Nintendo eShop - April 2018

Lite_Agent · Apr 19, 2018

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Nintendo Download, April 19, 2018: Ample Parking, Day or Night!

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch

South Park: The Fractured But Whole – Standard Edition – Players will once again assume the role of the New Kid. As the newest member of Coon and Friends, you must create your own superhero, build up your notoriety and use your superpowers to save South Park. Only then will Coon and Friends take their rightful place as the greatest team of superheroes ever assembled – and get the movie deal they so richly deserve. The game launches on April 24.

Nintendo eShop sales:

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U

Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals available this week at: http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.

Activities:

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Update – New features and animals have arrived! The Fortune Cookie Shop is now open in Market Place. When you eat one of the cookies available there, you will get a random item based on the type of cookie. You can obtain fortune cookies with Bells and Leaf Tickets—some of which can be traded with Bells but some may be acquired trading in Leaf Tickets. Everyone's favorite frequently lost seagull, Gulliver, has arrived on Sunburst Island to help you get rid of your extra furniture or clothing. Gulliver will load your extra items onto his cargo ship and when he returns you can get snacks, which you can give to your animal buddies to become better friends with them. There's always something fun and exciting going on at the campsite. Be sure to check in frequently! Available on App Store and Google Play, the Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp game is free to start and offers some optional in-app purchases.

Also new this week:

ACA NEOGEO REAL BOUT FATAL FURY SPECIAL (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

BAFL – Brakes Are For Losers (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Death Road to Canada (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available April 25

Football Manager Touch 2018 (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Firefighters – The Simulation (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available April 24

Firefighters: Airport Fire Department (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available April 24

Gal*Gun 2 (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available April 24

Manticore – Galaxy on Fire (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Neo ATLAS 1469 (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Party Trivia (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Shelter Generations (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Skee-Ball (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure Deluxe – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Super Chariot – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

<a href="https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/super-e-more-jump-switch" target="_blank">Super One More Jump – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

The Way Remastered (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available April 20

Where Are My Friends? (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available April 25

Wild Guns Reloaded (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Aqua Moto Racing Utopia (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

Cycle of Eternity: Space Anomaly (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

fiendcode · Apr 19, 2018

I really want Wild Guns and Neo Atlas but man those pricepoints. Will probably just grab RBS and wait for sales on the other two.

Epilexia · Apr 19, 2018

WOW, 'Korg Gadget for Nintendo Switch' has appeared in the European eShop, listed for the 26th April.

In these videos, you can see how the legendary Sanodg, the composer behind 'Ridge Racer' or 'Tekken', creates some crazy stuff with the program :)

Mysterio79 · Apr 19, 2018

SpokkX said:
So i got Manticore and first impressions are.. well mixed

Story and dialogue - why is this in here? It kind of ruins any mood the game tries to set. Tries to be funny but does not really work - why not just try the tie fighter path with straight forward military objectives.
Also breaks up the action with loading screens. Overall I almost immediately started skipping cutscenes. Not a good sign
Graphics - ok i guess and aims for 60 but stutters some (not too bad though). Looks good though overall
Controls - actually really good and the feeling of flying and shooting is nice
Missions design - really feels like a mobile port here (short, repetative)

I have not really dived into the upgrade systems that much but they seem kind of enjoyable also

So overall it is ok, but I am bit disappointed.. I really did expect a more "polished" experience and now it feels really uneven with some good bits and some really bad (seriously the story.. come on)

I played this on mobile and enjoyed the shooting.

I was hoping they'd be able to flesh out the mission design some for the Switch port and polish it up.

Thanks for the impressions, I think this all but confirms that EverSpace will be my first space shooter and also that I'll be picking up the superior Sky Rogue next week instead

Epilexia · Apr 19, 2018

fiendcode said:
I really want Wild Guns and Neo Atlas but man those pricepoints. Will probably just grab RBS and wait for sales on the other two.

Count me in the list of persons waiting for the release of 'Neo Atlas 1469' as one of my most anticipated titles, only to be disappointed with the high price respect to the Steam version. In this case, I will blame the Japanese physical edition for this ridiculous price.

Shibata100 · Apr 19, 2018

Epilexia said:
WOW, 'Korg Gadget for Nintendo Switch' has appeared in the European eShop, listed for the 26th May.

In these videos, you can see how the legendary Sanodg, the composer behind 'Ridge Racer' or 'Tekken', creates some crazy stuff with the program :)

How easy is this software for beginners? If there is tutorials on YouTube I may dive in.

harz-marz · Apr 19, 2018

dadrester said:
Working on trying to get someone to sign some, yeah :)

If we manage to sign either of them I'll be really happy, as they're very cool. Very different but still definitely got the Nosebleed vibe. Tight addictive gameloop and compelling metagame again, but we're trying to put more focus on the second to second gameplay this time as the twin stick shooting wasn't quite as polished as i'd hoped for in Vostok. Not that either of them are twin stick shooters. They're both in lovely 3D too. One is set in the Vostok universe, the other definitely not.

Anyone got a spare few grand?

Do you not mean moolah?

Wish I did lol! Thanks for the reply, hope you find someone as they sound like great ideas!

Epilexia · Apr 19, 2018

Shibata100 said:
How easy is this software for beginners? If there is tutorials on YouTube I may dive in.

There was a version of KORG available in Nintendo DS and 3DS.

This Switch version seems much more advanced, based in the Mac version.

It seems to include a lot of crazy things, like a 4 player mode to create music together or the option of using the Joycons to create music.

This opens a vast number of possibilities to see the program used in live concerts.

In the chip-tune, retro-consoles scene of music, 'KORG DS-10' became a legend. A lot of times it was used in combination with 'Electroplankton' to create crazy stuff.

If you search KORG DS in Youtube, you will find a lot of crazy examples.

Here is a combination of various Nintendo DSs used with a mix table, in combination with 'KORG DS-10' and 'Electroplankton':

And here is a live concert with 4 DSs:

Regarding the tutorials and how intuitive is this version, I don't know. But the Mac production studio seems targeted to the casual market interested in the history of KORG synthesizers. Between this, the console release, the 4 players mode, I expect something intuitive with tons of possibilities to create music in a more casual and relaxed way, without messing with hundred of options.

BassForever · Apr 19, 2018

My desire to finally get wild guns reloaded is offset by the fact it's stupid mishandle of co-op will really limit it's play with my friends and family.

fiendcode · Apr 19, 2018

Epilexia said:
Count me in the list of persons waiting for the release of 'Neo Atlas 1469' as one of my most anticipated titles, only to be disappointed with the high price respect to the Steam version. In this case, I will blame the Japanese physical edition for this ridiculous price.

Yes it's crazy compared to Steam and I can't imagine it'll move many copies at $50. Hopefully Artdink drops the price soon.

BassForever said:
My desire to finally get wild guns reloaded is offset by the fact it's stupid mishandle of co-op will really limit it's play with my friends and family.

I thought they fixed the no continue thing for the Switch port?

Heazy · Apr 19, 2018

Epilexia said:
WOW, 'Korg Gadget for Nintendo Switch' has appeared in the European eShop, listed for the 26th ~~May~~ April.

Fixed :)

xyla · Apr 19, 2018

dadrester said:
Stardew Valley will be getting a multiplayer patch soon. No idea of what's in it, but it's one of the best games of the generation imo. Absolutely brilliant.

Sadly (and not really understabable for me)

jariw said:
Slower paced:
* Putty Pals is a pretty good 2-player co-op puzzle platformer (is worth around $10 IMO).
* Death Squared (puzzle game)

A bit more pace:
* Lovers in an Dangerous Spacetime is very good. IMO better with more than 2 players.

Online multiplayer only, AFAIK.

Putty Pals doesn't look like it's for me, but I've seen Death Squared from time to time. Is it that well made?
I love my puzzle games hard! Or at least reasonably hard - The Witness was one of the most amazing gaming experiences I've had for that reason alone.

LiaDS isn't really for me - tried it with a friend on Steam some time ago.

Epilexia said:
'Snipperclips' and 'Super Beat Sports' are amongst my favorite co-op games.

'Snipperclips' fits the criteria of a slower pace, and you can purchase separately the game for 20 dollars without the extra DLC.

While 'Super Beat Sports' is super simple to play for any casual player and immensely charming due to its music and graphic style. You can think in a crazy mix between 'Wii Sports' and 'Rhythm Tengoku' with both motion and traditional controls. The game truly shines in its multiplayer mode.

Other alternative is 'Death Squared', other co-op puzzle game similar in spirit to 'Snipperclips' but with harder puzzles and not so relaxing, this bastard will force you to use your brains :)

And while more action oriented, 'Litchspeer' has a very simple control scheme and it's ridiculously fun in its two player mode.

I liked the Snipperclips Demo, but I don't know if it would sustain me in 2 player mode long enough. 4 player looks fun, but this weekend will be mostly 2 player action.

Super Beat Sports looks nice, but not really for me.

What's not relaxing about Death Squared? Time limits on puzzles?

King Onion · Apr 19, 2018

Jethro said:
Naruto:Ultimate Ninja Storm (not the Trilogy ) is now listed for next week. Release 26.04. for 19,99 (Euro).

Hope NA gets the same deal of three separate games. I've watched the first few seasons of the show (up until the Saskue fight at the waterfall) and would be semi interested in playing the games since they seem to be simple ridiculous fun but I don't really want to drop full price on a trilogy I might only play a small bit of.

Steak Ranchero · Apr 19, 2018

I remember playing wild guns as a kid and really liking it and as a collector I regret not picking it up back in the day. This new remake I am absolutely in love with. Does anybody know of any other games in this style? Only thing I can think of are the Sin and Punishment games which I also love. Would kill for those on switch too. I guess Star Fox and Panzer Dragoon kind of count but the extra layer of platformer type maneuverability is what really sets this type of game apart. 30 bucks deff is a chunk of change but man is it worth it.

Epilexia · Apr 19, 2018

xyla said:
What's not relaxing about Death Squared? Time limits on puzzles?

It's a great game, but the puzzles can get really demanding regarding the complexity of the solutions involved. It's a game targeted to hardcore puzzle enthusiasts :)

BassForever · Apr 19, 2018

fiendcode said:
Yes it's crazy compared to Steam and I can't imagine it'll move many copies at $50. Hopefully Artdink drops the price soon.

I thought they fixed the no continue thing for the Switch port?

Is that actually confirmed or were people hoping that was the case? A few pages ago people were lamenting the no continues thing.

jariw · Apr 19, 2018

xyla said:
Putty Pals doesn't look like it's for me, but I've seen Death Squared from time to time. Is it that well made?
I love my puzzle games hard! Or at least reasonably hard - The Witness was one of the most amazing gaming experiences I've had for that reason alone.

Death Squared is hard, but not The Witness hard (it's also built more around the co-op execution than the puzzle solving IMO). It's well made.

fiendcode · Apr 19, 2018

BassForever said:
Is that actually confirmed or were people hoping that was the case? A few pages ago people were lamenting the no continues thing.

idk, I haven't been keeping up since the prelaunch announcements? I thought they were adding an easy mode (with infinite continues) and continues in multiplayer?

BassForever · Apr 19, 2018

fiendcode said:
idk, I haven't been keeping up since the prelaunch announcements? I thought they were adding an easy mode (with infinite continues) and continues in multiplayer?

All I can see is beginner mode which gives infinite lives but not a confirmation of if that mode is usable with coop/continues in coop.

Putosaure · Apr 19, 2018

Is the Switch version of Stardew handled by ConcernedApe ? I want to start it but as there will be translations added, I don't want the game to switch languages in the middle of my playthrough, so I wanted to know who to ask if there will be like a language selection or if it will be from system settings...

SpottieO · Apr 19, 2018

So are these Naruto games like a Warrior spinoff? Are they something different?

DKoops · Apr 19, 2018

Nintendo eShop (Switch)

Wild Guns Reloaded (Natsume Inc.) - €29.99/£26.99
Wild Guns is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Each character can jump, dive, and roll to get out of the way of the barrage of bullets enemies let fly – or shoot them down with their own gun!

The Way Remastered (SONKA, available April 20) - €14.99/£13.49
The Way Remastered tells a story about a member of space explorers team who lost his beloved. During one of his expeditions he discovers ancient writings that testify the existence of a method for obtaining eternal life. Hoping to get his beloved back, he decides to return to the alien planet. However, the planet hides many secrets and dangers that he must face.

It's Spring Again (Sometimes You) - €1.99/£1.79
This game intended to develop associational and logical thinking. By following the hints, children help the seasons change. They learn the order of the seasons and create a melody for each of them with a little help from their parents and the narrator.

Party Trivia (Sabec) - €7.99/£7.19
With Party Trivia play head-to-head, outwitting each other, testing each other's speed at being the fastest to answer the questions to win points and the game.

ACA NEOGEO REAL BOUT FATAL FURY SPECIAL (HAMSTER) - €6.99/£6.29
"REAL BOUT FATAL FURY SPECIAL" is a fighting game released by SNK in 1997. Introducing a brand-new 2-line battle system, a refinement of the Power Gauge system, and the abolishment of the ring-out system, the battle tactics of this system have been further improved. Along with Wolfgang Krauser, a total of 19 combatants appear…

BAFL - Brakes Are For Losers (Plug In Digital) - €4.99/£4.49
Challenge your friends, pick a funky car and outrun them with your driving skills and dirty tricks. Ram them out of your way or pick up bonuses to wreck them.

Manticore - Galaxy on Fire (Koch Media) - €19.99/£17.99
Write your legacy in gunfire and smoke as you take down the galaxy's most wanted criminals in action-packed dogfights! Rise to become the hero of the Neox Sector – a deadly fringe world terrorized by ruthless crime lords and their no-good underlings!

Neo ATLAS 1469 (StudioArtDink) - €42.99/£37.99
It is 15th century Europe, at the height of age of discovery, back when the very shape of the world was still unclear, and believed to be flat. Search for what lies at the ends of the Earth, collect information about the world and create your very own world map.

Skee-Ball (Ocean Media) - €19.99/£17.99
Skee-Ball is a fun and action packed alley bowling game which you can now take with you wherever you go. The game captures all the fun of the original arcade game, features a host of new game variants.

Ninja Striker! (Flying Carpets) - €3.99/£3.59
Ninja Striker takes visuals and music inspired by the 8-bit era and fires them up with modern touches. Heavily stylised around Japanese themes, your goal is to advance forward with as much speed, flair and combo power as possible.

Uno Demo (Ubisoft) - Free
UNO, one of the most well-known card game, makes its return to the Nintendo Switch with an assortment of exciting features such as the new Today's Ruleset which adds more fun and new strategies to your UNO game!

Downloadable Content

A.O.T. 2: Additional Episode: "A Titan Worth a Thousand" (KOEI TECMO EUROPE) - €0.99/£0.89
A.O.T. 2: Additional Episode: "Skill Demonstration" (KOEI TECMO EUROPE) - €0.99/£0.89
A.O.T. 2: Additional Episode: "Second Victory" (KOEI TECMO EUROPE) - €0.99/£0.89
A.O.T. 2: Additional Sasha Costume: "Sports Outfit" (KOEI TECMO EUROPE) - €3.49/£3.19
A.O.T. 2: Additional Annie Costume: "Pop Star Outfit" (KOEI TECMO EUROPE) - €3.49/£3.19
A.O.T. 2: Additional Ymir Costume: "Shrine Maiden Outfit" (KOEI TECMO EUROPE) - €3.49/£3.19
A.O.T. 2: Additional Hange Costume: "Detective Outfit" (KOEI TECMO EUROPE) - €3.49/£3.19

Pic-a-Pix Deluxe - Small Puzzles 4 (Lightwood Games) - €1.99/£1.99
An additional pack of 45 new puzzles in smaller sizes. (10 10x10 puzzles and 35 15x15 puzzles)

Pic-a-Pix Deluxe - Mixed Puzzles 4 (Lightwood Games) - €1.99/£1.99
An additional pack of 30 new puzzles across all sizes. (5 10x10 puzzles, 6 15x15 puzzles, 9 15x20 puzzles and 10 20x20 puzzles)

Pic-a-Pix Deluxe - Large Puzzles 4 (Lightwood Games) - €1.99/£1.99
An additional pack of 30 new puzzles in larger sizes. (15 15x20 puzzles and 15 20x20 puzzles)

Atelier Lydie & Suelle: Season Pass (KOEI TECMO EUROPE, available April 20) - €79.99/£71.99
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: Great Adventures in New Worlds Vol. 1 (KOEI TECMO EUROPE) - €11.99/£10.79
Contains: New Area Lotus Blossom Pond, Nights of Azure 2 Nightless Ruined City

Atelier Lydie & Suelle: Secret Synthesis Research Journal (KOEI TECMO EUROPE) - €4.99/£4.49
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: Adventurers' Tales (KOEI TECMO EUROPE) - €1.99/£1.79
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: Nights of Azure 2 BGM Pack (KOEI TECMO EUROPE) - €4.99/£4.49
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: Delicacies and Rarities Pack (KOEI TECMO EUROPE) - Free
Adds 5 new types of items with rare effects to be used in Synthesis.

*You must have the latest patch installed in order to use this content.

Pre-orders

Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story (Plug In Digital) - €5.99/£5.39
Pre-Order until 26/04/2018, 14:59 CEST

Game description: Another Lost Phone is a game about exploring the social life of a young woman whose phone you have just found. This game is designed as a narrative investigation where you must piece together elements from the different applications, messages and pictures to progress.

Jotun: Valhalla Edition (Thunder Lotus Games) - €14.99/£10.99
Pre-Order until 27/04/2018, 14:59 CEST

Game description: Jotun is a hand-drawn, action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla.

Bouncy Bob (SONKA) - €4.99/£4.49
Pre-Order until 27/04/2018, 14:59 CEST

Game description: Defeat hordes of zombies and seal your fate with the push of one button!

Beat your own score in Single Mode or invite your friends to play together in Multiplayer Mode.

Goetia (Forever Entertainment) - €9.99/£8.99 (€6.99/£6.29 until May 3)
Pre-Order until 26/04/2018, 14:59 CEST

Game description: The ruins of any village are the silent testament to its final moments. The ruins of Oakmarsh are no different. Their telling silence, the dust blanketing what was once a quiet village near Coventry. The name of a manor and the family that lived within.

Nihilumbra (BeautiFun Games) - €6.99/£5.99
Pre-Order until 03/05/2018, 14:59 CEST

Game description: Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse.

Sparkle ZERO (Forever Entertainment) - €4.99/£4.49 (€1.24/£1.12 if you own Sparkle 2 or Sparkle 3 Genesis. €2.49/£2.24 if you own Violett, Frederic 2: Evil Strikes Back, Hollow, Frederic: Resurrection of Music.)
Pre-Order until 26/04/2018, 14:59 CEST

Game description: Go back to the beginning of evolution. Start from ZERO and become the smallest creature – a spark of life - which has endless development paths ahead of it.

Immortal Redneck (CremaGames) - €19.99/£17.99 (€17.99/£16.19 until May 9)
Pre-Order until 10/05/2018, 14:59 CEST

Game description: Immortal Redneck is an FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.

Hyper Sentinel (Huey Games) - €11.99/£9.99 (€10.79/£8.99 until May 10)
Pre-Oder until 11/05/2018, 00:59 local time

Game description: A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps.

Special offers
Darkest Dungeon: Ancestral Edition (Red Hook Studios) - €26.34/£22.09 (ends April 23, normally €30.99/£25.99)
Darkest Dungeon (Red Hook Studios) - €18.69/£15.29 (ends April 23, normally €21.99/£17.99)
Darkest Dungeon: The Crimson Court (Red Hook Studios, DLC) - €7.64/£6.79 (ends April 23, normally €8.99/£7.99)
Darkest Dungeon: The Shieldbreaker (Red Hook Studios, DLC) - €2.96/£2.54 (ends April 23, normally €3.49/£2.99)
Squareboy vs Bullies: Arena Edition (Ratalaika Games) - €3.99/£3.59 (ends April 29, normally €4.99/£4.49)
Nine Parchments (Frozenbyte) - €11.99/£10.79 (ends May 1, normally €19.99/£17.99)
AeternoBlade (CORECELL) - €13.49/£12.14 (ends May 3, normally €14.99/£13.49)
Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2 (Hitcents) - €5.24/£5.24 (ends April 26, normally €6.99/£6.99)
JYDGE (10tons) - €8.99/£7.79 (ends April 25, normally €14.99/£12.99)
Fear Effect Sedna (SQUARE ENIX) - €14.96/£11.99 (ends April 26, normally €19.95/£15.99)
Frederic: Resurrection of Music (Forever Entertainment) - €1.49/£1.34 (ends May 3, normally €5.99/£5.39)
Frederic 2: Evil Strikes Back (Forever Entertainment) - €1.24/£0.99 (ends May 3, normally €4.99/£3.99)
Qbics Paint (Abylight) - €3.74/£3.36 (ends May 3, normally €4.99/£4.49)
Qbik (Forever Entertainment) - €2.49/£2.24 (ends May 3, normally €4.99/£4.49)
Sparkle 2 Evo (Forever Entertainment) - €1.24/£1.12 (ends May 3, normally €4.99/£4.49)
Tumblestone (QuantumAstroGuild) - €5.19/£4.79 (ends May 17, normally €12.99/£11.99)
Violett (Forever Entertainment) - €2.99/£2.69 (ends May 3, normally €9.99/£8.99)
Mad Carnage (QubicGames) - €3.99/£3.59 (ends May 13, normally €4.99/£4.49)
Spartan (Sinister Cyclops) - €5.49/£4.94 (ends April 22, normally €10.99/£9.89)

Nintendo eShop (3DS)

Dodge Club Pocket (JAMES MONTAGNA) - €4.99/£4.49
The underground ravers of Dodge Club invite YOU to play in their pixel dance party. Dodge the red hot fireball and electric spark in a variety of unique mini challenges, each one more wild than the last!

Special offers
Breakout Defense (nuGAME, New 3DS only) - €4.90/£4.20 (ends May 17, normally €7.00/£6.00)
Cycle of Eternity: Space Anomaly (RandomSpin, New 3DS only) - €2.99/£2.69 (ends May 10, normally €4.99/£4.49)
AeternoBlade (CORECELL) - €7.49/£6.75 (ends May 3, normally €14.99/£13.50)
Alien on the run (Joindots) - €1.99/£1.59 (ends May 3, normally €4.99/£4.19)
Chain Blaster (Joindots) - €1.99/£1.59 (ends May 3, normally €6.99/£4.99)
Crazy Construction (Joindots) - €1.99/£1.39 (ends May 3, normally €4.99/£4.19)
Jump Trials Supreme (Joindots) - €1.99/£1.59 (ends May 3, normally €6.99/£4.99)
Undead Bowling (Joindots) - €1.99/£1.39 (ends May 3, normally €6.99/£4.99)
Coaster Creator 3D (Big John Games) - €4.78/£3.96 (ends May 17, normally €7.25/£6.00)
Cube Creator 3D (Big John Games) - €4.95/£3.46 (ends May 17, normally €7.50/£5.25)
Gourmet Dream (CIRCLE Ent.) - €4.00/£3.79 (ends May 10, normally €5.00/£4.79)
Mercenaries Saga 3 (CIRCLE Ent.) - €4.79/£4.69 (ends May 10, normally €5.99/£5.89)
Parascientific Escape - Gear Detective (CIRCLE Ent.) - €4.00/£3.79 (ends May 10, normally €5.00/£4.79)
VoxelMaker (Nostatic Software) - €4.39/£3.67 (ends May 3, normally €5.49/£4.59)

Nintendo eShop (Wii U)

Aqua Moto Racing Utopia (Zordix) - €19.99/£17.99 (€9.99/£8.99 until May 17)
Fun and competitive, with Aqua Moto Racing Utopia have a blast in dozens of races, performing stunts in gorgeous environments and playing against up to 7 opponents.

Special offers
Double Breakout (nuGAME) - €4.90/£4.20 (ends May 17, normally €7.00/£6.00)
Pinball Breakout (nuGAME) - €4.90/£4.20 (ends May 17, normally €7.00/£6.00)
STEEL RIVALS (nuGAME) - €4.89/£4.19 (ends May 17, normally €6.99/£5.99)
Tumblestone (The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild) - €9.99/£7.99 (ends May 17, normally €24.99/£19.99)
Unepic (unepic fran) - €4.99/£4.49 (ends May 3, normally €9.99/£8.99)
VoxelMaker (Nostatic Software) - €4.39/£3.59 (ends May 3, normally €5.49/£4.49)
Wicked Monsters Blast! HD PLUS (CORECELL) - €3.99/£3.59 (ends May 3, normally €7.99/£7.19)

Nintendo 3DS Theme Shop
The new themes will be available on April 20.

Hello Kitty is a pretty ladybug (Sanrio) - €0.99/£0.89
"Hello Kitty is pretty and plays with ladybugs"

Hello Kitty surrounded by bows (Sanrio) - €0.99/£0.89
"Hello Kitty lives in a bow world"

Hello Kitty is having fun with a duck (Sanrio) - €0.99/£0.89
"Hello Kitty plays with pink ducks and bubbles"

Hello Kitty lives in a red village (Sanrio) - €0.99/£0.89
"Hello Kitty lives in a red village with her friends"

The Hero of the woods (Mondo TV) - €0.99/£0.89
"In the county of Nottingham the young Robin Hood represents a weak light of hope for better and peaceful times …"

Robin Hood is not afraid! (Mondo TV) - €0.99/£0.89
"Robin Hood fights with no fear against his enemies"

Robin Hood prince of thieves (Mondo TV) - €0.99/£0.89
"Robin Hood steals from the rich and gives to the poor"

Promises of love (Mondo TV) - €0.99/£0.89
"Sissi and Franz are more and more in love"

Sissi the future Empress of Austria (Mondo TV) - €0.99/£0.89
"The young Sissi will face lots of adventures"

Together again (Mondo TV) - €0.99/£0.89
"Sissi is the prisoner of a sleep which she seems to be unable to wake up from."

King Onion · Apr 19, 2018

Steak Ranchero said:
I remember playing wild guns as a kid and really liking it and as a collector I regret not picking it up back in the day. This new remake I am absolutely in love with. Does anybody know of any other games in this style? Only thing I can think of are the Sin and Punishment games which I also love. Would kill for those on switch too. I guess Star Fox and Panzer Dragoon kind of count but the extra layer of platformer type maneuverability is what really sets this type of game apart. 30 bucks deff is a chunk of change but man is it worth it.

NAM 1975 seems to be referenced a lot when looking into the sub genre of 'Cabal Shooters'. It's a Neo Geo game and is available on Switch that's to the timeless work of the Hamsters over at Hamster. Haven't played so can't speak to it's quality but it seems to be regarded well enough.

Geek of Nature · Apr 19, 2018

Nothing tempting in the sales this week, but maybe that's just as well seeing as I bought Robonauts and GEM last week.

fiendcode · Apr 19, 2018

Oh Ninja Striker HD. I forgot about that one, will probably grab it too.

ResistCritical · Apr 19, 2018

Epilexia said:
It seems that the Japanese only release 'Handy Mahjong' has received an update, including English as a new language.

https:///handy-mahjong-for-switch-updated-brings-english-language-support-and-vertical-tv-play/

And the game has some pretty clever ideas for multiplayer:

https://i0.wp.com//wp-content/uploads/2018/04/004.jpg?resize=768%2C548&ssl=1

I really miss the thread in the old site, documenting what Japanese exclusive games include English as a language :(

Mahjongg fan, will check this out! Appreciate the information!

xyla said:
Any recomendations for coop games on the eshop?

I have already played through Kirby, Overcooked and through most of Mario + Rabbids, tried Enter the Gungeon, but I'm in the mood for something slower paced and more relaxing.
Up to 20$ would be finde I guess.

Watch a few vids of Human Fallflat. Funny & smart! I have 3x copies of this gem!

SpottieO · Apr 19, 2018

My grip case is finally en route from China, hopefully here in time for South Park!

Epilexia · Apr 19, 2018

'Unexplored: Unlocked Edition' has been announced for Switch.

- This is in my opinion the best roguelike released in 2017, and one of the most influential games in the genre.

- It appeared in some of the best of 2017 lists in important webs such as Waypoint, and it received a recommended seal in Rock Paper Shotgun.

- Its algorithm to create procedural layouts is considered a landmark in computing science and it has been a subject of studies. Here is a recommended reading about how it works.

And here is the release trailer for this Switch edition:

The Cellar Letters · Apr 19, 2018

Epilexia said:
'Unexplored: Unlocked Edition' has been announced for Switch.

- This is in my opinion the best roguelike released in 2017, and one of the most influential games in the genre.

- It appeared in some of the best of 2017 lists in important webs such as Waypoint, and it received a recommended seal in Rock Paper Shotgun.

- Its algorithm to create procedural layouts is considered a landmark in computing science and it has been a subject of studies. Here is a recommended reading about how it works.

And here is the release trailer for this Switch edition:

Oh mannnnn. I played this on PC and refunded after like 10 minutes. But I think I'd actually like it portably in bed.

Opa-Pa · Apr 19, 2018

SpottieO said:
So are these Naruto games like a Warrior spinoff? Are they something different?

Nah, they're very unconventional fighters, kind of their own thing. You have a view from behind your character and the games focus on emulating the action and look of the anime as faithfully as possible.

Epilexia · Apr 19, 2018

TheGreenArrow said:
Oh mannnnn. I played this on PC and refunded after like 10 minutes. But I think I'd actually like it portably in bed.

I played an early beta of the game, and it was one the most promising things in the genre. Even in its early development, it was galaxies away from their contemporaries regarding the procedural generation of the layouts.

In 2017 I completely switched from Steam to Switch as my main ecosystem. There were two games that I was really missing from all of the indie releases in 2017. One was 'West of Loathing', with the other one being the final release of 'Unexplored'.

Fortunately, this year I will have the opportunity of playing both games :)

Gunkankun · Apr 19, 2018

Atelier L&S season pass at 80 euros? Am I reading that right?

Antony · Apr 19, 2018

DKoops said:
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: Season Pass (KOEI TECMO EUROPE, available April 20) - €79.99/£71.99

!!!!!!!!!!

Tebunker · Apr 19, 2018

Gunkankun said:
Atelier L&S season pass at 80 euros? Am I reading that right?

Saw that in the OT. KT is crazy. Granted most people probably don't need/want all the dlc

deadfolk · Apr 19, 2018

Epilexia said:
'Unexplored: Unlocked Edition' has been announced for Switch.

- This is in my opinion the best roguelike released in 2017, and one of the most influential games in the genre.

- It appeared in some of the best of 2017 lists in important webs such as Waypoint, and it received a recommended seal in Rock Paper Shotgun.

- Its algorithm to create procedural layouts is considered a landmark in computing science and it has been a subject of studies. Here is a recommended reading about how it works.

And here is the release trailer for this Switch edition:

Sweet - I've had my eye on this ever since RPS started going on about it. Now I just need a price/release date.

Tebunker · Apr 19, 2018

Epilexia said:
'Unexplored: Unlocked Edition' has been announced for Switch.

- This is in my opinion the best roguelike released in 2017, and one of the most influential games in the genre.

- It appeared in some of the best of 2017 lists in important webs such as Waypoint, and it received a recommended seal in Rock Paper Shotgun.

- Its algorithm to create procedural layouts is considered a landmark in computing science and it has been a subject of studies. Here is a recommended reading about how it works.

And here is the release trailer for this Switch edition:

wasnt sure at first bit as the trailer went on definitely became much more interested

sebbbbe_WiiG · Apr 19, 2018

New listings on the EU Switch eShop:
South Park: The Fractured But Whole (Ubisoft, 24th April, 59,99€, 14,1GB)
Agatha Knife (Mango Protocol, 26th April, 11,99€, 211MB, preload and 17% discount available)
Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story (Plug in Digital, 26th April, 5,99€, 100MB, preload available)
KORG Gadget for Nintendo Switch (Detune, 26th April, 38,99€, 559MB)
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy (Bandai Namco, 26th April, 49,99€, 17,6GB)
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm (Bandai Namco, 26th April, 19,99€, 5,3GB)
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 (Bandai Namco, 26th April, 19,99€, 5,2GB)
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 (Bandai Namco, 26th April, 19,99€, 6,6GB)
Saturday Morning RPG (Limited Run Games, 26th April, 7,99€, 896MB)
Goetia (Forever Entertainment, 26th April, 9,99€, 1,7GB, preload and 30% discount available)
ACA NeoGeo: Ghost Pilots (Hamster, 26th April, 6,99€, 82MB)
A Robot Named Fight (Hitcents, 26th April, 12,99€, 600MB)
The Sparkle Zero (Forever Entertainment, 26th April, 4,99€, 114MB, preload available)
Nihilumbra (BeautiFun Games, 3rd May, 6,99€, 1,8GB, preload available)
Immortal Redneck (CremaGames, 10th May, 19,99€, 1,9GB, preload and 10% discount available)
Battle Chasers: Nightwar (THQ Nordic, 15th May, 39,99€, 2,6GB)

Gunkankun · Apr 19, 2018

Tebunker said:
Saw that in the OT. KT is crazy. Granted most people probably don't need/want all the dlc

What dlc is even announced? I noticed Blue Reflection had a similar season pass and only offered costumes.

Epilexia · Apr 19, 2018

deadfolk said:
Sweet - I've had my eye on this ever since RPS started going on about it. Now I just need a price/release date.

Digerati is in charge of this Switch release, so you should expect an overprice aimed to create constant discounts to give visibility to the game, and some months later, creating 50% discounts, as they always do with all their releases in the rest of systems, no matter if it's Steam, Playstation 4 or Switch.

At least with 'Bleed 2' they stopped with the terrible practice of charging an extra of €5 respect to the same Playstation 4 releases :)

All of that said, in the case of 'Unexplored' I think that I will swallow the pill of Digerati, purchasing the game in the release week.

Davey Cakes · Apr 19, 2018

I didn't even realize Sky Rogue was coming to Switch. That's been on my Steam Wishlist for a while now. I'm probably going to continue to hold off on it for awhile (until I'm in the mood for that type of game) but I'm glad the Switch will be an option.

I need to go through the eShop and put a bunch of stuff on my Wishlist. There are too many titles to track!

Pooroomoo · Apr 19, 2018

xyla said:
Any recomendations for coop games on the eshop?

I have already played through Kirby, Overcooked and through most of Mario + Rabbids, tried Enter the Gungeon, but I'm in the mood for something slower paced and more relaxing.
Up to 20$ would be finde I guess.

Picross S has co op, and is slower paced AND relaxing.

Snipperclips is slower paced as well but as to whether it is relaxing depends on your definition, since you do get to shout on your partner (and they at you).

Prophane33 · Apr 19, 2018

I can highly recommend Neo Atlas (I've been a fan of the series since the first PlayStation release), as I bought it day one on Steam; however, I can't really recommend it at THAT price point to those unfamiliar with the series. Even as a fan, it felt like a rehash of Neo Atlas 1 and 2 from PS1, but with much prettier graphics. If you are really into the age of exploration (like working on your Ph.D. in history, while researching on something related to the Portuguese or Spanish empires) or into cartography (I personally subscribe to every single map related subreddit) you'll be obsessed with it. But for anyone looking for a complex trading sim or something like Civ are going to be sorely disappointed. That's not to say that anyone else won't find it enjoyable, it's got a good sense of humor and it's not terribly difficult, but it's truly an Artdink game (A-Train, Trale of the Sun, Aquanauts Holiday etc.), so expect something sandboxy and quirky.

On another topic, I need Sky Rogue like I need oxygen. Even if it really is just something else to help me procrastinate on grading/writing deadlines.

deadfolk · Apr 19, 2018

Epilexia said:
Digerati is in charge of this Switch release, so you should expect an overprice aimed to create constant discounts to give visibility to the game, and some months later, creating 50% discounts, as they always do with all their releases in the rest of systems, no matter if it's Steam, Playstation 4 or Switch.

At least with 'Bleed 2' they stopped with the terrible practice of charging an extra of €5 respect to the same Playstation 4 releases :)

All of that said, in the case of 'Unexplored' I think that I will swallow the pill of Digerati, purchasing the game in the release week.

Eh, I can wait.

Deleted member 16365 · Apr 19, 2018

South Park is $60 on the Switch and doesn't come with the DLC? I can get a PS4 copy brand new for $30 that comes with Stick of Truth as well. Come on, Ubi.

Gunkankun · Apr 19, 2018

Prophane33 said:
I can highly recommend Neo Atlas (I've been a fan of the series since the first PlayStation release), as I bought it day one on Steam; however, I can't really recommend it at THAT price point to those unfamiliar with the series. Even as a fan, it felt like a rehash of Neo Atlas 1 and 2 from PS1, but with much prettier graphics. If you are really into the age of exploration (like working on your Ph.D. in history, while researching on something related to the Portuguese or Spanish empires) or into cartography (I personally subscribe to every single map related subreddit) you'll be obsessed with it. But for anyone looking for a complex trading sim or something like Civ are going to be sorely disappointed. That's not to say that anyone else won't find it enjoyable, it's got a good sense of humor and it's not terribly difficult, but it's truly an Artdink game (A-Train, Trale of the Sun, Aquanauts Holiday etc.), so expect something sandboxy and quirky.

On another topic, I need Sky Rogue like I need oxygen. Even if it really is just something else to help me procrastinate on grading/writing deadlines.

So how would you describe it? It looked like a trading sim to me and was instantly interested and abit more cautious now. What kind of gamer is this for?

Epilexia · Apr 19, 2018

Prophane33 said:
I can highly recommend Neo Atlas (I've been a fan of the series since the first PlayStation release), as I bought it day one on Steam; however, I can't really recommend it at THAT price point to those unfamiliar with the series. Even as a fan, it felt like a rehash of Neo Atlas 1 and 2 from PS1, but with much prettier graphics. If you are really into the age of exploration (like working on your Ph.D. in history, while researching on something related to the Portuguese or Spanish empires) or into cartography (I personally subscribe to every single map related subreddit) you'll be obsessed with it. But for anyone looking for a complex trading sim or something like Civ are going to be sorely disappointed. That's not to say that anyone else won't find it enjoyable, it's got a good sense of humor and it's not terribly difficult, but it's truly an Artdink game (A-Train, Trale of the Sun, Aquanauts Holiday etc.), so expect something sandboxy and quirky.

On another topic, I need Sky Rogue like I need oxygen. Even if it really is just something else to help me procrastinate on grading/writing deadlines.

Many thanks for your detailed impressions of 'Neo Atlas 1469'.

The worst thing is that with this phrase...

...but it's truly an Artdink game (A-Train, Trale of the Sun, Aquanauts Holiday etc.), so expect something sandboxy and quirky.

... you have sold me the game even more.

I love the quirkiness of Atrdink, they were on fire back in the early Playstation days. Some of the most crazy and experimental games from this period were created by them. They are amongst my absolute heroes in the Japanese video game scene.

And I'm so happy to see that they still continue doing bizarre and obtuse games.

xyla · Apr 19, 2018

Pooroomoo said:
Picross S has co op, and is slower paced AND relaxing.

Snipperclips is slower paced as well but as to whether it is relaxing depends on your definition, since you do get to shout on your partner (and they at you).

Already own picross s - great game!
Shouting is not a problem. Playing with an old friend, we're used to yelling at each other over games ;)

chronomac · Apr 19, 2018

Six new NA eShop pages today:

Ninja Striker! (April 19, $9.99)
Ghost Pilots (April 26, $7.99)
A Robot Named Fight (April 26, $12.99)
Goetia (April 26, $9.99)
Nihilumbra (May 3, $7.99)
Immortal Redneck (May 10, $19.99)

Slam Tilt · Apr 19, 2018

SpokkX said:
So i got Manticore and first impressions are.. well mixed

Uh-oh.

SpokkX said:
Story and dialogue - why is this in here? It kind of ruins any mood the game tries to set. Tries to be funny but does not really work - why not just try the tie fighter path with straight forward military objectives.
Also breaks up the action with loading screens. Overall I almost immediately started skipping cutscenes. Not a good sign

What do you mean about the story? Are we talking Spaceballs comedy here, or just "stereotypical sci-fi" stuff?

SpokkX said:
Missions design - really feels like a mobile port here (short, repetative)

Details, please. Or are there any gameplay videos up yet?

HotHamBoy · Apr 19, 2018

SpokkX said:
So i got Manticore and first impressions are.. well mixed

Story and dialogue - why is this in here? It kind of ruins any mood the game tries to set. Tries to be funny but does not really work - why not just try the tie fighter path with straight forward military objectives.
Also breaks up the action with loading screens. Overall I almost immediately started skipping cutscenes. Not a good sign
Graphics - ok i guess and aims for 60 but stutters some (not too bad though). Looks good though overall
Controls - actually really good and the feeling of flying and shooting is nice
Missions design - really feels like a mobile port here (short, repetative)

I have not really dived into the upgrade systems that much but they seem kind of enjoyable also

So overall it is ok, but I am bit disappointed.. I really did expect a more "polished" experience and now it feels really uneven with some good bits and some really bad (seriously the story.. come on)

Yeah I mean the game isn't good on mobile, I had no reason to believe it would be good on Switch. The IAP wasn't the only issue but even with it removed it did dictate the design of the game.

Slam Tilt said:
Uh-oh.

What do you mean about the story? Are we talking Spaceballs comedy here, or just "stereotypical sci-fi" stuff?

Details, please. Or are there any gameplay videos up yet?

Just look at the mobile version, its the same gamr.

Hell, you can download it for free on your mobile device if you want to try the game.

Epilexia said:
'Unexplored: Unlocked Edition' has been announced for Switch.

- This is in my opinion the best roguelike released in 2017, and one of the most influential games in the genre.

- It appeared in some of the best of 2017 lists in important webs such as Waypoint, and it received a recommended seal in Rock Paper Shotgun.

- Its algorithm to create procedural layouts is considered a landmark in computing science and it has been a subject of studies. Here is a recommended reading about how it works.

And here is the release trailer for this Switch edition:

It looks cool but I really don't like the graphics and aesthetic...

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