System: Switch
Release date: January 19, 2024
Developer: Arc System Works / Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
It’s really a bit remarkable that, of all the long-dormant franchises Nintendo could have chosen to resurrect next, it was Another Code that they decided to give another chance. I’m totally here for it, both as a fan of narrative-driven adventure games, and as an advocate for the preservation and accessibility of older titles; I’m just surprised that it actually happened. Another Code: Recollection is a full remake of the 2005 DS game Another Code: Two Memories, as well as its Wii sequel, Another Code R: Journey into Lost Memories – the latter which never released in North America. While these puzzle-tinted mystery games have always been well-regarded by fans for their compelling premises and overall atmosphere, they never sold particularly well globally and generally received mixed reviews from critics; furthermore, the original development studio no longer exists, and both games were built around hardware features unique to their original platforms. Well, against all odds, we now have a reimagined collection of both titles sporting improved visuals and presentation, and even some narrative and gameplay changes. While I ultimately enjoyed my time getting to know the game’s charming protagonist and unraveling a moderately captivating mystery, Another Code: Recollection’s toothless writing and shallow moment-to-moment gameplay makes it a slightly niche recommendation.
Open Roads needs a little more time in the oven and has now been delayed. Annapurna Interactive says it’s now slated for March 28, 2024.
Ultimately this amounts to about a month-long delay. Previously, it was on track for February 22. But Annapurna says the extra time is necessary to “ensure the most polished experience for players.”
Today, publisher Midwest Games and developer 1 Simple Games announced The Lullaby of Life. It should be out on Switch in Q2 2024.
The Lullaby of Life, a musically-motivated puzzle adventure title, involves bringing dormant beings to life. Additional information can be found in the following overview:
June 7: Publisher Dear Villagers and developer La Moutarde today unveiled Terra Memoria for Switch. A release window has yet to be determined.
Here’s an overview of the RPG:
Temtem just released its latest update, version 1.6.
The update includes new cosmetics, the new Replays system, an improved emote heel, many balance changes, and more. Events have been retired based on player feedback.
Here’s the full rundown:
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending January 27, 2024 is now available.
This time around, Super Mario Bros. Wonder drops to #5 while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe moves up to #6. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown debuted at #4, but now slips to #10.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending January 27, 2024:
Bandai Namco has announced that Spy x Anya: Operation Memories will be arriving on Switch later this year. You’ll be able to pick up the game from June 28, 2024.
You can catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is back as the top Switch title.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between January 10 and January 16.
Fire Emblem Heroes is returning with one of its fairly regular Feh Channel presentations, and we now have one for January 2024.
A few different topics are introduced this time. We get a look at a summoning event featuring Marth as an Emblem Hero (also featuring the Divine Dragon Lumera), results of the Choose Your Legends: Round 8 event, seventh anniversary celebrations, and details about the next update.
Here’s the full video:
