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The Merlies Nintendo Switch Review — Cozy Metroidvania with Nest-Building Parkour Puzzles
A focused review of The Merlies on Nintendo Switch: a cozy Metroidvania where you rebuild a nest, collect merlies and structures, solve parkour puzzles, and enjoy up...
Nintendo Switch Online Nearly a Decade Old: How the Service Grew from NES to GameCube and Beyond
A look at Nintendo Switch Online's evolution since its 2018 launch, the console libraries and exclusive multiplayer experiments like Tetris 99 and F-Zero 99, and...
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance on Nintendo Switch 2 — Native Release Improves Performance but Offers No Upgrade Path
A detailed look at Shinobi: Art of Vengeance's native Nintendo Switch 2 release from SEGA and Lizardcube, covering performance fixes, save transfer, lack of upgrade...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Review Roundup — Konami and Evil Empire's New Entry Ahead of 14 October Launch
An authoritative look at early reviews for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse from Konami and Evil Empire, including Push Square's PS5 impressions and Nintendo Life's review...
Well Dweller Nintendo Switch Review: Dark Fairy-Tale Metroidvania with Haunting Art and Tight Exploration
An in-depth look at Well Dweller on Nintendo Switch. Explore its metroidvania design, climbing-focused movement, evocative hand-crafted art, boss encounters, and...
Echo Weaver Launch: Akupara Games and Moonlight Kids Release Time-Loop Metroidvania on Nintendo Switch 2
Echo Weaver from Akupara Games and Moonlight Kids has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 and is available on the Nintendo eShop. Read an overview of the time-loop...
Silver Pines Launch Trailer: New Survival Horror Metroidvania Arrives on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Silver Pines, a survival horror Metroidvania, has debuted with an official launch trailer and is now available on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo...
Muramasa: Revenant Blades Preview — Vanillaware’s Metroidvania Remaster Channels 2D Devil May Cry on Nintendo Switch
Hands-on preview of Muramasa: Revenant Blades from Vanillaware. Gameplay impressions, platform notes, legacy history from the 2009 Wii original and Vita re-release.
Rabbit's Tale Nintendo Switch: Golden Bug Studios' Metroidvania Roguelike Expected Late 2027
Golden Bug Studios has announced Rabbit's Tale for Nintendo Switch, a hand-drawn Metroidvania roguelike set in a procedural purple Void. Read the details, features,...
Fallosophy Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for End of 2026 by Reliable Plumbing Services
Reliable Plumbing Services has announced a Nintendo Switch version of Fallosophy, the pinball-platformer that debuted on PC. The Switch port is slated for late 2026;...
Fountains Nintendo Switch 2 Update Adds 120fps and Exclusive Gauntlet Mode
Fountains developer John Pywell has released a free Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade on the eShop that adds 120fps support and an exclusive Gauntlet Mode. Read about...
Fountains Switch 2 Edition Released by Crunching Koalas — Gauntlet Mode and 120 FPS Support
Crunching Koalas has released a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Fountains, adding an exclusive Gauntlet Mode, 120 FPS support, a free upgrade path for original Switch...
Well Dweller Launches on Nintendo eShop — Metroidvania Offers Switch 2 Enhancements
Well Dweller, a dark fairy-tale Metroidvania, is now available on the Nintendo eShop with a new launch trailer and special enhancements when played on Nintendo Switch 2.
Well Dweller on Nintendo Switch: Kyle Thompson’s 2026 Metroidvania Launches September 22
Well Dweller, a new Metroidvania developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios, launched on Nintendo Switch on September 22, 2026. Here’s an...
Blighted Delayed to 2027 — Drinkbox Confirms Extra Time for Polish Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Drinkbox has pushed Blighted to 2027 to allow additional polish. The Metroidvania action RPG from the studio behind Guacamelee will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 when...
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement trailer — Tokyo Game Show 2026 gameplay, 2027 release window and platforms
505 Games and ArtPlay debuted a new Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement trailer at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Read verified details on gameplay, composer news, and the...
Heart Machine Layoffs: Hyper Light Drifter Studio Faces Closure After Publisher Pulls Funding
Heart Machine founder Alx Preston confirms studio layoffs after a publisher abandoned funding for an unannounced title. Background on Hyper Light Drifter, Solar Ash,...
Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed for January 28, 2027
Inti Creates has announced a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark, arriving January 28, 2027, with enhanced performance, GameShare co-op,...
The Merlies Nintendo Switch Release: Solarpunk Metroidvania Lands on eShop September 29, 2026
The Merlies, a no-combat Metroidvania from Arte France and Darjeeling Productions with Blue Ramen Studio, launches digitally on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop...
Shellbound for Nintendo Switch 2: Fake Lobster and Kinetic Publishing Announce Parasitic Metroidvania
Shellbound, a new parasitic Metroidvania from Fake Lobster and Kinetic Publishing, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and the Nintendo eShop in Summer 2028. Read developer...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Trailer Highlights Iconic 'Bloody Tears' Ahead of Nintendo Switch Launch
Konami released a new gameplay trailer for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, featuring a rendition of the series' 'Bloody Tears' theme. The game is scheduled to launch on...
Greak 2: Alliance of the Storms Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2027 — Team17 and Navegante Announce
Team17 and Navegante reveal Greak 2: Alliance of the Storms for Nintendo Switch, a hand-drawn cooperative Metroidvania arriving in 2027. Read the full overview,...
Wilderings: The Lost Spring Nintendo Switch Release Window Confirmed for Spring 2027
Herobeat Studios announces Wilderings: The Lost Spring — a creature-collecting roguelite coming to Nintendo Switch in Spring 2027. BAFTA-winning team behind Endling...
Akatori Nintendo Switch 2 Confirmed: Contrast Games Announces 2027 eShop Release
Contrast Games has confirmed Akatori for Nintendo Switch 2, a 2.5D momentum-driven Metroidvania arriving on the Nintendo eShop in 2027. Read verified details on...
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 — August Nintendo eShop Releases & Metal Gear Solid Collection
A roundup of this week’s North American Nintendo Download: ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 lead August releases on Nintendo...
Shellbound Nintendo Switch 2 Release Confirmed for Summer 2028 — Fake Lobster and Kinetic Publishing Announce Metroidvania
Shellbound, a Metroidvania set on a colossal snail, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in Summer 2028. Fake Lobster and Kinetic Publishing reveal gameplay systems...
Demake86 Metroid Fan Game: Browser Playable 'Legally Distinct' Homage from opossumcarrion
Demake86 is a browser-playable Metroid-inspired fan game created by opossumcarrion to mark the 40th anniversary of the original 1986 Metroid. The tiny demake...
Constance Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed for 30 July 2026
Constance, the hand-drawn Metroidvania from ByteRockers Games, Parco Games and Blue Backpack, launches on Nintendo Switch 2 via the eShop on 30 July 2026 with a free...
Akatori Switch 2 Release 2027: HypeTrain Digital Confirms Next-Gen Launch
Akatori, the staff-centric Metroidvania originally announced for Nintendo Switch in 2024, has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 according to publisher HypeTrain...
Fountains Nintendo Switch 2026: Crunching Koalas and John Pywell Bring Soulslike Pixel-Art RPG to Switch
Fountains, a top-down Soulslike from developer John Pywell and publisher Crunching Koalas, is confirmed for Nintendo Switch in 2026. Read details on gameplay,...
Echo Weaver Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date: Echo Weaver Launches October 8 on Nintendo Switch 2
Echo Weaver from Akupara Games and Moonlight Kids arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8. Read about the time-loop metroidvania, gameplay mechanics, and the...
Silver Pines Nintendo Switch Release: Team17 and Wych Elm Announce October 8, 2026 eShop Launch
Silver Pines, the eerie indie survival-horror from developer Wych Elm and publisher Team17, arrives on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop on 8 October 2026. Read...
Wandersky Nintendo Switch Announcement: TinyPotionTree Confirms New Top-Down Metroidvania
TinyPotionTree has announced Wandersky for Nintendo Switch. Learn about the single-arrow mechanic, floating world of Hyndara, and what we know so far.
MIO: Memories in Orbit Physical Edition Coming October 2026 — Pix'n Love Confirms Limited Nintendo Switch Release
Pix'n Love will release a limited physical edition of MIO: Memories in Orbit for Nintendo Switch in October 2026, with a Collector's Edition following in winter....
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Recompiled for PC — NocturneRecomp Brings Xbox Live Arcade Build to Windows and Linux
A static recompilation of Konami's Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Xbox Live Arcade build lets owners build a native x86_64 version for Windows and Linux using the...
Constance Nintendo Switch 2: 2D Hand-Drawn Metroidvania Gets Free Upgrade, 120fps Mode and 1440p Quality
Constance, the 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania announced by ByteRockers Games, Parco Games and Blue Backpack, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with a free upgrade for...
Silver Pines Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed: Team17 and Wych Elm Set October 8, 2026 Launch
Team17 and developer Wych Elm have confirmed Silver Pines for Nintendo Switch, arriving digitally on the Nintendo eShop worldwide on October 8, 2026. Read an overview...
Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch — Selecta Play and Dormidin Studio Set 9 September 2026 Launch
Selecta Play and Dormidin Studio have announced Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster for Nintendo Switch, releasing digitally on the Nintendo eShop and at retail on 9...
Axel Quest Nintendo Switch Release: Ratalaika Games and PowerSlash Studios Launch Retro Metroidvania on June 26
Axel Quest arrives on Nintendo Switch June 26 via Ratalaika Games and PowerSlash Studios. Learn about features, price ($5.99), and where to buy on the eShop.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Nintendo Switch 2 release date — SEGA confirms 24 September 2026 launch
SEGA confirms Shinobi: Art of Vengeance for Nintendo Switch 2, developed in collaboration with Lizardcube, arriving physically and digitally on the Nintendo eShop...
Kong: Survivor Instinct Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed — 7Levels Announces September 30, 2026 Launch
7Levels has announced that Kong: Survivor Instinct will arrive on Nintendo Switch on September 30, 2026. Read an overview of the 2.5D action-adventure, licensing...
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Review — Square Enix’s HD-2D Action Leap on Switch 2
A detailed look at The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales from Square Enix and Claytechworks, its June 18, 2026 Switch 2 release, HD-2D visuals, real-time...
Maseylia: Echoes of the Past Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed — Physical Edition Announced
Maseylia: Echoes of the Past, a 3D Metroidvania from Sol Brothers and publisher Nejcraft, is confirmed for Nintendo Switch with a physical edition; Switch 2 release...
Gemini X: Komi Games Reveals 2.5D Run-and-Gun Metroidvania for PC (Steam)
Komi Games unveils Gemini X, a 2.5D run-and-gun metroidvania for PC on Steam. Learn about the story, gameplay systems, development team pedigree and the game's 2028...
Oh My Doug! Revealed at MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026 — Hand-Drawn Metroidvania Coming to PC (Steam)
Oh My Doug!, a hand-drawn metroidvania from Odd Men In, was revealed at MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026. Learn about the Steam release plans, developer background, and...
Constance Nintendo Switch Review: Blue Backpack’s Hand-Drawn Action-Adventure
An authoritative review of Constance for Nintendo Switch by Blue Backpack — covering combat, platforming, accessibility options, map design, boss encounters, and...
Zozo and the Lost Dreams Nintendo Switch Release Set for 2026 — Red Dunes Games and Agate Announce
Red Dunes Games and Agate have announced Zozo and the Lost Dreams, a cartoon-inspired Metroidvania platformer, is coming to Nintendo Switch later in 2026.
Magical Blush Nintendo Switch: Dangen Entertainment and Alkacer Announce 2026 eShop Release
Magical Blush, a 2D action-adventure from Dangen Entertainment and Alkacer Game Studio, is coming to Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop in 2026. Read the...
Moonbrella for Nintendo Switch: Jett Williams Reveals 2D Physics-Based Metroidvania Coming to the eShop in 2026
Moonbrella, a 2D physics-based Metroidvania from indie developer Jett Williams, is coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop in 2026. Read about its speedrunning focus,...
Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn Nintendo Switch 2 Release Confirmed for 2027 by Nacon and Crea-ture
Nacon and Crea-ture announced Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn, a top-down Metroidvania based on the World of Darkness, coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Learn...
Karma Exorcist Coming to Nintendo Switch: Infini Fun and Cyclos Announce Mythology-Driven Metroidvania
Infini Fun and Cyclos have revealed Karma Exorcist, an Eastern mythology–inspired Metroidvania coming to Nintendo Switch. Read the overview, features, and trailer...
RetroSpace on Nintendo Switch 2: Kwalee and The Wild Gentlemen Target 2026 Console Release
Kwalee and The Wild Gentlemen have announced RetroSpace for new consoles, confirming a Nintendo Switch 2 version and a planned 2026 debut. Read about the game's...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Showcases New Trailer and Classic Metroidvania Gameplay at Triple-i Initiative
Motion Twin reveals fresh gameplay and iconic Parisian settings for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse at the Triple-i Initiative, highlighting a return to its Metroidvania...
Skautfold: Moonless Knight Officially Announced for Nintendo Switch With April 2026 Release Date
Skautfold: Moonless Knight, the atmospheric Metroidvania from developer Steve Gal, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch via the eShop on April 9, 2026. Dive into a...
The Perfect Pencil Review: A Surreal Metroidvania Journey on Nintendo Switch
Discover how The Perfect Pencil blends hand-drawn visuals and psychological themes in its unique Metroidvania experience on Nintendo Switch. Read our in-depth review...
Blighted Announced for Nintendo Switch 2: Drinkbox Studios Reveals Metroidvania RPG with Unique Memory System
Drinkbox Studios introduces Blighted, a Metroidvania action RPG coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Discover its innovative mechanics, co-op multiplayer, and haunting...
Adventurous Slime Launches on Nintendo Switch: New Metroidvania from Ratalaika Games and lightUP
Adventurous Slime, a mini Metroidvania platformer from Ratalaika Games and lightUP, launches on Nintendo Switch this Friday, March 13, featuring retro aesthetics,...
Blue Prince Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 With Mouse Mode Support
The acclaimed puzzle roguelike Blue Prince arrives on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring Mouse Mode and an acclaimed blend of mystery and exploration.
Akatori: Contrast Games Reveals New Gameplay Trailer and Features for Nintendo Switch Metroidvania
Contrast Games unveils a fresh gameplay trailer and details for Akatori, an ambitious Metroidvania-platformer coming to Nintendo Switch in Q1 2025.
The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest Launches on Nintendo Switch with Insightful Metroidvania Adventure
The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest arrives on Nintendo Switch, offering a comedic Metroidvania based on real developer experiences. Read more for details, launch trailer,...
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