Paper Mario has continued to stray farther and farther from its original RPG roots over the years. These days, the games are much more adventure-focused. The change in genres has been a conscious decision from the development team, but according to producer Kensuke Tanabe, nothing is set in stone when it comes to future titles.
Recently, Eurogamer Germany asked Paper Mario: The Origami King producer about the decision not to feature heavy RPG elements in Origami King. Tanabe said in response (as translated by Nintendo Everything):
Several new games out came out this week on the eShop. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.
Humble Games and Happy Ray Games are bringing the turn-based tactical RPG Ikenfell to Switch, the companies announced today. A release is planned for October 8.
Here’s an overview of Ikenfell, along with a trailer:
Mass Creation today issued a new trailer for Shing!, its twin-stick beat ’em up title. Watch the video below.
As previously reported, Shing! was expected on Switch this week before it was delayed. A new date has not yet been confirmed.
This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta do a summer version of the Nintendo Switch Swap in which they choose a game for the other person that has a summer theme. Check out the full episode below.
Crytivo and Follow the Feathers have debuted new footage from Weaving Tides, a Zelda-inspired adventure game. View the video below.
Weaving Tides is targeted for release later in 2020.
Kalypso Media and Realmforge Studios have gone live with a gameplay walkthrough for the construction management simulation title Spacebase Startopia. Give it a look below.
Modus Games, Dreams Uncorporated, and SYCK have prepared a new Gamescom 2020 trailer for Cris Tales. Check out the video below.
Cris Tales arrives for Switch on November 17.
Yaza Games has sent out a new Gamescom 2020 trailer for its turn-based strategy game Inkulinati. Have a look at the video below.
Inkulinati is due out on Switch in 2021.
Stuck in Attic today announced Gibbous: A Cthulhu Adventure, comedy cosmic horror adventure title. A release is planned for October 28.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
