This is going to be a huge post as I have been just finding tons of games to recommend, but a lot more to wishlist that are niche and AA as a whole. Most of these are coming out soon to within the next year. So it's definitely going to be in my shilling list and recommended anyways.
A new tale of the Kami awaits... Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a unique Japanese-inspired, single player Kagura Action Strategy game.
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Now this is going to be surprising. Kunitsu-Gami feels exactly like something Capcom would make almost 20 years ago when they were not afraid to try new things. I would put this in the category of AA and if you like Action/Tower Defense/Strategy and some Skill Trees this is going to be right up your alley as it feels similar to Pikmin but much more complex and interesting, there is some nice surprises and nods back to their older games level design wise including one or two that takes inspiration from one of the most popular Japanese Companies out there with Fromsoft. There is a Demo Available and I would say if you like it, it's worth the purchase. One of my favorite surprises this year for Capcom especially when their games have been uninspired, bland and lack color or any gameplay depth in a long while.
Some advice when playing.
1. You can go back to multiple villages to rebuild them and then go into another level. You are not restricted to one at a time.
2. In the later half of the game you should get the Shield Talisman and also there will be an Anti-Air talisman that becomes helpful later in the game
3. Fully upgrade Archer, Sumo, Axe Weilders, Ascetics are helpful as well. The Anti-Defilement is the least useful in the game.
4. Do not be afraid to upgrade Summoners at the end. I can not give out much detail as to why but they are very beneficial if you feel stuck or wish to get things done early. Especially helpful for lowering boss clear times.
5. Some Villagers and some Orbs are in houses or behind certain areas and can be tricky
6. Getting the Bow skill for Soh you can hit Defiled Animals from further away and get yourself some heals without having to constantly chase after them.
Control characters from the Touhou Project series in this shooting action game featuring high-speed aerial versus combat! Danmaku battles faster than you've ever seen will unfold in the skies of Gensokyo as you use your mobility to dodge countless bullets flying at you with a variety of spells.
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I would recommend this game if you like High Flying Action, Touhou and the Touhou Universe. The full game is going to be out in a few weeks and it's currently 20$. It reminds me of another game but I can not remember what exactly from Switch. I know it was a mecha with Anime characters fighting each other and it was uncensored on Switch. It plays very similar to this.
Perfect for RTS beginners and veterans alike! 『Tactics Greed』is an action RTS game with deck-building elements. Master unique tactics combining units and magic to climb the global rankings!
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It's 10$ and I would say if you like something that is mostly an Auto-Battler with some summoning through deck building, You build your deck in the tutorial and the harder the difficulty the more allies and better upgrades you can get for your team. There is a Demo available to try and I would say if you like what you played, it's fully worth buying at full price as 10$ is not expensive at all. It's great for Adults and Kids alike.
A circus troupe comes to Yomogi Town, a rural town in Japan situated between mountains and the ocean. As the son of the circus ringmaster, enjoy a special summer filled with wholesome adventures!
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If you like Natsuyasumi and if you like BOTW exploration with doing whatever you like at your own pace. This is something you should consider getting and the price is not bad at 40$(50$ with DLC).
Wishlist recommendations
After 26 years, FATAL FURY is back!
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City Of The Wolves is a great series definitely worth it if you like Fighting Games and Fanservice. Double if you are a huge KOF fan and liked Samurai Shodown Reboot.
"I must eliminate them...ALL..." The bodiless "Hyoki" hunts down the brain-devouring "Slitterheads", lurking in the alleys of a neon-lit city
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If you liked Siren, Gravity Rush, the main director is behind this game and is making a Action-Horror game that really is interesting mechanics wise and feels entertaining to see as a whole. Definitely keeping my eyes out because this feels like an evolution of horror than just a horror game and that being the only thing.
Slice and dice your way through the strange and wonderful world of beloved tactics-JRPG series Utawarerumono!
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Utawaremono Zan is interesting to me, only because it features TAMSOFT the same developers behind Senran Kagura, and the setting feels like Senran Kagura, but it is of a very well known franchise in Japan. The gameplay from what I noticed is also a slightly different version of Senran Kagura. So I would definitely direct people to wish list this. I will be trying this out myself as I would never tell people to wishlist something I would not play.
Bakeru's adventure begins in this Japan-esque Wild Action Game!
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Played the demo on Switch only because PC did not have this available. I can say it's definitely for those that like Mario style platforming and are fans of Goemon as well. It does a good job of giving various powerups, being full of personality, and really does a good job as a whole of delivering a solid experience for those that like this sort of thing. But DISCLAIMER it sort of runs very low resolution than usual unless you are on TV mode, it's not bad but Switch is starting to show it's age with games like this. I would highly recommend going for the PC version or waiting for a Switch 2. If at all possible.
The latest entry in the character collection and football simulation RPG series, "Inazuma Eleven!" With an original story featuring new main characters, over 4,500 players from across the series' history to collect and train, as well as exciting online tournaments, you can play the game your way!
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I played the Demo that is available. Especially online, and Single-Player. This is for those that like Anime like Blue Lock, Tsubasa and those kinds of franchises as a whole and it is worth everyone's time, I can see why Inazuma Eleven is a popular franchise from Level-5. It has a sort of a Smash Brothers Ultimate thing going on with building spirits and equipping accessories for winning matches and performing certain tasks, it's easy to play, easy to get into. Definitely worth wishlisting. It even has RPG mechanics.
Keep in mind this footage is very early Alpha footage it's not the final product.
koROBO is an action adventure game that follows the story of a pint-sized robot named “koROBO” and his owner, Tom, a young boy who receives koROBO as a gift from his father on his 10th birthday. Players step into the tiny but mighty shoes of koROBO, embarking on a thrilling and heartfelt journey.
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KoROBO is made by the same people who made Chibi-Robo and the Kickstarter is fully funded for Consoles and PC. It also is going to add extra things like Toys coming to life and being apart of the living and breathing world, more stickers, things to collect. While the Kickstarter may have ended, people can still put their money into it for the final stretch goal of the Metal Detector mini-game 4 months before release. Can not wait to experience the spiritual successor. I never have played Chibi-Robo before. But I heard tons of good things about Chibi-Robo so i am going to give it a shot.
Join schoolgirl superhero Reya and her manager Nio as they embark on their journey as Hero Content Creators, fighting monstrous beings that emerge daily from a dimension beyond. Anime-inspired, heart-pounding hero action is waiting for you!
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Made by the same Developer behind DMC and Assault Spy. Mightreya has been announced. I wish we had a demo or more footage, but I can tell this is going to be for those that like Action games as a whole and has bigger production values.
Until next time.