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Today, Ratalaika Games and Headware Games announced that they’ll be putting Chasing Static on Switch. The PS1-inspired psychological horror game is on track for a Q3 2021 launch.

We have the following overview and trailer for Chasing Static:

Read Only Memories: Neurodiver

MisBoss has announced that Read Only Memories: Neurodiver, its follow-up to 2064: Read Only Memories, is in the works for Switch. The game is currently on track to launch later in 2021.

Here’s an overview of Read Only Memories: Neurodiver:

[Review] Bravely Default II

System: Switch
Release date: February 26, 2021
Developer: Square Enix / Claytechworks
Publisher: Nintendo


It’s hard for me to reflect on the 3DS without thinking about the fond memories I’ve had playing Bravely Default, spending over 150 hours to fully complete everything the game had to offer – from getting all jobs and characters to max levels, to seeing credits roll, completing all dungeons and sidequests, and just about everything until my cartridge became no more than a paperweight by the end of it all. It was a part of the genre I had so deeply missed, and while I love the innovation and how far role-playing games have comes since the days of Final Fantasy Adventures and Chrono Trigger, sometimes you can’t help but “go back to the basics” to a simpler time where you could strategize more, form a party of warriors and mages, and go on a fantastical adventure. Now with the power of Unreal Engine 4, Bravely Default II looks as beautiful as ever, as your party of four shines in battle with a more 3D-esque approach compared to its predecessors, yet still retaining its artistic integrity and stunning environmental design. The series’ Switch debut is a massive leap forward for the series on both a mechanical and technical level, even if there are some tweaks made this time around that may or may not be questionable to those who have played the entries before it.

Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World

During the online version of Gamescom last August, Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World was announced for Switch and other platforms. Fans were a bit mixed on the reveal with some feeling that the title could use some improvements. Thankfully, the team took the feedback to heart and has been hard at work on responding to some of the early criticism.

In an interview with Nintendo Everything, director Ryuichi Nishizawa spoke about how Studio Artdink has improved Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World, stating:

Tower Princess

HypeTrain Digital and AweKteaM intend to release Tower Princess on Switch, the two sides announced today. The game, which is a 3D roguelite platformer, is currently planned for 2021.

Here’s an overview of Tower Princess, along with a trailer:

Jack Axe

Another Indie, Keybol, and Mike Studios announced today that they’re putting Jack Axe on Switch. The open-world 2D platformer is “coming soon”, though there’s no specific window just yet.

Here’s some information about Jack Axe plus a trailer:

Graffiti Games and Baseline Games are bringing the sandbox survival adventure game Nira to Switch, the two sides confirmed today. The project is currently in Early Access on Steam with a full release set for this summer, so it may arrive on Nintendo’s console around that time.

Here’s some information about Nira:

The Murder Mystery Machine

The puzzle-solving mystery game The Murder Mystery Machine is in the works for Switch, Blazing Griffin confirmed today. A release is planned for 2021.

We have the following overview and trailer for The Murder Mystery Machine:

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows

Hatinh Interactive and Monochrome Paris today confirmed that Tandem: A Tale of Shadows, a puzzle-platformer, will be released on Switch. The title is currently planned for a 2021 launch.

Here’s an overview of Tandem: A Tale of Shadows:

Glass Bottom Games debuted new footage from SkateBIRD during The Mix portion of today’s Game Dev Direct presentation. View the full video below for the latest look at the upcoming Switch project.

SkateBIRD launches for Switch later in 2021.


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