Hi there light readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Spherical-Up for June twenty seventh, 2023. In at present’s article, we’ve bought a few fast evaluations to take a look at earlier than moving into the brand new releases of the day. The video games in query are Valthirian Arc: Hero College Story 2 and Skautfold: Usurper, and I wasn’t too impressed with both of them. After that, it’s the brand new releases, which embody the newest Story of Seasons recreation. Lastly, we’ve bought the lists of the most recent gross sales and expiring reductions.
Evaluations & Mini-Views
Valthirian Arc: Hero College Story 2 ($19.99)
They who chase two rabbits shall catch neither. That saying is true extra typically than I’d favor, and it’s a great way to explain Valthirian Arc: Hero College Story 2. It tries to be a college simulator and an RPG, and it doesn’t do a really satisfying job of both. The RPG bits are so simplified and inventory that they get uninteresting virtually instantly, and the simulation points simply really feel shallow and missing. There are some minigames linked to high school occasions, and people aren’t very enjoyable both. Wait, is that three rabbits? So as to add insult to harm, this recreation is sort of buggy at current. Like, I’ve had some real game-ending bugs that presumably are the results of flags not correctly working. They don’t even appear to be constant, so… tread fastidiously.
The most important problem with Valthirian Arc: Hero College Story 2 proper now’s the overall bugginess of it. If it will get some fixes, I’m certain it is going to settle into that very same area of interest the primary recreation did. Not that fascinating for simulation followers, nor all that thrilling for RPG followers, however for individuals who really feel like dabbling in a low-impact model of each put collectively, it’s okay. It’s too unhealthy it isn’t greater than that, as a result of the idea is de facto good and a sequel is ideally the place issues ought to return collectively.
SwitchArcade Rating: 2.5/5
Skautfold: Usurper ($14.99)
I’ve mentioned it many instances earlier than, and I’ll say it once more: we’re so flooded with high quality Metroidvania-style video games at this level {that a} new entry within the style actually must do one thing fascinating to face out. And no, including in Souls-like components aren’t going to do it anymore. The primary gimmick Skautfold: Usurper has going for it’s that fight is extremely deadly. Like, a single mistake could be devastating and it doesn’t matter how deep into the sport or upgraded you is likely to be. Your protection is quickly weakened while you assault, so the extra aggressive you might be, the much less harm you may survive.
That’s one thing, however that’s the one actual trick the sport has up its sleeve. In any other case it’s completely common in each different respect. If you really want a brand new Metroidvania-style recreation proper now, Skautfold: Usurper will do. In any other case, it’s laborious to seek out a lot enthusiasm for this one.
SwitchArcade Rating: 3/5
New Releases
Story of Seasons: A Fantastic Life ($49.99)
For those who learn yesterday’s version of the SwitchArcade Spherical-Up, you’ll have seen our pal Mikhail’s overview of this newest Story of Seasons launch. It’s a remake of the popular Gamecube/PlayStation 2 recreation that first got here out when the collection was nonetheless going below the title Harvest Moon. And hey, it’s a strong remake. It has upgraded visuals, extra marriage candidates, extra animals, seasonal occasions, and a complete lot of little high quality of life enhancements. A straightforward advice to followers of farming/gradual life sims.
Charade Maniacs ($49.99)
9! 9 hunks to smooch! Concept Manufacturing facility, the actual maniacs listed here are you! Anyway, this can be a visible novel a few group of people who find themselves transported to a different world. Their solely probability to flee is to behave out little dramas, which is all effectively and good besides one in all them is a traitor. Your job is evident: do your greatest appearing job, decide a good-looking man to smooch, and discover the traitor. Hopefully the traitor isn’t the one you wish to smooch. That will be awkward. Numerous decisions to make right here, as we regularly see with Concept Manufacturing facility’s tackle this style.
Little Buddies: Pet Island ($39.99)
Oh, we’re doing one other one in all these? Properly, I suppose it’s been a number of years for the reason that first one. Anyway, Nintendogs hasn’t been round for some time, and there are numerous builders who attempt to fill that absence. That is the follow-up to one in all them, and I assume its very existence signifies that recreation will need to have linked effectively sufficient with the viewers. 9 totally different pet breeds, tons of equipment, and a bunch of actions to do together with your canine which might be linked to the brand new setting of Pet Island.
Raging Bytes ($14.99)
KEMCO typically goes again to the identical effectively many times for its releases. Hey, I received’t begrudge it because it clearly works out for the long-in-the-tooth writer. However if you wish to see one thing uncommon with the KEMCO title utilized to it, right here’s Raging Bytes. It’s a zombie apocalypse RPG with journey recreation components and a turn-based battle system. I’ll have a overview of this one quickly as I’ve been trying ahead to it since I attempted it out eventually yr’s Tokyo Sport Present. That is already out there on cellular if that’s your druthers.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator ($8.99)
Oddly, that is precisely what it says on the tin. You get a plastic duck, and watch it float round. You then get extra geese, and so they’re floating round too. There are some particular geese, and the geese would possibly work together. However sure, simply sit back and watch the geese. It is likely to be what you’re in search of at present.
Dolmenjord – Viking Islands ($2.99)
A puzzle recreation of kinds the place every stage duties you with inserting the items of every settlement following explicit guidelines. There are sixty ranges in complete, and should you like your logic puzzlers you’ll possible get pleasure from seeing this one via to the tip. Not unhealthy for a couple of bucks.
Shimazu ($7.99)
A reasonably generic-looking aspect scrolling motion platformer, that includes forty-two ranges to play. It doesn’t assist TV mode, and you realize what which means: contact controls are possible required. You would select a tasty Arcade Archives launch like Ninja Spirit for a similar value, so make your choice fastidiously.
Swap Sides 2 – Sea Sandwich ($1.99)
From the identical developer as Shimazu. It’s a touch-screen required limitless motion recreation. Although it’s solely two bucks, I don’t assume there’s a lot worth in it in any respect. I received’t say depart it within the bin, however perhaps depart it subsequent to the bin.
Gross sales
(North American eShop, US Costs)
Some cool video games hitting new low costs within the inbox at present. No one Saves the World, Shovel Knight Dig, and Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Collection are all value contemplating. Not a lot within the outbox, and I believe I can safely depart it to you to test each lists and see if something grabs you.
Choose New Video games on Sale
No one Saves the World ($12.49 from $24.99 till 7/3)Harvest Moon: One World ($24.99 from $49.99 till 7/3)Wild Weapons Reloaded ($9.99 from $19.99 till 7/3)Shovel Knight Dig ($14.99 from $24.99 till 7/5)SD Gundam Battle Alliance ($32.99 from $59.99 till 7/10)JoJo’s Weird Journey: ASB R ($29.99 from $49.99 till 7/10)Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Collection ($17.99 from $39.99 till 7/10)Automobile Parking Multiplayer ($22.49 from $24.99 till 7/10)Chronicles of two Heroes ($15.99 from $19.99 till 7/10)Tin Hearts ($22.49 from $29.99 till 7/10)Anima: GoM Arcane Version ($4.49 from $29.99 till 7/10)The Final Employee ($13.99 from $19.99 till 7/15)Tiny Troopers International Ops ($13.99 from $19.99 till 7/17)The Falconeer: Warrior Version ($9.29 from $29.99 till 7/17)
Gross sales Ending Tomorrow, Wednesday, June twenty eighth
FerroSlug ($2.83 from $5.67 till 6/28)Historical past 2048 ($1.99 from $4.99 till 6/28)Simply Black Jack ($1.99 from $2.99 till 6/28)Miniature: The Story Puzzle ($1.99 from $3.99 till 6/28)Overlanders ($1.99 from $24.99 till 6/28)Ploid ($2.00 from $5.00 till 6/28)Ploid Saga ($5.99 from $11.99 till 6/28)Retro Sport Pack ($1.99 from $4.99 till 6/28)Tremendous Loop Drive ($1.99 from $3.99 till 6/28)Tremendous Mabus Mania ($3.94 from $7.89 till 6/28)West of Loathing ($5.50 from $11.00 till 6/28)
That’s all for at present, pals. As I write this, I’m about one hour away from getting my newest vaccine shot. Barring any unexpected unintended effects (that are at all times potential), I’ll be again tomorrow with extra new releases, extra gross sales, and maybe extra evaluations and information. We’ll should see what occurs. I hope you all have a terrific Tuesday, and as at all times, thanks for studying!
