Hello, fellow gamers! Welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 28th, 2024. Yesterday's presentation was packed with exciting announcements, including several surprise releases! This usually quiet Wednesday is anything but, and that's great news for us. We've got news, a look at today's eShop additions, and the usual sales updates. Let's dive in!
News
Partner/Indie World Showcase: A Treasure Trove of Games
Nintendo's decision to combine two smaller showcases proved clever, resulting in a flurry of announcements. Highlights include several surprise releases (detailed below), Capcom Fighting Collection 2, the Suikoden I & II remasters, Yakuza Kiwami, Tetris Forever, MySims, Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition, new Atelier and Rune Factory titles, and much more. I highly recommend watching the full video—it's worth your time!
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Castlevania Dominus Collection ($24.99)
A fantastic surprise! This third Castlevania compilation includes the three Nintendo DS titles: Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia. It also features Haunted Castle (the arcade version, and a much-improved M2 remake). The emulation is superb, offering a comprehensive package at an incredible price.
Pizza Tower ($19.99)
This Wario Land-inspired platformer is a whirlwind of frantic action. Conquer five massive floors of the Pizza Tower to save your restaurant. Fans of Wario's handheld adventures will love this; even those without a strong Wario connection should give it a try if they enjoy platformers. A review is pending.
Goat Simulator 3 ($29.99)
Another surprise release! It's Goat Simulator 3. You know the drill. Performance on Switch is uncertain, as even more powerful systems have struggled. Buyer beware, but even poor performance might add to the game's chaotic charm. Silly goats, silly antics, open world mayhem—it might make your Switch cry, or it might not. Your call!
Peglin ($19.99)
EA missed a huge opportunity by not bringing PopCap games to Switch. But hey, we have Peglin! A fantastic game, already available on mobile, now on Switch. It's essentially Peggle meets turn-based RPG roguelite. A review is coming soon.
Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story ($20.00)
Kairosoft's shop sim formula gets a Doraemon makeover. The popular manga and anime characters are integrated well, and you might even see characters from the artist's other works. A charming addition to the genre.
Pico Park 2 ($8.99)
More Pico Park for the fans! Up to eight players can join in locally or online. The more, the merrier! Puzzle stages demand cooperation and clever thinking. Great for those who loved the first game, but not likely to attract newcomers.
Kamitsubaki City Ensemble ($3.99)
An affordable rhythm game featuring music from Kamitsubaki Studio. Simple, but enjoyable for the price.
SokoPenguin ($4.99)
A classic Sokoban-style puzzler starring a penguin. One hundred levels of crate-pushing fun.
Q2 Humanity ($6.80)
Over three hundred quirky physics-based puzzles. Use your character's abilities and drawing to solve problems. Up to four players can join in locally or online.
Sales
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Lots of NIS America titles on sale, plus deals on Balatro, Frogun, and The King of Fighters XIII Global Match. Check out the full list of new and expiring sales.
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Sales Ending Tomorrow, August 29th
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That’s it for today! Tomorrow brings more new releases, including the new Famicom Detective Club. We'll have summaries and sales updates then. Have a great Wednesday, and thanks for reading!
