SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Emio: The Smiling Man’, ‘Gundam Breaker 4’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales

Hello gaming enthusiasts, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 29th, 2024! Today's update features a substantial lineup of new game releases, forming the core of this Thursday's column. We'll also explore a noteworthy selection of sales. Let's dive into the games!

Featured New Releases

Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club ($49.99)

The Famicom Detective Club franchise returns after a long hiatus with an all-new case. This entry stays true to the original games' style, both in its strengths and weaknesses. A fresh mystery unfolds, presented similarly to the recent Switch remakes. Can you crack the latest serial murder case? My review is coming soon.

Gundam Breaker 4 ($59.99)

Mikhail's comprehensive review provides a detailed look at Gundam Breaker 4's gameplay and Switch performance. In short, you build and battle Gunplas. While the Switch version naturally lags behind other platforms in performance, it's still a satisfying experience. Read Mikhail's insightful review for a complete picture.

Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn ($19.99)

Tengo Project continues its streak of successful remakes with Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn. Unlike their previous 16-bit remakes, this one adapts an 8-bit classic, resulting in a more significant departure from the source material. However, it's a solid action-platformer with a classic feel. My review will be available early next week.

Valfaris: Mecha Therion ($19.99)

A departure from its predecessor, Valfaris: Mecha Therion is a 2.5D side-scrolling shooter. While the genre shift may surprise some, it's a worthwhile experience. My review is forthcoming.

Nour: Play With Your Food ($9.99)

I'll admit, I'm not entirely sure what this game entails, but the food imagery is stunning. Is it about photography? Hidden secrets? Perhaps Mikhail will investigate further.

Monster Jam Showdown ($49.99)

For monster truck enthusiasts, Monster Jam Showdown offers local and online multiplayer, various game modes, and a decent, if not groundbreaking, experience.

WitchSpring R ($39.99)

This appears to be a remake of the original WitchSpring, a mobile title often compared to the Atelier series. At this price point, however, it's a more significant investment.

Depths of Sanity ($19.99)

An underwater exploration game with a fantastical horror twist. You investigate your missing crew in a vast, dangerous underwater world. Combat is involved. Well-received on other platforms.

Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire ($19.99)

A farming and action game where a vegan vampire son rebels against his neck-biting father.

Marble Abduction! Patti Hattu ($11.79)

A marble roller game with 70 stages and 80 marbles to collect.

Leo: The Firefighter Cat ($24.99)

A kid-friendly firefighting game with 20 missions.

Gori: Cuddly Carnage ($21.99)

A hoverboarding cat slices and dices enemies in this action game. The Switch version reportedly has technical issues.

Arcade Archives Finalizer Super Transformation ($7.99)

A 1985 Konami vertical shooter where you play as a transforming robot.

EGGCONSOLE Xanadu Scenario II PC-8801mkIISR ($6.49)

An early expansion pack featuring the debut work of legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro.

The Backrooms: Survival ($10.99)

A horror/survival/roguelite game with online multiplayer for up to ten players.

Can of Wormholes ($19.99)

A clever puzzle game where you, a sentient tin can, deal with worms.

Ninja I & II ($9.99)

Two NES-style microgame collections with ninja themes and local multiplayer.

Dice Make 10! ($3.99)

A puzzle game where you arrange dice to make rows or columns that add up to ten.

Sales

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The King of Fighters 30th anniversary sale features every Arcade Archives title in the series. Many Pixel Game Maker Series games are also at their lowest prices. Check out the full list below.

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Sales Ending Tomorrow, August 30th

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That concludes today's round-up. Join us tomorrow for more new releases, sales, and news. Thank you for reading!