Nintendo Download: Flipping Out

The stunt-riding Urban Trial Playground arrives on the Switch this week, marking the arrival of the series on Nintendo’s platform. Along with that, the arcade version of Punch Out!! finally hits. Fair warning: It’s a weird one.

Biking, boxing, and not much else

If you like Trials, then you’re going to like to see that Urban Trial Playground is hitting the Switch. Personally, I’m not much of a fan, but the game is really good looking, and of course has a fair bit of positive word of mouth. So if you’re into Trials, then you might want to check it out.

I am however, a big fan of Punch Out!!, yet I’ve never played the arcade version of it. I assume that could go for many fans of the series, as the arcade edition was never all that well received. From playing the Switch port, I can see why. It’s just weird. The pace seems slower and clunkier, and the graphics are not great. I can’t get used to that green hair on Mac.

Here’s the rest of what’s now available or coming soon:

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch

• Urban Trial Playground – This installment of the stunt bike racing series takes the action to the sunny and colorful beaches of California, mixing in crazier tricks, flips and combos than ever before. Backflip from rooftops and over palm trees to become the ultimate stunt racer.
• The Adventure Pals – The Adventure Pals sets you and your best friends (a giraffe and a rock) out to save the world and your dad from turning into hotdogs. Explore the mystical forests of Treevale, hike the haunted craters of the moon and dive into the depths to find the lost city of Crablantis.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

• Detective Pikachu – Special Demo Version – Crack the case in the new Detective Pikachu game by interacting with a unique, tough-talking Pikachu! As Tim Goodman, you’ll partner with a self-proclaimed “great detective” Pikachu to solve strange occurrences all over Ryme City. Together you must investigate, take notes and meet up with other Pokémon to unravel the city’s greatest mysteries! Game in 2D.
  • This demo covers a portion of the first chapter of the game. Save data is transferable to the full version of the game once purchased.
  • For a limited time, players who purchase the Detective Pikachu game from Nintendo eShop, Nintendo.com or select retailers will receive a bonus download code* for a Detective Pikachu theme for the HOME Menu on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Offer ends April 22, 2018. Learn more at https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/detective-pikachu-3ds#special-offers
    *Code expires Dec. 31, 2018.

Nintendo eShop sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
  • Last Chance: 30 percent off ARMS for Nintendo Switch – Looking for a whole new way to fight? Get 30 percent off the ARMS game for the Nintendo Switch system until April 6 at 8:59 a.m. PT.
  • Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals available this week at http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.

Also new this week:

• ACA NEOGEO SAMURAI SHODOWN III (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Animated Jigsaws: Beautiful Japanese Scenery (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Arcade Archives Ninja-Kid (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Arcade Archives PUNCH-OUT!! (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Black Hole – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Bombslinger (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available April 11
• Deep Ones (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available April 11
• I and Me – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Infernium (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Johnny Turbo’s Arcade: Bad Dudes (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Lode Runner Legacy (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Masters of Anima (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available April 10
• Octocopter: Double or Squids (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Sally’s Law (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Sling Ming (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Splat the Fruit (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available April 6
• Sumer (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Super Daryl Deluxe (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available April 10
• Super Rocket Shootout (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• The Bunker (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available April 9
• Word Search by POWGI – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Alter World (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)