. You’ll have interaction in battles, discover new gear, and roll plenty of digital cube. It’s not a really lengthy sport by any stretch, however you get an hour or two out of every character no less than. For those who’re searching for a light-weight RPG at a comparatively mild worth, it will do this job.
Start ($10.99)
Effectively, that is an odd one. Start is a puzzle journey the place you play as somebody who has determined to fight their emotions of loneliness by making a buddy. Actually. It’s important to discover the town searching for bones, organs, and different bits. You’ll then use them to create a companion. The artwork model could 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 a fantastic expertise.
Twilight Survivors ($2.99)
And right here’s one other Vampire Survivors model sport as we speak. A less expensive one, in order that’s one thing going for it. By the appears of issues, Twilight Survivors performs issues fairly straight with the idea. Personally, I’m unsure I might discover a purpose 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 rather 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 know the way this works by now. Play no matter sport has been supplied 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 collection by now, so I’ll carry on rolling to the subsequent 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 occasion sport enjoyable from SAT-BOX, for as much as six gamers regionally or 4 gamers on-line. It’s precisely what you’ll anticipate, providing up a brand new choice of minigames to play. No, it doesn’t supply the quantity of one thing like Mario Social gathering, however the worth is so low that it gained’t take a lot time to get your cash’s value out of it. I suppose that’s the gross sales pitch.
Hex Cats ($2.99)
A cute puzzle sport the place it’s a must to rotate hex items to “untangle” the yarn that the kittens have tousled. The layouts fluctuate in dimension and complexity, and I feel should you get pleasure from this form of puzzle you’ll be glad with what you get on your cash right here.
Membal ($11.99)
Construct and discover a city crammed with animals and play greater than twenty-five minigames designed to check your reminiscence. That sounds awfully academic! I’ll enable it, although. The artwork on this one could be very charming, and it appears to have a good quantity of issues to do in it. My reminiscence is shot nowadays, but when yours is in higher form then you definitely may 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 Shade World ($2.99)
Gross sales
(North American eShop, US Costs)
Some fairly good video games on sale as we speak, if I do say so. And I do! Sumire for 2 bucks is an actual deal, and there are many NISA video games value contemplating as effectively. NieR: Automata is one other good pick-up, and indie favorites No Man’s Sky and Cult of the Lamb are by no means unhealthy to seize after 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 via 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 Hen ($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 Pressure 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 Internal 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)
Below 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 as we speak, mates. 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 via, 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!