{"id":136706,"date":"2026-04-02T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-199438"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:00:00","slug":"guide-100-switch-1-2-games-to-check-out-in-nintendos-find-save-play-sale-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2026\/04\/02\/guide-100-switch-1-2-games-to-check-out-in-nintendos-find-save-play-sale-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide: 100+ Switch 1 &amp; 2 Games To Check Out In Nintendo&#8217;s &#8216;Find Save Play&#8217; Sale (Europe)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/afe005ca2ca7c\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/afe005ca2ca7c\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Another month, another whopping great eShop sale to peruse, and another round up from your friends at NL who over the years have reviewed a hefty chunk of Switch games.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, a quick look in our backend (steady!) shows we&#8217;ve got&#8230; blimey&#8230; 3,415 Switch 1 &amp; 2 game reviews live at the time of writing. We&#8217;ve been busy since 2017!<\/p>\n<p>Looking at the games in Nintendo&#8217;s European &#8220;FIND SAVE PLAY&#8221; eShop sale, there&#8217;s 130 by our count that we&#8217;ve scored 9\/10+. We&#8217;ve consolidated some of those into the entries below and added any we couldn&#8217;t fit in the list at the very end.<\/p>\n<p>While Nintendo says this runs until 12th April, they also highlight <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/en-gb\/Nintendo-eShop\/Nintendo-eShop-Sale\/Nintendo-eShop-Sale-1460557.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a bunch of games<\/a> that are discounted until the 16th, so we&#8217;ve included all of those, too. Some real winners, and no mistake.<\/p>\n<p>As ever, if you&#8217;re looking to grab some eShop credit before diving in, we&#8217;ve got you covered with the following links from <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.nintendolife.com\/\">our store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch\/13_sentinels_aegis_rim\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/bbdd92bc27501\/13-sentinels-aegis-rim-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (Switch)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/13_sentinels_aegis_rim\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/07b33d835e430\/13-sentinels-aegis-rim-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"246\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (Switch)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Atlus<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Vanillaware<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>12th Apr 2022 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>12th Apr 2022 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a314.99 (-70% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a349.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/13_sentinels_aegis_rim\">13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim<\/a> is a wonderful achievement for dynamic storytelling, as it puts forth a compelling and multifaceted narrative that\u2019ll keep you guessing right up until the very end.<\/p>\n<p>This excellent story, combined with enjoyable combat portions, a striking art style, and some top-notch voice acting make for an experience that you shouldn&#8217;t miss. It\u2019s the kind of game that\u2019ll have you wishing that you could play it again for the first time, just so all its best elements could be new again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">Please note that some external links on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click them and make a purchase we may receive a small percentage of the sale. Please read our <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/advertising\">FTC Disclosure<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"17630\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/17630\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/17630\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/abzu\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/5f7fd22c63cb9\/abzu-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abzu (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/abzu\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3553a1dd4327c\/abzu-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abzu (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>505 Games<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Giant Squid<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>29th Nov 2018 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>29th Nov 2018 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a33.74 (-75% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a314.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/abzu\">Abz\u00fb<\/a> is certainly a standout release on the eShop, offering up an experience that breaks from the norm of goal-based gaming in favour of something that\u2019s more focused on simply existing in a world and enjoying all its little intricacies.<\/p>\n<p>Those of you who appreciate casual adventures like taking a walk in a forest will be sure to enjoy what Giant Squid has to offer, as the dreamlike visuals, entrancing orchestral score, and deliberately sedate pace do a fantastic job of drawing the player into this alien world. Abz\u00fb isn&#8217;t a game about winning, but about the journey you take getting there.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/aegis_defenders\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a17edfd29c272\/aegis-defenders-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Aegis Defenders (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/aegis_defenders\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1d9379ea5ab9a\/aegis-defenders-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Aegis Defenders (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Humble Bundle<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>GUTS Department<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>8th Feb 2018 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>8th Feb 2018 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a33.74 (-75% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a314.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/aegis_defenders\">Aegis Defenders<\/a> is a fantastic game, brilliantly blending the tower defence and platforming genres in a unique way to produce a memorable and enjoyable experience.<\/p>\n<p>Lovable characters, interesting lore, plenty of secrets, engaging gameplay, and gorgeous presentation combine to make this a must-have for your Switch, a real gem on the eShop.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/alien_isolation\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/662ef9ca66542\/alien-isolation-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alien: Isolation (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/alien_isolation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/5978845f49aed\/alien-isolation-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alien: Isolation (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>SEGA<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Creative Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>5th Dec 2019 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>5th Dec 2019 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a39.99 (-23% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a312.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/alien_isolation\">Alien: Isolation<\/a> is a survival horror masterpiece and straight-up one of the very best horror video games ever released.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a nerve-wracking affair \u2014 a slow, methodical game of cat and mouse against a brilliantly clever recreation of one of cinema&#8217;s most infamous killers \u2014 but if you&#8217;re up to the task you&#8217;ll find one of the most satisfying gameplay experiences in the genre; a brilliant and beautiful homage to one of the greatest sci-fi movies of all time.<\/p>\n<p>Feral Interactive has done a stellar job with this Switch port and the excellent motion controls and inclusion of all previously-released DLC only go to sweeten the deal. This is essential stuff for survival horror fans.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/alwas_legacy\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/7837af2565178\/alwas-legacy-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alwa's Legacy (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/alwas_legacy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/b58ebd1d7f024\/alwas-legacy-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alwa's Legacy (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Elden Pixels<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Elden Pixels<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>29th Sep 2020 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>29th Sep 2020 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a34.72 (-65% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a313.49<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/alwas_legacy\">Alwa\u2019s Legacy<\/a> is an excellent example of how to do a <em>proper<\/em> sequel; it takes everything that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/alwas_awakening\">Alwa&#8217;s Awakening<\/a> did well and builds on it, adds in a few new ideas of its own, and corrects the issues that were previously present.<\/p>\n<p>It may be a little on the short side, but Alwa\u2019s Legacy is the special sort of game that only comes around once in a great while, reminding you of the kind of quality that\u2019s possible when a dedicated crew puts in the time to make a polished and tightly designed final product.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/ape_out\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/d162056219b3b\/ape-out-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Ape Out (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/ape_out\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a14e913ad65a4\/ape-out-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Ape Out (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Devolver Digital<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Gabe Cuzzillo<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>28th Feb 2019 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>28th Feb 2019 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a31.88 (-86% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a313.49<\/del><\/p>\n<p>The Nintendo eShop would be a considerably more exciting and interesting place if it were packed full of games like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/ape_out\">Ape Out<\/a>. It\u2019s a refreshingly original experience that more than deserves a place in any Switch owner\u2019s library.<\/p>\n<p>Difficult, frenetic gameplay, strong art direction, and an even stronger jazz drum soundtrack make this the sort of memorable game that you\u2019ll likely keep coming back to over and over for another few runs in arcade mode. Ape Out gets a strong recommendation to anyone looking for a distinct and unforgettable game for their Switch collection; it\u2019s a bit of an acquired taste, but well worth your time.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch\/apollo_justice_ace_attorney_trilogy\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/47d8b017d77cd\/apollo-justice-ace-attorney-trilogy-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Switch)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/apollo_justice_ace_attorney_trilogy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/304f5b9d31b91\/apollo-justice-ace-attorney-trilogy-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"249\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Switch)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Capcom<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Capcom<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>25th Jan 2024 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>25th Jan 2024 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a319.99 (-50% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a339.98<\/del><\/p>\n<p>We genuinely can&#8217;t believe how lucky we are that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/apollo_justice_ace_attorney_trilogy\">Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy<\/a> games exist, let alone that they&#8217;ve been lovingly polished up for the Switch. Here is some of the best writing you&#8217;ll find on the console, and it&#8217;s a steal for all three games plus extras.<\/p>\n<p>A couple of bumps here and there are to be expected with such a wealth of content (three games, DLC, and extras), but they barely leave a dent on the brilliance of this well-written and beautifully illustrated trilogy.<\/p>\n<p>And if you can&#8217;t get enough Ace Attorneys, both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/phoenix_wright_ace_attorney_trilogy\">Phoenix Wright Trilogy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/great_ace_attorney_chronicles\">The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles<\/a> are on sale, too.<\/p>\n<p><!-- cache: html:nintendolife.com\/ssl\/nintendo-switch-2\/related-articles:87148,117408 @ 1775193256 --><\/p>\n<aside class=\"block object-related\"> <\/aside>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"25706\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/25706\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/25706\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"24927\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/24927\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/24927\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Multi-Language) for Nintendo Switch\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/archvale\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/680c1f00ec48d\/archvale-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Archvale (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/archvale\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/d827538d6d2cc\/archvale-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Archvale (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Humble Games<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Idoz &amp; Phops<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>2nd Dec 2021 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>2nd Dec 2021 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a35.99 (-50% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a311.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/archvale\">Archvale<\/a> is a triumphant bullet-hell\/RPG genre mashup. Although you could argue its similarity to one or two recent releases, it trumps the competition with incredibly slick combat, simple and satisfying progression, and varied environments and enemies.<\/p>\n<p>The difficulty ramps up heavily as you progress to the later levels, so the inability to change difficulty on the fly may prove a bit of an issue for some players. Push through, however, and you\u2019ll find Archvale to be one of the most satisfying twin-stick games available right now.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/axiom_verge\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/aecccafc93c9f\/axiom-verge-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Axiom Verge (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/axiom_verge\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/38443c16091e5\/axiom-verge-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Axiom Verge (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Thomas Happ Games<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Thomas Happ Games<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>5th Oct 2017 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>5th Oct 2017 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a33.74 (-75% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a314.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/axiom_verge\">Axiom Verge<\/a> on Switch is truly an outstanding port of an outstanding game, no more and no less.<\/p>\n<p>We would strongly urge those of you who missed this game on other platforms to pick it up here; this is the full Axiom Verge experience, and it&#8217;s available in a format that supports both handheld and home play. A fantastic example of how to do a Metroidvania right.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"6744\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/6744\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/6744\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Axiom Verge\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/bad_north\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3131c866c97aa\/bad-north-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Bad North (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/bad_north\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1361302f9c5a9\/bad-north-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Bad North (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Raw Fury<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Plausible Concept<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>20th Aug 2018 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>20th Aug 2018 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a32.69 (-80% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a313.49<\/del><\/p>\n<p>A slice of Viking strategic combat right out of the heart of Scandinavia\u2019s indie development scene, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/bad_north\">Bad North<\/a> was at the vanguard of a wave of smart yet intrinsically accessible real-time strategy titles.<\/p>\n<p>Swedish developer Plausible Concept calls it \u2018micro-strategy\u2019 and it&#8217;s the perfect encapsulation of a minimalist approach that covers everything from unit management to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/monument_valley\">Monument Valley<\/a>-style isometric art style.<\/p>\n<p>With enough enemy variance to convince you you\u2019re playing an interactive episode of the <strong>Vikings<\/strong> TV show, this endlessly entertaining sea of bitesize battles will teach you to fear \u2014 and love \u2014 the sound of the oncoming horde.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/balatro\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/54e0deec8c3d1\/balatro-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Balatro (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/balatro\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/4fa7fcf48142b\/balatro-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Balatro (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>PlayStack<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>LocalThunk<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>20th Feb 2024 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>20th Feb 2024 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a310.23 (-20% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a312.79<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/balatro\">Balatro<\/a> is a roguelike for gamers who don&#8217;t like roguelikes&#8230; and then everybody else on top of that. It utterly nails what it sets out to do, providing an instantly accessible, satisfying, and addictive gameplay loop that anybody can grasp.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s an immensely enjoyable experience from the start, but as you get deeper in, there&#8217;s really nothing else quite like it. Sublime.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s out on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/balatro\">Switch 2<\/a>, too, although that version isn&#8217;t on sale. Beware that there&#8217;s no upgrading or cross-save between versions.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"27243\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/27243\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/27243\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Balatro Special Edition\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/ball_x_pit\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/152dc299ac423\/ball-x-pit-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"BALL x PIT (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/ball_x_pit\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/98ca86147e3f0\/ball-x-pit-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"BALL x PIT (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Devolver Digital<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Kenny Sun<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>15th Oct 2025 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>15th Oct 2025 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a310.79 (-20% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a313.49<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/ball_x_pit\">BALL x PIT<\/a> is a tremendous brew of so many ideas it ought to collapse under the confusion. However, it operates in such perfect balance that it appeals both to the one-more-go instinct and to more cerebral planning and creativity. Kenny Sun Studios set itself a heck of a challenge but, fortunately, hasn\u2019t dropped the ball.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s out on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/ball-x-pit-nintendo-switch-2-edition\">Switch 2<\/a>, too &#8211; and the upgrade is free.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"31394\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/31394\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/31394\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"BALL x PIT - Switch\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch\/blazblue_centralfiction_special_edition\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/97ea60e60b2eb\/blazblue-centralfiction-special-edition-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"BlazBlue CentralFiction Special Edition (Switch)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/blazblue_centralfiction_special_edition\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/7dd3eaed7c32c\/blazblue-centralfiction-special-edition-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"239\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"BlazBlue CentralFiction Special Edition (Switch)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Arc System Works<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Arc System Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>7th Feb 2019 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>8th Feb 2019 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a38.74 (-75% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a334.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/blazblue_centralfiction_special_edition\">BlazBlue CentralFiction Special Edition<\/a> may have arrived a few years late on Switch, but that delay didn&#8217;t dull the sharpness of its 2D fighting package.<\/p>\n<p>Not only does it give the Ragna saga a proper send-off with a story mode that&#8217;s so rich in character development it could be a full anime season in its own right, but it offers a staggering number of modes to keep you playing long after the credits roll. It runs silky-smooth docked or in handheld modes and runs like a dream online.<\/p>\n<p>The lack of an English dub still rankles, and new adopters are going to have to do a <em>lot<\/em> of research to understand what&#8217;s going on, but it&#8217;s well worth the effort.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/blazblue_cross_tag_battle\">BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle<\/a> is also on sale.<\/p>\n<p><!-- cache: html:nintendolife.com\/ssl\/nintendo-switch-2\/related-articles:77786 @ 1775196556 --><\/p>\n<aside class=\"block object-related\"> <\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/botany_manor\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/88834cf010a4f\/botany-manor-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Botany Manor (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/botany_manor\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/623bf44869a0b\/botany-manor-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Botany Manor (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Whitethorn Games<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Balloon Studios<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>9th Apr 2024 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>9th Apr 2024 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a315.74 (-30% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a322.49<\/del><\/p>\n<p>It looks like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pushsquare.com\/games\/ps4\/witness\" class=\"external\">The Witness<\/a> and it plays a bit like <strong>StreetPass Garden<\/strong>, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/botany_manor\">Botany Manor<\/a> blooms into something that&#8217;s not only entirely its own, but also something quite special. Don&#8217;t let its cosy aesthetics fool you \u2014 Botany Manor is packed with nicely challenging, well-designed puzzles, and isn&#8217;t afraid to tackle heavy subjects, too.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch\/capcom_fighting_collection_2\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/437eb5ac9b84b\/capcom-fighting-collection-2-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Switch)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/capcom_fighting_collection_2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/e952c89049dea\/capcom-fighting-collection-2-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"246\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Switch)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Capcom<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Capcom<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>16th May 2025 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>16th May 2025 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a322.74 (-35% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a334.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/capcom_fighting_collection_2\">Capcom Fighting Collection 2<\/a> brings an incredibly strong roster of classic arcade fighters to Nintendo Switch in one of the best compendiums of its work to date.<\/p>\n<p>This is top-notch fare, a slew of incredible games, some appearing for the first time since their original releases, replete with rollback netcode for online play, tons of unlockables, Japanese versions of all eight titles, and modern training modes to catch you up to speed.<\/p>\n<p>With both Power Stones, an unbeatable Capcom vs SNK double bill and Project Justice leading the charge, there&#8217;s really very little to complain about here. Excellent stuff.<\/p>\n<p>Capcom has loads on sale, so check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/capcom_beat_em_up_bundle\">Capcom Beat &#8216;Em Up Bundle<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/marvel_vs_capcom_fighting_collection_arcade_classics\">Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/street_fighter_30th_anniversary_collection\">Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection<\/a> if you like brawling.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"29181\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/29181\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/29181\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Capcom Fighting Collection 2\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"29402\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/29402\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/29402\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Multi-Language)\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/card_shark\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/e146fcbce9aba\/card-shark-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Card Shark (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/card_shark\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/40db7b55b18f3\/card-shark-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Card Shark (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Devolver Digital<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Nerial<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>2nd Jun 2022 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>2nd Jun 2022 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a33.59 (-80% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a317.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/card_shark\">Card Shark<\/a> is the kind of game that at first blush seems like it just won\u2019t work. Lots of dialogue bookended by brief, simplistic minigame sequences seems like it would make for an experience that would lose its lustre quickly, yet we couldn\u2019t put it down.<\/p>\n<p>Witty writing, high-stakes gameplay, and a gorgeous art style all come together here to make for a game that\u2019s well-executed and unique in its appeal. If you\u2019re looking to try something awesome that notably bucks most modern gaming trends, Card Shark is absolutely something we\u2019d recommend, well worth your time and money.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch\/catherine_full_body\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/0cc4d97456dbc\/catherine-full-body-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Catherine: Full Body (Switch)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/catherine_full_body\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/9146fa60f0dc8\/catherine-full-body-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"246\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Catherine: Full Body (Switch)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>SEGA<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Studio Zero<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>7th Jul 2020 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>7th Jul 2020 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a38.99 (-80% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a344.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/catherine_full_body\">Catherine: Full Body<\/a> is a fantastic revamp of a bona fide cult classic. With an excellent new character and several new endings slickly inserted into an already highly entertaining narrative \u2013 not to mention a slew of fun new modes \u2013 this is the <em>definitive<\/em> version of an outstanding game.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve never played Catherine before, then you&#8217;re in for an absolute treat, and if you have, we&#8217;d say there&#8217;s enough new content here to make it worth diving in all over again.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"12214\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/12214\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/12214\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Catherine Full Body\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/chicory_a_colorful_tale\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1b74551444bbd\/chicory-a-colorful-tale-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Chicory: A Colorful Tale (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/chicory_a_colorful_tale\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3a6de35e56a7c\/chicory-a-colorful-tale-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Chicory: A Colorful Tale (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Finji<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Finji<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>15th Dec 2021 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>15th Dec 2021 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a38.54 (-50% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a317.09<\/del><\/p>\n<p>As an adventure game, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/chicory_a_colorful_tale\">Chicory: A Colorful Tale<\/a> is quite sincerely up there with the very best of the genre.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s plenty to see and do and a full completion run will probably take you 25-30 hours. The characters and their travails are rich and likeable, the game\u2019s sense of humour is generally inspired, and it\u2019s all very sweet without being <em>sugary-twee<\/em> and talking down to the player. It\u2019s also an affecting little tearjerker that will definitely strike a chord if you make art, and almost certainly will even if you don\u2019t \u2013 so long as you\u2019re capable of pretty basic empathy.<\/p>\n<p>Chicory is simple to play but impressively long and complex, with perfect controls, performance and visuals. Throw yourself into painting the world and you\u2019ll be left with a game that\u2019s very much your own and speaks to you directly \u2013 a beautiful marriage of mechanics, themes and visuals.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/clockwork_aquario\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/d6fe1b709ca94\/clockwork-aquario-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Clockwork Aquario (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/clockwork_aquario\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/9d7ec5663a68e\/clockwork-aquario-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Clockwork Aquario (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>ININ Games<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Westone<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>14th Dec 2021 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>30th Nov 2021 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a32.69 (-70% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a38.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/clockwork_aquario\">Clockwork Aquario<\/a> was a long time coming, but it was definitely worth the wait. An obvious labour of love, this ill-fated arcade gem has been improbably recovered, restored, and reassembled, and it never feels like anything less than a carefully unearthed treasure that\u2019s been polished until it shines.<\/p>\n<p>It won\u2019t take long to beat \u2014 and it shouldn\u2019t, because a good 30-year-old arcade platformer is supposed to be short and sweet \u2014 but what the game lacks in length it more than makes up for in entertainment and raw creativity, with stages pitting you against everything from mechanical flying fish to a gigantic egg-dropping robo-penguin.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the sort of game you come back to again and again because you <em>want<\/em> to rather than <em>have<\/em> to, and we feel lucky to have it.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"30448\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/30448\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/30448\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Clockwork Aquario - Ultra Collector's Edition (Nintendo Switch)\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/64e1f89d09423\/cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/21b62f15c8628\/cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"247\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>CD Projekt Red<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>CD Projekt Red<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>5th Jun 2025 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>5th Jun 2025 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a334.49 (-43% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a359.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition\">Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition<\/a> was a remarkable launch-day port for Switch 2. CD Projekt Red&#8217;s deep, diverse, and tangible world is fully realised with impressive performance for such a low-powered device.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve not taken your first steps into Night City already, or you&#8217;re a long-time player with a portable-play itch that needs scratching, you&#8217;re in for a serious treat, choom.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products product-group\">\n<div class=\"product-image\"><a rel=\"sponsored noopener\" title=\"View Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 on Amazon (US)\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/29777\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/29777\/200x200.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Product Image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/dave_the_diver\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/4f817956983b3\/dave-the-diver-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dave The Diver (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/dave_the_diver\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/08ce0f98414a5\/dave-the-diver-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dave The Diver (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Nexon<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>MINTROCKET<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>26th Oct 2023 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>25th Oct 2023 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a310.19 (-40% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a316.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p>In 2023, a year dominated by titanic, big-budget releases like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/legend_of_zelda_tears_of_the_kingdom\">Tears of the Kingdom<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/super_mario_bros_wonder\">Mario Wonder<\/a>, off-the-wall roguelike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/dave_the_diver\">Dave The Diver<\/a> stepped up to the plate and knocked the ball clear of the park with a heaving swing.<\/p>\n<p>Its charming animations and writing supplement a mechanically dense experience that never stops dangling a new carrot to chase. You owe it to yourself to pick up this outstandingly funny, enthralling, and weird gem.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"26353\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/26353\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/26353\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"DAVE THE DIVER: Anniversary Edition\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/deaths_door\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/b3c1f4fc1d984\/deaths-door-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Death's Door (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/deaths_door\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/8491a3512b41f\/deaths-door-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Death's Door (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Devolver Digital<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Acid Nerve<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>23rd Nov 2021 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>23rd Nov 2021 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a34.49 (-75% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a317.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/deaths_door\">Death&#8217;s Door<\/a> is a modern classic, utilising old gameplay ideas in a new setting to make for a short and sweet experience you won\u2019t want to miss. The snappy combat, rewarding exploration, and relaxing music will stick with you once you&#8217;ve finished, and while it may not have anything &#8216;new&#8217; to offer, Death\u2019s Door is so high quality that you\u2019ll hardly have time to think about its lack of innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Any fans of Zelda or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/guides\/best-nintendo-switch-soulslike-games-games-to-play-if-you-like-dark-souls\">Soulslike games<\/a> will adore this &#8211; Acid Nerve has crafted an experience that\u2019s absolutely worth your time and money.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"20640\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/20640\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/20640\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Death's Door: Ultimate Edition\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"20271\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/20271\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/20271\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Death's Door\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/demon_turf_neon_splash\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/673fbe6540e99\/demon-turf-neon-splash-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Demon Turf: Neon Splash (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/demon_turf_neon_splash\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/932a884e9d5aa\/demon-turf-neon-splash-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Demon Turf: Neon Splash (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Playtonic Friends<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Fabraz<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>14th Apr 2022 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>14th Apr 2022 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a32.99 (-40% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a34.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/demon_turf_neon_splash\">Demon Turf: Neon Splash<\/a> is a much better game than its predecessor thanks to the complete removal of the underwhelming combat. Not only that, but the experience feels more focused and streamlined without the requirement of a hub world or mandatory collectibles. This is Demon Turf at its best, and we sincerely hope to see more of the same in a true sequel later down the line.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/dicefolk\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/63195f1ad5409\/dicefolk-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dicefolk (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/dicefolk\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1c72e0e50229c\/dicefolk-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dicefolk (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Good Shepherd Entertainment<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>LEAP Game Studios<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>20th Jun 2024 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>20th Jun 2024 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a36.74 (-50% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a313.49<\/del><\/p>\n<p>An attractive art style, strong combat system, and meaningful player choices make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/dicefolk\">Dicefolk<\/a> a brilliant addition to the library, as it manages to feel fresh without getting too far away from the core ideas that make these sorts of games so addictive and popular.<\/p>\n<p>Dicefolk is a good entry point to the genre, in fact; approachable without being patronising and it\u2019s <em>tons<\/em> of fun once you get a grasp of its various quirks.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/dispatch-nintendo-switch-2-edition\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/c9d4040fddd01\/dispatch-nintendo-switch-2-edition-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dispatch Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/dispatch-nintendo-switch-2-edition\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/b080c95c9e7dd\/dispatch-nintendo-switch-2-edition-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dispatch Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>AdHoc Studio<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>AdHoc Studio<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>28th Jan 2026 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>29th Jan 2026 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a319.99 (-20% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a324.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the sublime writing, fantastic voiceovers, and a level of animation you&#8217;d usually expect from a big-budget streaming series, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/dispatch-nintendo-switch-2-edition\">Dispatch<\/a> is the kind of superhero drama that draws you in with the sexy characters and funny one-liners, and hooks you until the bitter end with the potential of its ever-changing arcs.<\/p>\n<p>The lack of visual censorship removal options on Switch is a strange one, and some will undoubtedly find things lacking in the gameplay department, but we&#8217;re already gearing up for a potential &#8216;season 2&#8217;. It won&#8217;t be for everyone, but if it clicks, it <em>really<\/em> clicks. Is it too soon for a &#8216;rewatch&#8217;?<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/evergate\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/8e0639f266971\/evergate-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Evergate (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/evergate\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/678c5399dd6e3\/evergate-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Evergate (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>PQube<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Stone Lantern Games<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>18th Aug 2020 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>18th Aug 2020 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a31.99 (-75% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a37.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/evergate\">Evergate<\/a> is a wonderfully designed puzzle\/platformer that starts off strong and goes from strength to strength over the course of its campaign. Every new world you encounter here adds a new twist to proceedings, gradually becoming more complex as it layers mechanics on top of one each other, enabling you to experiment and come up with your own unique ways to bound across its intricate levels.<\/p>\n<p>Speed-running here, for us, feels like it was tacked on for no real reason but, besides this one little misstep, this really is an essential purchase for puzzle\/platforming fans and a standout example of its genre on Switch.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/fast-fusion\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/e231fcc90e592\/fast-fusion-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fast Fusion (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/fast-fusion\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/c4e83cc1c49a9\/fast-fusion-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fast Fusion (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Shin&#8217;en Multimedia<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Shin&#8217;en Multimedia<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>5th Jun 2025 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>5th Jun 2025 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a39.44 (-30% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a313.49<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/fast-fusion\">Fast Fusion<\/a> may not have the most comprehensive collection of tracks, but it&#8217;s easily the most accomplished entry in Shin&#8217;en Multimedia&#8217;s series so far. The new jump ability adds a new layer of strategy to the gameplay, while experimenting with the fusion mechanic to find the perfect vehicle is a joy.<\/p>\n<p>The occasional grinding to save up money can be a momentary drag, but if you&#8217;re after something a bit more &#8216;hardcore&#8217; than Mario Kart World, Fast Fusion is a no-brainer, and an absolute must-buy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/fast_rmx\">Fast RMX<\/a> is also on sale, and looks particularly fetching on Switch 2 using the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2026\/03\/psa-switch-2-update-adds-handheld-mode-boost-heres-how-to-use-it\">Handheld Boost Mode<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- cache: html:nintendolife.com\/ssl\/nintendo-switch-2\/related-articles:67062 @ 1775196556 --><\/p>\n<aside class=\"block object-related\"> <\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/fightn_rage1\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/8d6b4da13488c\/fightn-rage1-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fight'N Rage (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/fightn_rage1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/190919c52d2ba\/fightn-rage1-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fight'N Rage (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Blitworks<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Seba Games Dev<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>26th Sep 2019 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>26th Sep 2019 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a38.99 (-50% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a317.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/fightn_rage1\">Fight\u2019N Rage<\/a> is one of the must-own action games on Nintendo\u2019s console. Its surprisingly deep and satisfyingly weighty combat engine, combined with three strong and varied player characters and a host of cleverly-designed enemies, elevates it above the usual button-mashing experience perhaps expected of entries in this genre.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s got an excellent arcade mode that branches off in various directions as you make your way to the final boss battle, as well as a ton of unlockable modes and extras to keep you coming back for more. Whether you\u2019re a learned fan of old-school beat \u2019em ups or you just like pummelling the life out of mutant punk pussycats and monkeys dressed as Bruce Lee, you owe it to yourself to experience what Sebastian Garcia has created here; it\u2019s easily one of the best beat\u2019em ups we\u2019ve played.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"23451\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/23451\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/23451\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fight\u2019N Rage\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/forager\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/41f5831a92c7a\/forager-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Forager (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/forager\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a20beab755cf7\/forager-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Forager (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Humble Bundle<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>HopFrog<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>30th Jul 2019 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>30th Jul 2019 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a36.29 (-65% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a317.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p>Every now and then, a game comes along that captures our hearts and reminds us why we love the medium in the first place. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/forager\">Forager<\/a> features wonderfully designed crafting mechanics, addictive progression systems and more charm than you can possibly handle. Although it has <em>very<\/em> minor drawbacks, there&#8217;s enough good stuff present here for us to confidently recommend adding Forager to your collection.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/full_metal_furies\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/bd857e84f9ba3\/full-metal-furies-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Full Metal Furies (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/full_metal_furies\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/d770314cd0adf\/full-metal-furies-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Full Metal Furies (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Cellar Door Games<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Cellar Door Games<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>6th Nov 2018 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>6th Nov 2018 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a31.49 (-90% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a314.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/full_metal_furies\">Full Metal Furies<\/a> is an impressive fusion of genres from Cellar Door Games, the makers of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/rogue_legacy\">Rogue Legacy<\/a>. A beat \u2018em up brawler at heart, we wish more developers would invest such considerable effort into this sort of puzzle design in action games, and coupling that with the deep RPG systems, punchy co-op gameplay, and memorable writing makes for an experience that no Switch owner will want to be without.<\/p>\n<p>We can\u2019t recommend this release enough; put in the time to explore the different tactics required with each character and you\u2019ll find a much deeper, more replayable experience than a typical brawler.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/ghost_trick_phantom_detective\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/6814e93ad12f4\/ghost-trick-phantom-detective-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/ghost_trick_phantom_detective\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/9a38e4aa73916\/ghost-trick-phantom-detective-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Capcom<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Capcom<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>30th Jun 2023 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>30th Jun 2023 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a38.24 (-67% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a324.98<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/ghost_trick_phantom_detective\">Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective<\/a> was one of the best games on Nintendo DS. Now it is one of the best games on Nintendo Switch. If you&#8217;re a fan of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/phoenix_wright_ace_attorney_trilogy\">Ace Attorney<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/danganronpa_trigger_happy_havoc_anniversary_edition\">Danganronpa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/ai_the_somnium_files\">AI: The Somnium Files<\/a>, or just of having a good dang time with a brilliant story and stunning art, then why are you still here? Go and get the game. Now. Go!!!!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/grapple_dog\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/1f26faa926768\/grapple-dog-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Grapple Dog (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/grapple_dog\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/83fa735ea8927\/grapple-dog-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Grapple Dog (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Super Rare Originals<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Medallion Games<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>10th Feb 2022 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>10th Feb 2022 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a32.99 (-75% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a311.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/grapple_dog\">Grapple Dog<\/a> is one of the most refreshingly unfussy platformers we&#8217;ve seen in a long time. The central mechanic (other than, well, being a dog) is the titular grapple which allows you to traverse the game&#8217;s perfectly-sized levels using said hook to swing from ceilings, build momentum, attach to enemies and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/snes\/donkey_kong_country\">Donkey Kong Country<\/a>-style cannons, and generally add a whole layer of mechanical complexity while maintaining extremely simple three-button controls.<\/p>\n<p>It isn&#8217;t quite perfect, but developer Medallion does precisely what it sets out to do: deliver an unpretentious platformer that&#8217;s a hell of a lot of fun to play.<\/p>\n<p>The sequel, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/grapple_dogs_cosmic_canines\">Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines<\/a>, is also discounted.<\/p>\n<p><!-- cache: html:nintendolife.com\/ssl\/nintendo-switch-2\/related-articles:171413 @ 1775195752 --><\/p>\n<aside class=\"block object-related\"> <\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/gris\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/b8dbf845e9f51\/gris-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"GRIS (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/gris\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/b7aaa2e688265\/gris-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"GRIS (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Devolver Digital<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Nomada Studio<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>13th Dec 2018 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>13th Dec 2018 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a32.49 (-83% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a314.49<\/del><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re very careful when we use this word, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/gris\">Gris<\/a> <em>is<\/em> a masterpiece. Its jaw-dropping visual style and heart-wrenching score combine for one of the most emotional pieces of interactive art you\u2019ll ever play.<\/p>\n<p>It may be too short for some, its puzzles may be on the simple side and the lack of any real challenge may not be to everyone\u2019s taste, but this is a game focused more on fragility than ability and as long as you\u2019re willing to go along for the ride, it\u2019s one that will stick with you for a very long time indeed.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"28887\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/28887\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/28887\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Gris\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"29294\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/29294\/199438\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/29294\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Gris Devolver Deluxe\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/horace\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a61ac9a8bfde3\/horace-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Horace (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/horace\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/be9e7b6ab3c1f\/horace-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Horace (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>505 Games<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Paul Helman<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>21st Oct 2020 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>21st Oct 2020 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a34.39 (-60% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a310.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/horace\">Horace<\/a> is something very special \u2014 the only vaguely negative thing we can say about it is the fact that there are so many spectacularly brilliant indie games on Switch already vying for your attention that we fear Horace may fall somewhat by the wayside.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any interest in superb level design, excellent storytelling, terrific art, evocative music, great characters, hilarious situations and emotional gut punches, Horace is a no-brainer. It&#8217;s moving without being manipulative, clever without being smug, and nostalgic without being a lazy rehash. It&#8217;s a platformer, but it&#8217;s so much <em>more<\/em> than that.<\/p>\n<p>So yes, Horace is <em>another<\/em> indie masterpiece, and every gamer who enjoys quality experiences should play it; a masterpiece that owes so much to its medium, but has the strength, creativity and identity to stand alone as something very, very special. Buy this.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"list-item\">\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/huntdown\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a9247064a763c\/huntdown-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Huntdown (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/huntdown\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/20e4431ee87ee\/huntdown-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Huntdown (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Coffee Stain Studios<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Easy Trigger<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>12th May 2020 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>12th May 2020 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong>\u00a33.59 (-80% off)<\/strong> <del class=\"text-soft\">\u00a317.99<\/del><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/huntdown\">Huntdown<\/a> is a delightfully detailed and expertly crafted throwback to old-school run &#8216;n&#8217; gun arcade shooters.<\/p>\n<p>The 16-bit graphical style is immaculately recreated whilst adding lots of modern bells and whistles to proceedings, including a fantastic soundtrack and audio design, optional CRT filter, and an arsenal of heavy-duty weapons that chew scenery and enemies to pieces as your bounty hunter makes their way from boss fight to excellent boss fight.<\/p>\n<p>The flow of levels may be quite repetitive but the moment-to-moment gameplay, overall sense of fun that comes from the level of carnage you can dish out, surprising amount of hammy spoken dialogue, and constant pop-culture references all combine to make this one an easy recommendation, and another excellent addition to the Switch&#8217;s action catalogue.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another month, another whopping great eShop sale to peruse, and another round up from your friends at NL who over the years have reviewed a hefty chunk of Switch games. Indeed, a quick look in our backend (steady!) shows we&#8217;ve got&#8230; blimey&#8230; 3,415 Switch 1 &amp; 2 game reviews live at the time of writing. 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