Nintendo Download: Mixing Beats and Genres in Harmonious Fusion

Coming off of a big week for Switch gamers, the Nintendo Download is a little smaller in scale, though some possible gems shine through.

Harness the power… of rice

An interesting week this coming week, to be sure for Switch gamers. The Nintendo console has a bunch of smaller releases, as well as a couple of larger ones, including the Switch debut of Tropico.

But sims about building your own tropical dictatorship aside, this week’s headline title is Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. And if you think that sounds weird, it kind of is. In Sakuna, you play as the daughter of two gods, who finds herself a mortal and stranded on Earth.

Sakuna (that’s her name) must battle monsters with her ragtag group of followers, and raise rice. You see, that’s the source of her power. I guess that makes sense, since carbs and all.

As mentioned though, there’s a bunch of smaller stuff this week. So if none of the above floats your boat, maybe something else here will. Scroll down for the full listing.

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• Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin – Sakuna finds herself banished from her opulent celestial home to an island overrun with demons. She must rediscover her birthright as the daughter of a warrior god and harvest goddess by weathering the elements, fighting monsters and cultivating rice, the source of her power. By her side in this forbidding place is her guardian, Tama, and a group of outcast humans. Together, these unlikely companions must join hands to tame both the soil and the demons of Hinoe Island. Discover the true power of rice with both side-scrolling action and 3D simulation-style gameplay. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin will be available on Nov. 10.

• FUSER – From the creators of Rock Band and Dance Central comes FUSER – a nonstop virtual music festival where you control the music! Combine elements of the world’s most popular songs to create your own sound. You can even partner with friends on epic collaborations, then share your amazing mixes and headlining performances with the world. FUSER is now available for pre-order and will be launching on Nov. 10.

Activities:

• A Chance to Sport Your Island Style With a My Nintendo Sweepstakes – It’s the final week to enter the My Nintendo Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fall Sweepstakes! Redeem your Platinum Points by Nov. 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT for a chance to win* a package of themed prizes, including items like the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Official Companion Guide and a Nook Inc. Aloha shirt. Dress like you’re on your very own island getaway and spread some of that unique island spirit this fall!

Nintendo eShop sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
  • Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals available this week at https://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.

Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

• 8-Bit Farm
• Adventure Llama
• Arcade Archives 64^th. STREET
• AXES
• Battle Hunters
• Café Enchanté
• Car Driving School Simulator
• Chess Minimal – Available Nov. 6
• Chicken Police – Paint it RED!
• Choices That Matter: And The Sun Went Out
• Descenders – Available Nov. 6
• Dragon Lapis
• Fantasy Tavern Sextet -Vol.1 New World Days-
• Iris and the Giant
• L.O.L. Surprise! Remix: We Rule The World
• Memoranda – Available Nov. 6
• My Little Dog Adventure
• My Riding Stables 2: A New Adventure
• Oneiros – Available Nov. 6
• Outbreak The Nightmare Chronicles
• PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay – Available Nov. 6
• Re:Turn – One Way Trip – Available Nov. 7
• Red Rope: Don’t Fall Behind + – Available Nov. 6
• Salad Bar Tycoon – Available Nov. 6
• Seven Knights -Time Wanderer-
• Slots of the Season – Available Nov. 6
• Speed 3: Grand Prix – Available Nov. 10
• Survival – Available Nov. 6
• Tennis World Tour 2
• TENS!
• The Pew Pew Bundle Vol. 1
• Trail Boss BMX – Available Nov. 6
• Tropico 6 – Nintendo Switch Edition – Available Nov. 6
• What The Fork
• World Of Solitaire – Available Nov. 6
• YesterMorrow

Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on 3DS:

• Bricks Defender 3

* NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec). Sweepstakes begins 10:00AM PT on 09/30/2020 and ends at 11:59PM PT on 11/10/2020. To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com; (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/reward_categories/sweepstake; (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fall sweepstakes page (https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/5393dfe1900c5e64) as stated in Official Rules. Ten (10) winners will each receive one (1) Future Press Animal Crossing: New Horizon Companion Guide, one (1) Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch – Animal Crossing, one (1) Protection Case for Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite system – Animal Crossing, one (1) Penny Arcade Animal Crossing: New Horizons Pin set and one (1) Nintendo Store exclusive Tom Nook Hawaiian shirt (ARV $149.92 each). Total ARV of all prizing $1,499.20. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Details and restrictions apply. For Official Rules, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/rules/mynintendo-AnimalCrossing-NewHorizons-Fall-sweepstakes/ Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150^th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.