New releases and eShop discounts (week 12)
Posted 19 Mar 2020 at 14:09 by Dennis Tummers
Strange times indeed as the world reacts to the effects of the spread of COVID-19. Luckily there are still some things you can count on, such as a nice list of new games launching on the Nintendo Switch's eShop!
And a good week it is. Earlier Nintendo gave indies another spotlight in the Indie World showcase. And as expected a couple of games are out already. One is Devolver's Exit the Gungeon, the sequel/spinoff to the popular roguelike Enter the Gungeon. Another game is Sky Racket, a title that mixes shoot-em-ups with brick breaking.
The classic N64 title DOOM 64 makes it to the Switch, and joins the line of fast-paced DOOM titles currently available on the Switch. And of course, if you want to retreat to a deserted island and build up a new life far away from all wordly troubles, Animal Crossing: New Horizons arrives tomorrow!
As always the full list of new games can be found on the bottom of this article, after the highlights for this week's new releases, pre-downloads and sales.
Highlights: New Game Releases
| Title | Content Type | Release Date |
| Exit the Gungeon(Devolver Digital) | Game - Digital Only | 17/03/2020, 19:00 CET |
| Description from publisher: Exit the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon climber immediately following the adventures of the misfit ‘Gungeoneers’ and their journey for personal absolution in Enter the Gungeon. The Gungeon has become a paradox and is collapsing! Armed with an ever-changing weapon, an insatiable need to loot, and the trusty dodge roll, each of our heroes must ascend and escape via their own unique route of increasingly perilous elevators. Battle against the last and most bitter of the Gundead at a frantic pace, slowing down just long enough to chat with some familiar faces… and a few new ones. Shifting rooms, enemies, bosses, bizarre weapons and items all combine to ensure that no two attempts to Exit the Gungeon are the same. | ||
| Sky Racket(Double Dash Studios) | Game - Digital Only | 17/03/2020, 19:00 CET |
| Description from publisher: Sky Racket is the world’s first Shmup Breaker, mixing the classic genres of shoot ’em ups and block breakers!Blast bullets back at baddies while flying over whimsical worlds filled with vivid, kooky colors! Grab your laser tennis racket, a stylish scarf and your best buddies to battle a horde of fluffy enemies trying to blow you up back to the ground.Play as RacketBoy or RacketGirl, guardians chosen by the Capybara Goddess to save your galaxy from the paws of a destructive tyrant genius, Korrg! Unable to attack by yourself, you must strike enemies’ attacks back at them, turning the battlefield into an explosive space tennis battle. Rain tennis-devastation down on hordes of ducks, cat-sandwiches, fluffy bunnies, space-tennis-robots and actual BANANAS in this unique and totally realistic adventure to save the galaxy! | ||
| DOOM 64(Bethesda Softworks) | Game - Digital Only | 20/03/2020, 00:00 local time |
| Description from publisher: Celebrate DOOM's 25th anniversary with DOOM 64, originally released on Nintendo 64 in 1997. Take the fight to Hell at home or on-the-go with DOOM 64's triumphant return to Nintendo consoles!Fight against demons in your crusade to hunt down the Mother of Demons and stop Hell's invasion. As you battle through more than 30 action-packed levels, be on the lookout for enhanced weapons and secrets to help you put an end to the demonic threat. | ||
| LA-MULANA(NIS America) | Game - Digital Only | 20/03/2020, 15:00 CET |
| Description from publisher: Experience a classic tale of exploration, puzzle-solving, and deadly action with LA-MULANA!Your destiny awaits in La-Mulana! Take control of archaeologist Lemeza Kosugi and navigate through puzzles, traps, and deadly Guardians in order to claim the Secret Treasure of Life. You'll need sharp wits, quick reflexes, and most importantly, all the courage you can muster. Will you succeed in unraveling the secrets of La-Mulana, or will you fall victim to the dangers that surround you? | ||
| LA-MULANA 2(NIS America) | Game - Digital Only | 20/03/2020, 15:00 CET |
| Description from publisher: Experience a classic tale of exploration, puzzle-solving, and deadly action with LA-MULANA 2!Renowned archaeologist Lemeza Kosugi has gone missing, and only his daughter Lumisa can find him! Enter Eg-Lana, an upside-down version of the legendary ruins of La-Mulana. Think fast, act fast, and whip hard in order to overcome dangerous traps and elaborate puzzles in your quest to uncover unfathomable secrets. What will you find at the end of your journey: triumph, or defeat? | ||
| UNO Ultimate Edition: UNO + UNO Flip!(Ubisoft) | Bundle | 17/03/2020, 00:00 local time |
| Description from publisher: Get the complete collection for one of the most iconic games with the UNO Ultimate Edition which contains UNO, UNO FLIP!, plus Just Dance and Rayman themed UNO cards.Match cards either by color or value to race against other players.Brace yourself for a new UNO® experience with the UNO® FLIP!™ DLC! Rediscover the iconic game with a double-sided deck and new Action cards that give to the classic gameplay an exciting twist. With the special Flip card, flip the deck, choose to play nice with the "Light Side" Action cards or to spice things up with the "Dark Side" ones like Draw five, Skip Everyone or Wild draw color.Bring your UNO matches to the next level with this Ultimate Edition! | ||
Highlights: New Demo Releases
| Title | Release Date |
| Trials of Mana Demo(SQUARE ENIX) | 18/03/2020, 00:00 local time |
| Moving Out(Team 17) | 17/03/2020, 19:00 CET |
| Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King Demo(FDG Entertainment) | 19/03/2020, 15:00 CET |
Highlights: New Pre-Loads
| Title | Pre-Load Start Date | Pre-Load End Date |
| Trials of Mana(SQUARE ENIX) | 18/03/2020, 00:00 local time | 23/04/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Moving Out(Team 17) | 17/03/2020, 19:00 CET | 27/04/2020, 23:59 CEST |
| Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York(Draw Distance) | 17/03/2020, 18:00 CET | 24/03/2020, 17:59 CET |
Highlights: Sales
| Title | Content Type | Discount | Sale Start Date | Sale End Date |
| Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes(Daedalic GmbH) | Game - Dual Distribution | 50% off | 16/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 06/04/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Felix The Reaper(Daedalic GmbH) | Game - Digital Only | 40% off | 16/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 06/04/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Deponia(Daedalic GmbH) | Game - Dual Distribution | 75% off | 16/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 14/04/2020, 23:59 local time |
| The Count Lucanor(Merge Games) | Game - Dual Distribution | 80% off | 16/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 29/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition(Rising Star Games) | Game - Dual Distribution | 20% off | 16/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 29/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Shantae: Half- Genie Hero Ultimate Edition(WayForward) | Game - Dual Distribution | 30% off | 16/03/2020, 09:00 local time | 29/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Shantae and the Pirate's Curse(WayForward) | Game - Digital Only | 30% off | 16/03/2020, 09:00 local time | 29/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| For The King(Curve Digital) | Game - Dual Distribution | 50% off | 17/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 07/04/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Smoke and Sacrifice(Curve Digital) | Game - Dual Distribution | 50% off | 17/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 07/04/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Rogue Aces(Curve Digital) | Game - Digital Only | 75% off | 17/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 07/04/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Manual Samuel(Curve Digital) | Game - Digital Only | 75% off | 17/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 07/04/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Velocity®2X(Curve Digital) | Game - Digital Only | 75% off | 17/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 07/04/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Snake Pass(Curve Digital) | Game - Digital Only | 70% off | 17/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 07/04/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Collection of Mana(SQUARE ENIX) | Game - Dual Distribution | 50% off | 17/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 30/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| I am Setsuna(SQUARE ENIX) | Game - Digital Only | 40% off | 17/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 30/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| DRAGON QUEST(SQUARE ENIX) | Game - Digital Only | 20% off | 17/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 30/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE(SQUARE ENIX) | Game - Dual Distribution | 50% off | 17/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 30/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster(SQUARE ENIX) | Game - Dual Distribution | 50% off | 17/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 30/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| FINAL FANTASY VII(SQUARE ENIX) | Game - Digital Only | 50% off | 17/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 30/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered(SQUARE ENIX) | Game - Digital Only | 40% off | 17/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 30/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Final Fantasy IX(SQUARE ENIX) | Game - Digital Only | 50% off | 17/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 30/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Yet Another Zombie Defense HD(Awesome Games) | Game - Digital Only | 75% off | 18/03/2020, 00:00 CET | 17/04/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Octopath Traveler(Nintendo) | Game - Dual Distribution | 50% off | 18/03/2020, 16:00 CET | 02/04/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Northgard(Shiro Games) | Game - Dual Distribution | 30% off | 18/03/2020, 00:00 CET | 30/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Evoland Legendary Edition(Shiro Games) | Game - Digital Only | 60% off | 18/03/2020, 00:00 CET | 30/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Gear.Club Unlimited(Microids) | Game - Dual Distribution | 33% off | 19/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 08/04/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Yooka-Laylee(Team17) | Game - Digital Only | 66% off | 19/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 29/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Pikuniku(Devolver Digital) | Game - Digital Only | 92% off | 20/03/2020, 15:00 CET | 27/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
Download versions of packaged software
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Nintendo Switch download software
- Beyond Enemy Lines: Essentials
- Dezatopia
- Diabolic
- DOOM 64
- Exit the Gungeon
- Explosive Jake
- Factotum 90
- Ghost Sweeper
- Indie Puzzle Bundle Vol 1
- Ittle Dew 2+
- Knight Swap
- La-Mulana
- La-Mulana 2
- Lust for Darkness: Dawn Edition
- Mist Hunter
- Nerdook Bundle Vol. 1
- Pooplers
- Quell Memento
- Red Death
- SeaBed
- Silent World
- Sky Racket
- Super Bit Blaster XL
- The Secret Order: Shadow Breach
- This Strange Realm of Mine
- Thunder Paw
- Top Speed: Drag & Fast Racing
- Travel Mosaics 2: Roman Holiday
Nintendo Switch downloadable content
- Dead by Daylight
- Link-a-Pix Deluxe
Beyond Enemy Lines: Essentials
Dezatopia
Diabolic
Doom 64
Exit the Gungeon
Explosive Jake
Factotum 90
Ghost Sweeper
Indie Puzzle Bundle Vol 1
Ittle Dew 2+
Knight Swap
La-Mulana
La-Mulana 2
Lust for Darkness: Dawn Edition
Mist Hunter
Nerdook Bundle Vol. 1
Pooplers
Quell Memento
Red Death
SeaBed
Silent World
Sky Racket
Super Bit Blaster XL
The Secret Order: Shadow Breach
This Strange Realm of Mine
Thunder Paw
Top Speed: Drag & Fast Racing
Travel Mosaics: Roman Holiday
Uno Ultimate Edition: Uno + Uno Flip!
Dezatopia
Diabolic
Doom 64
Exit the Gungeon
Explosive Jake
Factotum 90
Ghost Sweeper
Indie Puzzle Bundle Vol 1
Ittle Dew 2+
Knight Swap
La-Mulana
La-Mulana 2
Lust for Darkness: Dawn Edition
Mist Hunter
Nerdook Bundle Vol. 1
Pooplers
Quell Memento
Red Death
SeaBed
Silent World
Sky Racket
Super Bit Blaster XL
The Secret Order: Shadow Breach
This Strange Realm of Mine
Thunder Paw
Top Speed: Drag & Fast Racing
Travel Mosaics: Roman Holiday
Uno Ultimate Edition: Uno + Uno Flip!
