eShop news (March 31): Rogue Aces / Regalia / The First Tree / Pool Elite

Today’s Nintendo eShop news: Rogue Aces announced for the Nintendo Switch, but also…

• Regalia
• The First Tree
• Pool Elite
• Home Sweet Home

Rogue Aces

Earlier this week, Curve Digital and Infinite State Games announced they were bringing Rogue Aces to the Nintendo Switch. It’s an “aerial combat, arcade rogue-lite in which players must outflank, barrel-roll and dogfight their way through a series of vibrant 2D procedurally generated World War 2 scenarios.” It will be released on April 12th, and will cost £9.99 / 12.99€ / $12.99.

Here’s all you need to know about it:

Players will face an array of challenges in Rogue Aces. Missions include freeing prisoners of war, halting enemy parachuters and protecting ally buildings from enemy bombers. The game’s in-depth arcade scoring system encourages multiple playthroughs while Barons, the toughest propeller plane enemies in the game are staunch in-air adversaries. Rogue Aces also features multiple game modes in addition to its campaign. Veteran Campaign, Bomber Defence and Rogue Ace Mode all offer vary experiences while PlayStation 4 and PS Vita owners will be experience cross buy and cross play alongside online leaderboards.

Rogue Aces (Switch – eShop) comes out on April 12th in Europe and North America. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!

Source: Curve Digital PR

Regalia

Earlier this week, Crunching Koalas and Pixelated Milk announced that Regalia would be released on April 12th in Europe and North America. Here’s all you need to know about it:

Regalia draws inspiration from jRPG classics, but also delivers a modern mix of good old adventuring and dynamic storytelling. It’s a tactical RPG, but it’s actually a game about the restoration of your kingdom, bonding with vibrant characters met during your journey, embarking on the most peculiar quests possible, and bringing back your best jRPG moments in an up-to-date, accessible style.

It can also be a game about unforgettable, rewarding combats and well-thought tactics, but that’s for the player to decide – there’s always a possibility to tone down the difficulty level or even skip a battle if someone can’t wait to see what other plot-twists lay before him.

Omitting the battles won’t make all the problems go away, though – there’s always something to be done in Ascalia, like dealing with teammates’ quirks. Take Theo for example, a vampire with a blood aversion, whose biggest dream is to become a hairdresser or Esther’s ambition to make a DIY atomic bomb with just a few gears and spare parts. Oh, and there’s always a fishing mini-game!

Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs has already made its mark amongst RPG fans during its PC launch, but we’re not stopping there. The Royal Edition is an enhanced version of the game that also contains a DLC: The Unending Grimoire, including an endless mode and brand-new characters.

 

• Traverse through lands of robust turn-based battles, diverse quests and distinct bosses.
• Bond with dozens of colorful characters who will help you along your journey.
• Tone down the difficulty level or skip battles if you’re not in a mood for a fight.
• Experience a fair amount of epicness and tons of humor; Samurai dwarves?!
• Bring back your best jRPG memories with hours of engaging gameplay.
• Face the newly-added endless mode and prove your tactical skills.

Regalia (Switch – eShop) comes out on April 12th in Europe and North America. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!

The First Tree

Yesterday, David Wehle announced that he was bringing The First Tree, a narrative game, to the Nintendo Switch (with the help of DO Games). It will be released in late 2018, and more details will be shared at a later date.

Here’s all you need to know about it:

The game follows the stories of two interconnected beings: one of a fox looking for her missing cubs, and another of a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Players take control of the fox on a poignant and beautiful journey that crescendos at the source of life, and perhaps result in an understanding of death. Along the way, players can uncover artifacts and stories from the son’s life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

Key Features:

 

• Recently nominated for Best Game and Best Music and the Emotional Games Awards.
• A poignant, intimate story by a one-man team with an ending you won’t soon forget.
• Featuring a gorgeous soundtrack by acclaimed artists like Message to Bears, Lowercase Noises, and Josh Kramer.
• A short game (about an hour and a half) focused on story with some light puzzle solving and platforming.

The First Tree (Switch – eShop) comes out in late 2018 in Europe and North America. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!

Source: David Wehle PR

Pool Elite

Last week, at the Game Developers Conference, Mastiff announced several games for the Nintendo Switch. One of them is Pool Elite, described as “the most comprehensive and hyper-realistic billiards experience to date”, no less. It will be released this Summer in Europe and North America.

Here’s all you need to know about it:

• Make Every Shot Count! Hyper-realistic physics powered by NVidia PhysX and finely tuned by billboard champions, ensures that every shot feels like the real thing
• Become the Champion! Hone your skills against AI opponents, play with friends locally and online, and then challenge the world via the online league system, featuring an Elo rating system
• More Than Just Pure Pool! 8-Ball, 3 Cushion, Carom, 9-Ball, Snooker, Mini Games, and Challenges are all included in one comprehensive billiards package
• Rack up the Rewards! Participate in tournaments and complete daily and weekly objectives to earn in-game rewards and gifts that can be redeemed for valuable equipment and player customization

Pool Elite (Switch – eShop) comes out this Summer in Europe and North America. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!

Source: Mastiff Games PR

Home Sweet Home

Last week, at the Game Developers Conference, Mastiff announced several games for the Nintendo Switch. One of them is Home Sweet Home, a first-person Thai horror adventure where you play as a man looking for his missing wife. It will be released this Fall in Europe and North America.

Here’s all you need to know about it:

• Gripping Thai Horror! A dark narrative inspired by Thai myths and beliefs will captivate players while keeping their palms sweating and pulses pounding with fear
• Sharpen Wits, Not Blades! Without weapons to provide defense against the evil spirits, wits must remain sharp at all times in order to survive
• Nicely Tied Together! The use of stealth and investigative skills offers gameplay variety and a chance for players to breath, but not for long

Home Sweet Home (Switch – eShop) comes out this Fall in Europe and North America. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!

Source: Mastiff Games PR