Nintendo Download for 12/03/2020

It’s time for another Nintendo Download, after having a week off last week. This was because Nintendo’s press release post was broken at the time. It was still just an empty post last weekend, though it seems to have been fixed since then. That press release didn’t really have anything major, as it has only one featured game. I suppose we’ll just include it in this week’s Nintendo Download at the end of the featured section. Probably the one major thing we missed last week would’ve been Black Friday sales, but it’s too late now. So let’s just dive into this week’s Nintendo Download news, where we have six featured titles to talk about.

Featured Games

First up, we have mythical adventure Immortals Fenyx Rising ($59.99). Guide the demigod, Fenyx, on an epic quest to save the Greek Gods. Along the way you’ll fight mythological beasts as you wield the powers of the Gods to best your enemies. You’ll also need to solve ancient puzzles in a stylized open world, which spans seven different regions. There is also a Gold Edition, which gets you the game, plus the season pass and some exclusive game content.

John Wick Hex ($19.99) gets you thinking like professional hit man, John Wick, from the well-known film franchise. This fast-paced, action-filled strategy game was developed in close cooperation with the creative teams that brought you the movies. The game expands the story of the John Wick universe, while bringing to life fight-choreographed chess, and the series’ signature gun fu style. You can watch the trailer here since it is age-restricted.

Next up, we have Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light ($5.99). Prince Marth’s original NES adventure is no longer Japan-only. You may recall that it got a remake on Nintendo DS in 2009, called Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, but now you can play the original 8-bit game in English on your Switch. This new localized version also includes new features, like save states. Guide Prince Marth in his tactical RPG adventure, as he recruits over 50 playable characters and takes on the forces of Shadow Dragon. The story spans 25 chapters that follow the knights of Altea as they fight against dark magic. Can you lead them to victory, or will they fall to the darkness?

I feel it should be noted here that there is also some bad news, as this game is the latest title to join Super Mario 3D All-Stars and Super Mario Bros. 35 in the limited time release club. This detail is on the game’s eShop page (linked above), and is curiously missing from the trailer. The game’s description text says it is “localized and released for the first time in North America—for a limited time.” I saw this mentioned at the top of the comments on the trailer, so I went and verified it myself. It does not say when it stops being available, though.

Also in the RPG category, we have the Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack ($49.99). Guide Don-chan in two different RPG adventures, as you use your drumming skills to save the world. You will embark on an adventure through time to save the world from the mysterious events that are happening.

The new featured title for today is PHOGS! ($24.99). Guide a duo of dogs through a puzzling adventure. The protagonists are linked by a stretchy belly. They’ll need to bark, bite, and bounce to get through this adventure by overcoming the obstacles in their path. They’ll travel through worlds themed around Food, Sleep, and Play in either single-player or co-op mode.

The last featured title for today is Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise ($49.99). Exercise to pop tunes in this rhythmic boxing game. Choose from various trainers with unique personalities. You can also workout with a friend by giving them a Joy-Con. There is also a free demo available, and save data will carry over to the full game.

I mentioned in the intro section why we missed last week’s Nintendo Download due to Nintendo’s press release post being broken. So now we’ll round out this section with the single, lonely featured title that we missed because of that last week.

Empire of Sin ($39.99) drops players into the middle of the criminal underworld in Chicago during the Prohibition era. Take on the roll of one of 14 mob bosses inspired by history, such as Al Capone, Stephanie St. Clair or Goldie Garneau. Assemble a gang, and expand your criminal empire while defending your turf. You’ll expand your territory in turn-based combat, or just send a clear message to rival gangs who dare oppose you. Empire of Sin just launched on December 1st.

Current Sales

There isn’t really anything major to talk about as far as sales going into this weekend, since the big sales were last week. While the sales news section is pretty empty for this Nintendo Download, you can still find some generally smaller deals scattered around the eShop, though.

New eShop Titles

We have six retro styled titles in this week’s Nintendo Download.

Cybxus Hearts	Price: $4.99	Size: 51.00 MB	Launch Date: Dec. 03, 2020
This action game was originally released by Konami back in 1985. It sees players infiltrating an enemy base, as they attempt to bypass four obstacles to rescue their friends. You can jump or duck to avoid incoming attacks. Take down your foes using your trusty knife, or steal weapons dropped by enemies you’ve already neutralized. The Green Berets’ honor rests on your shoulders! Developer: TERNOX

Cybxus Hearts	Price: $4.99	Size: 51.00 MB	Launch Date: Dec. 03, 2020
This classic danmaku-style bullet hell is inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. Swap between three different characters as you blast your way through four stages packed to the brim with enemies and especially flying bullets. Should you survive the bullet storms, epic bosses will be waiting to take you down! The developers have also included multiple difficulty modes. Developer: TERNOX

Morbid: The Seven Acolytes	Price: $24.99	Size: 753.00 MB	Launch Date: Dec. 03, 2020
This retro title is a Horrorpunk Action RPG full of Lovecraftian terrors and Cronenbergian gore. They say it is the most gruesome to date in the isometric Souls-like genre. As the one and only remaining Striver of Dibrom who yet survives, the moment you’ve trained your whole life for has finally come. Your quest is to take down the Seven Acolytes. These powerful beings are possessed by the Gahars, malevolent deities. The Gahars cannot survive without hosts, hence why they’ve bound themselves to the Acolytes. Can you survive your mission. Developer: Still Running	Watch the age restricted trailer on YouTube.

Pixel Game Maker Series STEOS -Sorrow song of Bounty hunter-	Price: $9.99	Size: 263.00 MB	Launch Date: Nov. 27, 2020
This is part of the Pixel Game Maker series, which are games made with Pixel Game Maker MV. This one sees you controlling a bipedal cannon in a distant future where AI controls civilization. However, the AIs have now turned on each other and gone to war. You’ve been hired by one as an “indeterminate element” that will help it win. You have two weapons, a 45-degree bullet, and a very narrow range spanking bullet. It’s time to board Steos, your bipedal cannon and jump into the battlefield. Developer: 125 inc.

If adventure is your thing, we have some of that in a less retro flavor as always, with varied options:

Johnny Rocket	Price: $4.99	Size: 322.00 MB	Launch Date: Nov. 27, 2020
As Johnny Rocket, take on the “Evil Forces” in this 2D cartoon adventure full of action platforming. Run, jump, double jump, and shoot your foes. Johnny also has a secret ability: using his head to destroy enemies and obstacles alike! There are many enemy types, and tough bosses await you. Defeating a boss gets you a comic cartoon telling you more of Johnny’s story. Developer: Restless Corp

For something more tactical or strategic, we have a few options, from commandos, to tower defense, to business management in this Nintendo Download:

Steampunk Tower 2	Price: $9.99	Size: 425.00 MB	Launch Date: Dec. 04, 2020
A world war has been dragged out in an alternative Steampunk universe. Lord Bingham is returning to the world arena, but he is in need of a skilled commander first. Hidden in Spain lies a secret base in the mountains. It hides a humongous aircraft carrier, which carries the Battle Tower under your authority. There is also a team of specialists whose job is to handle special assignments. Can you defend against the enemy onslaughts and emerge victorious? Developer: Drageus Games

Biz Builder Delux	Price: $14	Size: 196.00 MB	Launch Date: Dec. 03, 2020
Run any store you want as you build up your empire. From video games to fast food, you get to run the kind of store you want. You are the town’s business extraordinaire after all. Once you’ve become big enough, you can set your sites on other markets waiting to be cornered. This town is going to make you rich, if you can deal with pesky rivals that is! Developer: Kairosoft

If you like a more anime style, we have one option for you in the Nintendo Download this week.

We’ll close out the New Games section of this Nintendo Download with a pair of racing themed games:

Upcoming Games

This week’s Nintendo Download has four upcoming games to take a look at, with quite a range of variety here:

Heroes of Loot	Price: $7.99	Size: 45.00 MB	Launch Date: Dec. 08, 2020
Twin stick shooters meet rogue-like dungeon crawling. Take on hordes of foes from ghosts and skulls, to cyclopes, critters, and many more. This game is inspired by classic Gauntlet games of the ’80s, along with Robotron and Smash-TV style gameplay. Level up to improve your weapon while completing quests for loot and upgrades. Use your quick reflexes to survive! Developer: Orange Pixel

Super Space Serpent Secondary Edition	Price: $9.99	Size: 206.00 MB	Launch Date: Dec. 06, 2020
This one is a twin-stick shooter with a vibrant coat of retro paint. Along with its neon graphics, it has a futuristic soundtrack. Take on handcrafted levels full of ever-changing enemies. Use a powerful arsenal of weapons and their upgrades to blast your foes to bits. This game takes a lot of inspiration from the arcade games of the ’80s. Developer: VerenigdeProducties

Well that wraps up the first Nintendo Download for December 2020. Below is a list of all the new eShop games that we missed last week due to that technical issue I mentioned in the intro.

• Arcade Archives ZERO TEAM
• Arrog
• Asphalt 9: Legends
• BFF or Die
• Destropolis
• Electro Ride: The Neon Racing
• Girabox
• Hyperforma
• In Celebration of Violence
• jetPIN
• Lovekami -Divinity Stage-
• Maid of Sker
• More Dark
• Nordlicht
• Picklock
• PICROSS S5
• Ponpu
• QV
• Ragdoll Fighter
• Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition
• Sky Mercenaries Redux
• Slash Ninja
• The Alto Collection
• The Explorer of Night
• Tiny World Racing
• Under the Jolly Roger
• UNREAL LIFE
• WARHAMMER 40,000: SPACE WOLF