June already! While I’m writing this, the birds outside are sharing their morning song and the sun is already out. Maybe June is a month to be outside more often, but there’s always games to retreat to in the evenings! Let’s look at what games we can expect on the Nintendo Switch.
Mind you, not all games to be released are on here. Alternatively you will see games that the big gaming sites don’t mention. These are the games that we are taking notice of, and if given half a chance, you can expect reviews for many of them! It should be noted that unless I have some personal experience with the game mentioned, there’s a link to the descriptions on the Nintendo website.
The TakeOver – June 4
The TakeOver is a side-scrolling beat’em up inspired by the genre defining classic games of the 90’s. Battle solo or alongside a friend in local co-op while listening to awesome tunes from Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald and industry legend Yuzo Koshiro! Paige was eager to review this one, here’s her review!
Clubhouse Games™: 51 Worldwide Classics – June 5
14 years after its original debut on the Nintendo DS, the collection of games is Clubhouse Games 51 is coming to the Switch on June 5. 51 different mini-games from all across the globe, such as chess, Checkers, Blackjack, air hockey, bowling, billiards, and even Battle Tanks.
There are a lot of ways to play the games together: multiplayer with someone using a single Switch, linking together devices via free software to allow for multi-screen play with friends and family (only one person has to own the title). But if those near you aren’t in the mood, you can also play through an online mode, where gamers can select three mini-games and play competitively against an opponent (of course, you need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to make use of this feature).
Strawberry Vinegar – June 5
Ratalaika Games & ebi-hime have announced Strawberry Vinegar for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 consoles. This visual novel is about Sakuraba Rie, aged nine, is a cynical and grumpy girl who cares little for her fellow classmates, and does not have a single friend.
That is, until a self-proclaimed demon from the deepest, darkest pits of Hell suddenly appears in Rie’s kitchen and steals a tray of cookies. What will happen next? The story has six different endings.
Ash has made her review here.
Shantae and the Seven Sirens – June 6
Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet! Featuring multiple towns and more labyrinths than ever before, an awesome aquatic journey full of danger and discovery awaits!
Paige has made her review here!
Potata Fairy Flower – June 6
James already had the chance to look at this 2D platformer. Potato is about a young witch hungry for an adventure. After following a firefly she finds a beautiful flower with a fairy in it. On picking it the forest is suddenly sent into disarray and so begins Potata’s epic journey to find all the flower petals and set things right.
Evan’s Remains – June 11
Developer Matías Schmied and publisher Whitethorn Games will launch their mystery-thriller puzzle adventure game Evan’s Remains.
The game is about finding a missing boy and combines logic-based platform puzzles with a narrative inspired by Japanese graphic adventure games. Follow the journey of Dysis in her attempt to find Evan by solving puzzles by deductions. So sit back, relax, solve some puzzles and immerse yourself in a story right in mystery. No enemies, no failures and no game over!
Aamir reviewed the game here!
Glass Masquerade Double Pack – June 11
Glass Masquerade 1 and 2, together in a double pack. Paula reviewed both of the beautiful stained glass jigsaws puzzles and liked them. Get ready for hours and hours of good puzzle fun! Paula’s review of the first game is here, and of the second game, Glass Masquerade 2 Illusions, here.
House Flipper – June 12
Merge Games has partnered with developer Frozen District to bring House Flipper to the Switch (and PS4 and XBox). The game is currently available on PC and offers the unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Players buy, repair and remodel devastated houses turning them into desirable homes that sell for sizeable profits.
From quick and simple make-over and interior design changes to all out demolition and rebuild work. The ultimate goal is to make big profits, invest in new tools and skills and then take on even more challenging projects.
Abbi made her review of the game here.
Summer in Mara – June 16
Join Koa has an entire island to care for and a whole ocean to explore in the farming adventure Summer in Mara. A colourful and strong narrative propels the adventure as players explore a tropical archipelago with farming, crafting, and exploration mechanics all weaved into Koa’s journey.
If you want to read a bit more about the game, you can find it here.
Find my review of the game here.
Aery – Little Bird Adventure – June 18
Aery is a peaceful exploration game from the perspective of a little bird who decided to discover the world. Calm down from the hassle of your daily life, experience the feeling of flying and immerse into beautiful and atmospheric landscapes.
It is a great game for relaxing and calming down after an exhausting day full of hassle. Sounds good to me!
Railway Empire has been out on PS4 and Steam for some time, but the Switch version is the first game you can play on-the-go.
It includes the main game (with all added content and improvements since its initial launch), alongside the Mexico DLC, Crossing the Andes DLC, and The Great Lakes DLC. The Germany DLC, France DLC, and Great Britain & Ireland DLC will also be available as additional purchases via the Nintendo eShop.
You can create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network by purchasing over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, building railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to stay ahead of the competition.
Brigandine is an SRPG game that released in 1998, with an enhanced version in 2000. Twenty years later, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia is releasing finally turning it into a series.
The continent of Runersia is home to six major powers with more than 40 bases, 100 knights, and 50 types of monsters.
Select a ruler, compose your platoons of knights and monsters, and march to claim enemy bases.
The player chooses how they will battle, so devise the best strategy to lead your nation toward continental conquest. How will your legend unfold?
A demo for this upcoming game is available in the eShop now. Paige made her impressions of this demo here.
Along with your friends you embark on a quest for the legendary “Forgotten Land”. Your adventure begins! “The Forgotten Land” is a turn-based “Combat & Puzzle Match 3” with streamlined RPG and Management elements. Set up a sheltering camp, improve your teams’ abilities and unlock tactical bonuses.
Show your skills and prepare your strategies! Improve your heroes’ strengths with care and put their special powers to tactical use to prevail in battle.
Collar X Malice – June 25
Visual novel Collar X Malice is coming to Switch!
A dangerous shadow organization launches a campaign of fear and violence in the city of Shinjuku, pushing society to the brink of chaos. As a young police officer tasked with restoring order, you become the target of an attack, and have a poisonous collar attached to your neck. With the situation spiraling out of control and time running out, five mysterious strangers appear to aid you in your quest for the truth.
CJ made her review of the game here
The Almost Gone – June 25
Poised between life and death, isolated and alone, you must unravel the poignant truths that led to your fate. Dig beneath the beautifully rendered façades and interiors of an ordinary suburban lifestyle to discover a contemporary tale crafted by an award-winning author.
Piece together this compelling story by revealing objects and memories, and decipher these clues to reveal more of the story and its secrets. From your own home to eerily deserted streets, beautiful apartment blocks to abandoned hospitals, you must search forensically for clues and the path forwards. Each new revelation takes you that one step closer to understanding, and to the people and places that surrounded you, in your all too short life.
Why are you here? Why are you trapped and alone? Will you ever move on? Abbi checked it out, find her review here!
The third part in the well known series Trails of Cold Steel: Rean Schwarzer uncovers a dark plot that threatens his homeland. To face their enemies, he must prepare a new generation of heroes as an instructor at a new branch campus and guide them towards victory.
I’m poised to get Trails of Cold Steel III and Brigandine. Especially the latest, since the physical version is available through a few channels only! It looks like such an amazing game, I really don’t want to miss the opportunity to add it to my precious collection.
They both oook good! I know Paige is really looking forward to playing Brigandine for real!
Soooo many excellent looking games coming out this month.
It’s nice to see the railway simulator finally get a release date.
Be cool if Trails of Cold Steel 1 & 2 came to Switch