Nintendo Indie World Stream Summary: Switch Gamers Rejoice!
Today, we'll be taking a short break from Animal Crossing itself to check out this week's Nintendo Indie World stream in all its glory! As many of you probably know, this event is all about indie games coming to Switch. This time around, Nintendo showcased no less than 7 awesome games you will not want to miss out on.
So, though we've mostly been pushing out important guides for New Horizons (Turnips and Artwork, for example), today's article is going to be a tiny bit different! Strap right in, because you're about to be amazed by what we've got to show you, trailers and all!
What was the latest Indie World stream all about?
As we said, the latest Nintendo Indie World presentation took place this past Tuesday, on the 18th. We're huge fans of Nintendo's showcase format, simply due to its brevity and lack of fluff. What you see is what you get here, with trailers being nudged front-and-center for your consideration.
We'll stick to that idea as well! Instead of spinning the yarn on what these games are and are not, we'll simply provide you with a paragraph's worth of descriptors about each, and include an embedded trailer for you to check out. Easy! Here's the full list of indies that will be coming to Switch... soon:
Hades - Coming to Switch in Fall 2020
This brilliant rogue-lite is produced by none other than the people who made Bastion back in the day! It shows, too: Hades had just come out of its early access stages, and it's already in the running to be one of the best indies we've seen in quite a while. It's got phenomenal graphics, smooth gameplay, a ridiculous amount of content, and - most importantly - a kind of narrative progression that genuinely makes sense. It's also perfect for playing on-the-go, which makes it a must-have on Nintendo Switch!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsi7BMIp0Js
Hypnospace Outlaw - Coming to Switch on August 27th
There's precious little we can say about Hypnospace Outlaw without kind of spoiling its specific kind of magic. The game is... weird. But weird in a good, delightful sort of way. This '90s Internet simulator has you scour the web for all sorts of wrongdoers in all manner of ways. Just watch the trailer and see for yourself!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmutIXGhgB8
Spiritfarer - Available now!
An astonishingly beautiful and heartwarming RPG/management sidescroller, Spiritfarer is what happens when you're in the business of making something truly lovely. Players take control over Stella - the titular Spiritfarer - as she ferries the recently deceased over to the afterlife. The game has all the makings of a good building game and management sim, with the added bonus of supporting asymmetrical 2-player cooperative gameplay and visuals that you honestly don't get to see that often. You can purchase Spiritfarer and play it today, so don't dawdle!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pKJ-NuSjNE
Garden Story - Coming to Switch in 2021
We're keeping in line with the established aesthetic of coziness: Garden Story is downright perfect if you're looking for something to play after you're done with Spiritfarer. Not only because Garden Story is only coming out sometime next year, but also because it's the kind of cute and cozy experience one can never truly get enough of. This game is all about community stewardship and the sense of camaraderie. Great stuff all around!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh2_SdmW8SQ
Subnautica + Below Zero DLC - Coming to Switch in 2021
What is there to say that hasn't already been said about Subnautica? This incredibly exciting port is coming over to Nintendo's latest and greatest console sometime next year, and it's going to feature all the boons and goodies that its Below Zero expansion introduced, too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S5GSHXmWoU
Takeshi & Hiroshi - Available now!
If you're in the market for something a little bit meta, Takeshi & Hiroshi is what you should be looking at! This action RPG about brotherly love and video game development features stop-motion visuals that will leave you impressed, as well as a variety of game-styles that you, as a budding game designer, will present your gamer brother with. You can see how Takeshi & Hiroshi plays yourself right this instant because the game is available on Switch already!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmtU4vduKtk
Raji: An Ancient Epic - Available now!
Do Indian folklore and mythology interest you? Raji: An Ancient Epic may well be the game for you, if that's the case! This mystical isometric platformer/action-adventure offers an experience we don't often see with a setting that's sadly underused in gaming. Thankfully, you can head on over to the Switch store and play it today!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ioLA3UWU00
Bear and Breakfast - Coming to Switch in 2021
Become Hank, the wholesome bear, and join him in his quest to turn a simple, broken-down shack into a thriving forest business. Beware, though, because Bear and Breakfast hides an ominous secret in its forest, and it will be up to you come 2021 to figure out how to deal with it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BogOkvVIj8
A Short Hike - Available now!
Hikes are cool, but A Short Hike isn't just your average walksies. Take control over a curious little bird as they walk, run, swim, and fly across a peaceful mountainside landscape that's every bit as magical as any fantasy kingdom we had ever visited in games. A Short Hike is available right now!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usBVx4J4CUM
Card Shark - Coming to Switch in 2021
We don't know about you, but the prospect of tricking and deceiving our way around 18th century Europe in Card Shark sure does sound exciting! With a uniquely dynamic art style, players will take control over a literal trickster as he separates nobles from their purses. If he fails, though, the consequences may be dire!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZowQFj6ZLVo
Torchlight 3 - Coming "soon" to Switch
Torchlight 3 is one of the most prolific hack 'n' slash ARPGs on PC, and soon enough - literally what the announcement says - Switch gamers will have an opportunity to leap into the fight as well! As per usual, we're talking about a fully-fledged port of the game with all its bells and whistles. For those who'd like a neat and streamlined ARPG to play on the go, Torchlight 3 might be the winner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J5w5pD_c3U
Manifold Garden - Available now!
Sure, Hypnospace Outlaw is trippy, but you've not seen anything yet. Manifold Garden is one of those games that challenge your perception of reality at the same time as providing you with an almost infinite array of tools to alter it. Reimagine laws of physics - today!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nplo-OHUzKQ
Wrap-up!
We hope you enjoyed our overview of the latest Nintendo Indie World stream! Of course, if you're even slightly interested in going through the whole thing, be sure to watch the official upload of the stream, as per the link below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BogOkvVIj8&feature=emb_logo
It only lasts a tiny bit over 20 minutes, so give it a whirl if you need something to burn those minutes away! That said, a number of games we mentioned above is already available on Switch. If you've got your console handy, buying one of those might be a better use of your time, all things considered.
Have fun, and happy (mobile) gaming!