Chronicles’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales – TouchArcade

Hiya light readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Spherical-Up for October fifth, 2023. This Thursday doesn’t have as many new releases because the final couple, however it makes up for an absence of amount with usually higher high quality. Not that there aren’t a few diaper blasts among the many new video games, however there are a number of titles value trying out at the moment, beginning with Wargroove 2 and rolling out from there. Past the checklist of latest video games, we even have some recent gross sales and expiring reductions so that you can take a look at. Let’s get to work!

New Releases

Wargroove 2 ($19.99)

Wargroove was just about my favourite of all of the Advance Wars-inspired video games we noticed a number of years again, so I’m fairly joyful to see this sequel even when I believe they missed a trick by not subtitling it Wargroovier. You’ve bought new Commanders, extra highly effective Grooves, a very new Marketing campaign with three totally different tales that intertwine with one another, new unit sorts, new battle circumstances, some new modes of play, and extra. Principally, for those who favored Wargroove, this sequel offers you an enormous fancy scoop of the flavour you take pleasure in with some additional sprinkles on prime.

Entrance Mission 2: Remake ($34.99)

After a bit delay, Endlessly’s remake of Entrance Mission 2 is lastly able to go. This can be a particular one, pals. We’ve by no means had this explicit installment within the collection out there exterior of Japan earlier than, so mark this off as one other fish that bought away that by some means discovered its means into our bucket after a number of many years. Set twelve years after the second Huffman battle, the story follows three totally different characters and their viewpoints as a brand new battle breaks out. I needs to be reviewing this one, so do stay up for that.

Knight vs Big: The Damaged Excalibur ($19.99)

We’ve bought a whole lot of video games like this already, however right here’s one other. It’s a roguelite hack-and-slash performed from an overhead perspective. You play as King Arthur and use a damaged Excalibur to summon different knights that can assist you battle monsters large and small. As typical, you’ll achieve new skills and enhancements as you play, and there are a whole lot of little nods to Arthurian legends that some may discover amusing. I’m unsure if there’s something right here to assist this sport stand out from a really busy pack, however I’ll be reviewing it quickly to let you already know.

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles ($24.99)

Whereas the title doesn’t make it sound like one thing you ought to be being attentive to, Bang-On Balls is a surprisingly good 3D platformer. Discover the totally different worlds set throughout time and house, don particular costumes that grant you distinctive skills, clear up puzzles, uncover secrets and techniques, and battle enemies. You’ll be able to play alone or staff up for some four-player multiplayer through native wi-fi or on-line play. I’ll have a evaluation of this one quickly, however I believe 3D platforming followers can proceed with out a lot worry.

Arcade Archives Darius II ($7.99)

It positive didn’t take lengthy for Taito Milestones Vol. 2 to lose one in every of its unique titles, did it? That is the triple-screen model of Darius II, which is the one model that was left off the Darius Cozmic Assortment. It’s an ideal sport, however for those who already personal both Darius Cozmic Assortment or Taito Milestones Vol. 2, there isn’t a lot right here to suggest a further buy. When you’re actually into the rating assault or timed Caravan modes, nonetheless, you’ll solely discover these right here.

My Little Universe ($14.99)

This one appears to be sliding over from Android, the place it’s a usually well-liked bite-sized dungeon crawler of types. There are 9 worlds to discover that play host to a complete of greater than sixty-five dungeons, each filled with sources to gather and enemies to battle. You should use the sources you discover to improve your gear, which is a essential step if you wish to maintain tempo with the threats you’ll face. It appears a bit plain from the place I’m sitting, however I think it should discover an viewers on the Swap the identical means it did on cellular.

Cafe Grasp Story ($12.00)

Hey, it’s a Kairosoft sport. When you’ve performed one earlier than, you’ll be able to in all probability predict, beat-for-beat, precisely how this one works. You’re operating a restaurant right here, which is a enjoyable theme. The standard heads-up: this sport is offered on cellular for a less expensive worth and it performs simply as effectively if not higher there. This can be a good choice for many who wish to play on their Swap particularly, at the very least.

Fabled Lands ($22.99)

This can be a online game adaptation of a brief however well-loved collection of gamebooks from the Nineties. Specifically, it covers the 4 books set within the northern continent of Harkuna. Just like the gamebooks, it’s an open world RPG with numerous quests to tackle and loads of locations to go to. Additionally just like the gamebooks, a little bit of unhealthy luck or an occasion gone awry can full mess you up. It’s not going to be for everybody, however I believe it’s numerous enjoyable. I’m a gamebook individual, although.

The Darkish Photos Anthology: Little Hope ($19.99)

Right here’s one other spherical of the Darkish Photos Anthology, this time starring that man who performed Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy 3. You’ll be able to anticipate a sport of comparable high quality to the primary, for higher or worse. Play alone, with as much as 5 gamers through native multiplayer, or with one other participant on-line. Make your selections and assist the group of stranded school college students survive the mess they’ve discovered themselves in. Some sort of deserted city and a harmful fog. Appears disagreeable.

The Sisters 2 – Highway to Fame ($29.99)

A celebration sport, very like the primary one was. As much as 4 gamers can play collectively through native multiplayer. There are twenty-four new mini-games to strive, stapled on to a bit world to discover within the sport’s journey mode. The writer is Microids, and I haven’t precisely been impressed with the corporate’s output of late. I suppose for those who loved the primary one, right here’s one other one. In any other case, I like to recommend sticking to Mario Social gathering.

Asterix & Obelix: Heroes ($29.99)

The most recent Asterix & Obelix sport on the Swap is a card-based tactical technique sport. I imply, positive. Why not? We’re attending to the “smoke ’em for those who bought ’em” period of the console’s life, in spite of everything. I’ll be blunt and say that I don’t suppose that that is notably good, however it principally features and that could be sufficient for individuals who love the license. I might in all probability purchase a pizza and a few breadsticks with my thirty bucks, however you do you.

Sunshine Manor ($7.99)

This brief journey sport has been out for a few years on different platforms, so it is extremely a lot a recognized amount. It’s not probably the most well-loved of video games, notably amongst critics, however it appears to have its followers. You play as a child who goes trick-or-treating on the flawed manor and finally ends up wrapped up in a lethal thriller. There are some mild motion bits however many of the sport includes fixing puzzles by discovering one thing someplace and bringing it to the best place. The pixel artwork type seems alright, and it’s oddly stress-free regardless of being a horror sport. Nicely, I as soon as once more will allow you to resolve.

Black Witchcraft ($9.99)

A sport with a whole lot of Vanillaware vibes, however positively don’t anticipate something even remotely as polished as a kind of from this. Some good designs and first rate motion gameplay, however there are a whole lot of higher methods to spend ten bucks on the Swap for those who ask me. Which you didn’t. However it’s my article, so neener-neener.

Dateless Love – Love Story Behind the Restoration – ($19.99)

Sure, one other romance-themed visible novel involving horny Shinsengumi. They’re so scorching this century. Anyway, this one sees the heroine hailing from the current and time touring again to the shut of Edo-era Japan. Which samurai will you smooch? That’s as much as you, pal.

The Bin Bunch

Shadows of Reality ($4.99)

Speediest – Automobile Racing Components & Auto Sport ($9.99)

Slots On line casino Recreation ($11.99)

Gross sales

(North American eShop, US Costs)

Highlights from at the moment’s checklist of latest gross sales embody new low costs on the likes of Critical Sam Assortment, Previous Faculty, and Airport Hero Haneda. Additionally observe that foolish low worth on Touchdown Hero. Two bucks to study abilities that may (learn: gained’t) save your life for those who ever must make an emergency touchdown at Haneda Airport in a 787? A deal, I say! The outbox has some cool Koei Tecmo video games in it amongst different goodies, so do this typical factor and test each lists rigorously.

Choose New Video games on Sale

Critical Sam Assortment ($10.49 from $29.99 till 10/12)
The Diabolical Trilogy ($4.99 from $19.99 till 10/12)
Wartales ($31.99 from $39.99 till 10/14)
Rooftop Renegade ($12.59 from $17.99 till 10/16)
Rage in Peace ($3.89 from $12.99 till 10/16)
Vanaris Techniques ($6.49 from $9.99 till 10/16)
Wrestling Empire ($9.99 from $19.99 till 10/16)
Previous Faculty ($9.74 from $14.99 till 10/16)
Tony Hawk’s Professional Skater 1 + 2 DE ($19.99 from $49.99 till 10/18)
Crash Group Racing Nitro-Fueled NO Version ($20.99 from $59.99 till 10/18)
Crash Bandicoot Quadrilogy Bundle ($27.99 from $69.99 till 10/18)
Crash Bandicoot Crashiversary Bundle ($39.99 from $99.99 till 10/17)
Diablo Prime Evil Assortment ($19.79 from $59.99 till 10/18)
Blizzard Arcade Assortment ($9.99 from $19.99 till 10/18)


Dredge ($19.99 from $24.99 till 10/19)
Albacete Warrior ($4.99 from $9.99 till 10/20)
Fluffy Milo ($3.49 from $4.99 till 10/20)
Slime Woman Smoothies ($11.24 from $14.99 till 10/20)
Groove Coaster Wai Wai Social gathering ($35.99 from $59.99 till 10/23)
Waku Waku Sweets ($3.99 from $39.99 till 10/25)
Air Visitors Controller: Airport Hero Haneda ($24.99 from $49.99 till 10/25)
Touchdown Hero Hanedax787 ($1.99 from $29.99 till 10/25)
Crash: Autodrive ($1.99 from $9.99 till 10/25)
Onigo Hunter ($11.24 from $14.99 till 10/26)
Gale of Windoria ($9.74 from $14.99 till 10/26)
Dessert DIY: Full Version ($2.44 from $6.99 till 10/26)
Eroblast: Spicy Version ($3.99 from $19.99 till 10/26)

Gross sales Ending Tomorrow, Friday, October sixth

Atelier Sophie 2 ($35.99 from $59.99 till 10/6)
Chew the Bullet ($2.99 from $14.99 till 10/6)
Blow & Fly ($1.99 from $4.99 till 10/6)
Blue Fireplace ($6.79 from $19.99 till 10/6)
Blue Reflection Second Mild ($29.99 from $59.99 till 10/6)
E book Quest ($2.79 from $6.99 till 10/6)
Buddy Simulator 1984 ($5.99 from $9.99 till 10/6)
Burnhouse Lane ($14.99 from $19.99 till 10/6)
Fortress of the Underdogs ($4.99 from $9.99 till 10/6)
Chaos Galaxy ($14.99 from $19.99 till 10/6)
DARQ Final Version ($12.49 from $24.99 till 10/6)
Dragon Fury ($7.99 from $19.99 till 10/6)
Faerie Afterlight ($15.99 from $19.99 till 10/6)
Fairy Tail ($35.99 from $59.99 till 10/6)
Into the Darkish ($7.99 from $19.99 till 10/6)


Magic Publicity: Yuri Visible Novel ($3.49 from $4.99 till 10/6)
Nightmare Reaper ($23.99 from $29.99 till 10/6)
Ninja Gaiden: Grasp Assortment ($27.99 from $39.99 till 10/6)
Ori & the Blind Forest ($9.99 from $19.99 till 10/6)
Ori & the Will of the Wisps ($14.99 from $29.99 till 10/6)
Papetura ($6.99 from $9.99 till 10/6)
Perseverence: Full Version ($9.99 from $19.99 till 10/6)
Challenge Nightmares Case 36 ($13.99 from $19.99 till 10/6)
Regret: The Checklist ($11.99 from $19.99 till 10/6)
RPG Time: The Legend of Wright ($11.99 from $29.99 till 10/6)
Sakura MMO Further ($7.99 from $9.99 till 10/6)
Samurai Warriors 5 ($29.99 from $59.99 till 10/6)
Tremendous Brawl Rush ($3.99 from $4.99 till 10/6)
The Home of Da Vinci 2 ($4.99 from $9.99 till 10/6)
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion ($5.09 from $14.99 till 10/6)

That’s all for at the moment, pals. We’ll be again tomorrow to shut out the week with seems at video games like Detective Pikachu Returns, Borderlands 3 Final Version, The Pale Past, and extra. I’m on a Zelda kick proper now for some cause. I’m replaying Zelda 1 on my Recreation Boy Advance SP, Hyperlink to the Previous on my Japanese 3DS, and Ocarina of Time 3D on my North American 3DS. All of sudden. Generally you get the urge. I hope you all have an exciting Thursday, and as all the time, thanks for studying!

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