Nintendo eShop - November 2018

Cloud-Hidden · Nov 29, 2018

I'd love impressions on that new tavern story game.

Mandos · Nov 29, 2018

BlueRose said:
It's $30 AUD. I'm not sure how much in other currencies. You can always purchase the game later.

$20 Us, hmmm I'll consider

wesman · Nov 29, 2018

Arturo said:
And don't forget the hd-rumble, it's top tier too.

So you're digging it too Arturo? Saw you playing it a bunch, hoped anyone that picked it up felt it was worth it.

I fucking love HATING this game. It's so tense, so irritating, and so spot on with the feelings of anxiety it creates through its rock solid, yet exaggerated situations. It reminds me of so many times spinning my own tires in mud or snow.

And really, that's surprising that there's no snow.... Maybe a sequel/DLC? I'd buy it!!

I just did that jeep mountain climb challenge lasted two minutes, after flipping over a few times, and sweat like it was an hour of gameplay. So fucking intense!!!!!

Love those horns and fumes!

delalaser · Nov 29, 2018

flip grip shippped :o

Tebunker · Nov 29, 2018

BlueRose said:
Carcassonne - Inns & Cathedrals is actually free right now. You can "purchase" and download it without having pre-ordered the game.

Not so lucky in NA sadly. Well not yet at least

BlueRose · Nov 29, 2018

Tebunker said:
Not so lucky in NA sadly. Well not yet at least

Do you have an EU account? :(

Mamoniadas · Nov 29, 2018

I picked up: Celeste, the Messenger, Dead Cells, the Way, & Sonic 1 during the sale. Was going to do a lil write up on the games but I just want to say that so far the messenger has been a huge disappointment (i'm at the searing crag). Im a big fan of the old ninja gaidens and retro platformers and so far this feels really bland and way overpriced.

Deleted member 3017 · Nov 29, 2018

Mamoniadas said:
I picked up: Celeste, the Messenger, Dead Cells, the Way, & Sonic 1 during the sale. Was going to do a lil write up on the games but I just want to say that so far the messenger has been a huge disappointment (i'm at the searing crag). Im a big fan of the old ninja gaidens and retro platformers and so far this feels really bland and way overpriced.

I loved The Messenger, but it's really not like Ninja Gaiden much at all, despite appearances. And it becomes even less like NG as the game progresses.

1upsuper · Nov 29, 2018

Mamoniadas said:
I picked up: Celeste, the Messenger, Dead Cells, the Way, & Sonic 1 during the sale. Was going to do a lil write up on the games but I just want to say that so far the messenger has been a huge disappointment (i'm at the searing crag). Im a big fan of the old ninja gaidens and retro platformers and so far this feels really bland and way overpriced.

Yep, I felt the same about The Messenger. Wrote a post about it a few days ago. It doesn't have the challenge of the games that inspired it, nor does it have particularly fresh or engaging level design. Making it look like Ninja Gaiden was a mistake, since it just led to disappointment.

wesman · Nov 30, 2018

1upsuper said:
Yep, I felt the same about The Messenger. Wrote a post about it a few days ago. It doesn't have the challenge of the games that inspired it, nor does it have particularly fresh or engaging level design. Making it look like Ninja Gaiden was a mistake, since it just led to disappointment.

I felt the same after a few hours of trying to like it. The gameplay didn't have the same precision or clever level design of NG, and the dialog was obnoxiously modern day. I was really excited for it months ahead, then archive, archive, archive.

Deleted member 3017 · Nov 30, 2018

The humor is definitely my least favorite part of The Messenger. I have a really big problem with video game humor built around referencing other works and breaking the fourth wall. Things like this should be subtle and mainly used as easter eggs. One of the few games where this style of humor totally worked on me was Double Dragon Neon.

NateDrake · Nov 30, 2018

KennyLinder said:
Anyone know anything about Coffee Crisis? Out tomorrow. Looks like it could be quite interesting.

I posted some gameplay a week or so ago. It's okay. Nothing special. I think I prefer Raging Justice to it, but Coffee Crisis does have a pretty nice soundtrack and interesting in-game systems with the modifier concept.

ZeroDS · Nov 30, 2018

So any impressions about that Cattails game coming out soon. Looks super interesting

No Depth · Nov 30, 2018

1upsuper said:
Yep, I felt the same about The Messenger. Wrote a post about it a few days ago. It doesn't have the challenge of the games that inspired it, nor does it have particularly fresh or engaging level design. Making it look like Ninja Gaiden was a mistake, since it just led to disappointment.

Personally I felt the first half was the weakest part of the game. Once it opened up, the structure of the levels and its design sensibilities made more sense in relation to mid/late game abilities.

The Ninja Gaiden comparisons did the game no favors though as it really isn't comparable beyond surface level aesthetics. Largely the fault of the dev and marketing for bringing those expectations themselves, but I found my interest improved in the back half.

Nine · Nov 30, 2018

ZeroDS said:
So any impressions about that Cattails game coming out soon. Looks super interesting

Ditto. Steam reviews compare it to Stardew Valley, but does it really have similar levels of depth? I'd be interested for sure if so.

Branson · Nov 30, 2018

Huh, Mario and Rabbids is pretty cool. Its like a casual (so far) little strategy game. Is that Extra Health Y thing before the fight begins an easy mode or something? It gives you a lot of health lol. I dont mind using it sometimes if I feel like just chilling with the game I guess.

Bog · Nov 30, 2018

That R-Type 1+2 collection is gooood. Love when you can switch back and forth on the fly between the new and old graphics in these games.

Refyref · Nov 30, 2018

OrakioRob said:
And speaking of dungeon crawlers, The Keep is coming to Switch next month:

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20..._arrives_on_switch_just_in_time_for_christmas

Anyone played it on the 3DS? Is it good?

I enjoyed the 3DS version very much, although some of the dungeon designs can be a bit obtuse. I can't recommend it to people who don't like first-person dungeon crawlers, specifically ones of the real-time variety, but if you do like those, then you should try this game.

deadfolk · Nov 30, 2018

tolkir said:
Atelier games in Europe: €39.99 one, €89.99 trilogy

Thanks!
For Koei Tecmo in EU that's actually really good - considering what they charge for new releases here. Now I just need to find out the US cost, as I have a bunch of credit there waiting for it.

Layla · Nov 30, 2018

hmmm yeh those Atelier prices are slightly better than expected (£34.99/£79.99 in UK)
probably going to get Totori as it's the one I really want to replay, then pick the others up in a sale next year.

tolkir · Nov 30, 2018

Game of the Day

Your Design, Their Fate

In Prison Architect you will see the impact of your grand design on the lives of your inmates be it a utopic centre for rehabilitation, a brutal Super Max Prison or anything in between.

Acting as both architect and governor, you control every detail of your Prison - from building new cells and facilities to hiring staff and creating reform programs - all while dealing with informants, contraband smuggling, gang warfare, full scale riots and more!

Expose your prison to a whole host of outrageous characters who will impact your prisons in unique ways, take charge of new prisons and build your penitentiary on exciting new plots!

All Day and a Night contains 8 new wardens, 8 new prison maps and 8 new plots to expand your prison experience and bend the rules!

• Show-off and share your prisons in World of Wardens.
• Equip your prison with new padded cells and a Criminally Insane wing

$29.99/€29.99/£24.99 - NA web - EU web

11/29 - Fallout Shelter
11/28 - Victor Vran: Overkill Edition
11/27 - West of Loathing
11/26 - Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
11/25 - Iconoclasts
11/24 - Pocket Rumble

Tunesmith · Nov 30, 2018

TheMissingLink said:
That's fantastic...I just wish it was posted somewhere.

Brings the price down to $50ish depending on the discount. Same as the physical. :|

The permanent discounts are mentioned in the store entries for the respective title. It's the same price as the physical release when combined with the upside you don't have to commit to all titles at once.

Laserbeam · Nov 30, 2018

Bog said:
That R-Type 1+2 collection is gooood. Love when you can switch back and forth on the fly between the new and old graphics in these games.

Yup. It's great.

But I was quickly reminded all over again that I really suck at R-type. I always have. I don't know what it is about these games but they kick my ass.

Fortunately I don't really mind! I just keep playing and getting slightly better and it's great.

Good version of the games and that discount price is awesome.

.exe · Nov 30, 2018

Was playing Switch right before heading to sleep and I dreamt that a system update added folders and new themes, lol. Nintendo get on this!

KennyLinder · Nov 30, 2018

daxy said:
Was playing Switch right before heading to sleep and I dreamt that a system update added folders and new themes, lol. Nintendo get on this!

Yes please!

KennyLinder · Nov 30, 2018

Bog said:
That R-Type 1+2 collection is gooood. Love when you can switch back and forth on the fly between the new and old graphics in these games.

I am LOVING it. It's got some good video options too, although I am running it in traditional graphics with no filters for now. Such a good game that holds up beautifully.

I feel so lucky at the moment, OutRun and R-Type on my Switch, it really is turning into my favourite gaming system.

Deleted member 41178 · Nov 30, 2018

Anyone got any impression of Marenian Tavern Story: Patty and the Hungry God. Trying to decide if it's worth buying for my wife. She loved Stardew and is just finishing up Yonder now.

Deleted member 33571 · Nov 30, 2018

Edit: hmmmm never mind

DarkPrince · Nov 30, 2018

I am the hero just dropped and with a 20% launch discount, game looks so good

Rolento · Nov 30, 2018

DarkPrince said:
I am the hero just dropped and with a 20% launch discount, game looks so good

Been eyeing it but am waiting on impressions

divisionbyzorro · Nov 30, 2018

Picked up Sonic Mania during the sale. What a pleasant surprise that game is. It feels just like the Sonic games that I remember from when I was a kid. Sonic 3&Knuckles is a huge piece of nostalgia for me, and this feels like that but new. It's really neat.

ParanormalFupa · Nov 30, 2018

The lack of editorial in some of these recent game of the day posts (which I have actually really appreciated a lot in the past) is kinda disappointing :/ If it's going to just be copy pasted back-of-the-box feature list kind of stuff, maybe scale back to game of the week or something... At the very least an opinion or impression blurb is needed. There's no indication that you have even played Prison Architect or Fallout Shelter or that it's even worth playing/buying.

Deleted member 33571 · Nov 30, 2018

ParanormalFupa said:
The lack of editorial in some of these recent game of the day posts (which I have actually really appreciated a lot in the past) is kinda disappointing :/ If it's going to just be copy pasted back-of-the-box feature list kind of stuff, maybe scale back to game of the week or something... It needs opinion and impressions.

I may be wrong but I think they're just pulled from the EU eshop, which has a game of the day section. So it's Nintendo selecting the game and the publisher writing the copy most of the time.

ParanormalFupa · Nov 30, 2018

snowtire said:
I may be wrong but I think they're just pulled from the EU eshop, which has a game of the day section. So it's Nintendo selecting the game and the publisher writing the copy most of the time.

Oops I thought Tolkir was writing them up himself. Sorry!

jariw · Nov 30, 2018

snowtire said:
I may be wrong but I think they're just pulled from the EU eshop, which has a game of the day section. So it's Nintendo selecting the game and the publisher writing the copy most of the time.

Yep, that's correct. Tolkir's posts are from the Game of the Day, appearing on the EU eShop.

Cloud-Hidden · Nov 30, 2018

Can any of you comment on Abzu's performance on Switch? Particularly in the ending sequence?

K Samedi · Nov 30, 2018

Jethro said:
Fitness Boxing was just added in the coming soon section. A game by Imagineer and published by Nintendo (at least here in Europe). Release 21 December and there is a Demo.

I downloaded the demo and tried it a bit. I really liked it to be honest, and I've been wanting another WiiFit like game for a while now, but it never came.

jariw · Nov 30, 2018

Cloud-Hidden said:
Can any of you comment on Abzu's performance on Switch? Particularly in the ending sequence?

Can't comment on that yet, since I just tested it a bit yesterdays. It seemed to run well, the little I played. However, it doesn't support HD Rumble, which I thought was a missed opportunity for this kind of game.

Deleted member 17207 · Nov 30, 2018

DarkPrince said:
I am the hero just dropped and with a 20% launch discount, game looks so good

Just added it to my wish list yesterday. Might have to jump on it, now.

It does look so good.

NateDrake · Nov 30, 2018

Some gameplay footage of The First Tree:

DarkPrince · Nov 30, 2018

XandBosch said:
Just added it to my wish list yesterday. Might have to jump on it, now.

It does look so good.

It's great, highly recommended, love the combat system and everything is just so fluid and fast paced, it's great fun, looking forward to some local co-op with the wife. Great soundtrack and pixel art as well. It's so cheap as well just picked it up with gold points. There is also a bunch of unlockable characters.

Herb Alpert · Nov 30, 2018

NateDrake said:
Some gameplay footage of The First Tree:

Is this game good ? I'm under the impression that it is quite short, is it ?

Deleted member 17207 · Nov 30, 2018

DarkPrince said:
It's great, highly recommended, love the combat system and everything is just so fluid and fast paced, it's great fun, looking forward to some local co-op with the wife. Great soundtrack and pixel art as well. It's so cheap as well just picked it up with gold points. There is also a bunch of unlockable characters.

Sold.

NateDrake · Nov 30, 2018

Herb Alpert said:
Is this game good ? I'm under the impression that it is quite short, is it ?

It is short but uses the time the best it can. You can complete it in a single setting in a bit over 2hrs. The gameplay is exploration of an area, collecting shining gems, some clunky controls/platforming, and finding dig sites that uncover additional narrative details. The story of the game hit close to home for me, but it may not be something everyone connects with, as it is rather depressing and some of the dialogue can make you cringe.

Blugrass · Nov 30, 2018

i dug the messenger. I get that the humor isnt for everyone, but it certaintly made me lol often. and that changeup in gameplay towards the the middle of the game is kinda a bummer, but its not so bad when you ask the shop keeper to tell you where to go. great game, 8/10

Herb Alpert · Nov 30, 2018

NateDrake said:
It is short but uses the time the best it can. You can complete it in a single setting in a bit over 2hrs. The gameplay is exploration of an area, collecting shining gems, some clunky controls/platforming, and finding dig sites that uncover additional narrative details. The story of the game hit close to home for me, but it may not be something everyone connects with, as it is rather depressing and some of the dialogue can make you cringe.

Thanks for your impressions. I'm gonna wait on this one due to some games yet to tackle but I might jump in the future...

Blackueen · Nov 30, 2018

DarkPrince said:
It's great, highly recommended, love the combat system and everything is just so fluid and fast paced, it's great fun, looking forward to some local co-op with the wife. Great soundtrack and pixel art as well. It's so cheap as well just picked it up with gold points. There is also a bunch of unlockable characters.

Is there some depth to it? I looks great, I just hope there's more than just cool looks. The two reviews on metacritic on the xbox one version doesn't seem to hot.

tolkir · Nov 30, 2018

Full week on eShop:

NA PR, Sales
EU PR
JP Article

- Games

Football Manager 2019 Touch - Sega - €34.99 - 2.6 GB *EU*
This War of Mine: Complete Edition - 11 bit studios - $39.99/€39.99 - 2.0 GB
Spintires: MudRunner - American Wilds - Focus Home - $39.99/€39.99 - 1.3 GB
99Vidas: Definitive Edition - Qubyte - $9.99/€9.99 - 404 MB
Mordheim: Warband Skirmish - Legendary Games - $25.00/€24.99 - 897 MB
Color Zen - Cypronia - Free-to-Play - 117 MB *12/06 on NA*
Horizon Chase Turbo - Aquiris - $19.99/€19.99 - 885 MB
R-Type Dimensions EX - Irem/Tozai Games - €14.99/$14.99 (Launch sale: €11.99/$11.99) - 165 MB
Cattails - Falcon Development - $14.99/€14.99 - 93 MB
Rival Megagun - Degica Games - €12.99 - 724 MB *12/06 on NA*
Akihabara: Feel the Rhythm Remixed - JMJ Int. - $7.99/€7.99 - 267 MB
Basketball - Sabec - €7.99 - 950 MB *EU*
ABZÛ - Giant Squid/505 Games - $19.99/€19.99 - 1.3 GB
Marenian Tavern Story - Kemco - $19.99/€19.99 - 921 MB
Crimson Keep - Merge Games - $19.99/€19.99 (Launch sale: $15.99/€15.99) - 937 MB
RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures - Nvizzio Creations *12/13 on NA*
Gensokyo Defenders - Unties - €19.99 - 1.3 GB *NA*
Professional Farmer - UIG Ent. - $39.99/€39.99 - 3.3 GB
Nairi: Tower of Shirin - Another Indie Studio - $9.99/€9.99 - 1.6 GB
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP - Capy - $9.99/€8.79 - 602 MB
Astérix and Obélix XXL2 - Microids - $49.99/€49.99 - 1.3 GB
Screencheat: Unplugged - Samurai Punk - $12.99/€11.99 (Preorder sale: €8.99) - 775 MB
Dexteritrip - Undergames - $6.99/€6.99 - 145 MB
Gelly Break - EuroVideo Medien - $34.99/€34.99 - 947 MB
Neo Geo Cup '98 - NeoGeo - SNK/Hamster Co. - $7.99/€6.99 - 118 MB
Route 16 - Arcade - Centuri/Hamster Co. - $7.99/€6.99 - 67 MB
Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax - Aksys Games - $9.99/€9.99 - 582 MB
Big Bash Boom - Big Ant Studios - €29.99 - 5.3 GB *EU*
Animal Hunter Z - Starsign - $9.99/€9.99 - 515 MB
3D Billiards: pool & Snooker - $19.99/€19.99 - 1.1 GB
I Am the Hero - Ratalaika Games - $9.99/€9.99 (Launch sale: $7.99) - 342 MB
OkunoKA - Caracal Games - $15.00/€14.99 (Launch sale: $13.50/€13.49) - 1.7 GB
Coffee Crisis - QubicGames - $9.99/€9.99 (First Day sale: €7.99) - 629 MB
Escape Doodland - QubicGames - $9.99/€9.99 (First Day sale: €7.99) - 513 MB
Cluedo - Marmalade Game Studio - €29.99 - 703 MB *EU*
Race Arcade - Iceflake Studios - €9.99 - 449 MB *EU*
The First Tree - David Wehle - $9.99/€9.99 - 1.8 GB
Oxyjet - Upstairs Digital - €14.99 (First Day sale: €9.99) - 370 MB *12/13 on NA*
Ark: Survival Evolved - Studio Wildcard - Snail Games - €54.99 - 11.6 GB *EU*
Secret Files: Tunguska - Koch Media - $14.99/€14.99 - 1.8 GB
Harvest Life - rokapublish - $29.99/€24.99 - 403 MB
Instant Tennis - Breakfirst Games - €8.90 - 364 MB *EU*
Rock Boshers DX: Director's Cut - Tikipod - $6.99/€5.99 (Preorder sale: $6.29/€5.39) - 382 MB

- Japan

OutRun - Arcade - M2/Sega - ¥999
Lapis Re Abyss - Nippon Ichi - ¥7,538
Billion Road - Bandai Namco - ¥6,156
Kamen Rider: Climax Scramble Zi-O - Bandai Namco - ¥7,344
Madoris R - Caerux - ¥500
Akihabara Crash! 123 Stage + 1 - Dorasu - ¥888
Chou Tousouchuu & Chou Sentouchuu Double Pack - Bandai Namco - ¥5,724
Shanghai Refresh - Sunsoft - ¥1,998

TheMissingLink · Nov 30, 2018

Tunesmith said:
The permanent discounts are mentioned in the store entries for the respective title. It's the same price as the physical release when combined with the upside you don't have to commit to all titles at once.

That is an upside that the price ends up being the same.

The second game's store entry has no information on a discount if you own the first, which is disappointing if a discount actually exists.

TheMissingLink · Nov 30, 2018

NateDrake said:
Some gameplay footage of The First Tree:

This looks so cool.

I love how these somewhat under-the-radar PC games are getting new life on Switch...

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