Nintendo eShop - July 2018

tolkir · Jul 21, 2018

Game of the Day

Play Games. Make Music. A Music Creation Studio That Feels Like a Game.

Award-winning music creation software KORG Gadget is now available for the Nintendo Switch. Plentiful instrumental gadgets combined with a simple and intuitive graphical interface enable speedy music creation. With this new music creation studio, one can create and perform music by actively twisting and turning the Joy-Con™.

There is also a multi-player mode in which up to four people can collaborate in making music. Connect via an HDMI cable to enjoy playing on the TV in your living room, or use it with a projector for big live performances. Everyone can enjoy this new game-like DAW experience.

Price: $48.00/€38.99/£35.09 - NA web - EU web - Trailer

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WinniethePimp · Jul 21, 2018

I have an extension of the previous question regarding ACA Neo Geo games:

If you could only buy ONE of these games, but for Single player ONLY which one would you guys recommend?

I mean... Samurai Showdown or Turf Masters look awesome to me BUT, i assume they're best played in multiplayer right?

Opa-Pa · Jul 21, 2018

WinniethePimp said:
I have an extension of the previous question regarding ACA Neo Geo games:

If you could only buy ONE of these games, but for Single player ONLY which one would you guys recommend?

I mean... Samurai Showdown or Turf Masters look awesome to me BUT, i assume they're best played in multiplayer right?

I was gonna reply "Neo Turf Masters" before finishing reading your post but my choice stands. I've never really played it with other people but it's all about perfecting your game in each course to beat other's scores, AI or not, and it's not simultaneous either way, so yeah.

I own lots of these games, but NTM is my most played one by far, and that's single player only.

Unicorn · Jul 21, 2018

I don't know if we have a general Switch thread or even a Switch hardware problem thread, but man. Today has been Switch issue day.

Woke up and my Switch hadn't charged on the dock overnight - no big, I think - and just plug it into a cord so I can charge while I play the Splatfest. Unfortunately I keep getting analog drift on both analog sticks of my joycon. Detach them to use gyro more, but drift on the right joycon still would occur causing me to spin in circles. Apparently this is pretty common these days a year after getting the system (and conveniently out of warranty). Could just be dust under the disc cover directly under the stick - will clean tomorrow. So, I decide to dock my Switch as the cable charges slowly and I'm heading to bed. Don't see the screen light up as usual when it docks to charge- Push down and it goes a little further in the dock, but no light up. Pull it out, turn it on, plug it in, but don't see the battery icon turn to a charging icon... So now my dock no longer is making a connection or is no longer charging my Switch. I will check in the morning to ensure a cable didn't get unplugged, but that will be highly unlikely given it is all behind the entertainment center.

/rant.

nick_b · Jul 21, 2018

Unicorn said:
I don't know if we have a general Switch thread or even a Switch hardware problem thread, but man. Today has been Switch issue day.

Woke up and my Switch hadn't charged on the dock overnight - no big, I think - and just plug it into a cord so I can charge while I play the Splatfest. Unfortunately I keep getting analog drift on both analog sticks of my joycon. Detach them to use gyro more, but drift on the right joycon still would occur causing me to spin in circles. Apparently this is pretty common these days a year after getting the system (and conveniently out of warranty). Could just be dust under the disc cover directly under the stick - will clean tomorrow. So, I decide to dock my Switch as the cable charges slowly and I'm heading to bed. Don't see the screen light up as usual when it docks to charge- Push down and it goes a little further in the dock, but no light up. Pull it out, turn it on, plug it in, but don't see the battery icon turn to a charging icon... So now my dock no longer is making a connection or is no longer charging my Switch. I will check in the morning to ensure a cable didn't get unplugged, but that will be highly unlikely given it is all behind the entertainment center.

/rant.

You may just need the unplug the dock from the power outlet and then plug it back in. I've noticed if I use both USB ports on the side of the dock to charge controllers or my phone on it then the dock will start acting up. Unplugging the dock for a minute seemed to fix it.

TheMoon · Jul 21, 2018

2Blackcats said:
Here's hoping.

When's the next Direct expected ?

This year. Expectations are meaningless, there's nothing to predict/expect realistically. That stuff can happen any random day. Don't let anyone tell you differently and then get disappointed.

billysea · Jul 21, 2018

The next Direct I would assume to be focus on SSBU and a few teaser of games in 2019.

Deleted member 25094 · Jul 21, 2018

Unicorn said:
I don't know if we have a general Switch thread or even a Switch hardware problem thread, but man. Today has been Switch issue day.

Woke up and my Switch hadn't charged on the dock overnight - no big, I think - and just plug it into a cord so I can charge while I play the Splatfest. Unfortunately I keep getting analog drift on both analog sticks of my joycon. Detach them to use gyro more, but drift on the right joycon still would occur causing me to spin in circles. Apparently this is pretty common these days a year after getting the system (and conveniently out of warranty). Could just be dust under the disc cover directly under the stick - will clean tomorrow. So, I decide to dock my Switch as the cable charges slowly and I'm heading to bed. Don't see the screen light up as usual when it docks to charge- Push down and it goes a little further in the dock, but no light up. Pull it out, turn it on, plug it in, but don't see the battery icon turn to a charging icon... So now my dock no longer is making a connection or is no longer charging my Switch. I will check in the morning to ensure a cable didn't get unplugged, but that will be highly unlikely given it is all behind the entertainment center.

/rant.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/nintendo-switch-ot-now-youre-playing-with-power-hybrid-power.3241/

Rmagnus · Jul 21, 2018

looking for a tower defense game, anyone have any recommendations besides the pixel monster thing since I already played it on PlayStation

Minsc · Jul 21, 2018

Rmagnus said:
looking for a tower defense game, anyone have any recommendations besides the pixel monster thing since I already played it on PlayStation

If you have an iPhone or iPad or PC you will have access to hundreds (thousands even), a Switch like 3. So you have pretty much no choice on this platform at the moment.

When Defender's Quest 1 & 2 release, I 100% recommend those, among the best TD games ever made (at least the first, the second isn't really out yet on any platform).

ryushe · Jul 21, 2018

ryushe said:
I've only played for about 15 minutes but man, Gungeon is like a entirely different game now. On the first floor alone, I had around half a dozen pretty good to great guns. Hell, now that I think about it, I don't think I've ever had that much guns on my person in any given run.

I liked Gungeon before but its early game was definitely an issue. Now they fixed exactly what was wrong with it. So yeah, I'm definitely feeling this update.

So, I've played for a couple of hours since the update and I gotta say, After about 3 awesome runs I had immediately after I downloaded this update, I feel like I'm back to stingy Gungeon, which is a bummer.

I don't know what happened, but the early game still feels like pre-patched Gungeon where I'm struggling to get items and guns... Hell, probably more so than I did before the patch. I actually deleted the game so I could re-download it because something doesn't feel right.

Anyway I hope that's it because, while I love a lot about this game, I really don't enjoy having most of my runs be littered with useless stuff. People bring up Issac a lot when comparing it to Gungeon and for good reason - that game gets how to do a run based game (I'm not even a big Issac fan). This game should be about ammo management and gun/item synergies, not praying to the Gungeon Jesus for some decent stuff to use.

PepsimanVsJoe · Jul 21, 2018

tolkir said:
Game of the Day

Play Games. Make Music. A Music Creation Studio That Feels Like a Game.

KORG Gadget is my most-played game so far this year (100+ hours). I didn't know the first thing about creating music when I got into this, but I haven't been able to put it down for anything. It's versatile, easy to figure out, and the time-limit mode is really clever.

Epilexia · Jul 21, 2018

ryushe said:
So, I've played for a couple of hours since the update and I gotta say, After about 3 awesome runs I had immediately after I downloaded this update, I feel like I'm back to stingy Gungeon, which is a bummer.

I don't know what happened, but the early game still feels like pre-patched Gungeon where I'm struggling to get items and guns... Hell, probably more so than I did before the patch. I actually deleted the game so I could re-download it because something doesn't feel right.

Anyway I hope that's it because, while I love a lot about this game, I really don't enjoy having most of my runs be littered with useless stuff. People bring up Issac a lot when comparing it to Gungeon and for good reason - that game gets how to do a run based game (I'm not even a big Issac fan). This game should be about ammo management and gun/item synergies, not praying to the Gungeon Jesus for some decent stuff to use.

I think that this is not possible, to redownload a game to revert to a prior version of the game, at least with digital games.

When you download a game from the server, it will always include its more recent version.

Rmagnus · Jul 21, 2018

Minsc said:
If you have an iPhone or iPad or PC you will have access to hundreds (thousands even), a Switch like 3. So you have pretty much no choice on this platform at the moment.

When Defender's Quest 1 & 2 release, I 100% recommend those, among the best TD games ever made (at least the first, the second isn't really out yet on any platform).

Hmm OK thanks I will keep an eye out for them.

Rmagnus · Jul 21, 2018

Double post sorry.

ryushe · Jul 21, 2018

Epilexia said:
I think that this is not possible, to redownload a game to revert to a prior version of the game, at least with digital games.

When you download a game from the server, it will always include its more recent version.

No, I meant maybe something was wrong with the version I downloaded because it says 1.4.0 when I look at the version number outside of the game, but on the main menu it's 2.0.

woo · Jul 21, 2018

3DS themes are region specific, yes? If so I have a US code for the Majora's Mask theme that I was given but can't use as I am in the UK. Anyone in the US want it?

TheMoon · Jul 21, 2018

woo said:
3DS themes are region specific, yes? If so I have a US code for the Majora's Mask theme that I was given but can't use as I am in the UK. Anyone in the US want it?

everything 3DS is region specific. there is nothing that isn't.

woo · Jul 21, 2018

TheMoon said:
everything 3DS is region specific. there is nothing that isn't.

I think I knew that but despite not having a Switch for that long I am already used to a region free reality. My mindset really switched over quickly! sorry

TheMoon · Jul 21, 2018

woo said:
I think I knew that but despite not having a Switch for that long I am already used to a region free reality. My mindset really switched over quickly! sorry

the new standard reminds you how annoying it used to be (well, still is for the respective platforms).

steveovig · Jul 21, 2018

woo said:
3DS themes are region specific, yes? If so I have a US code for the Majora's Mask theme that I was given but can't use as I am in the UK. Anyone in the US want it?

I'll take it. I've had the same Luigi theme for a couple years.

woo · Jul 21, 2018

steveovig said:
I'll take it. I've had the same Luigi theme for a couple years.

PM incoming!

delalaser · Jul 21, 2018

Waitin for sale on KORG gadget. Im interested in makin music for fun so it def seems like a good intro

//ARCANUM · Jul 21, 2018

Unicorn said:
Best couch game I've played.

Solo is fun to just unlock content that can show up in subsequent playthroughs. There's challenge rooms where you can try and survive waves or get a better handle on handling certain monsters. you can play the game solo too with bots as well, but it really does shine with a few friends.

Thank you!

Prevolition · Jul 21, 2018

Unicorn said:
Best couch game I've played.

Solo is fun to just unlock content that can show up in subsequent playthroughs. There's challenge rooms where you can try and survive waves or get a better handle on handling certain monsters. you can play the game solo too with bots as well, but it really does shine with a few friends.

We need an OT for fun local multiplayer games on Switch. I've been having a blast playing Sausage Sports Club with my nieces and nephews and I know summer is a good time for these types of games. Also with Overcooked 2 and Super Mario Party on the horizon the Switch is becoming an even stronger multiplayer haven.

TheMoon · Jul 21, 2018

Prevolition said:
We need an OT for fun local multiplayer games on Switch. I've been having a blast playing Sausage Sports Club with my nieces and nephews and I know summer is a good time for these types of games. Also with Overcooked 2 and Super Mario Party on the horizon the Switch is becoming an even stronger multiplayer haven.

List of Switch local multiplayer games by jariw

HotHamBoy · Jul 21, 2018

Hand of Fate 2 is incredible.

This improves on the foundation of the awesome original in every way. It's deeper, it's more immersive, better balanced, better combat & animations, better presentation, music is as good as ever. I love the atmosphere and there's really no other game like it.

Outside of some frame hitches during slightly long loading screens the performance is quite good undocked. Resolution looks to me like it is native.

My only real gripe is the inability to change text size. It's perfectly legible in handheld mode but being able to make it a little bigger would make it more comfortable. Hopefully a patch adresses it and adds a little optimization.

Definitely worth your $30. Progression is semi-roguelike, but also not really? It definitely borrows concepts for the meta progression but it defies the typical conventions of roguelites. You are beating sets of narrative quests and unlocking new ones.

Suffice it to say, if you don't like roguelikes/lites there's still a good chance you'll like Hand of Fate 2. And if you do like them you'll likely love HoF2 because it does scratch that itch, just in a much more accessible way.

Aostia82 · Jul 21, 2018

HotHamBoy said:
Hand of Fate 2 is incredible.

This improves on the foundation of the awesome original in every way. It's deeper, it's more immersive, better balanced, better combat & animations, better presentation, music is as good as ever. I love the atmosphere and there's really no other game like it.

Outside of some frame hitches during slightly long loading screens the performance is quite good undocked. Resolution looks to me like it is probably sub-native undocked but not by much, it's much better than a lot of popular games.

My only real gripe is the inability to change text size. It's perfectly legible in handheld mode but being able to make it a little bigger would make it more comfortable. Hopefully a patch adresses it and adds a little optimization.

Definitely worth your $30. Progression is semi-roguelike, but also not really? It definitely borrows concepts for the meta progression but it defies the typical conventions of roguelites. You are beating sets of narrative quests and unlocking new ones.

Suffice it to say, if you don't like roguelikes/lites there's still a good chance you'll like Hand of Fate 2. And if you do like them you'll likely love HoF2 because it does scratch that itch, just in a much more accessible way.

I totally agree
I am loving it so far

peppermints · Jul 21, 2018

Hollow Knight is a difficult game right? I'm going to buy that or Yoku. Yoku seems like it might be more suited towards me and my tastes. Is it as difficult as Hollow Knight?

Phil32 · Jul 21, 2018

peppermints said:
Hollow Knight is a difficult game right? I'm going to buy that or Yoku. Yoku seems like it might be more suited towards me and my tastes. Is it as difficult as Hollow Knight?

I can't speak for the difficulty of Hollow Knight, but Yoku's Island Express isn't hard, really, at all. You can't die in the game, you just lose modest amounts of the game's currency if you take damage. The challenge comes from the game's exploration and discovering every secret in the game, which is highly rewarding. I didn't play the Switch version, but I enjoyed the PS4 game enough to earn all of the trophies.

etrain911 · Jul 21, 2018

HotHamBoy said:
Hand of Fate 2 is incredible.

This improves on the foundation of the awesome original in every way. It's deeper, it's more immersive, better balanced, better combat & animations, better presentation, music is as good as ever. I love the atmosphere and there's really no other game like it.

Outside of some frame hitches during slightly long loading screens the performance is quite good undocked. Resolution looks to me like it is probably sub-native undocked but not by much, it's much better than a lot of popular games.

My only real gripe is the inability to change text size. It's perfectly legible in handheld mode but being able to make it a little bigger would make it more comfortable. Hopefully a patch adresses it and adds a little optimization.

Definitely worth your $30. Progression is semi-roguelike, but also not really? It definitely borrows concepts for the meta progression but it defies the typical conventions of roguelites. You are beating sets of narrative quests and unlocking new ones.

Suffice it to say, if you don't like roguelikes/lites there's still a good chance you'll like Hand of Fate 2. And if you do like them you'll likely love HoF2 because it does scratch that itch, just in a much more accessible way.

What's the framerate like? You mentioned some slight hitches but does it feel like 30 FPS or 60? I'm considering getting this either on Switch or my PC.

1upsuper · Jul 21, 2018

peppermints said:
Hollow Knight is a difficult game right? I'm going to buy that or Yoku. Yoku seems like it might be more suited towards me and my tastes. Is it as difficult as Hollow Knight?

Yoku is very easy and breezy. You'll be fine.

rocketpunch · Jul 21, 2018

Definitely eyeing Hand of Fate 2 but will likely wait for a sale while I whittle down my backlog this month. I'm currently playing and LOVING Octopath Traveler, Sushi Striker, Kirby Star Allies, and Captain Toad. Then it's on to the backlog:

- Ys VIII
- Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion
- Xenoblade 2
- Goetia
- Hyrule Warriors
- Resident Evil Revelations 1 & 2
- Zelda BotW Expansion
- Bayonetta 2

So hopefully I'll catch it on sale before September. I also have the following pre-ordered:

- Mega Man X Collection
- Dead Cells
- Okami
- Dark Souls Remastered
- Monster Hunter Generations
- Mega Man 11
- Pokemon Let's Go
- Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Who has time for all these games??

TheMoon · Jul 21, 2018

peppermints said:
Hollow Knight is a difficult game right? I'm going to buy that or Yoku. Yoku seems like it might be more suited towards me and my tastes. Is it as difficult as Hollow Knight?

Hollow Knight is challenging, yes. Combat requires some patience and practice.

Ninjadom · Jul 21, 2018

PepsimanVsJoe said:
KORG Gadget is my most-played game so far this year (100+ hours). I didn't know the first thing about creating music when I got into this, but I haven't been able to put it down for anything. It's versatile, easy to figure out, and the time-limit mode is really clever.

Would you say you've got an idea of making music now? And can you transfer your skills to other music programs?

delalaser said:
Waitin for sale on KORG gadget. Im interested in makin music for fun so it def seems like a good intro

Same here. It's in my Watch List. At the current price I don't know if I'll get much out of it as my music making skills are zero. Can you make good hip-hop music with it?

Ninjadom · Jul 21, 2018

peppermints said:
Hollow Knight is a difficult game right? I'm going to buy that or Yoku. Yoku seems like it might be more suited towards me and my tastes. Is it as difficult as Hollow Knight?

Hollow Knight is quite difficult. There's been a couple of bosses I've had to leave and come back to a few hours, sometimes days later.

Also it's like Ninja Gaiden in which as you progress, simple enemies can still cause you damage and kill you.

HotHamBoy · Jul 21, 2018

etrain911 said:
What's the framerate like? You mentioned some slight hitches but does it feel like 30 FPS or 60? I'm considering getting this either on Switch or my PC.

It's def 30fps

HotHamBoy · Jul 21, 2018

etrain911 said:
What's the framerate like? You mentioned some slight hitches but does it feel like 30 FPS or 60? I'm considering getting this either on Switch or my PC.

It's def 30fps

I would say it's a great fit for handheld mode

bytesized · Jul 21, 2018

Hey guys, what powerbank do you guys use and are satisfied with? I can't wait for the nintendo branded ones and the existing ones with power delivery are not for sale were I live. But I really would like to get something for a looking trip I'll be making in a couple of weeks.

Thanks in advance!

jariw · Jul 21, 2018

peppermints said:
Hollow Knight is a difficult game right? I'm going to buy that or Yoku. Yoku seems like it might be more suited towards me and my tastes. Is it as difficult as Hollow Knight?

Yoku is almost designed in the opposite way compared to Hollow Knight. Yoku is chill. Hollow Knight is challenging from the start.

Snkfanatic · Jul 21, 2018

bytesized said:
Hey guys, what powerbank do you guys use and are satisfied with? I can't wait for the nintendo branded ones and the existing ones with power delivery are not for sale were I live. But I really would like to get something for a looking trip I'll be making in a couple of weeks.

Thanks in advance!

I have this one and love it. Charges fast and will even charge while you play.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ61PRW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Rasec · Jul 21, 2018

bytesized said:
Hey guys, what powerbank do you guys use and are satisfied with? I can't wait for the nintendo branded ones and the existing ones with power delivery are not for sale were I live. But I really would like to get something for a looking trip I'll be making in a couple of weeks.

Thanks in advance!

Snkfanatic said:
I have this one and love it. Charges fast and will even charge while you play.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ61PRW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yup i have the exact same one for more than one year and is super good.
I also think that in the Switch brand ones the bigger one is exactly just like this one.
If you can afford it or find some sales get this one or the smaller one.

peppermints · Jul 21, 2018

Thank for the input everyone. I'll be picking up Yoku tonight. Sounds like a great game to wind down with.

Prevolition · Jul 21, 2018

TheMoon said:
List of Switch local multiplayer games by jariw

Thanks TheMoon!

bytesized · Jul 21, 2018

Snkfanatic said:
I have this one and love it. Charges fast and will even charge while you play.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ61PRW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That or the 20000PD one is what I wanted my four some weird reason they are not available in the Netherlands :(

So I'm hoping somebody has good experience with a different type of powerbank that would be available here

Disorientator · Jul 21, 2018

bytesized said:
That or the 20000PD one is what I wanted my four some weird reason they are not available in the Netherlands :(

So I'm hoping somebody has good experience with a different type of powerbank that would be available here

Had the same problem with the 26800+ PD (not available here - Cyprus) and Amazon UK wouldn't ship it here either, so I ended up using a forwarding site that provides a UK address you can use with Amazon UK, and when they receive it they ship it to you.

Paid €30 more but it's worth it - it's a damn fine powerbank and great match for the Switch.

Factory 1.21 · Jul 21, 2018

peppermints said:
Thank for the input everyone. I'll be picking up Yoku tonight. Sounds like a great game to wind down with.

Here's the Yoku |OT|:

https://www.resetera.com/threads/yo...g-ball-wizard-theres-got-to-be-a-twist.45264/

HeRinger · Jul 21, 2018

Mario Kart 8D is $40 on JPN store. Any idea if the deal is coming to other countries?

If not, worth getting in Japan? Does it support english language?

1upsuper · Jul 21, 2018

So Heroki is actually really good? It looks really generic but I've been advocating for 20XX and Ghost 1.0 so I know better.

Also, has ANYONE played Starship Avenger Operation?! I'm really curious about it, but my expectations are still pretty low.

WillyFive · Jul 21, 2018

HeRinger said:
Mario Kart 8D is $40 on JPN store. Any idea if the deal is coming to other countries?

If not, worth getting in Japan? Does it support english language?

It's part of the summer sale that Nintendo Japan is doing. There's no reason to expect any other Nintendo regions will do a similar sale.

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