Gaming News Nintendo Switch: 5 games to watch in January 2023
After a final quarter at the helm with the release of great exclusive and high-quality ports, Nintendo has decided to recharge its batteries a little before twelve new months of promise begin. Before the sequel to Zelda: Breath of the Wild is delivered or we are offered a new Pikmin that has been awaited for ages, the Japanese company is preparing for a rather easy month of January – ideal after the end of the year celebrations that cannot be better could be plentiful – but nevertheless marked by the release of a new title from the cult saga Fire Emblem: a small selection of titles that will be added to the catalog of the hybrid console in the coming weeks!
Lonely ruin
As a symbol of an increasing popularity as the months or even years pass, we start with this first selection of 2023 titles Nintendo switch with the new representative of villainous of the independent scene Lone Ruin. At first glance it looks like a cross between Hyper Light Drifter and The Binding of Isaac. If this remains to be proven, controller in hand, thanks to their formula, the first extracts seem to promise us a similar dynamic ” Twin stick shooter “. As the title so aptly suggests, Lone Ruin puts us in the shoes of an explorer with powers just waiting to be awakened, in the ruins of an ancient city that once housed a powerful source of magic. Today its ancient civilization is dead, eaten away by corruption and madness, and the wizards who harnessed its magic are gone, replaced by notorious creatures determined to make our journey as complex as possible. Determined to get your hands on the thousand-year-old power that lurks within these remnants, you chain the enemy-infested rooms, sinking a little deeper after each confrontation as you grow in power and multiply your spells tenfold.
- Release date: January 12, 2023
- Also available on PC
Persona 3 wearable
As you will see by reading this, there is a strong trend towards RPGs in this first month of the year. After years of waiting for the release of Persona 5 on Nintendo’s portable console, the Japanese company and Atlus have finally answered the prayers of the license’s fans — and even more by offering them the “Royal” version —, but it wasn’t the only gift. The catalog of Nintendo switch expanded with a small handful of classics including Persona 3 wearable ! And no, this privilege is not exclusive to Xbox players who have subscribed to Game Pass. In short, this release is by no means a pale copy on current-gen consoles. We recently learned that the developers have made small innovations. As if to belatedly celebrate the tenth anniversary of its release on PSP, P3P – as it is more aptly said – will be provided with French subtitles. A godsend to better immerse yourself in the story, reinforced by the provision of “very easy” and “easy” difficulty levels to better enjoy the scenario. For those who like the challenge but are wary of going through too much of the game in case of defeat, It will be possible to save on the go and anywhere. persona If you commit, you will explore Gekkoukan High School and its surroundings to eradicate the threat of the “shadows”: draw your Evokers and get ready for very long hours of play, but it’s not over yet!
Persona 4 Gold
For this new year, it’s not one, but two games persona which are included in the catalog of Nintendo switch. Yes, Nintendo and Atlus are making new things out of old ones, but this is the perfect opportunity to discover the series and properly prepare for the sixth installment that’s bloody long overdue! After you’ve tried Persona 3 Portable, which we talked about just below, why not move on to Persona 4 Golden
Engage Fire Emblem
The franchise for more than 30 years fire sign The tactical counterpart of Japanese RPGs has never stopped shining and shining with him Nintendo switch, the Japanese giant continues to retain its brilliance. A few months after the release of the spin-off Warrior: Three Housesthe license is already included Insert, formalized last September. Unlike the episode Three housespublished in July 2019, we focus on here a unique scenario carried by Alear’s character, a mysterious member of a royal family who wakes up after years of slumber on the continent of Elyos and is once again threatened by the fallen dragon. Like a thousand years ago, a new great war is brewing Alear must harness a strange power… able to use a system of rings to bring some of the series’ most iconic heroes back onto the battlefield.
Risen
After all, this month it’s not just the old works of the saga persona offering an unexpected return to Nintendo’s portable console. From the height of his thirteen years, The first installment of the Risen franchise follows the trend and returns to the front of the stage in hopes of attracting the nostalgic and newcomer alike who have heard about his very nice success for a long time personal computer without being able to get hold of it. Not to offer a new episode – the license has been dormant for more than eight years -, Risen offers a small return to the source thanks to this multiplatform port. No big revolution in sight, apart from a simple adaptation of its historical version – which nevertheless offers itself a modernized user interface and smooth performance – for a real Madeleine de Proust effect for those who will vomit a second time, excited by the idea of setting foot again on the volcanic island of Faranga. In these imaginary lands inspired by Sicilian landscapes, Risen re-enacts the myth of the amnesiac hero who must explore the caves and ancient dungeons that have just mysteriously appeared on Faranga. Admittedly, the graphic may seem a bit outdated, but in context, This open-world RPG has often been praised for the richness of its universe, which mixes inquisition, revolt and mysticism, as well as for its wealth of quests. However, the best thing is the atmosphere that emanates from the island, even if it is full of creatures that at first glance may seem very dangerous to you. But as the battles continue, as the title suggests, Risen will clearly feel the rise!
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