System: Switch
Release date: March 4, 2021
Developer: Jo-Mei
Publisher: Quantic Dream
After making only the faintest of splashes in its initial release on other consoles in 2019, the emotional indie game Sea of Solitude has returned on Switch. However, bearing the familiar “Director’s Cut” subtitle that can be found on so many other Switch ports, this re-release promises to add new features like rewritten scenes, additional voice acting, and refined mechanics to the base game. Whether this will be your first time setting sail or you’ve already voyaged with the game, the question remains: does Sea of Solitude’s Director’s Cut make waves in its Switch debut, or is it best left stranded at sea?
Funny Syntax Software has announced the release of its party game Gun Skaters on Switch. It can be found digitally on the eShop.
Here’s an overview of Gun Skaters, along with a trailer:
A couple of weeks ago, HORI announced a new Split Pad Pro controller for Switch based on Monster Hunter Rise. There was only news about a Japanese release at the time, but it’s now confirmed for the west as well.
A listing for the Monster Hunter Rise Split Pad Pro has popped up on Amazon. According to the retailer, it’s due out on April 26.
Here’s the official product description and photos:
Target is gearing up for its latest buy 2, get 1 free sale. There are a bunch of different products included, ranging from movies to books. Of course, what we’re most interested in is games.
Some titles and pre-orders will be excluded, but there should be a good selection available. Target’s ad does highlight the just-released Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Complete Edition, Minecraft Dungeons, and Just Dance 2021.
Here’s the full ad promo:
PowerA has unveiled another controller for Switch, this time based on Animal Crossing. A Nook Inc.-based design is on the way and will apparently be released next month.
Here’s the official product description and photos:
According to an eShop listing, 10tons is putting Tesla Force on Switch. The top-down rogue-lite shooter will be available on March 24.
Here’s an overview of Alchemist Simulator, along with a trailer:
Vector Unit has issued a launch trailer for Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure, its new racer for Switch. Check out the video below.
Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure is available now on the Switch eShop. For more on the game, check out our previous coverage here.
SaGa Frontier Remastered is heading to Switch in April, but it’s more than just a simple re-release. The team has implemented improved graphics, additional features, and a new main character.
Fuse is the new character in question. Once players have fulfilled certain conditions, he can be unlocked. Fuse comes with his own scenario and even has new tracks from Kenji Ito.
To celebrate the upcoming release of SaGa Frontier Remastered, various members of the development team have shared a few messages. We have them in full below.
If you happen to stop by Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, you may come across a little Easter egg from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto. The theme park’s Mario Kart ride has a huge painting of Bowser, and Miyamoto himself signed the piece.
Tom Geraghty, senior director of technology and innovation for Universal Creative, shared the backstory of how the autograph happened during a recent press event. As relayed by GameSpot:
