NintyBeats – Valentine’s Day Special 2021
February 2021’s addition of NintyBeats is yet another opportunity to share some Nintendo music that I truly love. In past versions of these features, I have written about music from some of the first Nintendo games I was introduced to, music that had a romance theme to them, and my favourite music from the Animal Crossing and Metroid series. You might be wondering if there are even more themes that I love, and the answer would be: of course!
Today I want to share an additional four themes that reaffirm my love for video games from Nintendo.
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Lonely Mountains: Downhill Takes it up a Gear with Super Rare Physical Edition
If you like peaceful downhill races on your bike, then you may be wheely thrilled with this next announcement. Super Rare Games have just revealed that indie biking hit, Lonely Mountains: Downhill, are their next game to receive the physical edition treatment.
Limited to 5000 copies worldwide, Lonely Mountains: Downhill physical edition goes on sale from 6pm GMT on the 18th February 2021 on the Super Rare Games website. The title comes packed with all the current content on its cart, a full-colour manual, interior artwork, an exclusive sticker, and three trading cards randomly selected from the five-card set. All copies will also feature a slick collector’s slipcover.
Check out the press release, after the break!
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Blades, Axes, Gangs and More Invade Numskull Games Presents
The titular publisher just held their second Numskull Games Presents event that showcased their current lineup of titles over the coming months. Among those included further details regarding Battle Axe and Bladed Fury, as well as the unveiling of a brand new game: RICO London!
In addition to these announcements, Numskull Games also revealed an exclusive giveaway where you could win Battle Axe Shadow Boxes and copies of Deadly Premonition Origins signed by series director, designer and writer, SWERY. Find out how to enter by watching the presentation, though get in there quick as you only have until Monday 22nd February to enter!
Can’t watch the video right now? Never fear as you can read the full press release after the break!
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Mario Sports Retrospective Part One – Mario Tennis
Mario first stole our collective hearts with his phenomenal platforming adventures. From his early appearances in the Donkey Kong series, to more recent platforming escapades such as Mario Odyssey, it’s safe to say that Mario has always been at the forefront of the platforming genre. Yet, over the years, Mario and his friends have broadened their horizons, branching out into a wide variety of other titles, including the ever-popular racing series, Mario Kart, and puzzle games such as Dr Mario and Mario Picross. One of the most enduring series are the Mario Sports games, which have become a fixture on multiple Nintendo systems over the years. These have seen Mario participate in sports ranging from golf to horse riding and even competing in the Olympics with former-rival, Sonic the Hedgehog. For this series of features, I will be looking back at the Mario Sports titles beginning with my personal favourite, Mario Tennis.
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REVIEW – Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
The Sprixie Kingdom has gotten a tad catty as the realm has been hit with a double whammy of feline proportions. Originally launching eight years ago in 2013 for the Nintendo Wii U, this Super Mario 3D Land sequel (kind of) swipes its way onto Nintendo Switch, this time with an extra standalone adventure in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury.
Will you rescue the Sprixie Princesses or try to cool the fury of Bowser’s rage first? Take your pick, ready your claws, and check out our review of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury after the break!
Let’s-a Go!
REVIEW – Nexomon: Extinction
Since its release, Nexomon: Extinction has had some Quality of Life updates. This review is based from version 1.1.0 on the Nintendo Switch.
LimeTurtle Inc first formed in 2014 and Nexomon: One, a mobile only title, was their first full venture once partnering with the original team behind a game known as “Micromon”. Since then, the team has been working hard for their first full console release with Nexomon: Extinction.
Nexomon Extinction is, in the words of the developer themselves, “a return to classic monster-catching” and it is a fine example of doing what it says on the tin. As one of many orphans residing at a small Orphanage, you begin your journey in dramatic fashion which leads to you picking one of nine Nexomon as your starter. Although this may sound like a daunting decision early on, you can catch every single starter Nexomon in the wild, albeit they are very rare and thus hard to find. As a young Tamer, you set out on an adventure together with your friends with the aim of climbing the ranks of The Guild – a well-respected organisation to protect the world from any threat and to save humanity from the potential brink of extinction. Find out what we thought in our review!
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