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Nindies Showcase Spring 2018 - 3/20, 9am PT / 12pm ET


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Please announce Cytus II (from the developers if VOEZ and DEEMO, which are already on Switch) for Switch.

 

 

I Absolutely love the fist Cytus on mobile. I don't play mobile games that much, but I've played the hell out of Cytus on my tablet. I have yet to get Cytus II, since I've been holding out for a Switch version. Seriously, if you love music/rhythm games go download Cytus! It's so I good, plus you get 100+ songs for free! 

 

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The first three months of 2018 have already had an impressive amount of great indie games, and I expect the trend will continue. Off the top of my head I'm looking forward to Flipping Death, War Groove, and Runner3, and I'm definitely excited to see what else will be coming to the eShop.

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If I recall correctly, recently Runbow got a April 24th release date so I wonder if that’s going to be briefly mentioned

 

I doubt they’ll spend too much time on it unless the developers added some new things they haven’t told us about yet

 

Alsp I don’t know how many new games will be revealed, but for awhile I’ve been thinking that Don’t Stave Together (including any expansions/DLC) would be a nice addition to the Switch library 

 

Could work with some button tweaks....

 

Though is that game considered Indie? I honestly have no idea

 

Also Aquarius would be another nice game to have

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Kind of short but some good stuff!

 

Just Shapes & Beats looks pretty interesting as a music/rhythm game and Nice to see Lumines hitting Switch. I remember seeing the one that hit Vita a few years back and wishing it would come to a Nintendo system. BTW, which version of Lumines is this a remaster of?

 

Getting so many Planet Puzzle League vibes 😎...

 

 

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I'll just copy/paste the info from GoNintendo.

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^All the games shown

 

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REDMOND, Wash., March 20, 2018 – In a Nindies Showcase video released during this year’s Game Developers Conference, Nintendo featured more than a dozen independent games coming to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch system in 2018. These “Nindies,” the term for independent developers making games for Nintendo systems, are creating unique experiences that fall into multiple genres – including stealth action games like Mark of the Ninja Remastered, tactical role-playing games like Banner Saga 3 and rhythmic “bullet hell” games like Just Shapes and Beats. And because of the unique features of Nintendo Switch, all of the independent games featured in the video can be played at home or on the go.

“Since the launch of Nintendo Switch, we’ve continued to be blown away with the amount of high-quality games coming from our passionate Nindie developers, and the positive fan reception for those experiences,” said Damon Baker, Nintendo of America’s Senior Manager for Publisher & Developer Relations. “This talented and ever-growing community of Nindies has found a home on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, and we absolutely welcome their inventive and visionary contributions.”

To view the Nindies Showcase video in its entirety, visit http://live.nintendo.com. Highlights of the presentation include:

 

Mark of the Ninja Remastered from Klei Entertainment: Originally released in 2012, this high-definition remaster of the critically acclaimed stealth action game is coming this fall. The game really makes players feel like a ninja, as they use silence, agility and wits to navigate beautifully designed 2D levels.

 

Banner Saga 3 from Versus Evil: As the epic conclusion to the award-winning Banner Saga trilogy of mature, story-driven role-playing games, players will need to brace themselves for tough battles, difficult choices and tragic losses. Banner Saga 3 launches this summer. The original two games, Banner Saga and Banner Saga 2, are also coming to Nintendo Switch. Players’ personal stories, progress and choices from the first two games will carry over to Banner Saga 3.

 

LUMINES REMASTERED from Enhance Games: A bombastic harmony of light, sound and intense puzzle action make this HD remake of the original critically acclaimed LUMINES as unforgettable to play alone as it is with a friend in local multiplayer. LUMINES REMASTERED launches on Nintendo Switch in spring.

 

Just Shapes and Beats from Berzerk Studio: This “musical bullet hell” game might be a genre all its own! Navigate deadly shapes solo or in local or online co-op multiplayer, all to a soundtrack composed by 20 chiptune artists. Just Shapes and Beats launches as a timed console exclusive on Nintendo Switch this summer.

 

Reigns: Kings & Queens from Nerial and Devolver Digital: As a monarch of the modern age, players face a seemingly never-ending series of requests from peasants, allies and enemies. By swiping left or right in the game, players impose their will on the kingdom. The Nintendo Switch version of Reigns: Kings & Queens, which launches this spring, features an exclusive local co-op multiplayer mode.

 

The Messenger from Sabotage and Devolver Digital: The Messenger allows players to transform the game from an 8-bit platformer into a gloriously rendered 16-bit time-traveling adventure. Players will find upgrades, new abilities, hidden levels and great speed-running opportunities as they journey through a cursed land. The Messenger launches on Nintendo Switch this summer.

 

Fantasy Strike from Sirlin Games: In a world where fantasy meets martial arts, anything can become a weapon. This gorgeous fighting game employs nuanced mechanics with simple combos and easy-to-perform special moves in local or online multiplayer modes. (Additional accessories required for local multiplayer mode; sold separately.) Fantasy Strike is coming to Nintendo Switch this summer.

 

Pool Panic from Rekim and Adult Swim Games: More than 100 levels await players in this game, in which everything – from jungles to deserts to cities – is one giant cartoon game of pool. The weird and wild game has the option to play in local multiplayer with up to four players. (Additional accessories required for local multiplayer mode; sold separately.) Pool Panic launches first on Nintendo Switch later this year.

 

Garage from tinyBuild Games: Inspired by the gloriously gory VHS era of B-movies, Garage is a top-down shooter set in a gritty underworld. Slay hordes of the living dead using a variety of weapons and skills. Garage launches first on Nintendo Switch this spring.

 

Light Fall from Bishop Games: This platforming adventure takes players to the forgotten world of Numbra, where they’ll have to master their surroundings by manipulating the Shadow Core, a magical box used to propel them into the air. In Speedrun Mode, players can race their friends or even the fastest players in the world to place on the online leaderboards. Light Fall launches first on Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive this spring.

 

Bomb Chicken from Nitrome: Who wouldn’t want to play a good old-fashioned chicken platformer? That’s the question asked by Bomb Chicken, a fast-paced game that combines action, puzzles and arcade gameplay. Lay bombs to escape tricky situations and discover secret areas when Bomb Chicken launches first on Nintendo Switch this summer.

 

Pode from Henchman & Goon: Two unlikely travel companions embark on an adventure in this co-op exploration puzzle game. Pode is inspired by Norwegian art and culture, resulting in stunning environments and gameplay. Pode launches this spring.


West of Loathing from Asymetric: West of Loathing is a slapstick comedy stick-figure Wild West adventure role-playing game. How’s that for a genre? The hilarious game, full of puzzles, quests and turn-based combat, launches on Nintendo Switch as a console exclusive this spring.

 

Bad North from Plausible Concept and Raw Fury: Arm troops, shore up defenses and protect citizens in this rogue-lite real-time strategy game. The Viking-themed Bad North launches first on Nintendo Switch this summer.

 

 

The games that interest me are The Messenger, Reigns: Kings & Queens (since I saw a friend play the original a few years back) and Fantasy Strike.

 

The tinyBuild stream detailed more on Garage. It'll release on May 10th.

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Finally had a chance to watch this. I have to say I'm surprised that it was entirely new game announcements since there are still several high profile indie games that haven't gotten a release date yet, but it's still cool to see how much indie content is coming to the Switch. In fact it really shows how much the Switch eShop needs a better way to organize games for easy browsing.

 

Anyway, as for the games themselves: I've never played Banner Saga before, but it's so well acclaimed I guess I have to now that it's coming to Switch! Reigns I've played a bit on a friend's phone: it's fun, though I don't know how in-depth I would really play it. I think I played a demo of Just Shapes and Beats a couple years ago: it was pretty crazy at the time, and I can only imagine it's gotten more intense. The rest I haven't heard of, but Bad North and West of Loathing look pretty interesting to me.

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Watched a few minutes ago. Few gems I'm interested: Light Fall, West of Loathing, Fantasy Strike. I think that's about it.  Man, I wish Nindies weren't so expensive in Canada. That $10 difference from $19-29 really wounds me. Same goes for the $40-50 ones, like $50 for a indie game?!? That's 3DS price game range. I don't care how acclaim the indie game is but I'm, not paying $50 for Yooka-Laylee, yes Yooka-Laylee is $50 up here in Canada. I've been wait for it to drop in price for a sale but no dice. That's how I've been buy the indie games on Switch through.

 

I just snagged some of my wishlist I seen on sale recently.

 

Otherwise a good showing despite how much interested me.

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