Harpoon Shooter! Nozomi - A brief look at the Nintendo Switch version

Hey, everyone!
Today, we're checking out Harpoon Shooter! Nozomi on Nintendo Switch.
This game is super refreshing, super interesting with it's mechanical design, and I'm happy to share a little bit about it with you all.
Enjoy the video and a huge thanks to Scowsh, Spiders, and BB for their generous contributions on Ko-Fi!

[@WhimsicalPam]

This game looks pretty good, didn't knew this already had a steam release, totally went under my radar lmao

[@Shmuptopia]

It happens, especially given the sheer volume of Shmup titles on Switch. It's easy to miss one here and there. Thanks for watching Pam!

[@Chan_Prado]

Nice video! Been playing it for a few days now. There are many little secrets in the game, from clearing a certain landscape feature in a level, rescuing little characters, or even just staying in a certain spot until the countdown gives you a massive point bonus. You use the little red balls in the pinball/pachinko minigame. It awards you weapon crafting materials in Quest Mode and just points in Arcade Mode. There are also little tricks to the minigame mode that increase your chances for the highest values. The anchor grapple becomes a necessity in the later levels which I won't spoil here. It's a really fun mechanic that you can also sabotage yourself with if you paint yourself into a corner, lol. Overall this is a wonderful cute-'em-up with lots of replay value.

[@Shmuptopia]

Thanks for the additional information! I can only imagine how involved the grappling will become and look forward to eventually having more free time for buckling down with games like this.

[@tsht]

I purchased it, really have a good feeling. thanks for the discovery !

[@Shmuptopia]

Thanks for checking this out. Enjoy the game!

[@SpidersSTG]

I didn’t know this was on Switch! This looks so charming. Easy mode sounds like when I’m trying to diet - everyone all of a sudden is throwing desserts in front of me!

[@Shmuptopia]

Yeah, man! It's good times for sure. I think a run averages anywhere from 45-53mins from what I've seen online. Thanks for scoping this!

[@scowsh]

Enjoyed the vid as always - might check this out on switch while it’s on sale. Not heard of this before so thanks for highlighting it 🙌

[@Shmuptopia]

Always great having Uncle Scowsh swing by. I'm curious to learn more about what was used to make this one. I also recognize a song in this game that is identical to one that plays in another game I have on Switch.

[@_IHH_]

Played it on Steam (thanks to Gameboy Guru for the recommendation in the last Shoot The Core Cast). Very good game. Fresh and interesting. The harpoon system is clever and well used in this game.

[@Shmuptopia]

It's definitely a lot of fun so far! Thanks for tuning in.

[@Ishmokin]

thanks for this! Will pick up this one for sure

[@Shmuptopia]

Enjoy it when you jump in. Thanks for checking in Ish!

[@Crcvmbdfl]

nice, didn know about this game, thank you. Its definitely a 'cute em up', reminds me of Cotton and Trouble Witches. Hope it gets a physical release for the Nintendo Switch

[@Shmuptopia]

I was thinking Cotton as well and would love to see this get a physical. Thanks for watching!

[@hammerfistrevolution5232]

Love this one! Gives me a trouble witches/cotton vibe with some crazy mechanics!

[@Shmuptopia]

Uncle Ham is in the hoooouse! Yeah, man I also think about Cotton rising her broom, major similarities here. This is fantastic stuff so far and there's a lot more to dig into from what I'm learning. Thanks for commenting man!

[@POWERUP-wh3to]

Didn’t know this game, I’ll definitely try it out. Thanks for the video! 😊

[@Shmuptopia]

It's my pleasure! Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy the game when you get it.

[@ArcadeHell]

This looks really cool! I'm probably gonna pick it up on sale! 😃

[@Shmuptopia]

Always great to have you swing by, man! Definitely enjoy the game if and when you snag it! Trust the family is doing solid.

[@TheAxelay]

Reminds me of Fantasy Zone or maybe even Parodius?!

[@Shmuptopia]

It really reminds me of Cotton games as well. Thanks for checking this out!

[@soratheorangejuicemascot5809]

I smell Cotton vibe in this game

[@Shmuptopia]

I can definitely see that. Haven't played any Cotton games in ages!

[@JohnGavalas-xh5ub]

Dace how the heck did i not know about this i am getting it right now you rule bro

[@Shmuptopia]

It's such a fun experience, man. Enjoy it when you jump in!

[@JohnGavalas-xh5ub]

@@Shmuptopia it's not for me it's for my daughter and she absolutely loves it i tried it it's pretty fun hard mode is very forgiving i like how you have to grind to unlock other levels

[@JuanRoosterbeard]

#pewpew

[@drifter4training]

is this schmup game similar to the cotton scmhup series ?

[@Shmuptopia]

That's a great question! I haven't played any Cotton games for a few years at this point and I didn't do much with them at the time, so I don't recall all of the ins and outs. Chances are, it's not similar. I think the Cotton game I played had some sort of spell casting system or something like that.