The Best of the Best! (March 2025 Edition)

It’s time to say, “Goodbye February, ” and “Hello March,” as we take a look at the six biggest games releasing on the Nintendo Switch in March 2025:

 

[Guide] The Biggest Games Releasing on Nintendo Switch | March 2025:

#1) Carmen Sandiego (March 4, 2025)

Publisher: Gameloft | Genre: Adventure, Puzzle, Education, Strategy

File Size: 1.2 GB | Price: $29.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

 

The world’s greatest thief is back — The scarlet super thief Carmen Sandiego is back! Adorn Carmen’s signature red hat and play as the vigilante herself to navigate a world of espionage, utilizing high-tech gadgets, and ultimately capturing VILE. Rookie gumshoes and seasoned detectives are invited to put their sleuthing skills to the test whether it’s in the narrative driven main campaign or the classic mode ‘The Acme Files’.

  • BECOME THE MASTERMIND — For the very first time in the history of the franchise, assume the role of Carmen Sandiego herself! Dive headfirst into her world of espionage, experiencing her escapades firsthand as you outwit VILE operatives.
  • GEAR UP — Carmen Sandiego wouldn’t be the legendary thief she is without tools! Glide effortlessly through the air with her trusty glider, swing from building to building with her grappling hook, and see in the dark with her night vision and thermal imaging goggles.
  • TRAVEL THE GLOBE — From the bustling streets of Rio de Janeiro to the majestic landmarks of Tokyo, embark on a whirlwind tour of the world’s most iconic destinations. With stunning visuals and immersive environments, every location comes to life, inviting you to explore, discover, and unravel the secrets that lie within.
  • SOLVE CAPERS — Sharpen your detective skills as you gather clues, decipher codes, and tackle a variety of mini-games to outsmart VILE’s most elusive operatives. But beware, time is of the essence! Stay sharp, think fast, and act decisively to crack safes, hack into systems, and master the art of lockpicking before it’s too late.
  • CAPTURE VILE — Gather clues and compare them to dossiers to uncover VILE operatives. Is their hair black, red, or do they have blue eyes? Use your deductive skills to narrow down suspects. But remember, a warrant is essential before making any arrests! Will you crack the case and bring VILE to justice, or will they evade capture?

#2) Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (March 6, 2025)

Publisher: KONAMI | Genre: Role-playing

File Size: 6.8 GB | Price: $29.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

 

The Legend of Suikoden I and II returns, remastered in HD! — A hero’s destiny is written in the Stars

The legendary Konami JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!

The Story of Suikoden I — A once renowned hero turns into a violent tyrant, and an empire falls into decline.

A Liberation Army is rising up in an act of rebellion against an oppressive rule.

One by one the 108 stars of Destiny gather to shape the course of history.

The Story of Suikoden II — Our story’s hero and his friend Jowy are members of the Unicorn Youth Brigade, which participated in a drawn-out border dispute between the Highland Kingdom and the City-States of Jowston .

A few months earlier, a truce agreement was signed between the two forces, both of which were happy to see an end to the fighting.

However, hidden under the momentary peace the fires of a new war continued to smolder…

 

Features of Suikoden I & Suikoden II HD:

  • All background illustrations have been upgraded to HD
  • Updated effects breathe new life into the pixel art animation
  • New environmental sounds effects to immerse yourself in this fantasy world
  • Battle SFX are also now HD and add a new level of realism
  • Newly added auto-save
  • Battle Fast Forward
  • Conversation Log

#3) Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? ~Fullland of Water and Light~ (March 13, 2025)

Publisher: Bushiroad | Genre: Action, Role-playing

File Size: 1.2 GB | Price: $49.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

 

A story tracing the hero’s trials and truth now unfolds… — One fateful day, without any warning, the labyrinthine city of Orario was transformed.

In the sunken Orario, Bell and his group follow the trail of the characters as dictated in the heroic tale.

What they find there are an abundance of thoughts and feelings not depicted in “Fullland of Water and Light”.

A story tracing the hero’s trials and truth now unfolds…

Control Bell Cranel or Ais Wallenstein in this side-scrolling RPG, defeating monsters and advancing through stages to complete the story!

#4) MLB The Show 25 (March 18, 2025)

Publisher: MLBAM | Genre: Sports, Simulation

File Size: 26.4 GB | Price: $59.99

No. of Players: 1 – 4 (Single System)

 

Forge your baseball journey in The Show — Ignite your passion and build your very own path to greatness—from high school all the way to the Hall of Fame! Along the way, connect with iconic baseball stars in fan-favorite modes – updated with new ways to play.

Road to The Show:

  • Begin your RTTS journey by playing High School and College games in The Amateur Years.
  • Build the RTTS ballplayer you want, the way you want to. You’re free to edit perks and benefit from revamped Attributes.

Franchise & March to October:

  • Enjoy every moment of every game – or choose the key moments that matter, now with improvements to both Trade Logic and Defensive WAR.

Diamond Dynasty:

  • Collect and earn player cards in Diamond Dynasty: 360, as you craft your very own lineup – with no more time-limited season restrictions.
  • Try out Diamond Quest with your squad! It’s a brand-new roguelike game mode, where rewards are yours to earn through moments, boss encounters and more.

Gameplay Improvements and Expansion:

  • Experience exciting new gameplay in all modes: featuring a variety of all-new RTTS Impact Plays, G.O.A.T difficulty for the ultimate challenge, all-new Ambush Hitting for a more realistic “plan of attack” at the plate, faster online gameplay and hundreds of new animations for extreme realism – and much more!

Storylines:

  • Celebrate history in Storylines while you learn about baseball legends and their amazing tales.

The Best Gets Better:

  • Hear authentic High School and College audio—including metal bats and chain link fences—alongside enhanced stadium sound and fan chants, all powered by ShowTech™

#5) Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (March 20, 2025)

Publisher: Nintendo | Genre: Role-playing, Multiplayer

File Size: 15 GB | Price: $59.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System) | 1 – 32 (Online)

 

Rebuild humanity on the mysterious planet Mira — The year is 2054. Earth has been destroyed by an intergalactic war between two alien races, and humanity is on the brink of annihilation. A small number of survivors, aboard the USS White Whale, crash land on the vast and untamed planet Mira.

Now, it falls to you, as a member of BLADE, to help bring humanity back from the edge of extinction…with the aid of giant, pilotable robots called Skells!

  • The visually enhanced edition of this open-world RPG contains newly added story elements and more.

A massive world full of surprises:

Explore planet Mira — Discover bizarre and beautiful plants, animals, and landscapes on your journey. Map new areas, collect resources, and try to locate fellow survivors as humanity builds New Los Angeles.

Power up with Skells — Once you have enough experience, you’ll earn the right to purchase and pilot your own fully customizable Skell. Use it to battle bigger and stronger enemies, and travel to places you couldn’t reach on foot.

Build your squad — Recruit party members to your cause from a memorable cast of characters. Each companion has different combat and support skills to offer. You can customize their gear, weapons, and more at any time.

#6) Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (March 21, 2025)

Publisher: Koei Tecmo | Genre: Role-playing

File Size: 3.9 GB | Price: $59.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

 

Walk the forbidden path, no matter where it leads — People gather memories as they live their lives, thus developing their souls. This is the story of a young woman traveling across a ruined continent to find the path toward the future.

The theme of this game is “memory.” There are moments when everyone must confront the past and their own memories. All memories, including both successes and failures, become nourishment for the future and help shape people. “Atelier Yumia” tells the story of Yumia and her companions as they follow the path they believe in while being confronted by the memories they discover along the way.

Story: In a world where alchemy is deemed “taboo,” the alchemist Yumia yearns for the truth the lies hidden in a ruined continent. The time has come for her to take the first step on her grand adventure across the continent.

Main features:

  • Freely traverse the vast open field in all directions — The continent is an unexplored land where the player can use a wide range of items and actions to forge their path forward.
  • Game cycle — Explore the field and gather ingredients in order to synthesize items. The items you create are key to advancing the story and can be used for combat and further exploration. You can also use “Simple Synthesis” to create items while you are out in the field and construct bases using the “Building” feature.
  • Create items while out in the field and customize bases however you like! — You can use Simple Synthesis to create exploration tools for opening the path forward, as well as items that will benefit you during combat and synthesis. You can also use the Building feature to construct bases and then decorate them with furniture to your liking.

Note: Please check the official “Atelier Yumia” site for details. Please be aware that other editions containing this product exist. Be careful not to make duplicate purchases.

Will you be picking up any of these games next month? 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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