Let’s be honest, the Nintendo Switch version of My Time at Sandrock did not release in a great state. While the gameplay is fine and there’s literally a ton of content, this version of the game is littered with performance issues and random glitches. You can read our review here to get a better understanding […]
Horror Fishing Sim “Dredge” Launches Free Update Today
Developer Black Salt Games and Publisher Team 17 announced and released the third free update to the ominous fishing sim Dredge today. The newest installment in the series of free updates allows players to customize their boat with different paint and flag options. The update also allows you to hunt down 13 new crustaceans across […]
March Roundshmup
What new releases did March throw up in the world of shmups on Switch? Find out here!
December Roundshmup
Roundup of all the news and releases from the world of shmups on Nintendo Switch in the month of December.
November Roundshmup
Welcome to a new feature here on the Switch Effect. We’re calling this one a monthly roundshmup and, in case you hadn’t worked it out already, it’s a round-up of all the news, announcements and releases concerning shmups coming to Nintendo Switch. So, without further ado, let’s see what November had in store: Super Mega [&he
[News] VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action served on Switch this May
Be a futuristic bartender in latest title from Ysbryd Games and Sukeban Games VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a story based bartender simulator based in a dystopian future. You play bartender Jill who mixes and serves drinks in the VA-11 HALL-A bar in Glitch City, a technological metropolis with dark secrets. During your shift, [&hellip
[News] Steamworld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech set for April release
Image & Form’s anticipated card-based RPG is almost here SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech was a surprise new addition to the excellent SteamWorld series when it was announced by developer Image & Form, and new indie super publisher Thunderful, in the Nintendo January direct. Originally announced without a release window, this latest anno
[News] Warframe marks 6 year anniversary with free in-game items for all players
Developer Digital Extremes promises more updates are on the way Warframe is celebrating its 6th birthday by giving all players free birthday gifts this Wednesday. Players will be able to claim gifts including a brand new Liset (landing craft) Skin, the Dex Excalibur skin, and all its previous anniversary gifts. 2018 was the year free-to-play [&hell
[News] Thief Simulator is sneaking it’s way onto Switch
Become a thief this year on Switch Thief Simulator, from Polish developer Noble Muffins and publisher Forever Entertainment, has been announced for Switch. Released on Steam at the end of last year, Thief Simulator is a sandbox stealth game that has you sneaking around neighbourhoods searching for loot to steal while trying to evade detection. [&he