New on Nintendo (week 40)

Posted 05 Oct 2017 at 16:41 by Dennis Tummers

This week brings us indie hits such as Stardew Valley and Axiom Verge, big titles like the remake of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and Layton's Mystery Journey, and more NeoGeo with Metal Slug X. Find the full list of new releases below!

New releases

Title	Platform	Available on	Price Point on Nintendo eShop*
Stardew Valley(Chucklefish)	Nintendo Switch(Download)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 15:00 CEST	€13.99 / £10.99 / CHF 15.00
Game description: You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community centre, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime(Asteroid Base)	Nintendo Switch(Download)	Nintendo eShop from 03/10/2017 15:00 local time	€14.99 / £11.99 / CHF 15.00
Game description: LOVERS IN A DANGEROUS SPACETIME is a frantic 1- to 4-player couch co-op action space shooter. Explore a colourful galaxy in a massive neon battleship that you control together by manning turrets, lasers, shields and thrusters. Only through teamwork can you triumph over the evil forces of Anti-Love, rescue kidnapped space-bunnies, and avoid a vacuumy demise.
JUST DANCE® 2018 DEMO(Ubisoft)	Nintendo Switch(Demo)	Nintendo eShop from 03/10/2017 00:00 local time	Free
Game description: No matter where you come from, how old you are, if you are a panda or a carrot: turn up the volume and get ready to unleash your inner dancer! Just Dance 2018 is coming back on October 26th 2018 with over 40 tracks at launch, and more than 300 songs available with Just Dance Unlimited and the 3-month trial included!
Axiom Verge(Thomas Happ Games)	Nintendo Switch(Download)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 00:00 local time	€17.99 / £14.99 / CHF 25.20
Game description: This is the action-adventure you've been waiting decades for. After a lab accident, a scientist awakens in a mysterious, alien world. Is this a distant planet? The far future? Or a complex virtual-reality computer simulation? Plumb the recesses of a large, labyrinthine world in order to learn its secrets and uncover your role within it. Discover tons of weapons, items, and abilities, each with their own unique behaviours and usage. You'll need your wits to find them all. Combat bizarre biomechanoid constructs, the deadly fallout of an ancient war, and the demons of your own psyche. And finally, break the game itself by using glitches to corrupt foes and solve puzzles in the environment. Life. Afterlife. Real. Virtual. Dream. Nightmare. It's a thin line. It's Axiom Verge.
ACA NEOGEO METAL SLUG X(HAMSTER)	Nintendo Switch(Download)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 15:00 CEST	€6.99 / £6.29 / CHF 9.80
Game description: "METAL SLUG X" is an action shooting game released by SNK in 1999. It is a rearranged version of METAL SLUG 2. Using METAL SLUG 2 as a base, a variety of new weapons and enemies have been added. Furthermore, with position changes of bosses and more, the game's difficulty has been completely readjusted.
Earth Atlantis(Headup Games)	Nintendo Switch(Download)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 15:00 CEST	€14.99 / £13.49 / CHF 21.00
Game description: "The Great Climate Shift" struck at end of the 21st century. Ninety six percent of the earth’s surface is underwater. Human civilization has fallen. Machines have adopted the shape and form of marine animals. The ocean is full of creature-machine hybrid monsters. You are a “Hunter” and the new journey begins... Earth Atlantis is a side-scrolling shooter with an original "Monster-Hunting" gameplay. Search and hunt down dreadful sea monsters and explore the post-apocalyptic underwater world. Unlock multiple ships with special weapons and abilities for your journey and become a legendary hunter!
Ninja Shodown(Rising Star Games)	Nintendo Switch(Download)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 15:00 CEST	€12.99 / £9.99 / CHF 18.20
Game description: It’s every ninja for themselves in the ultimate battle for the Jade Katana! Fight alone, team up or take on friends in brutal arena-based combat where the mighty prevail and the weak pay the ultimate price: death and dishonour! The year is 199X and the world teeters on the brink of total destruction. The mystical Jade Katana, stolen! Its power, so lethal! In the wrong hands, humanity will fall! And so the Viper Clan, sworn guardians of the Jade Katana, prepare to embark on their most perilous mission yet: retrieve the sword at all costs! Use katanas, shurikens, bombs, machine guns, shotguns, bazookas and more as you battle your way through a variety of locations to become the ultimate ninja and fulfil the ancient vow of the Viper Clan.
Tower Of Babel(EnjoyUp Games)	Nintendo Switch(Download)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 15:00 CEST	€9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 13.99
Game description: Experience the most daring of deeds with the moork knight. Reset the balance of the mysterious towers of Babel. Challenge yourself in a variety of different 1-2-3Dimensional environments. Move more slowly, more quickly or change track to evade the hundreds of obstacles which will aim to keep you from reaching the summit. Get the jetpack to reach impossible regions in hostile places. Overcome your own challenges by conquering the towers in the shortest time possible.
Tumblestone(QuantumAstroGuild)	Nintendo Switch(Download)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 15:00 CEST	€12.99 / £11.99 / CHF 17.99
Game description: Tumblestone is the first original action-puzzle game of the past fifteen years. Race your friends in multiplayer or challenge yourself in story mode. Solve progressively more difficult and creative puzzles, help a sausage make friends, and find out what happened to the Tumblecrown.
Völgarr the Viking(Crazy Viking)	Nintendo Switch(Download)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 15:00 CEST	€9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 13.99
Game description: Völgarr the Viking possesses all the hallmarks of the true classics - simple controls, high challenge, and meticulous design - combined with hand-made pixel animation, an epic soundtrack, and buckets of blood. Flex your gaming muscles and step into the arena with Völgarr the Viking... or retire your gamer card. We dare you.
Oxenfree(Night School)	Nintendo Switch(Download)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 CEST	€19.99 / £15.99 / CHF 19.00
Game description: The critically acclaimed, mind-bending adventure comes to the Nintendo Switch!Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. Play as Alex, a bright, rebellious teenager who brings her new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight party on an old military island. The night takes a terrifying turn when you unwittingly open a ghostly gate spawned from the island’s cryptic past. How you deal with these events, your peers, and the ominous creatures you’ve unleashed is up to you. Determine every aspect of Alex's story while exploring Edwards Island, uncovering the base's dark past, and changing the course of your friends' lives.
Spelunker Party! Demo Version(SQUARE ENIX)	Nintendo Switch(Demo)	Nintendo eShop from 07/10/2017 10:00 CEST	Free
Game description: Go on a Journey to the underground with your buddies! Spelunker, the Weakest Action Hero is now on Nintendo Switch! Offline and Online Co-op Multiplay with up to 4 players! Power-up your characters by customizing them with various costumes and items! A variety of adorable pets are also here to help you on your adventure! Time Attack, Quests and more! Enjoy Spelunker Party together!
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions(Nintendo)	Nintendo 3DS(Card/Download)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€39.99 / £34.99 / CHF 51.90
Game description: The game that launched the Mario & Luigi series returns looking better than ever before. In this renewed classic, Mario and Luigi journey to the Beanbean Kingdom with Bowser to restore Princess Peach’s voice. Control Mario and Luigi simultaneously, making use of their unique Bros. Moves to solve puzzles and emerge victorious in action-packed battles. Pay heed to the enemy’s patterns and time your reactions right to land satisfying counterblows. Included in this remake is the Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser mode, which tells the story of the game from the perspective of Bowser’s minions. Recruit characters to grow your own Minion army as you fight to locate your missing leader!
Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy(Level-5)	Nintendo 3DS(Card/Download)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€39.99 / £34.99 / CHF 51.90
Game description: Bonus:Download code for Floral Finesse for Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy for Nintendo 3DS.Solving mysteries runs in the family! With Professor Layton’s whereabouts unknown, it’s time for his daughter Katrielle to take centre stage in Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy.With the most puzzles ever included in a Layton game, a colourful cast of new characters, a hatful of humorous dialogue and an intriguing new storyline, it’s time to say hello to a new heroine and a new era for the Layton series!
Culdcept Revolt(NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS(Card/Download)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 15:00 CEST	€39.99 / £39.99 / CHF 56.00
Game description: As the Culdcept series celebrates its 20th Anniversary, the addictive card game-meets-board game is back, bigger and better than ever with hundreds of new cards, inventive boards, and exciting multiplayer! Follow Allen, a new recruit for the rebel Free Bat forces as you fight for freedom from the tyranny of Count Kraniss. Build your deck, create new strategies, and dominate the board in Culdcept Revolt! With all the classic elements veterans love yet a gentle learning curve for newcomers, Culdcept Revolt is the best Culdcept yet!
Symphony of Eternity(KEMCO)	Nintendo 3DS(Download)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 15:00 CEST	€7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.99
Game description: Find the legendary weapon in a fantasy RPG full of dramas with monsters, elves, dwarves and golems! Kreist is on a quest with his golem friend Dauturu to find Regratlute, which is said to be able to grant any wish. On their travels, they come across a young lady being attacked by demons, and rescue her. What fate awaits Kreist, Dauturu, and the mysterious young lady?
Völgarr the Viking(Crazy Viking)	Wii U(Download)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 15:00 CEST	€9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 13.99
Game description: Völgarr the Viking possesses all the hallmarks of the true classics - simple controls, high challenge, and meticulous design - combined with hand-made pixel animation, an epic soundtrack, and buckets of blood. Flex your gaming muscles and step into the arena with Völgarr the Viking... or retire your gamer card. We dare you.
Double Dungeons™(EXTREME)	Wii U(Virtual Console (PC-Engine))	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 15:00 CEST	€5.99 / £5.39 / CHF 8.40
Game description: Double Dungeons is a dungeon RPG that features smooth-scrolling 3D gameplay. Two players can play at the same time, which makes this game truly stand out from the rest. There are 22 unique scenarios, spread over 6 levels. The higher the level is, the harder the scenario. Because each scenario is independent, you can choose to start the game from any scenario other than the final one (level 6). Defeat monsters in each Dungeon to gain experience, while searching for the “key” that opens the door to the Boss room. Buy equipment at the Shop, team up with characters and defeat the Boss to clear a scenario. Conquer all 21 scenarios from level 1 through 5 to obtain passwords. Obtain all of them to make your way to the final scenario!If you own this title on your Wii, perform a system transfer from your Wii to your Wii U to receive a special upgrade price.
Vigilante™(IREM)	Wii U(Virtual Console (PC-Engine))	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 15:00 CEST	€5.99 / £5.39 / CHF 8.40
Game description: Brave the streets of New York City in this side-scrolling beat 'em up game. Thugs have kidnapped your beloved Madonna and it’s up to you to become a vigilante and fight your way into enemy territory to get her back. Enemies attack you with weapons like iron pipes, chains, guns, and motorcycles. To fight back, you can punch, kick, or use the “nunchaku” item that appears in the stage. Use each of your attacks effectively to defeat your enemies. To clear a stage, defeat the boss that awaits you at the end. Fight your way through five exciting stages that include the City Streets, Junkyard, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Backstreets.If you own this title on your Wii, perform a system transfer from your Wii to your Wii U to receive a special upgrade price.
JUST DANCE® 2018 DEMO(Ubisoft)	Wii U(Demo)	Nintendo eShop from 03/10/2017 00:00 local time	Free
Game description: No matter where you come from, how old you are, if you are a panda or a carrot: turn up the volume and get ready to unleash your inner dancer! Just Dance 2018 is coming back on October 26th 2018 with over 40 tracks at launch, and more than 300 songs available with Just Dance Unlimited and the 3-month trial included!

Add-on Content Releases

Title	Platform	Available on	Price Point on Nintendo eShop*
Infinite Minigolf - Tortuga (Zen Studios)	Nintendo Switch (DLC)	Nintendo eShop from 03/10/2017 15:00 CEST	Free
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle ® : Pixel Pack (Ubisoft)	Nintendo Switch (DLC)	Nintendo eShop from 04/10/2017 00:00 local time	€2.99 / £2.49 / CHF 2.91
Layton's Mystery Journey: Costume bundle pack (Level-5)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 23:00 CEST	€7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.20
Layton's Mystery Journey: Daddy's girl (Level-5)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 23:00 CEST	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Layton's Mystery Journey: Luke lookalike (Level-5)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 23:00 CEST	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Layton's Mystery Journey: Emmy impersonation (Level-5)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 23:00 CEST	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Layton's Mystery Journey: Anton-ish attire (Level-5)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 23:00 CEST	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Layton's Mystery Journey: Aurora again (Level-5)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 23:00 CEST	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Free Bats' Free Time (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 02:00 CEST	€3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60
Culdcept Revolt - Free Avatar Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	Free
Culdcept Revolt - Free Book Cover Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	Free
Culdcept Revolt - Vampire Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Necromancer Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Gothic Lolita Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Green Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Red Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Blue Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Yellow Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Alien Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Angel Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Detective Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Black Knight Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Hero Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Battle Boy Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Shrine Maiden Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Red Riding Hood Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Magical Girl Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Puppet Doll Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Tin Man Set (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Archer Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Warrior Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Musician Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Horror Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Mascot Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Glasses Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Rose Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Culdcept Revolt - Animal Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Culdcept Revolt - Steel Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Culdcept Revolt - Scale Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40
Culdcept Revolt - Dragon Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80
Culdcept Revolt - Avatar Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€19.99 / £17.99 / CHF 28.00
Culdcept Revolt - Book Cover Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€14.99 / £13.49 / CHF 21.00
Culdcept Revolt - Dice Pack (NIS America)	Nintendo 3DS (Add-on Content)	Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 00:00 local time	€9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00

Title

Platform

Available on

Price Point on Nintendo eShop*

Further info contact

Infinite Minigolf - Tortuga
(Zen Studios)

Nintendo Switch
(DLC)

Nintendo eShop from 03/10/2017 15:00 CEST

Free

Mel Kirk
[email protected]

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle ® : Pixel Pack
(Ubisoft)

Nintendo Switch
(DLC)

Nintendo eShop from 04/10/2017 00:00 local time

€2.99 / £2.49 / CHF 2.91

Tom Goldberger
[email protected]

Layton's Mystery Journey: Costume bundle pack
(Level-5)

Nintendo 3DS
(Add-on Content)

Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 23:00 CEST

€7.99 / £7.19 / CHF 11.20

[email protected]

Layton's Mystery Journey: Daddy's girl
(Level-5)

Nintendo 3DS
(Add-on Content)

Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 23:00 CEST

€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80

Layton's Mystery Journey: Luke lookalike
(Level-5)

Nintendo 3DS
(Add-on Content)

Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 23:00 CEST

€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80

Layton's Mystery Journey: Emmy impersonation
(Level-5)

Nintendo 3DS
(Add-on Content)

Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 23:00 CEST

€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80

[email protected]

Layton's Mystery Journey: Anton-ish attire
(Level-5)

Nintendo 3DS
(Add-on Content)

Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 23:00 CEST

€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80

Layton's Mystery Journey: Aurora again
(Level-5)

Nintendo 3DS
(Add-on Content)

Nintendo eShop from 05/10/2017 23:00 CEST

€1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80

Culdcept Revolt - Free Bats' Free Time
(NIS America)

Nintendo 3DS
(Add-on Content)

Nintendo eShop from 06/10/2017 02:00 CEST

€3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60

Robbie Agustin
[email protected]

Culdcept Revolt - Free Avatar Pack
(NIS America)

Nintendo 3DS
(Add-on Content)