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This week's European downloads - August 20 (Spiritfarer, A Short Hike, Inmost and more)

by nintendaan
20 August 2020
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Nintendo eShop (Switch)

Cecconoid (Thalamus Digital) - €12.00/£9.99
The starship Equinox is under attack from Stormlord and his robotic minions, the Exolons! You're the crew's only hope. Take your Samurai-1 fighter, find Captain Solomon's Key, clear the decks of evil robots, and save the Equinox from certain destruction!

Cecconoid is an 8-bit inspired, flick-screen, twin-stick-shooter, set in an alternate dimension where the pixels are still chunky, and the bad guys are black and white.

Helheim Hassle (PerfectlyParanormal) - €16.79/£15.09 (€13.43/£12.07 until August 25)
Helheim Hassle is a narrative adventure game that is as much about friendship as it is about body parts.

From the same universe (and set on the same Tuesday in fact) as previous hit Manual Samuel, comes this macabre adventure where you play as Bjørn, a pacifist Viking who hates the idea of dying and going to Valhalla… who then ends up dying and getting taken to Valhalla. When Bjørn is resurrected to assist with a task for the mysterious Pesto, he sees a way to negotiate his way out. Using Bjørn’s undying corpse with its ability to detach and combine limbs at will, players must solve challenging puzzles and navigate tricky levels in order to retrieve a certain magical item... In return, Pesto will try to grant Bjørn a permanent residence in Helheim - what a hassle!

Poker Hands (QUByte Interactive) - €0.99/£0.89
When two cards touch, they merge into one! 50 Levels that will challenge you to form different poker hands. Designed for experienced poker players and newcomers alike (you do not need to know how to play poker to enjoy this game).

Evergate (PQube) - €19.99/£16.99 (€16.99/£14.44 until August 30)
Wield your Soulflame, unleash extraordinary powers, and dive into the touching story of two kindred spirits. Guide the child-like soul Ki on a journey through the beautiful and haunting Afterlife in this unique 2D puzzle platformer.

Takeshi and Hiroshi (Oink Games) - €7.99/£7.00 (€7.19/£6.30 until August 30)
"Takeshi and Hiroshi" combines the two worlds of puppet animation and Role Playing Game. It tells the story of two brothers and their daily life. The 14-year-old Takeshi, a game designer to-be, is creating a game for his weak little brother Hiroshi who always wants to play the next chapter of the game as soon as possible.

As the game is still in the making, Takeshi has to improvise and secretly plays some of the monster roles himself. It is Takeshi's goal to make Hiroshi really enjoy his game, let him meet big challenges, but preferably to prevent him from losing. He has to choose which monsters shall appear when and struggles more and more as the challenge for him as a game creator becomes increasingly difficult.

Manifold Garden (William Chyr Studio) - €17.99/£16.19 (€16.19/£14.57 until August 30)
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.

Raji: An Ancient Epic (Super.com) - €24.99/£22.49 (€22.49/£20.00 until August 30)
The story of Raji: An Ancient Epic begins with the start of a new war between the demons and the gods. Seeking to avenge their defeat in the last great war from a thousand years ago, the demons have challenged the gods who humiliated them and have invaded the human realm, threatening them with extinction.

Thinking that their enemies had been utterly defeated in the last great war, a thousand years ago, the humans had fallen into a false sense of security, forgetting the ways of alchemy, while enjoying the peace. Unable to defend themselves, cities and fortresses fell, leaving the humans at the mercy of the demons.

Amidst the chaos, as cities and fortresses fell, and as young children were abducted from their homes, a young girl named Raji is chosen by the gods to be the sole defender of the human race.

Spiritfarer (Thunder Lotus Games) - €24.99/£23.79
You play Stella, ferrymaster 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. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends.

A Short Hike (Whippoorwill) - €6.99/£6.29 (€6.29/£5.66 until August 30)
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.

Gryphon Knight Epic: Definitive Edition (Cyber Rhino Studios) - €12.99/£11.69
Gryphon Knight Epic is a 2D Medieval Shoot’em up that mixes elements from classical shoot’em ups, exploration and duel-like boss battles, it tells the story of Sir Oliver and Aquila, an accomplished knight and his loyal gryphon that are forced back to adventure once again.

Sir Oliver has already defeated a dragon, married a princess and saved the kingdom. But during his quest he will face adversaries he never imagined he would, because… in reality all of them were once friends. What happened? These heroes would never go rogue… and all at once? Something is rotten in the kingdom and it's up to Oliver to discover what.

FuzzBall (ShadowLair Games) - €16.49/£14.99
Play as one of 6 FuzzBalls, these small animal plush toys roll into balls of fluff to move around and knock their enemies off a selection of 7 unique stages. FuzzBall comes with 3 different modes of play, supporting 1-4 players for local couch-play multiplayer.

Norman's Great Illusion (Sometimes You) - €4.99/£4.49
Make difficult decisions, but keep in mind: you will have to pay for each choice. Have you ever wondered why, individually good and peace-loving citizens, merging into society, allow the coming to power of forces that have diametrically opposed their principles and goals? "Norman's Great Illusion" is our attempt to talk about this phenomenon.

KIDS: FARM COLOURING (No Gravity Games) - €4.99/£4.49 (€3.99/£3.59 until September 12)
Kids: Farm Colouring lets you paint all the most popular farming animals! From a duck to pig, from a sheep to cow! Have you seen a funny colourful chicken? A smiling donkey in a rainbow? Everything is possible! The sky is the limit.

Gleamlight (D3 Publisher) - €16.99/£14.99
Immerse yourself amid the beautiful stained glass artistry as you navigate without the reliance of any standard game UI, while tracing the world’s mysterious unspoken story. What will you, as Gleam, sense and feel through your travels across this beautiful, yet fearsome world of glass?

Peaky Blinders: Mastermind (Curve Digital) - €24.99/£19.99 (€19.99/£15.99 until September 9)
Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is a puzzle-adventure game, based on the multi-award-winning BBC and Netflix TV show.

Welcome to Birmingham, during the aftermath of the Great War. Set right before the events of Season One, Peaky Blinders: Mastermind lets you join the Shelby family's criminal gang. Follow the rise of Tommy as he successfully uncovers a sinister plot to put the family out of business, proving himself worthy of being the true mastermind of the Peaky Blinders.

Mastermind refers to Tommy's ability to plan complex scenarios in his head. As the player, you get to exercise this power by taking control of key members of the Shelby family including Tommy, Arthur, Polly and more. Become the Mastermind as you freely reset and rewind each character's path in order to tune all of their actions for perfect coordination.

Chinese Parents (Coconut Island Games) - €10.99/£9.99
This is probably the most heart-warming simulation game you have ever played. As a child born in an ordinary family, there is a journey ahead of you, a journey of growth from birth to adult——

Faced with the choices in life, how would you respond? Faced with the talented kids, can you stand out? Faced with your true love, how would you deal with your heart... The most important thing is that in this era of rapid development, how many generations will you need?

Arcade Archives Lightning Fighters (HAMSTER) - €6.99/£6.29
"LIGHTNING FIGHTERS" is a shooting game released by KONAMI in 1990. "SUPER FIGHTERS" mounted with plasma wave weapons and "TRIGON", an unmanned auxiliary combat pod, are sent out into battle as mankind's final trump card to repel the invasion of an alien civilization. This KONAMI masterpiece makes a return specially for the scrolling shooter gamer in you.

Digerati Presents: The Dungeon Crawl Vol. 1 (Digerati) - €52.49/£47.29
Explore, loot, and battle! Four adventure-filled worlds in one unmissable bundle:

Fall of Light: Darkest Edition: A story-driven action RPG set within a world consumed by darkness. An old warrior and his luminescent daughter embark on a dangerous journey to reach the last place on Earth still touched by sunlight.

Reverse Crawl: A fast-paced turn-based strategy RPG that lets you lead mobs of monster minions and back-from-the-grave goons into battle against the elite ‘heroes’ of the Red Queen. Includes a local PvP mode, created exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.

Skelly Selest: A score-attack slash dash run ‘n’ gun-athon that places players in the skeletal shoes of a Heavenly Keeper. Only the Selestial Order can defeat the sinful horrors that lurk in the depths of Hell.

Unexplored: Unlocked Edition: Descend into the Dungeon of Doom, steal the Amulet of Yendor, and make it out alive. An accessible yet challenging action RPG, Unexplored is the roguelite that feels like a roguelike.

Bunny Adventure (11Sheep) - €5.00/£4.49
The bunny is on a carrot collecting adventure! Help him get to his goal by sliding road tiles to form a path. A classic puzzle game which is harder than it looks! Tons of levels in three modes to master. Test your skills and join the bunny's adventure!

Runestone Keeper (CIRCLE Ent.) - €9.99/£8.99
Now on Nintendo Switch, Runestone Keeper will keep you coming back for one more floor, one more run, as you try to push through the dangers of the dungeon!

Heroes, monsters, equipment, events, magic and skills, traps and devices, shrines and altars, Goddesses and merchants. Choose your weapon and begin an epic adventure!

Retro Tanks (EpiXR) - €5.99/£5.99
Retro Tanks is an intense, fast-paced tank shooter game. It is fun, easy to learn and addicting. Play alone, together with friends or against your friends and show your navigation and reaction skills in 6 different game modes and countless levels.

Ellipsis (Silesia Games) - €4.99/£4.49
Be smart and be fast to overcome the challenges of your journey. You will face countless enemies crossing your paths and a stunning universe unfolding before you.

Fly through levels, dodging and evading enemies before they have a chance to react. Or explore leisurely, mastering each world and uncovering all its secrets. Either way, Ellipsis will keep you on your toes with surprises from start to finish.

Kwaidan ~Azuma manor story~ (Rainy Frog) - €24.99/£19.99
Explore the depths of the Azuma Manor, fighting off devilish Yoki, while avoiding traps and solving devious puzzles as you strive to save the Azuma family.

Kwaidan mixes classic 3D horror action with point-click adventure to provide a nostalgic-yet-new experience. With no guns, strategy is needed to take on the Yoki close up with traditional weapons such as naginata, magatama and mirror that releases a deadly aura.

As you explore the grounds of the mansion you can call up a cursor to examine points of interest and discover items that can aid you in your quest. Kwaidan is a unique blend of action-adventure with classic high-wire suspense from beginning to end that will keep you on your toes.

BringIt to MOM (KrzysztofPodsada) - €18.99/£17.09
Begin ILL's adventure. Help MOM to recover and save your planet. Find out 2 endings of the story. Go through 50 different escape rooms. Use a rope, roll, jump, fly, dive, bounce, collect galaxies and energy. MOM needs more energy. Bring It to her.

Blast Brawl 2 (Mind's Eye Games) - €9.99
A fast-paced fighting game where any hit means DEATH! Battle your friends as a vastly diverse selection of characters, experiencing intense combat where every blow earns a kill, and skill reigns supreme. Brawl amidst a huge selection of maps, each set in a post-apocalyptic future and featuring unique elements that can change the face of a battle. And what's victory without a little dance?

The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] (TFL Studios) - €14.99/£14.99
The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] is an ambitious attempt to modernize an old classic in order to keep its memory alive. Through detailed research and hard work, the production team tried to expand the experience while keeping the same 'feel' and emotional flow of the original masterpiece from 1987.

Indygo (Ultimate Games, available August 21) - €6.99/£6.29
Indygo tells the story of a painter who suffers from depression. One of the symptoms is proceeding isolation. The main character hasn’t left his room for more than 3 months. The person who helps him live through this hard time is his girlfriend Anna. It became obvious for both of them, that this situation can’t last forever. The time has come to look for a solution. It’s up to the player to decide how the story will progress.

One Line Coloring (MythicOwl, available August 21) - €5.99/£4.99
One Line Coloring is a vibrant puzzle game about creating lively shapes that compose and fold into beautiful, themed dioramas. One Line Coloring offers a relaxing, creative experience built around lines that uncover charming objects. Inspired by classic, pen-and-paper game of connecting dots, One Line Coloring gives players an impression of actually drawing the full object, line by line. Some objects are easily recognizable as our everyday items, others need to be completed to reveal their true form.

Each level offers a lined shape of an object, that players need to fill with colors by connecting different sections of the shape. Every model is handcrafted to showcase an abstract set of dots, that eventually come to life as impressive, colorful models. Each model is part of a bigger picture - a rich, detailed diorama that represents a continuous scene. The ultimate goal is to uncover all colorful shapes and complete every diorama.

Paratopic (Baltoro Games, available August 21) - €5.49/£4.99
You got caught smuggling VHS tapes across the border, and now there's hell to pay. You want to find an elusive rare bird in the forest and snap its picture. You have to kill a man in the back room of a shady diner.

This is Paratopic, an experimental first-person horror game named by Rock, Paper, Shotgun as one of the best games of 2018, and by FACT mag as having one of the top 10 soundtracks of the year.

Inmost (Chucklefish, available August 21) - €12.99/£11.99
Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth, in this cinematic puzzle-platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful pixel art world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story. A knight adventures into the depths of a deteriorating castle. A child uncovers the past of an eerie house. A wanderer searches for answers. Discover a crumbling, nightmarish landscape, slice through enemies, and spring deadly traps in order to escape the evil that awaits...

PGA TOUR 2K21 (Take-Two Interactive, available August 21) - €59.99/£49.99
Play against the pros. Play with your crew. In PGA TOUR 2K21, you can play by the rules or create your own. Prove you’ve got what it takes to become FedExCup Champion. Take on PGA TOUR Pros during your very own career, earning rewards and gear along the way.

Even the Ocean (Ratalaika Games, available August 21) - €14.99/£14.99
A lowly power plant technician for Whiteforge City, Aliph, finds her world turned upside-down after a routine maintenance trip goes awry. Now, working directly with Mayor Biggs to face an unknown menace, Aliph must navigate her newfound power and influence to save the city. Aliph's identities, environmental issues and the world’s fate all hang in the balance of Light and Dark energies.

4x4 Dirt Track (BoomBit Games, available August 21) - €11.99/£10.79
The amazing 4x4 Dirt Track offers challenges and adventure! It’s time to get muddy in the realistic Off Road Environment and face driving challenges that only the most skilled drivers can complete.

All of the in-game tasks and missions are inspired by real Off Road Driving Competitions. They will test your driving skills and precision, letting you prove yourself as an extreme driver.

Learn to control 15 powerful vehicles in 75 Realistic Driving Missions. Get behind the wheel of Safari Trucks, Custom Race Buggies, Monster Trucks, Army 4x4 and Modern SUV’s, each with unique handling and ultra-realistic suspension behavior.

Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue (PQube, available August 21) - €29.99/£24.99
Welcome to a world where people fly freely through the power of anti-gravity shoes. Become a coach for players who race in the sky and make the acquaintance of four charismatic girls. Follow their adventures as you all grow closer in this emotional story of hope, love and sportsmanship.

Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time (Adult Swim Games, available August 21) - €39.99/£35.99
Voiced by the original voice-actors, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is an action platform game that spans across time and space, where your actions will determine a new legend!

An Untold Adventure That Ties Into the Epic Series Finale. Team up with trusted allies from the show to face off against familiar enemies.

Puzzle Bundle - 3 in 1 (Fallen Tree Games) - €17.79/£15.99 (€4.44/£3.99 until September 14)
Highrise Heroes: Word Challenge - A towering word-game and mystery-story adventure! Give your brain a workout with this charming word puzzle game. Note: Supports English (US and UK) words only.

Swapperoo - The friendly puzzle game intent on your defeat. The rules are simple: tap an arrow to move it in the direction it faces. Make a row of 3 tiles of the same color and the tiles disappear. If that sounds too easy, don't worry - you'll find yourself in situations that require clever manipulation of the game board.

Quell Zen - the very embodiment of relaxing logic games - features over 200 beautifully crafted challenges. Set against a narrative of a Japanese family divided, Quell Zen will take you on an unforgettable journey. Step inside this beautiful world today.

Parking Madness (11Sheep, available August 23) - €5.00/£4.49
Parking Madness is a challenging and addictive puzzle game. Help get your car out of many difficult parking situations. Try to finish the game in as little moves as possible and increase your IQ and logical thinking. You need to get your car out the Exit gate. To accomplish this just move the blocking vehicles out of the way. The game comes with 4 difficulties ranging from Beginner to Expert.


Downloadable Content

FAIRY TAIL: Additional Friends Set ''Levy'' (KOEI TECMO EUROPE) - €19.99/£15.99
FAIRY TAIL: Additional Friends Set ''Lyon'' (KOEI TECMO EUROPE) - €19.99/£15.99

MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2: Cheerleader Costume Mei Hatsume (Bandai Namco Entertainment) - €1.99/£1.69
MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2: Outlaw Suit Costume Set (Bandai Namco Entertainment) - €11.99/£9.49
MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE 2: Mei Hatsume (Bandai Namco Entertainment) - €3.99/£3.49

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix Song Pack 8 (SEGA) - €6.99/£5.99
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix Song Pack 9 (SEGA) - €6.99/£5.99

Link-a-Pix Deluxe: Large Puzzles 8 (Lightwood Games) - €2.99/£2.99
Link-a-Pix Deluxe: Small Puzzles 8 (Lightwood Games) - €2.99/£2.99


Demos

Hypnospace Outlaw (No More Robots)
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.

As part of your job as a Hypnospace Enforcer, you'll be watching out for copyright infringement, internet bullying and more, with reports and rewards coming direct from the Hypnospace Patrol Department to your inbox. In your spare time, you can customize your HypnOS desktop however you see fit, with a variety of downloads, wallpapers, screen savers and helper bots to keep you company.

Unrailed! (Daedalic Entertainment)
Unrailed! is a co-op multiplayer game where you work together with your friends to build a train track across endless procedurally generated worlds. Master random encounters with its inhabitants, upgrade your train and keep it from derailing!

Anime Studio Story (Kairosoft)
Produce your own hit anime starring a character of your making!

Select a face, body, and presto! Your completed hero can then explode onto the scene of your show, wowing watchers to rule the rankings! Categories include "Dateability," "Popular with Kids," and more! As the animaestro, only you can bring status to your studio!

Speaking of your studio, equip it with a library, motion capture room, and even a theater! Educate your staff in the anime way to craft a classic that will echo through the generations!

The Number Puzzle (D3 Publisher)
In THE Number Puzzle you follow easy rules to fill in a grid with the numbers 1-9. 500 puzzles in all. With 4 sets of rules and 4 difficulties, you'll never get tired of playing.


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