Greetings, readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 26th, 2024! Today's roundup is a bit lighter than usual. I'm juggling some other projects, so we'll skip the reviews today, focusing instead on new releases and the usual sales updates. Even so, there's at least one intriguing new title, and the sales are pretty decent. Reviews should be back tomorrow, hopefully. Let's dive in!
New Game Releases
Fragrant Story and Papaya’s Path ($7.99)
Let's clear up the confusion surrounding Fragrant Story, a purported late-stage Nintendo 3DS release. Initially, buyers were surprised by its incredibly short playtime (around 20 minutes). The truth? The developer rushed an unfinished version to meet Nintendo's 3DS deadline. Subsequent updates transformed it into a much more substantial game, exceeding ten hours of gameplay. This current version includes all updates, offering solid value for $8 if you enjoy tactical RPGs.
Quack Jump ($3.99)
A straightforward platformer, but a fun one nonetheless. With 40 levels and evolving mechanics, it offers decent replayability for its $4 price tag.
Underground Station ($7.90)
An idle game where you work in a dungeon to pay off debts. It might not be visually stunning, but it's a welcome change of pace.
Sales
(North American eShop, US Prices)
Let's check those sale highlights! Another Limited Run Games sale is underway, which is excellent news if you've missed any of their unique titles. Several titles from TROOOZE and Team17 are also discounted. The recent sale on the Front Mission remakes is ending soon, so grab them if you're interested—these discounts are rare.
Featured Sales
Jurassic Park Games Collection ($17.99 from $29.99 until 8/31)
The House in Fata Morgana ($19.99 from $39.99 until 8/31)
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore ($11.99 from $19.99 until 8/31)
Night Trap ($3.74 from $14.99 until 8/31)
Cosmic Star Heroine ($3.74 from $14.99 until 8/31)
Phoenotopia: Awakening ($6.99 from $19.99 until 9/7)
Enoh ($5.49 from $19.99 until 9/13)
CosmoPlayerZ ($5.49 from $10.99 until 9/13)
Knowledge Keeper ($2.49 from $4.99 until 9/13)
Three Minutes to Eight ($2.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Fall of Porcupine ($7.99 from $19.99 until 9/13)
Star Gagnant ($22.80 from $38.00 until 9/13)
Moon Dancer ($13.29 from $18.99 until 9/13)
Re:Touring ($4.99 from $9.99 until 9/13)
Life of Slime ($2.49 from $4.99 until 9/13)
Cybertrash STATYX ($4.99 from $9.99 until 9/13)
Awesome Pea 3 ($2.49 from $4.99 until 9/13)
Itorah ($3.99 from $19.99 until 9/13)
Pizza Tycoon ($2.09 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Lacuna ($1.99 from $19.99 until 9/13)
Alien Survivors: Starship Resurrection ($10.49 from $14.99 until 9/13)
World War: Battle of the Bulge ($10.49 from $14.99 until 9/13)
World War: D-Day Part One ($8.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
World War: D-Day Part Two ($8.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Out Racing: Arcade Memory ($10.49 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Last 4 Survive: The Outbreak ($8.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Modern War: Tank Battle ($1.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Counter Delta: The Bullet Rain ($1.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Haunted Dawn: Zombie Apocalypse ($1.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Urban Warfare: Assault ($11.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Operation Scorpion: Takedown ($11.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Hamster on Rails ($5.99 from $14.99 until 9/14)
Ultimate Chicken Horse ($6.74 from $14.99 until 9/14)
Our Field Trip Adventure ($3.99 from $14.50 until 9/15)
Overcooked! All You Can Eat ($15.99 from $39.99 until 9/15)
Worms Rumble ($2.99 from $14.99 until 9/15)
The Survivalists ($2.49 from $24.99 until 9/15)
Blasphemous 2 ($14.99 from $29.99 until 9/15)
Moving Out ($7.49 from $24.99 until 9/15)
Sales Ending Tomorrow, August 27th
Aeterna Noctis ($8.99 from $29.99 until 8/27)
Arise: A Simple Story ($2.99 from $19.99 until 8/27)
ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree ($1.99 from $14.99 until 8/27)
Badland: GotY Edition ($1.99 from $5.99 until 8/27)
Bang-On Balls: Chronicles ($9.99 from $24.99 until 8/27)
Blazing Beaks ($1.99 from $14.99 until 8/27)
Bus Driving Simulator 22 ($2.99 from $27.99 until 8/27)
Chippy & Noppo ($13.99 from $19.99 until 8/27)
Cult of the Lamb ($12.49 from $24.99 until 8/27)
Descenders ($4.99 from $24.99 until 8/27)
Everdream Valley ($9.99 from $24.99 until 8/27)
Flame Keeper ($3.99 from $11.99 until 8/27)
Front Mission 1st: Remake ($17.49 from $34.99 until 8/27)
Front Mission 2: Remake ($23.44 from $34.99 until 8/27)
Gamedec: Definitive ($2.99 from $29.99 until 8/27)
LOUD: My Road to Fame ($1.99 from $7.99 until 8/27)
Nine Parchments ($4.39 from $19.99 until 8/27)
Ready, Steady, Ship! ($8.99 from $14.99 until 8/27)
Red Wings: American Aces ($1.99 from $11.99 until 8/27)
Soundfall ($4.49 from $29.99 until 8/27)
Summum Aeterna ($9.99 from $19.99 until 8/27)
SuperEpic: The Entertainment War ($1.99 from $17.99 until 8/27)
Terra Flame ($15.99 from $19.99 until 8/27)
Tools Up ($1.99 from $19.99 until 8/27)
Trine 2: Complete Story ($3.73 from $16.99 until 8/27)
Trine 3: Artifacts of Power ($4.39 from $19.99 until 8/27)
Trine Enchanted Edition ($3.29 from $14.99 until 8/27)
War Titans ($1.99 from $14.99 until 8/27)
Xiaomei & the Flame Dragon’s Fist ($8.99 from $14.99 until 8/27)
That's it for today! Join us tomorrow for more new releases, sales, and hopefully some reviews and news. Wish me luck in completing everything on time! Have a great Monday, and thanks for reading!
