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'll cover the news, review the new eShop games, and list the latest sales. Let's dive in!
News
Partner/Indie World Showcase Delivers a Bounty of Games
Nintendo's strategic showcase format delivered a wave of announcements. Highlights include several 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 full video for a complete overview – it's well worth your time!
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Castlevania Dominus Collection ($24.99)
A fantastic surprise! This third Castlevania compilation features 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 a superb M2 remake. Exceptional emulation and features make this an incredible value.
Pizza Tower ($19.99)
This Wario Land-inspired platformer is a whirlwind of frantic action. Conquer five massive floors of the Pizza Tower to save your restaurant. A must-have for fans of Wario's handheld adventures, and a strong contender for platforming enthusiasts in general. A review is pending.
Goat Simulator 3 ($29.99)
Another surprise release! It's Goat Simulator 3 – chaotic goat shenanigans in an open world. Performance on the Switch is uncertain, given challenges on more powerful systems. Proceed with caution, but even subpar performance might add to the game's inherent absurdity.
Peglin ($19.99)
A brilliant roguelite that blends Peggle mechanics with turn-based RPG elements. Available on mobile for some time, this Switch port is equally excellent. A review is forthcoming.
Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story ($20.00)
Kairosoft's familiar shop simulation formula gets a Doraemon makeover. Featuring characters from the beloved manga and anime, this title offers a charming and familiar experience with a fresh coat of paint.
Pico Park 2 ($8.99)
More Pico Park fun! Up to eight players can enjoy local or online multiplayer in cooperative puzzle stages. A great option for fans of the original, but likely not enough to entice newcomers.
Kamitsubaki City Ensemble ($3.99)
An affordable rhythm game featuring Kamitsubaki Studio's music. Simple, yet enjoyable.
SokoPenguin ($4.99)
A classic Sokoban-style puzzle game with a penguin twist. One hundred levels of crate-pushing challenge.
Q2 Humanity ($6.80)
Over three hundred quirky physics-based puzzles. Utilize character 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. Check the full lists below for expiring and new sales.
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That's it for today! Thursday promises another exciting day of new releases, including the new Famicom Detective Club. We'll have summaries and coverage of the day's news and sales. Have a great Wednesday, and thanks for reading!
