Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for April 5th, 2024. In today’s article, we’re wrapping up the week with a look at a frankly bizarre selection of new releases. It’s not a bad thing, mind you. But if you’re looking for conventional games, today probably isn’t going to be for you. After summarizing the new titles, we head on over to the sales to see what’s new and what’s expiring. Perhaps due to the massive sale that kicked off one week ago, we don’t have a whole ton to chew on today, but there’s enough. Let’s go to work!
New Releases
No Umbrellas Allowed ($19.99)
This game is set in a dystopia where the population is controlled via rainfall and greed is against the law. You work in a department store and need to buy and sell goods from customers who come in. Buy low, sell high, but be careful not to attract the attention of the authorities. Our pal Mikhail will be leaving his umbrella at the door and taking a look at this one in a review soon.
PuzzMiX ($3.99)
If you thought Inti Creates was above making a shameless Gunvolt-themed reskin of Suika Game, you were tragically mistaken, my friend. At least the music is good, right?
Super Destronaut Landed X Loaded ($4.99)
Previous Super Destronaut games have offered up takes on Space Invaders and Battlezone, and now we’ve got a new game that seems heavily inspired by Super Crate Box. Well, that’s not the worst game to draw ideas from. I haven’t been able to play this one yet, but it’s not a pricy punt if you just want to jump in.
Kitchen Crisis ($14.99)
You might think this would be an Overcooked-style affair. I know my first thought was that it was going to be something like that. But no, this is a bit of a different thing. More of a tower defense game, if you can believe it. You’re cooking for aliens, and your cooks will more or less do their thing on their own. You need to prepare the kitchen by placing the stations and equipment in the best positions to keep things flowing. Oddly compelling.
Kudzu ($4.99)
Up until now, most of the Switch releases from this publisher have been modern NES indie releases, but this time we have a modern Game Boy game instead. Kudzu is an action-adventure game about a labyrinth and the brave explorer who is trying to find his lost master inside of it. Perhaps he’ll find the answers to the maze’s mysteries while he’s at it? I’ve heard decent things about this game, and this seems like as easy a way as any to try it out.
Life of Slime ($4.99)
This… is a very quirky game. It’s primarily a platformer, but it has some adventure elements to it as well. You’re a slime named Slami who doesn’t end up going to university, and instead moves to the city to try to find a different path in life. Even though pretty much every character is a slime, there’s a lot of relatable situations in this game’s story. And, you know, some that aren’t relatable. I don’t know if I would call it a good game so much as an interesting one, but I know that’s the vibe that some of you out there really like. If so, consider the dinner bell rung.
Greed 2: Forbidden Experiments ($15.99)
Search for the hidden objects… in the laboratory of a sinister cult!
Notebook Artillery ($4.99)
This isn’t exactly a fancy dining experience, but if you want a simple yet functional take on Worms/Scorched Earth-style artillery games, here you go. It supports two players via local multiplayer, or you can do a little target practice on your own. Honestly, I’d probably just grab Worms W.M.D. on sale over this because of how much more you get in the package, but if you want to support an indie instead I won’t think worse of you.
NibansenPlus ($4.00)
Solve the puzzles and make your escape… from a mysterious and somewhat cursed subway line!
The Bin Bunch
Stunt Scooter Simulator ($12.99)
Offroad Jeep Quest: Mountain Trails ($7.99)
Spy Guy Hidden Objects Deluxe Edition ($8.99)
Heisting ($4.99)
Devil’s Calling ($4.99)
Sales
(North American eShop, US Prices)
You can grab a couple of Kairosoft’s sims at their lowest prices yet, if that’s a bucket you’re looking to fill up. The real treat of the day is Gotta Protectors, however. It’s never been this cheap before and it very rarely goes on sale. I haven’t listed it, but the DLC is also on sale and it is very much worth picking up the whole package. Some good titles in the weekend outbox as well, so make sure you check both lists carefully.
Select New Sales
Retro Mystery Club Vol.2 Beppu Case ($7.90 from $9.90 until 4/12)
Gotta Protectors Cart of Darkness ($8.99 from $14.99 until 4/18)
Dungeonoid 2 Awakening ($6.29 from $8.99 until 4/19)
Paper Dash City Hustle ($6.99 from $9.99 until 4/22)
Sword of the Vagrant ($3.99 from $9.99 until 4/25)
Cattails: Wildwood Story ($13.39 from $19.99 until 4/25)
Bio Inc Redemption ($11.24 from $14.99 until 4/25)
Kwaidan: Azuma Manor Story ($3.99 from $24.99 until 4/25)
Pocket Harvest ($6.00 from $12.00 until 4/25)
Dream Town Island ($7.20 from $12.00 until 4/25)
Epic Astro Story ($6.00 from $12.00 until 4/25)
Pocket Academy ($3.96 from $12.00 until 4/25)
Drone Delivery Simulator ($2.99 from $6.99 until 4/25)
Apex Heroines ($17.49 from $24.99 until 4/25)
Bus Tycoon Night and Day ($1.99 from $13.99 until 4/25)
Sherlock Holmes The Awakening Deluxe ($17.49 from $49.99 until 4/25)
Sales Ending This Weekend
Bit.Trip Collection ($2.39 from $9.99 until 4/6)
Saboteur ($5.60 from $8.00 until 4/6)
Saboteur II: Avenging Angel ($5.60 from $8.00 until 4/6)
Saboteur SiO ($7.69 from $10.99 until 4/6)
Astebreed ($3.99 from $19.99 until 4/7)
DRAINUS ($13.99 from $19.99 until 4/7)
Gnosia ($17.49 from $24.99 until 4/7)
Kero Blaster ($2.99 from $9.99 until 4/7)
Mighty Goose ($7.99 from $19.99 until 4/7)
Orangeblood ($5.99 from $19.99 until 4/7)
Record of Lodoss War: Wonder Labyrinth ($14.99 from $24.99 until 4/7)
The Good Life ($19.99 from $39.99 until 4/7)
Touhou Luna Nights ($12.59 from $17.99 until 4/7)
That’s all for today and this week, friends. We’ll be back next week with some new games, more sales, some reviews, and a bit of news. The usual song and dance, but at least we’re spinning the hits. I have a lot of RPGs on my plate right now. Let’s see if I spend the weekend working on them or if I shrug off my work and play some Game Boy instead. The eternal battle, it seems. I hope you all have a nice weekend, and as always, thanks for reading!