Can you believe it’s March already? The evenings stay brighter for longer, the daffodils bloom, there are many things to be optimistic about in the coming month … not least the upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch.
February was a great month with the wonderful Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury Persona 5 Strikers and Encourage absenteeism II, but we have many more great games to look forward to, including of course Monster Hunter Rise
So grab a warm cup of something and sit down with a comfy blanket. Let’s take a look at the major retail releases coming to Switch in the coming months and beyond …
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Marvelous’ next installment in the Story of Seasons life / farm sim series will put you to work cultivating a farm just off the titular port of Olive Town. The game promises more customization options and more freedom than ever before to help you live your best life, plus many more suitors, of course, and you’ll take the work out of freeing up space in the forest for your new abode and cultivating all the abundant natural wonders nearby.
Described as “a brand new take on the Monster Hunter experience”, up to four players can team up to save the village of Kamura from the impending ‘Rampage’, using 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 the verticality of this item, with the ability to traverse and climb rock faces and other terrain, making the hunt all the more interesting.
A free limited-time demo was available in January – check out our impressions in this Monster Hunter Rise demo video of the beautiful Alex.
New Pokémon Snap is an all-new adventure inspired by the classic Nintendo 64 game, Pokémon SnapIn the game, you photograph vibrant wild Pokémon in their natural habitat as you explore and explore unknown islands. Using your trusty travel module, you’ll travel through different environments, such as beaches, jungles, and deserts, to capture previously unseen Pokémon behavior. Fans of the original game on N64 will no doubt be happy to pick it up in late April.
More great Nintendo Switch games
Aside from the games highlighted above, there are many more Switch retail games you might like in March and beyond.
Great accessories for your switch
And finally, here’s a selection of the best Switch accessories coming out 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 pre-ordered any of these goodies