[March 20, 2018] |
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Nintendo Switch Kicks off Its Second Year with a Surge of Standout Indie Games
In a Nindies Showcase video released during this year's Game Developers
Conference, Nintendo featured more than a dozen independent games coming
to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo
Switch system in 2018. These "Nindies," the term for independent
developers making games for Nintendo systems, are creating unique
experiences that fall into multiple genres - including stealth action
games like Mark
of the Ninja Remastered, tactical role-playing games like Banner
Saga 3 and rhythmic "bullet hell" games like Just
Shapes and Beats. And because of the unique features of Nintendo
Switch, all of the independent games featured in the video can be played
at home or on the go.
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Originally released in 2012, this high-definition remaster of the critically acclaimed stealth action game is coming this fall. The game really makes players feel like a ninja, as they use silence, agility and wits to navigate beautifully designed 2D levels. (Graphic: Business Wire)
"Since the launch of Nintendo Switch, we've continued to be blown away
with the amount of high-quality games coming from our passionate Nindie
developers, and the positive fan reception for those experiences," said
Damon Baker, Nintendo of America's Senior Manager for Publisher &
Developer Relations. "This talented and ever-growing community of
Nindies has found a home on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, and we
absolutely welcome their inventive and visionary contributions."
To view the Nindies Showcase video in its entirety, visit http://live.nintendo.com.
Highlights of the presentation include:
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Mark of the Ninja Remastered from Klei Entertainment:
Originally released in 2012, this high-definition remaster of the
critically acclaimed stealth action game is coming this fall. The game
really makes players feel like a ninja, as they use silence, agility
and wits to navigate beautifully designed 2D levels.
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Banner Saga 3 from Versus Evil: As the epic
conclusion to the award-winning Banner Saga trilogy of mature,
story-driven role-playing games, players will need to brace themselves
for tough battles, difficult choices and tragic losses. Banner Saga
3 launches this summer. The original two games, Banner Saga
and Banner Saga 2, are also coming to Nintendo Switch. Players'
personal stories, progress and choices from the first two games will
carry over to Banner Saga 3.
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LUMINES
REMASTERED from Enhance Games: A bombastic harmony
of light, sound and intense puzzle action make this HD remake of the
original critically acclaimed LUMINES as unforgettable to play
alone as it is with a friend in local multiplayer. LUMINES
REMASERED launches on Nintendo Switch in spring.
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Just Shapes and Beats from Berzerk Studio: This
"musical bullet hell" game might be a genre all its own! Navigate
deadly shapes solo or in local or online co-op multiplayer, all to a
soundtrack composed by 20 chiptune artists. Just Shapes and Beats
launches as a timed console exclusive on Nintendo Switch this summer.
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Reigns:
Kings & Queens from Nerial and Devolver Digital:
As a monarch of the modern age, players face a seemingly never-ending
series of requests from peasants, allies and enemies. By swiping left
or right in the game, players impose their will on the kingdom. The
Nintendo Switch version of Reigns: Kings & Queens, which
launches this spring, features an exclusive local co-op multiplayer
mode.
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The
Messenger from Sabotage and Devolver Digital: The
Messenger allows players to transform the game from an 8-bit
platformer into a gloriously rendered 16-bit time-traveling adventure.
Players will find upgrades, new abilities, hidden levels and great
speed-running opportunities as they journey through a cursed land. The
Messenger launches on Nintendo Switch this summer.
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Fantasy
Strike from Sirlin Games: In a world where fantasy
meets martial arts, anything can become a weapon. This gorgeous
fighting game employs nuanced mechanics with simple combos and
easy-to-perform special moves in local or online multiplayer modes.
(Additional accessories required for local multiplayer mode; sold
separately.) Fantasy Strike is coming to Nintendo Switch this
summer.
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Pool
Panic from Rekim and Adult Swim Games: More than
100 levels await players in this game, in which everything - from
jungles to deserts to cities - is one giant cartoon game of pool. The
weird and wild game has the option to play in local multiplayer with
up to four players. (Additional accessories required for local
multiplayer mode; sold separately.) Pool Panic launches first
on Nintendo Switch later this year.
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Garage
from tinyBuild Games: Inspired by the gloriously gory VHS era of
B-movies, Garage is a top-down shooter set in a gritty
underworld. Slay hordes of the living dead using a variety of weapons
and skills. Garage launches first on Nintendo Switch this
spring.
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Light
Fall from Bishop Games: This platforming adventure
takes players to the forgotten world of Numbra, where they'll have to
master their surroundings by manipulating the Shadow Core, a magical
box used to propel them into the air. In Speedrun Mode, players can
race their friends or even the fastest players in the world to place
on the online leaderboards. Light Fall launches first on
Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive this spring.
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Bomb
Chicken from Nitrome: Who wouldn't want to
play a good old-fashioned chicken platformer? That's the question
asked by Bomb Chicken, a fast-paced game that combines action,
puzzles and arcade gameplay. Lay bombs to escape tricky situations and
discover secret areas when Bomb Chicken launches first on
Nintendo Switch this summer.
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Pode
from Henchman & Goon: Two unlikely travel companions embark on
an adventure in this co-op exploration puzzle game. Pode is
inspired by Norwegian art and culture, resulting in stunning
environments and gameplay. Pode launches this spring.
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West
of Loathing from Asymetric: West of Loathing
is a slapstick comedy stick-figure Wild West adventure role-playing
game. How's that for a genre? The hilarious game, full of
puzzles, quests and turn-based combat, launches on Nintendo Switch as
a console exclusive this spring.
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Bad
North from Plausible Concept and Raw Fury: Arm
troops, shore up defenses and protect citizens in this rogue-lite
real-time strategy game. The Viking-themed Bad North launches
first on Nintendo Switch this summer.
Remember that Nintendo Switch features parental
controls that let adults manage the content their children can
access. For more information about other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.
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