Howdy light readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Spherical-Up for August 18th, 2022. Our pal Mikhail has been a busy beaver, as he has one more overview for us right this moment. He’s taken a take a look at the brand new launch We Are OFK, and you’ll see the outcomes under. We have now a ton of recent releases to take a look at right this moment, and whereas I wouldn’t say any of them are top-tier must-haves, there are a number of stable titles to think about. We’ve bought summaries of all of them that will help you make your buying selections. Past that, we’ve the standard lists of recent and expiring gross sales so that you can ponder. Let’s get to enterprise!
Evaluations & Mini-Views
We Are OFK ($19.99)
When a developer or writer describes a recreation, it normally oversells what the precise expertise will likely be like for gamers. Within the case of We Are OFK, “an interactive narrative sequence of arguing over lyrics, sending unhappy texts, and enjoying Interactive Music Movies” is a really correct illustration of what this launch presents. I like music in video games, and We Are OFK is one thing I’ve had on my radar since Nintendo posted about it coming to Swap. Having now skilled all 5 episodes forward of the episodic rollout starting right this moment, We Are OFK has ended being extra good than unhealthy, however there are some points.
We Are OFK is cut up up into 5 episodes which have their very own music movies. The primary two can be found from launch, with the others arriving weekly. The episodes are of various size, however count on to take about 7 or so hours to get by way of all of them. For the aim of overview, all 5 episodes have been accessible, and I’m glad they have been. My ideas on the story peaked by the top of the second episode with the final 3 feeling a bit lackluster as compared. It nonetheless was expertise with nice artwork and music, however I hoped for extra based mostly on how the primary two episodes performed out.
As an interactive narrative sequence, your interactions with We Are OFK contain you choosing totally different replies throughout texting, dialogue choices, choosing a personality, and a few mild motion within the music movies. That is very a lot an expertise you watch first and play second if that is smart. On that entrance, I like the aesthetic and the way the interactions have been dealt with. Don’t count on a degree and click on journey right here.
I don’t need to spoil something from the narrative as a result of that’s the actual draw of the expertise, however I like what number of story-beats have been dealt with in We Are OFK. The voice appearing can be value highlighting. The plot offers with stress, self discovery, love, humor, and extra.
Over the previous couple of weeks, I’ve been enjoying Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Soul Hackers 2, and Digimon Survive for overview. We Are OFK has served as a pleasant break in between these video games. I additionally get pleasure from how texting has been applied into the expertise. It nearly looks like a wise technique to get you to not need to decide up your individual cellphone whereas watching since you have got this occur in-game or whereas watching an episode.
Having performed We Are OFK on Nintendo Swap, it looks like an ideal match for Nintendo’s hybrid system with contact management assist in handheld, good rumble assist usually, and good visuals. The artwork path shines and We Are OFK’s aesthetic feels proper at house on the OLED display. The one points I had on Swap have been two crashes in my playthrough at totally different factors. The sport’s checkpointing helped, however this occurred on my Swap Lite and OLED fashions. I couldn’t determine what brought on the crashes since I attempted replaying these elements and so they ran high-quality.
Regardless of a powerful opening two episodes and nice music nearly throughout the board, We Are OFK falters in the direction of the top. I’m additionally not a fan of the tacked-on interactivity within the music movies. As a substitute of going all the best way like Sayonara Wild Hearts, We Are OFK‘s music video segments really feel just like the workforce was compelled so as to add some “gameplay” for the sake of it. As an interactive sequence of episodes you may watch, I don’t remorse the time I spent right here, and will certainly seize the soundtrack when it releases, however We Are OFK might’ve been extra. Hopefully the workforce does launch one thing else based mostly on these characters sooner or later.
SwitchArcade Rating: 3.5/5
New Releases
The Room Two ($9.99)
You already know, when the primary The Room recreation hit the eShop a few years again, I assumed the others would observe earlier than too lengthy. I used to be clearly improper, nevertheless it’s good to see one other one lastly present up. The Room Two is admittedly good when you like these sorts of puzzle packing containers. It’s a pleasant center floor between the primary recreation’s brevity and the third recreation’s massive scope, and well-worth trying out when you haven’t performed it earlier than.
We Are OFK ($19.99)
That they’re, that they’re. That is an interactive narrative about how the band OFK was shaped, with a brand new episode of the story (and a brand new track) delivered every week till it’s completed. There are 5 episodes in whole, if I’m understanding this proper. Mikhail has a overview of this up above this paragraph within the article, so I gained’t preserve fumbling at nighttime making an attempt to elucidate this distinctive piece of software program.
RPG Time: The Legend of Wright ($19.99)
A short, extremely distinctive expertise that takes place completely inside the pocket book of a child. Mikhail wrote up a pleasant overview of this one yesterday, and I like to recommend checking that out if you need extra particulars. Regardless of the title, there’s extra to this than simply RPG components. There are shooter bits, journey bits, motion bits, and extra to get pleasure from as you make your manner by way of the wild creativeness of recreation grasp Kenta. In the event you’re on the lookout for one thing somewhat off the crushed path right this moment, this is perhaps your ticket.
Hell Blasters ($14.99)
I’ve heard good issues about this vertical shooter regardless of its… less-than-fantastic graphics. You’ll be able to play as two totally different characters as you blast your manner by way of 5 phases of bullet hell. The story mode divides that up into 36 smaller sections with loads of story in between them. It additionally options 5 totally different problem ranges to select from, and these scallywags have named the simplest setting “Journalist Mode”. An amusing jape! I do know you’ve gained me over. Sure, on-line leaderboards are included. They need to at all times be included in shoot-em-ups, however they aren’t, so I really feel it’s value mentioning.
Dyna Bomb 2 ($19.99)
Wow, they’re actually going for it, eh? I feel the unique Dyna Bomb discovered an viewers as a result of it was inexpensive and performed decently. It’s not a recreation I might ever describe as good, however perhaps worth? I definitely wouldn’t have really helpful following it up with a sequel that prices 5 occasions as a lot. You get sixty-four ranges to platform your manner by way of, unfold throughout eight worlds. You’ll be able to play alone or pull in a buddy to share your distress. Twenty bucks, although? Alrighty.
Slaycation Paradise ($19.99)
See, what they did right here is that they took the phrase ‘trip’ and mashed within the phrase ‘slay’. A trip the place you slay! Pleasant! Anyway, it is a twin-stick shooter. There are some tower protection bits in it, however a lot of the enterprise is the capturing. It has all of the stuff you need to see in a recreation like that, together with arsenal of weapons, fascinating enemies to battle, everlasting upgrades to unlock, and a bunch of ranges to beat. We used to get new twin-stick shooters each week, however the tempo has slowed down sufficient that I can think about loads of followers of the style being comfortable to see this arrive.
Irresistable Errors ($29.99)
The eShop description doesn’t give us a lot to go on right here, however I suppose we don’t want a lot for this kind of factor, can we? The fundamental pitch asks if real love can begin with a one-night stand, and I’m going to imagine the reply finally ends up being affirmative. You get 5 totally different hunks to romance, and so they largely fall into the standard classes. So sure, one other otome visible novel from the knowledgeable palms at Voltage. In the event you’ve favored their earlier efforts, you’ll in all probability get pleasure from this one too.
Cursed to Golf ($19.99)
Roguelite golf? Positive, why not? The set-up right here is just like issues like Tremendous Stickman Golf, and when you don’t make par you get despatched again to the beginning. You’re {golfing} your manner out of purgatory, so count on to see some uncommon hazards on the programs. In whole there are greater than seventy holes to grasp, and with on-line leaderboards you’ve bought some incentive to get one of the best scores you may. You too can make use of some particular Ace Card power-ups that will help you out in a pinch. Appears fairly enjoyable, although the value is simply excessive sufficient that I’m hesitant to leap in fearlessly. Maybe you’ve bought extra guts than I do.
Hobo: Powerful Life ($29.99)
This recreation sees you as a homeless particular person within the fictional Central European metropolis of Praslav. The Communist regime has fallen, and never everybody has been in a position to re-adjust their lives to the brand new lifestyle. You’re a kind of individuals who has fallen between the cracks, and now you’ve bought to outlive any manner you may. It’s pretty in-depth with its mechanics, and it appears to be very well-regarded on different platforms. You’ll be able to even play with others through on-line multiplayer. Actually a extra real looking tackle the survival RPG style, and maybe one which may foster some empathy for these much less lucky. I actually don’t understand how I personally really feel about enjoying a recreation about this type of subject, however don’t let that cease you when you assume it sounds fascinating.
Arcade Archives Metro-Cross ($7.99)
I feel you may safely name this one of many first huge auto-runners in gaming historical past. Namco’s Metro-Cross, initially launched in 1985, sees you operating by way of varied side-scrolling phases, hopping over obstacles and amassing soda cans. Not considered one of my favourite video games from Namco’s arcade line-up, however one can definitely have time with it if they’re inclined to take action. Hamster has completed its normal succesful work, so when you’re craving this recreation you should purchase it with confidence.
Thymesia – Cloud Model ($29.99)
Thymesia looks as if a reasonably cool tackle the Soulslike style. Sadly, I feel this is among the worst doable sorts of video games to play through a Cloud Model. Perhaps you’ve bought a unbelievable web connection, and I definitely encourage you to strive the sport out through the demo to see the way it works for you, however there actually isn’t a lot room for lag of any kind right here. Most likely finest to get your horrifying plague-creature groove on through one other platform.
Mild Fairytale Episode 2 ($9.99)
As you may count on, this instantly follows on from Mild Fairytale Episode 1. Don’t play this one till you’ve completed that one. It is a particular enchancment over that recreation, which I discovered had extra potential than power. It’s nonetheless a smaller chew, lasting just a few hours, and it finally ends up solely kicking the story forward somewhat bit. I don’t know. When it’s completed, this may find yourself being one thing value recommending, nevertheless it’s laborious to push it with a lot vigor in its present piecemeal type. That stated, when you favored the primary episode, I can’t see any purpose why you wouldn’t additionally get pleasure from this.
Mutropolis ($19.99)
One other first rate point-and-click model journey recreation on the Swap, this one coming to us from Pirita Studio and ASH Video games. This one is sci-fi themed, placing you within the function of Henry Dijon as he searches for a legendary misplaced metropolis on the deserted planet of Earth. Sure, it’s the 12 months 5000 and by and huge humanity has moved its mess to Mars, however Henry and his workforce of archaeologists have determined to go to Earth to seek out relics and treasures. Sadly, his professor is kidnapped, and issues go greater than somewhat ca-ca. Some mild conflicts with historical gods, no biggie. A number of the puzzles are bananas on this recreation, however by and huge its attraction and attractiveness carry it effectively sufficient. In the event you get pleasure from journey video games, give it a glance.
Venture: Knight 2 Nightfall of Souls ($8.99)
Venture: Knight was a clunky little action-adventure recreation that had sufficient going for it to choose up just a few followers. So right here is Venture: Knight 2 Nightfall of Souls, which improves the fight, introduces a stamina gauge, takes you to a brand new setting, and usually expands on the primary recreation in quite a few methods. I wasn’t a giant booster of the primary recreation, however when you occurred to get pleasure from it then you definately is perhaps the type prepared to spend just a few extra bucks on the sequel.
Secrets and techniques of Magic 5: Again to College ($19.99)
Nicely, that is the fifth considered one of these now. A brand new story, a brand new space to brighten, the identical previous match-3 gameplay. There are some facet actions like jigsaw puzzles and hidden object hunts, too. I feel you could find a variety of video games like this in your cellular system without spending a dime, but when they’ve ported this many video games within the sequence then lots of people should be shopping for these. For these people, right here’s another.
Fairly Women 4 Kings Solitaire ($5.99)
Right here’s eastasiasoft with one other of its Fairly Women video games. This one makes use of the 4 Kings variant of Solitaire, and finally presents eight totally different girls to play towards. As you clear phases, you’ll unlock extra characters and new outfits for them. You additionally get a diorama mode the place you may create scenes with the women. Principally the standard Fairly Women package deal.
Japanese Escape Video games The Fortress Jail ($9.99)
Hmm, one other considered one of these. Nicely, it’s one other escape room recreation. The setting this time is a jail. Discover the objects, clear up the puzzles, and see if you may get out. There’s some type of story about proving your sister harmless by placing your self in jail, however does it actually matter? You’re in all probability not shopping for these for the tales. The puzzles are high-quality. Typical stuff, however not unhealthy.
Litguy Journey ($3.99)
Sigh, Weakfish. Why do you do the stuff you do? This seems to be dollar-store Celeste. Perhaps you need dollar-store Celeste. At the very least it’s priced appropriately? Simply remember the fact that this isn’t anyplace close to nearly as good as Celeste. 4 bucks. This, or just a few scrumptious Snickers bars. Your name.
Chameneon ($3.99)
Right here’s QUByte’s shot for the {dollars} of the finances gamer right this moment. Chameneon is a level-based auto-runner platformer with eighty ranges set in 4 totally different environments. Nothing particular gameplay-wise, nevertheless it’s decently made.
My Divorce Story ($7.99)
It in all probability shouldn’t, however this recreation bothers me. It’s a recreation about divorce, created by a former divorce lawyer, allegedly based mostly on real-life counseling. You play as somebody who has been knowledgeable that their partner is dishonest on them. You want to gather proof by no matter means you’re feeling is suitable, hopefully gathering sufficient to win when your day in courtroom arrives. However you may’t let your partner know you’re on to them, so you must smile to their face whereas digging up grime on them behind their again. Listen in on their laptop or cellphone, discover cherished objects that evoke reminiscences you shared to gas your rage for the ultimate testimony, slip a GPS tracker on them, and so forth. A number of endings await, offered you truly need to play one thing like this greater than as soon as. Blech.
Treehouse Riddle ($14.99)
It is a puzzle recreation with greater than sixty puzzles to unravel. You’re trapped in a treehouse and must discover a manner out. So sure, that is kind of one other escape room recreation, however the pixel artwork model at the least offers it a barely totally different taste. The sport features a trace system and you can too skip any puzzle that’s providing you with an excessive amount of bother, so it’s somewhat beginner-friendly as this stuff go. The presentation at the least helps it stand out in some trend, and maybe is sufficient to sway you.
Multi Race: Match The Automobile ($9.99)
The most recent BoomHits launch is one other odd one. The gimmick right here appears to be that you’re driving by way of quite a lot of environments and wish to decide on the right automobile for the job, lest issues go horribly awry. You need to shortly swap between them on the fly, and when you’re too early or too late, you’ll be in bother. Probably not my type of factor, however I admire the try and make one thing totally different from their norm.
Zumba Backyard ($2.99)
Silesia Video games is again with one other full and whole rip-off of Puzz Loop. Very similar to its earlier effort, Zumba Aqua, it has taken the title of probably the most well-known rip-off of Puzz Loop (PopCap’s Zuma) and added a single letter to it, hilariously leading to ripping off one other model (Zumba Health). However hey, nothing issues anymore. Sixty ranges. Energy-ups. No higher than a couple of thousand free cellular video games. Three bucks. Some will purchase it. Sufficient will.
Dwelling Deco Puzzles ($5.99)
It is a Benjamin Kistler recreation, so realistically it’s probably a Unity Asset Retailer template flip, however no matter. It’s additionally barely biting off of Unpacking, however not a lot as to sound the alarms I feel. You’re proven how every room ought to look, then all its contents are put into packing containers, and you could take the objects out of the packing containers and put them in precisely the precise locations in accordance with the preview image. The room sizes and complexity improve as you go.
Drift Horizon Racing, Driving & Parking Trial Simulator Video games ($24.99)
Midnight Works has one other pile of dung with a Purple Monkey Dishwasher title for us right this moment. One other low-effort port of a forgettable cellular recreation, handheld-mode solely as a result of implementing button controls would take work. The sheer bloody audacity to cost that top of a value for this trash.
CrashMetal – Drift Racing Automobile Driving Simulator 2022 Video games ($19.99)
However wait, there’s extra! Sure, Midnight Works went to the Purple Monkey Dishwasher effectively a second time right this moment. As normal, handheld solely. You need to use contact controls as a result of this developer can’t be bothered to place in any work including button controls to a cellular port. Twenty bucks for this rubbish. Simply depart it within the rubbish bin as normal.
Gross sales
(North American eShop, US Costs)
Not a lot within the inbox value caring about on the time of writing past Boyfriend Dungeon. I think about tomorrow’s record will likely be loads larger and more healthy. Within the outbox, the most recent THQ Nordic sale is wrapping up. They’ll be round once more earlier than lengthy, however if you need them now there isn’t any purpose to attend. Test each of these lists and see what catches your eye, although.
Choose New Video games on Sale
Boyfriend Dungeon ($14.99 from $19.99 till 8/25)
Robo Revenge Squad ($17.00 from $20.00 till 9/1)
Rogue Star Rescue ($10.49 from $14.99 till 9/1)
Potata: Fairy Flower ($2.40 from $12.00 till 9/6)
Cubicity ($2.04 from $6.00 till 9/6)
Area Genesis ($7.49 from $14.99 till 9/7)
ANIMUS ($2.63 from $7.99 till 9/7)
ANIMUS: Revenant ($8.04 from $22.99 till 9/7)
ANIMUS: Harbinger ($2.63 from $7.99 till 9/7)
Haunted Zombie College ($8.99 from $14.99 till 9/7)
Women Tank Battle ($3.84 from $10.99 till 9/7)
Area Stella: Unknown Planet ($7.49 from $14.99 till 9/7)
Dungeon Limbus ($5.24 from $14.99 till 9/7)
Darkish Water: Slime Invader ($5.24 from $14.99 till 9/7)
Final 4 Alive: Escape From Zombies ($5.49 from $10.99 till 9/7)
World Warfare: Tank Battle ($8.99 from $14.99 till 9/7)
Zombie Is Planting ($5.49 from $10.99 till 9/7)
Demong Hunter ($2.79 from $7.99 till 9/7)
Haunted Daybreak: The Zombie Apocalypse ($5.24 from $14.99 till 9/7)
Counter Delta: The Bullet Rain ($8.99 from $14.99 till 9/7)
REDDEN: 100denarii ($3.99 from $7.99 till 9/7)
Counter Recon: The First Mission ($5.24 from $14.99 till 9/77)
Bullet Battle: Evolution ($4.94 from $14.99 till 9/7)
Gross sales Ending Tomorrow, Friday, August nineteenth
Battlechasers: Nightwar ($11.99 from $39.99 till 8/19)
Bugsnax ($18.74 from $24.99 till 8/19)
Automobile Seller Driver ($6.49 from $9.99 till 8/19)
Chronos: Earlier than the Ashes ($17.99 from $29.99 till 8/19)
Crypt of the NecroDancer ($3.99 from $19.99 till 8/19)
Darksiders Genesis ($13.99 from $39.99 till 8/19)
Darksiders II Deathinitive ($10.49 from $29.99 till 8/19)
Darksiders III ($23.99 from $39.99 till 8/19)
Darksiders Warmastered ($10.49 from $29.99 till 8/19)
Destroy All People! ($23.99 from $39.99 till 8/19)
Doughlings: Invasion ($2.49 from $9.99 till 8/19)
Farm Tycoon ($14.99 from $19.99 till 8/19)
Gunman Clive HD Assortment ($1.99 from $4.99 till 8/19)
Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning ($23.99 from $39.99 till 8/19)
Mechstermination Pressure ($1.99 from $11.99 till 8/19)
Monster Jam: Metal Titans 2 ($23.99 from $39.99 till 8/19)
MX vs ATV All Out ($19.99 from $39.99 till 8/19)
Octodad: Dadliest Catch ($3.74 from $14.99 till 8/19)
Raven’s Hike ($1.99 from $3.99 till 8/19)
Sixty Phrases by POWGI ($3.99 from $7.99 till 8/19)
Sphinx & the Cursed Mummy ($8.99 from $29.99 till 8/19)
SpongeBob SquarePants BfBB ($14.99 from $29.99 till 8/19)
Tremendous Punch Patrol ($1.99 from $4.99 till 8/19)
Titan Quest ($11.99 from $39.99 till 8/19)
Titan Quest: Atlantis DLC ($6.99 from $19.99 till 8/19)
Titan Quest: Ragnarok DLC ($6.99 from $19.99 till 8/19)
Underland: The Climb ($1.99 from $3.99 till 8/19)
Viki Spotter: Area Mission ($3.49 from $4.99 till 8/19)
Wreckfest ($35.99 from $39.99 till 8/19)
That’s all for right this moment, mates. We’ll be again tomorrow with the remaining releases of the week, comparable to they’re. We’ll additionally probably have a big record of recent gross sales to take a look at, and doubtless somewhat information. I feel Mikhail’s overview streak is over, however he might shock us but. I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday, and as at all times, thanks for studying!
