Nintendo Download: Risky Robo!

A handful of highlights hit Nintendo’s consoles this week, including Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution and the GameCube’s Chibi-Robo.

Chibi-Cube

It’s definitely a slimmer week than usual on the Nintendo Download, though that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few games that might catch your attention. This Gamescom week does see some notables too, including another delivery for the Switch 2’s exclusive GameCube section of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack platform.

That game would be Chibi-Robo, a title that originally debuted for western audiences back in 2006. In it, players take control of the title character, a cute little household robot, who has to make his way around the Sanderson house while gathering Happy Points and Moolah.

As for the more traditional game launches, there’s Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution. A game that looks like it was meant for the Game Boy Advance, but never quite made it, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is a direct follow-up to Shantae’s 2002 game.

Aside from those, there’s also the mountain-climbing and animal herding Herdling, the horror sequel Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus, and a bunch more. Take a look at all of them in the full listing below.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:

• Herdling – Head out on a grand alpine expedition with a herd of loveable beasts known as Calicorns, as you ascend a mountain path, encounter eerie dangers and surprising obstacles, and forge your way to the mystery at the summit in the brand-new adventure, Herdling. Experience an emotional journey of survival, companionship and trust. Herdling launches on the Nintendo Switch system today.

• Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution – The Half-Genie Shantae is back in this authentic retro follow-up to the 2002 original, completed and released after 20 years! This action-adventure platformer features the hair-whipping, belly-dancing action that Shantae fans have come to expect, along with multiple chapters, numerous towns and labyrinths, six creature transformations, fierce bosses and a four-player versus mode¹. With a new play mechanic, Shantae can create new paths through each area by repositioning the foreground and background layers, and moving between layers to navigate and explore. Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is available now on Nintendo Switch.

• Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics:
  • Chibi-Robo! – Plug into adventure with your helpful household robot buddy! In this chibi action-adventure title originally released in 2006, you’ll aim for the top of the Chibi-Rankings by gathering Happy Points and Moolah (a.k.a. money)! It’s rumored that Chibi-Robo will become Super Chibi-Robo if he reaches the top of the rankings … but between a daughter who only speaks in the language of frogs and toys that come alive when humans aren’t around, Chibi-Robo has his work cut out for him in the mystery-packed Sanderson house! Chibi-Robo! is available today on the Nintendo Switch 2 system for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members².

Nintendo Music:

• Catch the Wind! – Want a taste of the tunes you’ll hear when the Kirby Air Riders game launches on Nov. 20? You’re in luck because today you can listen to seven of the game’s tracks in Nintendo Music³! Pump yourself up with these rollicking tunes in this special release, including two versions of Starlit Journey! For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:

• My Nintendo Kirby’s Starry Sweepstakes – The My Nintendo Kirby’s Starry Sweepstakes⁴ can help power up any collection! Now’s your chance to collect a prize pack of goodies inspired by Kirby. Float into fun with the My Nintendo Kirby’s Starry Sweepstakes here: https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/ccd17405d131081a.

Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

• Antarctica 88: Remaster
• Around the World Puzzle
• Autumn Isle – Available Aug. 23
• Boned Again: Survivors
• BURGER Shot
• Car Racing & Driving Bundle – Drag Racing, Highway Racer, Drift Japan, Toon Cars
• Cipheur: Trivia
• City of Springs
• Cozy Kingdom – Available Aug. 23
• Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows
• EGGCONSOLE Diable de Laplace PC-8801mkIISR
• GET TO WORK SIMULATOR
• Grit and Valor – 1949
• Heart of Ice by Dave Morris
• HeistGeist
• Knightica
• Lost in Loss – Available Aug. 23
• MechCrisis
• Picture the Difference!2
• Poolside Girls Kiss: Passion Fruits Hotel Dating Sim
• Quisisana
• Recycling Center Simulator – Available Aug. 22
• Resting Island
• Roadwarden – Available Aug. 25
• SF3RA – Available Aug. 22
• Silky Winds – Available Aug. 24
• The Cursed Frog
• The Echo
• The Long Desert Drive – Available Aug. 22
• There’s No Cake
• Trippy Trader : Schedule & Sell – Available Aug. 22

• Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus – Available Aug. 25

For news and updates on all things Nintendo, you can also check out the free Nintendo Today! smart-device app. Whether it’s news about games, info about your favorite characters, or videos and comic strips — you’ll get personalized fun every day.

¹ Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.

² Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/

³ Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart-device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms

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