{"id":752631,"date":"2026-08-28T15:53:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T15:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/752631\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T15:53:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T15:53:08","slug":"84-switch-1-2-games-to-check-out-in-nintendos-blockbuster-eshop-sale-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/752631\/","title":{"rendered":"84 Switch 1 &#038; 2 Games To Check Out In Nintendo&#8217;s Blockbuster eShop Sale (US)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo&#8217;s back with another eShop sale in the US, this time focusing on what it deems to be blockbuster games from the Switch 1 &amp; 2. So in other words, these are bangers \u2013 especially since the following list is comprised of titles that we&#8217;ve awarded either 9\/10 or 10\/10. So you know you&#8217;re in for a treat.<\/p>\n<p>The sale is valid until 9th September at 11:59pm PT (so basically 10th September, let&#8217;s be honest), so you&#8217;ve got a solid handful of days to make the most of the discounts on offer here.<\/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>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><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/13-sentinels-aegis-rim-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/13_sentinels_aegis_rim\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/13-sentinels-aegis-rim-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"246\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Atlus \/ Developer: Vanillaware<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 12th Apr 2022 (USA) \/ 12th Apr 2022 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $59.99 $14.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/13_sentinels_aegis_rim\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim<\/a> is a wonderful achievement for dynamic storytelling, as it puts forth a compelling and multifaceted narrative that\u2019ll keep you guessing right up until the very end.<\/p>\n<p>This excellent story, combined with enjoyable combat portions, a striking art style, and some top-notch voice acting make for an experience that you shouldn&#8217;t miss. It\u2019s the kind of game that\u2019ll have you wishing that you could play it again for the first time, just so all its best elements could be new again.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/17630\/205614\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787932333_353_100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/absolum-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Absolum\"\/><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\/08\/absolum-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"249\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Absolum\"\/><\/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><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/30494\/205614\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787932336_755_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\/08\/ace-combat-7-skies-unknown-deluxe-edition-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition\"\/><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\/2026\/08\/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\"\/><\/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 \/ $23.99<\/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\/205614\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787932340_432_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\/08\/aegis-defenders-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Aegis Defenders\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/aegis_defenders\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/aegis-defenders-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Aegis Defenders\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Humble Games \/ Developer: GUTS Department<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 8th Feb 2018 (USA) \/ 8th Feb 2018 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $19.99 \/ $4.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/aegis_defenders\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aegis Defenders<\/a> is a fantastic game, brilliantly blending the tower defence and platforming genres in a unique way to produce a memorable and enjoyable experience.<\/p>\n<p>Lovable characters, interesting lore, plenty of secrets, engaging gameplay, and gorgeous presentation combine to make this a must-have for your Switch, a real gem on the eShop.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ai-the-somnium-files---nirvana-initiative-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative\"\/><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\/08\/ai-the-somnium-files---nirvana-initiative-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"246\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative\"\/><\/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\/205614\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787932346_975_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\/2026\/08\/alien-isolation-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alien: Isolation\"\/><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\/2026\/08\/alien-isolation-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alien: Isolation\"\/><\/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\/2026\/08\/animal-well-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Animal Well\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/animal_well\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/animal-well-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Animal Well\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Bigmode \/ Developer: Shared Memory<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 9th May 2024 (USA) \/ 9th May 2024 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $24.99 \/ $17.49<\/p>\n<p>Developer Shared Memory&#8217;s stated goal was \u201cto craft complete experiences that will be playable long after the world loses its internet connection,\u201d and screen after screen, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/animal_well\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Animal Well<\/a> excels in delighting your eyes and giving your brain something to stew on.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a riposte against a culture of post-launch updates in favour of a meticulously crafted, singular vision with potentially years\u2019 worth of discoveries baked in. By all indications, Animal Well delivers on that long-term promise and does so with a one-of-a-kind elegance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/archvale-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Archvale\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/archvale\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/archvale-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Archvale\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Humble Games \/ Developer: Idoz &amp; Phops<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 2nd Dec 2021 (USA) \/ 2nd Dec 2021 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $14.99 \/ $7.49<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/archvale\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Archvale<\/a> is a triumphant bullet-hell\/RPG genre mashup. Although you could argue its similarity to one or two recent releases, it trumps the competition with incredibly slick combat, simple and satisfying progression, and varied environments and enemies.<\/p>\n<p>The difficulty ramps up heavily as you progress to the later levels, so the inability to change difficulty on the fly may prove a bit of an issue for some players. Push through, however, and you\u2019ll find Archvale to be one of the most satisfying twin-stick games available right now.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bad-north-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Bad North\"\/><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\/08\/bad-north-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Bad North\"\/><\/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 \/ $2.99<\/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\/2026\/08\/blazing-chrome-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Blazing Chrome\"\/><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\/08\/blazing-chrome-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Blazing Chrome\"\/><\/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\/08\/capcom-beat-em-up-bundle-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/capcom_beat_em_up_bundle\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/capcom-beat-em-up-bundle-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Capcom \/ Developer: Capcom<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 18th Sep 2018 (USA) \/ 18th Sep 2018 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $19.99 \/ $9.99<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/capcom_beat_em_up_bundle\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Capcom Beat &#8216;Em Up Bundle<\/a> illustrates perfectly why the humble side-scrolling fighter was the toast of video gaming in the late &#8217;80s and early &#8217;90s. Addictive, enjoyable, and \u2014 perhaps most important of all \u2014 bloody good fun when played co-operatively with friends, all of the titles in this seven-strong compendium are worth your time, and by adding robust local and multiplayer support, Capcom has done its utmost to ensure they find favour with a whole new generation of gamers.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not a fan of the genre, then you may well be wondering what all the fuss is about, but for everyone else, this is a must-have download.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/8912\/205614\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787932361_870_100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Capcom Belt Action Collection\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cast-n-chill-nintendo-switch-2-edition-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cast n Chill - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/cast-n-chill-nintendo-switch-2-edition\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cast-n-chill-nintendo-switch-2-edition-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cast n Chill - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Wombat Brawler \/ Developer: Wombat Brawler<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 18th Dec 2025 (USA) \/ 18th Dec 2025 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $14.99 \/ $10.49<\/p>\n<p>The title says it all for this sedate little catch-&#8217;em-all fishing game. Also available on Switch 1, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/cast-n-chill-nintendo-switch-2-edition\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cast n Chill<\/a> is easily one of the nicest-looking games on either console, and one of the most effective uses of this retro pixel art style we&#8217;ve yet encountered.<\/p>\n<p>The devs have nailed little details such as the plop and pull of your float, the gentle rumble of your controller as you rake a spinner across a shoal of fish to attract them, and the weight and heft of everything, really. Oh, and you&#8217;ve got a dog with you to pet.<\/p>\n<p>With only two buttons controlling everything you do (and even an idle mode, if that&#8217;s your thing), there&#8217;s even a local co-op mode for a friend to join you in the same boat, so you can cast and chill together. Blissful.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/catherine-full-body-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Catherine: Full Body\"\/><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\/08\/catherine-full-body-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"246\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Catherine: Full Body\"\/><\/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\/205614\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787932368_319_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\/08\/chicken-police---paint-it-red-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Chicken Police - Paint it RED!\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/chicken_police_-_paint_it_red\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/chicken-police---paint-it-red-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Chicken Police - Paint it RED!\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: HandyGames \/ Developer: The Wild Gentlemen<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 5th Nov 2020 (USA) \/ 5th Nov 2020 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $19.99 \/ $4.99<\/p>\n<p>An extremely impressive first game from The Wild Gentlemen, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/chicken_police_-_paint_it_red\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicken Police &#8211; Paint it RED!<\/a> is one of the best visual novel\/adventure games we&#8217;ve played in a long, long time and one hell of an absorbing tale. It looks and runs great on the Switch, with only a couple of really minuscule interface issues which are easily ignored.<\/p>\n<p>At roughly eight or nine hours, the story is surprisingly lengthy, but we were never bored and wanted to investigate every little thing just to wring out more precious droplets of banter and fascination. Chicken Police is a polished, captivating experience and we&#8217;re very excited for whatever&#8217;s coming next from this team.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/contra-anniversary-collection-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Contra Anniversary Collection\"\/><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\/08\/contra-anniversary-collection-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Contra Anniversary Collection\"\/><\/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\/08\/crawl-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Crawl\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/crawl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/crawl-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Crawl\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Powerhoof \/ Developer: Powerhoof<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 19th Dec 2017 (USA) \/ 19th Dec 2017 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $14.99 \/ $4.49<\/p>\n<p>We really like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/crawl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Crawl<\/a>, and we\u2019d bet our collected stash of gold and wrath you will, too. A dungeon-crawling hack-and-slash affair with roguelike elements, one player is the hero trying to get through a dungeon and the others play as monster-controlling ghosts attempting to kill said hero and take their place.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s an everyone-for-themselves free-for-all, yet there are opportunities for frantic 3v1 co-operative play \u2014 a necessity when all the non-hero ghost characters must take joint control of bosses the hero faces. It\u2019s great fun in single-player thanks to some aggressive AI, but that consistent danger takes on a new dimension when you and three of your friends are jostling for XP and that all-important killing blow.<\/p>\n<p>Competitive couchplay doesn\u2019t get much better than this on Switch.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cuphead-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cuphead\"\/><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/cuphead\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cuphead-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cuphead\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publisher: StudioMDHR \/ Developer: StudioMDHR<\/p>\n<p>Release Date: 18th Apr 2019 (USA) \/ 18th Apr 2019 (UK\/EU)<\/p>\n<p>Price: $19.99 \/ $13.99<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/cuphead\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cuphead<\/a> was an absolute masterpiece when it originally launched on Xbox One and nothing was sacrificed in its move to the Switch.<\/p>\n<p>A run-and-gun boss battler dressed up like a 1930s Fleischer or Disney animated short, it\u2019s the same visually jaw-dropping, aurally delightful, knuckle-whiteningly difficult game it was on Microsoft\u2019s console and the Switch\u2019s library is all the better for its presence. Its focus on intense boss battles won\u2019t be to everyone\u2019s tastes, but as long as you know what you\u2019re getting yourself into, we can\u2019t recommend it enough. Just look at it!<\/p>\n<p>And the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/cuphead_-_the_delicious_last_course\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Delicious Last Course<\/a> is the icing on the cake.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition\"\/><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\/2026\/08\/cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"247\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition\"\/><\/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 \/ $29.39<\/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\/205614\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787932378_233_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\/08\/danganronpa-v3-killing-harmony-anniversary-edition-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition\"\/><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\/08\/danganronpa-v3-killing-harmony-anniversary-edition-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition\"\/><\/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\/08\/dave-the-diver-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dave The Diver\"\/><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\/08\/dave-the-diver-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dave The Diver\"\/><\/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\/205614\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787932384_956_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\/08\/deaths-door-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Death's Door\"\/><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\/2026\/08\/deaths-door-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Death's Door\"\/><\/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\/205614\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787932387_809_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\/205614\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787932388_329_100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Death's Door\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nintendo&#8217;s back with another eShop sale in the US, this time focusing on what it deems to be&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":752632,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[59,195,376,3965,1106,86,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-752631","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-gb","tag-guides","tag-nintendo-switch-2","tag-sales","tag-switch-eshop","tag-technology","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/752631","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=752631"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/752631\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/752632"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=752631"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=752631"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=752631"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}