Dropped Nintendo Switch Games

Apico
A bee-keeping sim set on a procedurally generated island.

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Coromon
A pseudo-retro GBA Pokémon clone with pixel graphics.

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Sparklite
A proc-gen cross between Bastion and A Link to the Past that combines simple exploration with resource grinding.

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Feudal Alloy
A gritty hand-drawn Metroidvania set in a postapocalyptic feudal world populated by low-tech robots.

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Islets
A bright and colorful low-fantasy Metroidvania set on an archipelago of floating islands.

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Hoa

Hoa is a short and nonviolent 2D puzzle platformer set in a gorgeous green world of hand-painted art. If you’ve ever watched a Studio Ghibli movie and wanted to spend more time exploring the backgrounds, Hoa was made for you. The game’s gentle piano music is reminiscent of a Joe Hisaishi score, and Hoa gave me strong My Neighbor Totoro vibes in all the best ways.

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My first playthrough of Hoa took about two and a half hours, which includes the time I spent searching for puzzle solutions online. My second playthrough was a smooth one hour, and it was a chill and peaceful experience. I’d say that Hoa is a solid “7/10 game” in the best sense of what that generally means, with the more unpolished elements serving to endow the game with a unique sense of character. All things considered, I’m happy that Hoa is a piece of hand-crafted art that exists in this world.