Switch eShop charts – April 13, 2024
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Examining what went wrong with Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
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Whether you like Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl or hate them, you can probably agree that something did indeed go wrong during their development. Though the games do have some merit as faithful Sinnoh remakes, many dedicated Pokemon players consider BDSP among the worst of the main series entries. Today, we’re taking a look at the state the games were launched in, the kind of content that was added to them via updates, and how the games hold up in 2024.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom composer shares insight into the music
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Masato Ohashi, one of the composers who worked on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, recently shared insight into the game’s music. Ohashi shared a number of thoughts as part of a post on Nintendo’s recruitment website.
Music can sometimes be straightforward in games, but that wasn’t the case in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Ohashi gave one example by highlighting the ascent to the flying ship in the sky, or the Wind Temple. The goal here was to “make music that rose in tension”, which meant starting with just a few instruments and increasing the number as players keep going up. It’s topped off with a climax and the team decided not to have any music at all when the sky clears.
Here’s our full translation:
Loretta gameplay
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Fresh off its Switch debut comes new gameplay for Loretta, a phycological thriller. We have 36 minutes of footage in total.
For more information about the game, check out the following overview:
Hero’s Hour launch trailer
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Going along with the Switch launch of Hero’s Hour this week comes a new trailer. Forever Entertainment published the turn-based strategy RPG, which was originally made by Storm Trident.
If you’re interested in learning more about it, read the following overview:
3D platformer Corn Kidz 64 coming to Switch
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March 31: Diplodocus Games and BogoSoft will release Corn Kidz 64 on Switch, the two sides announced this weekend. It will be available on April 19, 2024.
Corn Kidz 64 is a 3D platformer that feels like it was ripped out of the N64 era. As for the premise, here’s what to expect: “Seve the one-horned goat has the same reoccurring dream every night. His friend Alexis is determined to break him free but they must first deal with an issue plaguing the nearby palindrome-themed town of Wolloh’s Hollow.”
More: BogoSoft, Corn Kidz 64, Diplodocus Games
Sokobond Express reaching Switch next week
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Sokobond Express is seeing release on Switch in just a few days, publisher Draknek and Friends and developer Jose Hernandez have announced. It will launch on April 18, 2024.
This follows the original Sokobond that landed on Switch in 2021. As for Sokobond Express, the minimalist puzzle title asks players to leverage their strategic planning skills, visualize their end destination ahead of time, and adapt to the game’s evolving complexities for the best chance of success.
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition update adds cross-play and more
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A new 1.1 update just came out for Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition, which is highlighted by the addition of cross-platform play.
Other additions, changes, and fixes are also included. Other highlights are text chat button for multiplayer menus, level statistics, and music jukebox in the level editor.
Here’s the full rundown:
A Street Cat’s Tale 2 release date set for June, new physical release
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A Street Cat’s Tale 2 has received a final release date on Switch and we also have news about a new physical release.
The game launches for Switch on June 27, 2024. On the same day, a physical release will be sold known as A Street Cat’s Tale: NekoNeko Edition. While it’s only planned for Asia (and Korea), English and other languages will be supported on the cartridge. You’ll get both games in the series here.
More: A Street Cat's Tale 2, CFK, Piyo Studios
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is Europe’s next Switch Online Game Trial
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising has been announced as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Europe.
This comes at a perfect time as Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is due out this month. During the trial period, members can access Rising entirely for free. Save data can be used in the full version as well. Also note that the game is currently on sale for everyone.
