Reviews Featuring ‘Atelier Marie Remake’ & ‘Manic Mechanics’, Plus the Latest Releases and Sales – TouchArcade

Good day mild readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Spherical-Up for July twenty fourth, 2023. In immediately’s article, we’ve acquired a few evaluations prepared for you. First up is a take a look at Gust’s remake of Atelier Marie, adopted by an analysis of the Overcooked-ish Manic Mechanics. After that, we’ve some new releases to take a look at. Effectively, we actually solely take a look at one among them. The others are within the naughty field. After that, it’s time for the lists of recent and outgoing gross sales. Let’s get to work!

Opinions & Mini-Views

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg ($49.99)

Roughly twenty-six years in the past, a plucky little Nagano-based writer named Gust launched its latest sport on Sony’s PlayStation console. Throughout its first few years Gust had discovered solely minor success, with the comedic journey Welcome Home being its most well-known launch. Within the spring of 1997, the corporate launched the sport that might form its future. Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg in some methods adopted the development of the period by being an RPG, but it surely had its personal twist on issues as a result of its heavy integration of crafting mechanics. The sport was a comparatively huge hit for Gust, and it kicked off a collection that has run by twenty-five mainline releases, tons of spin-offs, and a wide selection of remakes. Whereas its development has been a sluggish burn, it has solely gotten extra standard globally over time.

The one downside with that world success is that these of us exterior of Japan missed out on the primary 5 installments within the collection. The primary sport to be localized was Atelier Iris: Everlasting Mana on the PlayStation 2 in 2005. All the mainline video games have been introduced over since, however even remakes of these early video games didn’t go away their house market. Effectively, till now. Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg is precisely what it says it’s, remaking that first sport (properly, to be correct, remaking its 1998 Plus re-release) with a spiffy new presentation and some new options. When you purchase the Digital Deluxe model, you even get a localized model of the unique PlayStation sport it’s based mostly on.

When you’ve performed any of the video games within the collection, you’ll discover a shocking quantity of issues acquainted right here. Gust actually nailed down the template out of the gate, and I think that authentic would have actually turned some heads had it launched within the West again in its period. When you solely joined the collection just lately, there are some facets right here you would possibly discover chafing, such because the time restrict. That mentioned, one of many new options is to offer your self limitless time. I’d personally suggest not utilizing that in your first playthrough, however the possibility is there. This isn’t a really lengthy sport by the requirements of the collection or style, and you’ll simply attain the top inside a number of hours. That signifies that if you happen to don’t handle to get issues accomplished to your satisfaction by the top of the time restrict, it’s quick sufficient to take further runs at it.

It’s value preserving in thoughts that regardless of the modern-ish presentation, that is very a lot a modest sport from 1997 created by a reasonably new writer. The story isn’t notably fancy, the mechanics are very a lot in a prototypical type if you happen to’ve performed extra trendy entries, and the scope isn’t very huge. However the core loop of the Atelier video games, which sees you taking over quests, going out to assemble elements, participating in turn-based battles, and crafting objects, is right here and simply as fulfilling as ever. I discover its brevity welcome, because it’s an RPG you may play by even if you happen to don’t have plenty of time or vitality for one thing greater. It’s all very charming, however I suppose that’s to be anticipated from this collection at this level.

With all that mentioned, I don’t assume Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg ought to be anybody’s place to begin with the Atelier collection within the current 12 months. That’s what the Ryza video games, or maybe Sophie 2, are for. However collection followers will certainly need to give this sport a glance if solely to see how the long-running and well-loved franchise acquired its begin. For a sport that’s greater than 1 / 4 of a century outdated, it performs remarkably properly. It’s additionally a incredible selection for these on the lookout for a lighter RPG chunk, supplied they’re keen to place up with a number of eccentricities owing to its age.

SwitchArcade Rating: 4/5

Manic Mechanics ($24.99)

When you checked out screenshots of Manic Mechanics and thought that it seemed lots like Overcooked however with automobiles, let me be the primary to inform you that you simply’re primarily proper. There are many Overcooked-inspired video games on the market, particularly on Change, they usually run the gamut by way of how carefully they hew to the supply. This one may be very, very shut. That may be a good factor if you happen to’re on the lookout for extra Overcooked within the absence of recent entries in that franchise, but it surely’s a nasty factor if you happen to’re on the lookout for one thing with any actual new concepts. About so far as this one goes is having some totally different sorts of actions for getting ready the elements. There are a number of different little issues, however in any other case it’s simply what it seems to be.

You’ve acquired automobiles to repair, they usually’ll require numerous elements to complete up. Seize the elements from the conveyor(s), carry them to a station to prepared them if wanted, then carry them to the automobile. You possibly can chuck elements round as wanted, perform a little sprint, and naturally are accountable for preserving that ground good and clear after spilling oil and paint on it. Relying in your efficiency you may be rewarded Gears (essential to open additional ranges) and factors (examine in opposition to others on the leaderboards!). Typically you’ll have to interact in boss battles of kinds. Every stage additionally has its personal format that may trigger points, and there might be twists throw in through the center of rounds at occasions. Effectively, you know the way this works.

Manic Mechanics is aimed primarily on the multiplayer co-op expertise, with help for as much as 4 gamers through native or on-line play. As a solo affair, it’s in all probability not going to fulfill you. Taken as supposed, as a multiplayer expertise, it’s numerous chaotic enjoyable. I’d be hard-pressed to suggest it over Overcooked however if you happen to want one thing just like that sport, and I imply actually comparable, this sport checks off all the required bins with enough stage of high quality to fulfill.

SwitchArcade Rating: 3.5/5

New Releases

Calm Waters ($12.69)

This can be a point-and-click type journey sport a few man on trip who finally ends up in the midst of a thriller. Within the small coastal city he’s determined to go to, individuals are abruptly going lacking with no hint. All fingers level to a relatively sinister island, and our protagonist and his pals resolve to analyze. One thing tells me he’s in for extra bother than he bargained for. Opinions for this have been middling on different platforms, but it surely is likely to be the flavour you’re on the lookout for immediately.

The Bin Bunch

Animal Farm Parking ($19.99)

Police Cop Scorching Pursuit – Automobile Racing Driving Simulator Actual ($6.99)

Hospital Physician – Repair Me Up for KIDS (Boys & Ladies) ($8.99)

Gross sales

(North American eShop, US Costs)

If I used to be requested to pick a number of video games to shout out immediately, I’d go along with Nelly Cootalot for journey sport followers, Sifu for cinematic motion sport followers, and Raptor Boyfriend for many who need to smooch a dinosaur. And who doesn’t? The principle focal point within the outbox is the most recent Activision Blizzard sale wrapping up. Examine these lists yourselves, although.

Choose New Video games on Sale

Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet ($9.99 from $19.99 till 8/3)
Lamplight Metropolis ($10.49 from $14.99 till 8/3)
Growbot ($13.99 from $19.99 till 8/3)
Unexpected Incidents ($13.99 from $19.99 till 8/3)
Sonority ($13.99 from $19.99 till 8/3)
The Longing ($11.24 from $14.99 till 8/3)
Mutropolis ($12.99 from $19.99 till 8/3)
Final Labyrinth: Lucidity Misplaced ($22.49 from $29.99 till 8/3)
Otoko Cross: Fairly Boys Klondike Solitaire ($4.19 from $6.99 till 8/4)
Bishoujo Battle Mahjong Solitaire ($2.99 from $5.99 till 8/4)
Below the Warehouse ($4.19 from $5.99 till 8/4)
Fairly Ladies Escape ($3.59 from $5.99 till 8/4)
Raptor Boyfriend: A Excessive Faculty Romance ($8.39 from $13.99 till 8/4)
Crimson Spires ($7.99 from $19.99 till 8/4)
Drunken Fist 2 Zombie Hangover ($3.19 from $7.99 till 8/4)

Poker Fairly Ladies Battle: Texas Maintain ‘Em ($2.99 from $5.99 till 8/4)
Thunder Child: Hunt for the Robotic Emperor ($2.39 from $7.99 till 8/4)
Thunder Child II Null Mission ($2.39 from $7.99 till 8/4)
Ebook Quest ($3.49 from $6.99 till 8/4)
Till the Final Airplane ($5.99 from $9.99 till 8/4)
Sifu ($26.79 from $39.99 till 8/5)
Dragon Fury ($9.99 from $19.99 till 8/6)
Into the Darkish ($9.99 from $19.99 till 8/6)
Hell’s Excessive Harmonizers ($5.99 from $11.99 till 8/7)
The Darkest Tales ($11.99 from $19.99 till 8/7)
Blind Destiny: Edo no Yami ($12.49 from $24.99 till 8/7)
Railways ($2.50 from $4.99 till 8/7)
Yuoni Rises ($2.59 from $12.99 till 8/11)
Highway Builder ($4.49 from $8.99 till 8/11)
Sephonie ($15.99 from $19.99 till 8/11)

Gross sales Ending Tomorrow, Tuesday, July twenty fifth

Crash Bandicoot 4 ($19.99 from $39.99 till 7/25)
Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy ($15.99 from $39.99 till 7/25)
Crash Staff Racing Nitro-Fueled ($13.99 from $39.99 till 7/25)
Darkish Deity ($14.99 from $24.99 till 7/25)
Diablo II Resurrected ($13.19 from $39.99 till 7/25)
Diablo III: Everlasting Assortment ($29.99 from $59.99 till 7/25)
Method Retro Racing ($1.99 from $14.99 till 7/25)
Funtasia ($3.74 from $14.99 till 7/25)
In My Shadow ($6.00 from $12.00 till 7/25)
Jetboard Joust ($2.49 from $9.99 till 7/25)
LIT: Bend the Gentle ($4.80 from $8.00 till 7/25)
Monorail Tales ($7.49 from $14.99 till 7/25)
Slime Rancher: Plortable Version ($12.49 from $24.99 till 7/25)
Spyro Reignited Trilogy ($15.99 from $39.99 till 7/25)
Sunshine Shuffle ($8.99 from $9.99 till 7/25)
Terracotta ($15.99 from $19.99 till 7/25)
Tony Hawk’s Professional Skater 1 + 2 ($15.99 from $39.99 till 7/25)

That’s all for immediately, pals. We’ll be again tomorrow with extra new releases, extra gross sales, extra evaluations, and any huge information that rolls in over the subsequent twenty-four hours. I hope you all have a fabulous Monday, and as at all times, thanks for studying!