Can you believe its March already? The evenings are staying lighter for longer, the daffodils are blossoming, there are lots of things to be optimistic about in the coming month... not least the upcoming slate of games for the Nintendo Switch.
February was a great month with the wonderful Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Persona 5 Strikers and Bravely Default II, but we have many more amazing games to look forward to, including of course Monster Hunter Rise.
So, grab yourself a warm cup of something and settle down with a comfy blanket. Let's take a look at the big retail releases coming to Switch over the next couple of months and beyond...
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Story Of Seasons: Pioneers Of Olive Town - 23rd March
Marvelous' next instalment in the Story of Seasons life/farm sim series will put you to work cultivating a farm just next to the titular port of Olive Town. The game promises more customisation options and more freedom than ever before to aid you in living your best life, plus plenty more marriage candidates of course, and you'll have your work cut out for you clearing space in the forest for your new abode and cultivating all the bountiful natural wonders nearby.
Monster Hunter Rise - 26th March
Described as "a brand new take on the Monster Hunter experience", up to four players can team up and save Kamura village from the impending 'Rampage', harnessing the new Wirebug hunting tool and enlisting the help of Palicoes, and Palamutes, along the way. The 'Rise' in the title is apparently a reference to this entry's verticality, with the ability to traverse and climb rock faces and other terrain which will make the hunt all the more interesting.
A free limited-time demo was available throughout January — check out our impressions in this Monster Hunter Rise demo video from the lovely Alex.
New Pokémon Snap - 30th April
New Pokémon Snap is an all-new adventure that's inspired by the classic Nintendo 64 game, Pokémon Snap. In the game you will photograph lively wild Pokémon in their natural habitats as you research and explore unknown islands. Using your trusty travel pod, you will journey through a variety of environments such as beaches, jungles, and deserts to capture previously-unseen Pokémon behaviours. Fans of the original game on N64 will no doubt be keen to pick this one up at the end of April.
More Awesome Nintendo Switch Games
Aside from the highlighted games above, there are lots more Switch retail games which might take your fancy in March and beyond.
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Awesome Accessories For Your Switch
And finally here are a selection of the finest Switch accessories coming up in March and beyond, for your consideration.
So that's it for March and April - did we miss anything? Let us know with a comment and also tell us if you've pre-ordered any of these goodies!
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I am not getting this list, there are games on here that are already out, some for a number of years. Wheel of Fortune for 1 (though certainly not the only one), is it because it is download in a "physical" case?
Importing physical copies of Atelier Mysterious Trilogy, Island and maybe A-Train. Have New Pokemon Snap preordered locally. Thinking I might go digital for Monster Hunter and I'll be forced to go digital for Famicom Detective Club as the Japanese release doesn't have English support.
@Bearzilla823 Yeah, there's a bunch of random games that seem to be getting a code in a box 'physical' release so that's what you're seeing here. Not really deserving of any mention.
April 2021 will be my purchase of Beatmania IIDX, Pop'n Music PS2 games + Pop'n Music for PS2 controller.
I cannot wait to play Beatmania IIDX and Pop'n Music at home.
@Bearzilla823
Buy Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy version.
It has two games in 1 cartridge.
Not much interesting, apart from Monster Hunter. It seems, we'll have a weak March after a decent February.
I already have my Hades preorder in.
Was gonna try a monster hunter game, but ghosts n goblins is too much fun to care right now.
Is A-train coming out? always loved that in the nineties, but i guess it will be too japanese if it isn't translated
the raiden iv mix is less expensive than i though so that's nice... (first want to see the eshop price though)
After putting in 400+ hours in Tri Ultimate, an additional 400+ in Generations Ultimate and just a few days ago done and dusted World for 800+ hours I should be anything but ready. This is when you pick another genré for a healthy change, right? Wrong! We're doing it all over again baby! Time to give Magnamalo a high five... to the face... with my greatsword.
Death to codes in a case!
Any idea if Crash 4 is coming to physical in the UK? I can’t find any information anywhere! GAME just says “TBC”.
Is Crash 4 not getting a physical release in the UK?
Have the Deluxe Edition of MHR pre-ordered, can't wait and i'm currently sinking tons of hours into Gen Ultimate in build up.
Apex legends and MHR
My wallet! ARGH!
A fair few on there I want.
Are they all going to be released in the West in Spring (March-May)?!
Pokemon Snap
Sea of Solitude
Bladed Fury
Story of Seasons
MH Rise
Miitopia
Crash 4
Tony Hawk 1&2
R-Type "2"
Gundam
Root Film
Trials of Cold Steel 4
All either insta-downloads or heavily interesting to me but require reviews.
The only physical I'll get is probably the Tony Hawk remake & the Byleth amiibo (lol)
@Anti-Matter I have that game already, that was my point, why was it on this list? Is there something different about them other than UBIsoft selling them at full price separately? Download in a physical case? There are quite a few games on this list that have seen previous releases.
Only getting 1 game from that big list. And one MH pro controller.
Some good titles, but March will be a "backlog catch up" month for me. At some point I'll check out Crash 4 and Monster Hunter Rise, but for now I've got Ultimate Alliance 3, Bowser's Fury, Age of Calamity and Immortals on the docket after wrapping up Ori 2.
probably will only get crash 4
I cannot WAIT for Kingdoms of Amular!!!!
Putting this out there for Australian fans looking to get the Amiibo for MH Rise (Palamute and Palico). They're getting a Limited Run Release on the Australian Nintendo Online Store the day the game drops. They're probably going to sell out like mad, but if you're wondering why you can't preorder them anywhere, this is why.
@Bydlak
Tbh, I would love to have the same opinion as you here (to save the wallet) but I just don't, there is so much for March-
Gundam Genesis (isn't shown)
Hades
MH Rise
KOA Re-Reckoning
Saviors of Sapphire Wings+
Crash 4
Story of Seasons
Admittedly it's only Genesis and Rise that I'm definitely buying, Hades is likely and so too KOA (although not if it runs and looks awful) the other 3 definitely pique my interest.
April then has-
Saga Frontier
Trials 4
Poison Control
Atelier Mysterious Trilogy
Although it's similar to the above with Atelier being the definite.
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