Did you know that we could have gotten a totally different Star Fox game on the Wii U? In this week’s episode of Nintendo Everything Refresh, we’ll share details about Star Fox Armada, a game pitched by Retro that could have been the direct sequel to Star Fox 64 that fans have been craving. (Visit DidYouKnowGaming for the full story!) We’ll also talk more about Splatoon 3’s upcoming expansion pass, Super Nintendo World, and much more!
System: Switch
Release Date: February 24, 2023
Developer: Square Enix / Acquire
Publisher: Square Enix
The original Octopath Traveler inspired me to create a now sprawling fan group on social media, one that morphed over into a Switch RPG community when the original game’s fire finally died down. Personally, I loved the unique art style the most – beautiful 3D backgrounds and windswept plains, icy tundras and winding cities each punctuated with cute 2D sprites that felt alive in this strangely unique world. Octopath Traveler II is much of the same, but does this entry simply continue with the formula of the first one, or are the changes enough to keep one immersed more than its predecessor?
Limited Run Games is expanding its lineup of physical titles on Switch once again, this time for Ocean’s Heart. Only a standard version is planned.
We originally saw Ocean’s Heart, a top-down action RPG, on Switch last February. Find more information about it below.
Thanks to Limited Run Games, a physical version of EarthNight is on the way. Only a standard version will be available.
EarthNight, a 2D platformer about the dragon apocalypse, appeared on Switch as a digital title at the end of 2019. Read more about it below.
Following a stint in Early Access, Backback Hero is about to receive its full launch and we now have more information about launch timing. It’s been announced that the inventory management roguelike is slated for May 2023.
A “Town” feature is something that fans have been asking for, and this will now be added to the game. This promises “a rewarding progression path for you to expand your item pool and unlock new heroes.” Further mentioned is that “you will transfer your organizational skills from your backpack to the streets to construct a perfect town with the resources you gather on your adventures.”
Outright Games shared a new trailer for Peppa Pig: World Adventures today that provides a first look at gameplay.
Here’s what to expect from the title:
Reviews for Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe are now starting to drop, and we’ve started up a roundup to highlight some of the early verdicts.
Dedicated fans will know that this isn’t an entirely new game as it originally saw its debut on Wii. However, HAL Laboratory has gone back to the drawing board by redoing the graphics and adding content. Mecha and Sand Copy Abilities are here, along with some new subgames. But most significant is Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler, a brand-new story starring Magolor.
Here’s the full roundup of reviews for Kirby’s Return to Dream Land:
A huge 4.1 “Fractal” update has just landed in No Man’s Sky, and Switch players can grab it now.
There’s a ton of additions here. The brand-new Utopia Speeder class starship has been added, gyro controls are now supported, Switch players can access Nexus missions, and more.
Below are the full patch notes for the No Man’s Sky version 4.1 Fractal update:
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct will air on March 9, Nintendo just announced. This will take place at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM in the UK / 11 PM in Europe.
According to Nintendo, the presentation will include the final trailer for the film. No game information will be shared.
