Howdy mild readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Spherical-Up for September twelfth, 2023. In in the present day’s article, we’ve received a number of critiques to kick issues off. I check out the Dimension Shellshock DLC for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, whereas our pal Mikhail checks out otome sport Radiant Story and the, er, quirky brawler AKIBA’S TRIP: Undead & Undressed Director’s Minimize. After that, we have now a number of new releases to take a look at, plus the lists of recent and outgoing gross sales. Look, I’ve my ears open. I’m positive there’s a Direct coming very quickly, however as I write this there may be nothing concrete. Forgive me if that has modified by the point you learn this. Let’s get going!
Opinions & Mini-Views
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge – Dimension Shellshock ($7.99)
As a lot as I completely adored Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, there was undoubtedly room so as to add issues if the event group was so inclined. And it appears it was, as a result of right here we’re with Dimension Shellshock, a paid DLC enlargement for the sport. It provides a brand new mode to the sport, plus two new playable characters, extra coloration palette choices for present characters, and a few new tunes from Tee Lopes. Is it price eight bucks? I believe so, however I suppose it would rely on how a lot you favored the bottom sport and what your priorities are for increasing it.
Let’s begin with the most important addition first: Survival Mode. Like comparable modes in different video games, the concept right here is to final so long as you may towards waves upon waves of enemies. There’s really a narrative right here that sees the Neutrinos looking for assistance from the Turtles to assist cease some unhealthy man shenanigans. After each wave, you’ll be capable to decide one in every of two perks and head on to the subsequent one. Enemies will drop crystal shards every now and then, and typically the perk decide features a cache of shards as nicely. Your purpose is to gather sufficient shards to create a full crystal, after which you’ll warp to a brand new setting with a distinct coloured crystal to create. To gather all of them, you’ll should defeat the Shredder in his new, most threatening type.
You’ll in all probability lose the primary time, and possibly extra instances after that. Supplied you may not less than get far sufficient to make one crystal, your character will acquire expertise for the run. Leveling up earns you everlasting perks, and amassing combos of crystals will unlock new coloration palettes for the character that you should utilize in any mode. So sure, sort of a roguelite factor. I actually dig it, really. Particularly since three of the perks allow you to briefly play as Bebop, Rocksteady, or Shredder. That’s actually cool! Enjoying by way of with every of the characters is enjoyable and it actually offers you one thing rather less predictable to come back again to while you revisit the sport. On-line leaderboards offer you one thing to shoot for even after you’ve collected all of the crystals with everybody.
In fact, you additionally get two absolutely new characters on this DLC. They’re a pair of actual fan favorites, too. Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo was created the identical yr because the Turtles and has teamed up with the heroes a number of instances through the years, however that is his first time showing in a sport with them. He’s a rabbit samurai, and his transfer set feels prefer it was ripped proper out of a Samurai Shodown sport at instances. His combo potential is wild, and I actually had a blast utilizing him in each mode. The opposite new character is Karai, who appears to tackle a brand new type in each TMNT factor she seems in. She’s normally related to the Foot Clan and is the one member of that bunch that finds event to work with the Turtles. On this sport, she’s a speedy ninja who can actually shut distances in a rush. I’m nonetheless making an attempt to maximise her potential, however she’s one other gratifying character who feels fairly distinct from the prevailing ones.
The brand new Tee Lopes tunes are after all wonderful. The man can actually do no musical improper. And whereas they’re slightly factor, I additionally actually favored the unlockable new coloration palettes. It’s enjoyable to determine what every of them is asking again to, from the unique toys to a few of the different animated sequence and comics. You don’t get any full-on new costumes or something, nevertheless it’s stunning how far they’ll go along with a number of coloration modifications. Small stuff, however welcome.
Finally, Dimension Shellshock extends Shredder’s Revenge in some sensible methods, with some new characters to grasp and a highly-replayable new mode to take pleasure in. Positive, I’d like to see extra characters and full-sized levels, however that is greater than ok to carry me over till what I hope is an inevitable sequel. Personally, I believe it’s price it only for both the brand new characters or the good survival mode, however each? Sure, that’s a win.
SwitchArcade Rating: 4.5/5
Radiant Story ($49.99)
At any time when I’m wondering how people make time for so many otome video games, I begin desirous about the work going into localizing and publishing mentioned video games within the West. Aksys Video games is again with a brand new otome launch within the type of Radiant Story, and this one is a winner. Radiant Story has been a really fascinating otome sport to play. Not like most video games within the style, this one is much more optimistic and heartwarming nearly throughout the board regardless of the themes it offers with. Whereas I remorse not writing about it earlier, I can safely say it’s one in every of Aksys Video games’ greatest otome releases up to now in a few years and a should play for followers of the style.
Radiant Story has you enjoying Tifalia who runs right into a touring efficiency troupe known as CIRCUS. You find yourself becoming a member of CIRCUS to try to assist them discover success, and that is the place the story begins with many eclectic most important and aspect characters. It was nice seeing how Tifalia develops throughout the 5 love curiosity routes, and in addition seeing the pursuits themselves reveal extra as you additionally study extra concerning the world and the totally different cities the place CIRCUS will likely be performing.
Most Otome video games I evaluation nearly at all times have nice interfaces, however I’m shocked at how trendy Radiant Story is throughout the board. I initially thought it’d really feel overdesigned, however I really like the whole lot concerning the aesthetic from the character designs to the menus and font selections. That is all complemented by a fantastic soundtrack and wonderful voice performing in Japanese.
If you happen to’re right here for a conventional romance-focused expertise, Radiant Story isn’t that. I really like otome video games that attempt to do issues in another way, and Radiant Story succeeds with that in its themes and narrative circulation, however don’t come into this anticipating something past a conventional visible novel fashion expertise.
Radiant Story is one other wonderful otome launch from Aksys Video games, and whereas it isn’t pretty much as good as Jack Jeanne (few within the style come shut), it’s price your time with how uplifting it feels with its memorable characters and story. Not solely is it beautiful, however this aesthetic completely shines on the OLED display screen in handheld mode. -Mikhail Madnani
SwitchArcade Rating: 4.5/5
AKIBA’S TRIP: Undead & Undressed Director’s Minimize ($29.99)
As quickly as AKIBA’S TRIP: Undead & Undressed Director’s Minimize was introduced for Swap within the West, I knew I needed to evaluation it. The PS4 sport was one of many first Japanese video games I purchased for my PS4 a few years in the past, and I’ll always remember how impressed I used to be by the inclusion of a full coloration instruction handbook. The sport itself on PS4 was enjoyable for a number of hours, however nothing particular. I used to be curious to see how I’d really feel revisiting the sport by way of its Nintendo Swap launch with extra content material.
AKIBA’S TRIP: Undead & Undressed Director’s Minimize launched in a really busy interval sport launch sensible, which is why my evaluation is kind of a bit later than I needed. AKIBA’S TRIP: Undead & Undressed Director’s Minimize on Swap is a port of the PS4 and PC sport with extra content material that was offered as paid DLC for these variations.
If you happen to’ve by no means performed this earlier than and are curious why it was ported to Swap all these years later, nicely I can’t reply the second half, however AKIBA’S TRIP: Undead & Undressed is a primary however enjoyable brawler involving stripping vampires whereas exploring an Akihabara recreation from a decade in the past. I’m all for bringing older video games to Swap, however that is undoubtedly a stunning launch with new content material coming to different platforms.
I nonetheless bear in mind laughing on the premise of a sport the place you run round Akiba and strip individuals. It seems, replaying it received the identical chuckle out of me, however the Swap model isn’t as good because the PS4 model technically. There are visible cutbacks and the sport takes a bit too lengthy to load in some elements. If you happen to do wish to play this once more on Swap or are curious if the Swap model is price getting, the finances value undoubtedly makes it simpler to suggest assuming you realize what you’re getting with the sport.
I don’t have the PC model to match and I haven’t purchased the DLC on PS4, however as a handheld expertise, AKIBA’S TRIP: Undead & Undressed Director’s Minimize on Swap will get the job finished, however these hoping for rather more than a port with new content material.
If you happen to loved the prior AKIBA’S TRIP sport on Swap, this one is rather a lot higher not solely in its gameplay, but additionally in port high quality. If you happen to already performed or personal AKIBA’S TRIP: Undead & Undressed on one other platform, I’d seize the DLC for the low asking value somewhat than shopping for the entire sport once more on Swap except after all you wish to replay it. It is a nice approach to personal the entire sport with DLC on cartridge although from a preservation standpoint. -Mikhail Madnani
SwitchArcade Rating: 3/5
New Releases
Full Void ($14.99)
The cinematic platformer positive appears to be making a comeback currently. Full Void tells the story of a younger teenager in a dystopian future who’s making an attempt to take down a rogue AI earlier than it drives humanity to extinction. It’s completely beautiful, and from what I’ve heard from those that have performed different variations, if you happen to’re into this specific subgenre of video games you then’ll in all probability be suitably happy with this one. It’s sort of wild that pretty small builders can prove video games like this nowadays.
Escape Academy: The Full Version ($29.99)
If you happen to like escape rooms, you’ll wish to give some consideration to Escape Academy: The Full Version. This consists of the unique Escape Academy plus two full DLCs for the sport, providing you with a complete of twenty deviously designed areas to flee from. The promoting level right here is that the puzzles have been designed with the help of individuals who make real-life escape rooms, which could lend this a distinct taste in what’s a really crowded style. I’ll have a full evaluation of this quickly to let you realize what I believe.
The Isle Tide Resort ($19.99)
These FMV journey video games don’t do rather a lot for me, however I’m glad to see they’ve discovered an viewers sufficiently big to maintain them coming. On this one you’re enjoying as a father making an attempt to rescue his teenaged daughter from a cult that’s holed up in a resort. There are a number of totally different endings to achieve, and which one you get will rely in your selections and actions all through the sport. As regular, there are lots of little secrets and techniques and bits of lore you could find if you happen to go searching sufficient. Anyway, I believe Wales Interactive has an lively fanbase at this level that possible doesn’t want rather more than discover {that a} new sport is out, so… right here you go.
All That Stays: Half 1 ($5.99)
One other enjoyable escape puzzle journey from the oldsters at Glitch Video games. You in all probability know the way these go by now. Some high quality puzzles to resolve, a mysterious story, a unusual humorousness, and so forth. Not unhealthy for the very affordable value it asks.
HopSquash! ($5.00)
This sport touts itself as a “religious successor” to a DOS sport known as Bounce ‘n Bump that I’m admittedly fairly unfamiliar with. The concept right here is that it’s a must to attempt to soar on one another in a little bit of fixed-screen motion. As much as eight gamers can take part by way of native multiplayer, and you’ll fill out the seats with CPU gamers as wanted. It seems to be fairly enjoyable, really. Solely a fiver? Positive, I’ll chew.
The Bin Bunch
Spectator ($15.99)
Gross sales
(North American eShop, US Costs)
Hey, some under-the-radar video games that I like rather a lot are on sale in the present day. Horace, Mail Mole, and Tremendous Mega Zero are all lots of enjoyable. Extremely beneficial. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night time is at its lowest value but, and so is Terraria. Not an excessive amount of within the outbox aside from some board sport conversions, however if you happen to like boomer shooters and don’t have Boltgun but, go forward and save a couple of dollars whereas treating your self.
Choose New Video games on Sale
Combat Crab ($9.99 from $19.99 till 9/25)
Gravity Heroes ($4.49 from $14.99 till 9/25)
The Aircraft Impact ($5.24 from $14.99 till 9/25)
Ciel Fledge: Daughter Elevating Sim ($1.99 from $9.99 till 9/25)
7 Years From Now ($2.99 from $9.99 till 9/25)
TOEM ($5.99 from $19.99 till 9/25)
Quantum Reproduction ($2.99 from $9.99 till 9/25)
Tears of Avia ($6.74 from $14.99 till 9/25)
Lair Land Story ($10.04 from $14.99 till 9/25)
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night time ($11.99 from $39.99 till 9/26)
Mud & Neon ($9.99 from $19.99 till 9/26)
Brothers: A Story of Two Sons ($2.99 from $14.99 till 9/26)
Ghostrunner ($8.99 from $29.99 till 9/26)
Horace ($5.99 from $14.99 till 9/26)
Indivisible ($7.49 from $29.99 till 9/26)
Terraria ($11.99 from $29.99 till 9/26)
Develop: Music of the Evertree ($12.49 from $24.99 till 9/26)
Tremendous Unattainable Highway ($9.99 from $19.99 till 9/26)
ABZU ($4.99 from $19.99 till 9/26)
Tremendous Mega Zero ($4.99 from $9.99 till 9/26)
Titanium Hound ($11.25 from $15.00 till 10/1)
Mail Mole ($5.99 from $14.99 till 10/2)
LEGO Marvel Tremendous Heroes ($9.99 from $39.99 till 10/2)
LEGO Jurassic World ($7.99 from $39.99 till 10/2)
LEGO Metropolis Undercover ($5.99 from $29.99 till 10/2)
Little League World Sequence Baseball 2022 ($9.99 from $49.99 till 10/2)
Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2 ($5.99 from $39.99 till 10/2)
Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3 ($12.49 from $49.99 till 10/2)
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl ($4.99 from $49.99 till 10/2)
Miraculous: Rise of the Sphinx ($12.49 from $49.99 till 10/2)
Miraculous: Rise of the Sphinx UE ($14.99 from $59.99 till 10/2)
Cobra Kai: Karate Child Saga ($5.99 from $39.99 till 10/2)
Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising ($9.99 from $49.99 till 10/2)
Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising NE ($11.99 from $59.99 till 10/2)
NHRA Championship Drag Racing: SFA ($12.49 from $49.99 till 10/2)
NHRA Championship Drag Racing: SFA DE ($14.99 from $59.99 till 10/2)
NHRA Championship Drag Racing: SFA UE ($15.99 from $79.99 till 10/2)
Gross sales Ending Tomorrow, Wednesday, September thirteenth
Arkham Horror: Mom’s Embrace ($7.99 from $19.99 till 9/13)
Blood Waves ($4.99 from $9.99 till 9/13)
Breeder Homegrown Director’s Minimize ($2.49 from $4.99 till 9/13)
Carcassonne ($9.99 from $19.99 till 9/13)
Catan ($7.49 from $14.99 till 9/13)
Drowning ($1.99 from $2.99 till 9/13)
Munchkin: Quacked Quest ($9.99 from $24.99 till 9/13)
North ($1.99 from $2.99 till 9/13)
Rift Keeper ($4.99 from $9.99 till 9/13)
Stellatum ($4.99 from $9.99 till 9/13)
The Lord of the Rings Adv. Card Sport ($9.99 from $19.99 till 9/13)
The Mooseman ($3.49 from $6.99 till 9/13)
Warhammer 40k: Boltgun ($16.49 from $21.99 till 9/13)
That’s all for in the present day, buddies. We’ll be again tomorrow with extra new releases, extra gross sales, and I’m feeling very assured about some sort of information as nicely. Relying on how issues go, I might need a evaluation prepared too. However don’t make any fancy wagers on that or something, okay? I hope you all have a terrific Tuesday, and as at all times, thanks for studying!
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