What does Nintendo have for us this month?
Even though the 3DS only has one release for February, RPG lovers might still find it interesting. Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology is a remake of the 2010 Nintendo DS game with updated mechanics, new characters and character designs, additional "timeline" quests, and the introduction of paid DLCs. A free Demo version is currently available on the 3DS eShop if you want to give it a shot.
UPDATE: Developer Image & Form has revealed that SteamWorld Dig 2 is headed to the 3DS eShop on February 22 as a digital-exclusive title! The game was previously released on the Switch as a sequel to first game on the 3DS.
Speaking of comebacks, the re-release of Bayonetta 2 on the Switch will feature additional changes such as the inclusion of local multiplayer support for Climax mode and amiibo support for instant Nintendo-themed costume unlocks. Its retail version will also include the original Bayonetta game from 2010. The eShop release is priced at $49.99 (P2,580) with the option to purchase the digital version of Bayonetta 1 for an additional $9.99 (P515). Bayonetta 1 will also be available as a stand-alone version for $29.99 (P1,545) with the option to then purchase Bayoentta 2 for another $29.99. Either way, you'll need $59.98 (P3,090) for both copies.
Other notable Switch titles with retail releases for February are Dragon Quest Builders, Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame, The Longest Five Minutes, and PAYDAY 2.
The information below are the tentative release dates for Nintendo 3DS and Switch games in North America (also known as US, Asian, or MDE) unless otherwise stated. The local retail prices mentioned below are just approximate values based on the US SRP. Tax, shipping, and other fees are not taken into consideration. Final price will only be revealed by the retailers on the actual local release date itself.
Nintendo 3DS
| Date | Title | eShop | Retail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology | $39.99 | P1,990 |
| 22 | SteamWorld Dig 2 | $19.99 | - |
Nintendo Switch
| Date | Title | eShop | Retail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Black Hole | $5.99 | - |
| 06 | Dandara | $11.99 | - |
| 06 | Mercenary Kings Reloaded | $19.99 | - |
| 07 | The Darkside Detective | $12.99 | - |
| 08 | Aegis Defenders | $19.99 | - |
| 08 | Aperion Cyberstorm | TBA | - |
| 08 | ATOMIK: RunGunJumpGun | $7.99 | - |
| 08 | Disc Jump | $14.99 | - |
| 09 | Dragon Quest Builders | $49.99 | P2,580 |
| 13 | Monster Energy Supercross | $59.99 | P3,090 |
| 13 | Owlboy | $24.99 | - |
| 13 | The Fall Part 2: Unbound | $16.99 | - |
| 13 | The Longest 5 Minutes | $39.99 | P2,060 |
| 15 | TorqueL -Physics Modified Edition- | $9.99 | - |
| 15 | Xeodrifter | $9.99 | - |
| 16 | Bayonetta 2 + 1 (retail) | - | P3,090 |
| 16 | Bayonetta 2 (digital version) | $49.99 | - |
| 16 | Bayonetta (digital version) | $29.99 | - |
| 16 | Fe | $19.99 | - |
| 22 | Typoman | $10.39 | - |
| 27 | PAYDAY 2 | $49.99 | P2,580 |
While the 3DS is region-locked, the Switch is not so you can play Japanese Switch games on your US Switch console. The eShop usually updates at 12 PM or 3 PM of the same day or at 12 AM of the next day, Philippine Time. Local retailers like DataBlitz and Game One PH/ i.TECH will usually sell physical copies at the date of release, unless unforeseen shipments or delivery problems occur.
Which games are you interested in? You can also check out our Upcoming 3DS Games and Upcoming Switch Games articles for more info.
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