Hello, dear readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade roundup for July 24, 2024. I have a comment Apex Thief for you, and then we’ll take a deep dive into the day’s new releases. To be sure, they have a specific theme. Finally, today’s list of new sales is quite large. NIS America and Koei Tecmo have some really good deals right now. We already have that, plus a list of sales that are due that day. Let’s start the game!
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Epyx Thief($7.99)
Oh hey hey, this is rogue. You know, known for being “roguelike”. rogue, you can tell it doesn’t look like a bunch of ASCII letters and symbols. This is… I guessed wrong once, and I’m not entirely confident now, but I’m reasonably sure this is the Amiga version of the game. It has a nicer look, depending on one’s love of markings and such, but at its core it’s the same old beast that got many of us into trouble in the past. Maybe even recently for some of us.
The big problem here is that this game is very much designed for a keyboard, and while the Switch has a fair amount of buttons, there aren’t enough for the Amiga version. rogue. While the people handling this Switch version, Pixel Games UK, could have taken the simple approach and relied on the software keyboard, they’ve implemented a very clever menu ring to access multiple actions. Other operations can be performed by pressing a combination of buttons. In some cases, you have to pull up the software keyboard, but these are very rare. This takes some getting used to, but once you get used to it, it works pretty well.
Play an earlier version rogue like Apex Thief Really shows how ahead of its time this game was. The number of games that remain fully engaging in this era of computing is relatively small. If you love roguelikes but somehow haven’t had the chance to play one, this is a great way to do it. You even get a game manual with tons of information and a selection of objective achievements to choose from. Those who want a more authentic experience can even turn off the ability to use save states.
See, we’re not hurt by this type of game on Switch. That being said, I think there is a certain purity to the original design that is worth experiencing for any roguelike and roguelite fan. If you want to challenge the classic test of nerves and wits, this Switch version Apex Thief is a very good method. Some effort has been put into making the game work in interfaces outside of what it was designed for, and I really appreciate the extras like the manual and achievements.
SwitchArcade Rating: 4/5
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Super Woden GP II ($12.99)
The supremely fun top-down racing game returns in this cool sequel, featuring over 180 cars, plenty of tracks, and support for up to four players via local split-screen multiplayer. The first game was a lot of fun, and I have no doubt that this one will provide just as good a time.
F1 Manager 2024 ($34.99)
Do you like racing, but not driving? Then this might be for you. As the title suggests, you are the manager of an F1 team. You’ll deal with a variety of things, from developing talent, managing game strategy, and more. Personally, I’ve never been able to get along well with this kind of thing, but I know a lot of people who can get lost in this kind of thing for weeks on end. It could be you! If so, take a closer look at this.
Chrysolite ($14.99)
This has nothing to do with racing. Friends, this is called reverse programming. You’re a young thief exploring the ruins of a kingdom, wouldn’t you know? This damn place is full of dangerous creatures! This was the inspiration for Soulsborne, and I think the combat… isn’t exactly the fancy meal here. But I have a hunch that there must be something to this. I’ll have to investigate further.
sales volume
(North American e-store, US prices)
One thing I would note about today’s sales is that you should check out the DLC in Koei Tecmo and NIS America’s offerings, as some rarer deals can be found there than those found in the base game. Now is a good time to stock up on role-playing games to at least get you through August. Outbox, on the other hand, seems to lean more towards puzzle games. Well, I guess you’ll be scanning both lists anyway. I’ll just let you go.
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Dordogne (Was $19.99 before 7/27, now $12.99)
Senar’s Song (Was $19.99 before 7/27, now $14.99)
Adventure: Mudrunner (Was $49.99 before 7/27, now $39.99)
Warhammer 40k Bolter ($15.39 before 7/27, originally $21.99)
Warhammer Age of Sigmar SG (Was $19.99 before 7/27, now $6.99)
Lapis Lazuli×Maze ($7.79 for $29.99 until August 5)
Labyrinth Legend ($14.99 before August 5th, now $5.99)
Pliny 1 + 2 Bundle ($14.95 for $33.99 until August 5)
shadow corridor ($14.99 before August 5th, now $5.99)
Fallen Legion Undead ($9.99 for $39.99 until August 5)
The Fallen Legion Returns to Glory ($4.99 for $39.99 until August 5)
Yomawari lost in darkness ($19.99 until August 5, originally $39.99)
Happy birthday ($7.99 for $39.99 until August 5)
penny princess ($3.99 until August 5th)
Oriental Kobu V ($19.99 before August 5th, now $4.99)
Gallery Maze: TMS (Starting at $24.99, $49.99 until August 5)
Grimm’s Grimoire Again (Starting at $24.99, $49.99 until August 5)
Void Terrarium 2 ($19.99 until August 5, originally $39.99)
CRYMACHINA Deluxe Edition ($79.99 before August 5, now $47.99)
Atlas of Acadia ($11.99 before 8/5, original price $19.99)
Legacy Legend HD ($34.99 from $49.99 until August 5)
RPG Maker MV ($49.99 until August 5th, $14.99)
Yurukill: The Slander Game ($14.99 for $39.99 until August 5)
Giraffe and Annika ($9.89 for $29.99 until August 5)
poison control ($3.99 until August 5th)
Disgaea 6: Challenging Destiny (Starting at $29.99, $59.99 until August 5)
Disgaea 7 Completed ($109.99 before August 5, now $69.99)
Ys IX: Monster Nox Deluxe Edition ($29.99 from $74.99 until August 5)
The Legend of Nayuta’s Infinite Way ($24.99, starting at $39.99, through August 5)
TLoH: Dream Road Deluxe Edition ($58.49 until August 5, from $89.99)
Type R Final 2 ($19.99 until August 5, originally $39.99)
Ramulana ($14.99 before August 5, now $4.94)
Ramulana 2 ($9.99 for $24.99 until August 5)
The Caligula Effect 2 Deluxe Edition ($29.24, from $64.99, through August 5)
Cruel King and Great Hero ($13.49 from $29.99 until August 5)
Monarch Deluxe Edition ($25.99, from $64.99, through August 5)
Lisa: Final Edition ($17.49 from $24.99 until August 5)
smile for me ($14.99 before August 5, now $8.99)
Death Strategies for the Afterlife ($10.99 from $19.99 until August 5)
Virgo and the Zodiac ($11.99 before 8/5, original price $19.99)
Doki Literary Club Plus ($11.24 from $14.99 until August 5)
Tasmanian Tiger 2 ($10.49 for $29.99 until August 6)
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night ($11.99 for $39.99 until August 7)
Terraria ($14.99 from $29.99 until August 7)
Crazy shooting (Previously $19.99 on 8/7, now $1.99)
Growth: Song of the Everlasting Tree ($12.49 for $24.99 until August 7)
Series cleaner (Prior to 8/7, $24.99 was $7.49)
The Hundred Heroes of the Chronicle of Everlasting Journey (Previously $49.99 on 8/7, now $37.49)
Chronicles of Valor: 100 Heroes Deluxe Edition ($51.99 before 8/7, original price $79.99)
Journey to the Savage Planet ($8.99 from $29.99 until August 7)
indivisible (Prior to 8/7, $29.99 was $7.49)
horace ($5.99 before 8/7 from $14.99)
Cooking, service, deliciousness ($5.19 until August 13, originally $12.99)
Destiny/Samurai Ruins ($59.99 before August 13, now $38.99)
lysa studio (Starting at $23.99, $59.99 until August 13)
Atelier Lysa 2 (Starting at $29.99, $59.99 until August 13)
Atelier Lysa 3 ($59.99 before August 13, now $38.99)
Arland’s Atelier Deluxe Pack ($58.49 until August 13, originally $89.99)
Studio Twilight Trilogy Deluxe Pack ($58.49 until August 13, originally $89.99)
Studio Mystery Trilogy Deluxe Pack ($58.49 until August 13, originally $89.99)
lulua workshop (Starting at $29.99, $59.99 until August 13)
Sophie Workshop 2 (Starting at $29.99, $59.99 until August 13)
Atelier Marie Remastered Edition (Starting at $29.99, $49.99 until August 13)
Atelier Marie Remastered Deluxe Edition ($41.99 before 8/13, original price $69.99)
Nelke and the legendary alchemists ($19.79 before 8/13, original price $59.99)
Blue reflection: second light (Starting at $23.99, $59.99 until August 13)
Fatal Frame: Eclipse Mask ($34.99 before 8/13, original price $49.99)
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Dark Waters (Starting at $27.99, $39.99 until August 13)
Warrior Orochi 4 Ultimate Edition ($59.99 before August 13, now $35.99)
Warrior Orochi 3 Ult. Deluxe Room ($41.99 before 8/13, original price $69.99)
Samurai Warriors 5 (Starting at $29.99, $59.99 until August 13)
Dynasty Warriors 8 XL Ultimate Edition (Starting at $27.99, $39.99 until August 13)
Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires ($59.99 before August 13, now $35.99)
Monster Ranch Master 1 & 2 DX ($20.99, $29.99, as of August 13)
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection ($26.79, $39.99, as of August 13)
Sale ends tomorrow, July 25th
It’s hard to build a good snowman ($14.99 before 7/25, $3.74)
monster expedition ($12.49 before 7/25, originally $24.99)
Akka ($4.54 before 7/25, originally $12.99)
Alchemical Garden (Was $12.99 before 7/25, now $6.49)
exception agent (Was $14.99 before 7/25, now $8.99)
star stone (Starting at $7.49, $14.99 until July 25)
behorgar ($2.99, starting at $9.99, through July 25)
Explosive Heroes (Starting at $7.19, $11.99 until July 25)
cosmic express ($14.99 before 7/25, $3.74)
cosmic dreamer ($4.10 before 7/25, original price $8.20)
Internet Hunter (Was $19.99 before 7/25, now $10.99)
The Detective Case of Stella Porta ($5.24 before 7/25, original price $10.49)
Doll Explorer ($8.79 before 7/25, originally $10.99)
EDF: World Brothers Deluxe Edition ($26.99, starting at $59.99, through July 25)
Escape the First Alchemist (Starting at $7.99, $5.19 until July 25)
God of Light Remastered Edition ($1.99 before 7/25, originally $4.99)
great goal 2 (Was $14.99 before 7/25, now $2.99)
Harpoon shooter! Nozomi (Previously $9.98 on 7/25, now $6.98)
jet knight ($12.49 before 7/25, now $8.74)
Kid Tripp ($1.99 before 7/25, originally $3.99)
Razriel: Fall of the Demon ($8.02 from $11.47 until 7/25)
like a dreamer (Was $11.99 before 7/25, now $5.99)
Love love student days ($5.24 before 7/25, original price $10.49)
Mecha vs Monster ($12.99 before 7/25, $9.09)
Patrick’s Parabox (Was $19.99 before 7/25, now $13.99)
samurai girl ($29.99, starting at $59.99, through July 25)
Sanabi ($11.24 before 7/25, originally $14.99)
Smuts Marbles (Was $5.99 before 7/25, now $4.19)
sokobond ($14.99 before 7/25, $3.74)
sokobond express ($11.99 before 7/25, originally $14.99)
space repository ($2.34 before 7/25, original price $4.69)
tearful (Starting at $7.99, $6.79 until July 25)
Tempus ($3.49 from $6.99 until 7/25)
Centennial Kingdom (Was $12.99 before 7/25, now $6.49)
Thunder Ray: Origins ($19.98, $9.99 until 7/25)
Little Thor (Was $19.99 before 7/25, now $11.99)
titanium hound ($8.25 from $15.00 until July 25)
Toriyama 2: Brave Challenge ($5.59 before 7/25, original price $7.99)
Xuanyuan Sword 7 (Was $39.99 before 7/25, now $35.99)
Yes! You want “those games,” right? (Starting at $7.99, $9.99 until July 25)
That’s all for today, friends. We’ll be back tomorrow with a big list of Thursday’s new launches, plus the day’s sales and key news. The day went completely off the rails for me and I accomplished about a quarter of what I wanted to accomplish. This really wasn’t my week. Oh well! I hope you all had a great day on Wednesday, and as always, thank you for reading!
