Pizza Tower and Other Delights Launch on Switch Today!

Hello fellow gamers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 28th, 2024! Yesterday's presentation was packed with exciting announcements, including several surprise releases. This usually quiet Wednesday is anything but! We'll cover the news, review the new eShop games, and list the latest sales. Let's dive in!

News

Partner/Indie World Showcase: A Bounty of Games

Nintendo's strategic showcase delivered a wave of announcements. Highlights include surprise releases (detailed below), Capcom Fighting Collection 2, the Suikoden I & II remasters, Yakuza Kiwami, Tetris Forever, MySims, Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition, new Atelier and Rune Factory titles, and much more. Watch the video for a complete overview – it's well worth your time!

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Castlevania Dominus Collection ($24.99)

A surprise hit from the Direct! This third Castlevania collection features the three Nintendo DS titles: Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia. It also includes Haunted Castle (the notoriously bad arcade game) and a fantastic M2 remake of Haunted Castle. Exceptional emulation and features make this an incredible value.

Pizza Tower ($19.99)

This Wario Land-inspired platformer is a Direct surprise release. Players must conquer five massive floors of the Pizza Tower to save their restaurant. Fans of classic Wario platformers will love this, but even those who aren't Wario enthusiasts should give it a try if they enjoy fast-paced platforming challenges. A review is planned.

Goat Simulator 3 ($29.99)

Another surprise Wednesday release! If you're familiar with Goat Simulator, you know what to expect. Performance on the Switch is uncertain, as even more powerful systems have faced challenges. Proceed with caution, but remember, even poor performance might add to the game's chaotic charm. Silly goats, silly antics, and a potentially unstable open world.

Peglin ($19.99)

For fans of Peggle, Peglin is a must-have. This turn-based RPG roguelite, previously released on mobile, is a fantastic addition to the Switch library. Think Peggle meets roguelite gameplay. A review is coming soon.

Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story ($20.00)

Kairosoft's latest shop simulator features the beloved Doraemon characters. While following the familiar Kairosoft formula, the game successfully incorporates the Doraemon license and even includes cameos from other characters from the manga artist's works.

Pico Park 2 ($8.99)

More Pico Park for existing fans! Up to eight players can enjoy local or online multiplayer in this cooperative puzzle game. The more players, the merrier! While enjoyable, it doesn't offer enough new content to significantly attract new players.

Kamitsubaki City Ensemble ($3.99)

An affordable rhythm game featuring Kamitsubaki Studio music. Simple, enjoyable, and a great value for the price.

SokoPenguin ($4.99)

A classic Sokoban-style puzzle game with a penguin twist. One hundred levels of crate-pushing challenges.

Q2 Humanity ($6.80)

Over three hundred quirky physics-based puzzles. Players use their character's abilities and drawing mechanics to solve problems. Supports up to four players locally or online.

Sales

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This week's sales feature many NIS America titles, alongside deals on Balatro, Frogun, and The King of Fighters XIII Global Match. The expiring sales list is extensive, so check it carefully!

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Sales Ending Tomorrow, August 29th

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That's all for today! Thursday promises another exciting day of new releases, including the new Famicom Detective Club. We'll cover the highlights, sales, and news tomorrow. Have a great Wednesday!