Happy New Year and welcome to the first of our monthly physical releases for 2024!
January is usually one of the quietest months of the year for new launches, but we’ve got a decent number of titles coming up soon that we think are worth a good look. We’ve been busy rounding up our usual selection of games heading to retail in the coming weeks, including some highlights we’ve picked out as well as a host of other games and accessories launching soon. Take a look and see if there’s something you like:
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Another Code: Recollection features fully enhanced versions of the Another Code games originally released on the Nintendo DS and Wii, making this the perfect opportunity to jump into the series or relive your old favorites.
The two games – Two Memories and its sequel Journey into Lost Memories – feature enhanced visuals, 3D environments to explore, voice acting, new puzzles, cutscenes, music and more. Both also include optional hints and navigation systems to help anyone new to adventure games – feel free to turn them off if you don’t want help! Pre-orders are now live:
Believe it or not, The Lost Crown is the first new entry in the Prince of Persia series since 2010! Luckily, it’s coming to Switch very soon.
On January 18, you’ll be able to dive headfirst into a “stylish and exciting action-adventure platformer” in which you can manipulate the boundaries of time and space. You’ll play as Sargon, evolving from sword prodigy to legend as you master acrobatic combat and unlock new temporal powers.
Do you agree with us that it is high time we treated ourselves to a new Prince of Persia? You can download a copy below:
Potentially the perfect opportunity for those who have never experienced the series before, or a great way to relive some key moments for those who have, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy features three games for the price of one.
The collection includes Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies, and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice, as well as two previously DLC-only special episodes. And that’s not all, as fans of the series can also dive into the music and art libraries and the animation studio, where you can play with character animations to recreate your favorite scenes. Pre-orders are now live:
Game Boy Advance classic Mario vs. Donkey Kong is back on the Nintendo Switch, launching for the system on February 16.
With brand new graphics, the game has players solving a series of puzzles as Mario himself. The goal is to find every Mini-Mario, and to do that you’ll need to examine your surroundings in each level, work out the best route to move forward, and practice your unusual platforming skills along the way.
If you’d like to download Nintendo’s biggest release this month, you can do so below. More pre-order options are also available here.
More upcoming Switch games for January and February 2024
As well as the games highlighted above, there are plenty of Switch retail games that might pique your interest in the coming weeks…
New Switch Accessories & eShop credit
And finally, below you’ll find a selection of upcoming Switch accessories, as well as Switch buyer’s guides if you’re looking for something special.
Remember that you can too buy your Switch eShop credit and games from the Nintendo Life store. Purchases made in our store help support the site, so thank you in advance!
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