Indie World Showcase 11.14.2023 - Nintendo Switch

"No silksong" seems to be a very popular phrase in live chat

Lots of very interesting games

There were a lot of charming little games in this showcase -- my main regret is that some of the ones just in the montage at the end seemed like they deserved more time. I wanted a bigger spotlight on the geckos!!

Not much here I'm particularly crazy about, but I always appreciate the unique ideas indie devs bring to the table that Triple A otherwise wouldn't have. Beautiful art direction nine times out of ten too.

TIMESTAMPS

(Edit: spoiler alert, no Silksong or Pizza Tower)
0:00 Intro
0:28 Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution (releases in 2024)
2:35 Core Keepers (releases on Summer 2024)
4:11 On Your Tail (releases in 2024)
6:33 Howl (full game and free demo both available today)
8:12 The Star Named EOS (releases on Spring 2024)
10:18 Backpack Hero (available today)
11:22 Blade Chimera (releases on Spring 2024)
12:13 A Highland Song (releases December 5, 2023; pre-orders available today)
14:30 Moonstone Island (releases on Spring 2024)
15:26 Death Trick: Double Blind (releases in 2024, free demo available today)
17:52 Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition (releases on December 7, 2023; pre-orders available today; physical version releasing in 2024)
19:47 Planet of Lana (releases on Spring 2024)
19:59 Enjoy the Diner (available today)
20:09 Heavenly Bodies (releases on February 2024)
20:21 The Gecko Gods (releases on Spring 2024)
20:33 Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist (available today)
20:45 Urban Myth Dissolution Center (releases in 2024)
20:57 Braid, Anniversary Edition (releases on April 30, 2024)

I am so happy to see Outer Wilds finally on Switch. Please please, dont sleep on this gem of a game, even if you, on the first glance, can not see why it is so beloved, give it a try.

If you expect no silksong, then you won’t be disappointed when no silksong

Outer Wilds is peak gaming. If you’ve somehow managed to ignore it thus far, don’t keep sleeping on it!

Lots of very interesting games, including some I've been really hoping to see! My one big criticism: a lot of those games were just shoved into the highlight reel at the end. This could have been a longer, fuller presentation! I would have loved a bit more spotlight on Gecko Gods, Passpartout 2, and the fascinating-looking Urban Myth Dissolution Center, just to name a few. Don't give such incredible looking gems the short shrift, ya know?

Outer Wilds !!!!!!

I've waited for it to be released on Switch since it was first announced... So glad to finally see it here, it gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyed... My favourite game of the past ten years is finally here ! WOOHOO !

Don't overlook Planet of Lana; I played it via Game Pass and it really is a charming little game. Shantae, Chimera Blade, and Urban Myth Dissolution are the ones I have my eye on from this presentation. Might grab that Outer Wilds physical version when it launches, too.

Outer Wilds and Shantae caught my attention. It's nice to see other indie projects, even if they're not my tastes. I might be a Hollow Knight fan, but please let other Indie Teams shine!

I’ve never played a Shantae game before, but I’m REALLY excited for her fans.

Anything is possible with time =).

So excited to finally be able to get Moonstone Island on Switch! Been wanting that on Switch since I tried it on Steam!

Shantae? AND A GAME ABOUT GECKOS?
Peak direct

Some really cool looking games AND Outer Wilds! This was really cool. Chat was being annoying as usual.

Shantae Advance and Blade Chimera were the highlights in this whole direct for me

Hyped to finally play Outer Wilds! And On Your Tail looks fun—love Humble Games’ work. Others like Highland Song and Backpack Hero are a maybe-on-sale for me. Just doesn’t seem like there’s enough there in mechanics.

I’m excited that more indie studios are investing in demos, though!! So nice when they respect that we all have different tastes in art style and gameplay feel, especially on switch where there’s no return policy 😅

A Highland Song looks and sounds beautiful, looking forward to it!

Howl and A Highland Song both have a very heartfelt and warm charm about them, I think.