From its Golf Story sequel opening to the juicy Axiom Verge 2 reveal, the December Nintendo Indie World showcase gave us plenty of things to be excited about.
When you've got announcements flying at you from all directions in such a short amount of time, though, it can be pretty difficult to actually take in what each game has to offer. So, we thought it'd be best to give you a quick round-up of all the games on show including trailers, quick descriptions straight from Nintendo, and even handy links to our own coverage of each title should you want to take a deeper dive. Aren't we nice?
Here we go, then! Here are all of the games shown in order of appearance, and the full video if you need to catch up:
Nintendo Indie World Showcase 2019 - The Whole Presentation
Sports Story
From the creators of Golf Story comes a new adventure full of golf, tennis, dungeons, espionage, mini-games and plenty of friends – and enemies – to meet along the way. Sports Story launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch in mid-2020.
More: Sports Story Is A Sequel To Golf Story, And It's Coming Exclusively To Switch
Streets of Rage 4
Streets of Rage 4 builds upon the legendary Streets of Rage trilogy’s beat’em up gameplay with new mechanics, a fresh story and a gauntlet of dangerous stages with a serious crime problem. There will be plenty of braised chicken lying around on plates and bad guys to beat down when Streets of Rage 4 comes to Nintendo Switch in the first half of 2020.
More: Streets Of Rage 4 Sees The Return Of The Beloved Character You All Asked For
Gleamlight
Using a stained-glass motif, this unique game puts players in the role of a sword (that’s right: a sword) in a terrifying, sad but warm story drawn in a beautiful glassy world. From the developers of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, comes Gleamlight, launching for Nintendo Switch in early 2020.
Bake 'N Switch
In this party brawler that’s all about food, up to four players* work as a team to punch, combine and bake dough before times runs out. Bake ’n Switch cooks up something special on Nintendo Switch in summer 2020.
More: Bake 'N Switch Mixes Overcooked With Smash Bros. For Some Co-op, Brawl-Based Baking
SuperMash
A love letter to video game culture, SuperMash is set in a game shop owned by a brother and sister who discover a mysterious game console. Players will never know what to expect in SuperMash as the game mashes together video game genres and creates a different experience every time. SuperMash will shake things up on Nintendo Switch in May 2020.
More: SuperMash Smashes Together Different Genres For A New Experience Every Time
The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition
Tasked to solve a series of more than 120 complex puzzles, players will divert drones, manipulate laser beams and replicate time to prove their worth. The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition is available on Nintendo Switch right now!
More: The Talos Principle Brings Narrative First-Person Puzzling To Switch Today
Sail Forth
There’s nothing quite like a high-seas adventure combining classic naval action with exploration. In Sail Forth, the entire map is procedurally generated, with players discovering islands to explore, quests to take, sailors to rescue and pirates to loot. Sail Forth docks on Nintendo Switch in 2020.
Dauntless
Join millions of players in Dauntless, the fastest growing online action-RPG, and explore a massive, free-to-play online world. Stand together and slay Behemoths with your friends from all over the world with true cross-play. Exclusive to Slayers on Nintendo Switch, the Skyfighter Armor and Skymetal Weapon Set ensure that you look your best on the hunt. This cosmetic set includes weapon skins for all 7 weapon types in Dauntless and a stylish armour set.
More: Co-Op Action-RPG Dauntless Launches Today On Switch
Murder by Numbers
From TV studios to glitzy award shows, players must uncover a tangled web of conspiracy, deception and, of course, murder, as they piece together the truth one pixel at a time. Featuring music from Masakazu Sugimori, the composer behind Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and Viewtiful Joe, Murder by Numbers launches first as a timed exclusive on Nintendo Switch in early 2020.
More: Timed Switch Exclusive Murder By Numbers Mixes Phoenix Wright With Picross
Oddworld: Strangers Wrath
In this classic action-adventure game, players will wield Stranger’s unusual crossbow that fires off rounds of literally live ammo – from rodents to bugs. With updated first-person shooter controls and gyroscopic aiming, the definitive version of this classic launches for Nintendo Switch in January 2020, with pre-purchase available now.
More: Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath Coming To Switch Early Next Year With Gyro Controls
SkateBIRD
Look at these cute little birds shred! Whether they’re grinding on bendy straws, kickflipping over staplers or carving lines through a park held together by sticky tape, skate birds always try their best – and look adorable doing it. SkateBIRD launches for Nintendo Switch in late 2020.
More: SkateBIRD Could Challenge Untitled Goose Game For The 'Most Adorable Switch Bird' Crown
Liberated
Liberated blends the art of cyberpunk, hand-drawn graphic novels with interactivity and action to create a seamless experience. As players flip between pages, side-scrolling stealth gunplay and platforming action, they must view what transpires from many points of view to parse the truth. Liberated launches first as a timed exclusive on Nintendo Switch in 2020.
More: Tech-Noir Graphic Novel Liberated Will Launch On Nintendo Switch First In 2020
Boyfriend Dungeon
In this dating sim-dungeon crawler mashup, players forge precious memories with many different loves, and then use their individual combat styles to clear out monsters and uncover the dungeon’s secrets. Boyfriend Dungeon wants to be more than just friends with Nintendo Switch in 2020.
More: Boyfriend Dungeon Is A Dating Sim Where Your Soulmate Turns Into A Weapon
Dreamscaper
Sometimes the only way to face a tough subject is head on … even if that means battling a nightmarish depression living inside a young woman’s subconscious. Combining a brawler, a top-down shooter and a dungeon crawler, Dreamscaper launches first on Nintendo Switch as a timed exclusive on consoles in early 2020.
The Survivalists
The Survivalists combines crafting, base-building and survival, along with a few surprises, in a new adventure set within the Escapists universe. And on Nintendo Switch, up to four players can play together in local wireless and online multiplayer. The Survivalists launches for Nintendo Switch in 2020.
More: Team17 Reveals The Survivalists, A New Sandbox Game Set In The Escapists’ Universe
Axiom Verge 2
Discover the origins of the Axiom Verge universe in the long-awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed game. Axiom Verge 2 launches for Nintendo Switch in autumn 2020.
More: Axiom Verge 2 Revealed For Nintendo Switch, Here's A Sneak Peak
Phew! Some decent looking games there, huh? Let us know which ones caught your eye with a comment below.
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This was an exceptional presentation, so much great stuff! Really psyched for Sports Story and I thought SuperMash looked amazing. My only disappointment was how far all the release dates seemed - until I realised 2020 is now just three weeks away!
WHERE WAS SMASH AND BOTW 2!!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
I love the concept of SuperMash! If they've done it well it could become a new favourite of mine.
Both my brother and I dreamed of a game like this so I hope it's done really well. If it allows 1-switch co-op I'm sure we'll play it all the time. Then we'll be the Super Mash Bros!
@KingKRoolMain this was Indie Direct. Not Nintendo Direct
This Nindies Direct really hit my Indie Buttons esp. SportsStory & Axiom Verge2. Who needs a full direct eh?!
Holy crap, SuperMash is the game I never knew I wanted.
It's freakin' genius!
Are there any games mentioned exclusively in the Japanese presentation confirmed for the west?
I really like Golf Story, but not being able to restart a mission quickly is very painful. When I know I am not going to get a good score or even finish the objective, I either have to waste time getting the remaining shots off or restart the game and go through loading screens and sometimes lengthy dialog before I start another try at the mission. Hopefully they add a quick restart option for the sequel.
@LavaTwilight I think (hope) that KingKRoolMain was joking.
@KingKRoolMain Are you being serious or are you trolling?
I usually love the Indie presentations, but I felt like this one was a bit underwhelming. Sports Story was great to see as well as a few others, but for the most part nothing really stood out. I'm also extremely skeptical about SuperMash. Sounds great in concept, but I feel like it's going to be really hard to nail!
Also, anyone else missing our old presenters? I don't want to be mean, but these two are definitely my least favorites (and they did the last one or two indie presentations, if I remember right). I just don't feel like they exude as much energy or at least sincere interest. Damon and whoever came before him (name is slipping my mind) were much better imho.
The two tailenders as usual are the best of the bunch. Sports Story in particular should be great!
Dauntless is a bit laggy in portable mode. Didn't try on TV.
Twitch Prime rewards i redeemed ages ago, unlocked on Switch version too.
Just link Epic account with Nintendo account.
Free Twitch Prime rewards/DLC for Switch games right now.
SuperMash, Sail Forth and the Survivalists piqued my interest but all-round great quality by the looks of it.
Sports Story and Supermash catch my eye. Not bad at all for the Indie showing this time.
Oh and I downloaded Dauntless immediately. Looking forward to trying it out this weekend but we'll see how that goes.
Sports Story, Axiom Verge 2
Edge of cliff
Everything else
Gleamlight looks exactly the same as Hollow Knight.
Bring on the Birb!
@Chunkboi79 trolling, definitely..
@ilh I thought the same.. since silk song (I hope so) is close, who needs another metroidvania? the game looks nice, but...
OMG, I keep buying indies and some awesome ones keep releasing...
Just bought on the sale, katana, horizon chase turbo, sonic mania and killer black queen! still have to buy, cadence of hyrule, the mensenger, mark of the ninja, ori and cuphead... and now they remind me I have to take a look in axion verge bfore the second..
@rex_rex Mark of the Ninja is probably one of my all time favs. That game is just great.
I'd be excited about the Survivalists if the Escapist wasn't so complicated that I never finished it.
Great Indies world (probably the best so far). Day one sports story and axiom verge 2 (the first is an absolute masterpiece) and should also buy gleamlight (still have to see a bit more), the smash mash looks odd but maybe it will be good
I am definitely interested in The Talos Principle
Can't wait for Sport Story, really hope they do a physical combo pack
Brilliant little show, loved the look of lots of these. Very excited for SuperMash, Strangers Wrath HD, Liberated and Streets of Rage 4 in particular.
A murder mystery Picross game?! Hells bells.
@rex_rex Dude you should have seen the youtube comment section during the stream. It was horrible.
Amazing presentation!
Very interested in 80% of the games shown,
that's unusual
I loved this Nindies presentation. Lots of stuff I want.
I even want to play Sports Story, which is surprising because I’m one of the few weirdos who didn’t entirely enjoy Golf Story.
Axiom Verge 2
Sports Story
I got Dauntless but it’s an absolute mess. Should have kept it in the oven for a while longer...
@KingKRoolMain The youtube chat in a nutshell
@Vepra yesss, i swear, i was almost buying when a great friend told me, if you dont buy katana, ill kill you.. hahaha! but yes, the graphics were superb, sure ill pick it at some time.. i promise!
I was really hoping for some Picontier news in this showcase. I’ve been waiting for that for like what.. over a year now? A year and a half? 2 years? I’m really excited for that and wish it was still being made for 3DS alongside Switch. Oh well. I’m buying either way!
@Chunkboi79
You seem like a Donkey Kong Main to ME. HMMMMMMMMM
@rex_rex I had to double check the developers to make sure it wasn't a sequel to Hollow Knight and couldn't believe when I found out it was somebody different and unrelated. It's one thing making a game that looks OR plays similarly but both the gameplay and the art style are near enough identical.
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