In preparation for the Nintendo Switch’s future, CEO Shuntaro Furukawa insists that the latter half of the console’s lifecycle will be sure to include new additions that have yet to be announced. “I always say that the Switch is around the middle [stage] of its life cycle,” Furukawa explains. “We’re able to offer a wide variety of different games because the Switch is both a home and portable console, but there’s much more that can still be done in the coming years.”
But in a separate interview more recently, Furukawa adds more context to the situation. In that, the Japanese company will pursue new intellectual properties while will incorporating its in-house franchises, namely The Legend of Zelda & Super Mario. But, Nintendo is not easing on its support for independent studios as well.
In a new Nintendo Indie World livestream, there are more than a dozen of games that players should keep an eye out in the approaching months. You can read the full list below:
Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield – This is not your typical “runner” game! Run, jump, slide and dash through a futuristic Tokyo-styled Detroit to a head-bopping soundtrack as the protagonist Wally to save what’s left of the future.
art of rally – Will you master the art of rally? Drive iconic cars inspired by the golden era of rally racing on challenging stages through stylized environments set around the world.
Aztech Forgotten Gods – Gain powerful arm upgrades, traverse different areas within an advanced Mesoamerican metropolis and encounter all sorts of characters to uncover ancient secrets.
Beasts of Maravilla Island – In this 3D adventure game, take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island’s magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.
Cris Tales – Drawing inspiration from classic and modern JRPGs incorporates time traveling into its storyline and combat with a variety of surprise effects, like making enemies younger and thus easier to defeat. While exploring this handcrafted, dark fairy-tale world, you’ll recruit a diverse cast of allies and discover new realms.
ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights – In this dark fantasy 2D action-RPG, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
FEZ – A 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious third dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from four distinct classic 2D perspectives.
GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon – Showcasing a stylized Japanese aesthetic delivers a dynamic hack-and-slash roguelite experience, filled with perilous dungeons, fierce boss battles and intense, skill-based combat.
Hindsight – A poignant narrative game about an older woman reminiscing about her family. The objects from her past serve as portals into long-lost memories, revealing a decision that forever changed her life.
KeyWe – A cute, cooperative postal puzzler starring two small kiwi birds working in a whimsical post office. They must jump, flap and butt-slam across an interactive landscape of levers, bells and buttons to get those messages delivered on time!
Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective – Adapted from the children’s book series, Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective takes you across incredibly detailed mazes to retrieve a powerful artifact. On your quest, you will interact with more than 500 items or characters, find over 100 hidden objects and wander about in beautiful locations.
Last Stop – A single-player third-person adventure set in modern-day London, where you play as three separate characters whose worlds collide in the midst of a supernatural crisis. What connects these three strangers? Where will fate lead them?
OlliOlli World – Tear up the streets of Radland and search for the mystical skate gods in this slick action platformer. With super-tight controls and level design that flows with your combos, you’ll have a blast mastering tricks, meeting colorful characters and discovering the hidden secrets of this vivid and vibrant world.
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals – A supernatural narrative adventure game about a researcher who stumbles upon ghostly happenings. Five years after the events of OXENFREE, Riley returns to her hometown of Camena to investigate mysterious radio frequency signals causing curious disturbances.
Road 96 – In a narrative-focused game with a mix of adventure, exploration and puzzle-solving, Road 96 tells a procedural story with thousands of potential paths to take. Meet characters from all walks of life and learn their intertwining stories. The decisions you make – both big and small – can drastically alter your experience. There are many roads. Which one will you take?
Skul: The Hero Slayer – Take on an entire army to rescue your king in this 2D fast-action roguelite. And the best part? To progress in the game, you’ll need to swap abilities, which is done by swapping … heads! With 90 playable character variations, each with their own special abilities, you might think you’re out of your skull in real life!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge – With a blend of retro and modern visuals finds the four favorite turtles kicking some serious shell in classic arcade-style beat-’em-up action.
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake – The classic arcade rail-shooter is back with a new makeover and exciting gameplay changes! In this multiplayer game, you’ll suit up as a pair of government agents sent to investigate disappearances only to find hordes of undead monstrosities.
The Longing – Unlike anything you have played before! The big twist: You don’t actually have to play to see how it ends! But that doesn’t mean you should just sit idly by. As main character. Shade, you must wait 400 days for your king to awaken. While waiting, you can explore dark caves, complete time-based puzzles and collect items.
There is No Game: Wrong Dimension – A point-and-click comedy adventure filled with riddles and puzzles. If you’re looking for something different and experimental that’s full of surprises, look no further.
Weaving Tides – Call your Weaver and soar across a stunning woven landscape. Set out on a journey to explore ancient dungeons, solve puzzles, wrap up your foes and unravel the great mysteries of a long-forgotten past.
In the past, Rectify Gaming has featured some of the showcased titles in the recent Indie World livestream. Of the dozen+, we offered coverage on both Stonewheat & Son’s KeyWe and SouthPAW Games’ Skul: The Hero Slayer – both done during our time at PAX East 2020.
For more on Nintendo’s previous Indie World, there is a lineup of games that arrived back in August. You can read the full report by heading here.
What games grab your attention the most from April’s Indie World?
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