New Mobile Games: 'Emio', 'Gundam Breaker 4' & More

Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 29th, 2024! We've got a hefty serving of new releases today, forming the bulk of our discussion, as is typical on Thursdays. We'll also delve into a sizable list of new sales, and that's pretty much it for today. Let's dive into the games!

Select New Releases

Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club ($49.99)

The Famicom Detective Club returns after a multi-decade hiatus! This new entry stays true to the originals, for better or worse. A fresh mystery awaits, presented in a style similar to the recent Switch remakes. Can you crack the latest serial murder case? My review is coming soon.

Gundam Breaker 4 ($59.99)

Mikhail's already penned a comprehensive review, so I'll direct you there for a detailed look at the gameplay and Switch performance. In short: build and battle Gunpla! While performance naturally lags behind other versions, it's perfectly playable. Read Mikhail's excellent review!

Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn ($19.99)

Tengo Project continues its string of successful remakes/reimaginings. Following Wild Guns Reloaded, The Ninja Saviors, and Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, they tackle an 8-bit classic. This differs significantly from the original, but action-platformer fans seeking a classic vibe will find much to enjoy. My review drops early next week.

Valfaris: Mecha Therion ($19.99)

A Valfaris sequel, but with a twist! This is a 2.5D side-scrolling shoot 'em up, a departure from the original's style. While some were surprised by the genre shift, embracing the change reveals a fun experience. Review coming soon!

Nour: Play With Your Food ($9.99)

I'll admit, I'm not entirely sure what's going on here. The food imagery is stunning, though. Playing involves… interacting with food? Photography? Secret-finding? Perhaps Mikhail will investigate further. It seems right up his alley.

Monster Jam Showdown ($49.99)

If you're a monster truck or jam enthusiast… well, I'm not sure this game will appeal to both. It's about Monster Jam, the monster truck spectacle. Features local and online multiplayer, plus various modes. Reception on other platforms was mixed, but monster truck fans have limited options.

WitchSpring R ($39.99)

I believe this is a WitchSpring remake, though I could be mistaken. The mobile WitchSpring series always felt like a budget Atelier alternative. At this price, nearing that of a full Atelier game, I'm less certain. However, it looks like the best-looking WitchSpring yet.

Depths of Sanity ($19.99)

An underwater exploration game with a fantastical horror twist. Investigate your missing crew's fate in a vast, dangerous underwater world. Combat is involved. Well-received on other platforms, and likely to find a Switch audience.

Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire ($19.99)

Voltaire, a vegan vampire rebelling against his bloodthirsty father, engages in farming and combat to thwart his dad's attempts to derail his lifestyle. A farming/action game. While I'm personally a bit fatigued by the genre, those with more energy might enjoy it.

Marble Abduction! Patti Hattu ($11.79)

A marble roller game with 70 stages and 80 marbles to collect, plus secret items and challenges. The familiar fast-paced, track-based gameplay is present.

Leo: The Firefighter Cat ($24.99)

A firefighting game aimed at a younger audience, featuring 20 missions and a style that differs from more realistic offerings.

Gori: Cuddly Carnage ($21.99)

A grotesque action game starring a hoverboarding, blade-wielding cat. While the core game is decent, the Switch version suffers from technical issues affecting the experience.

Arcade Archives Finalizer Super Transformation ($7.99)

A 1985 Konami vertical shooter featuring a transforming robot protagonist. A charming, pre-Tiger Heli shooter.

EGGCONSOLE Xanadu Scenario II PC-8801mkIISR ($6.49)

An early game expansion pack, offering a new underworld to explore in a gameplay style identical to the first game. Features music by the legendary Yuzo Koshiro.

The Backrooms: Survival ($10.99)

A blend of horror, survival, and roguelite elements. Best experienced with up to ten online players.

Can of Wormholes ($19.99)

A clever puzzle game where you, a sentient tin can, tackle worm-related challenges across 100 puzzles.

Ninja I & II ($9.99)

Two NES-style microgames featuring ninja-themed challenges, ideal for local multiplayer.

Dice Make 10! ($3.99)

A surprisingly fun puzzle game with two modes: falling blocks and a wood-block-style arrangement. The goal is to create rows or columns where dice faces add up to multiples of ten.

Sales

(North American eShop, US Prices)

It's The King of Fighters' 30th anniversary! Hamster and SNK are celebrating with a sale on every Arcade Archives title in the series. Many Pixel Game Maker Series games are also at their lowest prices yet.

Select New Sales

Kamitsubaki City Ensemble ($3.59) Floogen ($1.99) Rolling Car ($1.99) Fluffy Horde ($1.99) Gum+ ($1.99) Stunt Paradise ($5.19) My Time at Portia ($4.49) SpongeBob Krusty Cook-Off ($4.94) PPA Pickleball Tour 2025 ($29.99) Talisman: Digital Edition ($2.99) Mystic Vale ($4.99) Baron of Blood ($4.95) Fighting Fantasy Legends ($4.99) Deathtrap Dungeon ($4.99) White Eternal ($3.24)

ACA NEOGEO The King of Fighters series (various) Kittey 64 ($2.49) Last Bloody Snack ($1.99) PGMS Cat and Tower ($2.49) PGMS Cat and Castle ($3.74) PGMS Pentacore ($6.59)

PGMS BombMachine Gunzohg ($3.95) PGMS Pearl Vs Grey ($3.99) PGMS Hunter of Devil ($3.74) PGMS Lunlun Superherobabys DX ($3.74) PGMS Storm Swordsman ($5.27) PGMS Project Nosferatu ($8.99) PGMS Ninja Runner ($2.50) PGMS Ninja Sneaking R ($3.59) PGMS Ninja Sneaking VS ($3.60) PGMS Angel’s Gear ($7.49) PGMS Angel’s Blood ($5.99) PGMS Ninja Otedama R ($3.59) PGMS Tentacled Terrors ($8.99) PGMS Loplight ($3.29) PGMS ClaM KNight ($2.99)

PGMS Jetman ($5.99) PGMS Lab ($4.19) PGMS Steel Sword Story S ($5.99) PGMS Arcanion: Tale of Magi ($6.59) PGMS Shiba Mekuri ($2.74) PGMS Buraigun Galaxy Storm ($8.99) PGMS Block Slime Cave ($3.50) PGMS Game Battle Tycoon ($7.49) PGMS MessiahEnd Refrain ($2.99) PGMS Oma2ri Adventure ($2.47) PGMS Dandan Z ($5.99) PGMS Cham The Cat Adventure ($5.49) PGMS Verzeus ($7.91) PGMS Oumuamua ($4.99) PGMS Jewelinx ($3.99) Sushi Battle Rambunctiously ($13.99) My Incubi Harem ($2.99) Hot Blood ($7.49) Jenny LeClue Detectivu ($2.99) Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All ($12.49) The Sisters 2 Road to Fame ($14.99) Noob: The Factionless ($19.99) New Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja ($11.99) Garfield Lasagna Party ($15.99) Muv-Luv Remastered ($26.99) Muv-Luv Alternative Remastered ($35.99)

Sales Ending Tomorrow, August 30th

#BLUD ($19.99) 8th Millennium: WAtPG ($7.49) Alpha Particle ($3.39) Batman: The Enemy Within ($7.49) Batman: The Telltale Series ($7.49) Empire of Angels IV ($6.79) Enter Digiton: Heart of Corruption ($2.39) Forager ($6.99) Hell Well ($2.49) Midnight Fight Express ($11.99) Mineko’s Night Market ($13.99) Moonscars ($13.99)

OBAKEIDORO ($9.99) Puddle Knights ($2.99) Roxy Raccoon’s Pinball Panic ($6.99) Slay the Spire ($8.49) Space Mercenary Defense Force ($3.49) Super Woden GP ($5.99) Supraland ($9.99) Surmount ($9.89) The Last Dragon Slayer ($3.74) The Last Worker ($3.99) Thunder Ray ($7.49) Unpacking ($9.99) Void Bastards ($8.99)

That’s all for today, friends. We’ll be back tomorrow to wrap up the week, covering remaining new releases, sales, and news. Perhaps some reviews as well. A major typhoon is hitting, so there's a chance I might miss tomorrow's update. We'll see. Have a great Thursday, and thanks for reading!