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SwitchArcade Round-Up: “Tomba! Special Edition”, “Star Wars: Bounty Hunter”, Plus More Releases, News, and Sales
Hello, dear readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 1, 2024. A brand new month, and one which guarantees to be quite busy for brand spanking new games, considering we’re in a component of the 12 months that’s often quieter. Since it’s Thursday, we’ve got a ton of games to envision out today. But first, our buddy Mikhail has some hot news so that you can read. We’ll catch up later to debate the brand new releases, and then we’ll sit back and get right down to some cozy expiring and latest sale lists. Let’s get right down to business!
News
Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town Premiere in October
Neos Corporation just announced that it would finally be coming to the West on Switch (and Steam) in October. In addition to a digital release, a physical edition can be planned by Limited Run Games. It will cost $39.99 on Switch and there will even be a bundle with the primary game. I actually enjoyed the primary Switch game, so I hope this one is nice. I saw it in Singapore and almost bought it, considering we won’t see the localization. I’m glad I didn’t, because it’s coming to the West so soon.
Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town Premiere in October
SEGA has released Tails, Knuckles, and Amy from the Sonic series in Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble. If you haven’t, try our review here . This week’s latest update is one other a part of the SEGA Pass, which incorporates 6 characters set to be released with customization options and more. More importantly, SEGA has fixed a significant performance issue, which is frame skipping in the sport. The game now feels significantly better on Switch, however it still needs more optimization work.
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Tomba! Special Edition ($19.99)
Call him Tombi, call him Tomba, just do not be late for the pork roast. The classic PlayStation platform adventure from former Capcom employees involves Switch on this Limited Run Games title. You get many of the usual Carbon Engine features like save states and filters, in addition to a very cool museum mode where you’ll be able to try scans of packaging, manuals, production art, and development documents. You may also watch a number of videos in regards to the game, including an interview with the legendary Professor F himself. I’ll be writing a review of the sport soon, but to date I’ve found a number of minor issues that detract from the experience a bit. Still, it’s nice to see it back.
Thank God You’re Here! ($19.99)
I do not think a game might be more British than this. You play as a traveling salesman who has a vital meeting with the mayor of a town within the North of England. You get there a bit early so you select to kill a while by exploring the town and meeting a few of its residents. This game describes itself as a comedy slapformer and from what I’ve heard to date it’s pretty good. If you are on the lookout for something to make you laugh today this may be what you are on the lookout for.
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter ($19.99)
Another port of a game from the Xbox/PlayStation 2/GameCube era. This game follows Jango Fett as he hunts down the Dark Jedi within the name of the Republic. You have a wide selection of weapons, in addition to that cool jetpack. Aspyr has taken care of that again, so you’ll be able to wait and see how hot it’s before you choose it up. That’s right.
Hakuoki: Wind and Blossom Chronicles ($49.99)
Two installments within the classic visual novel series have been remastered for Switch on this compilation. Edo Blossoms and Kyoto Winds are each here with minor translation differences, offering loads of opportunity to make decisions and kiss your favorite samurai hunk. You get a reasonably solid amount for the value you pay, and in the event you like visual novels and someway haven’t played one before, that is nearly as good a reason as any to change.
MARS2120 ($19.99)
QUByte appears to be far more laid back on this game than in his usual releases. It’s a Metroidvania-style action-adventure set on Mars, by which you play as a girl named Thirteen who investigates the source of an SOS signal. What she finds defies her wildest expectations. The game relies heavily on a mixture of melee and ranged combat, and your arsenal of moves always expands as you gain latest skills. I’ll be reviewing this game as soon as I can, so you’ll be able to expect more details.
Operation Tango ($19.99)
This is interesting. It’s a game of spy antics where one player is the spy and the opposite is largely their “guy in the chair” who feeds them information from a distance. Just be sure you might have a friend who wants to affix you since it really does take two to… I should stop there since it’s an ideal microphone line. But so as to add a bit more, there is a Friend Pass coming after launch that enables you to play with a friend who doesn’t own the sport, and cross-platform play is obtainable instantly. Oh, and you might have to play online. That’s just how the foundations work.
Trinity Fusion ($19.99)
Checking off the roguelite motion platformer box this week is that it has a free demo you can check out to see if it’s for you or not. You travel through the multiverse, from the looks of things. You take control of your parallel selves as they undergo their very own version of the world, making general progress with each playthrough. You understand how it really works. The only real query is whether or not it’s any good, and the reply is: download this demo and see what you think that.
Journey to the Far East ($9.99)
It looks sweet, as games of this kind go. It’s a platformer where you play as slightly witch who sets out on a quest to retrieve the stolen heart of her magical academy. Along the way in which, you may gain access to varied spells and hats that can provide help to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and move forward. Be sure to gather all of the gems you see, as you should utilize them to buy upgrades. This looks like a great selection for platformer fans today.
Landnama ($13.99)
A tense strategy game where you control a clan of Vikings taking their first steps in Iceland. You have to explore the land and higher prepare yourself before winter comes. There isn’t any combat on this game, because it is de facto nearly exploring and settling the land. It is actually a simplistic approach to such an idea, but whether that’s a great or bad thing relies on the person. At least on computers, the sport has performed decently.
Bare Butt Boxing ($14.99)
Look, I do not know if this game is nice or not, I just wanted to jot down the words “” knowing that I’m getting paid to do it. Up to 4 players via local multiplayer can participate in what’s actually an excellent sporting endeavor. Aliens fighting on Earth with their butts protruding, what more could you would like from a video game?
Chef Chen ($23.99)
A magical cooking competition set in a fantasy world where you might have to source ingredients locally, with all the risks that such methods can bring. Up to 4 people can play this party motion game without delay via local multiplayer. It’s really rough around the perimeters, but someway it really works? It may be value a try in the event you recurrently host game nights and need something fresh thrown into the combo.
Arcade Archives The Final Round ($7.99)
A boxing game from Konami from 1988? Well, that is a little bit of a special selection than what we often see in , right? It’s not bad in any respect and we’re not drowning in good classic boxing games in . If you wish a break from shooters, platformers, beat ’em ups and beat ’em ups, you may want to provide it a try. It’s a little bit of an obscure one in the case of Konami games.
Tensei ($2.99)
It’s a quiet game about soaring to the heavens, however it’s infinite, so good luck. But hey, at the least you get to be a dragon? It costs three dollars and is stylish, if nothing else. That may be enough for some.
Werewolf Goldfish ($5.00)
At first glance, it looks like one other goldfish collecting game from the oldsters at SAT-BOX, and in a way it’s. But on this game, one player is a werewolf goldfish that swims among the many regular fish and must quietly go through checkpoints. The other players are collectors, and their goal is to catch the werewolf goldfish. Up to 4 people can join the sport locally or online, and multiplayer is indeed the method to play this game. It’s not fun at on their lonesome.
Turnover
Not much within the inbox today, but I suppose that is the way it is a few days. The outbox is similarly a bit quiet. There’s really nothing on either list that I’d take up arms over, but you’ll be able to look it up for yourself to see if we want to enroll in a blood feud.
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That’s all for today, friends. We’ll be back tomorrow to complete the week with more releases, a ton of sales, plus any news that catches our eye. Last night’s movie was pretty good, even when it was slightly lame. One of those movies! My wife and I had a blast. But back to work. I hope you all have an exciting Thursday, and as at all times, thanks for reading!
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The 10 best Game Boy and Game Boy Color games on Nintendo Switch and 5 we’d like to see – SwitchArcade Special
In our next dive into retro gaming on the Switch, we’ll return to 1989. And then to 1998. We’re back to the old monochrome beast and its colourful successor: the Game Boy and Game Kolor Boy. While there is a big choice of games from these handheld devices available within the Nintendo Switch Online app, we’ll as an alternative take a take a look at those games that dare to exist within the wilds of the Switch eShop. Here we have now ten of our favourite games, plus five more games we’d like to see. Of course, in no particular order. Time to play loud!
Shantae ($9.99)
Once upon a time, true scarcity, which might cost tons of of dollars to obtain in any legal form, is now quite available in digital form. This game is far more difficult than its sequels, but it surely takes advantage of the Game Boy Color hardware in a variety of interesting ways, giving the platforming a bit greater than your average Game Boy hop-and-bop. Wow, I have never seen the term “hop-and-bop” in about twenty-five years. Oh well. : It’s quite fun.
DX World Tour ($19.99)
Here’s one other game that, until recently, was officially playable quite a bit. is an interesting platformer from Sunsoft that gives a brief but enjoyable experience. This version of the sport offers full colorization and at the identical time includes quite a lot of additions which might be value delving into. It’s the right way to play out this quirky, charming story.
Final Fantasy Legend II – SaGa Final Fantasy Legend Collection ($19.99)
It’s time to delve into the compilations and we’ll start with the one which covers all Game Boy games: . You’ll find all three games within the series here, and they’re all really good portable RPGs. I’m picking an honorable mention here, just because I feel it is the best of the three. It has a variety of the weird mechanics that make games so interesting, but it surely feels more comprehensive and accessible than the primary game. Probably the best turn-based RPG game on the pre-system.
Final Fantasy Adventure – Mana Collection ($39.99)
Along with the games comes the sport that began the long-running series. As such, you will find him in two Super NES sequels. I’ll repeat: all games value playing. This motion RPG was an amazing alternative to the superb system game, with a quick pace and a surprisingly ambitious plot. It has been remade several times, but nothing resembles the unique.
TMNT III: Radical Rescue – TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection ($39.99)
Konami has created some great games for the Game Boy and has made several of them available of their various collections. it includes all three original Game Boy games and I feel all of them have their merits. However, an open-ended, pseudo-Metroidvania is the best selection. Lots of motion as you’d expect, however the added layers of exploring the world, rescuing your brothers, and finding all of the upgrades make this game really engaging.
Operation C – Contra Anniversary Collection ($19.99)
After a somewhat lukewarm attempt at bringing the sport to the Game Boy by , you’d think there was little hope that the tense run-and-gun motion would survive the change. Surprisingly, it turned out to be truly amazing. Sure, you’ll be able to’t play with one other player. Strictly a solo thing. But it’s fast, fun and difficult in the way in which you would like a game to be. Perhaps there was hope for Konami’s motion platformers on mobile devices in spite of everything!
Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge – Castlevania Anniversary Collection ($19.99)
How does this relate to the announcement? Yep, after mostly combating the primary Game Boy game, Konami turned things around in an enormous way with Belmont’s Revenge. It’s a wonderful game that easily lives up to its home console entries, even when it could’t outdo them. Considering it had some not-so-great games, it’s possible that many players skipped this game considering it could be the identical. If you have not played it yet, here’s a convenient way to achieve this.
Ninja JaJaMaru: Big World Adventure – Ninja JaJaMaru: Retro Collection ($14.99)
is certainly not the best game within the bunch, but I feel it’s a very important representation of a number of the more odd titles which have populated the library around big publisher releases. A whole lot of work has also gone into this reissue. It has a brand new location and has been recolored, giving it a pleasant shine to a game which may not have made it to the highest of anyone’s list for such effort. Although that is the one Game Boy game, this collection is overall interesting.
Extreme Sports ($9.99)
WayForward’s most famous, completely original Game Boy Color property is in fact , but it surely’s no slouch either. Basically, a set of sports mini-games combined with an open world is a lot better than it needs to be. The graphics are good, the gameplay is great for a fast binge, and those that want to finish all the things completely will find a troublesome challenge ahead of them.
The Rescue of Princess Blobette – Retro Boy and His Blobette Collection ($9.99)
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Another game that is here more for its unique feel, it does a fairly good job of bringing the house computer-style adventure gameplay of the NES original to the small screen. In some respects, it’s a more refined game than its predecessor, released in a more compact and dynamic form. If you like games that require thought due to occasional moments of opacity, you may like this one.
And… 5 Game Boy and Game Boy Color games that we’d like to see on Switch
Batman: The Video Game
Yeah, it’s somewhat weird that Batman uses guns throughout an early Game Boy motion game. But it is also weird that Keaton’s Batman enjoys murdering villains, so let’s just call it an indication of the times. The necessary thing is that that is one other truly great game from Sunsoft, and despite the fact that I do know the possibilities of any of those games based on the flicks being released are close to zero, I won’t ever stop asking.
Pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal
I generally avoid games that I feel might come to Nintendo Switch Online sooner or later, which suggests most of Nintendo’s first-party games are not any longer available. I hope I’m unsuitable about this, but something tells me that while spin-offs will likely proceed to come to the subscription service, mainstream games won’t. Therefore, I’m formally requesting the chance to purchase and play these wonderful Game Boy RPGs on my Switch.
Gradius: Interstellar Attack
I used to be hesitant to include this or something excellent, but finally we have now the Switch to scratch that itch while it only exists in Game Boy form. For a platform whose display ought to be terrible in shooters, the Game Boy had some excellent platforms. This was Konami’s second kick on the can for Gradius on the platform, and while the primary one was okay, this one really got everyone going. Honestly, I just need a Konami-style collection and more. If that happens, this game ought to be there.
Metal Gear Solid
I’m starting to realize there’s a variety of Konami in this text. In any case, this might be the best third-party Game Boy Color exclusive. Almost all the things that was great about PlayStation was one way or the other squeezed into this completely original adventure. This game completely blew me away on the time with this fidelity, and it still impresses me today. Yes, a lot of the template was developed in MSX2, but it surely’s cool to see something like this on the Game Boy Color. Maybe this may appear in the following collection?
Dragon warrior monsters
it spawned many imitators, but truthfully, it had monster catching elements before it appeared within the mainline games. So . We forgive you, King. is one in every of the higher Game Boy games inspired by the corporate’s success, and I feel it could be great to see it on Switch. And what? It is offered on Switch, but only in Japan. Come on, Square Enix. Just throw a Western ROM within the box and help some fans out!
And that is the list, friends. Are there any Game Boy or Game Boy Color games that you just like on Switch? Would you like to see something? Have your say within the comments and tell us what you’re thinking that! It’s all the time interesting to hear other people’s opinions on this topic. As all the time, thanks for reading!
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3 things I wish Pokémon TCG Pocket would steal from Marvel Snap
launched this week on iPhone and Android, and it is a surprisingly crisp and streamlined version of the cardboard game after years of really bad alternatives. it’s mainly a license to print money, however it does an ideal job of showcasing what people love concerning the game – the cards themselves – and getting a lot of the other stuff out of the way in which. Still, as an enormous fan of Marvel Snap, I’d love for the mobile game to steal a couple of things from the 2022 comic book phenomenon Second Dinner.
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For the past two days, I’ve spent most of my idle moments on my smartphone gaming somewhat than scrolling through Twitter or consuming AI-slop on Instagramwhich is precisely what I expect from a superb, on a regular basis mobile game. All the currencies and sub-economies designed to get you to spend money on a game that would otherwise be free are a bit convoluted and difficult to parse, however the battles are fun and opening virtual booster packs by slicing through packs with the flick of a finger is a surprisingly effective simulation the pure joy of doing it in real life.
However, I’m not as obsessive about Marvel Snap as I am with Marvel Snap yet, and I think there are three reasons for that. The first is the match length. Battles with Marvel Snap pass quickly, making it relatively easy to begin the subsequent game no matter what’s happening around you. he’s a bit more involved. Players have a complete timer of 20 minutes, with the countdown starting at over 60 seconds on individual turns. The clock isn’t milked, but matches can still feel a bit drawn out as players stack benches and increase the ability of their Pokémon. More than once, after ending a match, I thought: “It was fun, but do I really have time for another one?”
The second thing that is holding me back a bit is the match rewards. In addition to small matches, it also offers sensible progression based on acquiring additional cards to level them up and earn points that might be spent on acquiring recent ones. This is a clever twist on the normal RNG booster pack formula. , as an adaptation of an existing card game, doesn’t offer the identical luxury. Unfortunately, as things currently stand, the one reward for winning matches are small amounts of XP that contribute to your overall level. Picking it up gives you extra rewards, but none of them are very clear. As a result, ending matches feels a bit anticlimactic somewhat than supplying you with that dose of dopamine that makes you immediately wish to play one other match.
Finally, the cards themselves. Beyond constructing your collection, Marvel Snap has a secondary goal: acquiring, sometimes through outright purchase, cool alternative card art in your favorite decks. It provides something different to strive for, in addition to a technique to express your particular taste for a well-liked deck type. It runs into trouble again since it relies on existing card art, and while there are multiple versions of among the unlockable cards, there aren’t a lot of them and there is not any real technique to directly pursue them. If you open the package and receive the complete graphic variant, great! If not, well, wait for the subsequent random pull.
It’s still early days, and it otherwise holds up quite well, actually higher than every other digital version of a card game I’ve played prior to now. There’s just one set of cards to gather in the mean time, and there is not much for the eyes to enjoy within the paid in-game store. I’m sure every part will change soon, but for now the sport hasn’t fully brought back the magic of my beginnings in . Maybe that is for one of the best. I finally needed to delete this game from my phone since it was taking on an excessive amount of of my free time.
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“Genshin Impact” 5.0 pre-install update is now available, a new trailer has been released
HoYovers has pre-assembly has began for the predominant (free) version 5.0 update “Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn” for supported platforms. If you have not been following the sport currently, version 5.0 introduces a sixth nation: Natlan, new characters like Mualani, replays for Raiden Shogun, and far more. The update will launch on August 28 for mobile, PC, PS5 and PS4, with the sport coming to Xbox Series X in November. The first banner in version 5.0 includes: Mualani, Kachina and Kaedehara Kazuha, while banner 2: Kinich and Raiden Shogun This update may even bring updated graphics. Read about it here. Watch the new Kachina trailer below:
You can pre-install it by tapping the resource pack button before installing. The download size is 2.67 GB for iOS and roughly 16 GB for PC. If you would like to play and do not have it yet, you’ll be able to download it at no cost within the App Store for iOS Here and on Google Play for Android Here. The PC version is available on the official website Here and Epic Games Store. If you are playing on iOS 14.5 or iPadOS 14.5 or later, you’ll be able to play with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S controllers. At launch, we named it Game of the Week and named it Game of the Year for 2020. I also described it as among the finest iOS games you’ll be able to play with a controller. What do you consider version 5.0 thus far?
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