Australian Nintendo Switch Releases (April 2, 2018)
Hey fellow Switchaboos! Whilst there are no big-named releases this week, that still doesn’t mean that there are no great games coming out this week. With 10 games being released, and some highlights including Urban Trial Playground and Super Rocket Shootout, there’s plenty to unpack; so let’s begin…
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.
D/Generation
Release Date 03/04/18
Price $16.99
Developed By West Coast Software
Published By West Coast Software
Genre Arcade / Puzzle / Adventure / Shooter
Required Space 1.8 GB
Players 1
Also Released On iOS / Android
A nameless courier arrives in London via his Jet-Pack and must get the package to the recipient as soon as possible. Traverse interconnected rooms (scenes) and continue to ascend through the tower by accomplishing various tasks along the way.
Metropolis: Lux Obscura
Release Date 04/04/18
Price $12.00 (Pre-order for 10% off: $10.80)
Developed By Ktulhu Solutions
Published By Sometimes You
Genre Puzzle / Other
Required Space 630 MB
Players 1
Also Released On PC / PS4 / Xbox One
This title takes a comic book art style approach and is a definitely not a game for young children. In Metropolis, the city is filled with thugs and scandals while the police just stand idly by. Play as John Lockhart, a man just recently out of prison and wanting to know why things are now the way they are. The gameplay is a match-four style puzzle game with a dark story.
Super Rocket Shootout
Release Date 05/04/18
Price $15.00
Developed By Oddly Shaped Pixels
Published By Plug In Digital
Genre Party / Fighting / Shooter / Platformer
Required Space 290 MB
Players 1 – 4
Also Released On PC / Mac / Linux
This 2D platform brawler shooter pits up to four players against each other in an all out battle. There are eight playable characters (each with their own unique abilities and Super Attack), eight interactive stages, jetpacks to aid in jumping and dodging your enemies’ attacks and a ton of achievements and unlockable weapons.
Zombillie
Unfortunately, we couldn’t find an official trailer for Zombillie. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Release Date 05/04/18
Price $7.50 (Pre-Order for 10% Off: $6.75)
Published By Forever Entertainment
Genre Puzzle / Arcade
Required Space 311 MB
Players 1
Also Released On PC / iOS / Android
Play as Zombillie who lived in a humble cave, hunting for meat. As he ate, he grew, but now he is running out of meat! Help Zombillie reach the legendary meat farm with over 90 complex levels full of puzzles and traps.
Arcade Archives Ninja-Kid
Release Date 05/04/18
Price $10.50
Developed By UPL
Published By Hamster
Genre Action / Arcade
Required Space 66.0 MB
Players 1 – 2
Also Released On Arcade / Family Computer / Wii / PS4
Ninja-Kid is an old school arcade game made in 1984 by UPL. The goal is to defeat all of the oncoming enemies with the ninja’s shuriken and wrack up a high score.
Urban Trial Playground
Release Date 05/04/18
Price $30.00
Developed By Teyon
Published By Tate Multimedia
Genre Racing / Arcade / Sports
Required Space 2.3 GB
Players 1 – 2
Urban Trial Playground is a beautifully rendered stunt racer game developed in Unreal Engine 4. Take the action from city streets to the sunny and colorful beaches of California. This game appears to be a Switch exclusive as far as we can tell (potentially timed-exclusive).
Sling Ming
Release Date 05/04/18
Price $18.00
Published By Good Night Brave Warrior
Genre Platformer / Puzzle / Adventure
Required Space 231 MB
Players 1
Also Released On PC
Sling Ming is a physics based puzzle platformer that requires you to plan your path by arranging the Oxylane nodes. Time your next move to swing around and pull off awesome aerials. Defeat end-of-world bosses to unlock new abilities that mixes up the gameplay in new ways.
ACA NeoGeo Samurai Shodown III
Unfortunately we couldn’t find a trailer for ACA NeoGeo Samurai Shodown III, however we did find a trailer for ACA NeoGeo Samurai Shodown II to give you an idea of the gameplay. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Release Date 05/04/18
Price $10.50
Developed By SNK
Published By Hamster
Genre Fighting / Arcade
Required Space 109 MB
Players 1 – 2
Also Released On Arcade / PS / PS2 / Sega Saturn / Neo Geo / Neo Geo CD / Game Boy
This classic 2D fighter pits samurais against each other in order to determine the very best. In this sequel to Samurai Shodown II, you can now fill your Rage Gauge, block attacks mid-air and choose from two different styles: SLASH and BUST.
Animated Jigsaws: Beautiful Japanese Scenery
Release Date 05/04/18
Price $13.50
Developed By Dico / BottleCube
Published By Rainy Frog
Genre Puzzle / Party / Training / Multiplayer
Required Space 419 MB
Players 1 – 4
Also Released On PC / Mac
This beautiful puzzle game has you recreating beautiful animated pictures of iconic Japanese Landmarks. The puzzles range from 60, 120 and 240 pieces and can be played with up to four players. Work together and bring these magical pictures to life.
Octocopter: Double or Squids
Unfortunately, we couldn’t find an official trailer for Octocopter: Double or Squids. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Release Date 05/04/18
Price $4.50
Published By TACS Games
Genre Arcade / Puzzle / Racing / Party
Required Space 248 MB
Players 1 – 4
The Octopus and Submarine have sunk to the bottom of the ocean and you need to help them to escape. Navigate through each maze without crashing solo or race in up to four player split screen action.
Switchaboo Pick of the Week
Where there are weeks with no massive releases, this really gives small indies there time to shine. So with that in mind, our Pick of the Week is…
Drum roll, please…
Super Rocket Shootout!
Super Rocket Shootout combines smooth multiplayer mayhem with beautifully rendered pixel-art. It is certainly a game that has to be taken out at every party, family get-together and social gathering.
With still a few months away from Super Smash Bros. releasing on the Switch, we believe that Super Rocket Shootout can easily feel that void for the time being.
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