Hey fellow Switchaboos, let’s take a look at this week’s new releases for the Nintendo Switch!

There are a whopping 18 new releases this week, keeping the consistency strong. Let’s take a look…

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.

Old Man’s Journey

Release Date 20/02/18

Price $14.99

Developed By Broken Rules

Published By Broken Rules

Genre Puzzle

Required Space 733 MB

Players 1 – 2

Also Released On PC / Mac / Android / iOS

Old Man’s Journey is a visual narrative puzzle game that tells a story of life, loss, reconciliation and hope. This game delves into the old man’s life through broken dreams and memories. Solve puzzles by shaping the landscape to create his path forward.

Puzzle Puppers

Release Date 20/02/18

Price $6.99

Developed By Cardboard Keep

Published By Cardboard Keep

Genre Puzzle / Strategy

Required Space 145 MB

Players 1

Also Released On PC / Android / iOS

This cute puzzle game is all about stretching cute dogs across grid based levels towards their food bowls. With a lot of depth in gameplay, solve 8 levels with various ranges of difficulty.

Space Dave

Release Date 21/02/18

Price $12.00

Developed By Choice Provisions

Published By Choice Provisions

Genre Arcade / Action / Platformer

Required Space 66.0 MB

Players 1 – 2

Also Released On PC / PS4 / PS Vita / Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Space Dave is an homage to space shooters of old. With a wide variety of power-ups, protect your terrain the endless onslaught of the alien invaders. Featuring two-player local co-op, eight playable characters and online leaderboards, there is plenty here for the modern gamer.

Layers of Fear: Legacy

Release Date 21/02/18

Price $30.00

Developed By Bloober Team

Published By Bloober Team S.A.

Genre Adventure / Other

Required Space 3.1 GB

Players 1

Also Released On PC

Layers of Fear is certainly not a game for the faint of heart. In this psychological and psychedelic horror game, learn the dark story of a madness-engulfed painter. Explore the house full of supernatural phenomena and discover the true motive of the artist.

Pool

Unfortunately, we couldn’t find the trailer for Pool. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Release Date 21/02/18

Price $12.00

Published By Sabec

Genre Arcade / Strategy / Sports

Required Space 97.0 MB

Players 1 – 2

It’s pool… but seriously, play solo or against friends and family in this traditional game of pool. With 3D graphics and realistics physics, it’ll feel like you are playing on a real table.

Typoman

Release Date 22/02/18

Price $19.50 (Pre-order for 20% off, $15.60)

Developed By Brainseed Factory

Published By Wales Interactive

Genre Adventure / Puzzle / Platformer

Required Space 1.0 GB

Players 1

Also Released On PC / Mac / PS4 / Xbox One / Wii U

Typoman is a puzzle platformer that lets you play as a character who is entirely made of letters. Guide them through a dark and hostile world and craft words to affect the environment.

Ace of Seafood

Release Date 22/02/18

Price $11.10

Published By Nussoft

Genre Action / First-Person / RPG / Strategy

Required Space 237 MB

Players 1 – 2

Players (Online / Local Wireless) 2 – 4

Also Released On PC / PS4 / iOS / Android

Live out a dream (not mine, but possibly someone’s) and become seafood. Swim the depths of the ocean and form a party of up to 6 fish. With open world (sea) level design, explore the ocean and come out on top of the underwater food chain.

PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 PLUS

Release Date 22/02/18

Price $30.95

Developed By Bandai Namco Studios

Published By Bandai Namco Entertainment

Genre Arcade / Action / Adventure

Required Space 2.3 GB

Players 1 – 2

Also Released On PC / PS4 / Xbox One

We can guarantee you’ve never played Pac-Man quite like this before! With eye-popping HD 3D graphics, colourful visuals and adrenaline pumping music, PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 PLUS will provide hours of intense arcade fun.

Radiation Island

Release Date 22/02/18

Price $15.00

Developed By Atypical Games

Published By Atypical Games

Genre Adventure / Action / First-Person / Shooter

Required Space 2.2 GB

Players 1

Also Released On PC / iOS / Android

As part of the Philadelphia Experiment, you have become stranded in a parallel, alternate reality. Craft your own destiny and do your best to survive against an onslaught of enemies in a huge open world environment. Face natural dangers such as darkness, weather, radiation and hunger.

PAYDAY 2

Release Date 23/02/18

Price $74.99

Developed By Overkill Software

Published By StarbreezeStudios

Genre Action / First-Person Shooter / Multiplayer

Required Space 9.8 GB

Players 1

Players (Online / Local Wireless) 1 – 4

Also Released On PC / Linux / Mac / PS4 / PS3 / Xbox One

PAYDAY 2 was shown off in a Nintendo Direct months ago and it is finally making its way to the Nintendo Switch. In this action-packed, four player co-op shooter, don masks and descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree.

Toki Tori 2+: Nintendo Switch Edition

Release Date 23/02/18

Price $22.50 (Pre-order for 33% off , $15.07)

Developed By Two Tribes

Published By Two Tribes Publishing

Genre Adventure / Puzzle / Platformer

Required Space 550 MB

Players 1

Also Released On PC / Linux / Mac / PS4 / Wii U

In this colourful puzzle platformer, explore a beautiful forest, learn magical songs and interact with the local wildlife to solve environmental puzzles. There are just two moves: whistle and stomp. The game is accessible for players of all ages, yet it becomes very complex as you proceed throughout the game.

Spacecats with Lasers

Release Date 23/02/18

Price $7.50

Developed By Bitten Toast Games Inc.

Published By Bitten Toast Games

Genre Arcade / Shooter / Action

Required Space 312 MB

Players 1

Also Released On PC (VR)

I think the name pretty much sums it up right there. Evil Space rats have locked you up in their space arena and you need to fight off as many waves as possible. Utilise an arsenal of perks and power-ups to fight of those pesky rats. And what is a cat game without being able to customise your feline friends?

The Longest Five Minutes

Release Date 23/02/18

Price $59.95

Published By NIS America

Genre RPG

Required Space 1.0 GB

Players 1

Also Released On PC / PS Vita

In this retro-inspired RPG, this game pits four heroes must regain their priceless memories to defeat the Demon King himself.

ACA Neo Geo Magical Drop III

Unfortunately, we couldn’t find the trailer for Magical Drop III, but we found a trailer Magical drop II to give you an idea of the gameplay… 

Release Date 23/02/18

Price $10.50

Developed By Data East

Published By Hamster

Genre Puzzle / Arcade

Required Space 103 MB

Players 1 – 2

Also Released On Neo Geo

Magical Drop III is a puzzle arcade game which may seem a little familiar. Line up the coloured orbs and earn chain-based bonuses to achieve the best high score you can.

Arcade Archives Heroic Episode

Unfortunately, we couldn’t find the trailer for Heroic Episode. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Release Date 23/02/18

Price $10.50

Developed By IREM

Published By Hamster

Genre Shooter / Arcade

Required Space 71.0 MB

Players 1 – 2

Also Released On Arcade

In this classic SHMUP, the people of Mule are facing destruction at the hands of the Gasp Empire. Control a heroic soldier on the ground and in the air as they battle their way to retrieve the stolen goddess statue.

Dragon Sinker

Release Date 23/02/18

Price $19.50

Developed By Exe Create Inc.

Published By Kemco

Genre RPG / Adventure / Simulation / Strategy

Required Space 196 MB

Players 1

Also Released On PC / PS4 / iOS / Android / Nintendo 3DS

Dragon Sinker is another classic retro-inspired RPG with colourful 8-bit graphics. If you were a fan of classic RPGs like Final Fantasy and Dragon Warrior, then Dragon Sinker will stir up a little nostalgia that just makes your heart melt.

Superola and the Lost Burgers

Release Date 23/02/18

Price $8.99

Published By Undergames

Genre Platformer / Arcade / Adventure / Action

Required Space 410 MB

Players 1 – 2

Also Released On iOS

In this wacky retro style platforming adventure, take control of a burger loving llama in its quest to defeat the Hotdog Aliens and recover the stolen hamburgers before they get cold… yeah, you read that right! With 10 worlds and over 70 stages, there is a lot to do in this wacky adventure.

Twin Robots: Ultimate Edition

Release Date 24/02/18

Price $12.00

Developed By Thinice Games

Published By Ratalaika Games

Genre Adventure / Arcade / Platformer / Puzzle

Required Space 232 MB

Players 1

Also Released On PC / PS4 / iOS / Android / Nintendo 3DS

Dragon Sinker is another classic retro-inspired RPG with colourful 8-bit graphics. If you were a fan of classic RPGs like Final Fantasy and Dragon Warrior, then Dragon Sinker will stir up a little nostalgia that just makes your heart melt.

Switchaboo’s Pick of the Week!

There were A LOT of releases this week, but unfortunately there is quite a bit of shovelware. However, there are a few notable releases and we believe that this week’s best game and Switchaboo’s Pick of the Week is…

Drum roll, please…

The Longest Five Minutes!

This game gives us such Earthbound flashbacks, it’s so heartwarming! If Nintendo aren’t going to give us Mother 3, then at least we have The Longest Five Minutes.

NIS America have shown unwavering support for the Nintendo Switch, and that doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

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