The latest Indie World showcase from Nintendo offered a glimpse into what's coming soon to their Switch platform, ranging from underrated ports to brand-new indie announcements. All in all, the iconic handheld hybrid has never been more popular with independent studios.
But with a slew of announcements arriving in, some stand out above the rest. Many of these are simply reveals or launch windows of previously announced games, but that does not stop them from being any less exciting.
As the Nintendo Switch library prepares to get bigger with more quality gems, here are our picks for the major highlights from the recently-concluded showcase.
Perhaps the most underrated pick on this list, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is an upcoming successor to Jet Set Radio. In development under Team Reptile, this homage to the SEGA classic arrives with a new sci-fi coat of paint.
Players get to grind, wall-run, and boost across an urban landscape against the backdrop of catchy beats. All the while, they can perform crazy tricks to score combos and keep the counter going.
With an art style reminiscent of the Dreamcast game down to a tee, take down rival crews while spreading your own influence. With a customizable avatar and a sandbox ripe with collectibles to explore, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a nostalgic trip down memory lane. It arrives on August 18, 2023, for Nintendo Switch.
After being announced in 2020, Teslagrad 2 is finally here. The latest Metroidvania derives from Scandinavian folklore as players control a young girl who harnesses the power of electromagnetism.
Players will solve physics-based puzzles and traverse through non-linear environments using the same while utilizing various electromagnetic abilities to shock enemies into submission.
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