What’s happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop? This week’s highlights include a second Tomb Raider collection as well as Afterlove EP. Sounds like just the thing for Valentine’s Day.
Last year saw the release of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered on the Nintendo Switch. Now that we’ve had time to enjoy that collection, it’s surely time for some more of Lara Croft’s adventures. Tomb Raider IV-VI remastered presents the next three games in the long-running series. Fun fact, February 14 is Lara Croft’s birthday. What better way to celebrate than with some tomb raiding with Lara? We can’t think of any.
Meanwhile, Afterlove EP combines a visual novel with rhythm and adventure elements in a new outing from the creator of Coffee Talk. This interesting combo provides the unique challenge of creating an EP of music, set among striking visuals and unique audio, and coupled with multiple endings. It sounds like an interesting take on the genre that could be worth checking out.
There’s also new music on the Nintendo Music app, as well as an update to the Switch Online collection in the form of Wario Land 4. In other words, there’s a lot happening! We’ll be sure to chat through some of these on our next episode of the Pure Nintendo Podcast, so stay tuned.
There’s also a long list of new titles to contemplate, so let’s get to it. Check out the latest eShop games below. Let us know what you’re playing this weekend!
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:
- Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered – Play this remastered collection of classic Tomb Raider games featuring Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. Travel the globe, uncover the secrets of Lara Croft’s past and shed light on the mystery of her disappearance. Experience each game with the original polygonal models or swap to the remastered graphics at any time. Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is available on Lara Croft’s birthday, tomorrow, Feb. 14. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop!
- Afterlove EP – From the creative director of What Comes After and Coffee Talk comes a stirring narrative about love, loss and lyricism. Set in Jakarta, Indonesia, the game follows the young musician Rama, who struggles to compose music after his girlfriend Cinta passes away. A mix of visual novel, rhythm game and narrative adventure elements, Afterlove EP challenges you to complete an EP of music to fulfill a promise made to Cinta. There are multiple endings based on the choices you make, an original soundtrack from Indonesian band L’alphalpha and striking art direction from Soyatu. Start anew in Afterlove EP, launching on the Nintendo Switch system tomorrow, Feb. 14. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.
Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online
- Wario Land 4 – Loot-hungry Wario has discovered his biggest score yet: a fabulous golden pyramid filled with riches! Trouble is, its denizens don’t want to give up the treasure easily, but that hasn’t stopped Wario before! While our greedy hero is no longer invincible as in his previous platform adventures, he can undergo amazing transformations that aid him in his quest — like becoming Vampire Bat Wario, Bouncy Wario and even Zombie Wario! Wario Land 4 will be available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on Feb. 14.
Digital Spotlight
- One Team, One Dream – Teamwork makes the dream work, so why not check out some games featuring dynamic duos this Valentine’s Day! Unleash the power of Mario and Luigi’s brotherly bond to overcome adversity, thwart foes and restore the fractured world of Concordia in the Mario & Luigi: Brothership game. After hanging out with the Mario Bros., step into the spotlight in the Princess Peach: Showtime! game, where Princess Peach and Stella — Sparkle Theater’s guardian — must reclaim the stage from Grape and the Sour Bunch using an array of showstopping transformations and abilities. Afterward, traverse fantastical landscapes with Noah and Mio, who must shelve their mutual distrust and work together to learn the truths of their world in the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 game. No matter the type of bond, you can experience these powerful partnerships exclusively on Nintendo Switch!
Demos
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – Do you hear that rumble in the jungle? Join Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong as they stomp, blast and roll across Donkey Kong Island on a mission to recover their precious banana hoard from the nefarious Tiki Tak Tribe! Venture through 80 levels across nine worlds, uncovering secrets and unlocking extras along the way. Play solo or grab a friend and work together in two-player local co-op to blast past obstacles and find those bananas! A free demo of the Donkey Kong Country Returns HD game is available now on Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo Music
- A Soundtrack that Shines – Set off on an audio adventure through the soaring soundtrack of the Golden Sun game, available now on Nintendo Music, the smart-device app for Nintendo soundtracks**. Relive moments from the classic Game Boy Advance RPG, including thrilling battle themes, the atmospheric Dungeon Theme and the music that plays when encountering the heroes’ sworn enemies. Nintendo Music is exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online members. For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.
- Legendary Leitmotifs – A new playlist enters the fray! “The Final Battles” playlist features iconic final boss tracks from Nintendo game series such as Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon and more. If you haven’t reached the end of your adventure yet, don’t worry! You can enable the Spoiler Prevention feature for games you want to hide track info about, so you can experience the music firsthand during those fated final encounters in-game.
Activities
- Tetris® 99 45th MAXIMUS CUP – Swing into action and stack your way to victory with DK and Diddy Kong when Donkey Kong Country Returns HD barrel-blasts onto Tetris® 99 for its 45th MAXIMUS CUP event! Nintendo Switch Online members playing the Tetris 99 online* mode during the event period can collect 100 event points to unlock a new theme featuring art, music and Tetrimino designs inspired by Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. The Tetris 99 45th MAXIMUS CUP event will run from Feb. 13 at 11 p.m. PT to Feb. 17 at 10:59 p.m. PT.
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