Introducing five big games worthy of your time.

For the gamers who prefer to sink their teeth into bigger, meatier games that cost more but comes packed with plenty of content and developed from the likes of Nintendo, Square Enix and Bandai Namco, we are highlighting five of the biggest games that are releasing on the Nintendo Switch this February. Here is our list:

 

[Guide] The 5 Biggest Games Releasing on Nintendo Switch this February:

THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE (February 16, 2023)

Publisher: SQUARE ENIX

Genre: Music

No. of Players: 1 – 2 (Single System) | 2 – 8 (Online)

File Size: 6.9 GB

Price: $49.99

 

A rhythm action game packed with 385 carefully selected music tracks from across the whole FINAL FANTASY series.

  • The music of FINAL FANTASY comes together here – Includes popular tracks from a total of 46 different games, featuring the latest music from FFI through to FFXV in the main series, as well as remakes, spin-offs and various different soundtrack CDs.
    • Relive the thrilling battles and soaring emotions alongside beautiful music and video.
  • Throw yourself into the rhythm – Push the buttons in time with the music to match triggers moving across the screen on 3 different types of stage. With easy to learn controls and four different difficulty settings, anyone can jump in and have fun straight away.
    • Also supports controller sharing play using a Joy-Con™ controller.
  • Online multiplayer for up to 8 players – Introducing riotous online Multi Battles where everyone plays together! Interfere with the other players plans and make clever use of your Burst abilities to turn the tables and grasp victory.
    • Don’t forget to exchange ProfiCards once the battle is over!
  • Put together the party of your dreams with a total of 104 characters to choose from – Meet cute versions of many classic characters and monsters from the series as exciting RPG battles play out alongside the rhythm action. Gather and power up your team to beat the next stage.
  • Enjoy the music and video at your leisure – The game also features music player and theatre modes that let you sit back and enjoy the tracks and movies you have collected without the rhythm game action.
  • Become Ignis, a special coal tasked with liberating that world of Orbis, recently overrun by forces of darkness. Luckily, it just so happens that you’re trained in the art of mortal combat! Learn how to fight, upgrade your abilities, venture through increasingly hostile worlds, and restore the Eternal Flame.

Tales of Symphonia Remastered (February 17, 2023)

Publisher: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment

Genre: Role-Playing

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

File Size: 10.3 GB

Price: $39.99

 

Tales of Symphonia, an action RPG and one of the most critically-acclaimed titles in the series, returns with a full HD remastering.

The story takes place in Sylvarant, a world in danger of extinction due to the exploitation of mana by an evil group thought to be sealed away by the hero Mithos 4,000 years ago.

Colette, The Chosen One, receives an oracle from the heavenly institution Cruxis, and sets out on a World Regeneration journey with her childhood friend Lloyd.

This profound and magnificent adventure fantasy is spun by characters rich in personality and full of charm.

Digimon World: Next Order (February 22, 2023)

Publisher: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment

Genre: Role-Playing, Simulation

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

File Size: 6.7 GB

Price: $59.99

 

The Digital World has run rampant with Machinedramon and is now in a state of utter chaos. As a Digidestined, it’s up to you to restore order to the world in Digimon World: Next Order, a monster collecting RPG.

Find and recruit as many faithful Digimon companions as possible to rebuild the Digital World. Will you be able to balance both training and exploration to stop the virus-infected Digimon from causing complete destruction?

  • ENDLESSLY ENGAGING FUN – Choose between a male or female protagonist and seek adventure with over 200 Digimon to collect! Explore the world with, not one but, TWO Digimon companions for the first time ever.
  • TAKE CARE OF DIGIMON – Form a strong bond with your Digimon by caring for them: feed, train, discipline, and Digivolve them. The stronger the bond between you and your Digimon, as well as between the two Digimon companions, the greater the chance of victory in battles!
  • BUILD A THRIVING TOWN – Expand and manage your town, Floatia. Recruit new Digimon, upgrade buildings, grow crops, and more as you grow into a sprawling Digi-metropolis.
  • EVOLVED AI BATTLE SYSTEM – Train your pair of Digimon to fight cooperatively in AI battles. Issue commands and cheer them to victory!

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe (February 24, 2023)

Publisher: Nintendo

Genre: Action, Platformer

No. of Players: 1 – 4 (Single System)

File Size: 6 GB

Price: $59.99

 

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is a new version of Kirby’s Adventure Wii for Nintendo Switch! Up to four players can join Kirby and friends as they travel through Dream Land to help Magolor repair his crashed spaceship.

  • Find your favourite Copy Ability – In addition to Sword, Whip and other familiar Copy Abilities, the new Mecha Copy Ability makes its debut! Become a robot and fly through the sky, attacking from a distance with your cannon or up close with powerful punches. You can also inhale glowing enemies to make use of special Super Abilities – ultra-strong versions of Copy Abilities that can really turn the tables!
  • Adventure together! – Share Joy-Con controllers to play together locally on the same console with up to four players. Play as fan-favourite characters like Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede and Bandana Waddle Dee, or let everyone play as Kirby, each using their favourite Copy Abilities!
  • Lots of subgames to enjoy! – Take a break from the adventure and play a range of subgames with up to four players! As well as returning subgames such as Ninja Dojo and Samurai Kirby, you can also dive into the all-new Magolor’s Tome Trackers.

OCTOPATH TRAVELER II (February 24, 2023)

Publisher: SQUARE ENIX

Genre: Role-Playing

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

File Size: 5.2 GB

Price: $59.99

 

This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights.

In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era.

Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life?

Every path is yours to take.

Embark on an adventure all your own.

 

Selling Points:

  1. Begin your adventure as one of eight new travelers, each with their own origins, motivations, and unique skills.
  2. The series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, have reached even greater heights.
  3. The story takes place in Solistia, where diverse cultures thrive from east to west and the industries of the new era flourish. You can sail the seas and explore every corner of a world that changes from day to night.
  4. Each traveler has a unique set of Path Actions they can use to battle townspeople, obtain items, take others along in their travels, and more. Where will you go? What will you do? Every path is yours to take.
  5. Familiar mechanics from the original game have been preserved, like the freedom to develop your travelers’ jobs and skills, as well as the Break and Boost system that made battles so exhilarating. New mechanics have also been added.

Do you agree with our selection of titles or feel like we’ve left a few games out? Please let us know!

By Jack Longman

In 2015, when rumours of the NX and Zelda U were everywhere, my brother and I started Miketendo64 and we've been running it ever since. As the Editor-in-Chief, I have attended video gaming events in three different countries, been to preview events, and penned more than 4,000 articles to date, ranging from news, to features, reviews, interviews and guides. I love gaming and I love all things Nintendo. I also love Networking, so don't be afaid to reach out. Email: contact@miketendo64.com / jack.lo@miketendo64.com Website: https://miketendo64.com/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyVMO4QgcniAjhLxoyc9n8Q

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