Nintendo Download: 30th April (North America)
Nintendo’s latest eShop releases bring two distinct action experiences to Switch players this week. Moon Raider: Anniversary Edition launches May 1st as a special re-release of the classic adventure title. Players control Ava, a half-alien princess tasked with saving her dying mother Selene, the former moon queen. Selene’s survival depends on moon gems—a rare energy source her selenite physiology requires. Ava must venture into dangerous lunar catacombs to collect enough gems to save her mother’s life. The game supports two-player cooperative play, allowing friends to tackle the moon’s treacherous underground together. Priced at $9.99, it offers accessible adventure gameplay with a sci-fi premise centered on familial stakes.
MULLET MADJACK arrives April 30th as a more intense single-player offering. This fast-paced first-person action-adventure draws heavy inspiration from classic old-school anime aesthetics and design philosophy. The game emphasizes speed and action, targeting players seeking adrenaline-driven combat experiences. At $19.99, MULLET MADJACK represents a higher-priced premium indie title compared to Moon Raider’s more budget-friendly positioning.
Both releases reflect the ongoing diversity of indie game offerings on Nintendo’s platform, ranging from cooperative family-friendly adventures to stylized action experiences aimed at different player preferences.