There is a
lot coming to Nintendo’s consoles this week! While most of the titles are
smaller indie games, or third party games, Nintendo is launching two of its
major first party games for the 3DS in the next 7 days. The Nintendo Switch is
still riding high with last week’s release of Splatoon 2, but they are not
slowing down as a couple more high quality games are hitting the system. The
Switch and 3DS are getting plenty of support, meanwhile, the Wii U is still
continuing its slide into obscurity. There is a lot to go over this week, so
let dive into it!
Hardware
Launching
alongside the upcoming 3DS titles Miitopia and Hey! Pikmin, Nintendo’s newest
member of the 3DS family of systems is arriving on July 28th. Early
reviews of the New 2DS XL have been largely positive, citing only minor
problems, like an overly glossy screen. The 2DS looks as if it could be on par
with its New 3DS XL counterpart, but at a budget price. Offering the now
classic clamshell design, a lightweight, kid friendly structure, and internal
specs that compete with the 3DS, the 2DS XL is likely a great choice for kids,
or for someone looking to dive into the handheld’s massive library of games at
a great price. You can pick up a New Nintendo 2DS on July 28th for
$149.99 USD! Note: This release date is specifically for the North American and
European regions. Australia/New Zealand received the system on June 15th,
while Japan received the system on July 13th.
Switch
·
Qbics
Paint: $4.99 USD eshop, puzzle (July 27th)
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Ultra
Hyperball: $9.99 USD eshop, party/sports (July 28th)
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Infinite
Minigolf: $TBA, sports/multiplayer (July 25th)
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Play
on a near endless amount of uniquely diverse minigolf courses, or create your
own. If you are interested in minigolf of creating courses, then this title may
interest you!
·
Namco
Museum: $29.99 USD eshop, various genres/retro (July 28th)
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Probably
the most exciting release on the Switch this week, Namco Museum brings back
some of Namco’s greatest classics. This game allows players relive classics
like Pac-Man, Galaga, many more! If you are a fan of classic gaming like I am,
then this title is a must for you!
·
Fate/EXTELLA:
The Umbral Star: $59.99 USD eshop/retail, action (July 25th)
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This
is the big release on the Switch for this week. Unfortunately, due to following
closely in the footsteps of the launch of Splatoon 2, The Umbral Stars seems as
though it may get overlooked by many. However, the game received favorable
reviews during its release on the PS4 back in January, and an essentially
equivalent gameplay experience seems to be promised for the Switch. Add on the possibility
of making this a portable action game, and it is sure to make plenty of fans
happy! Be sure to check out plenty of reviews and trailers for yourself before
buying, though, as this title is a fully priced retail game at $59.99. See
Nintendo’s official trailer here.
3DS
·
Swipe: $1.49 USD eshop, puzzle/strategy (July 27th)
·
Miitopia:
$39.99 USD retail/eshop, RPG (July 28th)
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Miitopia
is a perfect example of Nintendo’s charm. Coupling the adorable world of Miis
with traditional, turn-based RPG mechanics, Miitopia looks to be an incredibly
bizzare, yet fun adventure. It is hard to describe what Miitopia is, but to
briefly describe it, it is a non-traditional RPG with traditional turn-based
mechanics. The unique twist of the game is that the characters in your party
are your Mii and the Miis of your friends. There is also a relationship
building aspect to the game, as the relationships you build with the people in
your party can impact how they perform in battle. Therefore, keeping your party
members happy is crucial to success. Miitopia is a silly little game that will
likely satisfy fans of Nintendo’s charm, but may actually appeal to hardcore
RPG fans as well.
·
Hey!
Pikmin $39.99 USD retail/eshop, puzzle/adventure 2D platformer (July 28th)
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This
is not your typical Pikmin game! Consider yourself warned. It has to be noted,
though, that being atypical is not always a bad thing. While Hey! Pikmin is not
likely to astound longtime fans of the franchise, it looks as though it will
hold its own as an adorable spin off that will serve as a great entry point to
the main line games. Hey! Pikmin is unique from the other entries in the series
in that it ditches its usual multitasking gameplay mechanics in favor of simpler
puzzle/adventure platforming. Whether you are a diehard fan looking to scratch a
Pikmin itch, or a parent looking to ease your kid into the franchise, Hey!
Pikmin is worth looking into!
Wii U
This shouldn’t
come as a surprise, but there is sadly nothing to mention on the Wii U for this
week.
Nintendo is
offering a library that should cater to nearly every type of gamer this week.
The games being released over the next 7 days are all over the board in terms
of quality, size, and genre. With offerings from indie developers, third
parties, and Nintendo themselves, it isn’t hard to find something in every
price range. The genres covered this week span from classic arcade to big
action, small puzzlers to a personalized RPG. Therefore, this week is as good
as any to get out and explore the eshop on your current Nintendo devices! Well,
except your Wii U, sorry.
Edit: Overcooked: Special Edition was just announced to be dropping on the Switch's eshop this Thursday, July 27th!
Edit: Overcooked: Special Edition was just announced to be dropping on the Switch's eshop this Thursday, July 27th!
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