{"id":662497,"date":"2026-06-28T09:14:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T09:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/662497\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T09:14:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T09:14:26","slug":"84-switch-1-2-games-you-should-check-out-in-nintendos-eshop-summer-sale-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/662497\/","title":{"rendered":"84 Switch 1 &#038; 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo&#8217;s eShop Summer Sale (US)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer has kicked off, which means it&#8217;s time for the obligatory seasonal eShop sale from Nintendo. What better way to appreciate the hot weather than by staying indoors to play games, eh?<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ve got until 11:59pm on 8th July 2026 to take advantage of these latest discounts, which actually isn&#8217;t a great deal of time \u2013 you&#8217;d better get cracking.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s an awful lot to peruse too, so to make things a little easier, we&#8217;ve compiled a list of every game we&#8217;ve scored 9\/10 or higher. You&#8217;ll even find a cheeky 8\/10 recommendation at the end too, because we&#8217;re nice like that.<\/p>\n<p>As ever, if you&#8217;re looking to grab some eShop credit before diving in, we&#8217;ve got you covered with the following links from <a href=\"https:\/\/codes.nintendolife.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">our store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/absolum-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Absolum (Switch)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/absolum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/absolum-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"249\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Absolum (Switch)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Dotemu \/ Developer: Guard Crush Games<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 9th Oct 2025 (USA) \/ 9th Oct 2025 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $24.99 \/ $18.74<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/absolum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Absolum<\/a> is an on-par experience to Vanillaware&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pushsquare.com\/games\/psvita\/dragons_crown\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dragon\u2019s Crown<\/a>, but a superior game in terms of its key metrics. Its combat, collectible augmentations, and planning are exceptionally well-formulated, ensuring no run is ever quite the same, and its strategic options and play-styles are ever-deepening. It\u2019s incredibly impressive in its reconstitution of arcade, role-playing, and roguelike formats, evolving them into something fresh and exciting.<\/p>\n<p>To that end, it\u2019s one of the best of its kind, whatever that kind may be. If you don\u2019t enjoy the idea of repetition and grind, you may not fall in love with its initial five hours, but the momentum for one-more-go becomes so compelling after a while that it\u2019s impossible to relinquish the pad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">Please note that some external links on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click them and make a purchase we may receive a small percentage of the sale. Please read our <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/advertising\" target=\"_blank\">FTC Disclosure<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/30494\/203076\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782638000_679_100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Absolum (Nintendo Switch)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/abzu-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abzu (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/abzu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/abzu-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abzu (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: 505 Games \/ Developer: Giant Squid<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 29th Nov 2018 (USA) \/ 29th Nov 2018 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $19.99 \/ $4.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/abzu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Abz\u00fb<\/a> is certainly a standout release on the eShop, offering up an experience that breaks from the norm of goal-based gaming in favour of something that\u2019s more focused on simply existing in a world and enjoying all its little intricacies.<\/p>\n<p>Those of you who appreciate casual adventures like taking a walk in a forest will be sure to enjoy what Giant Squid has to offer, as the dreamlike visuals, entrancing orchestral score, and deliberately sedate pace do a fantastic job of drawing the player into this alien world. Abz\u00fb isn&#8217;t a game about winning, but about the journey you take getting there.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ace-combat-7-skies-unknown-deluxe-edition-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition (Switch)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/ace_combat_7_skies_unknown_deluxe_edition\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ace-combat-7-skies-unknown-deluxe-edition-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"247\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition (Switch)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Bandai Namco \/ Developer: Project Aces<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 11th Jul 2024 (USA) \/ 11th Jul 2024 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $59.99 \/ $29.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/ace_combat_7_skies_unknown_deluxe_edition\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown<\/a> is the absolute pinnacle of the series and despite coming to Switch over five years after other platforms, this &#8216;impossible&#8217; Switch conversion does very little to degrade the experience. Long-time franchise players and military aviation enthusiasts will be overwhelmed by the fan service at every turn, from craters on the ground to airplanes, liveries, callsigns, and emblems shouting out to previous entries.<\/p>\n<p>We understand the genre is uniquely niche, but if this is your first foray into the franchise, this conversion is a perfect gateway into this rich, revered series. You get tons of content and an epic single-player campaign wrapped up in triple-A presentation that delivers the most comprehensive portable experience ever from Project Aces.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/26721\/203076\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782638011_588_100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"ACE COMBAT 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ai-the-somnium-files---nirvana-initiative-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative (Switch)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/ai_the_somnium_files_-_nirvana_initiative\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ai-the-somnium-files---nirvana-initiative-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"246\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative (Switch)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Spike Chunsoft US \/ Developer: Spike Chunsoft<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 24th Jun 2022 (USA) \/ 8th Jul 2022 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $39.99 \/ $9.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/ai_the_somnium_files_-_nirvana_initiative\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AI: The Somnium Files \u2013 nirvanA Initiative<\/a> is one of the most interesting visual novels we\u2019ve played through in a while. The murder mystery at its heart is brought to life by some great writing and quirky characters alongside the satisfyingly integrated, beautifully balanced Psync puzzle elements.<\/p>\n<p>Even with some minor control issues, there is a lot to love in this game, even if you never picked up the original. Highly recommended if you&#8217;re even a little bit curious.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/17633\/203076\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768347983_829_100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/alien-isolation-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alien: Isolation (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/alien_isolation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/alien-isolation-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alien: Isolation (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: SEGA \/ Developer: Creative Assembly<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 5th Dec 2019 (USA) \/ 5th Dec 2019 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $19.99 \/ $14.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/alien_isolation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alien: Isolation<\/a> is a survival horror masterpiece and straight-up one of the very best horror video games ever released.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a nerve-wracking affair \u2014 a slow, methodical game of cat and mouse against a brilliantly clever recreation of one of cinema&#8217;s most infamous killers \u2014 but if you&#8217;re up to the task you&#8217;ll find one of the most satisfying gameplay experiences in the genre; a brilliant and beautiful homage to one of the greatest sci-fi movies of all time.<\/p>\n<p>Feral Interactive has done a stellar job with this Switch port and the excellent motion controls and inclusion of all previously-released DLC only go to sweeten the deal. This is essential stuff for survival horror fans.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/astral-ascent-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Astral Ascent (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/astral_ascent\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/astral-ascent-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Astral Ascent (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: MP2 Games \/ Developer: Hibernian Workshop<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 14th Nov 2023 (USA) \/ 14th Nov 2023 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $24.99 \/ $9.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/astral_ascent\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Astral Ascent<\/a> is a prime example of a game that amounts to more than the sum of its parts. Its strong character design, hi-bit visuals, tight combat, memorable bosses, and broad build variety have all featured in games you\u2019ve probably played before\u2014there\u2019s nothing \u2018new\u2019 here.<\/p>\n<p>But to write it off as just &#8216;another one of those&#8217; in a crowded genre would be to miss out on one of the most delightful and surprising releases of 2023. Astral Ascent is comfortably one of the best roguelites available on the Switch. Don&#8217;t miss it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bad-north-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Bad North (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/bad_north\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bad-north-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Bad North (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Raw Fury \/ Developer: Plausible Concept<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 20th Aug 2018 (USA) \/ 20th Aug 2018 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $14.99 \/ $3.74<\/p>\n<p>A slice of Viking strategic combat right out of the heart of Scandinavia\u2019s indie development scene, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/bad_north\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bad North<\/a> was at the vanguard of a wave of smart yet intrinsically accessible real-time strategy titles.<\/p>\n<p>Swedish developer Plausible Concept calls it \u2018micro-strategy\u2019 and it&#8217;s the perfect encapsulation of a minimalist approach that covers everything from unit management to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/monument_valley\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Monument Valley<\/a>-style isometric art style.<\/p>\n<p>With enough enemy variance to convince you you\u2019re playing an interactive episode of the Vikings TV show, this endlessly entertaining sea of bitesize battles will teach you to fear \u2014 and love \u2014 the sound of the oncoming horde.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bioshock-the-collection-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"BioShock: The Collection (Switch)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/bioshock_the_collection\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782638026_174_bioshock-the-collection-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"245\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"BioShock: The Collection (Switch)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: 2K Games \/ Developer: 2K Games<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 29th May 2020 (USA) \/ 29th May 2020 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $49.99 \/ $9.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/bioshock_the_collection\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BioShock: The Collection<\/a> combines three excellent, iconic games and all their DLC into one convincing package. Stable performance, engrossing narratives, fun gameplay, and lots of content make this one an easy recommendation, even if these releases show their age from time to time.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a series of strong single-player shooters to pick up for your Switch, it\u2019s tough to go wrong here.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/12064\/203076\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782638027_30_100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"BioShock: The Collection\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/blade-chimera-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Blade Chimera (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/blade_chimera\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/blade-chimera-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Blade Chimera (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: PLAYISM \/ Developer: Team Ladybug<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 16th Jan 2025 (USA) \/ 16th Jan 2025 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $14.99 \/ $11.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/blade_chimera\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blade Chimera<\/a> is an ode to a very specific kind of Metroidvania \u2014 the sort that eschews cryptic puzzles and an open-ended structure and revels in the simple joys of ultra-fluid movement and blasting through enemies with an ever-growing arsenal of powerful weapons and equipment.<\/p>\n<p>It may not particularly impress with its explorative or narrative aspects, but its striking, stylish identity and endlessly entertaining shoot-and-slash combat loop elevate this to the heights of the classics it\u2019s so clearly inspired by.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/blazing-chrome-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Blazing Chrome (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/blazing_chrome\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/blazing-chrome-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Blazing Chrome (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: The Arcade Crew \/ Developer: JoyMasher<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 11th Jul 2019 (USA) \/ 11th Jul 2019 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $16.99 \/ $4.24<\/p>\n<p>For those longing for a time when side-scrolling shooters ruled the roost, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/blazing_chrome\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blazing Chrome<\/a> is exactly what you&#8217;re looking for. Perfect for short sessions, its slick gameplay and old-school art direction make for an astonishingly fun game full of explosions, epic set pieces and spectacular boss battles. Its brutal difficulty may not be for everyone, but if you&#8217;re up for the challenge, then get ready for one of the most accomplished 2D action titles in years.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/blue-prince-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Blue Prince (Switch 2)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/blue-prince\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/blue-prince-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Blue Prince (Switch 2)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Raw Fury \/ Developer: Dogubomb<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 3rd Mar 2026 (USA) \/ 3rd Mar 2026 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $29.99 \/ $17.99<\/p>\n<p>If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/blue-prince\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Prince<\/a> were only about finding Room 46 and nabbing your inheritance, it would be a neat little puzzler with some fun twists along the way. For those who dive in headfirst and keep track of everything else it throws at you, however, it is so much more than that.<\/p>\n<p>Rarely has a game made us feel more clever, more lost, and more elated the deeper into it we ventured, and still some question marks remain over its deeper mysteries. Minor technical drops and a lack of cross-save aside, this remains a superb achievement and one of the finest head scratchers we&#8217;ve had the pleasure of playing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/botany-manor-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Botany Manor (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/botany_manor\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775909956_873_botany-manor-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Botany Manor (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Whitethorn Games \/ Developer: Balloon Studios<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 9th Apr 2024 (USA) \/ 9th Apr 2024 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $24.99 \/ $16.24<\/p>\n<p>It looks like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pushsquare.com\/games\/ps4\/witness\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Witness<\/a> and it plays a bit like StreetPass Garden, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/botany_manor\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Botany Manor<\/a> blooms into something that&#8217;s not only entirely its own, but also something quite special. Don&#8217;t let its cosy aesthetics fool you \u2014 Botany Manor is packed with nicely challenging, well-designed puzzles, and isn&#8217;t afraid to tackle heavy subjects, too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/catherine-full-body-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Catherine: Full Body (Switch)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/catherine_full_body\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/catherine-full-body-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"246\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Catherine: Full Body (Switch)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: SEGA \/ Developer: Studio Zero<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 7th Jul 2020 (USA) \/ 7th Jul 2020 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $49.99 \/ $9.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/catherine_full_body\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Catherine: Full Body<\/a> is a fantastic revamp of a bona fide cult classic. With an excellent new character and several new endings slickly inserted into an already highly entertaining narrative \u2013 not to mention a slew of fun new modes \u2013 this is the definitive version of an outstanding game.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve never played Catherine before, then you&#8217;re in for an absolute treat, and if you have, we&#8217;d say there&#8217;s enough new content here to make it worth diving in all over again.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/12214\/203076\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775162837_247_100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Catherine Full Body\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/contra-anniversary-collection-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Contra Anniversary Collection (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/contra_anniversary_collection\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/contra-anniversary-collection-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Contra Anniversary Collection (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Konami \/ Developer: Konami<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 11th Jun 2019 (USA) \/ 11th Jun 2019 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $19.99 \/ $7.99<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s a shame that there are fewer games here than in other Konami collections \u2014 we\u2019d have loved to have seen NES title Contra Force or the now-extinct WiiWare title <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/wiiware\/contra_rebirth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Contra ReBirth<\/a> \u2014 the ones included in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/contra_anniversary_collection\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Contra Anniversary Collection<\/a> are universally brilliant. The 8-bit and 16-bit Contra games are among the finest examples of the run \u2018n gun genre, and to have almost all of them included in a single release and emulated flawlessly is an absolute treat.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a fan of the series or a curious onlooker who\u2019s always wanted to see what the fuss was all about, this is essential.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (Switch 2)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"247\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (Switch 2)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: CD Projekt Red \/ Developer: CD Projekt Red<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 5th Jun 2025 (USA) \/ 5th Jun 2025 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $69.99 \/ $28.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition<\/a> was a remarkable launch-day port for Switch 2. CD Projekt Red&#8217;s deep, diverse, and tangible world is fully realised with impressive performance for such a low-powered device.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve not taken your first steps into Night City already, or you&#8217;re a long-time player with a portable-play itch that needs scratching, you&#8217;re in for a serious treat, choom.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" title=\"View Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 on Amazon (US)\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/29777\/203076\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775162842_419_200x200.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Product Image\"\/><\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/danganronpa-v3-killing-harmony-anniversary-edition-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/danganronpa_v3_killing_harmony_anniversary_edition\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/danganronpa-v3-killing-harmony-anniversary-edition-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Spike Chunsoft \/ Developer: Spike Chunsoft<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 3rd Dec 2021 (USA) \/ 3rd Dec 2021 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $29.99 \/ $8.99<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s difficult to get across exactly why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/danganronpa_v3_killing_harmony_anniversary_edition\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony<\/a> is so good without spoiling vast swathes of it, so we&#8217;ll keep it simple. You&#8217;ll come into the game baffled as to what the writers were thinking with some of these characters, and walk away loving each and every one of them.<\/p>\n<p>There isn&#8217;t a single moment of slack throughout the whole 40-hour playtime, it has the most extensive post-game of any title in the series, and one of the best endings to any game ever made. Go in blind and we promise you&#8217;ll be in for the ride of your life.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/danmaku-unlimited-3-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Danmaku Unlimited 3 (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/danmaku_unlimited_3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/danmaku-unlimited-3-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Danmaku Unlimited 3 (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Doragon Entertainment \/ Developer: Doragon Entertainment<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 13th Mar 2018 (USA) \/ 13th Mar 2018 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $9.99 \/ $2.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/danmaku_unlimited_3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Danmaku Unlimited 3<\/a> is a brilliantly executed \u2018best of\u2019 collection of bullet hell ideas wrapped up in a phenomenal package. It&#8217;s a standout game in the whole Switch library and even if you don\u2019t particularly like shmups \u2014 or if Japanese bullet hells are not your particular favourite flavour within the genre \u2014 exposure to the insane lightshows provided by this game might just turn you into a die-hard fan.<\/p>\n<p>We only really found one significant fault with the game: every other shmup on the system will arguably feel a little slow and dull by comparison.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dark-souls-remastered-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dark Souls: Remastered (Switch)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/dark_souls_remastered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dark-souls-remastered-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"249\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dark Souls: Remastered (Switch)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Bandai Namco \/ Developer: FromSoftware<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 19th Oct 2018 (USA) \/ 19th Oct 2018 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $39.99 \/ $19.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/dark_souls_remastered\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dark Souls: Remastered<\/a> is a faithful remaster of a touchstone in video game design that improves overall performance of the original release while preserving all of the character traits that made it such a memorable experience. While it\u2019s no less forgiving \u2014 and its menus are a little fiddly \u2014 this slick Nintendo Switch iteration offers an excellent way to experience Lordran\u2019s ultra-challenging odyssey in true handheld form.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, there&#8217;s a Solaire of Astora amiibo. Praise the Sun, indeed.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/7317\/203076\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782638047_943_100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dark Souls: Remastered\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dave-the-diver-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dave The Diver (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/dave_the_diver\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dave-the-diver-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dave The Diver (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Nexon \/ Developer: MINTROCKET<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 26th Oct 2023 (USA) \/ 25th Oct 2023 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $19.99 \/ $10.99<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, a year dominated by titanic, big-budget releases like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/legend_of_zelda_tears_of_the_kingdom\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tears of the Kingdom<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/super_mario_bros_wonder\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mario Wonder<\/a>, off-the-wall roguelike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/dave_the_diver\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dave The Diver<\/a> stepped up to the plate and knocked the ball clear of the park with a heaving swing.<\/p>\n<p>Its charming animations and writing supplement a mechanically dense experience that never stops dangling a new carrot to chase. You owe it to yourself to pick up this outstandingly funny, enthralling, and weird gem.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/26353\/203076\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775162844_937_100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"DAVE THE DIVER: Anniversary Edition\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/deaths-door-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Death's Door (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/deaths_door\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/deaths-door-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Death's Door (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Devolver Digital \/ Developer: Acid Nerve<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 23rd Nov 2021 (USA) \/ 23rd Nov 2021 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $19.99 \/ $3.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/deaths_door\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Death&#8217;s Door<\/a> is a modern classic, utilising old gameplay ideas in a new setting to make for a short and sweet experience you won\u2019t want to miss. The snappy combat, rewarding exploration, and relaxing music will stick with you once you&#8217;ve finished, and while it may not have anything &#8216;new&#8217; to offer, Death\u2019s Door is so high quality that you\u2019ll hardly have time to think about its lack of innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Any fans of Zelda or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/guides\/best-nintendo-switch-soulslike-games-games-to-play-if-you-like-dark-souls\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Soulslike games<\/a> will adore this &#8211; Acid Nerve has crafted an experience that\u2019s absolutely worth your time and money.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/20640\/203076\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782638051_686_100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Death's Door: Ultimate Edition\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/20271\/203076\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775162846_605_100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Death's Door\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dicefolk-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dicefolk (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/dicefolk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775909983_943_dicefolk-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dicefolk (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Good Shepherd Entertainment \/ Developer: LEAP Game Studios<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 20th Jun 2024 (USA) \/ 20th Jun 2024 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $14.99 \/ $5.99<\/p>\n<p>An attractive art style, strong combat system, and meaningful player choices make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/dicefolk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dicefolk<\/a> a brilliant addition to the library, as it manages to feel fresh without getting too far away from the core ideas that make these sorts of games so addictive and popular.<\/p>\n<p>Dicefolk is a good entry point to the genre, in fact; approachable without being patronising and it\u2019s tons of fun once you get a grasp of its various quirks.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/disney-illusion-island-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Disney Illusion Island (Switch)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/disney_illusion_island\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/disney-illusion-island-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"245\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Disney Illusion Island (Switch)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Disney Games \/ Developer: Dlala Studios<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 28th Jul 2023 (USA) \/ 28th Jul 2023 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $29.99 \/ $20.99<\/p>\n<p>While you could certainly argue that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/disney_illusion_island\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Disney Illusion Island<\/a> is perhaps more of a Metroidvania than it is a straight-up 2D platformer, we reckon it strikes a wonderful balance between the two genres that it could honestly fall into either category.<\/p>\n<p>Its focus on combat-free exploration makes this a great gateway into the genre for younger audiences, and its ability to support up to four players via local co-op means that it&#8217;s an excellent option for families who want to spend a bit of time with some of the most iconic Disney characters imaginable. You can also hug each other to regain health. What more could you ask for?<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/23421\/203076\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768347992_515_100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Disney Illusion Island\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/25509\/203076\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/100x100.png\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Disney Illusion Island [Download Code - UK\/EU]\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dispatch-nintendo-switch-2-edition-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dispatch Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/dispatch-nintendo-switch-2-edition\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dispatch-nintendo-switch-2-edition-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dispatch Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: AdHoc Studio \/ Developer: AdHoc Studio<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 28th Jan 2026 (USA) \/ 29th Jan 2026 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $29.99 \/ $23.99<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the sublime writing, fantastic voiceovers, and a level of animation you&#8217;d usually expect from a big-budget streaming series, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/dispatch-nintendo-switch-2-edition\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dispatch<\/a> is the kind of superhero drama that draws you in with the sexy characters and funny one-liners, and hooks you until the bitter end with the potential of its ever-changing arcs.<\/p>\n<p>The lack of visual censorship removal options on Switch is a strange one, and some will undoubtedly find things lacking in the gameplay department, but we&#8217;re already gearing up for a potential &#8216;season 2&#8217;. It won&#8217;t be for everyone, but if it clicks, it really clicks. Is it too soon for a &#8216;rewatch&#8217;?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dodonpachi-saidaioujou-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"DoDonPachi SaiDaiOuJou (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/dodonpachi_saidaioujou\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dodonpachi-saidaioujou-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"DoDonPachi SaiDaiOuJou (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Live Wire \/ Developer: Cave Games<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 19th Dec 2024 (USA)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $34.99 \/ $31.49<\/p>\n<p>While a fine-looking affair, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/dodonpachi_saidaioujou\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DoDonPachi SaiDaiOuJou<\/a>\u2019s anime stylings are frankly unremarkable, and the incessant chatter will be turned off by many. But these are minor, skin-deep critiques of what is an incredible piece of work by the masters of the Danmaku: a series finale that showboats and regularly boils over in endless hails of gunfire, tugging you to and fro amid the heart of the storm as you forge a path to victory.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a beauty here that only Cave could achieve; a harmony of scoring and surviving; coasting on sheer adrenaline as you thread hit-boxes through pixels, hammering out routes amidst dizzyingly spectacular orchestrated chaos. It may not be easy, but oh is it worth it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/duke-nukem-3d-20th-anniversary-world-tour-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/duke_nukem_3d_20th_anniversary_world_tour\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/duke-nukem-3d-20th-anniversary-world-tour-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Gearbox Publishing \/ Developer: 3D Realms<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 23rd Jun 2020 (USA) \/ 23rd Jun 2020 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $9.99 \/ $2.49<\/p>\n<p>A masterpiece to this day, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/duke_nukem_3d_20th_anniversary_world_tour\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Duke Nukem 3D<\/a> is done proud by this Switch conversion. It looks and runs brilliantly, the online options are a welcome inclusion and it&#8217;s not compromised in any way from its earlier console release<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a shame that a handful of previously available expansion packs are missing, but given the low price of World Tour Edition, it feels churlish to complain. In the words of the Duke himself, come get some.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/far-lone-sails-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"FAR: Lone Sails (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/far_lone_sails\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/far-lone-sails-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"FAR: Lone Sails (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Mixtvision \/ Developer: Okomotive<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 18th Aug 2019 (USA) \/ 18th Aug 2019 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $14.99 \/ $2.24<\/p>\n<p>Without saying a word, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/far_lone_sails\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FAR: Lone Sails<\/a> conveys a poignant tale of hope and perseverance, masterfully balancing style with substance for an experience that feels every bit as sublime as it looks. Sure, you could grumble about its relative shortness, the occasionally obtuse puzzles and the very, very minor control issues, but these problems dissolve away once you&#8217;re invested in the journey. We highly recommend that you give this a spin.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fast-fusion-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fast Fusion (Switch 2)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/fast-fusion\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fast-fusion-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fast Fusion (Switch 2)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Shin&#8217;en Multimedia \/ Developer: Shin&#8217;en Multimedia<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 5th Jun 2025 (USA) \/ 5th Jun 2025 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $14.99 \/ $10.49<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/fast-fusion\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fast Fusion<\/a> may not have the most comprehensive collection of tracks, but it&#8217;s easily the most accomplished entry in Shin&#8217;en Multimedia&#8217;s series so far. The new jump ability adds a new layer of strategy to the gameplay, while experimenting with the fusion mechanic to find the perfect vehicle is a joy.<\/p>\n<p>The occasional grinding to save up money can be a momentary drag, but if you&#8217;re after something a bit more &#8216;hardcore&#8217; than Mario Kart World, Fast Fusion is a no-brainer, and an absolute must-buy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fast-rmx-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fast RMX (Switch eShop)\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/fast_rmx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fast-rmx-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fast RMX (Switch eShop)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Shin&#8217;en Multimedia \/ Developer: Shin&#8217;en Multimedia<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 3rd Mar 2017 (USA) \/ 3rd Mar 2017 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $19.99 \/ $13.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/fast_rmx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FAST RMX<\/a> is as good as the Wii U original and then some.<\/p>\n<p>Updated visuals, more tracks, more vehicles; it was an utterly outstanding launch title for the Switch and it holds up very well to this day, keeping the futuristic high-speed racing game alive in the absence of a modern, flagship <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/n64\/f-zero_x\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">F-Zero<\/a> game. With the console&#8217;s ability to allow multiplayer on the go rolled in, this is without doubt essential for racing fans with a Switch.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/9796\/203076\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782638066_336_100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fast RMX - Download code\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Summer has kicked off, which means it&#8217;s time for the obligatory seasonal eShop sale from Nintendo. 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