Nintendo eShop - March 2018

Rasec · Mar 10, 2018

Primate Ryan, thanks for the info. From the videos that was exactly what i thought Portal would be.
And yeah, on world 2 of Poly Bridge the ramps up the difficulty quite a bit. I have a lot of fun with the game but i think it would be cooler if the difficulty and crazy bridges they ask us to do would be after 4 worlds or so.

I might get Portal when i'm on the mood again for some bridge stuff again. xD

Nickgia · Mar 10, 2018

For people wondering about Sexy Brutale:

Played it again for about 5 minutes to see the differences. It looked better, but still interrupts the gameplay to load when your transitioning to other areas (though it felt shorter than previous versions). I beat the game in January, and enjoyed my time with it, but would recommend that you wait a bit longer to see how they address loading.

Reluctant-Hero · Mar 10, 2018

Just Progress said:
Any impressions on the new Earthlock?

Jbourne said:
Seems like no one is playing Earthlock. Impressions are extremely scarce.

Tebunker said:
its a $30 rpg with not a lot of word of mouth. It can be hard to give impressions without a lot of play time.

This is going to be one you may need reviews on.

I am going to give this one a fair shake on steam once I finish Xenoblade 2.

I picked up Earthlock and redeemed the 1100 gold coins I had. After putting 5 hours into it today I can say that I'm enjoying it. It's an original JRPG style game with fantastic art direction and it has been running smooth as butter in handheld mode.

The one knock I have against it is the subpar rumble effects. Ifd really like for devs to take advantage of the HD Rumble in their Switch ports. Earthlock's rumble is few and far between. But it does go into use the devs just blast your hand with full strength rumble. It could have been so much better. Maybe they can patch it in?

So yeah, I'm enjoying it so far and it has engaged me far more than the other Switch RPGs, *cough*IamSetsuna*cough*, that aren't XBC2. I'll be sure to post as I get further into the game.

Just Progress · Mar 10, 2018

Reluctant-Hero said:
I picked up Earthlock and redeemed the 1100 gold coins I had. After putting 5 hours into it today I can say that I'm enjoying it. It's an original JRPG style game with fantastic art direction and it has been running smooth as butter in handheld mode.

The one knock I have against it is the subpar rumble effects. Ifd really like for devs to take advantage of the HD Rumble in their Switch ports. Earthlock's rumble is few and far between. But it does go into use the devs just blast your hand with full strength rumble. It could have been so much better. Maybe they can patch it in?

So yeah, I'm enjoying it so far and it has engaged me far more than the other Switch RPGs, *cough*IamSetsuna*cough*, that aren't XBC2. I'll be sure to post as I get further into the game.

Thanks. Think I'll take a chance on it.

ryushe · Mar 10, 2018

Reluctant-Hero said:
I picked up Earthlock and redeemed the 1100 gold coins I had. After putting 5 hours into it today I can say that I'm enjoying it. It's an original JRPG style game with fantastic art direction and it has been running smooth as butter in handheld mode.

The one knock I have against it is the subpar rumble effects. Ifd really like for devs to take advantage of the HD Rumble in their Switch ports. Earthlock's rumble is few and far between. But it does go into use the devs just blast your hand with full strength rumble. It could have been so much better. Maybe they can patch it in?

So yeah, I'm enjoying it so far and it has engaged me far more than the other Switch RPGs, *cough*IamSetsuna*cough*, that aren't XBC2. I'll be sure to post as I get further into the game.

Thanks a lot for your impressions.

Think I might give it a go instead of starting ng+ in Xenoblade 2.

MouldyK · Mar 10, 2018

Okay...who is going to buy this game this week and tell us how it is?

Let's live in this kingdom! Enjoy a free life with love and adventure.

The kingdom simulation game where you immigrate to an imaginary kingdom and enjoy your free life.

This is the latest game of the World Never Land (Nickname is WorNeva) series. This is the imaginary kingdom that lives in the computer. You can walk wherever you wish to go. Beautiful woods, river, farms, stock farms, mines, schools, churches, and castles... And, it simulates the lives of the people who live there finely.

The users who go there and see the real communication with the habitats would feel like they are playing a MMORPG. They would have a boyfriend or a girlfriend and get married, have children, and their children will carry that over. The life in this kingdom is a one-time story that is different every time you play it. This is so much more than the normal game experience and will stay in your heart as a cherished memory forever.

If it weren't a £26.99 port of a Mobile Game, I'd get it haha. It's apparently a 20-year old Franchise as well but this was the first I'm English.

The Mobile Game is free with IAP, which is described as:

In the game you can use real money to purchase gems which can then be used to purchase premium content.

These are not required in order to do well in the game and add small boosts and variety such as a few extra options with marriage, the introduction of pets, and boosted combat stats.

So does not having to pay for this really justify the £27 price tag?!

Granted World Conqueror was a £0.99 Mobile Game where you could buy a few generals I think, but atleast they only charging £9 for it.

What say you, ERA?

EDIT: More info from their FAQ:

It has also been modified for a completely offline experience where you download the game once and just play.

As this version doesn't use an internet connection, there are no curated online events.

Premium additional content is planned. (Additional content will be available from stores in-game after purchase.

There are missions, weapons, skills, and items that can only be found in the Switch version.

Touch controls are not supported. The game is controlled using the Joy-Cons.

And a Q detailing something which will be Premium Content:

Q: Can we use Magical Makeup (a magical cosmetic item that changes your appearance or that of those close to you) in the Nintendo Switch version?

Yes, you can. We plan to make it available as premium additional content. (Additional content will be available from stores in-game after purchase.)

Layth · Mar 11, 2018

I downloaded Flinthook and then decided to tally up all the rogue likes I downloaded on the Switch:

Flinthook - I've only did one run and saving it for next week
Neurovoider
Ironcast
The Binding of Issac - My favorite from the list
Enter the Gungeon
Has Been Heroes
Gonner
Tumbleseed

Am I missing any notable game of the genre?

Machiavelli · Mar 11, 2018

Layth said:
I downloaded Flinthook and then decided to tally up all the rogue likes I downloaded on the Switch:

Flinthook - I've only did one run and saving it for next week
Neurovoider
Ironcast
The Binding of Issac - My favorite from the list
Enter the Gungeon
Has Been Heroes
Gonner
Tumbleseed

Am I missing any notable game of the genre?

Have you played Tumbleseed?

Redcrayon · Mar 11, 2018

Layth said:
I downloaded Flinthook and then decided to tally up all the rogue likes I downloaded on the Switch:

Flinthook - I've only did one run and saving it for next week
Neurovoider
Ironcast
The Binding of Issac - My favorite from the list
Enter the Gungeon
Has Been Heroes
Gonner
Tumbleseed

Am I missing any notable game of the genre?

Crypt of the Necrodancer? Easily my favourite at the moment.

Layth · Mar 11, 2018

Machiavelli said:
Have you played Tumbleseed?

Yeah but not since the big update. It didn't have much staying power with me, I completely dropped it after a week. I found that the difficulty was a bit too stacked against me or I just sucked lol I could never get passed the 3rd area. Maybe I should give it another go.

Redcrayon said:
Crypt of the Necrodancer? Easily my favourite at the moment.

How is it in terms of persistent unlocks?

Blackueen · Mar 11, 2018

Layth said:
I downloaded Flinthook and then decided to tally up all the rogue likes I downloaded on the Switch:

Flinthook - I've only did one run and saving it for next week
Neurovoider
Ironcast
The Binding of Issac - My favorite from the list
Enter the Gungeon
Has Been Heroes
Gonner
Tumbleseed

Am I missing any notable game of the genre?

My dear friend, you really need to play Crypt of the necrodancer ASAP. It sits proudly besides Isaac for me. Are you enjoying flinthook?

Edit: to answer your question on unlocks: it is comparable with Isaac, only here you get to choose the unlocks in shops. Then you van buy/find them in a run.

Redcrayon · Mar 11, 2018

Layth said:
How is it in terms of persistent unlocks?

You effectively permanently unlock stuff that then has a greater chance of appearing in the dungeon. So you're starting from scratch each time but are more likely to gain the powerful kit you want faster.

Blackueen · Mar 11, 2018

Redcrayon said:
You effectively permanently unlock stuff that then has a greater chance of appearing in the dungeon. So you're starting from scratch each time but are more likely to gain the powerful kit you want faster.

Haha Redcrayon and Blackueen, sales-team for necrodancer, contact us with any questions! :P

Layth · Mar 11, 2018

Sold! Downloading Crypt of The Necrodancer now, thanks!

Blackueen said:
Are you enjoying flinthook?

I enjoyed the basic gameplay mechanics. Using the hookshot is pretty cool and the gameplay loop seems solid. But until I put at least an hour it's hard to tell how much staying power it has for me.

Redcrayon · Mar 11, 2018

Blackueen said:
Haha Redcrayon and Blackueen, sales-team for necrodancer, contact us with any questions! :P

I'll be here all week :P

Machiavelli · Mar 11, 2018

Layth said:
Yeah but not since the big update. It didn't have much staying power with me, I completely dropped it after a week. I found that the difficulty was a bit too stacked against me or I just sucked lol I could never get passed the 3rd area. Maybe I should give it another go.

How is it in terms of persistent unlocks?

As I know the latest update adds the game an easy mode.

Livia · Mar 11, 2018

How is Flinthook? What kind of game is it exactly? Just a shoot em ups or more of an action plattformer type of game?

Layth · Mar 11, 2018

Livia said:
How is Flinthook? What kind of game is it exactly? Just a shoot em ups or more of an action plattformer type of game?

2d action platformer. Some rooms are purely platforming and you have to rely on your hookshot or slow time, and others are kill all the baddies on screen. Before each run you pick your loadout and you can unlock more stuff as you play more.

Livia · Mar 11, 2018

Layth said:
2d action platformer. Some rooms are purely platforming and you have to rely on your hookshot or slow time, and others are kill all the baddies on screen. Before each run you pick your loadout and you can unlock more stuff as you play more.

Sound awesome, and the game looks fun. What is the price?

1upsuper · Mar 11, 2018

Livia said:
Sound awesome, and the game looks fun. What is the price?

$15. It's a fun game. Great spritework, good music, and solid gameplay and customization. The game flows really well once you get used to the mechanics, and it has more persistent elements than most roguelites. I recommend it.

xyla · Mar 11, 2018

How's the Portal bridge builder port? Is it solid in terms of resolution, fps and controls? Does it have pointer controls?

Primate Ryan · Mar 11, 2018

xyla said:
How's the Portal bridge builder port? Is it solid in terms of resolution, fps and controls? Does it have pointer controls?

No pointer controls. Touch and buttons. Just like Poly Bridge which had its pointer controls patched out because they didn't work well.

TarpitCarnivore · Mar 11, 2018

Layth said:
2d action platformer. Some rooms are purely platforming and you have to rely on your hookshot or slow time, and others are kill all the baddies on screen. Before each run you pick your loadout and you can unlock more stuff as you play more.

It's definitely fun and the grappling feels nice, I just worry about how the repetition will begin to set in. It's a little closer to Rogue Legacy than Issac/Gungeon for me.

Blackueen · Mar 11, 2018

Layth said:
Sold! Downloading Crypt of The Necrodancer now, thanks!

Nice! You won't regret it, let us know.

Do we still think hollow knight is coming out next week? I've got some money to spend on the eshop and eager to try flinthook, but I'm really hyped for Hollow Knight too.

DarkPrince · Mar 11, 2018

Hollow Knight next week? Where did this come from?

Awesome if it does happen though, game is amazing.

Blackueen · Mar 11, 2018

DarkPrince said:
Hollow Knight next week? Where did this come from?

Awesome if it does happen though, game is amazing.

Don't get your hopes up! It was a rumor on reddit and in here for a while, but since then it's been really quiet, hence my original question whether it's still coming out soon.

xyla · Mar 11, 2018

Primate Ryan said:
No pointer controls. Touch and buttons. Just like Poly Bridge which had its pointer controls patched out because they didn't work well.

That's fine. It's competent on a technical level though? And does it have touchscreen controls?

billysea · Mar 11, 2018

If it is releasing next week it would be in the eShop coming soon section already.

billysea · Mar 11, 2018

Started playing Detention right now. Wow the atmosphere is amazing. The mood feels like Fatal Frame and The Ring.

Aprikurt · Mar 11, 2018

Hollow Knight's starting to push "early 2018" now. Still one of my more anticipated eShop games.

TheMoon · Mar 11, 2018

Livia said:
How is Flinthook? What kind of game is it exactly? Just a shoot em ups or more of an action plattformer type of game?

I posted a short video review one or two pages ago, fyi.

Blackueen · Mar 11, 2018

billysea said:
If it is releasing next week it would be in the eShop coming soon section already.

Ok, Flinthook it is then. If Hollow Knight does release next week, I'll sell a kidney or so.

Primate Ryan · Mar 11, 2018

xyla said:
That's fine. It's competent on a technical level though? And does it have touchscreen controls?

Oh, yeah, no performance issues and it can be played with the touchscreen. You can zoom in if you need more precision as well.

Duffking · Mar 11, 2018

I really can't recommend Steredenn enough. It's rock hard but really well designed. It seems insane to start with but you quickly start to recognise enemy behaviour and boss patterns and get a little bit further each time. Plus the runs are short which makes it perfect for pick up and play.

TheMoon · Mar 11, 2018

Duffking said:
I really can't recommend Steredenn enough. It's rock hard but really well designed. It seems insane to start with but you quickly start to recognise enemy behaviour and boss patterns and get a little bit further each time. Plus the runs are short which makes it perfect for pick up and play.

Coincidentally I just watched this:

It does look really cool but, my god, is the music terrible and completely unsuitable to how it looks.

jmizzal · Mar 11, 2018

billysea said:
If it is releasing next week it would be in the eShop coming soon section already.

Thats not true, there have been games that came out on eShop release date that were not announced Kano and that trail game

Discokuningas · Mar 11, 2018

billysea said:
If it is releasing next week it would be in the eShop coming soon section already.

There have been many stealth releases lately. Like Outlast and Kona.

Blackueen · Mar 11, 2018

Duffking said:
I really can't recommend Steredenn enough. It's rock hard but really well designed. It seems insane to start with but you quickly start to recognise enemy behaviour and boss patterns and get a little bit further each time. Plus the runs are short which makes it perfect for pick up and play.

This game looks really cool! Are there permanent upgrades like Isaac and Necrodancer, or is this more like neurovoider?

Duffking · Mar 11, 2018

Blackueen said:
This game looks really cool! Are there permanent upgrades like Isaac and Necrodancer, or is this more like neurovoider?

More like Neurovoider, I'd say. You can unlock different ships by getting further through the main game and there's 2-3 alternate modes (a daily run, boss rush etc) that unlock too, but no permanent ship upgrades.

Luchadorable · Mar 11, 2018

For those wondering about Crypt of the Necrodancer, there's a demo on the Japanese eshop

Sirhc · Mar 11, 2018

TheMoon said:
Coincidentally I just watched this:

It does look really cool but, my god, is the music terrible and completely unsuitable to how it looks.

Looks good aside from the music, they really need a video on eshop page, game looks like way better in motion then those crap screens they put up.

Laserbeam · Mar 11, 2018

Oh Christ, Steredenn looks pretty awesome. On to the wishlist.

Thanks for the recommendation. Too many games.

wesman · Mar 11, 2018

Steredenn is a total regret for me. Buy at your own risk, as with any game obviously. There's not a lot of meat here, the levels are very, very short, and the flow/feel of gravity and ship movement/enemy design and layout isn't pleasing. This review is really overlooking a lot of issues.

Better price range for this game, $5, and I'd feel much less regret in the purchase.

I'm not too keen on Flinthook, and there's more meat on those bones.

Antony · Mar 11, 2018

MouldyK said:
Okay...who is going to buy this game this week and tell us how it is?

If it weren't a £26.99 port of a Mobile Game, I'd get it haha. It's apparently a 20-year old Franchise as well but this was the first I'm English.

The Mobile Game is free with IAP, which is described as:

So does not having to pay for this really justify the £27 price tag?!

Granted World Conqueror was a £0.99 Mobile Game where you could buy a few generals I think, but atleast they only charging £9 for it.

What say you, ERA?

EDIT: More info from their FAQ:

And a Q detailing something which will be Premium Content:

This looks both terrible and amazing and seems like it would scratch my Fantasy Life itch!
Price is too high for a gamble though, shame.

Epilexia · Mar 11, 2018

MouldyK said:
Okay...who is going to buy this game this week and tell us how it is?

If it weren't a £26.99 port of a Mobile Game, I'd get it haha. It's apparently a 20-year old Franchise as well but this was the first I'm English.

The Mobile Game is free with IAP, which is described as:

So does not having to pay for this really justify the £27 price tag?!

Granted World Conqueror was a £0.99 Mobile Game where you could buy a few generals I think, but atleast they only charging £9 for it.

What say you, ERA?

EDIT: More info from their FAQ:

And a Q detailing something which will be Premium Content:

Many thanks for your elaborated post. You have definitely put this game on my radar.

Indeed, yesterday I spent a lot of time investigating about this franchise, I didn't know the existence of the Playstation, Dreamcast or PSP titles.

I'm really getting a 'Scarlet Grace' vibe.

You know, the type of game with ultra-low budget values, that instead of focusing in the production values, it tries to create a complex world with elaborated rules and mechanics, in an overambitious and sometimes experimental JPRG.

The 'WorldNeverland' series seems more close to the 'Romancing Saga' or 'Metal Max' series than to 'Harvest Moon' in the ambition of its world.

Even by reading a wiki of the game, I found that it uses in its combat the same weapon triangle system that 'Fire Emblem', crazy stuff.

But all of that said, I'm still cautious with this game. Because while it's a new entry in the series, it also seems that instead of being created by the original development team, the game has been licensed by other company to create the mobile game.

And it's very hard to find information about the series, to even know if a single developer of the original titles has collaborated in this game.

And other thing that makes me extremely cautious is this:

Q: Can we use Magical Makeup (a magical cosmetic item that changes your appearance or that of those close to you) in the Nintendo Switch version?
Yes, you can. We plan to make it available as premium additional content. (Additional content will be available from stores in-game after purchase.)

So it seems than even with the premium price tag of a boxed game, they are still maintaining the in-game-purchases. Let's see if they are mere cosmetic things, or these objects can affect the balance of the game with over-powered stats.

jmizzal · Mar 11, 2018

The people complaining about myNintendo new points system saying its too low, are way wrong, I had $4 when it started and spent it and now i'm almost at $5 and its just been a few days since its been up and I only brought about 4 digital games none over $19.99 and one full price retail game. I mean if Nintendo gave you more that would be an awful lot. I'm saving up until April by then I will prob be at $10. If you dont buy games yes you will have a lil bit of points but thats the point of the system they want you to buy games to earn.

Epilexia · Mar 11, 2018

jmizzal said:
The people complaining about myNintendo new points system saying its too low, are way wrong, I had $4 when it started and spent it and now i'm almost at $5 and its just been a few days since its been up and I only brought about 4 digital games none over $19.99 and one full price retail game. I mean if Nintendo gave you more that would be an awful lot. I'm saving up until April by then I will prob be at $10. If you dont buy games yes you will have a lil bit of points but thats the point of the system they want you to buy games to earn.

The system is great, the problem is how they managed the transition to the new system, by devaluating all the gold coins from your previous purchases.

I spent 2,000 euros in the eShop in Switch's first year. So with the new system, this is 100 euros to spend in free games, which is pretty cool and a a great way to reward the most active customers.

But instead of 100 euros, I only saw the equivalent of 20 euros. And that is not cool.

But all of that said, I was expecting nothing in return from Nintendo. So it's better than nothing, or the ridiculous rewards available last year.

Who the hell will use a reward system to get a wallpaper? :)

xyla · Mar 11, 2018

Primate Ryan said:
Oh, yeah, no performance issues and it can be played with the touchscreen. You can zoom in if you need more precision as well.

Thanks for answering! That sounds good - might pick this up next week.

Mandos · Mar 11, 2018

Well, with my copy of db Xenoverse 2 arriving tomorrow I'll have about 10 bucks between gold coins and some change, so I was thinking of picking up Phantom Breakers. Any thoughts?

wesman · Mar 11, 2018

I wonder how accurate this might be....

https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSw...on_twin_on_twitter_dead_cells_releasing_soon/

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