Another week has come and gone and that means it’s time to look at what games have been announced as coming to Switch, again the games that are really big news, will have their own post, so be sure to keep an eye out for those, but for the rest, here are this weeks games.
Obsidian Entertainment are known for their amazing RPG’s having worked on the Fallout, Neverwinter Nights and Knights of the Old Republic series, so when they released the first Pillars of Eternity, people took notice. We now have word, via Game Informer that the studio is working with another company to port the next entry in the series, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire across to consoles, Switch being included. Sadly we have nothing else for now, but thats still a pretty cool game joining the Switch game library.
Victor Vran: Overkill Edition is an action RPG similar to the likes of Diablo but its a little bit more metal. You can play online and local co-op through the game and there’s two expansions included as well one of which you play through as the band Motörhead.
It was hinted at last month, but now we have actual confirmation that the mobile and Mac OS delight Old Man’s Journey is making its way to Nintendo Switch and its coming in just a few weeks. The game has you take the role of Old Man, as a mysterious letter, sends him on a quest to remember elements of his past, things long since forgotten. Players will need to solve puzzles in order to progress and complete the journey.
At Sundown is a top down shooter, where you compete against your friends in a deathmatch where only the best will survive. Players will need to create and adapt to some very strategic gameplay, as in the shadows of this dark world in which you only become visible when you shoot, dash or slash. See or be seen, kill or be killed. How long will you survive At Sundown? The game is set to release this Autumn, no specific date has been provided as of yet.
Attack of the Earthlings combines turn-based combat and stealth in a dark comedic single player campaign, where you the player, take control of the native alien race to defend your home world from the invading humans. Taking control of the Swarmers, you will convert human flesh into alien muscle, this turn based strategy game will test your planning skills, especially if you want to save your home planet. No release date or window has been given as of yet.
Inspired by 16-bit games like Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts, Wonder Boy in Monster World and more, Fox n Forests is an action platformer, loaded with puzzle elements. Your weapon is a magic melee crossbow that can not only be used for ranged and close up combat, but empowers you to seamlessly switch between 2 seasons per level, completely changing the whole environment and resulting in amazing secrets, tricky skill tests and thriving exploration.
Mobile developer Netmarble has announced that they are bringing their hit, Seven Knights to Nintendo Switch. The land of Asgar is in need of brave warriors who can face the God of Destruction and preserve peace. It is up to you, along with Evan and Karin, to put together a band of warriors to save the land and achieve victory! While we don’t have any game footage, we do have the launch trailer from its mobile release.
There’s another point-and-click adventure coming to the Switch, this one is Exordium Games’ Bear With Me. The story follows a 10-year-old girl and her imaginary friends as they solve the mystery of her brother’s disappearance.
The game should be out in Q2 2018.
TurtlePop: Journey to Freedom is a game that offers it all, platforming, multiple puzzle genres and a quirky cast of characters. Here players will need to adapt as they change between platform and puzzle gameplay with features including multi character control and turtle-linking, environment manipulation via block swapping, item deployment and match 3 mechanics that make challenges even more fresh, intense and fun. The game is the first from the studio, Zengami and is also a Switch exclusive, with the launch expected in March.
Have you ever wanted to be a senior citizens, as they try to escape Death, well neither have I, but in Coffin Dodgers, that is what you will be doing. Taking control of one of many quirky retirement village residents, they will do what they need to in order to escape Death, including pimping out their mobility scooter. Racers must battle it out against The Grim Reaper and other competitors over a 13 race Championship, where only the most skilled racer will survive. There are 4 distinct areas within the Sunny Pines Retirement Community, each featuring it’s own mini tournament in which your rank against other competitors will ensure you progress to the next stage; however finish bottom of the pile and the Reaper gets to take your soul. The final race takes place over each of the 4 areas in a straight shoot out between you and the Grim Reaper.
So, this week saw 10 games announced for Switch, do any there grab your attention?
FREEDOM WARS Remastered, Once Again and Super Onion Boy+
To pass the time.
Or in the office, we won't judge
