As we’ve mentioned previously, eShop release dates are getting a little bit more dynamic than they used to be. This is a good thing, as it reflects the positive third-party support coming the Switch’s way, and with crowded weekly schedules and occasional multi-platform launches publishers are more than happy to break the ‘release on a Thursday’ eShop download model.
As a result today (24th October) brings us four new games, though it’s three in Europe. For those of you that have lost track, below is a reminder of what’s coming – they should go live at some point today (likely morning in the US, early afternoon in Europe).
Sure to be tempting with Halloween around the corner. Forget the questionable movie, this promises “a 16-bit-inspired battle against the undead in a 2D, nonlinear, action-packed adventure”. WayForward has earned plenty of credibility over the years and this looks enticing; our review will be with you later today.
A strategy and adventure game set in the crime-ridden city of Freeburg. You assume the role of Police Chief Jack Boyd – voiced by Jon St. John (Duke Nukem) – and have to tackle a wide range of crimes, assigning officers to certain jobs and facing numerous moral dilemmas along the way. The ultimate aim is to raise $500,000 in 180 days, but you can choose to do that in any way you wish.
Knight Terrors (Nicalis) – £2.69 / $2.99USD
This budget title offers simple controls but arcade-style challenge; you have to dodge dangers and also destroy any creatures that come your way. It could be a bit of fun for Halloween, but we’ll brave the horror and let you know what we think in a review.
Just Dance 2018 (Ubisoft) – $59.99USD (NA-only)
The popular series (we assume) continues with this latest entry, including over 40 tracks at launch on the cartridge and over 300 more through ‘Just Dance Unlimited’. It even has a ‘Mario dance’, above, which is both humorous and slightly worrying.
[Update: we should mention that prior to these titles Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon also arrived in North America this week for $59.99USD] Also of note, Violett will be another early arrival this week in Europe, due on 25th October.
So, are you tempted by any of these titles?