Nintendo Download: October 29 (North America)

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The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, bringing a fresh batch of new games to the eShop. As always, be sure to cast your vote in our poll and share your potential picks for the week in the comments below. Enjoy!

Switch 2 eShop – Highlights

Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 (Mojang, 27th Oct, $29.99) – Survive the night or create a work of art in the iconic sandbox game! Build anything you can imagine, uncover mysteries and face foes in an infinite world that’s unique in every playthrough. The Nintendo Switch 2 version features the Vibrant Visuals graphics upgrade, which brings improved visual elements, as well as the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack, where you can explore a custom Mario-themed world! The pack also features 15 tracks and 40 player skins inspired by the iconic Super Mario series. Those who purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 version can also carry over their save data from the Nintendo Switch. – Read our Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 review

Hello Kitty Party Land (Bandai Namco Entertainment, 29th Oct, $49.99) – Team up with iconic Sanrio characters in a party game built around accessible, competitive play! Designed for solo play as well as local and online マルチプレイヤー experiences, the title delivers a charming mix of minigames, customization and board-game-style progression. Hello Kitty Party Land features over 140 Sanrio characters, with 16 fan-favorite partners available to accompany players through a wide variety of activities. Players can compete across more than 40 character-themed minigames, create custom avatars and more!

Stellar Blade Complete Edition (SHIFT UP, 5th Nov, $59.99) – Step into the role of EVE, an elite warrior sent to reclaim Earth from mysterious forces. Experience intense combat and a twisting plot as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall in an immersive sci-fi world. Featuring a blend of cinematic storytelling and gameplay, Stellar Blade Complete Edition offers deep character progression with customizable skills, gear and combat builds – which you’ll need during epic boss encounters. Players can also enjoy Joy-Con 2 motion control support for activities, adding an extra layer of immersion to moments away from combat.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition (CDE Entertainment, 5th Nov, $35.99) – Optimized for Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll lead Star-Lord and the Guardians through this story-driven adventure where your decisions influence how the journey unfolds. The Encore Edition also includes an exclusive set of 1980s glam-rock-inspired outfits to prepare the Guardians to bring down the house.

Switch 2 eShop – New Releases

ANOMALITH (FURYU Corporation, 28th Oct, $49.99) – Remain yourself. Live on. Anomalies × Mutating Girl × Survival TPS. Survive a world crawling with Anomalies. The girl faces her fate, gun in hand. Japan, the year 20██. Anomaly Zones suddenly appear without any sign. In search of her friend who went missing in an Anomaly Zone, 17-year-old Reona Minazuki becomes a Diver for the government-backed Anomaly Zone Countermeasures Office. On her first Dive, as countless other Divers fall victim to the Zone, a strange power awakens within her. The sole survivor, she heads deep into the abyss of Anomaly Zones. Her friend’s disappearance, the origin of Anomaly Zones, and the mystery of her powers—when all of it is finally revealed, what will she see—?

Arcade Archives 2 ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP (HAMSTER, 22nd Oct, $16.99) – “ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP” is a racing game released by NAMCO LIMITED (current Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1996. The hit arcade racer ACE DRIVER returns with more speed, more excitement, and more competition than ever before! Race across brand-new tracks, experience fully redesigned machines, and take on thrilling high-impact courses. With authentic handling and enhanced gameplay, every lap delivers fast-paced arcade racing at its best. Get behind the wheel and experience the next evolution of ACE DRIVER!

BURGGEIST for Nintendo Switch 2 (GHRIAN STUDIO, 27th Oct, $12.00) – With the walking fortress Burggeist at your command, fight back the enemies and build “the Tower.” Burggeist is a real-time action strategy that features the use of height differences and the terrains as part of your tactics. Move around the field, quickly analyze the situation, choose the effective move to create and defend your Tower.

Console Archives RAIDEN PROJECT (HAMSTER, 22nd Oct, $11.99) – The game includes only the Japanese version; the English version is not included. Please note that all in-game text is in Japanese only. “RAIDEN PROJECT” was released by SEIBU KAIHATSU in 1995 for a 32-bit home console.

CRYMELIGHT (FURYU Corporation, 4th Nov, $17.99) – “I’ll make these sins mean something.” Pure maidens shoulder sin for the sake of love; the more they repent, the stronger they grow. At the brink of resolve and madness lies a tale that will grip your heart.

Cult of the Lamb – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Devolver Digital, 22nd Oct, $24.99) – Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Cult of the Lamb includes enhanced resolution, improved frame rates, and GameShare support. – Read our Switch 1 Cult of the Lamb review

Darkest Dungeon II: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Red Hook Studios, 22nd Oct, $42.98) – Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within… Gather your courage and ride out into the chaos of a world undone. Four heroes and a stagecoach are all that stand between darkness and salvation. – Read our Switch 1 Darkest Dungeon II review

Fangtopia (Secret Mode, 26th Oct, $12.99) – Build magical landscapes, raise spooktacular landmarks, and craft a monsterrific paradise for friendly beasties. Design a carefree, scare-free world of spooky delights. Build the most beautiful worlds you can or try to construct the highest-scoring kingdoms. It’s entirely up to you!

Glow Box (Waku Waku ゲーム, 29th Oct, $2.99) – Glow Box is an adventure game where you’ll play from the perspective of a machine capable of nothing more than emitting light. ゲームプレイ lasts approximately 60 minutes. Glow on. Glow Box is an adventure game where the only thing you can do is glow. Play from the perspective of a machine capable of nothing more than emitting light–the only means you have to communicate with the mysterious visitor who stumbles upon you.

Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered (Atari, 3rd Nov, $29.99) – The ultimate kaiju arena brawler is back, completely remastered. From Atari and original developer, Pipeworks, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered updates the 2002 fighter with enhanced visuals and quality of life improvements. Choose your monster and battle it out with a range of brutal attacks through 8 locations, each with day and night variations. Battle through real-world cities, Monster Island, and the alien Mothership. Face off against your friends in local co-op or new online マルチプレイヤー.

Joe & Mac Retro Collection (RED ART GAMES, 29th Oct, $17.99) – A DINO-MITE COLLECTION: 3 PREHISTORIC CLASSICS IN 1. Grab your hammer, the Stone Age is back and bigger than ever! For the first time, three legendary adventures from the Joe & Mac universe are united in a single collection. Step back in time and join your favorite cavemen in their wildest escapades through jungle mayhem, fighting dinos, and stone-age fun. Joe & Mac Caveman Ninja: The original arcade hit that started it all. Rescue the village’s women from a gang of Neanderthals and face off against deadly dinos. Congo’s Caper: A wacky spin-off full of high-flying action, mischievous monkeys and even more prehistoric madness. Joe & Mac Lost in the Tropics: A tropical sequel where our heroes get new weapons, face new enemies and must defend the Tiki Village.

Look Outside (Devolver Digital, 30th Oct, $9.99) – Look Outside is a survival horror RPG set in a single apartment building. A mysterious event turns anyone who looks out the window into grotesque monsters, leaving the world in absolute chaos. Scavenge the building to seek food, supplies, and weapons while encountering strange characters – human and otherwise.

PEAK (Evil Landfall?, 22nd Oct, $9.99) – PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?

Queen’s Domain (Future Friends ゲーム, 30th Oct, $16.99) – Queen’s Domain is a retro-fantasy action RPG. Washed up on the shores of the Isle of Neasied, you set out to find your father and uncover the dark heart of this mysterious isle. Wield the Legendary Holy Sword Endu to take flight from platform to platform, and discover an interconnected, labyrinthine world where secrets and dangers lurk around every corner.

Reel Fishing: Days of Summer – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Natsume Inc., 22nd Oct, $39.99) – Catch the largest of lunkers from a variety of picturesque locales! Join three good friends as they spend the last days of summer together with one last memorable fishing trip! Catch over 40 species of fish from 14 different fishing locations and craft over 50 different kinds of tackle to lure the rarest of fish! You can even keep fish in a beautiful aquarium while leveling up and gaining new and exciting skills!

RV There Yet? (Nuggets Entertainment, 29th Oct, $7.99) – A co-op adventure about driving your Recreational Vehicle home. DRIVE HOME You and your buddies are on your way home from a relaxing vacation but are forced to take an alternate route. Get your RV through the back country and find the exit to Route 65.

STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT (Spike Chunsoft US, 29th Oct, $59.99) – Scenarios with Improved Readability Based on the scenario from STEINS;GATE ELITE, the story has been refined to be more evenly paced, with an overall smoother reading experience. Along with new dialogue and narrative text, a brand-new worldline and ending scenario have been added, bringing players a story never before seen. The game features a substantially expanded volume of text, delivering a richer story experience. – Read our STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT review

Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch (KEMCO, 22nd Oct, $11.99) – Hikaru finds himself out of luck and homeless on an unfamiliar island. While avoiding pit vipers and angry senior committee members, he comes across a witch in a very similar situation. The two set out to survive, and hopefully thrive, on Toyotoki, the uncompromising island secluded from the modern world that is steeped in ancient traditions and shrouded in mystery.

The Spectrum Retreat: Redux (Ripstone Publishing, 29th Oct, $10.39) – Welcome to The Penrose. Service is impeccable and the rooms are immaculate. You are its most valued guest, but you cannot remember checking in. The Spectrum Retreat: Redux is a first-person puzzle thriller created by Dan Smith, winner of the 2016 BAFTA Young Game Designer Award. You are Alex. You awaken inside The Penrose, an unsettling art-deco hotel cut off from the outside world. Its corridors are quiet, its staff endlessly attentive, and each day follows a familiar routine. Guided by the voice of a mysterious stranger, you begin searching for the truth about why you are here. – Read our Switch 1 The Spectrum Retreat review

Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy (Aspyr, 22nd Oct, $62.99) – Discover Lara Croft’s full origin story in Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy. Three award-winning games united into one collection, now available on Nintendo Switch 2. The bundle includes Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, as well as the online modes and all DLC released for each title. Follow Lara on her formative journey across the world, starting in Tomb Raider where she finds herself trapped on the shrouded island of Yamatai off the coast of Japan, to the harsh Siberian tundra hiding an immortal secret in Rise of the Tomb Raider, and finally to the mountainous landscape of Peru to uncover a cataclysmic power in Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

Switch 1 eShop – New Releases

Air Hares (indie.io, 29th Oct, $3.99) – It is the time of the Black Blaze, a mysterious dust storm that has turned the farmlands into barren wastelands abandoned by mankind. Only one hare hero stands between utter desolation and survival: Captain Rabbo Sunskipper, a daring pilot leading a rag-tag outfit on a mission of seeding, watering, and cultivating crops in the face of utter disaster. . . and the atrocious avian goons of the Gale Gang!

Arcade Archives ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP (HAMSTER, 22nd Oct, $14.99) – “ACE DRIVER VICTORY LAP” is a racing game released by NAMCO LIMITED (now Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1996. The hit arcade racer ACE DRIVER returns with more speed, more excitement, and more competition than ever before! Race across brand-new tracks, experience fully redesigned machines, and take on thrilling high-impact courses. With authentic handling and enhanced gameplay, every lap delivers fast-paced arcade racing at its best. Get behind the wheel and experience the next evolution of ACE DRIVER!

Asylum (Soedesco, 30th Oct, $29.99) – From the creators of cult sleeper hit Scratches and the haunting Serena, comes a chilling journey into the darkest depths of your mind. ASYLUM is an ambitious first-person horror adventure casting you into the hallucinatory setting of the Hanwell Mental Institute.

Bella Umbrella and the mysterious garden (Michael Wührer, 29th Oct, $19.99) – Join Bella and her cat Neko on an enchanting journey through a mysterious Japanese garden full of puzzles, hidden paths and unexpected discoveries. When Neko slips through a small opening into the garden, Bella follows him without meaning to – a sudden gust of wind catches her umbrella and carries it over the high walls. What at first seems like an ordinary garden soon turns out to be full of secrets.

Beyond The Evil (QUByte Interactive, 29th Oct, $11.04) – Beyond The Evil brings a tense atmosphere of suspense and psychological horror right to your screen. In this first-person adventure focused on exploration and puzzles, you play as investigator Gary Nephew. Your mission is to unravel the mystery of an abandoned house following the tragic death of its resident. With no weapons and no combat, your best tool is your intellect. Interact deeply with the environment, collect fingerprints, find lost keys, and solve hidden codes to make your way through the eerie property. The mystery deepens with every document you read, leading you to a difficult moral choice near the end that will decide the fate of this story. Sharpen your mental reflexes for a realistic thriller you can play wherever and however you want!

Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos (Argonaut ゲーム, 29th Oct, $29.99) – Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos is the sequel to the multi-million selling classic, Croc Legend of the Gobbos. The night before Croc’s next adventure begins, the inventor Gobbo witnesses the Dantinis resurrecting Baron Dante, and is taken prisoner for seeing too much. Back on the beach at Gobbo Valley, Croc is playing when he spots a bottle washed up in the sand. Inside is a message revealing that his birth parents are searching for him. He sets off for the mainland to find them, but the journey soon becomes a showdown, as Baron Dante vows revenge against the humble little crocodile who once defeated him.

DIY Dadish (Thomas K Young, 22nd Oct, $15.00) – Everyone’s favorite radish dad is back, but this time the story is up to you! DIY Dadish gives players the ability to design any Dadish level they can imagine, while remaining easy and simple to use for younger players. 共有 your creations with the world, or check out other levels from around the world. The adventure never ends!

Glow Box (Waku Waku ゲーム, 29th Oct, $2.99) – Glow Box is an adventure game where you’ll play from the perspective of a machine capable of nothing more than emitting light. ゲームプレイ lasts approximately 60 minutes. Glow on. Glow Box is an adventure game where the only thing you can do is glow. Play from the perspective of a machine capable of nothing more than emitting light–the only means you have to communicate with the mysterious visitor who stumbles upon you.

Goodboy Galaxy (Reef Entertainment, 30th Oct, $34.99) – A vibrant sci-fi platform adventure game for the Nintendo Switch, where you help Maxwell the dog explore unfamiliar worlds, make strange new friends and contend with mysterious forces – by jumping, shooting, slicing, shrinking, warping and drilling. – Read our Goodboy Galaxy review

HELLBOUND INC (Seashell Studio, 29th Oct, $12.00) – YOU’RE UNDEAD, BUT NOT UNEMPLOYED Navigate rooms filled with spikes, flame jets, demonic machinery, and collapsing platforms. Push crates, flip switches, activate conveyor belts, and time your jumps to get each delivery to its destination. Every area is a tightly designed challenge that tests both your reflexes and your problem-solving skills. YOU WILL DIE. A LOT!

Innocent Memory (moesoft, 31st Oct, $24.99) – The protagonist, Seiichi Makita, suddenly finds himself lost in an unknown world—a mysterious place free from all the injustices of ordinary life. Humans, animals, and plants alike are free to live as they wish in this seemingly ideal world.

Isekai Princess: Monster Siege (TROOOZE, 22nd Oct, $14.99) – Princess Lucia lost her homeland to the Demon Lord’s army. Soldier Yuna survived a war with no end in sight. Swept up in a mysterious light, the two land in a strange isekai world and must fight monsters to get back to the places they call home. Both heroines battle with real-world rifles and pistols, but each has her own style. Pick your favorite and take on the stages. Your loyal pet dragon is always ready to unleash a special attack and turn a desperate moment around.

Joe & Mac Retro Collection (RED ART GAMES, 29th Oct, $17.99) – A DINO-MITE COLLECTION: 3 PREHISTORIC CLASSIC IN 1 Grab your hammer, the Stone Age is back and bigger than ever! For the first time, three legendary adventures from the Joe & Mac universe are united in a single collection. Step back in time and join your favorite cavemen in their wildest escapades through jungle mayhem, fighting dinos, and stone-age fun. Joe & Mac Caveman Ninja: The original arcade hit that started it all. Rescue the village’s women from a gang of Neanderthals and face off against deadly dinos. Congo’s Caper: A wacky spin-off full of high-flying action, mischievous monkeys and even more prehistoric madness Joe & Mac Lost in the Tropics: A tropical sequel where our heroes get new weapons, face new enemies and must defend the Tiki Village.

Kowloon’s Gate Suzaku (JETMAN, 29th Oct, $36.00) – Kowloon’s Gate Suzaku is the ultimate walking simulator, reimagining the world of the 1997 classic, Kowloon’s Gate. Set as a prequel, the game invites you to wander the maze-like alleys of the Walled City and soak in the atmosphere of a town steeped in memory—offering perspectives and locations never seen in the original. Your goal is simple: use photos from a found album as clues to locate specific spots, and bring those memories back to life through psychography. Rerendered in higher detail, these familiar places and nostalgia-inducing characters are waiting for you. What memories will be brought back? Step in, and see for yourself.

Look Outside (Devolver Digital, 30th Oct, $9.99) – Look Outside is a survival horror RPG set within a single apartment building. A mysterious event turns anyone who looks out the window into grotesque monsters, plunging the world into absolute chaos. Scavenge the building to seek food, supplies, and weapons while encountering strange characters – human and otherwise.

Meiji Tokyo Renka Twilight Kiss (HuneX, 29th Oct, $42.75) – “Meiji Tokyo Renka” (also known as “Meikoi”) is a historical romance fantasy game in which the main character travels back in time to the Meiji era and meets—and falls in love with—great figures from history. This is the story of Mei, a high school girl who suddenly finds herself transported through time to a mysterious version of Meiji-era Tokyo, where supernatural beings known as mononoke roam. There, she becomes romantically involved with famous historical figures from the era.

Melting Attacker (MIZUBLUE GAMES, 29th Oct, $1.26) – Simply touching an enemy will either deal damage or cause you to take damage. Defeat as many enemies as possible and increase your score! Use Try Melt to break rocks and earn money. When you’re in a pinch, spend your money to summon a greenish slime helper! Sometimes, a glowing rock will appear. When it does, it’s Invincibility Mode! Enjoy the exhilarating feeling of wiping out blue slimes for 30 seconds!

Momolitos (Goca ゲーム, 22nd Oct, $7.99) – Welcome to MomoLAB, a mysterious facility where adorable creatures called Momolitos are born! 探索 seven colorful areas, gather different foods, and bring them back to the lab to feed your Momolitos. What they eat determines how they evolve, with more than 600 different forms waiting to be discovered. Every Momolito begins as one of 14 different eggs, but what happens next is up to you. Experiment with different foods and combinations to discover cute, strange, wild, and unexpected evolutions. 検索 each area for hidden resources, collect food through exploration and minigames, and return to MomoLAB to continue your research. Interact with your Momolitos, watch them grow, and record every new form you discover. Can you uncover them all?

Mouthwashing (Critical Reflex, 29th Oct, $12.99) – The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching. Mouthwashing is a first-person horror game following the dying crew of a shipwrecked space freighter. Who could have known what good ol’ Captain Curly was capable of? Guess he thought his crew dying alongside him was only right. – Read our Mouthwashing review

Olivia (Struggle ゲーム Studio, 29th Oct, $3.99) – Some stories are better left forgotten. Step into the role of a screenwriter searching for inspiration inside an abandoned house. What begins as a simple search for a new story soon leads you into the forgotten tragedy of Olivia and her family. 探索 the house and uncover fragments of the past as you slowly piece together what happened here. Old memories, strange events and traces of the people who once lived here will guide you deeper into Olivia’s story. With your Polaroid camera by your side, you can capture moments and reveal glimpses of things that may no longer be there. Every room holds another part of the story, and every discovery brings you closer to the truth. Experience a short, atmospheric horror story about a family, their memories and the events that changed everything.

Pardon My French Toast (REROLLED STUDIO, 29th Oct, $15.99) – Pardon My French Toast is a 3D platformer starring a slice of toast who covers himself in sweet spreads to gain fun abilities. Learn a dozen abilities, each more amazing than the last!

Pinballoid Crush (SuperPowerUpGames, 30th Oct, $11.99) – The cursed tower rises before you: a colossus whose walls pulse with neon light and the echoes of ancient battles. Deep within await the 5 Generals of the Demon King, surrounded by their infernal hordes. They have kidnapped the Saint to offer her as a sacrifice and open a portal that will allow their master to return to this world. Your mission is to plunge into the unknown and rescue her before the ダーク Lord’s plans come to pass.

Scarlet Deer Inn (Attu ゲーム, 29th Oct, $19.99) – Scarlet Deer Inn is an embroidered dark medieval folk tale. While life in a seemingly ordinary village is all about simple chores and idle gossip, sinister secrets hide below. – Beautiful hand-painted backgrounds and traditional animations crafted from physically embroidered frames. – A world filled with colourful characters. – Hidden shortcuts in the dark that make each playthrough easier. – Folk music inspired by the Middle Ages and performed on traditional instruments.

SimsalaGrimm – The Chaos Crystal (TREVA, 29th Oct, $15.99) – Yoyo and Doc Croc need your help: Wizard Malafix’s mysterious Chaos Crystal has thrown everything into disarray – and only you can save the kingdom of King Euphorius and Princess Yolinde from chaos! Dive into a magical adventure with fairy-tale heroes Yoyo and Doc Croc, experience an exciting new story, solve challenging hidden-object puzzles and mini-games, and restore order to the kingdom.

Slime Jump (ASI GAMES TECHNOLOGIES, 25th Oct, $2.49) – The entire world consists of nothing but ruined islands in the sky. Collect coins and grow stronger. This game will not only captivate you but also help improve your agility, speed, and visual acuity.

STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT (Spike Chunsoft US, 29th Oct, $59.99) – Based on the scenario from STEINS;GATE ELITE, the story has been refined to be more evenly paced, with an overall smoother reading experience. Along with new dialogue and narrative text, a brand-new worldline and ending scenario have been added, bringing players a story never before seen. The game features a substantially expanded volume of text, delivering a richer story experience. – Read our Switch 2 STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT review

Tape to Tape (Excellent Rectangle, 23rd Oct, $17.99) – 探索 a gorgeous roguelite hockey world where every choice matters on your journey to restore hockey to its former glory. Hire unique players, manage your benchwarmers, discover synergies between them, choose new abilities, bribe the referees, visit the Blademaster for upgrades and a lot more.

The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem (Outright ゲーム, 30th Oct, $39.99) – Everyone from the mischievous Dr. Seuss classic is here. Become smart and steady Sally, energetic wild card Johnny, cause double the trouble as Thing 1 & Thing 2 or be cheerful Little Cat A. And of course, the chaos conductor, The Cat in the Hat and anxiously wise Fish will be there to help, on this zany ride.

The Last Cat in the Universe (Flynns Arcade, 29th Oct, $5.24) – You are an AI on a decaying space station. Humanity is gone. All that remains is dust, silence, and a small, frightened creature. Your only instruction: Take care of her. The Last Cat in the Universe* is a short, narrative-driven incremental game. Your directive is clear: salvage what remains of a dying ship to build a warm home for the final survivor.

The Night of the Exorcism (Ratalaika ゲーム, 30th Oct, $6.99) – Summoned to the remote village of Southshire-Upon-Yail, you must diagnose the afflictions of a young woman suffering from a mysterious illness. Each decision you make will unveil a piece of the mystery and bring you closer to discovering the truth behind her ailments, and whatever harms her.

The Zibbo Show (Tessera Studios, 29th Oct, $19.99) – WELCOME TO THE ZIBBO SHOW! The lights are on. The audience is going crazy. And tonight, YOU are the star of the show! Progress through 12 rounds of increasingly dangerous opponents, build a new strategy every run, and face Zibbo himself in the grand finale! If you make it that far.

Titanium Court (Fellow Traveller, 29th Oct, $14.99) – Well what do we have here? Streetwise tough looking for answers, huh. Well, answers we got, assuming you’ve got the second half of our agreement? Excellent. Love the satisfying click of an opening briefcase. Come on in, pal. Here’s all the “dirt” we uncovered on this “Titanium Court”: So, lotta people have heard of this game, but not a lot are coming clean about what it actually is. Most of the witnesses we “interviewed” just said it was “a fanciful rabbit-hole of unending delights” or some crap like that.

We are Eva (Alchemy ゲーム, 4th Nov, $4.99) – Play in multiple dimensions at the same time, traveling through them at will in this innovative 2D platformer that defies boundaries! I’m Eva, by the way, and I promise we’ll have fun! Or maybe not… Maybe we’ll both suffer horribly… How should I know? I’m just a video game character… Are you still reading this? Wow! As I said, my name is Eva. I’m the main protagonist of the game you’re looking at. Yes, this little platformer game is about me… about me AND dimensional travel! Do you want to know more? Okay, well… I am a (mostly) peaceful creature living between different worlds. Sleeping is usually all I do, but right now, something evil is happening to said worlds, and I want it to stop. That’s where I need you, for your ability to see in 2D… There’s no time to explain!!!1

X-Force Genesis 2 (Cube ゲーム, 22nd Oct, $6.00) – X-Force Genesis 2 is a fast-paced space shooter that follows the story of four pilots on a mission to stop General Lava from invading Planet Genesis.

EXTRA EXTRA! Three discounted Switch eShop games to consider this week…

None of the above floating your boat? Here’s a trio of intriguing old games on sale this week – not necessarily The Best™ or The Highest Scoring™, but Switch games that still deserve your attention, especially when they’re discounted.

The Last Campfire – $14.99 $1.99 until November 12th

A lovely little adventure from Hello ゲーム and the core team behind LostWinds. Lots to love here.

Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition – $24.99 $6.24 until November 18th

With the sequel just announced for Switch 2, seems like a good time to check out the original.

Carrion – $19.99 $2.99 until November 1st

I never got around to this one back in 2020. For $3, it’d be rude not to.