Whats up mild readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Spherical-Up for August nineteenth, 2024. It’s the start of a brand new week, and we’re doing our regular Monday factor with a few critiques so that you can get pleasure from. I’ve acquired my ideas on SteamWorld Heist II and… one second, I have to take a sip of water first… That Time I Obtained Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles. After that, there’s a brand new launch to have a fast gander at, after which the lists of recent and expiring gross sales for the day. Let’s get to at this time’s enterprise!
Evaluations & Mini-Views
SteamWorld Heist II ($29.99)
I’m in a bizarre zone with the SteamWorld collection, I feel. I initially missed the DSi Tower Protection recreation and once I went again to it I discovered it a bit too intense to get pleasure from. I cherished SteamWorld Dig, and the unique SteamWorld Heist was proper up my alley. SteamWorld Dig 2 was a giant step up from the primary recreation in some ways, however I someway favored it rather less. SteamWorld Quest was attention-grabbing, however didn’t fairly come collectively for me. And SteamWorld Construct was an honest recreation, however the Swap simply wasn’t as much as operating it the best way it wanted. I feel all of those video games are of fine high quality, with a variety of polish and loads of care put into the designs. However I’ll admit that the shine has come off of SteamWorld for me to an extent.
So right here we’re with SteamWorld Heist II, which is the second time the builders have revisited an idea inside the collection. SteamWorld Dig 2 took a comparatively easy recreation and constructed one thing far greater from it, however SteamWorld Heist was already lots huge. And so as a substitute of reinventing the wheel, what Thunderful has performed right here is to provide us a brand new journey with barely refined mechanics and some new twists. The ocean exploration is the largest new function, and it’s high-quality. A pleasant break from the turn-based fight, if nothing else. You additionally get a really in-depth job system, which could be very satisfying to tinker with. With that mentioned, all of that is no revolution by any means. I don’t see a lot area for somebody to be blown away transferring from the primary recreation to the second as we noticed with Dig. However, which means those that loved what the primary recreation provided can safely dive into this one.
One of many huge variations with this recreation comes through its theme, which sees you crusing the excessive seas battling Dieselbots as a substitute of rocketing by means of area. A part of the enjoyable of the SteamWorld collection has been seeing how the setting will get fleshed out with every installment, and also you’ll definitely get a few of that right here. The humor and writing is pretty much as good as ever, giving these ‘bots loads of appeal whether or not they’re in your crew or an enemy you’re going to blast away and by no means see once more. Hats? Sure, you possibly can nonetheless shoot off hats and gather them. The side-view turn-based tactical RPG gameplay stays participating, with the need to seek out that good shot driving each flip.
SteamWorld Heist II isn’t as novel as the primary recreation, and it roughly retains to what labored earlier than. It may be a little bit tough at occasions, and also you’ll at all times need to be vigilant for gimmicks as a result of some battles are keen on them. The job system is a deal with for individuals who get pleasure from looking for damaged combos, and the overworld exploration breaks up the motion whereas serving to to raised set up the setting. In case you loved SteamWorld Heist and are prepared for extra of that gameplay, plus some extra of that pleasing SteamWorld lore, you’ll get what you’re searching for with this one.
SwitchArcade Rating: 4/5
That Time I Obtained Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles ($49.99)
I actually am undecided what to do with this one. I’m considerably acquainted with That Time I Obtained Reincarnated as a Slime, at the least in its manga kind. I dropped off after some time as a result of it was getting a little bit boring for me, however I caught round lengthy sufficient to know the premise and many of the essential solid. So, acquainted however maybe not a fan. I don’t dislike it, thoughts you. I suppose the one factor I can say doubtless about this recreation is that it doesn’t run as properly on the Swap as I’d like. There are some framerate shenanigans happening at occasions, and with how comparatively easy this recreation appears that actually shouldn’t be occurring.
Alright, let me lay out what you’ve acquired right here. This recreation retells the story of the collection from the beginning as much as the battle in opposition to Falmuth, although it speeds by means of the early stuff. A few new game-specific tales have been added, and fortunately they’re from the hand of the unique creator. The gameplay is damaged into three types. There are visible novel-style scenes, generally with some animation blended in. Then, side-scrolling motion. You get some primary combos and dodge/counter mechanics right here. Nothing fancy, nevertheless it’s enjoyable sufficient. Lastly, a really primary metropolis builder. You need to construct up the Jura Tempest Federation, in spite of everything. It provides you an excuse to grind for supplies, principally.
And that grind is the important thing. The gameplay mechanics are a bit too skinny to hold issues right here, and the battles get repetitive in a rush. Nonetheless, you’ll have to interact in a variety of them. There are sub-quests to finish that may add a little bit additional spice, however you’ll fall right into a loop very early on that by no means adjustments a lot. The gasoline that retains you going is the story, however for those who’re acquainted with this property you’ll already know most of it. You by no means actually get the sense that you just’re enjoying these tales, due to how restricted the gameplay is. In case you’re not a fan of the collection, that is one approach to get caught as much as a sure level. I feel it is perhaps the worst approach to digest this story for a first-timer, thoughts you. Nicely, this can be a frequent downside with this sort of factor. I feel normally, followers will get pleasure from it. Possibly that’s adequate.
That Time I Obtained Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles might be finest loved by those that love the property, however even they’ll discover it a considerably meager meal. The 2 new tales are attention-grabbing, and for some time it’s enjoyable to see these characters in motion and construct up the Federation. Sadly, the gameplay itself by no means actually expands out the best way it must, so except you’re within the temper for a complete lot of repetition you would possibly end up becoming bored quick.
SwitchArcade Rating: 3/5
Choose New Releases
Rack and Slay ($5.99)
A roguelite dungeon crawler? Boring! Wait a minute… wait a dog-gone minute! Is that hero a… billiard ball?! Nicely that’s a horse of a totally totally different shade! So sure, this can be a recreation the place you’re launching your ball hero at ball enemies to knock them into ball pockets. There are many gadgets to seek out, and a shocking variety of modes to get pleasure from. A cute concept that works out pretty properly in observe.
Gross sales
(North American eShop, US Costs)
That outbox could be very tiny. I like Tremendous Fortunate’s Story rather a lot even now, although admittedly having an indie 3D platformer isn’t the novelty it as soon as was. As for the brand new gross sales, nothing within the listing is de facto talking to me a lot. Not that there aren’t good video games in there. Gynoug is an effective shooter, Superhot is de facto enjoyable, and Door Kickers has its charms. However all of those are on sale usually, so it’s exhausting to drum up a lot pleasure. Test the lists, do what you could.
Choose New Gross sales
CounterAttack: Rebellion ($4.49 from $14.99 till 8/23)
Gunman Tales ($2.09 from $6.99 till 8/29)
Throughout the Blade ($3.29 from $10.99 till 8/29)
Gynoug ($3.49 from $6.99 till 8/29)
Distant Life ($9.49 from $18.99 till 8/29)
Vera Blanc: Supernatural Mysteries ($5.59 from $7.99 till 8/29)
Cyber Citizen Shockman ($4.19 from $5.99 till 8/29)
Gematombe ($4.49 from $14.99 till 8/29)
One other Crab’s Treasure ($23.99 from $29.99 till 8/31)
Neodori Ceaselessly ($1.99 from $4.99 till 9/3)
Blade of Darkness ($2.75 from $14.99 till 9/3)
Door Kickers ($1.99 from $11.99 till 9/3)
What the Fork ($4.49 from $17.99 till 9/6)
Superhot ($9.99 from $24.99 till 9/7)
Lifeless in Vinland: True Viking ($2.79 from $27.99 till 9/7)
Tchia: Oleti Version ($23.44 from $34.99 till 9/8)
Dormitory Love ($24.49 from $34.99 till 9/8)
Dying Gentle: Definitive Version ($9.99 from $49.99 till 9/8)
Gross sales Ending Tomorrow, August twentieth
New Tremendous Fortunate’s Story ($7.49 from $29.99 till 8/20)
Street to Valhalla ($3.99 from $7.99 till 8/20)
That’s all for at this time, pals. We’ll be again tomorrow with extra new video games, extra gross sales, maybe some critiques, and perhaps even some information. I’ve to go to the physician once more and put together for a household occasion within the night, however we’ll get one thing collectively. I hope you all have a wonderful Monday, and as at all times, thanks for studying!
Whats up mild readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Spherical-Up for August nineteenth, 2024. It’s the start of a brand new week, and we’re doing our regular Monday factor with a few critiques so that you can get pleasure from. I’ve acquired my ideas on SteamWorld Heist II and… one second, I have to take a sip of water first… That Time I Obtained Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles. After that, there’s a brand new launch to have a fast gander at, after which the lists of recent and expiring gross sales for the day. Let’s get to at this time’s enterprise!
Evaluations & Mini-Views
SteamWorld Heist II ($29.99)
I’m in a bizarre zone with the SteamWorld collection, I feel. I initially missed the DSi Tower Protection recreation and once I went again to it I discovered it a bit too intense to get pleasure from. I cherished SteamWorld Dig, and the unique SteamWorld Heist was proper up my alley. SteamWorld Dig 2 was a giant step up from the primary recreation in some ways, however I someway favored it rather less. SteamWorld Quest was attention-grabbing, however didn’t fairly come collectively for me. And SteamWorld Construct was an honest recreation, however the Swap simply wasn’t as much as operating it the best way it wanted. I feel all of those video games are of fine high quality, with a variety of polish and loads of care put into the designs. However I’ll admit that the shine has come off of SteamWorld for me to an extent.
So right here we’re with SteamWorld Heist II, which is the second time the builders have revisited an idea inside the collection. SteamWorld Dig 2 took a comparatively easy recreation and constructed one thing far greater from it, however SteamWorld Heist was already lots huge. And so as a substitute of reinventing the wheel, what Thunderful has performed right here is to provide us a brand new journey with barely refined mechanics and some new twists. The ocean exploration is the largest new function, and it’s high-quality. A pleasant break from the turn-based fight, if nothing else. You additionally get a really in-depth job system, which could be very satisfying to tinker with. With that mentioned, all of that is no revolution by any means. I don’t see a lot area for somebody to be blown away transferring from the primary recreation to the second as we noticed with Dig. However, which means those that loved what the primary recreation provided can safely dive into this one.
One of many huge variations with this recreation comes through its theme, which sees you crusing the excessive seas battling Dieselbots as a substitute of rocketing by means of area. A part of the enjoyable of the SteamWorld collection has been seeing how the setting will get fleshed out with every installment, and also you’ll definitely get a few of that right here. The humor and writing is pretty much as good as ever, giving these ‘bots loads of appeal whether or not they’re in your crew or an enemy you’re going to blast away and by no means see once more. Hats? Sure, you possibly can nonetheless shoot off hats and gather them. The side-view turn-based tactical RPG gameplay stays participating, with the need to seek out that good shot driving each flip.
SteamWorld Heist II isn’t as novel as the primary recreation, and it roughly retains to what labored earlier than. It may be a little bit tough at occasions, and also you’ll at all times need to be vigilant for gimmicks as a result of some battles are keen on them. The job system is a deal with for individuals who get pleasure from looking for damaged combos, and the overworld exploration breaks up the motion whereas serving to to raised set up the setting. In case you loved SteamWorld Heist and are prepared for extra of that gameplay, plus some extra of that pleasing SteamWorld lore, you’ll get what you’re searching for with this one.
SwitchArcade Rating: 4/5
That Time I Obtained Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles ($49.99)
I actually am undecided what to do with this one. I’m considerably acquainted with That Time I Obtained Reincarnated as a Slime, at the least in its manga kind. I dropped off after some time as a result of it was getting a little bit boring for me, however I caught round lengthy sufficient to know the premise and many of the essential solid. So, acquainted however maybe not a fan. I don’t dislike it, thoughts you. I suppose the one factor I can say doubtless about this recreation is that it doesn’t run as properly on the Swap as I’d like. There are some framerate shenanigans happening at occasions, and with how comparatively easy this recreation appears that actually shouldn’t be occurring.
Alright, let me lay out what you’ve acquired right here. This recreation retells the story of the collection from the beginning as much as the battle in opposition to Falmuth, although it speeds by means of the early stuff. A few new game-specific tales have been added, and fortunately they’re from the hand of the unique creator. The gameplay is damaged into three types. There are visible novel-style scenes, generally with some animation blended in. Then, side-scrolling motion. You get some primary combos and dodge/counter mechanics right here. Nothing fancy, nevertheless it’s enjoyable sufficient. Lastly, a really primary metropolis builder. You need to construct up the Jura Tempest Federation, in spite of everything. It provides you an excuse to grind for supplies, principally.
And that grind is the important thing. The gameplay mechanics are a bit too skinny to hold issues right here, and the battles get repetitive in a rush. Nonetheless, you’ll have to interact in a variety of them. There are sub-quests to finish that may add a little bit additional spice, however you’ll fall right into a loop very early on that by no means adjustments a lot. The gasoline that retains you going is the story, however for those who’re acquainted with this property you’ll already know most of it. You by no means actually get the sense that you just’re enjoying these tales, due to how restricted the gameplay is. In case you’re not a fan of the collection, that is one approach to get caught as much as a sure level. I feel it is perhaps the worst approach to digest this story for a first-timer, thoughts you. Nicely, this can be a frequent downside with this sort of factor. I feel normally, followers will get pleasure from it. Possibly that’s adequate.
That Time I Obtained Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles might be finest loved by those that love the property, however even they’ll discover it a considerably meager meal. The 2 new tales are attention-grabbing, and for some time it’s enjoyable to see these characters in motion and construct up the Federation. Sadly, the gameplay itself by no means actually expands out the best way it must, so except you’re within the temper for a complete lot of repetition you would possibly end up becoming bored quick.
SwitchArcade Rating: 3/5
Choose New Releases
Rack and Slay ($5.99)
A roguelite dungeon crawler? Boring! Wait a minute… wait a dog-gone minute! Is that hero a… billiard ball?! Nicely that’s a horse of a totally totally different shade! So sure, this can be a recreation the place you’re launching your ball hero at ball enemies to knock them into ball pockets. There are many gadgets to seek out, and a shocking variety of modes to get pleasure from. A cute concept that works out pretty properly in observe.
Gross sales
(North American eShop, US Costs)
That outbox could be very tiny. I like Tremendous Fortunate’s Story rather a lot even now, although admittedly having an indie 3D platformer isn’t the novelty it as soon as was. As for the brand new gross sales, nothing within the listing is de facto talking to me a lot. Not that there aren’t good video games in there. Gynoug is an effective shooter, Superhot is de facto enjoyable, and Door Kickers has its charms. However all of those are on sale usually, so it’s exhausting to drum up a lot pleasure. Test the lists, do what you could.
Choose New Gross sales
CounterAttack: Rebellion ($4.49 from $14.99 till 8/23)
Gunman Tales ($2.09 from $6.99 till 8/29)
Throughout the Blade ($3.29 from $10.99 till 8/29)
Gynoug ($3.49 from $6.99 till 8/29)
Distant Life ($9.49 from $18.99 till 8/29)
Vera Blanc: Supernatural Mysteries ($5.59 from $7.99 till 8/29)
Cyber Citizen Shockman ($4.19 from $5.99 till 8/29)
Gematombe ($4.49 from $14.99 till 8/29)
One other Crab’s Treasure ($23.99 from $29.99 till 8/31)
Neodori Ceaselessly ($1.99 from $4.99 till 9/3)
Blade of Darkness ($2.75 from $14.99 till 9/3)
Door Kickers ($1.99 from $11.99 till 9/3)
What the Fork ($4.49 from $17.99 till 9/6)
Superhot ($9.99 from $24.99 till 9/7)
Lifeless in Vinland: True Viking ($2.79 from $27.99 till 9/7)
Tchia: Oleti Version ($23.44 from $34.99 till 9/8)
Dormitory Love ($24.49 from $34.99 till 9/8)
Dying Gentle: Definitive Version ($9.99 from $49.99 till 9/8)
Gross sales Ending Tomorrow, August twentieth
New Tremendous Fortunate’s Story ($7.49 from $29.99 till 8/20)
Street to Valhalla ($3.99 from $7.99 till 8/20)
That’s all for at this time, pals. We’ll be again tomorrow with extra new video games, extra gross sales, maybe some critiques, and perhaps even some information. I’ve to go to the physician once more and put together for a household occasion within the night, however we’ll get one thing collectively. I hope you all have a wonderful Monday, and as at all times, thanks for studying!
