eShop news (February 9, Round 2): Get-A-Grip Chip / Crown Trick

Today’s Nintendo eShop news: Get-A-Grip Chip announced for the Nintendo Switch, but also…

• Crown Trick
• UltraGoodness 2
• Datenshi

Get-A-Grip Chip

Redstart Interactive have announced a game for the Nintendo Switch: Get-A-Grip Chip, a grappling hook 2D platformer. It will be released on March 15th in Europe and North America for $14.99. It will be playable in English and Japanese.

Here’s a trailer, some details, and some screenshots:

Like any other day on the assembly line, Chip and Scan-It Janet happily build Battery Bots. When a factory mishap damages Janet’s circuitry, the discombobulated droid destroys the floor in a flash. Now it’s up to Chip to save the lost Battery Bots and help Janet return to her senses.

Any other wheeled, land-locked robot would find ascending ROBOCO daunting, but not this chap. Chip’s head-mounted magnetic grappling hook makes vertical traversal a breeze. Roll across platforms then launch the hook to acquaint Chip with a fun little thing called the Y-Axis. Get-A-Grip Chip’s satisfying single-button + dual joystick control scheme ensures challenge arises from intelligent, intuitive level design instead of wrestling with that darn controller. 

With more than 200 Battery Bots awaiting rescue across 30 lovingly-crafted levels through five diverse worlds, Chip’s got plenty of work to do. Master the hook and fling through the increasingly intense Assembly, Incinerator, Abandoned, Innovation, and Shipping floors. Chuck Chip over chainsaws, launch over lasers, and even escape chases with Scan-It Janet.

Some Bots wait in plain sight while others are hidden in secret rooms off the beaten path. Sure, Chip can beat the game by saving only 120 bots, but why stop there? Get-A-Grip Chip’s Switch debut and accompanying PC update introduces eight new cosmetic skins earned by completing various challenges. Dress up in solid gold or don a vampire outfit, then strut Chip’s stuff and push those skills even further with per-level leaderboards that encourage further mastery.

Navigating treacherous terrain never gets too stressful thanks to an aesthetic inspired by cute retro cartoons. An eclectic score courtesy of Eva Lawitts’ project Stimmerman propels the platforming to new heights with a toe-tapping mix of loungey jazz, hypnotic hip-hop, and even surf rock. And the best part? No head-mounted magnetic grappling hook required to headbang along. 

Get-A-Grip Chip (Switch – eShop) comes out on March 15th in Europe and North America.

Source: Redstart Interactive PR

Crown Trick

Team17 and Next Studio have announced that Crown Trick is to get some free DLC soon. It will add the following to the game:

• an endless mode that will have a new type of currency, and you can spend it on improving some of your skills, which can also help you go deeper into the dungeon;
• 26 new weapons, including 9 legendary quality weapons;
• 30 new relics;
• 5 new Familiars with 10 new skills in total;
• 26 new mysterious events, adding to the existing 34 events that you may have already encountered;
• A new store to allow you to spend soul crystals for buff items;
• New achievements.

No release date for now, as the DLC is currently in QA and localisation phases.

Source: Team17 (Steam)

UltraGoodness 2

Ratalaika Games have announced their latest game for the Nintendo Switch: UltraGoodness 2, developed by Rasul Mono. It will be released on February 12th in Europe and North America, and will cost 4.99€ / $4.99.

Here’s a trailer, some details, the list of key features, and some screenshots:

UltraGoodness 2 is a bloody mess of dynamic and fun action, about the struggle between Good and Evil in the world. Dark Forces are ready to be torn to pieces in this bloody action game, but now it’s blended with the time manipulation, and availability of permanent companion cat. Kill enemies and maneuver through a hurricane of fireballs! Can you take on gruesome enemy hordes, deadly traps and challenging bosses? UltraGoodness is about having fun, so turn off your brain and show ‘em your rage!

• Battle between Good and Evil
• Fast-paced shooting action gameplay
• Special time-motion mechanic
• Fluffy white cat companion with powerful upgrades
• Splatter blood all over the levels

UltraGoodness 2 (Switch – eShop) comes out on February 12th in Europe and North America.

Source: Ratalaika Games PR

RAION Games have announced a game for the Nintendo Switch: Datenshi, a 2.5D platform action game. It will be released later this year in Europe and North America.

Here’s a trailer and some details for the game:

Datenshi is a 2.5D platform action game that allows the player to dive into a cyberpunk world filled with rich Japanese lore of shinobi culture. In the game we play the role of Shoku – main protagonist. An orphan under care of his master Fukoshu, training in ancient ninjutsu art, prohibited by Hikari Corp. In his master school the boy finds his new home and a new family, which then he decides to never let go. To protect this special bond he must fight the corporation militia but also battle himself as the demon in him slowly takes control. The main goal is to save a kidnapped friend, while overcoming multiple obstacles that will fall into his path.

Datenshi (Switch – eShop) does not have a release date yet.

Source: RAION Games PR

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