Hello fellow gamers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 28th, 2024! Yesterday's presentation was packed with exciting announcements, including several surprise releases. This usually quiet Wednesday is anything but! We've got news, a review of today's eShop additions, and the usual sales updates. Let's dive in!
News
Partner/Indie World Showcase Delivers a Bounty of Games
Nintendo's strategy of combining two smaller showcases proved effective, resulting in a flurry of announcements. Highlights include surprise releases (detailed below), Capcom Fighting Collection 2, the Suikoden I & II remasters, Yakuza Kiwami, Tetris Forever, MySims, Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition, new Atelier and Rune Factory titles, and much more. Watch the video for a complete overview – it's well worth your time!
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Castlevania Dominus Collection ($24.99)
A third Castlevania collection joins the lineup, featuring the three Nintendo DS titles: Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia. It also includes the notoriously poor arcade game, Haunted Castle, alongside an M2-developed remake that significantly improves upon the original. This collection offers exceptional emulation and features, making it an incredible value.
Pizza Tower ($19.99)
This Wario Land-inspired platformer is a surprise release. Conquer the five massive floors of the Pizza Tower to save your restaurant. Fans of Wario's handheld adventures will find this a must-have, but even those without strong Wario feelings should consider this fast-paced platformer. A review is planned.
Goat Simulator 3 ($29.99)
Another surprise release! Goat Simulator 3 delivers the chaotic fun you'd expect. While performance on the Switch remains to be seen (given challenges on more powerful systems), its inherent silliness might even complement any potential performance issues. Expect silly goats and potentially questionable Switch stability.
Peglin ($19.99)
A game that scratches the Peggle itch! This turn-based RPG roguelite, already popular on mobile, makes its Switch debut. It cleverly blends the familiar Peggle gameplay with roguelite elements. A review is forthcoming.
Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story ($20.00)
Kairosoft's shop simulator franchise gets a Doraemon makeover. This standard Kairosoft experience features beloved characters from the Doraemon manga and anime, with some fun cameos from the creator's other works.
Pico Park 2 ($8.99)
Pico Park returns with a sequel! Up to eight players can enjoy local or online multiplayer in cooperative puzzle stages. A great option for fans of the original, but likely less appealing to newcomers.
Kamitsubaki City Ensemble ($3.99)
An affordable rhythm game featuring Kamitsubaki Studio's music. Simple, fun, and budget-friendly.
SokoPenguin ($4.99)
A classic Sokoban-style puzzler with a penguin twist. One hundred levels of crate-pushing challenges.
Q2 Humanity ($6.80)
Over three hundred quirky physics-based puzzles. Utilize your character's abilities and drawing mechanics to solve problems. Supports up to four players locally or online.
Sales
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This week's sales feature many NIS America titles, alongside deals on Balatro, Frogun, and The King of Fighters XIII Global Match. The expiring sales list is extensive, so be sure to check it carefully.
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Sales Ending Tomorrow, August 29th
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That's all for today! Thursday promises another strong lineup of new releases, including the new Famicom Detective Club. We'll have coverage of noteworthy games, sales, and news throughout the day. Have a great Wednesday, and thanks for reading!
