Endless Ocean: Luminous!
Nintendo’s February Direct Partner Showcase has come and gone.
Here’s a roundup of everything which appeared during the 25-minute show.
Grounded will support online cross-platform multiplayer on Switch when it’s released on 16th April.
After this, we entered the dying world of Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist.
Ender Magnolia Bloom will be released on the Nintendo Switch later this year.
Next came a look at Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure.
Here, you use a grid to both explore the world and solve puzzles.
It’s released on Nintendo Switch this summer.
We then entered the realms of fantasy with Unicorn Overlord from Sega.
We then saw the return ofMonster Hunter Stories, which was originally released on the Nintendo DS.
It will be arriving on Nintendo Switch in 2024.
Next, we were treated to a look atShin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance.
You’ll be able to experience this new supernatural adventure on 21st June.
Star Wars took the stage next with the annoucement ofStar Wars: BattlefrontClassic Collection.
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection will be released on March 14th 2024.
We then took quite the genre turn with the trailer for South Park: Snow Day.
This co-op game game will be released on March 26th 2024.
After this, it was anime time with the announcement of Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream.
This game supports online play and has a new single-player story in the Sword Art Online universe.
Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream will be released later this year.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble came next.
After this we were treated to a look at World of Goo 2.
Here we got a look at the various jobs you might undertake in this timetravelling adventure.
You’ll be able to embark on this adventure on 10th October.
We then sunk to the bottom of the sea with Another Crab’s Treasure.
You’re in luck if caught your eye, because Penny’s Big Breakaway is for sale now!
It was then time to take a look at the multiplayer mode for Suika Game.
If you fancy dropping some fruits with a friend, you enjoy this new mode today.
(Online multiplayer is arriving at a later date.)
A DLC bundle is also available from today onwards.
After this it was time to drill with Pepper Grinder, which will be released on 28th March.
A demo is available now if you’d like to take a look!
We were then off to the races with Pocket Card Jockey Ride On!
There’s even a demo if you’d like to give it a try.
Another former Xbox console exclusive, Pentiment will be released tomorrow, 22nd February.
If you fancy giving this game a go, check out Eurogamer’sPentiment reviewfirst.
Snufkin: Melody of Moonminvalley will be arriving on 7th March.
Again, there’s a demo waiting now.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau will be launching on April 23rd 2024.
We took a look atTales of Kenzera: Zauas part of our recent Wishlisted series.
Finally, Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sweep the Board!
will be arriving on April 26th 2024.
(Couldn’t really get into Demon Slayer myself.)
The second to last annoucement was forfive classic Rare titles heading to Nintendo Switch Online today.
Remember - you’ll need either a Nintendo Switch Online or Expansion Pack membership to enjoy these games.
Everyone with a membership can play Snake Rattle N Roll, R.C.
Pro-Am, Battletoads in Battlemaniacs and Killer Instinct.
Blast, meanwhile, requires the Expansion Pack membership.
Finally, the Direct ended withthe reveal of Endless Ocean: Luminous.
Endless Ocean: Luminous will be released on 2nd May.
We hope you enjoyed February’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase!
Did anything take your fancy?
