North American Nintendo Switch Releases (April 30, 2018)
Hey Switchaboos! Looks like we got a lot less releases this week compared to last week, but there are still some fantastic games in here. Of course, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is an obvious mention, but what else is there? And which game will be our Pick of the Week? … I think you already know.
So, let’s take a look…
Note: All prices are in USD and all release dates are for the North American eShop. Also, releases can still be subjected to change after the release of this update.
Animal Super Squad
Release Date 05/01/18
Price $9.99
Developed By DoubleMoose
Published By DoubleMoose
Rating E10+
Genre Adventure / Action
Required Space 269 MB
Players 1
Also Released On PC
Brought to you from the developer of Goat Simulator and the controversial YouTuber PewDiePie, play as your favorite animal and make your way through a world full of dangers and bananas. Quite like a lot of Maker games that have had a lot of spotlight lately, you can create your own levels, share them and play others in an ever-growing library of fun.
Arcade Archives 10-Yard Fight
Release Date 05/02/18
Price $7.99
Developed By IREM
Published By Hamster
Rating E
Genre Sports / Arcade
Required Space 73.0 MB
Players 1 – 2
Also Released On Arcade / NES / MSX
This classic sports game is the original American football game with simple but intense gameplay mechanics. Not only does this game contain the original version, it also contains the 1984 version of VS 10-Yard Fight with the additional two-player mode.
ACA NeoGeo Stakes Winner
Unfortunately, we couldn’t find an official trailer for ACA NeoGeo Stakes Winner. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Release Date 05/02/18
Price $7.99
Developed By SNK
Published By Hamster
Rating E10+
Genre Action / Arcade
Required Space 91.0 MB
Players 1 – 2
Also Released On Neo Geo / Neo Geo CD / Sega Saturn / PS1
Power-up your horse by showing off your skills with the whip, formation split and hyper dash. Ride through various races and conquer the GI in this realistic jockey action game.
Timberman VS
Release Date 05/03/18
Price $1.99 (Pre-purchase for 30% off: $1.39)
Developed By Digital Melody
Published By Forever Entertainment
Rating E
Genre Sports / Arcade
Required Space 91.0 MB
Players 1 – 4
Also Released On PC
Play solo or with family and friends and try to cut as much timber as possible in a set amount of time. With 56 characters and a whole lot of fun to be had, Timberman VS is a classic arcade style game perfect for any day with others.
Johnny Turbo’s Arcade: Sly Spy
Unfortunately, we couldn’t find an official trailer for Johnny Turbo’s Arcade: Sly Spy. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Release Date 05/03/18
Price $6.99
Developed By Flying Tiger Entertainment, Inc.
Published By FTE Games
Rating E10+
Genre Arcade / Adventure / Action / Platformer
Required Space 62.0 MB
Players 1
In the year 199X, play as Secret Agent Sly and protect the U.S. from a nuclear missile attack. Use your jetpack and the golden gun and fight your way through side-scrolling mayhem.
Nihilumbra
Release Date 05/03/18
Price $7.99
Published By BeautiFun Games
Rating E
Genre Platformer / Adventure / Puzzle / Action
Required Space 1.8 GB
Players 1
Also Released On PC / Linux / Mac / iOS / Android / PS Vita / Wii U
Nihilumbra is a beautifully artistic game with challenging puzzle platforming elements. Play as Born who was created from The Void and who can separate himself from the black emptiness and appear in the world. With the ability to change ground physics in five different worlds, this game has a lot to explore and play around with.
Japanese Mah-jongg
Unfortunately, we couldn’t find an official trailer for Japanese Mah-jongg. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Release Date 05/03/18
Price $5.00
Published By ITL
Rating E
Genre Board Game
Required Space 413 MB
Players 1 – 2
It’s Japanese Mah-jongg… that’s it. But seriously, play one of the oldest table board games easily on your Nintendo Switch. With a 2-player mode to enjoy the game with friends, you hide your hand with a single device.
Professional Construction – The Simulation
Release Date 05/03/18
Price $39.99
Developed By Raylight Studios
Published By UIG Entertainment
Rating E
Genre Simulation
Required Space 1.2 GB
Players 1
With loads of challenging tasks in an open world that takes place in a gravel quarry, port and train station, Profession Construction – The Simulation allows you to experience life on the construction site and use heavy equipment and massive machinery to complete a large variety of assignments.
Cast of the Seven Godsends
Release Date 05/03/18
Price $12.99
Developed By Raven Travel Studios
Published By Merge Games
Rating E10+
Genre Action / Adventure / Platformer
Required Space 1.0 GB
Players 1
Also Released On PC / PS4 / Xbox One
Cast of the Seven Godsends takes us back to classic run n’ gun action-shooters like Contra. The game features six very different worlds to conquer and five basic weapons to master along with various different endings that depend on the decisions you make.
Perfect Angle
Release Date 05/03/18
Price $9.99
Developed By Ivanovich Games
Published By Ivanovich Games
Rating E
Genre Puzzle / Other / Simulation / Training
Required Space 221 MB
Players 1
Also Released On PC / Mac / iOS / Android / PS4
This notorious puzzle game will challenge your mind and sharpen your perception with over 100 3D optical illusion puzzles. Perfect Angle features stunning graphics and over 100 puzzle levels to keep you scratching your head for hours on end.
Don’t Die, Mr Robot!
Release Date 05/03/18
Price $8.99
Developed By Infinite State Games
Published By Digerati
Rating E
Genre Action / Arcade / Adventure
Required Space 143 MB
Players 1
Also Released On iOS / PS4 / PS Vita
Featuring arcade bullet-hell, avoid the oncoming projectiles that come your way in this quirky arcade title. “Get the fruit. Avoid the enemies. Try not to die. (Spoilers: you will die) – their words, not ours.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Release Date 05/04/18
Price $59.99
Developed By Retro Studios
Published By Nintendo
Rating E
Genre Platformer
Required Space 6.6 GB
Players 1 – 2
Also Released On Wii U
The ape that we all know and love is making his way to the Nintendo Switch! Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze was one of the best games to release on the Wii U and we are excited to get to play it again. This version also features Funky Kong, a returning character that will let you play a somewhat easy mode with his surfboard (as well as his bandana and sunnies).
Switchaboo Pick of the Week
A much shorter release week, but certainly not without its quality games. We know that this one might be a little obvious, but our Pick of the Week is…
Drum roll, please…
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze!
Surprise! I bet you didn’t see that one coming.
Donkey Kong Country Returns saw this amazing series come back, but I feel as though Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze was truly where the franchise was brought back. It was a true shame that it didn’t get much recognition on the Wii U, so a release on the Switch is much deserved.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze has seen some fantastic review scores already and we are so thrilled to see this gem get a new lease on life.
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