Wargroove (Switch eShop)
£6.39 (-60%)
As far as strategy games are concerned on the Switch, Wargroove is one of the best titles you can find on the eShop. Extremely deep and diverse strategy gameplay, ridiculous amounts of replayability, and charming presentation all combine to make this one an easy recommendation to anybody looking for a deep and cerebral experience for their Switch. Advance Wars did finally return, but Chucklefish's Wargroove and its sequel stand as worthy successors to that franchise.
Ape Out (Switch eShop)
£3.37 (-75%)
The Nintendo eShop would be a considerably more exciting and interesting place if it were packed full of games like Ape Out. It’s a refreshingly original experience that more than deserves a place in any Switch owner’s library. Difficult, frenetic gameplay, strong art direction, and an even stronger jazz drum soundtrack make this the sort of memorable game that you’ll likely keep coming back to over and over for another few runs in arcade mode. We’d give Ape Out a strong recommendation to anyone looking for a distinct and unforgettable game for their Switch collection; it’s a bit of an acquired taste, but well worth your time.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge (Switch eShop)
£15.69 (-30%)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is the best Turtles beat 'em up ever made, and a faster, better-looking, and arguably more entertaining affair than even Streets of Rage 4. It looks delicious, sounds superb, and rekindles childhood memories beyond all expectation, time-warping you back to 1987. Its combat system is so much fun to mine that you feel compelled to keep coming back to try new strategies, and with its awesome co-op multiplayer, the experience evolves again and again. Like any beat 'em up, it does get repetitive as you enter the last third, but that’s more a fault of the concept than the game. Shredder’s Revenge really is an unprecedented shell-ebration.
The Dimension Shellshock DLC adds new fighters and a Survival mode, too, and if you can't get enough of your Turtle-filled co-op brawlers, there's also Digital Eclipse's TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection, which features a boatload of Konami classics that'll keep you busy for hours.
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Katana ZERO (Switch eShop)
£8.09 (-40%)
Katana Zero is unmistakably a game that you need to add to your Switch collection. The tough, hair-raising action sequences, gripping narrative, and impeccable sense of style elevate Katana Zero high above many of its peers, cementing it as a modern classic that sets new standards for what a side-scrolling action game can be. This is the kind of game that you’ll blindly play through once and soon find yourself wishing you could have that first-time experience again; there’s nothing else quite like it on the eShop and we can’t recommend it enough.
Castlevania Advance Collection (Switch eShop)
£7.99 (-50%)
It’s mostly the sublime Aria of Sorrow that’s doing the heavy lifting with Castlevania Advance Collection; it really is one of the best entries in the entire Castlevania series. Circle of the Moon and Harmony of Dissonance are alright but on a lower tier, while Dracula X is middling even on its own standards. These are still very much worth playing, though, and this collection makes for an essential purchase for both longtime Castlevania fans and newbies.
The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors (Switch)
£6.79 (-60%)
They say you can never really go back – the game might still be there, but nostalgia mixes with memories and creates something more intoxicating in the mind than it really was. Go back to the SNES Ninja Warriors now and it’s still fun, but it’s stuck in the square box of a 4:3 screen, the animation doesn’t stand out like it did and one-player-only looks weak alongside the other Final Fight tribute acts of the day. But when you see The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors, it’s somehow exactly what you remember: huge, lush backdrops, silky animation, and tight, mob-levelling ninja moves. It makes you feel like being a kid again and, as such, this game stands as yet another essential Switch release you really should own.
Grapple Dog (Switch eShop)
£4.07 (-66%)
Grapple Dog is one of the most refreshingly unfussy platformers we'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's perfectly-sized levels using said hook to swing from ceilings, build momentum, attach to enemies and Donkey Kong Country-style cannons, and generally add a whole layer of mechanical complexity while maintaining extremely simple three-button controls. It isn't quite perfect, but developer Medallion does precisely what it sets out to do — deliver an unpretentious platformer that's a hell of a lot of fun to play.
Just Shapes & Beats (Switch eShop)
£10.56 (-30%)
The energy and verve of Just Shapes & Beats is utterly infectious. True to its name, the elements are simple, but Berzerk Studio explores and executes on its modest premise with an exceptional level of polish in this self-described ‘musical bullet hell’. Bullets are the least of your worries – objects to evade range from simple Euclidean shapes to laser beams, spinning saws, spiralling tentacles and ocean waves made from EQ bars. It injects pure joy into the oppressive, pulsing panic of Terry Cavanagh’s mobile hit Super Hexagon and creates a celebratory explosion of the audio-visual in video games, showcasing chiptunes in their natural habitat. Grab some decent headphones or, better still, some friends and hook your Switch up to the hi-fi. The neighbours will love you.
What The Golf? (Switch eShop)
£11.69 (-35%)
What the Golf? is a sterling effort for Switch that has clearly had enormous amounts of love poured into it. Its aesthetic is a little bit indie-by-numbers but there's so much to see and do here that'll have you (and a friend) laughing out loud. It may not be the most difficult game in the world, but it's damn good fun, even if you don't like golf. Especially if you don't like golf, in fact.
GRIS (Switch eShop)
£3.62 (-75%)
We’re very careful when we use this word, but Gris is a masterpiece. Its jaw-dropping visual style and heart-wrenching score combine for one of the most emotional pieces of interactive art you’ll ever play. 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’s taste, but this is a game focused more on fragility than ability and as long as you’re willing to go along for the ride, it’s one that will stick with you for a very long time indeed.
The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition (Switch eShop)
£4.04 (-85%)
Croteam, the creator of The Talos Principle, was previously known primarily for their silly (but fun) Serious Sam titles. The Talos Principle shows a remarkable maturity and depth of scope that's perhaps surprising, but in a very good way. It poses interesting questions, allows the player to progress at their own pace — mostly in a non-linear fashion — and is a hugely satisfying piece of game design. Utterly entrancing and highly recommended.
Gorogoa (Switch eShop)
£3.49 (-71%)
The Switch’s eShop is saturated with bucketloads of high-quality content. This is great in one way, of course, but stumbling across hidden gems within it will get tougher as time goes on. Gorogoa is one such gem; a puzzle game quite unlike any other that deserves your attention. It is a little on the short side, but the creativity that has been put into its design, and the effect it will have on you during your time exploring its gorgeous world, is something that you’ll want to experience. If you’re looking for something new to try, this would be an excellent choice.
Lumines Remastered (Switch eShop)
£4.04 (-70%)
Lumines Remastered is a luminary of the puzzle genre and feels perfectly at home on the Switch. Intense and immersive puzzle action, psychedelic visuals, a killer soundtrack, and a bevy of content and modes make for a premier puzzle experience that should not be missed. Lumines is an addictive experience that is positively a delight to play, and we would highly recommend it to both veterans and newcomers to the puzzle genre. There’s something here for everyone, and considering the relatively low price tag, Lumines Remastered is very much required playing for any Switch owner.
Persona 4 Golden (Switch eShop)
£11.69 (-35%)
Persona 4 Golden remains a thoroughly enjoyable and engrossing RPG that, for the most part, has stood the test of time. Although its visuals might be a bit dated, the gameplay and story presented here do more than enough to justify the purchase, while all the tweaks and additions that came with this ‘Golden’ edition round out most of the rougher edges from the initial PS2 release. If you're looking to give the Persona series a shot, Persona 5 Royal is a good place to start, but P4G is an excellent entry in the series and one that we would recommend you pick up when you can.
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The only one on this list is Lumines Remastered. Which I'm gonna buy physically. Cause I'm pretty much adverse to digital. Weird enough but it is what is.
Picked up Astral Ascent earlier which makes up 40/67 of these games that I own on Switch (although I'd only agree on the 9/10 score for around half of those). Most of the others don't appeal to me too much.
Goddamnit I JUST got off of a massive eShop splurge during the last sale, yet I'm extremely tempted to pick up a bunch of beatemups I've had my eye on for the past long while here like Streets of Rage 4, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge and Lego DC Super Villains. WHEN WILL IT EVER END 😭
I would love to see de Blob on sale, my daughter loved it on the Wii / Wii U, and I’d definitely buy it again on Switch with a discount.
@AmplifyMJ Not sure if the first one is on sale (already own it) but de Blob 2 is. So I would think the first likely is too. Just a heads up.
@XenoShaun well thank you, I appreciate that!
I think there is 50-52 of those games I own. Astral Ascent is on my wishlist and hasn't been downloaded yet so it's good to know it's on sale. I think that's the only one that I have left of this list that I really want and don't own already
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@XenoShaun just checked, it is, downloading as I type this! Thanks again ☺️
@AmplifyMJ Hope you and your daughter get to re-enjoy this great game
I just come to say that Disney Illusion Island was a very dissapointing platforming and metroidvania game for me. I'd go for others much better and more interesting ones.
I mean, unless you're a kid or you're planning to play with them. Too easy and simple.
Is Bowser’s Fury worth £33 on its own? I already played through the entirety of 3D World on the WiiU. It’s fantastic but I don’t have the time or inclination to do it again (backlog is waaay to big to be doing that right now), but I would like that Bowser content.
@Ogbert I'd say, no, it's not worth it at that price, although I did enjoy it back then and am actually hoping for 3D Mario moving in this direction. Caveat is that it runs at 30fps in handheld mode and 60fps docked.
Worth mentioning is that the Switch port of SM3DW increases movement speed, so it plays somewhat differently. I prefer the Wii U version.
@Ogbert my brother and I had already played the original game on Wii U as well. Got Bowser's Fury and never touched the port part of the package. It's short on it's own, but it was one of my favorite gaming experiences of its launch year. And I think we paid full price. I recommend it, but it depends on how much you value time for your dollar.
@the_beaver I was going to recommend Disney Illusion Island. The first boss was just so creative and a joy to play. We haven’t finished it yet, but I agree with NL’s review and score (9/10).
However, you are not wrong. It is on the easier side and it is a great game for kids and families.
Get it in the sale or buy a physical copy (that you can resell when you are finished).
Finally got Just shapes and beats for which I've been waiting for a discount for ages.
It's absolutely awesome but I could not get myself to buy it for more than 10. That's done.
Got Downwell from this sale, probably picking up Rogue Legacy 2 and The Messenger as well. Nintendo Life + Deku Deals make me feel like I'm getting quite the bang for my buck, but the library is filling up quickly so I end up spending more than I planned anyway. Oh well. Now to find the time!
Ghost Trick 10/10 is not on the list, but also on sale.
Is Skyward Sword worth it even without the amiibo? How frustrating does the lack of fast travel get?
@Ogbert It will depend on you, personally I enjoyed it so much despite its short length for it alone to be worth my purchase of this version slightly discounted at launch similar to @Zaruboggan , but do keep in mind the fair points @Qwiff made, too.
I'd like to add that if you ever feel like replaying the 3D World part they added online play and a photo mode, also available in Bowser's Fury, where you can use the stamps which where originally for Miiverse.
@GrowingWings Your mileage may vary, but I didn't have the amiibo at the time and didn't have any issues without that feature as the original ways to go back to the sky were more than enough for me.
@Qwiff @Zaruboggan @JohnnyMind Thanks for the feedback! Online play and Photo Mode are good additions but not ones I’ll personally use. The increased movement speed is an odd one, I didn’t find the original slow in any way.
I sounds BF isn’t a huge addition but it’s a quality one, which is the most important thing, and it is giving me FOMO! But I think I’m going to hold out a little longer. Hopefully there will be another sale like this next year at which point if it’s this price or lower again I’ll be sure to pick it up!
@Ogbert I didn't want to sound too negative with my first comment, but the increase in movement speed in SM3DW has a noticeable effect on gameplay. As the level layouts are left untouched, the faster movement results in a tendency to overshoot jumps. Maybe the change is related to online play, who knows? If you ask me, the original plays much better.
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