Best new Switch games out this week - February 8th
Away: Journey to the Unexpected, Riot: Civil Unrest, and more
There's been a raft of indies launching this week on Switch, with the likes of Away: Journey to the Unexpected and Riot: Civil Unrest joined by titles such as City of Brass and Pumped BMX Pro. Oh, and a Blazblue rerelease, of course.
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.
Away: Journey to the Unexpected
Price: $16.99/£14.99Official Description: "Welcome to a feel-good FPS! A colourful adventure combining action, negotiation and rogue-lite elements. You play as a kid that is neither a hero nor a warrior. Yet with the power of friendship, you will overcome every obstacle in your way! Choose your path through the levels, uncover the light-hearted story, and above all, recruit allies. All the wacky and powerful characters you meet can be played in first person, and it’s up to you to find the right answers to get them to join your team!"
Riot: Civil Unrest
Price: $19.99/£14.99
Official Description: "RIOT – Civil Unrest is the highly anticipated real-time riot simulator that places the player right in the heart of some of the world’s most fractious clashes. Campaigns include: Indignados (Spain), Arab Spring (Egypt), Keratea (Greece) and NoTAV (Italy). Seventeen single level scenarios include Rome, Oakland, Paris, London and Ukraine."
City of Brass
Price: $19.99/£13.49
Official Description: "Become a daring thief in City of Brass, a first-person action adventure from senior BioShock developers. Armed with scimitar and a versatile whip, you’ll lash and slash, bait and trap your way to the heart of an opulent, Arabian Nights-themed metropolis – or face certain death as time runs out."
Blazblue Centralfiction Special Edition
Price: $49.99/£43.99
Official Description: "Brace yourselves for the pinnacle of 2D fighting action - this is BlazBlue's final and most hard-hitting chapter to date, with more stages, more moves, and more characters than ever before. Whether you're a hardcore BlazBlue veteran, or a newcomer wanting to experience the HUGE single player mode, one thing is for certain - this is the ULTIMATE anime fighting experience!"
Pumped BMX Pro
Price: $14.99/£14.99
Official Description: "Pumped BMX Pro puts you back on the seat for another high adrenaline, fast-paced trickathon where chaining massive combos could put you at the number one spot on the global leaderboards. Pump your way through 60 levels of ever increasing difficulty, making sure you’re racking up those platinum medals by completing Trick Challenges along the way."
Observer
Price: $29.99/£26.99
Official Description: "Observer is a cyberpunk, detective thriller set in the year 2084 in Krakow, Poland. The world lies in ruins with corporations seizing power after the fall of governments. You do their bidding. No lie will remain hidden from you, as you hack into the minds of those you interrogate. When your past catches-up, you must act on your own and unravel the mystery of your son’s disappearance. Your name is Daniel Lazarski, you’re an Observer."
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
Price: $29.99/£26.99
Official Description: "Legend foretold it. Prophecies predicted it. Chosen ones chose to believe in it. Now the fantasy spoof adventure saga continues. Join Wilbur, Ivo, Nate and Critter in another classic point-and-click adventure in the wicked world of Aventasia. Help them fulfil their destiny. A destiny as yet unwritten."
