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Reviews Featuring ‘Emio – The Smiling Man’, Plus Today’s New Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
This article reviews several new Nintendo Switch releases including Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, Nour: Play With Your Food, Fate/stay night REMASTERED, and the TOKYO CHRONOS & ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos TWIN PACK. It also covers new releases like Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku and Gimmick! 2, along with a comprehensive list of current and expiring sales on the eShop, featuring titles like No Man's Sky and Moonlighter.
ChildStory, a dark atmospheric adventure game, drops on Nintendo Switch this month
StaminaZero and Orange Orangers announced that the dark atmospheric adventure game ChildStory will be released on Nintendo Switch on March 26, 2026. The game explores themes of memory, fear, and growing up, and features bullet hell boss battles.
Omega Phenex - Japanese Indie Mecha Game Merges Ace Combat with Armored Core - GameHaunt
Omega Phenex Commenced Project Six is a high-speed mech combat game set to launch on Steam for PC in 2027. Developed by an independent Japanese studio, it aims to blend the tactical customization of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon with the aerial flight dynamics of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. The game will feature deep mech customization, vertical bullet hell combat, and scenic open environments.
Review: Minishoot' Adventures - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Zelda Meets Twin-Stick Shooter Make A Lovely Pairing
Minishoot' Adventures on Nintendo Switch successfully blends Zelda-like exploration and dungeon crawling with twin-stick shooter mechanics and bullet-hell combat. The game features a straightforward upgrade system for the player's ship and offers multiple difficulty options, including one for newcomers. Despite its relatively short playtime, the game's charming art style, excellent music, and solid performance make for a highly satisfying experience with potential for a sequel.
Fan favorite shoot’em up Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition launches for Nintendo Switch May 14th
Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition, a cult classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up, is launching for Nintendo Switch on May 14th. It will be available digitally on the eShop and as part of the Söldner-X Complete Collection, which also includes Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer. Physical editions are available for pre-order through Playasia.
Pixel Doors and Beyond the Pixels® Announce Publishing Partnership for Bonkers Cute-em-up ‘Astro Burn’ - Breaking at GDC
Indie publisher Pixel Doors and London-based studio Beyond the Pixels have announced a publishing partnership for their upcoming game, Astro Burn. This fast-paced sidescroller cute-em-up features bullet-hell chaos and a unique weapon system. A playable demo is currently available on Steam for PC and Mac, with other platforms under consideration.
Homura Hime Achievements Guide - How to 100% on Steam
This guide details how to achieve 100% of the achievements in the action RPG Homura Hime. It lists all 50+ achievements, including specific requirements for tasks like capturing enemy heads, performing special attacks, and defeating bosses. The game mixes hack and slash combat with bullet hell elements and is available on Steam.
Homura Hime, an anime-style 3D action game, in the works for Nintendo Switch 2
Homura Hime, an anime-style 3D action game combining exhilarating thrills with bullet hell gameplay, is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2 and is slated for release later this year. Developed by Crimson Dusk and published by Playism, the game will feature projectile dodging, combo unleashing, and parry mechanics against demonic enemies.
Review - RAIDEN V - Director's Cut - Great, but not as good as Raiden IV!
Raiden V: Director's Cut offers classic shoot 'em up gameplay with impressive music and replayability, though it lacks some content from previous titles and features a busy UI. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, featuring local co-op and multiple paths. While visually it doesn't surpass Raiden IV, its core mechanics and epic soundtrack make it a strong entry in the series.
Homura Hime, an anime-style 3D action game, in the works for Nintendo Switch 2
Homura Hime, an anime-style 3D action game featuring bullet hell elements, is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2 and is slated for release later this year. Developed by Crimson Dusk and published by Playism, the game will challenge players to dodge projectiles, unleash combos, and utilize parries against demonic enemies.
Two fantastic indie games not named Blue Prince also just arrived on Switch
Two indie games, Minishoot' Adventures and Öoo, have launched on Nintendo Switch, with Minishoot' Adventures also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Minishoot' Adventures is an action RPG twin-stick bullet-hell shooter, while Öoo is a critically acclaimed puzzle platformer.
The Switch 2 just shadow-dropped two of the best indie games of recent years
Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase revealed that two highly acclaimed indie titles, Blue Prince and Minishoot' Adventures, are now available on Nintendo Switch 2. The showcase also featured new releases and ports like Rotwood, Blighted, and Woodo, with several games scheduled for release throughout 2026.
A Plane Dating Sim? Kamikaze Lassplanes @ PAX East 2024 - The Game Fanatics
Kamikaze Lassplanes is an upcoming action visual novel developed by Inky Dreams Studios, blending bullet hell shooter mechanics with dating sim elements in a steampunk setting. The game was showcased at PAX East 2024, offering a unique genre combination for players interested in visual novels and shooters.
Fast Food Wars - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
Fast Food Wars is a new browser-based HTML5 bullet-hell shoot 'em up game featuring procedurally generated levels, random power-ups, and intense boss battles. Players can collect buffs and weapons to create synergies as they fight to reclaim restaurant territories. The game is currently in development and available to wishlist on Steam.
BROTANK – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
BROTANK is a new bullet-hell roguelike game where players control a squad of three tanks in fast-paced, 30-minute runs through a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The game features nearly 50 unique weapons, a deep equipment synergy system, wave-based combat, and boss battles, with meta-progression for tank upgrades and unlockable powers. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Twilight Parade – Moonlit Monokoke Review
Twilight Parade – Moonlit Monokoke is a shallow anime-themed bullet hell shoot 'em up that struggles with a lack of challenge and progression. While the game features solid graphics, a unique rock soundtrack, and a low price point, its core gameplay loop feels repetitive and overly reliant on its visual presentation. The reviewer found the boss battles to be excessively long and the overall experience lacking substance.
Wings of Seduction Steam Review
Wings of Seduction: Bust 'em Out is an auto-shooter with explicit adult content, but its core gameplay is surprisingly robust. While the adult scenes are brief and the visual focus is on action over explicit details, the game offers deep customization and challenging levels. The reviewer recommends it as a "Must Play" for its solid auto-shooter mechanics, scoring it a 9 out of 10.
