Australian Nintendo Switch Releases (March 19, 2018)
Hey fellow Switchaboos, we have thirteen new releases this week, packed with some big names like Shantae and Attack on Titan, so let’s get stuck into it…
Note: All prices are in AUD and all release dates are for the Australian eShop. Also, releases can still be subjected to change after the release of this update.
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Release Date 20/03/18
Price $24.30
Developed By Way Forward
Published By Way Forward
Genre Action / Platformer / Adventure
Required Space 478 MB
Players 1
Also Released On PC / PS4 / Xbox One / Wii U / Nintendo 3DS
This Shantae game is the third installment in the franchise and was met with critical acclaim. Shantae has lost her magic, so she must team up with Risky Boots, her old nemesis, to save Sequin Land from an evil curse.
A.O.T. 2
Release Date 20/03/18
Price $105.00
Developed By KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Published By KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Genre Action
Required Space 13.3 GB
Players 1
Players (Online / Local) 2 – 8
Also Released On PC / PS4 / PS Vita / Xbox One
The game based on the award-winning anime, Attack on Titan 2 has you fighting alongside Eren and his companions in order to save humanity from the Titans.
A.O.T. 2 Deluxe Edition
Release Date 20/03/18
Price $150.00
Developed By KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Published By KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Genre Action
Required Space 13.3 GB
Players 1
Players (Online / Local) 2 – 8
Also Released On PC / PS4 / PS Vita / Xbox One
This deluxe edition of Attack on Titan 2 comes with all available DLC that contains a long list of costumes.
Swim Out
Release Date 20/03/18
Price $9.00
Developed By Lozange Lab
Published By Lozange Lab
Genre Puzzle / Strategy
Required Space 110 MB
Players 1
Also Released On PC / Mac / Linux / iOS / Android
Swim Out is a puzzle game that involves you controlling a swimmer in various sized pools trying to make it to the ladder in order to get out. However, there are many other swimmers and obstacles that can get in your way.
Manticore – Galaxy on Fire
Release Date 22/03/18
Price $30.00 (Pre-Order 10% Off: $27.00)
Developed By Deep Silver Fishlabs
Published By Koch Media
Genre Action / Shooter / Other
Required Space 2.6 GB
Players 1
Also Released On iOS / Android
This space shooter is an action-packed adventure that has you fighting aliens and space pirates. Save the galaxy in 8+ hours of playtime in 60fps with HD Rumble support. Think Star Fox with less barrel rolls.
Slayaway Camp: Butcher’s Cut
Release Date 22/03/18
Price $22.50
Published By Digerati
Genre Puzzle / Adventure
Required Space 302 MB
Players 1
Also Released On PC / PS4 / Xbox One
Slayaway Camp is full of blocky characters that are bursting with personality. This game has you solving over 300 puzzles in the most violent puzzle game ever made.
Eat Beat Deadspike-san-
Release Date 22/03/18
Price $10.50
Published By Arc System Works Co., Ltd.
Genre Music / Action / Other
Required Space 221 MB
Players 1
Also Released On Android / iOS
In this wacky music rhythm game, you need to match with the rhythm and consume as much food as you can. With a total of 20 playable songs with simple controls, this game is bursting with originality.
No Thing
Unfortunately, we couldn’t find an official trailer for No Thing. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Release Date 20/03/18
Price $2.99 (Pre-Order 50% Off: $1.49)
Published By Forever Entertainment
Genre Arcade
Required Space 126 MB
Players 1
Also Released On PC / Mac / Linux / VR / iOS / Android
No Thing is a minimalistic surreal action game set in a totalitarian regime of future. This game has radical gameplay, a weird storyline and retro surrealistic full 3D graphics.
Gekido Kintaro’s Revenge
Release Date 23/03/18
Price $22.50 (Pre-order for 15% off: $19.12)
Developed By Naps Team
Published By Naps Team
Genre Fighting / Action / Adventure / Arcade
Required Space 145 MB
Players 1 – 2
Also Released On GBA
This timeless GBA classic that has been remade with bran new anime visuals that look absolutely stunning. Dark omens tell of the return of an evil presence and Ushi is set to investigate some strange happenings in a faraway farming village.
OPUS: Rocket of Whispers
Release Date 23/02/18
Price $16.15 (Pre-order for 10% off: $14.53)
Developed By SIGONO Inc.
Published By Flyhigh Works
Genre Adventure / RPG / Simulation / Puzzle
Required Space 266 MB
Players 1
Also Released On PC / iOS / Android
This stunning adventure game tells of a heartwarming story that has you travelling across a world of ice and snow to launch a rocket that will reach the stars. Play as two survivors and explore a post-apocalyptic winter world filled with ruins and remnants of a once prosperous land.
Castle of Heart
Release Date 23/03/18
Price $22.90
Developed By 7Levels
Published By 7Levels
Genre Platformer / Action / Adventure
Required Space 2.3 GB
Players 1
As a Switch console exclusive, Castle of Heart is a classic action platformer with beautiful 3D graphics and changing landscape, weather conditions and rich background. Inspired by Slavic mythology, fight your way through those who oppose you, including mythical beasts.
Arcade Archives Moon Patrol
Unfortunately, we couldn’t find an official trailer for Arcade Archives Moon Patrol. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Release Date 23/02/18
Price $10.50
Developed By IREM
Published By Hamster
Genre Shooter / Arcade
Required Space 65.0 MB
Players 1 – 2
Also Released On Arcade / Atari 2600 / Atari 5200 / Atari 8-bit / Atari ST / Commodore 64 / Apple II / VIC-20 / MSX / IBM PC / TI-99/4A / TRS-80 Color Computer
This retro classic was featured on a multitude of old platforms. Moon Patrol has you exploring the moon, breaking through barriers and defeating enemies with the lunar rover.
Sol Divide -Sword of Darkness- for Nintendo Switch
Release Date 23/03/18
Price $9.99
Published By Zerodiv
Genre Arcade / Shooter
Required Space 64.0 B
Players 1 – 2
Also Released On Arcade
Sol Divide -Sword of Darkness- has you playing as Vorg (a holy knight in the Western Kingdom, Miltia) who has heard a rumor than the army of Satan is searching for treasures called Seirei Stones. Head to Silverna castle and play out the ultimate tale of vengeance!
Switchaboo Pick of the Week
Even after Kirby Star Allies released last week, this week is still packed with some amazing games. But we can only pick one, so our Pick of the Week is…
Drum roll, please…
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse!
Shantae has received a lot of love lately, and it’s great to see a second installment make its way to the Nintendo Switch.
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse is a fantastic Metroidvania style platformer with a tonne of hidden secrets that are just bursting with personality.
We would have picked Attack on Titan 2 if it weren’t for that hefty price tag.
Now we just hope that Shantae makes her way into Super Smash Bros..
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