Nintendo eShop Highlights December 1st, 2022, Highlights this week include: Inscryption (release), Railbound (release), Astronite (release)

Inscryption (Devolver Digital), Game, Digital Only

Featured in the Indie World Showcase in November 2022. From the creator of Pony Island and The Hex comes the latest mind-melting, self-destructing love letter to video games. Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards …

In Inscryption you will … acquire a deck of woodland creature cards by draft, surgery, and self-mutilation. Unlock the secrets lurking behind the walls of Leshy’s cabin. Embark on an unexpected and deeply disturbing odyssey.

Railbound (7Levels), Game, Digital Only

Connect and sever railways across different landscapes and help everyone reach their homes. Solve over 150 clever puzzles ranging from gentle slopes to twisted passageways. Place, remove and reroute connections so that carriages safely connect to the locomotive. But, be careful and don’t make them run into each other. Main levels will take you through a variety of locations at a relaxed pace. Forks along the road will lead you to spicy brain-teasers that’ll please even the most demanding players.

Astronite (JanduSoft), Game, Dual Distribution

Take control of the brave explorer Astronite in this 1bit metroidvania and explore a huge map with different zones full of hidden secrets. Fight many different enemies, explore platforming areas and defeat big bosses that will stand in your way. Your goal is clear: eliminate the invasive species from your home planet.

  • A great map full of secrets.

  • Crowd of enemies and big bosses.

  • Echo Doors: challenges only available to the most intrepid.

  • Improve your skills with power-ups hidden on the map.

  • Original soundtrack created by zeeWave Sound.

Front Mission 1st: Remake (Forever Entertainment), Game, Digital Only

In the year 2090, the world’s conflicts are fought using giant war machines called Wanzers. Huffman Island, the only place where the Oceania Cooperative Union (O. C. U.) and the Unified Continental States (U. C. S.) share a land border is a hotbed of conflict. An O. C. U. reconnaissance platoon led by Captain Royd Clive is assigned to investigate a U. C. S. munitions plant. They are ambushed by U. C. S. Wanzers, triggering a series of events that plunges the whole island into war. Royd’s fiancée, Lieutenant Karen Meure, goes missing in action. Discharged from the military, Royd sets out to investigate what happened to Karen. His quest leads him closer and closer to the conspiracy behind the incident and the powers that orchestrated it. With dozens of characters to meet, its mature story, and non-Manichean protagonists, Front Mission is the classic of a tactical Japanese RPG genre, finally available worldwide.

Romancing SaGa, Minstrel Song, Remastered (Square Enix), Game, Digital Only

The original Romancing SaGa—Minstrel Song—included many of the SaGa series trademark elements, such as the Glimmer and Combo mechanics and was considered to be the epitome of the series when it first released. The free scenario system that lets you create your own storyline remains at the core of the game, letting you select one of eight protagonists with completely different origins and backstories, then set off on a unique journey. This remastered edition has evolved in all areas, featuring upgraded HD graphics and numerous enhancements to improve playability. This makes it highly recommended for both fans of the original and newcomers to the SaGa series.

The Knight Witch (Team17), Game, Digital Only

Shoot ’Em Up Spellcasting Sorcery! Encounter evil foes and choose whether you wield your magic or use your weapons and wits to take them down. With their flight capabilities, superior fighting strength and reality-bending magic, The Knight Witches absolutely control the battlefield!

Body and Mind: The Knight Witch Duality

Shooting or Spell Cards? Why not both? Customize your own unique playstyle, upgrading your Knight abilities for a more fast-paced shmup experience, or strengthen your Witch magic and explore tons of different deckbuilding strategies with over 30 unique spell cards to choose from.

Build Trust And Make Lasting Bonds

As you journeyacross Dungeonidas, your heroic deeds and efforts will be seen and discussed by the citizenry. Knight Witches become stronger with gratitude and trust and they can earn it in many different ways, however, not all methods are sincere. Will you do anything to gain popularity, or will you try and stay honest? The choice is in your hands.

Arcade Archives Tetris The Grand Master (Hamster), Game, Digital Only

Tetris The Grand Master (Hamster) is a puzzle game released by Arika in 1998. Test yourself against players around the globe! This version features a rank certification system that analyzes your speed, accuracy, and technique to rank players into 19 skill levels! The “Arcade Archives” series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces. Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games. The options menu and manual are available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Donut Dodo (Flynns Arcade), Game, Digital Only

Ready to top the high score table? Tough as nails and no continues, do you have what it takes? Donut Dodo is a light-hearted arcade game, reminiscent of the beloved classics from the early 80’s that we still cherish to this very day. You play as Baker Billy Burns, who has to run, jump, and climb to outwit Donut Dodo and his bunch of clueless minions. Your goal is to collect all donuts in each level, in the best possible time!
Will you top the high score table today? Come and join the fun!

New Demo Releases

Resident Evil 7 biohazard Cloud Gameplay Demo, December 2nd, 2022

Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack members will receive double Gold Points (worth 10% of the purchase price) on all purchases of games, downloadable content and even Game Vouchers from Nintendo eShop until January 31st 2023. For example, if you purchase Splatoon 3, you will receive Gold Points worth up to €6 (€3 additional) to spend on your next Nintendo eShop purchase.* Gold Points will normally be granted within 24 hours of purchase.**

* The number of Gold Points rewarded and the value of a Gold Point differs per currency.

** 48 hours for people who became members on the day of the qualifying purchase. Granting of Gold Points may be delayed by up to one week during peak periods, such as game launches or during holidays.

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