Nintendo Download: 7th May (North America)
Nintendo’s eShop welcomed two new titles to the North American Switch library on May 7th, continuing the platform’s ongoing expansion of indie and published game offerings.
Akita: Legends Squad, developed by UMURO and priced at $9.99, is a 3D platformer that modernizes the genre with high-speed movement mechanics and gravity-defying gameplay. Players control Akita, a protagonist equipped with high-tech thrusters designed to navigate challenging floating islands. The game emphasizes rapid movement as a core design pillar while featuring diverse, visually distinct environments—from snow-capped mountain peaks and ancient ruins to futuristic cloud cities—each presenting unique obstacles and environmental hazards tailored to their visual themes.
Akuma Rise, published by KEMCO at $17.99, takes a more traditional approach with classic turn-based RPG mechanics. The title utilizes a side-view command battle system that emphasizes strategic decision-making and tactical timing. Character progression appears central to the experience, with equipment management and growth systems (including magical elements) woven into gameplay loops.
The May 7th releases highlight the Switch’s continued appeal to both indie developers and established publishers seeking to reach the platform’s established audience. These varied releases—spanning contemporary platformer design and classic RPG conventions—demonstrate the eShop’s role in supporting diverse gaming experiences as the Switch approaches the later stages of its commercial lifecycle.