eShop news (August 6): Gleamlight / Zero Strain
Today’s Nintendo eShop news: release date for Gleamlight in Japan, but also…
- Zero Strain
- Kwaidan ~Azuma manor story~
- Chinese Parents
- Double Kick Heroes
- Resolutiion
Gleamlight
Playism have announced that Gleamlight will be released on August 20th in Japan. It’s now available for pre-purchase on the Nintendo eShop for 1 980 Yen. It requires 857MB of free space, and does offer an English language option.
Here’s some screenshots:
Gleamlight (Switch – eShop) comes out on August 20th in Japan. No release date for Europe and North America yet.
Source: Nintendo
Zero Strain
eastasiasoft have announced their latest game for the Nintendo Switch: Zero Strain, a fast-paced top-down arena shooter originally developed by Kaio Meris. It will be released on August 13th in Europe and North America, and August 20th in Japan, for 9.99€ / $9.99 / 1 000 Yen (with a 20% off discount at launch). It will be playable in English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese.
Here’s a trailer, some details, the list of key features, and some screenshots for the game:
Combining shoot’em up action with MOBA elements, Zero Strain sets itself apart by focusing on strategic weapon juggling as you gain control of a series of top-down arenas. Turn the tide of battle with careful defense and retaliatory offense that builds with the damage you deal. Select from a variety of ships tuned for unique play styles, observe and react to enemy attack patterns and take down powerful bosses with precision as you proceed through Zero Strain’s uncharted dimensions, all presented in a vibrant wireframe visual style.
Zero Strain is a fast-paced shooter set in a series of top-down arenas, where strategic use of offense and defense are critical to surviving each challenge. MOBA elements are mixed with frenetic shoot’em up action for a unique and rewarding experience in neon wireframe presentation. Each of the “constructs” you pilot offers a different array of armaments that are charged by the damage you deal, allowing you to deploy more powerful abilities against the strongest foes! Strategize on the fly to take down enemy waves and reach uncharted dimensions!
- Balance offense and defense in MOBA-inspired combat!
- Pilot a variety of ships, each with 3 unique weapons and a passive ability.
- Charge weapons faster by dealing damage efficiently.
- Evade enemy bullets as they fill the screen in shoot’em up style.
- Observe and react strategically against challenging bosses!
Zero Strain (Switch – eShop) comes out on August 13th in Europe and North America, and August 20th in Japan.
Source: eastasiasoft PR
Kwaidan ~Azuma manor story~
Rainy Frog have announced that Kwaidan ~Azuma manor story~ will be released on August 20th worldwide. It’s now available for pre-purchase on the Nintendo eShop in Japan for 2 250 Yen (regular price from launch: 2 500 Yen). It requires only 304MB of free space, and does offer an English language option.
Here’s some more screenshots for the game:
Kwaidan ~Azuma manor story~ (Switch – eShop) comes out on August 20th worldwide.
Chinese Parents
Playism have announced that Chinese Parents will be released on August 20th in Japan. It’s now available for pre-purchase on the Nintendo eShop for 1 152 Yen (regular price from August 27th: 1 280 Yen). It requires 444MB of free space, and does offer an English language option.
Here’s some screenshots:
Chinese Parents (Switch – eShop) comes out on August 20th in Japan.
Double Kick Heroes
As announced last week, Double Kick Heroes is now available for pre-purchase on the Nintendo eShop in Europe and North America. It costs 21.99€ / £19.79 / $21.99 (no pre-purchase discount).
Double Kick Heroes (Switch – eShop) comes out on August 13th in Europe and North America.
Source: Headbang Club (Twitter)
Resolutiion
Deck13 have announced that Resolutiion is to get a Content Update (the Red Plains Update) soon.
Here’s a trailer showcasing that update:
Unfortunately, we don’t know when that update will be released just yet.
Source: Deck13 PR
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