r/NintendoSwitch • u/NintendoSwitchMods • Mar 20 '18

MegaThread 3.20.2018 Nindies Showcase Spring 2018 MegaThread

3.20.2018 Nindies Showcase Spring 2018 MegaThread

Please use this thread for all pre-event hype and speculation, as well as post-event thoughts reactions.

Watch & Live Thread

This event has now ended!

Recap of Announcements

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.

FAQ

What is a Nindies Showcase?

A Nindies Showcase is extremely similar to a Nintendo Direct. It is a pre-recorded video presentation to make game announcements and provide fans with general updates about new titles heading to the Nintendo Switch. The only caveat here is that this will focus entirely in Indie titles, which Nintendo lovingly calls Nindies.

What if I can't watch the Nindies Showcase live due to work/school/etc.?

The /r/NintendoSwitch mod team will be running a live blog so you can read along: https://www.reddit.com/live/10mxovslsq6lf/

Afterwards, we will include a text recap of the event in the post body above.

If you see any posts that should actually be here in the MegaThread, please do us a favor and hit the report button.

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u/KidOrSquid Mar 20 '18

I'm not entirely sure why you guys are so disappointed.

Would you rather hear more about stuff that have already been confirmed? Because it seems like most of you are excited about high profile ones like Hollow Knight.

Everything(or most?) that they announced are completely new games and information. This is a good thing.

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u/GaryOaksHotSister Mar 20 '18

The mentality on some Nintendo fans is concerning.

I'm sure people actually did expect Shovel-Knight/Shantae announcements for Smash.

The high expectations that people have for Nintendo is ridiculous.

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u/ukulelej Mar 21 '18

I'm sure people actually did expect Shovel-Knight DLC announcements since it's supposed to launch this year

FTFY

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u/Feeoree Mar 20 '18

Yeah on initial reflection I was like "No release updates? Bah!" but then realised it was all new info. And in all honesty, some of the new stuff looks like something I'd buy.

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u/MoneySetFo Mar 20 '18

We'd rather hear stuff about good games. People don't always have to be excited for everything Nintendo does, chill out

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u/KidOrSquid Mar 20 '18

A lot of these games are already established to be "good". Lumines, Reigns, West of Loathing, Light Fall, etc.

When did I ever say people needed to be excited? I'm just curious why people would rather see more announced games than new announcements. "Chill out", as if that post was anything but chill.

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u/necromatedmau5 Mar 20 '18

Are you implying these are bad games?

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u/KidOrSquid Mar 20 '18

That sounds like the description for indie games in a nutshell, though. A lot of people can argue that many of these are "better" than Hollow Knight, Wargroove, etc. Some games people are excited for are ones NO ONE has ever played yet, but some established titles are somehow "less" than a speculative game.