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7 biggest reveals from the Nintendo Indie World Showcase

On December 15, Nintendo hosted an Indie World Showcase, featuring a barrage of new Switch games.

by Joseph Yaden
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As part of the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, a slew of new Switch games were revealed. Some were ports from other systems, while others were brand new reveals.

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Over a dozen games were shown during the presentation, from narrative adventures to action games, and even side-scrolling beat ‘em ups.

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Here are the 7 biggest reveals from the December 2021 Nintendo Indie World Showcase.

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7. Sea of Stars

Holiday 2022

Sea of Stars is a JRPG set in the same universe as The Messenger and it looks absolutely glorious.

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6. Aliisha: The Oblivion of Twin Goddesses

Spring 2022

Cooperative 3D puzzle-solving is at the heart of Aliisha. Each dungeon is filled with deadly monsters, so you’ll need to be prepared to tackle this game.

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5. Loco Motive

Summer 2022

There’s something special about Loco Motive, a point-and-click narrative mystery game that takes place on a train.

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4. Dungeon Munchies

Out Now

As its name suggests, Dungeon Munchies is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer with an emphasis on cooking.

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3. River City Girls 2

Summer 2022

Featuring six playable characters, new locations, and a bigger city, River City Girls 2 is shaping up to be a blast.

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2. Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Out Now

Acclaimed adventure game Chicory made a splash when it launched on other platforms in 2021, and now it’s available on Nintendo Switch.

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1. Omori

Spring 2022

Omori is an acclaimed JRPG that features a satisfying rock-paper-scissors turn-based battle system. Its whimsical visuals, music, and style give us Earthbound vibes.