Summary
Nintendo released an Indie World Showcase on August 27, with one title presented, a roguelike RPG calledPeglin, getting a surprise drop the same day. TheNintendo Switchhas long been a major platform for indies since the first “Nindies” Showcase back in 2017. Indie games have seen a lot of success in recent years, with games likeAmong UsandDave the Diverbeing some major examples.
During the Indie World Showcase, updates to existing indie titles were also presented. Including afree crossover update toBalatrothat was released the same day. Other indie games shown off included the reveal ofCoffee Talk: TokyoandMoth Kubit. The indie showcase also showedThroes of the Watchmaker, a DLC forSea of Stars,the popular turn-based RPG that was released in August 2023.
Peglin, an indie game that was shown off during the showcase, has been released as a timed Nintendo Switch console exclusive.Peglinhas the gameplay of pachinko but with roguelike RPG elements. It was conceived from a prototype developed during a game jam in 2019, a timed event where game developers create a game from scratch.Peglintakes distinctive qualities of a classic physical game, similar to howBalatroincorporates elements of poker. This unique blend of genres madeBalatroone of the highest-rated games of the year.
Roguelike Pachinko Game Peglin Releases on Nintendo Switch
Peglinis Red Nexus Games' third title and has been previously available on Steam, iOS, and Android. This is the game’s first console release, dropped on the same day as itspresentation during the Indie World Showcase.Peglinhas the player take the role of a goblin seeking revenge on dragons for stealing their treasure. Players will aim orbs and hit pegs to deal damage to enemies in turn-based battles. The more pegs hit, the more damage will be dealt to enemies. Players can choose from a variety of different orbs with their own abilities, some splitting into multiple copies and others piercing both pegs and enemies.
Indie games have seen major successover the past few years, withPalworldbeing one major example of a hit this year. It remains to be seen ifPeglincan become another trending game in a crowded indie market. Its unique gameplay has a lot going for it, and games that have blended genres in the past have seen success.Cult of the Lambis another example of a hit indie game blending multiple genres, with its roguelike action and village management mechanics.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console launched in 2017, capable of being played in handheld mode or docked to a television. The Switch Lite, a handheld-only model, followed in 2019, with an OLED refresh coming in 2021.
