With a whole month somehow already behind us in 2024, we dive headfirst into February. Nintendo’s treating us to not one, but two first-party treasures over the next couple of months, and there’s plenty more to check out, too.
We’ve been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail in the coming weeks, including some highlights picked by us as well as lots of other games and accessories that are launching soon. Have a browse through and see if anything takes your fancy:
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Game Boy Advance classic Mario vs. Donkey Kong is back on Nintendo Switch, launching for the system on 16th February.
Boasting all-new graphics, the game has players taking on a series of puzzles as Mario himself. The goal is to find each and every Mini-Mario, and to do that, you’ll need to examine your surroundings in each level, work out the best route to move forward, and exercise the odd platforming skill or two along the way.
If you’re wanting to pick up Nintendo’s biggest release of the month, you can do so below.
In the mood for a new slice of 2D slash-’em-up goodness? Slave Zero X might be just the ticket. The Calamity Edition comes with an artbook, CDs, and more:
Slave Zero X is a stylish 2.5D character action game set in the biopunk world of Slave Zero (1999). Run & Slash your way through a dystopian future in this character action game which will resonate with fans of Devil May Cry, Strider, and Guilty Gear.
The latest Shiren the Wanderer title to grace Nintendo Switch lands on 27th February, giving us more roguelike dungeon RPG gameplay to sink our teeth into:
Shiren the Wanderer and Koppa, his talking ferret partner, received a vision of a distant land and a girl in distress. It led them to the mysterious Serpentcoil Island. But they’re not alone. Rumors speak of lost pirate gold hidden away within the depths of Serpentcoil Island, and a powerful monster at its highest mountain peak, said to hold an exquisite treasure in its belly. Adventurers and warriors have flocked from all over the realm, eager for a chance at fortune.
A tactical fantasy RPG where you assemble vast armies and direct them into battle? Sold:
From the masterminds that brought 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere, ATLUS x Vanillaware presents the rebirth of tactical fantasy RPG. Fight against fate and embark on a royal adventure to regain your reign alongside trustworthy allies. Unicorn Overlord combines the timeless tactical RPG genre with overworld exploration and innovative battle system for a unique epic fantasy experience in the iconic Vanillaware style.
It’s not often we’re treated to a new Princess Peach game, so we’re really looking forward to this one!
Princess Peach and friends arrive at the Sparkle Theater to see a show when the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch suddenly make their grand entrance and take centre stage. The perfect performance has become a terrible tragedy and it’s up to Peach to save the play – and the day!
By transforming, Peach gains new abilities. Turn into a swordfighter to fend off the Sour Bunch with sensational swordplay or a detective to investigate clues and track down whodunit. With more stolen shows to save, many other transformations are just behind the curtain, including a pastry chef and a kung fu master!
More Upcoming Switch Games For February And March 2024
As well as the highlighted games above, there are plenty of Switch retail games that could pique your interest over the coming weeks…
New Switch Accessories & eShop Credit
And finally, below you’ll find a selection of Switch accessories coming up soon as well as our Switch buyer’s guides if you’re looking for anything in particular.
Remember you can also buy your Switch eShop credit and games from the Nintendo Life store. Purchases made on our store help to support the site, so thank you in advance!
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