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Jan 18, 2020
Currently in development by Naps Team, Baldo is an upcoming action-adventure coming to Switch, amongst other platforms. The Zelda-inspired game has a cel-shaded art style, which is comparable to that of Studio Ghibli and Ni No Kuni.
There isn’t a lot of information available about Baldo. However, the following Nintendo announcement trailer, shows that in-game action is top-down, but that the game’s pseudo-realistic backgrounds are 3D.
The description beneath the game’s announcement trailer says the following:
The prophecy came true, the pure child is born. The no heart creature sealed in the underworld by the wise owls is about to rise again. The game is set in the world of Rodia, a journey into a magical land full of mysteries to discover. Baldo is an action adventure rpg, full of puzzles and intricate dungeons to solve. Traveling around the world, Baldo will interact with many weird and funny characters scattered everywhere, to complete the main story quest and many other side quests. You’ll travel into an open world map discovering new towns and people, fighting enemies, locating hidden temples and collecting objects to get new weapons or items to use.
From the trailer, it looks like players encounter a variety of characters and monsters. Additionally, it appears that dungeon-crawling, puzzle-solving and exploration all feature in the game.
Baldo will release on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows.
A release date for the game is still TBA.
Baldo has its own Facebook and Twitter pages where you can follow the game’s progress. Despite a lack of posts since earlier in 2019, Baldo recently replied to a post on WholesomeGames Twitter on 12th January.
Yay! They’re alive! 🙂
- Jan 13, 2020
Not everyone likes spending an arm and a leg on games, so here are some cute ones that are inexpensive.
It seems that cute games can sometimes be hard to come by. Finding a new cute game to play can be a tough endeavor indeed, especially if you aren’t looking to spend that much. At any given moment there are plenty of adorable $60 games available for the Nintendo Switch. Believe it or not, there are also quite a few endearing games that don’t cost triple-a prices. I’ve compiled a list of some really charming games that are all currently available for under $10!
Boxboy! + Boxgirl!
The newest installment in the Boxboy! series, Boxboy! + Boxgirl is a multiplayer puzzle game that was released in April of last year for the Switch. Team up in 2-player mode for the first time in this series, with more puzzles than ever before. Boxboy! saw its start on the Nintendo 3DS, and has come to the Switch with more box shuffling action than we know what to do with. Boxboy! + Boxgirl! is now available for $9.99 More information on the official Nintendo website.
Melbits World
Melbits World is an adorable little puzzle platform game with loads of charm and tons of playability. Melbits even has it’s own Tomagachi inspired Pod, so your Melbits friends can accompany you wherever you go. Dodge evil viruses, gather seeds and spread the good vibes across the Internet. Melbits World is currently available for $8.99. More information on the official Nintendo website.
Doggie Ninja The Burning Strikers
Doggie Ninja is almost exactly what it sounds like. Only instead of face to face combat, these Ninja are a little more into sports. Soccer, to be precise. Go head-to-head against friends and family in this adorable game about dogs who are Ninjas and love to play soccer. Doggie Ninja The Burning Strikers is available for $8.00. More information on the Nintendo website.
Cooking Tycoons
Cooking Tycoons is currently available in a bundle of three games for only $9.09. Cook loads of different foods from arounds the world. Master your recipes to become top chef. Bring more customers to your restaurant by upgrading your building and bringing your personal restaurant to life. More Information on the Nintendo website.
Croc’s World 3
Just a simple run and jump, Croc’s World 3 is a cute and simple little game that is perfect for passing the time, no matter what time. Relaxing and simple, Croc’s World 3 explores over 60 different levels with plenty of obstacles and increasing difficulty. Croc’s World 3 currently available for just $4.99. More information on the official Nintendo website.
Sheep Patrol
Become a bona fide sheep herding dog in this adorable RPG where you get to be a sheep master. Use motion controls or touch screen to make a path to guide your sheep wherever you need them to go. You can also just use the controls if you want, but with the simplicity of the game, I can see the motion controls adding a fun edge without overcomplicating. Sheep Patrol is currently available for only $0.99! For more information visit the official Nintendo website.
Clumsy Rush
Play as a variety of clumsy creatures all after the crown in this wacky and hilarious party game. With a bunch of different whimsical characters, and loads of features and game variations, you and your friends will not help but have a crazy good time! Clumsy Rush is now available for $4.99. More information on the official Nintendo website.
These are just a few of the adorable games that are currently available for under $10. For more options, once again, just check out the official Nintendo website.
- Jan 11, 2020
Nintendo’s New Years sale lasts from 1/9 till 1/16, and there’s some cute games at great prices.
Looks like the holiday deals aren’t quite done yet. From Black Friday through Christmas, this has been on crazy season for discounts. With the Switch being super popular, and the other console manufacturers on the verge of next generation, the deals have been insane. Even Stardew Valley is only $10 in Nintendo’s New Years Sale.
It looks like Nintendo is still not letting the spirit of giving go quite yet, and is currently running a New Years sale. I always love to save some money, so I picked a few of my favorites out of the list to share with everyone. For those that like to shop in specified places; Amazon, Walmart, GameStop and Best Buy have all agreed to price-match Nintendo’s deals.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Isabelle ever tranquil, no matter the situation. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is currently on sale from $59.99 down to $41.99. A pretty great deal for a pretty great game. The first Mario Kart game to include Animal Crossing characters and levels, 8 Deluxe is certainly a must-have in any AC fans game library. Boost, bash and berate your way to the top ranks in the most recent installment in the Mario Kart Series.
Visit the Nintendo Store for the deal.Yoshi’s Crafted World
Eggs full of bombastic surprises. Yoshi’s Crafted World has the same discount as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, $41.99 down from $59.99. This 3D side-scrolling platform game is as fun as it is cute. Play as Yoshi in a beautiful crafted world on a grand gem-finding adventure. Team up with a friend and play the co-op campaign for added exploration options.
Visit The Nintendo Store for the deal.LEGO Harry Potter Collection
A bit o’ Quidditch, anyone? The LEGO Harry Potter collection is currently available at a pretty substantial discount, from $49.99 down to $14.99. All you Harry Potter fans are in for a treat, as LEGO games always deliver when it comes to making cute and wacky versions of our favorite movies and games. It’s a magical LEGO world with all the Harry Potter characters we all know and still love to this day.
Visit the Nintendo Store for the deal.Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games
Who’s gonna beat Sonic…honestly. Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games has seen price reduction of about $16, making it now only $33.99. Two of our favorite hero’s are now tackling all the challenges that the Olympic Games has to offer. With more than thirty different events to partake, including surfing and skateboarding, Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games is the perfect eSports title for gamers of all walks of life!
Visit the Nintendo Store for the deal.Kirby Star Allies
Yay, Pink Link! I mean, sword Kirby! Kirby Star Allies brings out favorite pink creature the Nintendo Switch in HD, and now for only $41.99. Kirby Star Allies allows you to play with up to seven other people on a Kirby adventure like seen never before. Recruit your enemies to help you out as the ultimate dualistic hero. Master all the abilities at hand and fluff-puff your way to victory.
Visit the Nintendo Store for the deal.Terraria
Those are some pretty majestic pixels, right there! Terreria has been a pioneer in the world of pixel art video games, and is currently available for just $20.99. Terreria is a game about adventuring, building, resourcing, and generally just doing anything you want, whenever you want and how you want it! The randomly generated worlds of the game keep gameplay fresh for weeks, months, and years to come.
Visit the Nintendo Store for the deal.Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
The green one thinks it’s flying. This hilarious mashup in the Mario universe had amazing reviews upon release back in 2017, and is now discounted from $59.99 down to $14.99. The Rabbids have invaded the Mario world, and now you must team up with a handful of Rabbid heroes to help save the Mushroom Kingdom. This adorably uproarious title is too much fun to miss out on, and this crazy deal definitely makes it worth giving the game a try!!
Visit the Nintendo Store for the deal.These are just my favorite games from Nintendo’s New Years sale, but be sure to check out the sale for yourself. You may just find one you like that is not on my list.
- Jan 6, 2020
While it may still be rumor, DigiTimes says that Nintendo will release a Pro console in Q1 of 2020.
There have been rumors floating around about a Nintendo Switch Pro version pretty much since the launch of the console. Despite that, there has really been no official word from Nintendo pointing at an upgraded console. We got the enhanced battery model, but that’s about it when it comes to added features.
The aforementioned report states that the new Switch model will be ready for mass production by the end of the first fiscal quarter of this year . They also state that the new model will have a magnesium alloy body, instead of the current plastic one. The model will also boast a stronger CPU, allowing for smoother play of some of the more complicated games.
While this is still just a rumor, it is one that I intend to keep a close eye on. The Nintendo Switch Lite also started out as just rumors, and now its here and popular! Having a pro version of the Switch is definitely on my radar, seeing as how Breath of the Wild is one of my favorite games. Also, I’m going to put a hurt on that console when Animal Crossing New Horizons comes out. So I say, the stronger the better?
What are some features that you’d like to see come the Nintendo Switch in Pro version? Let me know in the comments below!
- Dec 31, 2019
It’s already a new year and we’re off to a good start with some wholesome games releasing in January 2020. I’m still keeping on eye on games that haven’t been officially announced with a specific date but will be coming out sometime during the winter such as Garden Paws (Switch version) and Rune Factory 4 Special. For now, take a look at the games releasing soon and let us know what you’re most excited to play!
Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3!? – January 2020
The first Cook, Serve, Delicious! game came to PC and mobile devices in 2013. Selling more than a million copies, it was more than popular enough to warrant a sequel. Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2 was released for PC, Switch, PS4 and Xbox One, as well as Mac and Linux. Now a third entry into the series will be releasing on Steam Early Access in January 2020.
Mythic Ocean – January 9th, 2020
This wonderful adventure under the sea about building relationships and making choices that will change the fate of all of creation was created by indie developer Paralune. Mythic Ocean has a free demo now and will be releasing on Steam on January 9th, 2020.
Bunny Park – January 14th, 2020
Bunny Park is a small little simulation game from creator of Alchemy Story, Éloïse Laroche. Expand and decorate your park, and collect and take care of various bunnies! The game will be releasing on Steam on January 14th, 2020 for a very inexpensive price!
Temtem – January 21st, 2020
Become the best Temtem tamer and explore the six islands of the Airborne Archipelago! This creature-collecting MMO, created by Crema, will be available in Early Access January 21st, 2020 on Steam and Humble Bundle.
Coffee Talk – January 29th, 2020
Coffee Talk is a casual talking simulation game developed by Toge Productions. This game caught my eye in early development due to your customers being fantasy characters! Now, not only do we know that Coffee Talk will be releasing January 29th, 2020, but that it will also release simultaneously on PC, Switch, PS4, and Xbox One!
You can catch up with last month’s game releases with this article here: Most Wholesome Game Releases in December.
- Dec 30, 2019
Hear me out, but birds are pretty smart creatures. Parrots, for example, are amazing at mimicking sound, and can be taught tricks. Seagulls are devious creatures with a knack for stealing anything that is remotely edible. Some birds, such as crows, are known to use tools to solve problems; some cockatoos are able to go even further and craft their own.
However, many bird owners will probably agree that birds can sometimes be too smart for their own good and wreak all kinds of havoc. Thanks to the likes of Youtube and TikTok, there are many videos that show the good (talented), the bad (chaotic), and the ugly (downright naughty) things that these feathered fiends are capable of. And so, for all the bird-loving gamers out there, here are three absurd and chaotic games for Nintendo Switch that honour the bird:
Untitled Goose Game:
Untitled Goose Game is an indie slapstick-stealth-sandbox game developed by House House and published by Panic. Players take on the role of a mischievous goose who’s only goal is to bother the residents of an English village with its heinous shenanigans.
Features include:
- A horrible goose (that’s you)
- A town full of people just trying to get on with their day
(you hate them) - A dedicated honk button (!!!)
If you’ve ever fancied being a horrible goose, you can download this game for just USD $19.99 from the Nintendo eShop.
Bomb Chicken:
Bomb Chicken is a 2D puzzle-platformer where after a freak accident with a fast food chain, a chicken is able to lay bombs instead of eggs.
Features:
- Lay stacks of explosives to reach impossibly high places.
- Kick Bombs to take out staff and deadly native wildlife.
- Bounce your bombs through impassable areas and even around corners!
- Use your bombs as a handy weight.
- Create a barricade and shield enemy attacks.
- Dig and destroy to uncover secret areas.
- Set things on fire and watch them burn!
The game was first released in the west on July 12th 2018. The game’s first platform was the Nintendo Switch. Since then, the game has been released on PS4. Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and macOS. The game was developed by Nitrome, and co-published by Nitrome and Mighty Rabbit Studios. You can download the Switch version of the game for an egg-cellent price of just USD $14.99.
SkateBIRD:
SkateBIRD is an upcoming (2020) indie game developed by Glass Bottom Games (a tiny 4 people studio creating adorable things). In SkateBIRD players assume the roll of ‘Skatbird’, who is an adorable and easygoing bird who just wants to listen to rad music through their headphones and skate the night (and day) away.
Features:
- Explore lots of bird-sized parks, with simple controls familiar to any pro skating tiny hawk.
- Find fancy clothing, secret mixtapes of new music, birbs that need your help, and more!
- Skate to an original low-fi birb-hop soundtrack, and unlock new tracks from underground bands as you explore the world!
- Dec 28, 2019
Before we reach the beginning of 2020, I’ve been taking a look back on all the games I have played and reviewed thus far. I’ve shared with you some of my favorite farming sims here and multiplayer games here., and have considered what other genres that I gravitate toward and that are the most wholesome. Today, I’ll be closing off the end of the year with a list of management/tycoon games that I’ve played the most in 2019. Whether it’s designing and managing a theme park, restaurant or clothing store, I just can’t get enough of creating and building, and making customers happy!
Megaquarium
Megaquarium is ranked in my top 3 most hours played on my Nintendo Switch this year because it is one of those games I just want to perfect. Gaining more and more Prestige with your aquarium parks allows you to buy better tools, equipment, items and fish! I’ve even laid out some advanced tips for the game because you must strategize and manage the species in your tanks, as compatibility and visibility are key to success.
Planet Zoo
Planet Zoo released on Steam last month and the graphics and details are everything I’d hoped they’d be. It does have a steep learning curve and you need to have quite the level of creativity and imagination, but it may just be the tycoon game for you if you love in-depth management and design choices. Frontier Developments also hosts online challenges on a regular basis to keep things interesting.
Two Point Hospital
I may be cheating a little by putting this one on my list because it released on PC in 2018, however there have been new DLCs this year (Close Encounters) and console versions will be coming in 2020. Once you have completed your main campaign goals in each level, you can still continue to reach 3 stars and watch the fruits of your labor. This cheeky hospital management game has unique illnesses, patients and treatments that make the gameplay just all the more fun.
Pocket Clothier
If you’re looking for an adorable clothing management game that can be played in small doses but is also addictive, this is for you. You can place various stands/shelves and choose the style of clothing to stock, hire staff, decorate with fixtures, and more! This game was released a little while ago on mobile for under $5 which means there aren’t any micro-transactions. I’ve added this to my 2019 list because it is now available on the Nintendo eShop (since September) for only $12! Pocket Clothier is worth the price and a great game to play on-the-go.
There are so many other management games coming in the new year that have already been added to my wishlist and include the following: Mondo Museum (creators of Boyfriend Dungeon), Onsen Master, Rolling Hills, Creature Resort and more! Here’s to wishing you a Happy Gaming New Year!
- Dec 27, 2019
I had a chance to look back at all of the games I’ve reviewed this year and started off with the Most Wholesome Farming Sims of 2019. There have been some great first-party Nintendo Switch games as well as so many great indie gems I had the chance to play thanks to all the amazing indie developers and publishers! Below is a list of games I’ve played the most that are both online and local multiplayer, which you can play with family and friends during the holidays!
Luigi’s Mansion 3
It’s been really great that Nintendo has been adding a cooperative feature to their latest games and Luigi’s Mansion 3 was a wonderful surprise with the addition of Gooigi. This game is so much more fun with another player and adds some unique puzzles and maximum vacuum power! Want to play with even more players? You can do so with 8 others online or locally with ScareScraper and ScreamPark modes.
Unravel Two
Unravel Two technically released for the first time on PC, PS4 and Xbox One back in late 2018. However, I played it upon its March 2019 release on the Nintendo Switch. It’s only a 2-player game but with features like PlayStation’s Share Play and Steam’s Remote Play Together, you can play locally or online. This game has the highest review score I have ever given for its fantastic physics-based mechanics and cooperative play when it comes to platforming and solving puzzles!
Tools Up!
I’ve only had this game on the Nintendo Switch for a short while but I still find myself thinking about it foundly and hoping for some DLC or extra levels. Play up to 4 players on local co-op and renovate homes according to the blueprints! Much like Overcooked, it can be chaotic but extremely rewarding when you perfect your coordination. It’s available for Steam’s Remote Play so you can play online with friends.
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove
This remastered classic is just as silly and laid-back as ever now on PC and all major consoles. Play this locally with 2 players or online with 4 players if you want something a bit more relaxing and without puzzles. I recommend ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove for younger kids to play this holiday season!
Of course, all of those games mentioned above are the games I had a chance to play in 2019. There are still so many cute wholesome games available now, and more multiplayer games to look forward to in 2020 like Trash Sailors, Pile Up!, and Grabimals. Stay tuned for more reminiscing!
