Just like a wild Pidgey that appeared out of nowhere, Nintendo
today held a relatively brief but snappy Indie World Showcase to give Switch players
a glimpse at some lesser-known titles releasing soon. It was jam-packed with small
reveals and hints despite only clocking in at around 20 minutes. Even still, we
thought we’d round up all the major titbits and make them easier for you to
digest. #
Road 96 is a procedural hitchhiking adventure
Kicking off the showcase was story-driven first-person
adventure game Road 96, a new game from small studio DigixArt where you play as
a lowly hitchhiker and make different decisions. Where will the different roads
lead in this entirely procedural game? You’ll meet characters from all walks of
life who will react to you very differently depending on your character. Road
96’s art style looks utterly charming, and it’s definitely good a chill vibe to
it all.
Never Yield is a future Tokyo-set endless runner that’s
easy to groove along to
Endless runners aren’t normally worth getting excited about.
However, when one’s as stylish and groovy as Never Yield you can’t help but be
impressed. The Showcase trailer showed off the dynamic 3D platforming you’ll
need to complete as Wally. The whole game is driven highly by music and art
intertwining – and you can check it out when the demo releases on Nintendo
Switch later today.
Anna Purna still leans into otherworldly narratives with
Last Stop and Hindsight
True to its artistic endevours in the world of cinema, Anna
Purna continues to tell interesting stories by publishing cool and interesting narrative
games. Last Stop arrives on Nintendo Switch on July 21st, while
Hindsight is coming later this year and both look to get you thinking with
their unique mix of character-driven arcs and emotional storytelling.
OlliOlli is back with the newly announced OlliOlli World
PlayStation Vita owners may remember performing ollies and
kickflips in the 2D action platformer series OlliOlli. Well, one of the Indie
World Showcase’s biggest surprises was the reveal of OlliOlli World, a continuation
of Roll7’s popular game series that looks to be greatly expanded in scope. The
visuals this time around have also received a big glow up, opting for a new cell-shaded
look as opposed to the first two game’s minimalist aesthetic. Will riding through
radland be just as challenging? We can’t wait to find out.
There is no game: Wrong Dimension is a point and click
comedy adventure
Looking for something a bit different and unique? There is
no game: Wrong Dimension promises to be exactly that, serving as a hilarious
compilation of riddles and puzzles that never play out the same. From calling
back to brick breaker hits like Archenoid to mimicking the look of a 90s
computer screen, you’ll never know what to expect in There is no game: Wrong
Dimension.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is
releasing on Switch
Previously released as a 16-bit throwback to the golden age of
arcade beat ‘em ups, it was finally confirmed that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
Shredder’s Revenge will be coming to Nintendo Switch in addition to other major
console platforms. You once again take on the role of the four kung-fu-tastic
titles, beating up The Foot in an all-new flashback adventure.
Aztech: Forgotten Gods is a David and Goliath game story
If third-person action games are more your thing, you’ll
find what your looking for in Aztech: Forgotten Gods. You play as the courageous
Ashley who must battle giant demons while gaining new armour upgrades as she
explores new locations inspired by Aztec architecture. It’s coming to the
Nintendo Switch later on in Autumn.
Skul: The Hero Slayer is a cutesy 2D action roguelite
where you swap heads.
Don’t be fooled by the charming design of this pixelated protagonist,
Skul will soon arrive on Nintendo Switch as a retro-style 2D action platformer
where you must do battle with various monsters. It also includes certain
roguelike elements, forcing you to switch abilities by changing your head with
one of the 90 different options. There’s never been a better way to get ahead
on Nintendo Switch.
Other indie games featured briefly in the showcase
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The House of the Dead: Remake
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Ender Lilies
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Beasts of Maravilla Island
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FEZ
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Art of Rally
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Labyrinth City
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The Longing (out today)
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Weaving Tides
The next game from Night School Studio closes out the
showcase
Just when we thought the Indie Showcase was all over, Night
School Studios surprised everyone with the news that Oxenfree will be getting a
sequel some time in 2021. Known officially as Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, it
seemingly is a direct continuation of the first game’s narrative as we hear
someone screaming out to reach Riley on a radio. Unexpected but welcome.
Watch the full Indie World Showcase below:
