Suika Game Now Available Worldwide on Nintendo Switch
The immensely popular fruit puzzle game, Suika Game, which has taken the streaming scene by storm, is now accessible to Nintendo Switch users worldwide. The international eShop launch on October 20 has made it even more convenient for players to enjoy this addictive Tetris-like game.
Origins and Rise in Popularity
Spearheaded by Japanese electronics company Aladdin X, Suika Game, also known as Watermelon Game, was initially developed as a built-in application for a ceiling projector in 2021. However, due to its surging popularity, the game was released on the Japanese eShop for the Switch eight months later.
Since September, Suika Game has gained even more traction thanks to streaming. According to TwitchTracker, the game started climbing the viewership charts on September 15, reaching a peak of nearly 18,000 viewers across four channels. In October, the game has already surpassed 26,000 viewers on two different occasions and is frequently streamed by over 60 channels daily.
The Appeal of Suika Game
In an interview with Nippon TV, Aladdin X mentioned that sales of the Switch version have multiplied “by more than 50,000 times” compared to two years ago before the game went viral. The game’s appeal lies in its cute and friendly art, simple rules, and the encouragement it provides to players to try and improve, even in failure.
Similar to Tetris, Suika Game allows players to engage their cognitive skills in a competitive and entertaining setting. With its relaxing background music and absence of a running timer, the fruit puzzle sets the stage for chaotic and enjoyable gameplay.
Enormous Success and Availability
Suika Game has already garnered over 1.4 million downloads and remains the top-downloaded game in the Japanese eShop. Although the game is currently only available in Japanese, players from other regions can still indulge in creating massive watermelons and setting high scores. Don’t miss out on this addictive gaming experience!