Hello gaming enthusiasts, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Roundup for August 27th, 2024. Today's update begins with some exciting news, followed by a game review and a look at new releases. We'll conclude with our usual sales reports. Let's dive in!
News
Nintendo Direct/Indie World Showcase Recap
As predicted by some industry insiders, Nintendo surprised us with a last-minute Nintendo Direct, featuring a combined Partner Showcase and Indie World Showcase totaling 40 minutes. While primarily showcasing third-party titles and indie games, the presentation is now complete, and you can watch the full recording above. A detailed summary of the key announcements will be provided tomorrow.
Reviews & Mini-Views
EGGCONSOLE Star Trader PC-8801mkIIsr ($6.49)
This untranslated EGGCONSOLE release presents a familiar dilemma: is the game enjoyable despite the language barrier? Star Trader blends adventure and side-scrolling shooter elements, but neither aspect shines. The adventure sections feature appealing art, but the shooter segments suffer from the PC-8801's limitations, resulting in choppy visuals. The gameplay loop involves completing quests to earn money for ship upgrades, but the heavy reliance on Japanese text makes it challenging for non-Japanese speakers. While some brute-forcing is possible, the experience is significantly hampered without understanding the narrative.
Star Trader offers a glimpse into gaming history, but its enjoyment is severely diminished by the untranslated text. While curious players might find some entertainment, a strong recommendation is difficult to justify.
SwitchArcade Score: 3/5
Select New Releases
Crypt Custodian ($19.99)
This top-down action-adventure game follows Pluto, a recently deceased cat, on a journey through the afterlife. Players explore, battle enemies with a broom, meet quirky characters, and overcome challenging bosses. While following a familiar formula, Crypt Custodian delivers a polished and enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
Sales
(North American eShop, US Prices)
For fans of colorful shooters, the Dreamer series and Harpoon Shooter Nozomi are worth investigating. Also recommended is 1000xRESIST, along with titles like Star Wars games, Citizen Sleeper, Paradise Killer, and Haiku, the Robot. Don't forget to check out the Tomb Raider collection!
Select New Sales
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Sales Ending Tomorrow, August 28th
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That concludes today's roundup. Join us tomorrow for a deeper dive into the Nintendo Direct announcements, along with new game releases, sales, and additional reviews. Have a fantastic Tuesday, and thank you for reading!
