New Nintendo Switch releases (February 22-26, 2021)

It’s another exciting week for RPG fans with two eagerly anticipated games released on Nintendo Switch.

It’s somewhat baffling that Persona 5 still hasn’t come to the Nintendo Switch. We can only assume that Sony has Atlus in a contractual stranglehold. Action RPG Persona 5 Strikers is no replacement, but it’s a welcome addition to the Switch library nonetheless.

Taking place after the events of Persona 5, the game follows Joker and friends on a journey across Japan to solve a series of strange events. It’s an appropriately stylish spin-off, but to make the most of it, knowledge of the franchise and an appreciation for Dynasty Warriors-style gameplay is a must.

More traditional RPG mechanics are on offer in Bravely Default II from Claytechworks and Square Enix. The game features a brand new cast of characters and setting, plus a refreshed take on the Brave Point battle system. If you want to try before you buy, the excellent Nintendo eShop demo features around five-hours of gameplay.

Other new releases include narrative-driven exploration game Aery – A Journey Beyond Time and sci-fi action RPG, Hellpoint.

Here’s the full lineup of this week’s Nintendo Switch games. We’ll update this page throughout the week with any late arrivals.

Nintendo Switch releases: February 22-26, 2021

Monday, February 22, 2021

• Dry Drowning

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

• Curse of the Dead Gods
• Dynos & Ghosts
• Johnny Bonasera
• Persona 5 Strikers
• Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
• Taxi Chaos

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

• Active Neurons 3 – Wonders Of The World
• Retrace: Memories of Death

Thursday, February 25, 2021

• Aery – A Journey Beyond Time
• Castle Kong
• Code: Realize ~Wintertide Miracles~
• Demon’s Rise – Lords of Chaos
• Dotori
• Forward to the Sky
• Ghosts ’n Goblins Resurrection
• Hellpoint
• Legal Dungeon
• Mike Dies
• Steam Prison
• Under Leaves
• Wrath: Aeon of Ruin

Friday, February 26, 2021

• Bravely Default II
• RetroMania Wrestling
• Baobabs Mausoleum Grindhouse Edition
• Dungeons & Bombs
• Horned Knight

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