eShop news (Dec. 9): Brawlout / Enter the Gungeon / Stardew Valley / Hammerwatch
Today’s Nintendo eShop news: release date and trailer for Brawlout, but also…
- Enter the Gungeon
- Stardew Valley
- Hammerwatch
- Outlast
- Polygod
- Ultimate Chicken Horse
- Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
- Wargroove
- Legrand Legacy
- Bleed
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
- Yooka-Laylee
- Human: Fall Flat
- Mantis Burn Racing
- Penguin Wars
Brawlout
Yesterday, Angry Mob Games announced that Brawlout would be released on December 19th, on Nintendo Switch. it’s a worldwide release, with all regions (including Japan) getting it on the same day.
Here’s the latest trailer for the game, revealing Juan from Guacamelee as playable character:
Brawlout (Switch – eShop) will be released on December 19th, worldwide. The Upcoming Games page has been udpated!
Source: Angry Mob Games (Twitter)
Enter the Gungeon
Yesterday, Dodge Roll Games announced that the Nintendo Switch version of Enter the Gungeon would be released on the following dates:
- North America: December 14th
- Europe: December 18th
- Japan: December 21st
The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Source: Dodge Roll Games (Twitter)
Stardew Valley
Yesterday, Chucklefish shared a quick status update about Stardew Valley. The previously announced multiplayer is “coming along nicely”, with the developers working on implementing marriage between players. Work on festivals is done, with players being able to dance with someone at the Flower Dance even if they’re yet to win over any of the residents.
ConcernedApe, the creator, is also working on additional content to be released alongside the multiplayer update. Here’s a screenshot teasing that new content:
Source: Chucklefish
Hammerwatch
Earlier this week, Blitworks announced Hammerwatch for the Nintendo Switch, to be released sometime next year.
Here’s the debut trailer:
Hammerwatch (Switch – eShop) does not have a release date yet, but it’s already been added to the Upcoming Games page!
Outlast
Earleir this week, Red Barrels announced that both Outlast and Outlast 2 were headed to the Nintendo Switch, in Early 2018. Unfortunately, that’s all we know about those two games for now!
Here’s one, lone picture:
The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Source: Red Barrels (Facebook)
Polygod
Earlier this week, Krafted Games announced that Polygod (a minimalist, rogue-like, randomly generated, first person shooter) would be released in Q1 2018 on Nintendo Switch. It will cost £16.19 / $14.99 / €16.59.
Here’s a trailer and the list of key features:
- Infinite level possibilities – maps are randomly generated and seeded providing a tonne of replayability, but then shareable among friends in order to encourage competition with full leaderboard support
- Brutal Difficulty curve – Only the most skilled gamers will ascend to Godhood…
- Online co-op and versus multiplayer – Allows for competitive fun to be had among friends featuring daily leaderboards
- Skill based gameplay – Built upon a principle that if one lacks skill, it can be substituted for strategy and vice versa. Eg. unskilled strategic players will be just as good as skillful nonstrategic players.
- Unique ‘Blessings’ based weapon customisation system – Combine and stack ‘blessings’ to create hundreds of thousands of unique weapons, blessings combine to give a high level of depth. Deep understanding is required to fully utilise the blessing system which in turn gives a high replay value
- Classic FPS controls – POLYGOD’s controls are reminiscent of Quake 3 and the original Doom, bringing a classic gameplay vibe back having been absent since the 90’s!
- Super fast paced and addictive – requires hundreds of hours to master, a speed-runner/hardcore gamer’s dream
The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Source: Krafted Games PR
Ultimate Chicken Horse
Earlier this week, the team behind Ultimate Chicken Horse shared the latest devblog post for the game, and this one is definitely worth checking out. It details the Elephantastic Update, that will be available on Nintendo Switch at launch. Click here to find out everything this (massive) update has to offer!
Here’s a trailer for that update:
Ultimate Chicken Horse (Switch – eShop) will be released in 2018.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Earlier this week, WayForward announced that the retail release for the Nintendo Switch version of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero would be called “Ultimate Day One Edition”. It will cost $39.99, and include the following:
- 30-song ‘Risky Beats’ soundtrack on CD
- new art book,
- ‘Pirate Queen’s Quest’ DLC
- ‘Costume Mode’ DLC
- ‘Friends Mode’ DLC
It will be released this Spring in North America, with PQube distributing the game in Europe.
Also, WayForward has announced that the Friends to the End DLC would be released on the following days:
- December 12th: Nintendo Switch, Wii U (Europe)
- December 21st: Wii U (North America)
For more details about codes for Kickstarter backers, as well as development status for what’s left for the game, make sure to check out this Kickstarter update!
The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Source: XSEED PR
Wargroove
Earlier this week, Chucklefish shared the latest devblog post for Wargroove. In this one, the developers are introducing the first type of units, across all four factions… the Soldier!
The Soldier is the cheapest unit type in Wargroove, but this doesn’t mean that it isn’t useful. Soldiers have better movement range than many ground units, are able to capture structures, and their low cost means that they can be safe and cost-efficient to produce in great numbers. Their passive ability also increases their damage when adjacent to their Commander, which means that with the right amount of strategic foresight, they can be a force to be reckoned with!
Whether they’re undead, hidden behind a golden mask or even a terrifying plant-like predator, the soldier is always identifiable by their sword and shield.
Each week until the end of the year, they will reveal a different unit, so there’s going to be more devblog post like this one pretty soon!
Wargroove (Switch – eShop) does not have a release date yet.
Source: Chucklefish
Legrand Legacy
Earlier this week, it was announced that Legrand Legacy would be released in Q1 2019. Here’s what the game is all about:
In the war-torn land of Legrand, a slave named Finn will rise from humble roots to possibly becoming a savior. After Finn exhibits powers beyond his control in the gladiator arena, an old man buys his freedom. Together they journey to save the man’s daughter, which leads them to a prophecy and a greater quest: to save Legrand from the second coming of a conflict that nearly destroyed the world in times long past.
Despite the looming darkness, Legrand is a thriving realm depicted in an art style delicately balancing eastern and western oil paintings. As Finn explores the beautiful world of Legrand he will learn the backstories of allies, uncover side quests, go fishing, and engage in fencing competitions in addition to intense hack and slash battles.
Exploiting enemies’ weaknesses and unleashing powerful attacks is key for victory. Craft weapons and unlock new magic abilities as the enemies become fiercer. When the stakes are at their highest, take to the battlefield with an army and conquer foes in tactical warfare.
By recruiting citizens of Legrand to join his party, Finn can upgrade his headquarters, Dumville Castle. As his party expands, Finn gains the services of blacksmiths, shopkeepers, and others that aid his journey. Can Finn and his companions gather the strength they’ll need before the world falls to its impending doom?
The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Source: Semisoft PR
Bleed
Next week, Bleed (an action platformer) will be released on Nintendo Switch. Here’s a trailer and a list of the key features:
- Unique control scheme enabling crazy fast action
- 7 levels packed with multiple set-pieces and bosses
- 4 difficulty levels that remix enemy placement and boss patterns
- 2-player local co-op for all modes
- 3 unlockable characters with their own gameplay twists
- Survive the entire game on one life in Arcade Mode
- Select and battle up to three bosses at once in Challenge Mode
- Trophies and Achievements added for PS4 and Xbox One versions
- Localized in the following languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German
Bleed (Switch – eShop) will be released on December 14th. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Source: Digerati Distribution PR
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Here’s the latest video clip for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, showing Myriam firing a pistol:
Greetings army of the night…I bring unto you a new reveal to start December with a BANG! More to come this month as promised, so stick around! pic.twitter.com/im7ZTaQblq
— Bloodstained: RotN (@SwordOrWhip) December 8, 2017
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Switch) comes out in 2018, but does not have a release date yet.
Yooka-Laylee
Heads up for players who backed Yooka-Laylee on Kickstarter and are waiting for their download codes: they will be distributed via Backerkit pretty soon. With one, you will be able to pre-load the game, and starts playing the moment it goes live on December 14th. Check out this Kickstarter update for more details!
Human: Fall Flat
Here’s the launch trailer for Human: Fall Flat, now available on Nintendo Switch:
Mantis Burn Racing
Here’s the Accolades Trailer for Mantis Burn Racing on Nintendo Switch:
Penguin Wars
This week, Penguin Wars received an update in Japan. It brings the game to Ver. 1.1, and adds several new playable characters (paid DLC), game modes, and more.
Here’s a trailer and some pictures for that update:
Penguin Wars (Switch) will be released in Q1 2018 in Europe and North America.
Source: Famitsu
