New Games and Discounts on SwitchArcade: 'Fragrant Story' and More

Hello again, Switch fans! Welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 26th, 2024. Today's update is a bit lighter than usual; I'm juggling other projects, so reviews are on hold. But we've still got some new releases to explore, plus the usual sales updates. At least one of the new games looks promising, and the sales are pretty decent too. Reviews should be back tomorrow, hopefully! Let's dive in.

New Game Releases

Fragrant Story and Papaya’s Path ($7.99)

Let's clear up the mystery surrounding Fragrant Story, a late-stage Nintendo 3DS title. Initial releases were surprisingly short, clocking in at only twenty minutes. The reason? The developer rushed an incomplete version to meet Nintendo's deadline. However, subsequent updates transformed it into a much more substantial experience, now exceeding ten hours of gameplay. This version includes all updates, making it a worthwhile $8 purchase for tactical RPG fans.

Quack Jump ($3.99)

A straightforward platformer offering 40 levels of fun. It keeps things interesting with new mechanics introduced throughout. At $4, it's a decent, enjoyable diversion.

Underground Station ($7.90)

This idle game casts you as a dungeon worker trying to pay off your debts. The visuals aren't spectacular, but it's a welcome change of pace.

Sales

(North American eShop, US Prices)

Let's check the sales inbox. Limited Run Games has another sale, great news for collectors. Many of TROOOZE's titles are discounted (only a few listed here). Team17 also has some deals. On the flip side, the sale on the Front Mission remakes is ending soon. If you're interested, grab them now, as discounts seem infrequent.

Highlighted Sales

Jurassic Park Games Collection ($17.99 from $29.99 until 8/31)
The House in Fata Morgana ($19.99 from $39.99 until 8/31)
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore ($11.99 from $19.99 until 8/31)
Night Trap ($3.74 from $14.99 until 8/31)
Cosmic Star Heroine ($3.74 from $14.99 until 8/31)
Phoenotopia: Awakening ($6.99 from $19.99 until 9/7)
Enoh ($5.49 from $19.99 until 9/13)
CosmoPlayerZ ($5.49 from $10.99 until 9/13)
Knowledge Keeper ($2.49 from $4.99 until 9/13)
Three Minutes to Eight ($2.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Fall of Porcupine ($7.99 from $19.99 until 9/13)
Star Gagnant ($22.80 from $38.00 until 9/13)
Moon Dancer ($13.29 from $18.99 until 9/13)
Re:Touring ($4.99 from $9.99 until 9/13)
Life of Slime ($2.49 from $4.99 until 9/13)

Cybertrash STATYX ($4.99 from $9.99 until 9/13)
Awesome Pea 3 ($2.49 from $4.99 until 9/13)
Itorah ($3.99 from $19.99 until 9/13)
Pizza Tycoon ($2.09 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Lacuna ($1.99 from $19.99 until 9/13)
Alien Survivors: Starship Resurrection ($10.49 from $14.99 until 9/13)
World War: Battle of the Bulge ($10.49 from $14.99 until 9/13)
World War: D-Day Part One ($8.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
World War: D-Day Part Two ($8.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Out Racing: Arcade Memory ($10.49 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Last 4 Survive: The Outbreak ($8.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Modern War: Tank Battle ($1.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Counter Delta: The Bullet Rain ($1.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Haunted Dawn: Zombie Apocalypse ($1.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)

Urban Warfare: Assault ($11.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Operation Scorpion: Takedown ($11.99 from $14.99 until 9/13)
Hamster on Rails ($5.99 from $14.99 until 9/14)
Ultimate Chicken Horse ($6.74 from $14.99 until 9/14)
Our Field Trip Adventure ($3.99 from $14.50 until 9/15)
Overcooked! All You Can Eat ($15.99 from $39.99 until 9/15)
Worms Rumble ($2.99 from $14.99 until 9/15)
The Survivalists ($2.49 from $24.99 until 9/15)
Blasphemous 2 ($14.99 from $29.99 until 9/15)
Moving Out ($7.49 from $24.99 until 9/15)

Sales Ending August 27th

Aeterna Noctis ($8.99 from $29.99 until 8/27)
Arise: A Simple Story ($2.99 from $19.99 until 8/27)
ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree ($1.99 from $14.99 until 8/27)
Badland: GotY Edition ($1.99 from $5.99 until 8/27)
Bang-On Balls: Chronicles ($9.99 from $24.99 until 8/27)
Blazing Beaks ($1.99 from $14.99 until 8/27)
Bus Driving Simulator 22 ($2.99 from $27.99 until 8/27)
Chippy & Noppo ($13.99 from $19.99 until 8/27)
Cult of the Lamb ($12.49 from $24.99 until 8/27)
Descenders ($4.99 from $24.99 until 8/27)
Everdream Valley ($9.99 from $24.99 until 8/27)
Flame Keeper ($3.99 from $11.99 until 8/27)
Front Mission 1st: Remake ($17.49 from $34.99 until 8/27)
Front Mission 2: Remake ($23.44 from $34.99 until 8/27)

Gamedec: Definitive ($2.99 from $29.99 until 8/27)
LOUD: My Road to Fame ($1.99 from $7.99 until 8/27)
Nine Parchments ($4.39 from $19.99 until 8/27)
Ready, Steady, Ship! ($8.99 from $14.99 until 8/27)
Red Wings: American Aces ($1.99 from $11.99 until 8/27)
Soundfall ($4.49 from $29.99 until 8/27)
Summum Aeterna ($9.99 from $19.99 until 8/27)
SuperEpic: The Entertainment War ($1.99 from $17.99 until 8/27)
Terra Flame ($15.99 from $19.99 until 8/27)
Tools Up ($1.99 from $19.99 until 8/27)
Trine 2: Complete Story ($3.73 from $16.99 until 8/27)
Trine 3: Artifacts of Power ($4.39 from $19.99 until 8/27)
Trine Enchanted Edition ($3.29 from $14.99 until 8/27)
War Titans ($1.99 from $14.99 until 8/27)
Xiaomei & the Flame Dragon’s Fist ($8.99 from $14.99 until 8/27)

That’s it for today! Join us tomorrow for more new releases, sales, and hopefully some reviews and news. Fingers crossed for a productive day! Have a great Monday, and thanks for reading!