Indie World Showcase 4.17.2024 - Nintendo Switch
Summary
TLDRIndie World showcased an exciting lineup of indie games coming to the Nintendo Switch. 'Little Kitty Big City' invites players to explore a neighborhood as a cat, with customization and achievements. 'Ys Rising' is a sci-fi action-adventure game with a focus on hacking and battling through a corporate conspiracy. 'Refin Self' is a personality test game where decisions shape the player's personality type. 'Sticky Business' is a cozy sim where players run a sticker shop, creating and shipping stickers with over 400 elements. 'Anton's Blow' is a platformer where players battle as Dynamite Anton or Annie. 'Valley Peaks' is an adventure game with a focus on climbing and setting up radio towers. 'Europa' is a meditative game with a watercolor art style. 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shattered Fate' is a roguelike adventure with reality-bending portals and customization options. 'Stage a Pule' is a game about handmade embroidery with over 180 patterns. 'SteamWorld Heist 2' is a tactical turn-based shooter with naval combat and character customization. The showcase highlighted the creativity and variety of indie games available on the Nintendo Switch.
Takeaways
- 🎮 Little Kitty Big City is an indie game where you explore a neighborhood as a cat, with a focus on being curious and getting into mischief.
- 🐱 Customization is key in Little Kitty Big City, with over 40 hats to wear and emotes to perform, adding to the cuteness factor.
- 🚀 Ys Rising is a high-stakes sci-fi action adventure game featuring hacking, jumping, and blasting through a corporate empire.
- ⚙️ In Refin Self, you play as an Android on a journey of self-discovery, with decisions impacting your personality type out of 23 possibilities.
- 🎨 Sticky Business is a cozy simulation game inspired by small businesses and creativity, where you run a sticker shop and engage with customers.
- 🔍 Anton Blast is a game where you play as Dynamite Anton or Annie, smashing up levels and battling bosses in a race against time.
- 🏞️ Valley Peaks is an adventure game where you set up radio towers to help the locals reconnect, overcoming obstacles and engaging with the community.
- 🌍 Europa is a meditative experience with a watercolor art style, aiming to tell a beautiful story through gameplay and put players in a state of flow.
- 🍕 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a roguelike adventure game with reality-bending portals and customizable turtle powers.
- 🧵 Stitch is a game about handmade embroidery, featuring over 180 patterns to complete and a blend of personal and community-inspired designs.
- ⚓️ SteamWorld Heist 2 is a sequel featuring turn-based shootouts, naval combat, and a new job system with character customization and a variety of equipment.
Q & A
What is the theme of the game 'Little Kitty Big City'?
-The game 'Little Kitty Big City' is about exploring a weird and wonderful neighborhood as a little cat, with a focus on being curious and getting involved in various activities and helping other animals in the city.
How can players customize their kitty in 'Little Kitty Big City'?
-Players can customize their kitty by collecting and wearing over 40 different hats, such as a ladybug, a shark, and even a bunny hat.
What is the name of the game developed by Way Forward and Atari?
-The game developed by Way Forward and Atari is called 'Ys Rising'.
What is the core gameplay of 'Ys Rising'?
-In 'Ys Rising', players take on the role of an Android and engage in a high-stakes sci-fi action adventure, running, jumping, hacking, and blasting their way through a corporate empire.
What is the unique feature of the game 'Sticky Business'?
-In 'Sticky Business', players run a sticker shop and get to create stickers using over 400 elements, adding effects like glitter and sparkles, and fulfilling customer requests to learn more about their lives.
What is the name of the game where players can experience running a sticker shop?
-The game where players can experience running a sticker shop is called 'Sticky Business'.
What is the game 'Anton's Blow' about?
-In 'Anton's Blow', players take on the role of Dynamite Anton or Dynamite Annie to recover a stolen prize spirit collection from the Devil, navigating through various levels and battling bosses.
What is the name of the game that involves setting up radio towers in a mountainous region?
-The game that involves setting up radio towers in a mountainous region is called 'Valley Peaks'.
What is the name of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game coming to Nintendo Switch?
-The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game coming to Nintendo Switch is called 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge'.
What is the art style of the game 'Europa'?
-The game 'Europa' uses a watercolor art style to evoke peaceful and Zen vibes, aiming to provide a meditative experience.
What is the gameplay of 'Stitch', the game about handmade embroidery?
-In 'Stitch', players complete puzzles called 'Hoops' to bring stunning embroidery patterns to life. They stitch together groups of cells according to numbers on a grid, avoiding overlaps, and can customize their creations in free-stitch mode.
What is the name of the sequel to the steampunk-themed game coming to Nintendo Switch?
-The sequel to the steampunk-themed game coming to Nintendo Switch is called 'SteamWorld Heist 2'.
Outlines
🎮 Indie Games for Nintendo Switch
The video script introduces a variety of indie games coming to the Nintendo Switch platform. The first segment features 'Little Kitty Big City,' a game where players explore a neighborhood as a cat. The game was inspired by the developers' experience teaching their kids to draw and includes cat achievements and customization options. The game is set to release on May 9th, with pre-orders starting later that day. The script also mentions 'Ys Rising,' an action-adventure game involving hacking and an intergalactic conspiracy, set to launch later in the year. The video also discusses 'Refin Self,' a personality test game, 'Sticky Business,' a simulation game about running a sticker shop, and 'Anton Blast,' a game where players wield a hammer or mace to destroy levels and reclaim stolen spirits. The script also teases 'Valley Peaks,' an adventure game where players help reconnect a community by setting up radio towers while overcoming various obstacles.
🎨 Art and Creativity in Indie Games
The second paragraph focuses on the artistic and creative aspects of indie games. 'Europa' is highlighted as a game with a watercolor art style, aiming to provide a meditative experience and tell a beautiful story through gameplay. The game is a collaborative project that has evolved over six years. 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge' is introduced as a roguelike adventure game featuring the iconic turtles battling through reality-bending portals to rescue their master. The game offers customization options, with each turtle having unique abilities and weapons. The video also mentions 'Stage Pule,' a game about handmade embroidery, where players complete puzzles to bring embroidery patterns to life. The game is a fusion of personal experiences and community ideas, with over 180 patterns designed for the Nintendo Switch version.
🚀 SteamWorld Heist 2: A Tactical Adventure
The third paragraph introduces 'SteamWorld Heist 2,' a tactical turn-based shooter where players guide a crew of steam bots through an adventure in a world where water has turned deadly. The game features real-time naval combat, customizable submarines, and a variety of weapons and items. Players can also recruit steambots to their crew and learn how their actions impact the bots' lives. The game offers a new job system, character customization, and over 150 weapons and utility items. 'SteamWorld Heist 2' is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on August 8th.
🌊 Exploring the Depths of Indie Games
The fourth paragraph teases several upcoming indie games for the Nintendo Switch. 'Valley Peaks' is a first-person adventure game where players take on the role of a technician in a world of anthropomorphic animals, setting up radio towers and overcoming various hazards. The game offers side quests, equipment unlocks, and mini-games for a relaxing experience. The script also mentions 'SteamWorld' sequels, with a focus on the upcoming game 'SteamWorld Build,' where players can construct their own steambots and explore a world corrupted by water. The game promises a rich story, strategic gameplay, and customization options.
🎉 Indie World Showcase Wrap-Up
The final paragraph wraps up the Indie World showcase, thanking the indie community and partners for bringing their experiences to the Nintendo Switch. It encourages viewers to follow the official Indie World account for the latest news on indie games. The video script highlights the diverse range of indie games available and upcoming for the platform, from adventures and action games to creative and simulation titles, offering a rich variety of experiences for players.
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Keywords
💡Indie Games
💡Nintendo Switch
💡Little Kitty Big City
💡Kitty Customization
💡Ys Rising
💡Exploration-based Adventure
💡Sticky Business
💡Personaility Types
💡Anton Blast
💡Valley Peaks
💡SteamWorld Heist 2
Highlights
Indie World showcases a variety of indie games coming to the Nintendo Switch system.
Little Kitty Big City is a game about exploring a neighborhood as a cat, with a focus on being curious and getting into mischief.
The game features kitty customization, with over 40 hats to collect and wear.
Ys Rising is a high-stakes sci-fi action adventure game where you uncover an intergalactic conspiracy.
Refin: Self is a personality test game where your choices reveal your true personality type.
Sticky Business lets you run your own sticker shop, creating and shipping custom stickers to customers.
The game has over 400 elements to choose from when designing stickers, plus DLC adding 10 more customer stories and 100+ elements.
Anton Blast is a fast-paced platformer where you play as Dynamite Anton or Annie to recover your stolen spirit collection.
Valley Peaks is an adventure game where you climb and explore mountains as a technician setting up radio towers.
Europa is a meditative, watercolor art style game that puts you in a state of flow as you explore a peaceful world.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a roguelike adventure where you play as the turtles to rescue Master Splinter.
The game features reality-bending portals, customizable turtle powers, and co-op play for up to 3 friends.
Stage a Pule is a game about handmade embroidery where you complete puzzles to bring stunning patterns to life.
The game has over 180 patterns to stitch, inspired by personal experiences and community ideas.
SteamWorld Heist 2 is a turn-based tactical shooter where you guide a crew of steambots in an underwater adventure.
The game features real-time naval combat, a world map to explore, and a new job system with over 150 weapons and items.
Indie World thanks the indie community and partners for bringing their unique experiences to the Nintendo Switch.
Transcripts
[Music]
hello everyone and welcome to Indie
world I'm Amber and I'm Tyler we're back
with more indie games coming to the
Nintendo switch system all right let's
get uh what was that oh I'm just
prepping for our first segment uhhuh
well then let's get
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going hey Micah you ready to get started
yep Pips here
hello um pip you have a filter on what
oh I don't think anybody's going to
notice let's go hi I'm Matt director and
lead developer on little kitty big city
I'm Micah the animator and I'm pip The
Narrative designer little kitty big city
is a game about exploring a weird and
wonderful neighborhood as a little cat
game idea originated when I was teaching
my kids how to coat and it's grown a lot
since then but the core is still the
same it's a game about being a little
cat a little cat in a world filled with
exciting distractions made by people who
love distractions and cats we hope you
love kitty as much as we
do I think we nailed it yeah and I think
I've worked out the filter thing
look not
again you're a curious little kitty in a
Big C City you were taking a nap in your
favorite spot but you fell and now
you're lost talk about a near
catastrophe in this adorable Adventure
you'll navigate a vibrant City to find
your way home and there's plenty to do
along the way like check your to-do list
some of the city's animals have found
themselves in hairy situations and you
can lend a helping hand uh paw maybe one
of them wants something shiny another
might be stuck in a pipe there are also
cat achievements to complete get petted
by humans knock things over you know
normal cat stuff oh we didn't mention
Kitty customization collect and wear
over 40 pretty nifty hats like a ladybug
a shark and even a bunny you can also
perform emotes whenever you want oh
that's a big stretch it's a great way to
look cute while stirring up some
Mischief get ready to dig your claws in
when little kitty big city pounces onto
Nintendo switch May 9th pre-orders begin
later today on Nintendo
eShop you ever get that
feeling like you're meant for something
more that's been kind of my deal since
forever but
now something's changed there's
something power warful inside me ready
to break
out and
fly poch needs to be stopped and I'm the
one who can do
it
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probably hey there Emy Kima here AKA y
if you want to use my handle which you
totally should join me on a high Stak
Sci-Fi Action Adventure and Ys Rising
the newest game from Way Forward and
Atari what started as your typical
hacker for higher gig spy rolls into a
weird Intergalactic conspiracy involving
Mega conglomerate CCH help me run jump
hack and blast my way into unlocking the
mysteries of this corporate Empire and
Ys Rising launching of the Nintendo
switch system later this year year year
sorry I me here
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a journey of self-discovery awaits in
this exploration-based
adventure take on the role of an Android
the creation of a doctor who has since
passed
away every action you take and decision
you make during your journey reveals a
little more about who you are and there
are no right or wrong choices travel to
places from your memories in interact
with other characters and gradually
piece together the future the doctor
envisioned for you at the end of your
journey your personality type will be
revealed with 23 personality types to
discover you can make different choices
in each playthrough and see where they
lead you will you end up as a proactive
leader what about a wise Sage or even a
strong willed Samurai and if you're
curious about the person it types of
other players you can share your results
with each other and compare your
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choices find out who you are in refin
self the personality test game launching
as a timed console exclusive on Nintendo
switch this
summer hi everyone we're SP games the
developers of sticky business we drew
our Inspirations from the small
businesses and creators we saw popping
up on social media it's been so
inspiring to see all those fantastic
artists create cute stickers assemble
beautiful packages and learn about their
customers wholesome stories so we wanted
to make a game where you can experience
exactly that for yourself it was
supposed to be just a short project just
a few weeks but then so many people like
the concept that we kept working on it
we're excited for you to play on
Nintendo switch
I'm glad we're sticking around for the
Cozy Sim sticky business you've got a
sticker shop to run so let your
imagination run wild as you create
stickers and ship them off to
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customers there are over 400 elements to
choose from when creating your stickers
and you can get upgrades for even more
options wow Boba ice cream
books pizza and raccoons oh there's
plenty
more and you can add effects like
glitter and sparkles so combine whatever
elements and effects you want to design
your artistic adhesives but no shop is
complete without its customers each one
will ask for different stickers and by
fulfilling their requests not only will
you impress your customers but you'll
also learn more about their lives from a
music teacher striving to motivate her
students to a dad who wants to cheer up
his grieving child each customer has a
heartfelt story to share plus the plan
with me paid DLC adds 10 more customer
stories and over 100 sticker elements
including habit trackers washi tape and
Frames get ready to build the cutest
shop ever in sticky business both the
game and DLC launch as timed console
exclusives on Nintendo switch later
today a bundle of the game and DLC will
also be available later
today if you're looking for explosive
calming or mysterious Journeys we've got
you covered with this Trio of upcoming
Indie Games check them
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out that does it I'm going to find out
who did this and blast them into teeny
tiny little pieces have a blast in Anton
blast the Devil Himself stole your prize
Spirit collection and you're on a
rampage to get it back wield the mighty
Hammer as Dynamite
Anton or the massive mace as Dynamite
Annie to lay wacky worlds to waste and
beat up brish bosses Smash Up levels
like concrete jungles and slimy sewers
to alter their paths and find new areas
to explore after reach in the end of
each level a Detonator will start
ticking down so you've got to rush back
to the beginning before everything
explodes get ready for a destructively
good time in Anton blast launching as a
timed console exclusive on the Nintendo
switch system November 12th a demo will
be available later today on Nintendo
eShop a ribbiting firsters adventure
awaits in Valley Peaks as the new
technician assigned into the Peaks
you'll climb Glide and even use your
tongue to scale the mountains setting up
radio towers so the locals can hoppily
reconnect with the world but with
Boulders spikes and other hazards in
your way the Trek to the Summits won't
be easy if you need a hiking Hiatus
there's still plenty to do chat with the
froggy folks and take on small side
quests fill out stamp cards for
equipment unlocks to help make climbing
easier or kick back and relax with mini
games plan your trip to Valley Peaks
when it leaps onto Nintendo switch this
year
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oh
hi I am Albert Pinto the creator of
Europa six years or so ago I started
working on the game in my spare time and
since then it blossomed with the help of
an amazing Collective of friends all
bringing their piece of magic it all
started with the idea of using
watercolor art style to evoke peaceful
and Zan Vibes I wanted it to be a
meditative experience and to tell a
beautiful story through gameplay that's
able to put the player in a state of
flow I really hope you enjoy the world
that we are creating here and I cannot
wait to show it to you thank you so
much some say that humans brought life
to
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Europa if you ask me all we did was
unlock the life that was sleeping
within Europa is unbelievable but it's
it's not
finished we're trying to build something
better than what we left
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behind that will take
time that is why I'm sending you ahead
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if anyone can decide about tomorrow it's
you whatever you turn out to be whoever
you choose to
become it's your world now Z it's your
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future order up some pizza because the
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back on
Nintendo switch in their very first
radical Rog likee Adventure Leonardo
Raphael Donatello and Michelangelo must
travel through reality bending portals
to rescue their kidnapped Master
Splinter
with each run you'll fend off the
totally bogus Foot Clan while enhancing
your abilities with power ups but no two
runs are the same upgrade your turtle
powers to grow stronger and Shred
through the story the four turtles each
have their signature weapons and awesome
abilities for example Donnie's attacks
have more range but wrath has a higher
chance of dealing critical damage after
clearing each room you get to choose
from a variety of turtle powers to
customize your move set and create
devastating combos don't get too
attached though because these Powers
reset when a run ends more customization
options await back at your sewer home
where you can spend in-game currency you
earned on your runs on permanent
upgrades called artifacts pick the
turtle and artifact the best suit your
preferred play St enjoy exploring iconic
locations Solo or jump online with up to
3 odaci buds in Co-op play your team of
turtles can drop in and out whenever
they want making for a no press play SES
get ready to fight the foot when Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles splintered fate
launches as a timed console exclusive on
Nintendo switch this July pizza's here
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so at from C I'm Jade the Lucas studio
art director and this is my amazing ing
wife and artist Ying hi there we are
part of the creative team behind stage a
pule game about handmade embroidery it
is such a blast for us to merge our
share passion for art and craft into our
game as we design a pattern call Hop
together we have designed over 180 ho
for Nintendo switch version and there
are so many more to come after the game
has launched our patterns are Fusion of
personal experience
and the community's idea the penguin
mascot is a gamify avatar of our
producer
tannin some content category like
mystical creature for example originated
from our
players we hope you will enjoy the game
and happy fishing
[Laughter]
here's the nitty-gritty on this cozy
game you'll complete puzzles called
Hoops to bring stunning embroider
patterns to life stitch together groups
of cells according to the numbers on the
grid while avoiding any overlaps
figuring out exactly where to stitch is
key to completing the hoop from roller
skates and teddy bears to real life
locations there are all sorts of Hoops
for you to needle and noodle
over hoops come in different SI es so
you can take a quick break with smaller
Hoops or unwind with bigger ones that
require more careful thought complete
Hoops in whatever order you'd like no
matter which hoop you choose each one
has the potential to offer a relaxing
and calming experience that you can also
enjoy with touch controls in handheld
mode after completing a hoop you can
play it again in freest Stitch mode and
recolor it to your liking if a hoop
seems too tough don't worry a handy hint
feature can be used at any
time you can also tailor your experience
with various accessibility settings want
more of a challenge try the limited time
daily shikaku puzzles these ones don't
offer any hints so you'll really need to
put your thinking cap on weekly Hoops
are also available each one is inspired
by real life events and filled with
trivia so Stitch away while learning a
fun fact or two plus once a weekly hoop
is unlocked it's yours to play whenever
you'd
like Stitch launches as a console
exclusive on Nintendo switch later
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today before we go let's take a quick
look at a few more Indie Games heading
to Nintendo switch
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oh
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come
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we've got time for one last announcement
before we run out of steam take a
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look get ready to sail the spectacular
seas in this long awaited steam World
sequel the Waters of the world have
turned deadly corroding the metal Limbs
and mechanical hearts of its robotic
Denis now it's up to you to explore the
Great see and discover why this once
essential resource has become a nautical
nightmare guide your rag tag crew of
steam bots in tactical turn-based
shootouts in a brand new Adventure Point
shoot and let those bullets
bounce this time around you can explore
the world map and engage in realtime
Naval
Combat equip your submarine with a
variety of weapons and items then line
up your shot to blast Baddies
you can even befriend steambot along the
way recruit them to your cause and
embark on an epic Voyage together as you
get to know more Bots you'll learn how
your actions impact their lives plus
with the new job system and in-depth
character customization along with over
150 weapons utility items and ship
equipment pieces you can strategically
craft your crew to best fit the mission
at hand your steambot jobs and abilities
depend on their equipped weapons and
levels each different crew mate also has
unique abilities that can be unlocked of
course you can also steal and wear your
enemy hats so many
hats Take Aim and blast boot to bits
when steam World Heist 2 ricochets on to
Nintendo switch August
8th that's all for today's Indie world
we hope you enjoyed the games in today's
showcase a big thank you as always to
our Indie community and partners for
bringing their experiences to the
Nintendo switch system follow our
official Indie World account to stay up
to date on the latest news from Indie
World until next time happy gaming
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