It’s time to take a look at the upcoming new release games on our favourite handheld, the Nintendo Switch. Plus, we also feature Upcoming Steam games for those of you who prefer gaming on Steam!
Not all games to be released are on the list here. Alternatively, you will see games that the other gaming sites don’t mention. We are taking notice of these games. You can expect reviews for many of them if given half a chance! It should be noted that unless we have some personal experience with the game, there’s a link to the descriptions on the Nintendo website.
Upcoming Switch Games March 2024
Cat and Ghostly Road – March 6th
One day the artist saved a cat that was in trouble, and they began to live together. There were no signs of trouble until one day an evil spirit attacked the artist. After this, the artist became seriously ill and now the wise white cat must help his friend and save him from death.
To do this, you have to go on a dangerous journey into the world of ghosts and demons. Not all things here are what they seem: to see their true form, you need to have a special cat’s vision.
It will be a difficult path, but not a single demon can stop you!
James reviewed Cat and Ghostly Road, and wrote this in his conclusion:
Cat and Ghostly Road is a beautiful looking point-and-click that’s short and keeps its challenge in the mild setting. It doesn’t reinvent the formula, making it feel much more appealing to casual players looking for a straightforward game to enjoy over a few nights of playing.
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley – March 7th
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a story-rich musical adventure game about Snufkin restoring the valley and helping the quirky and memorable characters and critters who call it home. A series of hideous parks have cropped up in Moominvalley, disrupting the landscape and its harmonious nature. As Snufkin, you will distract police officers, pull out signs, and knock over misplaced statues as you vigorously try to restore nature and the inhabitants’ homes while putting an end to the industrious Park Keeper’s plans…
Experience a beautifully crafted and quintessentially Nordic game, brought to life with stories, emotions, and a melancholic atmosphere set in Tove Jansson’s vivid and beloved world of Moomin. You are invited to a wholesome experience for every age that combines open-world mechanics with puzzles, stealth, and melodic elements!
Paula reviewed Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley and said this in her conclusion;
Overall, Snufkin Melody of Moominvalley offers a delightful and immersive journey tailor-made for fans of Moomin and anyone in search of a distinct gaming adventure. Although I did encounter a bug that halted my progress, it doesn’t overshadow the charm and creativity that Hyper Games has infused into this delightful exploration of Snufkin Melody of Moominvalley.
Garden Life: a Cozy Simulator – March 14th
In this game, players step into the shoes of a steward tasked with revitalizing a community garden in a quaint, secluded village. They’ll be greeted by Jasmine, a flower-loving local photographer, among other vibrant characters throughout their journey.
Players will fulfil various requests from villagers to earn Florins, the in-game currency, allowing them to expand the garden, buy new tools and decorations from Leslie’s store in the village square, and unlock structures like the pavilion, which displays flower sculptures representing the villagers.
Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator is designed for both seasoned gardeners and beginners, offering a laid-back gardening experience where players can work at their own pace, collaborate with villagers, and unleash their creativity to rejuvenate the garden. Be aware, though, that the game is from a first-person perspective.
Mina put on her gardeners’ gloves, and wrote this in her review:
I have a lot of mixed feelings here. As I said before, I like the vibe. Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator has a lot of great things going for it, like the music, the look, the movement, most of the sound design, and the freedom the game gives you. But there are a lot of downsides keeping me from making up my mind. The items are cute, but if you try to do too much at once, your game freezes. I adore the aesthetic, but I really hated the inventory system.
Legend of Legacy HD Remastered – March 22nd
Take charge of your tale in The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered! Join seven adventurers as they explore the mysterious land of Avalon while pursuing their own unique journey.
Experience classic RPG combat with a twist! Victory relies on how you manage formations and instruct specific combat roles to gain the upper hand on the battlefield. You can also utilize the ancient power of the elementals by forging contracts mid-battle to call down powerful skills! Track your journey as you go, and when you’re in need of rest, return to the continent’s lone city to revitalize your crew.
Each route has a one-of-a-kind narrative. Immerse yourself in the unique stories of each hero, learn their motivations, and unveil the secrets of Avalon in this exciting RPG adventure!
Margaret reviewed the game, and gave it our highest, Two Thumbs Up, saying:
I admit I’m an old-school gamer, and this is my kind of thing. I grew up on obstinate, mapless, pain-in-the-rear dungeon crawlers. If you’re like me, this is a special treat, a game that’s both different than anything else currently on the Switch and familiar to those of us who grew up with graph paper and clue books you had to mail away for. That’s why I’m rating this game so highly, as I’m the exact audience this game is seeking!
Sunny Café – March 27th
On a summer afternoon, the thundershowers fall mercilessly and the bells in the café ring. A boy regains his senses, suddenly noticing a soaked girl standing at the door. Sunny Café is a tale of accidental encounters, acquaintances and eventual parting, a love text adventure game that uses Taiwanese coffee knowledge as a catalyst for this cycle of interactions and an analogy for life itself.
Join a cast of Taiwanese college students and enjoy a visual novel steeped in local culture, customs and ideals. Learn how to make the perfect cup of coffee by selecting beans, grinding, choosing a filter and brewing skillfully. Select objects in the café to pick up vital bits of additional knowledge. Explore multiple endings affected by your conversations with people in a comfy setting, and perhaps guide a budding romance to full bloom!
I reviewed the game myself and gave it an I Like It, saying in conclusion:
Sunny Cafe is a sweet story of young love, touching on some deeper topics that mirror the way adolescents view life’s goals. It strives to include knowledge about making coffee in a very charming and graphically beautiful way. I would have liked this part to get more attention, combining the visual novel part with a management part for serving the customers the right coffee.
Touch Detective 3 + The Complete Case Files – March 28th
This jam-packed collection features Touch Detective 3, the biggest and best adventure of junior detective Mackenzie and her faithful sidekick Funghi, playable in English for the first time. With the arrival in town of the highly competitive detective Norman Touche, the pressure’s on Mackenzie to solve cases before her rival does!
Touch Detective 3 + The Complete Case Files also includes the entire original Touch Detective and Touch Detective 2½ games, plus two bonus cases starring Funghi and an extensive gallery of artwork from the entire history of the Touch Detective series. Help Mackenzie and her friends as they examine clues, interview suspects and get to the bottom of one zany mystery after another!