Nintendo Life eShop Selects & Readers’ Choice (October 2024)

PS1-Inspired Horror Game “Crow Country” Arrives on Switch

Experience a blast from the past with Crow Country, a PS1-inspired horror game that draws inspiration from iconic titles like Resident Evil and Final Fantasy VII. Featuring blocky polygonal visuals and a unique angular camera perspective, Crow Country manages to stand out in the sea of retro horror games flooding the market.

We gave Crow Country a solid 8/10 rating, thoroughly enjoying the eerie atmosphere of the dilapidated theme park it presents.

Neva Emerges Victorious as October’s eShop Selects Winner

Following the success of GRIS, Nomada Studio impresses yet again with Neva, securing the top spot in October’s eShop Selects. With stunning visuals, captivating music, and engaging combat and platforming mechanics, Neva showcases the developer’s prowess and creativity.

If you’re curious about what makes Neva a standout title, be sure to check out our glowing 9/10 review.

October’s Reader’s Choice Poll

October was a jam-packed month for game releases, and we want to hear from you! If you feel like we missed any noteworthy games deserving recognition, cast your vote in the poll below. Don’t forget to choose your favorite game from our picks as well!

How we determine our eShop Selects top three: At the end of each month, the Nintendo Life team votes on their favorite titles from a curated list of games. To qualify for selection, games must be digital-only titles released on the Nintendo Switch eShop in that month and reviewed by Nintendo Life. Staff members vote for their top three games, with points allocated based on preferences, to determine the top three titles for that month.

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