The first two months of the year are over, which can only mean one thing at LadiesGamers it’s time to take a look at the upcoming games on our favourite handheld for March, on the Nintendo Switch.
Mind you, not all games to be released are on the list 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 we have some personal experience with the game mentioned, there’s a link to the descriptions on the Nintendo website.
PAKO Caravan – March 2nd
Build your caravan as long as possible! Complete missions in colourful and fun levels that have their own little twists. There is a lawn to be mowed, teleports to be used, risky jumps, UFOs, laboratory experiments and many other things waiting! You can find Paula’s review of PAKO Caravan here.
GraviFire – March 3rd
You need to put all the objects in the right places by controlling the character and the force of gravity.
The Green Fire has been abducted by evil aliens, who force him to solve puzzles for tests. You need to pass all the tests to return the Green Fire back to his home. Looks like you are in for some serious brainstorming! Gravity, movement, deadly lasers… What else the aliens have prepared? You can find Paula’s review of Gravifire here.
Cave Bad – March 3rd
Pick up your pickaxe and plenty of bombs as you set forth into treacherous dungeons in pixelated 8-bit style! Set in the same universe as Pity Pit, Cave Bad sees Oratio the Dwarf return for more action-packed exploration, this time dealing with demons from a top-down perspective and using every tool at his disposal against the demons of the underground.
This roguelike adventure combines inspirations from genre classics with procedural generation to keep every run fresh and unpredictable. Takedown baddies with melee attacks or lay bombs strategically. Solve puzzles, collect items, purchase new gear and push your limits to reach even higher scores! James reviewed Cave Bad.
Wind Peaks – March 3rd
What Happens in Wind Peaks?
Wind Peaks is a searching game, with distinct hand-drawn cartoonish visuals, telling the story of a group of scouts that finds a map that guides them to a magical part of the forest. In Wind Peaks, the story is told through the hidden objects and by the level set pieces. To progress with it, find every object to revel a cutscene. You can find Paula’s review for Wind Peaks here.
Sir Lovelot – March 3rd
Spring is in the air. Can you feel it? Sir Lovelot surely can, and he’s determined to roam the four corners of Lululand, from the castle to castle, to find the love of his life!
Your goal is to collect a selection of gifts to offer the next awaiting damsel while avoiding treacherous hazards and fighting off weird creatures, all in the best possible time!
The game boasts over 40 hand-crafted levels of platforming goodness, from rope climbing and wall sliding to high jumping and water diving. Sir Lovelot can hold his breath really really long! Off you go now, Sir Lovelot. You can do this! James reviewed Sir Lovelot !
Mail Mole – March 4th
Explore over 30 levels full of platforming challenges.
Running through the underground, climbing walls and soaring the skies, there’s no place our hero can’t reach! Travelling with Cannon Lines, Molty will take on the most demanding and varied platforming challenges to reach Carrotland’s furthest and oldest Mailboxes: endless pits, giant boulders, steep slopes, bouncing platforms, sharp spikes….. tough roads! But when the power is out, you can’t send an e-mail!
Explore magical worlds, from the calm beaches of Coconut Islands to the freezing heights of Yeti Ridge, make new friends, race against unusual mech-rivals, solve puzzles and find all of the delicious collectables scattered around Carrotland, as Molty (the mail mole!) embarks on an adventure to make his most important delivery yet… before it’s too late!
Into A Dream – March 4th
In Into A Dream you wake up in a mysterious place devoid of all your memories and come upon a recording addressed to you. As you listen to it, you realize that your mind has been linked to the dreams of Luke Williams, a man diagnosed with severe depression. You are Luke’s last hope and must prevent him from… fading away.
Delving deep into Luke’s dreams, where memories and symbols are blended together, you are expected to disclose the events and actions that have led Luke to his darkness. You will meet his close family and friends and must find ways to trick him into letting you access his darker dreams and unveil the emotional, powerful and heartbreaking journey of his life.
Luke’s life is in your hands. You have to help him take the first step towards recovery; to make him see that his life matters… You are his last hope. You can read Elena’s thoughts on Into A dream in her review.
SUPER METBOY – March 4th
Super Metboy is a casual arcade action title in which you defeat enemies with MET BLADE. When you press the action button, METBOY fires a blade at the same time as they jump, and those blades can cause damage to enemies. A wave is clear when you defeat a certain number of enemies. A boss will appear when you clear the specified wave.
When you defeat the boss, a drink vending machine will appear, with special abilities to find such as Giant Shot. You can buy drinks with various special effects. In addition, you can use the points you earn as you play to purchase enhanced chips. You can go on an adventure as you equip chips and become stronger. In addition, the Nintendo Switch version supports cooperative play and competitive battle with up to 4 players!
Gnosia – March 4th
The crew of a drifting spaceship, facing off against a mysterious and deadly threat known as the Gnosia and having no idea who among them is really the enemy, formulate a desperate plan for survival. The most suspicious among them will be put into cold sleep one by one, in an effort to rid the ship of Gnosia.
Gnosia is a Sci-Fi Social Deduction RPG in which you will engage in discussion with a variety of unique characters, with the aim of identifying the Gnosia among the group. Players will have to use what information they can gather during the discussions to ascertain whom they think is Gnosia and then vote to put them into cold sleep. As you progress, your abilities will improve – but so will those of the crew.
As the numbers of crew members, Gnosia, and various roles increase, it will become increasingly difficult to determine who is telling the truth. Work in collaboration with or against other crew members to ensure your survival until the end.
Harvest Moon: One World – March 5th
Manage a growing farm while exploring a world of adventure, diverse cultures and friendship in Harvest Moon: One World on Nintendo Switch.
Long ago, a world rich in resources flourished under the auspices of the Harvest Goddess. Creatures great and small thrived across its verdant landscape. Fruits and vegetables grew in abundance all year round. However, its people, once grateful for the blessing of the Harvest Goddess, lost their respect for nature. The Bountiful Soil was lost from this world and with it, the goddess’s power. Still, she believed that one day the Bountiful Soil would be revived by a fateful hand.
Grab your pitchfork and get stuck into agricultural life as you harvest crops and tend to the animals on your fledgeling farm. Earn money from selling your wares and grow your humble homestead into a thriving estate! Yvonne reviewed Harvest Moon: One World.
Alchemist Simulator – March 11th
In Alchemist Simulator you take on the role of a novice student of alchemical arts, taking over the studio of your famous relative. Will you ever match his legend? Take the challenge to become the most famous alchemist in history!
Thanks to Alchemist Simulator, you can feel the thrill of excitement associated with the world of magical ingredients (dragon egg – what’s the deal with it?), spells, and discovering ancient recipes. Will you brew a love potion or a poison?
Discover an amazing world full of ancient, forgotten recipes and ingredients. Experiment. Be patient and hungry for knowledge. Fortunately, you are not alone, your extraordinary mentor will help you explore the previously unknown arcana of alchemical knowledge and art! Your eternal glory, gold and … knowledge are at stake! Paula reviewed Alchemist Simulator.
Sokodice – March 12th
Sokodice is a puzzle game where you must navigate dice through mind-boggling levels to match the number of the dice with the number on a designated tile. Sookdice will feature 100+ levels across 11 unique worlds with unique dice with different abilities. You can read Paula’s thoughts on Sokodice in her review.
STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town – March 26th
Inspired by tales of your grandfather’s pioneering days, pack your bags and leave the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the rural life in Olive Town.
You’ll have your work cut out for you: your grandfather’s farm has been reclaimed by nature over the years. So, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and rebuild your grandfather’s dream.
Olive Town, just a stone’s throw away from your farm is a port town resting gently on the coast of the peninsula. It might be a quiet little town, but it is home to a whole host of unique characters. And while the townsfolk get by well enough in this picturesque seaside locale, a little more tourism never hurt anyone…
The brand-new entry in the STORY OF SEASON’s franchise is putting down roots on the Nintendo Switch! This long-awaited entry in the original farm/life simulation offers players more freedom than ever before!
Stay tuned for a review of STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town here at LadiesGamers.
Root Film – March 19th
Root Film is a thrilling adventure game with visual novel elements. Follow Rintaro Yagumo as he is selected to be the director for the rebooted Shimane Mystery Drama Project, a TV series that was cancelled for an unknown reason 10 years ago. His excitement for this amazing opportunity is quickly curbed when a horrible murder interrupts their location scouting process.
Follow him and a cast of unique and memorable characters as they are drawn deeper into a thrilling mystery. Become your own detective as you unravel the truth through investigative gameplay mechanics, adding a new layer to the visual novel formula.
Minute of Islands – March 18th
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface.
Wield the powerful Omni Switch throughout story-based environmental puzzles and platform gameplay to regain control over the giants’ machines.
Space Otter Charlie – March 18th
With humanity gone, it’s up to the otters to save animal-kind from an inhospitable Earth. Join Charlie and his ragtag crew of critters on a daring mission through Otter Space as they search for a new planet to call home. Explore derelict space stations, battle unhinged robots, and enjoy some otterly terrific puns as you jump, float, and fly through over a dozen levels of furry fun.
Zero gravity gives classic puzzle platforming a whole new twist. Anything that’s not bolted down floats freely, making for a plethora of fresh new puzzles and predicaments. On your way, you’ll find plans to craft all kinds of gear, from jetpacks to ray guns – even a foam shark suit?! It all helps you on your quest for a furrier future! James reviewed Space Otter Charlie
Hazel Sky – March 2021
Sent to an island far from home in the flying city of Gideon, Shane must pass the trials and return as an Engineer or face banishment. Connected via radio, Shane and fellow trainee engineer, Erin strikes up an illicit friendship. A friendship that will change the way Shane sees the world.
Trials are the ultimate test that every Engineer must take before taking the honoured role. For Shane, the trials are his destiny, but destiny and desire rarely align and, in a world, divided between honoured engineers and reviled artists, Shane finds himself torn. The trials, events in Gideon, and an unlikely romance tell the bittersweet story of love, ambition, and society on the brink of something new.
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