Reviews Featuring ‘Vampire Survivors’ & ‘Brotato’, Plus Today’s New Releases and Sales – TouchArcade

Hey light readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Spherical-Up for August seventeenth, 2023. In as we speak’s article, our pal Mikhail treats us to 2 full-sized evaluations of some latest video games. After that, we’ve received a bunch of latest releases to have a look at, and there are some massive weapons within the lot. We’ve received summaries of all those price summarizing, as ever. Lastly, we’ve received some lists of latest and expiring gross sales so that you can peruse. There’s lots to learn as we speak, so let’s get to it!

Evaluations & Mini-Views

Vampire Survivors ($4.99)

What hasn’t been mentioned about Vampire Survivors by now? Probably the most well-liked Steam Deck video games because the system launched went on to launch on Xbox and likewise cellular. I’ve written about it a number of occasions protecting the sport on Steam Deck, iOS, the DLC, and extra since launch. I used to be at all times interested in how a possible Swap port can be based mostly on how demanding Vampire Survivors will get within the late recreation with the body price dropping even on Xbox Collection X. I’ve now performed Vampire Survivors on my Swap and Swap Lite docked, with contact controls, and handheld for evaluation.

Vampire Survivors on Swap is similar bullet heaven prime down expertise, but it surely arrives with all patches and content material from the get go. Each DLC packs can be found as nicely, however I couldn’t take a look at these for this evaluation. In the event you’ve not performed it but, you play as one among many characters utilizing a selected weapon to outlive waves of enemies that maintain getting stronger and discover large maps that dramatically differ in construction. You slowly unlock extra weapons, gadgets, characters, and energy up your character and construct. Vampire Survivors has tons of unlocks, and it goes above and past with its worth.

For the reason that Swap is the very best native co-op platform with how the Pleasure-Cons allow you to principally carry two controllers to play tabletop anyplace, I hoped Vampire Survivors would permit single Pleasure-Con play. It does, and I really like how the co-op is dealt with. The person controllers vibrate when you could select a powerup or make any choice in-game. Co-op is surprisingly nice, and I’m certain it’ll pull an Overcooked on some buddy teams you’ve with how a lot you’ll be able to mess issues up in a great way.

In the event you already personal Vampire Survivors on one other platform, the co-op mode on this launch is coming as a free replace later as we speak or tomorrow relying in your timezone. It would even be out whenever you’re studying this. The sport contents are the identical. The Swap model gives the whole lot the others do, however has the advantages of being on Swap which implies seamless docked and handheld play, cloud save assist throughout Swap techniques, and even contact controls for motion.

Visually, Vampire Survivors seems because it ought to on Swap. Efficiency is the place it isn’t as good as enjoying on Steam Deck or Xbox. That is anticipated although given how advanced issues can get in a while in a run. With the whole lot thought of and my expertise in Vampire Survivors throughout each present platform, I’m happy with the Swap port.

Vampire Survivors on Swap is the whole lot I hoped for in a port and extra. Whereas it has some body price points, which model of the sport doesn’t at this level? In the event you one way or the other haven’t performed it via its Xbox, cellular, or PC launch, that is it. I didn’t get to attempt the DLC but, however Vampire Survivors is an ideal match for Swap, and completely price shopping for proper now. Hopefully poncle can add in cross save assist in some unspecified time in the future so I can go from Xbox Collection X to iPhone to Steam Deck to Nintendo Swap with my save file. -Mikhail Madnani

SwitchArcade Rating: 5/5

Brotato ($4.99)

In the event you’re conversant in Brotato in any respect, you could be questioning why it’s price getting when Vampire Survivors is on the market on Swap this week. Blobfish’s tackle the highest down shooter survival recreation with Brotato is definitely wonderful and distinctive in its personal approach. It completely enhances Vampire Survivors and is price your time.

Brotato focuses extra on its roguelike and shooter parts than Vampire Survivors does. Brotato‘s spin on the method makes it contemporary sufficient to play alongside Vampire Survivors, and it even excels in its Swap port. My challenge with Brotato on PC and cellular additionally applies right here. The music is forgettable and among the artwork won’t enchantment to you. Calling it Isaac meets Vampire Survivors in its aesthetic is apt. This port is the whole lot Brotato provided on different platforms, however now in a fantastic conversion for Nintendo Swap.

Brotato‘s construction has waves of enemies spawn, and you could survive these waves whereas amassing powerups and extra to make it to the following one. As you progress, you unlock extra weapons, and Brotato will get much more chaotic given you play in smaller arenas versus the bigger levels in different video games like this. With the ability to equip weapons and gadgets solely provides to the chaos.

Brotato has lots of replay worth because of the various characters you’ll be able to unlock, however I need to spotlight the accessibility choices. You possibly can tweak the expertise to your liking and even make it a lot simpler if you’d like. It’s good to see these added. The Swap port additionally has contact assist for menus, however seemingly not for the precise gameplay.

I really like seeing distinctive takes on the Vampire Survivors method, and Brotato is a distinct however glorious spin on it that’s a straightforward advice. The construction and gameplay variations make Brotato really feel contemporary sufficient, and it’s a very polished port total at a low asking value. I hope to ultimately see cross development added in Brotato so I can carry my Steam Deck progress to Swap. -Mikhail Madnani

SwitchArcade Rating: 4.5/5

Bonus: Must you purchase Vampire Survivors or Brotato?

In the event you learn my evaluations of each video games proper above this, you need to already know the reply to this query. Sure, you could purchase each. Identical to potatoes and garlic, they go rather well collectively providing unimaginable worth for simply $5 every, and have sufficient variations to face aside with their gameplay loops. Each even have nice Swap ports. Since each video games are additionally good choose up and play experiences, I say purchase each. You’ll not remorse it. Hopefully Halls of Torment and Holocure hit Swap this 12 months as nicely. Give me all of those video games on Swap. -Mikhail Madnani

New Releases

Vampire Survivors ($4.99)

There are some video games that don’t actually should be launched, and I feel proper right here, proper now, Vampire Survivors is one among them. The hit recreation has made its option to many platforms already, and now it’s right here on Swap. Keep away from, assault, power-up, unlock. Our pal Mikhail has his personal phrases about it which you’ve doubtlessly learn already, however for those who didn’t, I have to refer you to the above evaluation.

Crimson Useless Redemption ($49.99)

It’s uncommon to see a noteworthy Rockstar launch come to the Swap, so let’s all bask on this second. That is after all the writer’s genre-defining open world western recreation, and also you don’t want me to enter an excessive amount of element about it. There are roughly a billion evaluations and video essays on it already, in spite of everything. I can’t communicate to the standard of the port but, however they did throw in Undead Nightmare to assist sweeten the pot. The massive downside is that the web modes aren’t right here, and that was an enormous a part of the enjoyable within the authentic variations. Nicely, what are you able to do? Right here it’s: purchase it, or don’t.

Quantum: Recharged ($9.99)

Maybe I’m out of the loop, however I hadn’t actually heard of Atari’s Quantum till I performed it on the Atari 50 assortment. I don’t suppose the arcade authentic is probably the most wonderful recreation on the planet, however the core idea of encircling issues together with your ship is one thing this NiGHTS into Desires fan can get behind. Maybe this Recharged tackle it’s going to carry its concepts collectively right into a extra engaging expertise? You get the acquainted Recharged presentation, the acquainted modes, and a few new power-ups. I hope to be reviewing this one quickly, however we’ll must see how the items fall into place.

Shinobi Non Grata ($14.99)

I’ve had my eye on this one for some time and I’m glad to see it’s lastly obtainable on Swap. Look, I’m a game-playing fellow in my mid-40s. I see side-scrolling ninja motion recreation, I play side-scrolling ninja motion recreation. It’s simply that straightforward. This one looks as if it’s going to be one, with seven totally different weapons to utilize and a very pleasing presentation. Let’s hope it lives as much as its appreciable potential!

Arcade Archives Darkish Journey ($7.99)

, I wish to suppose I do know my gaming historical past fairly nicely, however each now and again Hamster finds one thing that even I haven’t heard of. For instance, right here’s a 1987 Konami recreation I one way or the other missed out on. Darkish Journey is a top-down motion recreation for as much as three gamers, and it attracts on lots of the identical inspirations many Konami motion video games of the period did. Now, the truth that it has been swept away by the tides of historical past isn’t a fantastic signal for its high quality, however that isn’t a tough rule by any means. Try the video I’ve put rather than the same old screenshot and also you’ll in all probability have a good suggestion of whether or not or not you need to soar in.

Marble It Up! Extremely ($29.99)

Generally I have a look at a recreation and have a look at its value and have bother reconciling the 2. That is a type of instances. And I don’t know if that’s truthful, as a result of that is actually a enjoyable, content-rich recreation that has a lot to supply each solo gamers and people who need to dabble within the on-line mode that helps as much as eight gamers. There are additionally loads of issues to unlock, in case that’s a factor you’re into. Personally, I’m unsure I might pay thirty bucks for a marble curler, however for those who’re extra recreation for it don’t let me discourage you within the least.

Die After Sundown ($19.99)

A roguelite shooter, which is one thing we’ve numerous. This one is a 3D shooter although, in order that’s one thing rather less seen on the Swap. It spent a 12 months in Early Entry over on Steam, the place it appears to have been preferred if not beloved. Nicely, you’ll be able to in all probability guess how this one goes. Get so far as you’ll be able to, die, improve, attempt once more. Repeat till the sport is completed. Actually a well-liked method, so I gained’t be stunned if this finds an keen viewers on Swap.

Satay Store Tycoon ($14.99)

Some video games provide precisely what their title suggests, and that is a type of. You run a satay enterprise, promoting meals, utilizing the cash to improve your stuff, and promoting extra meals after that. Loop till you’re bored. Truthfully, this one is lots worse than the common Kairosoft simulation recreation, so I actually can’t suggest it until you might be irresistibly drawn in by the thought of slinging satay.

Chrome Wolf ($14.99)

Ah, I keep in mind this one. It’s a little bit of an oldie so far as KEMCO RPGs go, having launched a number of years in the past on cellular platforms. In lots of methods it’s the same old fare from this prolific writer, but it surely does current the gimmick of having the ability to use tanks in battles. Customise your tank the best way you prefer it and head into battle with the enemy forces. I’m not the largest fan of the sport, however I do know lots of KEMCO followers loved it again within the day. Possibly you’ll too, for those who like tanks sufficient?

Aery – Move of Time ($9.99)

It’s one other Aery recreation. Fly round some fairly environments, gather goobers, and get some bland platitudes spewed at you. I understood why individuals loved the primary one, however I’m a bit perplexed that individuals are nonetheless down for the tenth one. So long as they’re making individuals completely happy, I can’t complain an excessive amount of.

A Fortress Filled with Cats ($3.99)

Discover cats in a citadel. Discover secret areas within the citadel and discover extra cats. Comply with the story of why you’re discovering cats in a citadel. In the event you benefit from the pure act of discovering hidden objects, otherwise you identical to cats, this could be 4 bucks well-spent.

Hidden Shapes: Cat Realm + Trick or Cats ($4.99)

Extra hidden cats. These ones are hidden shapes, so the mechanism is somewhat totally different from the earlier recreation. In the event you performed any of the opposite Hidden Shapes video games from QUByte, you in all probability understand how this one works. In the event you like the kind of puzzle they provide, you do get a good bang on your buck.

Gauntler ($4.99)

5-dollar Swap platformer power, served up scorching. The gimmick right here is that your character has a pair of magic gauntlets whose skills shall be wanted to flee the mess they’ve gotten into. Not significantly inspiring, however not each recreation must be.

The Bin Bunch

Duck Race ($2.99)

Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator ($19.99)

Forklift 2024 – The Simulation ($14.99)

Gross sales

(North American eShop, US Costs)

Hmm, some attention-grabbing video games within the record as we speak. Trinity Set off for thirty bucks actually has extra enchantment than the identical recreation at fifty, and Lonely Mountains: Downhill is at its lowest value but. Nicely, verify via each of these lists. They’re not overly lengthy and there are many good video games in there.

Choose New Video games on Sale

Soccer Supervisor 2023 Contact ($17.99 from $44.99 till 8/24)
Skye Tales ($11.19 from $13.99 till 8/24)
Tower Up ($1.99 from $2.99 till 8/28)
Necrosmith ($4.79 from $7.99 till 8/31)
Akiba’s Journey: Hellbound & Debriefed ($8.99 from $29.99 till 8/31)
Trinity Set off ($29.99 from $49.99 till 8/31)
Trinity Set off Deluxe Version ($35.99 from $59.99 till 8/31)
Courageous Soldier ($3.49 from $4.99 till 9/1)
Sissa’s Path ($2.99 from $4.99 till 9/1)
Neko Secret Homecoming ($6.99 from $9.99 till 9/1)
Fairly Women Breakers Plus ($4.19 from $6.99 till 9/1)
Informal Problem Gamers Membership ($2.49 from $4.99 till 9/1)
Tremendous Jagger Bomb ($1.99 from $4.99 till 9/1)
Drunken Fist ($2.79 from $7.99 till 9/1)
Swordship ($11.99 from $19.99 till 9/6)

Transfer or Die: Unleashed ($5.99 from $14.99 till 9/6)
LEGO Bricktales ($17.99 from $29.99 till 9/6)
Curious Expedition ($3.74 from $14.99 till 9/6)
Say No! Extra ($3.74 from $14.99 till 9/6)
Wavetale ($17.99 from $29.99 till 9/6)
Lonely Mountains: Downhill ($7.99 from $19.99 till 9/6)
Cursed to Golf ($11.99 from $19.99 till 9/6)
Holy Potatoes! What the Hell?! ($1.99 from $15.00 till 9/6)
Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash Rescue DX ($4.49 from $17.99 till 9/6)
Sherlock Holmes The Woke up ($19.99 from $39.99 till 9/7)
123 Dots ($3.99 from $9.99 till 9/7)
MathLand ($2.39 from $5.99 till 9/7)

Gross sales Ending Tomorrow, Friday, August 18th

9 Monkeys of Shaolin ($2.99 from $19.99 till 8/18)
Ash of Gods: Redemption ($2.99 from $19.99 till 8/18)
Bee Simulator ($3.99 from $39.99 till 8/18)
Bust Tycoon Evening and Day ($4.89 from $13.99 till 8/18)
Collab Ball ($2.04 from $4.99 till 8/18)
Cube Legacy ($3.74 from $14.99 till 8/18)
Dr. Fetus’ Imply Meat Machine ($7.99 from $9.99 till 8/18)
Egglia Rebirth ($13.99 from $19.99 till 8/18)
Gemini Arms ($6.64 from $9.49 till 8/18)
Horatio Goes Snowboarding ($2.79 from $6.99 till 8/18)
Searching Simulator 2: Elite Version ($6.99 from $69.99 till 8/18)
King’s Bounty II ($7.99 from $39.99 till 8/18)
Lila’s Story and the Hidden Forest ($1.99 from $4.99 till 8/18)
Loco Parentis ($7.79 from $9.99 till 8/18)
Misplaced Artifacts: Golden Island ($2.09 from $2.99 till 8/18)

Misplaced in Concord ($2.09 from $6.99 till 8/18)
Maggie the Magnet ($1.99 from $4.99 till 8/18)
Mato Anomalies ($19.99 from $39.99 till 8/18)
Mato Anomalies Digital Deluxe ($22.49 from $44.99 till 8/18)
Missile Dancer ($6.99 from $9.99 till 8/18)
Otoko Cross Fairly Boys Mahjong Solitaire ($4.19 from $6.99 till 8/18)
Panic Porcupine ($4.79 from $7.99 till 8/18)
Fairly Women Tile Match ($3.59 from $5.99 till 8/18)
Raging Blasters ($10.29 from $14.70 till 8/18)
Redeemer Enhanced Version ($2.24 from $14.99 till 8/18)
Street 96 ($5.98 from $19.96 till 8/18)
Street 96: Mile 0 ($10.39 from $12.99 till 8/18)
RPG Time: The Legend of Wright ($14.99 from $29.99 till 8/18)
RunBean Galactic ($2.99 from $4.99 till 8/18)
SUPERHOT ($12.49 from $24.99 till 8/18)
The Unicorn Princess ($3.99 from $39.99 till 8/18)
Wind of Shuriken ($3.19 from $7.99 till 8/18)
WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship ($4.99 from $49.99 till 8/18)
Zorro The Chronicles ($10.49 from $34.99 till 8/18)

That’s all for as we speak, associates. We’ll be again tomorrow with the remaining releases of the week, plus no matter gross sales and information roll in in the course of the day. I went and watched Barbie as we speak with Mrs. Musgrave. An odd film, however an excellent one. This concludes Shaun’s Scorching Film Evaluations for the day. I hope you all have a fantastic Thursday, and as at all times, thanks for studying!