Hiya light readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Spherical-Up for July 14th, 2023. In as we speak’s article, our pal Mikhail has his detailed overview of the extremely surprising however very enjoyable SpongeBob SquarePants Particular Pack for Futurlab’s PowerWash Simulator. After that, we now have a number of new releases to have a look at. Nothing significantly nice as we speak, however such is the ebb and movement of the eShop. Lastly, we’ve acquired gross sales. These are fairly good, with some new low costs on particular Sq. Enix titles that you simply gained’t wish to miss. Let’s get to the video games!
Critiques & 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 anticipate 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 needed 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 places 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 foul factor, however that is the sport’s first paid DLC pack, so I hoped to see extra on that entrance.
The degrees themselves are wonderful together with the automobiles, however I want the builders had included the insides of sure places right here. In contrast to 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 overview 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 sport 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, nevertheless it actually is for followers. A number of care went into it, and I can’t look ahead to 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 affords, however I’ve loved my time with it on Swap and Steam Deck already. I’m now taking part in it on PS5 as nicely. In the event you, like me, take pleasure in PowerWash Simulator and wish to maintain supporting it whereas getting new ranges, this DLC is value grabbing. It’s only a disgrace that gyro assist 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 of. 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 as we speak with out breaking your financial institution, not less than.
Puzzle by Nikoli S Hitori ($4.99)
One other considered one of these fascinating logic puzzlers from Hamster. As typical with these, it’s in all probability simpler so that you can be taught the sport by taking part in it than by me attempting to elucidate it. Basically it’s one other a kind of video games the place you need to fill in cells based on 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 Citadel’ ($14.99)
This can be a pretty clear homage to Castlevania, and if nothing else it actually appears to be an earnest effort. I’m undecided if it’s going to current an ideal worth for fifteen bucks, because the competitors for side-scrollers is sort of fierce on the Swap. May be value keeping track of for a deep sale, although.
Summer time Occasion Time ($9.50)
One other SAT-BOX minigame assortment meant 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 probably not 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 obtainable on the eShop you can strive.
Eroblast: Waifu Relationship Sim ($14.99)
It’s bizarre that there are a handful of match-3 puzzler/lewd courting sim hybrids, however I suppose if there’s an viewers then there will probably be a present. The stats that matter: 2 hundred puzzle levels to play, 13 ladies to romance, thirty-plus routes for every, and greater than seventy risque photos to unlock. I’m positive you don’t want me to let you know if that is your sort 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 Prepare Experience 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 meanwhile. I’ve included what I felt have been the very best ones, however there’s extra there should you care to look. EA can also be doing a sale, and if you wish to seize the final FIFA sport on the Swap, now could be 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. Could possibly be value . Over within the outbox, Metropolis Connection’s newest sale is wrapping up. Now’s 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 Occasion! ($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)
Varied 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)House 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 Power – 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)Detrimental 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 as we speak and this week, mates. We’ll be again subsequent week with extra new video games, extra gross sales, extra opinions, and possibly extra information too. I’m going to loosen up 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’ve got an exquisite weekend, and as all the time, thanks for studying!
