Indie World Showcase 8.18.2020 Recap
Indie World Showcase 8.18.20
Nintendo™ Switch
- A recap to Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase presentation last August 18.
- This presentation consists of previously and newly announced games for Switch.
- Check out the titles coming to Nintendo Switch with new trailer and short developer commentaries.
Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase features upcoming titles that are about to hit the Switch port very soon. Yes, you read it right we are getting new games any time soon! The presentation consists of new game announcements, as well as brand new information and clips on previously introduced games from past showcases.
And without further ado, let’s start checking the games mentioned in the Indie World Showcase one by one:
Hades
A dungeon roguelike crawler Hades from Supergiant Games is inspired by Greek mythology.
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld of Greek myth in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion and Transistor, coming this autumn to Nintendo Switch.
Hypnospace Outlaw
A portal back to the early days of the internet. In addition, the game will launch this August 27.
Hypnospace Outlaw is a ’90s internet simulator in which you scour Hypnospace’s wide variety of weird and wonderful websites to hunt down wrongdoers, while also keeping an eye on your inbox, avoiding viruses and adware, and downloading a plethora of apps that may or may not be useful.
Spirifarer
From developer Thunder Lotus, befriend passengers and explore the imaginative world of this cozy management game.
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. You play Stella, ferry master to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas.
Garden Story
Garden Story features a community that cultivates friendship and grows together, coming this 2021 on Switch.
Unify a broken community as the newly-appointed Guardian of The Grove. Traverse a vibrant island to combat invasive Rot, inspire its inhabitants, and rebuild your home. You won’t have to do this alone: fruity friends await, ready to lend a hand!
Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero
Dive in the depth of Subnautica’s vast oceans to collect resources, craft underwater structures, and uncover the mysteries of this watery world. While its sequel, Subnautica: Below Zero is here for explorers who are seeking a frozen adventure.
Takeshi and Hiroshi
Meet the young developer Takeshi, who needs to keep his younger brother, Hiroshi entertained with the latest chapter of his game. Discover a heartwarming tale of brotherly bonding.
Enjoy a charming stop motion-inspired RPG about the bond between two brothers and their love of video games in Takeshi and Hiroshi, available now on Nintendo Switch!
Raji: An Ancient Epic
An action-adventure game set in Ancient India that dives deep on the rich Indian culture, taking inspiration to Hindu and Balinese Mythology.
Raji: An Ancient Epic is a beautifully crafted action-adventure game that thrusts you into a deadly war between man and demons. Chosen by the gods to stand against a horrific demonic invasion, Raji, a young girl, must rescue her younger brother while defending the human race.
Bear and Breakfast
Decorate the rooms, attract your customers and manage your guests in this quaint management adventure game.
Join Hank the bear and his forest friends as they turn a run-down shack into a cozy and quaint B+B for unsuspecting tourists.
A Short Hike
Let’s go for a hike! A game that is all about going at your own pace wherein plenty of discoveries are waiting for you.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park. Follow the marked trails or explore the backcountry as you make your way to the summit. Along the way, meet other hikers, discover hidden treasures, and take in the world around you.
Card Shark
Fleece and cheat your way to the top of 18th-century French society in Card Shark, a new adventure that’s all about playing your opponents’ cards right. Move from the local card parlours to the King’s table by building up your array of card tricks and using your ill-gotten gains to buy your way into some truly high-stakes games. Just make sure you don’t get caught as your fellow gamesters do not take kindly to cheaters.
Torchlight III
It’s been centuries since the events of Torchlight II, and the Ember Empire is in decline. In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and a new adventure!
Manifold Garden
This game took inspiration from physics to fine artworks to create truly mind-bending puzzles where gravity is yours to manipulate.
Manifold Garden is a game that reimagines the laws of physics. Rediscover gravity and explore a beautiful Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Geometry repeats infinitely in every direction, and falling down leads you back to where you started. Manipulate gravity to change your perspective and see the world in new ways. Master the rules of the universe and restore a barren world with vegetation and life.
Evergate
A game that will take you to a one-of-a-kind journey through life, death, space and time.
Explore a beautiful, haunting world as the child-like soul Ki, on her journey through the afterlife in this unique 2D puzzle platformer. Wield your Soulflame, break-through mysterious crystals and unleash extraordinary powers as you experience the touching story of two kindred spirits.
Moreover, here are the other games mentioned in the presentation:
- Haven
- Going Under
- The Red Lantern
- Unrailed
- Struggling
- Inmost
- She Dreams Elsewhere
- Grindstone
- Gonner 2
Check out the full presentation with developer commentaries below!
Thanks, Eurogamer!
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