Reviews Featuring ‘PowerWash Simulator SpongeBob SquarePants’, Plus the Latest Releases and Sales – TouchArcade

Hi there light readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Spherical-Up for July 14th, 2023. In at this time’s article, our pal Mikhail has his detailed evaluation of the extremely surprising however very enjoyable SpongeBob SquarePants Particular Pack for Futurlab’s PowerWash Simulator. After that, we’ve got a number of new releases to have a look at. Nothing notably nice at this time, however such is the ebb and stream of the eShop. Lastly, we’ve obtained gross sales. These are fairly good, with some new low costs on particular Sq. Enix titles that you just gained’t need to miss. Let’s get to the video games!

Opinions & Mini-Views

PowerWash Simulator SpongeBob SquarePants Particular Pack ($7.99)

After reviewing and loving each PowerWash Simulator and the Midgar Particular Pack DLC, I used to be curious to see what Futurlab would convey subsequent to PowerWash Simulator. I didn’t count on a collaboration between PowerWash Simulator and SpongeBob SquarePants, however right here we’re. As the sport’s first paid DLC following two beneficiant free DLC packs, I wished to see what Futurlab had in retailer for me as a fan of the sport and SpongeBob Squarepants.

PowerWash Simulator SpongeBob SquarePants Particular Pack has a number of new areas and fanservice from the world of SpongeBob SquarePants included. It sadly doesn’t convey an entire set of sound results and music from the model, however feels just like the Midgar DLC did, however for SpongeBob SquarePants. On paper that isn’t a nasty factor, however that is the sport’s first paid DLC pack, so I hoped to see extra on that entrance.

The degrees themselves are glorious together with the autos, however I want the builders had included the insides of sure areas right here. Not like prior DLC packs, the PowerWash Simulator SpongeBob SquarePants Particular Pack additionally consists of new achievements on supported platforms if that’s one thing you care about.

My evaluation of PowerWash Simulator SpongeBob SquarePants Particular Pack took a bit longer as a result of I used to be on vacation final week, however it’s the solely recreation I performed on my Swap whereas on vacation so that ought to let you know how a lot I prefer it as a fan of each properties. In the event you aren’t a fan of SpongeBob SquarePants, you’ll be able to nonetheless discover some enjoyment right here with new ranges, however it actually is for followers. Numerous care went into it, and I can’t await the following DLC pack.

In the event you’re a fan of each PowerWash Simulator and SpongeBob SquarePants, the PowerWash Simulator SpongeBob SquarePants Particular Pack is a no brainer buy. It’s a bit costly for what it gives, however I’ve loved my time with it on Swap and Steam Deck already. I’m now taking part in it on PS5 as properly. In the event you, like me, get pleasure from PowerWash Simulator and need to preserve supporting it whereas getting new ranges, this DLC is price grabbing. It’s only a disgrace that gyro help is but to be added into the Nintendo Swap and PS5 variations of the sport. -Mikhail Madnani

SwitchArcade Rating: 4.5/5

New Releases

Extremely Goodness ($4.99)

Tough Friday, all issues thought-about. Anyway, right here’s Ratalaika with a port of Extremely Goodness, a top-down shooter with a weird theme. We have already got the second on the Swap, so now you’ll be able to see how the saga started. If, , that’s a factor you care about. I think about most don’t. It’ll scratch your twin-stick shooter itch at this time with out breaking your financial institution, a minimum of.

Puzzle by Nikoli S Hitori ($4.99)

One other one in every of these attention-grabbing logic puzzlers from Hamster. As typical with these, it’s in all probability simpler so that you can study the sport by taking part in it than by me making an attempt to clarify it. Primarily it’s one other a type of video games the place you need to fill in cells in line with specific guidelines, and whereas it takes a short time to click on, as soon as it does? You’ll have a good time working by means of its puzzles.

Hollenburg ‘Hell Fortress’ ($14.99)

This can be a pretty clear homage to Castlevania, and if nothing else it definitely appears to be an earnest effort. I’m unsure if it’s going to current an important worth for fifteen bucks, because the competitors for side-scrollers is sort of fierce on the Swap. May be price maintaining a tally of for a deep sale, although.

Summer season Social gathering Time ($9.50)

One other SAT-BOX minigame assortment supposed for group consumptions. As much as six gamers can get in on it regionally, and as much as 4 on-line. There are a handful of video games to play right here, together with racing, river rafting, swinging from vines, and so forth. I’m not likely positive what sort of theme it’s aiming for right here. Tropical island enjoyable? Let’s go together with that. In the event you just like the look of it, there’s a demo accessible on the eShop that you would be able to strive.

Eroblast: Waifu Courting Sim ($14.99)

It’s bizarre that there are a handful of match-3 puzzler/lewd relationship sim hybrids, however I assume if there’s an viewers then there might be a present. The stats that matter: 200 puzzle levels to play, 13 ladies to romance, thirty-plus routes for every, and greater than seventy risque footage to unlock. I’m positive you don’t want me to let you know if that is your type of factor or not. In the event you like what you get right here, there’s extra DLC that provides extra content material to the feedbag.

The Bin Bunch

Race Boat Simulator – 3D Stunt Racing Driving Ship Ocean Motion Fly ($12.99)

Subway Simulator – Underground Practice Journey Station Final Driving Video games ($11.99)

Street Bustle 2 ($0.99)

Gross sales

(North American eShop, US Costs)

Some actually nice costs on Sq. Enix video games in the intervening time. I’ve included what I felt have been the very best ones, however there’s extra there in the event you care to look. EA can be doing a sale, and if you wish to seize the final FIFA recreation on the Swap, now’s the second. As for the remainder of it, Cassette Beasts and Mr. Solar’s Hatbox are having fun with their first post-launch gross sales. May very well be price taking a look at. Over within the outbox, Metropolis Connection’s newest sale is wrapping up. Now could be your likelihood to seize some Saturn video games, laggy shooters, and even some laggy Saturn shooters!

Choose New Video games on Sale

Misplaced in Random ($5.99 from $29.99 till 7/22)
EA Sports activities FIFA 23 Legacy Version ($9.99 from $39.99 till 7/22)
Fe ($4.99 from $19.99 till 7/22)
It Takes Two ($29.99 from $39.99 till 7/22)
Mr. Solar’s Hatbox ($11.24 from $14.99 till 7/24)
Townscaper ($2.99 from $5.99 till 7/24)
GONNER2 ($2.59 from $12.99 till 7/24)
GONNER2 Deluxe Bundle ($3.99 from $19.99 till 7/24)
Kingdom Two Crowns ($3.99 from $19.99 till 7/24)
Cassette Beasts ($15.99 from $19.99 till 7/24)
Cassette Beasts: Deluxe ($17.84 from $29.99 till 7/24)
ProtoCorgi ($2.09 from $6.99 till 7/24)
Spelunker Social gathering! ($5.99 from $29.99 till 7/27)
Balan Wonderworld ($7.99 from $39.99 till 7/27)
Last Fantasy VII ($7.99 from $15.99 till 7/27)

Last Fantasy VIII Remastered ($9.99 from $19.99 till 7/27)
Last Fantasy IX ($10.49 from $20.99 till 7/27)
Last Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster ($24.99 from $49.99 till 7/27)
Voice of Playing cards Trilogy ($39.99 from $49.99 till 7/27)
Voice of Playing cards: The Beasts of Burden ($14.99 from $29.99 till 7/27)
Voice of Playing cards: The Forsaken Maiden ($14.99 from $29.99 till 7/27)
Voice of Playing cards: The Isle Dragon Roars ($14.99 from $29.99 till 7/27)
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Reminiscence ($29.99 from $59.99 till 7/27)
Theatrhythm Last Bar Line ($37.49 from $49.99 till 7/27)
Assortment of SaGa FF Legend ($11.99 from $19.99 till 7/27)
SaGa Frontier Remastered ($12.49 from $24.99 till 7/27)
Romancing SaGa Minstrel Tune ($19.99 from $24.99 till 7/27)
SaGa Scarlet Grace ($8.99 from $29.99 till 7/27)
The DioField Chronicle ($29.99 from $59.99 till 7/27)
NEO: The World Ends With You ($29.99 from $59.99 till 7/27)

Numerous Daylife ($14.49 from $28.99 till 7/27)
Actraiser Renaissance ($17.99 from $29.99 till 7/27)
Octopath Traveler II ($44.99 from $59.99 till 7/27)
Harvestella ($29.99 from $59.99 till 7/27)
Ways Ogre: Reborn ($29.99 from $49.99 till 7/27)
NieR Automata The Finish of YoRHa ($29.99 from $39.99 till 7/27)
Powerwash Simulator ($19.99 from $24.99 till 7/27)
Legend of Mana ($14.99 from $29.99 till 7/27)
Assortment of Mana ($19.99 from $39.99 till 7/27)
Trials of Mana ($24.99 from $49.99 till 7/27)
Area Blaze ($7.49 from $29.99 till 7/28)
Backyard Simulator ($17.54 from $26.99 till 7/28)
Misplaced Artifacts: Time Machine ($2.09 from $2.99 till 7/28)
For the Warp ($4.49 from $17.99 till 7/28)
Airport Simulator Day & Evening ($8.74 from $34.99 till 7/28)

Metro Simulator ($4.99 from $19.99 till 7/28)
Pineview Drive ($4.99 from $19.99 till 7/28)
Forestry: The Simulation ($4.99 from $19.99 till 7/28)
Joe’s Diner ($4.99 from $19.99 till 7/28)
Skilled Farmer ($9.99 from $39.99 till 7/28)
Skilled Farmer: American Dream ($9.99 from $39.99 till 7/28)
Firefighters: Airport Heroes ($9.99 from $39.99 till 7/28)
TheNightfall ($9.99 from $39.99 till 7/28)
Antigravity Racing ($2.24 from $8.99 till 8/2)
FPV Simulator ($1.99 from $9.99 till 8/2)
Cue Sports activities ($1.99 from $5.90 till 8/2)
Gear.Membership Limitless 2 ($3.99 from $24.99 till 8/3)
Syberia 3 ($3.99 from $24.99 till 8/3)
Pizza Tycoon ($4.49 from $14.99 till 8/3)
XEL ($5.69 from $18.99 till 8/3)
Avia Company ($13.60 from $16.00 till 8/3)

Gross sales Ending This Weekend

Abarenbo Tengu & Zombie Nation ($7.19 from $11.99 till 7/15)
Acalesia ($1.99 from $4.99 till 7/15)
Cleopatra Fortune S-Tribute ($8.99 from $14.99 till 7/15)
Cotton 2 – Saturn Tribute ($10.79 from $17.99 till 7/15)
Cotton Boomerang Saturn Tribute ($10.79 from $17.99 till 7/15)
Deathsmiles I-II ($31.99 from $39.99 till 7/15)
Dragon Blaze ($4.79 from $7.99 till 7/15)
Elevator Motion Returns S-Tribute ($8.99 from $14.99 till 7/15)
Entrance Mission 1st Remake ($27.99 from $34.99 till 7/15)
Sport Tengoku CruisinMix Particular ($8.99 from $29.99 till 7/15)
Guardian Drive – Saturn Tribute ($10.79 from $17.99 till 7/15)
Gunbarich ($4.79 from $7.99 till 7/15)
Gunbird ($4.79 from $7.99 till 7/15)
Gunbird2 ($4.79 from $7.99 till 7/15)
Sizzling Gimmick Cosplay-jong ($6.00 from $20.00 till 7/15)

Lanternium ($1.99 from $9.99 till 7/15)
Layer Part & Galactic Assault S-Tribute ($17.99 from $29.99 till 7/15)
Lord of the Click on ($1.99 from $4.99 till 7/15)
Unfavorable Nancy ($3.74 from $14.99 till 7/15)
Of Tanks & Demons III ($1.99 from $4.99 till 7/15)
Oliver’s Adventures within the Fairyland ($1.99 from $6.99 till 7/15)
Path of Giants ($3.14 from $8.99 till 7/15)
Rune Lord ($1.99 from $6.99 till 7/15)
Samurai Aces ($4.79 from $7.99 till 7/15)
Samurai Aces III: Sengoku Cannon ($5.99 from $9.99 till 7/15)
Sol Divide ($4.79 from $7.99 till 7/15)
Startup Firm Console Version ($10.39 from $12.99 till 7/15)
Strikers 1945 III ($5.99 from $9.99 till 7/15)
Strikers1945 ($4.79 from $7.99 till 7/15)
Strikers1945 II ($4.79 from $7.99 till 7/15)
Tad the Misplaced Explorer ($25.99 from $39.99 till 7/15)
Taimumari: Full Version ($1.99 from $14.99 till 7/15)
Tengai ($4.79 from $7.99 till 7/15)
The Final Employee ($13.99 from $19.99 till 7/15)
Zero Gunner 2- ($4.79 from $7.99 till 7/15)
King Jister 3 ($2.99 from $5.99 till 7/16)

That’s all for at this time and this week, mates. We’ll be again subsequent week with extra new video games, extra gross sales, extra critiques, and doubtless extra information too. I’m going to chill out this weekend by taking part in by means of the unique Zelda on NES, I feel. What are you all going to rise up to? I hope you may have an exquisite weekend, and as at all times, thanks for studying!