<2019>Four recommended Nintendo-Switch games with retro-like designs!

What do you imagine when you hear the word "retro game"?　Many of you must remember the pico-pico sound, the dot-picture characters, and the unique world view. Today, games with gorgeous 3D graphics have become mainstream, but there are still many games with a retro atmosphere released today.

So this time we have selected four games that you can enjoy with a nostalgic atmosphere. These are games that remind you of the days when you were crazy about games, or games that feel fresh even if you were not born yet. You may find a title that interests you. Please check them out.

Iseshima Mystery Guide: The False Black Pearl

Fly High Works

Suggested retail price (including tax)

(January 24, 2019)

A mystery unfolds in this title set in Ise-Shima. A murder case occurs, and the story leads from there to Ise-Shima. Looking at the title screen, some of you may feel that you have seen this title somewhere before. Yes, this game has the atmosphere of the mystery adventure games that dominated the Famicom (NES) market in the past. Of course, the story is completely original.

Since this title is a retro-style mystery game, the story, too, proceeds by selecting commands. This screen brings back memories! you must be an old-school gamer.

What I want to focus on here is the "grab your phone" command. If it were a retro game, would it be a phone? But since the game is set in the present day, the smartphone plays a big role. Your partner can look up all sorts of things on your phone.

There are two songs, and which one will be played is random. In addition to this, the instruction manual that you can check while playing is also a must-see, with a taste that reminds you of the NES era. The story, how to play, and even a notes section for use in strategy are provided.

A full-length mystery unfolds in Iseshima, and we hope you will take it upon yourself to uncover the truth.

Arwa's Awakening

Fly High Works

Suggested retail price (tax included)

(Released on January 10, 2019)

This title is recommended for those who want to enjoy a retro-style 2D action RPG. The peaceful land of Alwa was about to be destroyed by evil forces. There, a girl summoned from another world as the last light sets out on an adventure to save the world.

In this work, magic is utilized to move forward. Magic to create blocks that serve as footholds, magic to generate bubbles and magic to move to high places, etc. are available. Magic can also be powered up as you travel through the vast world.

By the way, you might get lost when adventuring in such a large world. ......

But don't worry! This title comes with a function that automatically maps where you walk. The locations of bosses and warp points are indicated, so you can explore dungeons with peace of mind. We encourage you to explore the vast world.

However, the difficulty level of the action is quite high, so even if you are good at action games, you may want to use the assist mode to play. If you make a mistake and fall down during the game, you will restart from the save point, but if you apply the assist mode, you can restart from where you fell down.

Downwell

Devolver Digital

Suggested retail price (tax included): 500 yen

(January 31, 2019)

An action game in which the player adventures while falling down a well. Equipped with "gun boots," a shoe-shaped weapon, the player defeats the approaching enemies while falling. The stages in this title change each time you play, so you can enjoy the action with a different feeling each time.

The stages are drawn with beautiful dots. You may want to keep looking at them, but enemies will come and attack you if you are too lazy. Use jumps to defeat enemies and aim for the deepest part of the well. However, it is tiring to just keep falling, isn't it? Therefore, there are spots in the well where you can rest.

In these spots, there are items and sometimes a store where you can take a break. Of course, you will have to wait until you enter the well to find out what is there.

I think you will get the hang of this game by trying it over and over again. Please try to find the "secret" that lies at the bottom of the well.

Ninja Striker!

Fly High Works

Suggested retail price (including tax): 500 yen

(Released on April 19, 2018)

This ninja action game features cute characters drawn with dots in action. Anyone can perform speedy ninja actions with simple button operations. By the way, aren't you wondering what kind of ninja action is?

Take a look at this screen. You can see a ninja slashing at an enemy. You can perform such cool actions with just one button. The numbers displayed while slashing at the enemy are so continuous that you cannot even read them. This action is so exhilarating and pleasant.

There are even boss enemies in this game. Please don't think that they are too cute and don't look like bosses. Unlike the zako enemies, their attacks are complex. But if you watch their movement patterns several times, you may find a way to beat them.

Please try this somewhat nostalgic ninja action game! （New Samurai)