Part 2 of 6.
As March continues to get underway, welcome back to our efforts to highlight some formidable games all releasing on the Nintendo Switch. this month. Having already covered the likes of The Smile Alchemist, Railway Islands – Puzzle, Gunman Tales and The Atla Archives, it is time to showcase our next selection of four upcoming titles:
[Guide] 24 Games Releasing on Nintendo Switch this March (Part 2)
Disaster Detective Saiga: An Indescribable Mystery (March 3, 2023)
Publisher: D.H
Genre: Adventure, Other
No. of Players: 1 (Single System)
File Size: 791 MB
Price: $24.99
Script by KUROSHIRO, a leading author of Cthulu horror novels!
In this mystery adventure, the unluckiest detective in the universe struggles with a group of friends in a town called “Saina-machi,” where occult and mysterious incidents occur frequently.
A cinematic story unfolds as mysteries and foreshadowing intertwine, leading to an unexpected and spectacular case. ……
Fast-paced story with lots of cut-ins and illustrations!
The conversation-based storyline is filled with cut-ins and illustrations, allowing the player to enjoy the story at a brisk pace without getting bogged down.
The main characters are played by the popular voice actors “Chikahiro Kobayashi” and “Maaya Uchida”!
Their comical and addictive performances are a must-listen for fans and fans alike!
The 13 voice actors in total provide a wide variety of voices for the parts!
Little Witch Nobeta (March 7, 2023)
Publisher: Idea Factory
Genre: Action
No. of Players: 1 (Single System)
File Size: 1.9 GB
Price: $49.99
Guided by a small black cat, an amnesic little witch named Nobeta delves deep into a mysterious castle. Inside, dangers lurk around every corner. Encounter frightful enemies, powerful bosses, and magical puzzles in this unique soulslike, 3D action shooter!
Can you reach the throne and uncover the secrets of your past?
Pronty (March 7, 2023)
Publisher: Happinet Corporation
Genre: Action, Adventure
No. of Players: 1 (Single System)
File Size: 1.8 GB
Price: $14.99
Dive through four hundred years of technological advancements into the underwater city of Royla, where humanity once found a new home. That is until this future Atlantis was beset by fierce monsters mutated by toxic marine waste. Take on this unprecedented threat as the sea guardian Pronty, and fight alongside your javelin partner Bront to take down the mutants, discover the truth behind the creatures’ sudden invasion, and uncover the secrets behind Pronty’s origins.
FEATURES:
- Unique “javelin” combat system – Control the inexperienced Pronty and Bront the Javelin, a weaponized robotic swordfish that can fend off the sea creatures corrupted by toxic waste. Use Bront to repel enemies, remove obstacles, and shield Pronty from harm.
- A terrifying array of hostile and mutated sea life – Encounter all sorts of creatures formed from a ghastly fusion of sea critters and marine debris. While some might look easy to defeat, there’s always a bigger fish…Fight giant bosses to bring back hope to the once-thriving Royla and reveal the truth behind the monsters and pollution.
- Swappable upgrades for customized combat – Unlock new abilities and upgrades in Pronty’s Memory Board to put together strategies that work for every situation and play style.
- Explore this magnificent but perilous underwater city – Explore the fallen underwater city, Royla, in an underwater Metroidvania experience.
- Challenge all difficulty and Boss Rush mode – Replay again and again, with post-launch updates including the boss rush mode in Neptune’s Hall.
- Gallery – Depicted with beautifully vivid yet eerie line art, the sea creatures in this game are inspired by all that resides beneath the sea—from gorgeous aquatic life and landscapes, to ancient oceanic myths and toxic marine waste. Enjoy discovering each unique creature!
Know by heart… (March 9, 2023)
Publisher: Ice-Pick Lodge
Genre: Adventure
No. of Players: 1 (Single System)
File Size: 1 GB
Price: $19.99
“Know by heart…” is a game about accepting loss. The plot, the music, the intuitive gameplay and atmospheric mini-games work together to weave an illusion of briefly returning to one’s childhood and inevitably growing up, the feeling of time slipping through our fingers.
Players will be immersed into the quiet life of a provincial Russian town, where traces and echoes of the Soviet era can still be seen and heard.
Misha, the protagonist, is stuck in his monotonous, dead-end job, until one day the routine is shattered as his school crush returns to town. For the first time in years Misha regains hope of escaping the ennui of his daily life. A brief but tumultuous episode of the town’s life is interwoven with the story of a gang of childhood friends coming back together. It’s up to them to journey down memory lanes and rekindle their friendship, but their memories of the past and the very bonds between them become threatened…
Features:
- ~5 hours of sentimental adventure
- The atmosphere of a post-Soviet provincial town at the turn of the century
- An emotional plot with non-linear elements and several endings
- Game mechanics representing thoughts and memories of the protagonist
- A collection of evocative mini-games
- Piano soundtrack composed in modern neoclassical style
All details regarding the games above were true at the time we sourced them directly from Nintendo’s own website. If there are any changes between now and each game’s eventual release, we apologize in advance and we hope you have enjoyed the selected titles so far. For even more games, we hope you come back for the next instalment.
