Best new Switch games out this week - January 18th
Travis Strikes Again, YIIK, Onimusha: Warlords, and more
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes should've been the biggest Switch game of the week, but if you've seen any of the reviews popping up, you'll know for a fact it's not. Still, there's always YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG, Onimusha: Warlords, and many more to pick from.
Indeed, it's that time of the week where we look at what's coming out on Switch, sifting through the masses of games to find the true gems that need your attention - or your downloads, at least.
We'll cover as much as we can, but this is by no means a comprehensive list. Instead, we want to pick out games we know you'll love, or at least the ones that are big and important, alongside a few of the smaller games you may not have seen yet.
And we'll try to hit as many genres as we can, so there should be something here for everyone. But don't get mad if there's nothing you like! We are at the whims of the publishers and developers just like you.
So, grab yourself a cuppa, get your Switch, and let's dig in and see what new games you can get for yourself this week. You never know, your next favourite game of all time may be hiding amongst our list. And be sure to comment if you find something which you do decide to pick up - we'd love to hear what's taken your fancy this week!
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes
Price: £24.99/$29.99
Official Description: "Travis Touchdown wanders into the game world and embarks on a rampage of epic proportions in Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes for Nintendo Switch! Beam Katana in hand, slice and dice through a variety of game worlds, then square up to the boss at the end of each game!"
YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG
Price: £17.99/$19.99
Official Description: "After witnessing a woman vanish from an elevator, college graduate Alex embarks on an adventure to rescue her, which spirals into an epic quest with stakes higher than he could have ever imagined. Alex’s search for the woman and the truth behind her disappearance."
Onimusha: Warlords
Price: £15.99/$19.99
Official Description: "Capcom's riveting samurai adventure returns!
This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!"
Dragon's Lair Trilogy
Price: £17.99
Official Description: "In Dragon's Lair, you play the heroic Dirk the Daring, a valiant knight on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon! Space Ace will have you take control of Ace - Defender of justice, truth, and the planet Earth! Ace is being attacked by the evil Commander Borf. Struggle with Dexter to regain his manhood. Destroy the Infanto-Ray. Defeat the evil Borf! Be valiant space warrior, the fate of Earth is in your hands!"
DYING: Reborn
Price: £7.59/$9.99
Official Description: "In this special edition, we will be introducing you to a whole new story; every shred of paper, every nook and cranny, are scattered with fragments of the past. Don't miss out on a single detail and piece together a complete storyboard. Explore every corner of a storied hotel of blood and violence, solve layers of puzzles, and inch your way towards the chilling truth."
Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force
Price: £29.99/$39.99
Official Description: "Explore the magical world she lives in, feed pigeons, bond with the castle's watchdog (a noble Pomeranian) and save the prince in this little adventure for fairytale enthusiasts of all ages! Enjoy a relatable and diverse mix of characters who prove that being beautiful is not about fulfilling common, unattainable ideals of beauty. In addition to the interactive story and its puzzles, some mini-games are also included and seamlessly incorporated into the narration."
Holy Potatoes! We're In Space?!
Price: £12.99/$14.99
Official Description: "Space... the final french fried-tier! Set out on an intergalactic voyage of discovery, adventure and potato-based puns in Holy Potatoes! We're In Space?!, combining hard-boiled battles, mashed management and scalloped simulation into a dish that's out of this world!"
The Shrouded Isle
Price: £12.99/$14.99
Official Description: "As the high priest, uncover and purge heretics to prepare for the awakening of your beloved god beneath the waves. It is a mistake to assume danger only lies within your island - beware the seas that surround you. A mysterious spiritual contagion has washed upon the shores of your village and contaminated your citizenry. Lock the infected away in the purification tower and allow the holy salt water to wash away their sins, but know such treatment can have ill effects on the healthy…"
