[Review] Ufouria: The Saga 2
Posted on 8 months ago by Nicholas Serpa in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: March 1, 2024
Developer: Sunsoft
Publisher: Red Art Games
Back in 1991, video game developer Sunsoft – perhaps best-known these days for its Blaster Master series – was trying to get a new franchise off the ground, in part to help cement a new mascot for the company. Ufouria: The Saga was the result – a quirky 2D platformer whose main gimmick was its ability for players to swap between four different characters. While the game did well enough to spawn a series of puzzle games featuring the same oddball cast and charming presentation, the original title been almost entirely unavailable for western players outside of a now-inaccessible Virtual Console rerelease and a limited run in Europe. That’s why it’s such a delightful surprise that now, over thirty years later, Sunsoft has released a sequel – and fortunately, an excellent one. Ufouria: The Saga 2 not only tightly modernizes the satisfying gameplay of the original, but imbues its world and characters with a sense of whimsy and humor that had me smiling from start to finish.
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Outer Wilds reveals Switch physical release
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A physical release of Outer Wilds was first teased when the game was first launching for Switch digitally at the end of last year, but now we have full details.
iam8bit will be handling the physical version. The Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition includes the base game and Echoes of the Eye expansion as well as a foldout planetary chart poster by Mobius Digital concept artist Ian Jacobson. Additionally, available via the iam8bitstore is a collector’s edition containing a canvas traveler’s adventure bag, explorer’s journey + game sleeve, Chert’s bandana, set of seven planetary patches, bonus item from a doomed timeline, and eye of the universe clasp.
Mortal Kombat 1 February 2024 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A new February 2024 update has gone out for Mortal Kombat 1.
The highlight is the addition of Peacemaker as a DLC character and Janet Cage as a Kameo Character (launching in March). Elsewhere there’s a new round of balance adjustments, fixes, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
Pixel-art Metroidvania Turbo Kid announced for Switch
Posted on 8 months ago by Dawn in News, Switch | 0 comments
Outerminds have announced that they will be bringing Turbo Kid, a pixel-art Metroidvania based on the cult classic superhero film from 2015, to Switch. Set in 1997, the game will be set between the 2015 film and the currently in-development sequel film, and will feature an original story.
For some more information about the game, check out the overview below courtesy of Outerminds:
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Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Tag Team Tourney starts this week
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
There’s still a little bit of new stuff happening in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and the previously-announced amiibo Tag Team Tourney is now beginning this week.
Players will be able to summon an FP from its amiibo and team up with it during the time-limited Team Battle tourney. By working together with their FP, they can come out on top.
Sonic Superstars fell short of initial forecast, SEGA points to competing with other games “in the same genre”
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
During its latest financial results Q&A, SEGA commented on the sales performance of Sonic Superstars.
The company pointed out the strong reception among fans. However, the game “has been short of the initial forecast.” At least partially, SEGA is putting the blame on competing with other titles “in the same genre”. No games were specifically named, but Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Sonic Superstars did come out within just a few days of each other.
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Famitsu review scores – February 28, 2024
Posted on 8 months ago by Nicolas in News, Switch | 0 comments
This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
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Side Order rewards guide for Splatoon 3
Posted on 8 months ago by Ethan in Guides, Switch | 0 comments
Side Order, Splatoon 3’s new DLC campaign, is now available, and we have a full list of rewards players can obtain.
Side Order is a single-player roguelike mode that sees you climbing up the Spire of Order. You’ll take down enemies, earn a currency called Prlz, and then use that currency to claim exclusive rewards in the main multiplayer mode of Splatoon 3. We wrote a guide that includes some general tips and tricks for Side Order, and you can check that out here. Since we’ll be talking about Side Order rewards here, there are definitely lots of spoilers afoot. That being said, we won’t discuss the names of story-tied bosses and enemies. If you’re okay with that, then let’s get into the full list of rewards.
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance announced for Switch
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
February 21: Shin Megami Tensei V is getting another lease on life with a just-announced Vengeance version. Atlus will be releasing it for Switch on June 21, 2024.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance was first made known via a leak a couple of days ago. A rating for the title briefly appeared in Korea before being removed.
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Nintendo suing creators of Switch emulator Yuzu
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has filed a new lawsuit against the creators of Yuzu, an emulator used for Switch. The document notes that the tech illegally circumvents its software encryption and facilitates piracy.
Nintendo’s lawsuit points out that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom saw over one million copies downloaded before the official launch. Also highlighted is that Yuzu’s Patreon support doubled during that time.
