Big sale time! Ring that bell! I’m not exactly sure what a Recollection Collection Sale is, but I think Nintendo’s trying to dovetail it in with the release of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. The most important thing to know is that a ton of games are on sale right now at some very elegant prices. How to wade through it all? As ever, TouchArcade is here to help you out with a list of fifteen hot discounts you should consider during this sale. There aren’t any first-party games on this time around, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have plenty to choose from. No particular order as usual, so let’s get into the deals!
The House in Fata Morgana: Dreams of the Revenants Edition ($15.99 from $39.99)
The House in Fata Morgana: Dreams of the Revenants Edition from NOVECT has one of the best stories in gaming. Unlike Ace Attorney or Danganronpa that blend in visual novel style storytelling with adventure gameplay, The House in Fata Morgana is a pure visual novel. The gothic aesthetic is also brilliant here. While The House in Fata Morgana is available on other platforms, the Switch version brings all the features from the PS4 version to a portable for the first time. If you’ve ever wanted to experience a pure visual novel with a story that will stick with you for years, The House in Fata Morgana is perfect for you. The soundtrack is also worth checking out alongside the game. –Mikhail Madnani
Unicorn Overlord ($41.99 from $59.99)
The latest Vanillaware game brings the developer’s stylish touch to the tactical turn-based RPG genre. With that said, think less Tactics Ogre and more Ogre Battle for this game. Travel the world, build your army, assemble units, and fight against fate to take your rightful position. It looks and sounds fantastic, and the gameplay is really quite excellent once you get to grips with it. At this sale price, it’s a real steal for those looking for something crunchy to chew on.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 ($15.99 from $39.99)
While you’ll have to give up on some of the visual razzle-dazzle and brisker loading times of the other versions, this is a fine way to play Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. It’s easily the best handheld Tony Hawk game yet, and that’s worth quite a lot. And while those with other options for playing on their TVs would do well to exercise them, if this is your only means of playing this superb reboot, I don’t think you’ll be upset with it in the least. There’s just so much here to enjoy, and it makes me a bit sad that we lost a potential Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 to the Call of Duty machine. Oh well. Enjoy this one at a nice discount. It has good summer vibes.
Puyo Puyo Tetris ($3.99 from $19.99)
Four measly dollars for Puyo Puyo Tetris? Four bucks? That’s like two bananas in the current economy! If you like falling block puzzlers, you should have this. If you don’t already have it, you can correct that by dropping four crisp virtual one dollar bills down, plus taxes. It’s a great game that blends two legendary games together, and if you don’t care for the mix you can still have a great time playing each separately.
Loop Hero ($5.24 from $14.99)
Loop Hero is as hard to put down as the finest of idle games, but with enough meat on its bones to make it feel like your input actually matters. It’s the kind of game that has something to offer no matter how much or how little time you have to throw at it, and one that will likely keep you coming back now and then to play again. While it isn’t the most challenging of affairs, it’s certainly engaging and full of enough surprises to keep your interest over the long haul. At a discount price, it’s hard to say no.
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft ($22.49 from $29.99)
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft does exactly what it says on the tin, presenting the first three adventures of the famous heroine with some optional improvements to help them shine a little brighter. These games have a feel and logic of their own, and those wading into them for the first time might find the games hard to wrap their heads around. For better or worse, this is the original Tomb Raider trilogy, and if you’re going to play them this is the best way to do it. While this isn’t the biggest of discounts, when you consider how much game you’re getting here, I think a little goes a long way.
Pocky & Rocky Reshrined ($20.99 from $29.99)
Following on from excellent remakes of Wild Guns and Ninja Warriors, Tengo Project and Natsume-Atari has made a superb remake/reimagining of the classic Pocky and Rocky. This one goes even further beyond being a simple remake, with more characters, stages, and gameplay mechanics to play with. I’ve put lots of time into this one over the last couple of years, and let me reassure you: this is the real deal. If you enjoyed the classic games or just like top-down shooters, you’ll have a blast with Pocky & Rocky Reshrined.
Gloomhaven – Gold Edition ($9.99 from $49.99)
This is another game where if you have access to another platform and don’t mind playing there, it might be in your best interests to do so. If not? Well, this Switch version gets the job done. The job of course being to bring the excellent tabletop game Gloomhaven to the digital tabletop, something it does quite well in design if not always in performance. For ten bucks you get a generous helping here, so if you like what you get you’re going to have a lot to do.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge ($16.24 from $24.99)
I will recommend this game at the drop of a hat, and a new low price is a great excuse to push it on everyone again. Really and truly, this is one of my favorite games of the last five years. It’s a game I can just jump into and play, knowing it will give me a good time. This love letter to the Turtles and the classic Konami Turtles games is packed full of great stages, fun characters, and interesting challenges. It’s all wrapped up in an excellent presentation that really drives this game home as a bridge between the old and the new. The fantastic DLC is also on sale at a new low price.
We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie Special Edition ($14.79 from $39.99)
Katamari Damacy is a great concept that unfortunately got diluted more and more with each additional installment, but this first follow-up (and the last worked on by series creator Keita Takahashi) carries itself very well. The remake is a good one, and if you’ve enjoyed rolling things up in the first game or are new to the series, you’ll have an equally good time with this wild trip through the King of All Cosmos’ past.
Jack Jeanne ($29.99 from $49.99)
Jack Jeanne is easily the best otome game you can play right now, if you’re ok with rhythm gameplay. I love rhythm games and good quality otome games so Jack Jeanne feels tailor made for me. If you enjoy rhythm games but haven’t been able to get into the otome sub genre yet, this is for you. Just go buy Jack Jeanne. –Mikhail Madnani
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged ($19.99 from $49.99)
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged is just as fun of an arcade racer as the first game, and the various tweaks and improvements to the formula makes it a far smoother experience. Some players might run into some issues with the challenging post-game content, but that’s why it’s in the post-game. If you enjoyed the first game, you’ll probably like this one even more. Series newcomers should feel comfortable jumping immediately to this sequel, too.
Kingdom Come Deliverance Royal Edition ($34.99 from $49.99)
Kingdom Come Deliverance: Royal Edition brings the game to the Nintendo Switch in about as good a form as the hardware is capable of, thanks to the talented and experienced folks at Saber Interactive. While there is no mistaking this for the versions on more powerful hardware, this isn’t a bad way to play the game at all. It’s another “impossible port” to enjoy on the go for Switch owners, and one more for the list of games that will give you a lot of bang for your buck in this sale.
Pepper Grinder ($10.04 from $14.99)
Pepper Grinder is an enjoyable, unique platformer with a zippy pace, interesting mechanics, and some cool level designs. The boss battles are a bit clunky and only subtract from what is otherwise a very tight experience. It’s also worth noting that the game is quite brisk in its run-time, so do take that into account before buying. I personally think it ends a little too soon, but the discount makes that a little easier to forgive.
Braid: Anniversary Edition ($15.99 from $19.99)
Whatever you may think of the game itself (some find a lot of depth in it, others think it ain’t got no point), there is no question that this Anniversary Edition gives it the star treatment in terms of quality, options, and extras. Indeed, it’s almost worth picking up just for the extras alone. It runs really well on the Switch too, as you would hope. I think this is its first post-launch discount, so get while the getting is good!
And that’s our picks from the Recollection Collection Sale on the Nintendo Switch eShop. There are plenty more great games on sale right now, so make sure to check your wishlists and dig into the pages for your favorite publishers just to be sure you aren’t missing anything. If you have any sales you’d like to share, please hit those comments below. Thanks for reading!