Nintendo Download Update for North America – New Games Galore on the eShop
Switch eShop – Top Picks
- What They Don’t Sea (LearnDistrict, Mar 29, $4.99) – Dive into an oceanic adventure as a marine researcher exploring new species of algae with charming underwater creatures. Created by Team Atlantis, this game offers a mix of beauty, humor, and challenges.
Switch eShop – Fresh Releases
- 7 Days Heroes (Dolores Ent., Mar 29, $7.99) – Join three heroes and their faithful dog in a retro-styled 2D platformer to stop an AI from turning the population into zombies. Explore 30 stages across 7 areas with unique abilities and weapons.
- Alien Invasion (Sabec, Mar 29, $9.99) – Blast alien forces, collect power-ups, and aim for the highest score in this action-packed game. Use different weapons and items to fight off enemies and destroy the Command ship for bonus points.
- Arcade Archives VOLFIED (HAMSTER, Mar 28, $7.99) – Pilot the Monotros ship to reclaim captured territory from aliens in this classic 1989 line-drawing action puzzle game. Avoid enemies and complete stages to emerge victorious.
- Botany Manor (Whitethorn Games, Apr 9, TBA) – Step into 19th century England as Arabella Greene, a retired botanist, exploring Botany Manor to cultivate forgotten flora. Uncover the mysterious qualities of each plant in this botanical adventure.
- Bubble Bunny (Kistler Studios, Mar 29, $1.99) – Engage in a puzzle three-match game where you shoot bubbles to pop and solve over 99 diverse levels. Match bubbles strategically to progress and complete challenging goals.
- Bungee Run (Entity3, Mar 30, $0.99) – Take on the bungee run, collecting helpers while dodging obstacles to reach the end. Experience the thrill of the run, but beware of missing helpers that could pull you back!
- Cats Organized Neatly (DU&I UG, Apr 4, $2.99) – Embrace your love for cats in this game where you organize 30 adorable felines on a grid. Rotate and place the cats strategically to create a harmonious arrangement.
- Colony Defense – The Ultimate Minimalist Tower Base Defense Game (McPeppergames, Apr 4, $9.98) – Defend space colonies against attacking aliens using classic strategy combined with puzzle logic. Test your tactics and planning skills in this addictive defense game.
- Cosmic Hare (Insert Coin, Apr 6, $3.99) – Dive into a casual puzzle game where adorable rabbits come to life in a multidimensional universe. Move pieces strategically to remove all but one from the board in this charming twist on ‘Peg Solitaire.’
- CrashOut Xtreme (SOFT SOURCE, Apr 4, $9.99) – Experience a casual arcade game with a nostalgic gameplay style, breaking blocks using a bat and ball. Navigate through challenging levels with power-ups and enemies for a fresh gaming experience.
- Deadland Chronicles (DEMENCI, Apr 4, $7.99) – Embark on a fast-paced 2D cartoon-style game where you fight hordes of zombies threatening a train. Strategically deploy fighters using powerful cards to fend off waves of undead and secure the safety of passengers.
Upcoming Releases
- Devil’s Calling (IceTorch, Apr 5, $4.99) – Settle the score with The Bad Man in this horror game where you must find artifacts to complete a sacred ritual and defeat the cursed horrors that haunt your house.
- Doll Explorer (14Dimension, Apr 4, $29.99) – Immerse yourself in a railroad simulation game based on actual train driving footage. Experience the thrill of being a train driver by operating the accelerator and brakes to navigate the tracks.
- Find Room 96 (8 Bit Legit, Apr 5, $4.99) – Navigate the kudzu labyrinth to find master gardener Zoen, who has gone missing. Use your gardening tools to survive the vines and uncover the mysterious origins of the kudzu in this adventure game.
- Fire Race (GAME NACIONAL, Apr 6, $4.99) – Engage in a precision-demanding racing game where you navigate challenging courses while collecting items and completing special quests. Use power-ups strategically to outmaneuver opponents and emerge victorious.
- Flightpath: Adventures in Venaris (eastasiasoft, Apr 3, $7.99) – Enter the world of Venaris, where three skilled individuals take on an underground criminal organization. Make choices that impact the narrative as you navigate through procedurally generated levels and unpredictable enemy attacks.
- Freedom Planet 2 (Marvelous (XSEED), Apr 4, $22.49) – Return to the world of Avalice in this sequel to the indie action-platformer hit, Freedom Planet. Play as heroines with refined abilities and new playable characters, battling an ancient threat with unique skills and powers.
- Frowntown (Elushis, Apr 2, $9.74) – Embark on a comedic RPG adventure as you pursue your dream of becoming a stand-up comedian in the city of Frowntown. Save your evening with a good set and navigate the challenges of the comedy world.
Poll Highlights
- Top Pick: Freedom Planet 2 with 18% of the votes
- Hot Picks: Botany Manor, Flightpath: Adventures in Venaris, and The Gap each with 6% of the votes
- Most Anticipated: Nothing for me this week leading with 41% of the votes
That’s a wrap for this week’s Nintendo Download Update in North America. Cast your vote and share your game picks in the comments section!