Hello, dear readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade roundup for August 20, 2024. I have my own thoughts on the cute remake Sam and Max: Devil’s Theaterplus my rather confusing thoughts on Erentaros Wandering. Then there’s a new release to view, along with the usual list of new products and expiring sales. It’s not a very busy day, but it fits my schedule. let’s go!
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Sam & Max: Devil’s Playhouse Remastered ($19.99)
Ten years ago, you would never have imagined that Telltale Games would end up like this. Just finished The wolf among us and The Walking Dead: Season 2the adventure game publisher seems unstoppable. Just a few years later, everything fell apart. Come 2024, we’re excited to see these pieces picked up and available again. For all of Telltale’s problems, the games it releases do have something unique about them. Adventure games are finally becoming part of the popular conversation again, thanks in large part to the work of Telltale.
That’s why I’m so happy to see what I consider the heart and soul of Telltale Games to be fully available on Switch with this release. To a large extent, Sam and Max save the world Let Telltale enter the field of vision of many players. Follow-up, Sam and Max: Beyond Time and Space Keep the ball rolling. The last part of the trilogy, Sam and Max: Devil’s Theater In some ways it feels like the end of a particular era. Just a few months later, Back to the Future: The Game will launch the first episode and set the stage for Telltale to grow in the coming years. Big license, focusing on character relationships rather than traditional puzzle solving. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that. I just happen to like what Telltale has done before.
so, Sam and Max: Devil’s Theater. first two sam and max Every season of Telltale ends just as the developer is trying to find its footing. Good, that’s for sure. But there was a lack of confidence at times and the tournament seemed to be organized on a shoestring budget. Devil’s theater is different. The writers were clearly happy with these characters enough to replace them. Telltale significantly improved its skills and had more money to invest in projects. It shows. The story here is great. Irreverent, funny, and smart, it’s just as you’d hope it would be sam and max The game will look like this, but with a slightly darker tone to add a bit of interest. The puzzle design is sophisticated but not toothless. The places you visit have been implemented. The final episode (remember Episodic Games?) didn’t quite stick the landing, but considering the quality of the rest, it’s hard to feel too down about that.
this Remastered version version follows in the footsteps of the two previous versions. In collaboration with original team members, the visuals have been enhanced in many ways. The lighting is more interesting, the lips are better, and there were even some tweaks to the cinematography. Regardless, it’s not too overpowering and maintains the feel of the original version. it is Sam and Max: Devil’s Theater You may remember it more than what it actually was. I’m really happy with how these remasters have been handled so far, and I didn’t expect the team to fail here. It’s an all-around great job that the whole team can be proud of.
Of all the things that can be salvaged from Telltale Games’ original form that no longer exists, sam and max The trilogy is pretty much the highest on my list. Now, with this excellent remake Devil’s theaterthe work is completed. If you have never played sam and max Before playing, feel free to slide in Sam and Max save the world and stick to it Devil’s theater. It’s been a wild ride. If you’ve played these games before, the enhanced presentation may convince you to play again. They really don’t let them do that anymore.
SwitchArcade Rating: 4.5/5
Erentaros Wandering ($39.99)
Sometimes it feels like a game just needs a few clever tweaks to become great. Then there are similar games Erentaros Wandering. The basic premise is solid enough, and the engine clicks when you discover this game, coming from the creators of Rune Factory. You are an amnesiac wanderer who comes to the town of Elrentaros. The people there are friendly, if a bit monotonous, and they offer a variety of jobs for adventurers like you. Mainly dungeon work. Over time, you can get closer to the townsfolk and deepen your connections with them. So far, this isn’t unusual. But then you defeat the boss, and suddenly you’re in a modern Japanese school setting. All the townspeople of Elrentaros are there, but they act differently and don’t seem to recognize you. what is going on?
This is a great hook. Even though I got tired of running uninteresting dungeons over and over again, trying to complete objectives and keep my gear in good condition, it was enough to keep me entertained. Tired of seeing the same enemies, just in a new color palette. If I defeat the next boss, I can solve the mystery. If I keep talking to these boring townspeople, maybe I can figure out where this is all going. I wish I could ultimately say it was worth it, but it wasn’t. A decent story, but not worth the hassle of playing through the game.
Regardless, the basic loop here follows a fairly standard Pillager dungeon crawler template. Dive into a dungeon, fight enemies, get some new gear, dive in again, and more. There are multiple dungeons to tackle, each ending in a boss battle. The difference here is that enhancing your character is more about completing specific tasks in each dungeon and earning rewards. You won’t know what these quests are on your first run, and you really need to check these checklists to keep your character strong enough to push forward. At least, you’ll do each dungeon twice. In addition to gear and more immediate power-ups, you’ll also receive gifts that you can give to townsfolk to win their favor. This pursuit has its own rewards, so you don’t want to ignore it either.
The problem is that none of this is very interesting. The writing of Townspeople is not very deep, nor is it very good. The dungeon layout is bland and certainly doesn’t get better in subsequent runs. Enemies are cool when you first see them, but you’ll see them again and again with slightly different colors. The combat system offers little to dig into, and the loot isn’t as effective as it should be in a game like this. The story is spread too thinly throughout the game, like a barren oasis in a vast and exhausting desert of repetition. I fell in love with the game early on, patiently watching things unfold, but the rewards never came.
I guess if you can handle the sheer grind, Erentaros Wandering Probably won’t turn you off like it did me. But if you’re even remotely allergic to over-the-top mediocrity, this is a game that’s likely to send you for the hills. Some of its good ideas are wasted because too much water dilutes the broth and stretches too little content too far. It’s not that it doesn’t have any merit, it’s just a complete disappointment.
SwitchArcade Rating: 2.5/5
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Trip Guy (Free)
This is the Switch version tripping guythis game seems to have gone from autumn guy And run with it. Up to 32 players can compete online in a variety of events and modes. The game is free to start, just like on other platforms. But there are plenty of ways to spend your real cash, so you don’t have to worry. Anyway, it’s free and it’s here, if you want to try it out, if you don’t just walk over.
sales volume
(North American e-store, US prices)
Not much to be excited about except today Dadish and the company is for sale. All good games from Dadish up and down. Buy and enjoy. In the inbox, the main thing to note is Kairosoft’s latest promotion. Checking these lists only takes a minute, so you might as well do it.
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rack and kill ($5.09 before 8/25, original price $5.99)
sagres (Previously $19.99 on 8/26, now $13.99)
Gravity Weirdness (Previously $14.99 on 8/26, now $1.99)
Warhammer 40k Dhaka Squadron (Previously $19.99 on 8/26, now $1.99)
Guilty Arena ($1.99 before 8/26, original price $9.99)
chippi and nobo (Previously $19.99 on 8/27, now $13.99)
falling sound ($4.49 for $29.99 until August 27)
last encounter ($14.99 before September 2, now $1.99)
superfood chaos ($1.99 until September 2, originally $3.99)
Dadish ($1.99 before 9/10, original price $9.99)
Dadish 2 ($1.99 before 9/10, original price $9.99)
Dadish 3 ($1.99 before 9/10, original price $9.99)
Dadish 3D ($14.99 before September 10th, now $2.99)
daily dadish ($1.99 before 9/10, original price $9.99)
super bird ($1.99 before 9/10, original price $9.99)
Super Bird 2 ($2.00 from $10.00 until September 10th)
molecano ($1.99 until September 10th, originally $8.00)
Sale ends tomorrow, August 21st
50 flanking barrage ($4.29 until August 21st, originally $4.99)
8 Color Star Guardian+ (Starting at $2.49, $4.99 until August 21)
Karen attack (Starting at $2.49, $4.99 until August 21)
Cafe Master Story ($12.00 is $6.00 until August 21st)
Sons of Morta completed ($7.99 for $26.99 until August 21st)
Claire: Extended Cut (Starting at $2.99, $14.99 until August 21st)
goliath warehouse ($3.49 until August 21st, originally $6.99)
Legend of the High Seas DX ($12.00 is $6.00 until August 21st)
oh! ($4.62 until August 21st, originally $14.00)
pocket stable ($12.00, $3.96 until August 21st)
Shiraishi ($19.99 before August 21, now $3.99)
That’s all for today, friends. Tomorrow we’ll have more new games, more sales, maybe some news, maybe even a review? I wouldn’t bet too much on that last one, but who knows? I have family matters tonight, so I’m leaving early today. Don’t tell the boss! Hope you all had a great Tuesday, and as always, thank you for reading!
