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Coming to the Switch this April

by Faren Elle

Back to Bed: Bob is a sleep-walker and it’s your job to guide him through dream-like puzzles, so he can sleep safely in his bed. These landscapes are surreal and defy physics as we know it. Act as Bob’s subconscious, Subob, to manipulate where he sleep-walks without waking him.

Truberbrook: Hans Tannhauser, an American physicist from 1960, finds himself on an impromptu trip to Germany. In a remote village, a mystery evolves of the Sci-Fi variety. Interact with locals and explore all things mystery above and below ground. Enjoy the handcrafted environments of rural Truberbrook that express a beautiful twilight aesthetic in the surrounding nature.

KatanaZERO: Dash through an apocalyptic cityscape and slash enemies in this action platformer as a Neo-Samurai. This samurai who can manipulate time has been sent on assignment to stop other rogues, gangs, or what have you before they can stop him. In service to the lawless, an enigmatic story will take place as you manipulate foes to your desire. Each level is designed for creative combat with multiple answers to events that may befall you.

Lost King’s Lullaby: A hybrid of Celtic lore and an RPG adventure quest, play as Kiara, the only person not frozen in time. Explore procedurally generated landscapes styled as a picture book that contain dark spirits lurking in the shadows intent on stopping you. The alternative fight mode will test reaction time as you attempt to make your escape in the enclosed environment that pays homage to the Undertale battle-style.

Pitfall Planet: Embark on a cubic, space-adventure with a friend in this two-player co-op puzzle adventure. Play as a pair of astrobots stranded on a strange planet. On this forgotten world are abandoned mines with treasures to loot and environmental puzzles to traverse. Discover what this lonely world keeps buried in its depths.

Royal Adviser: The party game we didn’t know we wanted! Play as court advisers to the King where your ultimate goal is to rule the kingdom. Devise secret plans quickly, pass-and-play with up to six players and achieve a political overturn. Each character has a secret goal they must implement in manipulating the King in their favor before they’re allowed to succeed his ruling. Spy, Slander, Accuse, Scheme, Ally, or Manipulate! Do whatever it takes to win.

The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa: Play as bad-boy, High School senior: Ringo Ishikawa. Help him manage his day-to-day life by leading a gang, studying for school, going out to a restaurant, getting a job, or watching some television. It’s a pixelated beat-em’ up mixed with slice of life elements where the story can naturally play out in response to the player’s choices. What kind of life will you lead for Ringo Ishikawa.

Switch ‘n’ Shoot: An arcade-styled atmosphere for the Switch! Zap and zoom through space to protect Earth from an alien attack! But there’s a catch: you only have one button. This button simultaneously shoots a beam while changing the directory from right to left. Switch back and forth on the screen to avoid oncoming alien fire. Test your reflexes in this classic, eighties aesthetic arcade experience.

Hob: The Definitive Edition: Ancient technology rests in ruin across the land once inhabited bya civilization long gone. Travel and discover strange creatures, environments, and transform the world of Hob to learn about what now lays in decay. Can the planet be saved? Unlock new abilities for your mechanical glove to solve puzzles that manipulate your surroundings. What brutal mysteries will you uncover in your curiosity-driven explorations?

Mechstermination Force: These MegaMech bosses are no joke! Fight with the Mechstermination Force to defeat these radically giant machines. Each MegaMech has its own intricate design. Learn to climb, manipulate, or launch your way up each one and pin-point where they’re most vulnerable. Each fight is a puzzle and battle all naturally integrated into one thrilling moment. Break down their defenses, memorize their patterns, and utilize your variety of weapons to save the day from these malicious mechs.

Overwhelm: In a hardened world full of horrors, you must scale platforms while fighting for your life against hordes of monsters at a time. Adventure alone or with a friend in local co-op. In these caves lives a hivemind with five bosses to protect it. With each defeated boss, their abilities will be shared with the hoard of monsters to increase their difficulty. Eradicate the terrors of the infested cavern or die trying.

Forager: Accrue special materials in this adorable and pixelated land. Gallop your way into foreign territory, fight enemies with crafted weapons, and raid dormant dungeons. Find your place in this world by purchasing land and creating a base for you to return to at day’s end. Puzzles, mining, and managing skills will help you excel in this 2D open world game.

 

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