SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Emio: The Smiling Man’, ‘Gundam Breaker 4’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales

Switch eShop Roundup: August 29th, 2024 - New Releases and Sales!

Hello gaming enthusiasts! Welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 29th, 2024. Today's update is packed with new game releases, a significant number of sales, and... well, that's pretty much it! No Nintendo Direct today, but plenty to keep you busy. Let's dive in!

Notable New Releases

Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club ($49.99)

The Famicom Detective Club returns after a long hiatus! This new entry stays true to the originals, offering a fresh mystery with a similar presentation to the Switch remakes. Solve a new serial murder case – my review is coming soon!

Gundam Breaker 4 ($59.99)

Mikhail's comprehensive review covers everything you need to know about Gundam Breaker 4's gameplay and Switch performance. In short: build and battle Gunplas! While performance might lag behind other versions, it's still a solid experience. Check out Mikhail's in-depth review for all the details.

Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn ($19.99)

Tengo Project continues its streak of excellent remakes! This time, they've tackled an 8-bit classic, resulting in a game quite different from the original. If you enjoy classic-style action-platformers, this is worth a look. My review will be available early next week.

Valfaris: Mecha Therion ($19.99)

A Valfaris sequel with a twist! This is a 2.5D side-scrolling shooter, a departure from its predecessor. While the genre shift might surprise some, it's a fun experience. My review is on its way!

Nour: Play With Your Food ($9.99)

I'm not entirely sure what to make of this one, but the food imagery is stunning. Play with food? Take photos? Uncover secrets? Perhaps Mikhail will investigate further – it seems right up his alley.

Monster Jam Showdown ($49.99)

For monster truck enthusiasts, this game delivers local and online multiplayer, various modes, and plenty of action. Reception on other platforms was mixed, but if you're a fan, it might be worth checking out.

WitchSpring R ($39.99)

A possible remake of the original WitchSpring, this entry looks like the best in the series so far. However, the price point is nearing that of a full-fledged Atelier game, which might give some pause.

Depths of Sanity ($19.99)

An underwater exploration game with a fantastical horror twist. Uncover the mystery of your missing crew in a vast, dangerous underwater world. Combat is involved, and it's well-received on other platforms.

Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire ($19.99)

A farming-action game with a unique premise: a vegan vampire rebelling against his blood-sucking father. If you enjoy farming sims with a side of action, this might appeal to you.

Marble Abduction! Patti Hattu ($11.79)

A classic marble roller game with 70 stages and 80 marbles to collect. Features secret collectibles and special challenges.

Leo: The Firefighter Cat ($24.99)

A kid-friendly firefighting game with 20 missions.

Gori: Cuddly Carnage ($21.99)

A gory action game featuring a hoverboarding cat. While the gameplay is decent, the Switch version reportedly suffers from technical issues.

Arcade Archives Finalizer Super Transformation ($7.99)

A relatively obscure 1985 Konami vertical shooter featuring a transforming robot protagonist.

EGGCONSOLE Xanadu Scenario II PC-8801mkIISR ($6.49)

An early expansion pack for Xanadu, featuring the debut work of legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro.

The Backrooms: Survival ($10.99)

A horror-survival-roguelite game best enjoyed with up to ten online players.

Can of Wormholes ($19.99)

A clever puzzle game where you are a sentient tin can battling worms.

Ninja I & II ($9.99)

Two NES-style microgames featuring ninjas.

Dice Make 10! ($3.99)

A surprisingly fun dice-based puzzle game.

Sales!

The King of Fighters series on Arcade Archives is on sale to celebrate its 30th anniversary! Many Pixel Game Maker Series titles are also at their lowest prices yet. Several other noteworthy indie titles are also discounted. See below for selected sales.

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Sales Ending Tomorrow, August 30th

That's all for today! Check back tomorrow for more new releases, sales, and news. There's a typhoon approaching, so there's a small chance tomorrow's article might be delayed. Thanks for reading!