We're already up to the second month of 2023, so what can we look forward to in the world of Nintendo Switch games? The one and only Felix has put together a list of 9...maybe 10... exciting new games coming to the hybrid platform this month.
In the first half of the month, be on the lookout for games like Life is Strange 2 and Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, and later in February we've got a remaster of Tales of Symphonia, the return of Digimon World: Next Order and then some exclusive offerings like Kirby and Octopath Traveler II. Here's the full round-up:
Drainus - 2nd February
Life is Strange 2 - 2nd February
Blanc - 14th February
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line - 16th February
Tales of Symphonia Remastered - 17th February
Digimon World: Next Order - 22nd February
Clive 'N' Wrench - 24th February
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe - 24th February
Octopath Traveler II - 24th February
What games on this list will you be checking out this month? Tell us in the comments below.
Comments (44)
Probably just Kirby for me. I may pick up the original Octopath Traveler somewhere down the line.
Kirby forever.
I do want Octopath 2 as well, but I may put it on hold for a bit. Curious to see how Blanc reviews.
Still gotta get through the original octopath so that one I'll probably wait a bit with.
Tales of Symphonia for sure. Never heard of Clive ‘n Wrench but it looks like something I might like. Everything else is probably a pass, at least for now.
I will get Kirby Return to Dreamland Deluxe very late, not day one.
For Clive n Wrench, I will get the PS5 version as possible.
I think Octopath 2 is the only game with a release date that I'm really looking forward to. Hope the next Direct isn't too far out.
Gotta grab Kirby. I'll wait for reviews on clive and wrench because I don't know much about it.
Dranius, the little deer game Blanc, and tales of symphonia all look fun, but they will probably be wishlist games waiting for sales rather than day-one purchases.
The new Octopath will mainly be a reminder to finally play the first one.
I've preordered Octopath II and Symphonia already. Kirby is enticing me more and more every time we hear about the new features, so I may have to get on that one too.
(maybe playing Kirby Wii again after so long will finally give me the push I need to actually finish Star Allies too)
What a phenomenal month.
With that said, I'm deep into Fire Emblem Engage and am genuinely unsure if I'll have time for any new games any time soon. I thought about picking up Octopath II, but since Square-Enix has taken up publishing duties for the title, I think it probably won't take too long for the price to start dropping.
Will get Octopath II but on PS4 and probably Tales of Symphonia but in a few months.
I legit didn't even know Blanc had a Switch release date yet. I'll keep an eye on any reviews. Besides that, the only other games I'm interested in are Tales of Symphonia Remastered and Digimon World: Next Order, but those can both wait until another time. Maybe Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe eventually, but I tracked down a used Wii copy and had just finished playing through it when the remake was announced.
Another good month for the Switch. Not getting anything day 1, but I'm interested in Kirby, Octopath II, and ToS. Depending on reviews/impressions I'll also get Clive n Wrench, hopefully that one is good.
For sure buying
Clive 'N' Wrench
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Octopath Traveler II
On the fence
Digimon World: Next Order
Octopath II will likely be my purchase this month but my focus is on the 3ds eshop anyway.
I'm the worst octopath player ever and I'm still gonna get the new one
Loved playing the first Octopath on the Switch. Just one of those nice fit type of games. Really looking forward to the sequel.
@JakedaArbok I feel like it’s due for a discount, especially with part 2 coming. If the price drops, I’d absolutely recommend it.
I’m really excited for Kirby, especially since Return to Dreamland was my very first Kirby game. I may not get it right away, but it will definitely be on my wishlist. Clive ‘N’ Wrench definitely looks interesting. I will look into that.
Gonna revisit kirby
I'm very cautiously optimistic about Clive N Wrench.
I'm finally down the Trails rabbit hole. I've played the whole Trails in the Sky trilogy and I'm 45 hours into Trails from Zero and probably won't buy a new game until the Switch version of Trails to Azure releases. I'm interested in Octopath Traveler II, but not enough to derail my Trails playthrough.
Good video and good job Felix. Thanks for highlighting these games. Now I know to keep Blanc, and Clive N Wrench on my radar.
Physical versions of Prodeus and Signalis are what I'm most excited about
The last Switch game that had me as excited as Octopath 2 was the first Octopath. Can't wait.
Octopath Traveller 2 (Switch) for me and Hogwarts Legacy on PC (and Steam deck).
And maybe Tales of Symphonia. It was my first Tales of game on GameCube. Maybe I'll revisit it on Switch.
Looking forward to Tales of Symphonia: Remastered, Digimon World: Next Order, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, and Octopath Traveler II.
Removed - trolling
Kirby and Blanc for me. Blanc looks utterly charming and very much looking forward to co-op with my wife.
Octopath day 1
Kirby day never, cheap port and barely any work was done on it..
Forgot about Blanc, hoping for a physical, otherwise nothing for me.
@Ryu_Niiyama Ahhh yes. I'm very keen to make sure my 2DS is fine.
Blanc, Theatrythm, Kirby and Octopath have my attention
Kirby and Octopath Traveller II, but not day one as originally planned. Too many games in the backlog and I need to start saving for the TOTK release.
Octopath. Still a terrible name, but my goodness, did I love the first one. Not everything, but more than plenty of it. Very much looking forward to the next one.
Shame I still have to plow through Tactics Ogre AND Triangle Strategy, but I guess I will save those for rainier days or something...
A good month for me. Kirby, Digimon, Symphonia, Octopath 2. Strange 2 and Dranius probably later on in the year when on decent discount.
If you're a fan of Dungeon Crawler there's also the sequel to Labyrinth of Coven : Refrain of Dusk coming out this month.
Labyrinth of Galeria : The Moon Society. Which aside from their incredibly long names are really good games !
REALLY excited for Octopath Traveler 2!
Octopath Traveler II! So hyped!
Preordered Theatrhythm, Tales of Symphonia, Kirby, Octopath II and want to eventually get also Drainus, Blanc, Digimon World, Clive 'N' Wrench (also Labyrinth of Galleria and its predecessor Labyrinth of Refrain, thanks for the reminder @Daezr)!
Octopath was amazing, part two seems to up that so 100% bullet proof buy!
Waiting for Hogwarts Legacy (July 25)
I would like to get Tales of Symphonia: Remastered, Clive 'N' Wrench and Octopath Traveler 2. 😊
I was looking forward to Atelier Ryza 3, but that got delayed until next month. Til then it's Octopath Traveler II for me!
Drainus looks like my fave this month, though it’ll be a while till my physical preorder comes in.
And I’m compelled to point out it’s DRAINUS (rhymes with a body part 😅), not Drainius, which sounds more like Gradius, but is so much less fun a title.
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