Nintendo Switch New Releases June 2018
Handheld Players takes a look at the Nintendo Switch new releases in June 2018. Which Nintendo Switch games will you get in June? Let us know in the comments!
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
North America: June 5th (Retail, eShop), Europe: June 22nd (Retail, eShop)
Genre: Fighting Game, Publisher: Arc System Works, PQube
From legendary creator Mr. Yasuhiro Wada (TOYBOX Inc.) comes Happy Birthdays: a sandbox game in which players create cube-shaped worlds that give rise to diverse and unique lifeforms. With careful experimentation, players can shape the geography and alter the temperature of the world to create the conditions for life and witness the birth of an entire ecosystem!
Happy Birthdays
North America: June 5th (Retail, eShop), Europe: June 8th (Retail, eShop)
Genre: Simulation, Publisher: NIS America
From legendary creator Mr. Yasuhiro Wada (Toybox Inc.) comes Happy Birthdays: a sandbox game in which players create cube-shaped worlds that give rise to diverse and unique lifeforms. With careful experimentation, players can shape the geography and alter the temperature of the world to create the conditions for life and witness the birth of an entire ecosystem.
Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn
North America: June 5th (Retail, eShop), Europe: June 5th (Retail, eShop)
Genre: Beat ‘Em Up, Publisher: Wired Productions
Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is an action-packed beat ‘em up starring the one and only Big Diesel himself: Shaquille O’Neal. Battle the hordes of Hollywood and hell on a one-man journey to avenge your fallen home and martial arts master. Beat down foes with devastating combos, face off against outlandish celebrity bosses, and unleash your fury with a variety of hard-hitting weapons and power-ups.
The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker
North America: June 5th (eShop), Europe: June 5th (eShop)
Genre: Adventure, Publisher: Wales Interactive
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In The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker, you are a psychiatrist, trying to solve a murder whilst treating the unusual patients of the recently deceased Doctor Dekker. Ask any questions and collect the evidence as you uncover the identity of the randomly generated murderer whilst figuring out how to fix the chaos left behind.
Shape of the World
North America: June 6th (eShop), Europe: June 6th (eShop)
Genre: Adventure, Publisher: Hollow Tree Games
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Shape of the World is a first-person explorer that casts you as an outsider experiencing a surreal world that reacts to your presence. Journey through vibrant ecosystems that spring to life with psychedelic colors, splashing waterfalls, luminous monoliths and graceful creatures.
A Magical High School Girl
North America: June 7th (eShop), Europe: June 7th (eShop)
Genre: RPG, Publisher: Sekai Games
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A Magical High School Girl is a magic crafting rogue-like RPG. The only weapon you possess is the magic you conjure from within. You can freely name your magic. The elemental properties and effects are generated automatically with what you typed in.
Flashback 25th Anniversary
North America: June 7th (Retail, eShop), Europe: June 17th (Retail, eShop)
Genre: Action-Adventure, Publisher: Microids
Flashback 25th Anniversary lets players choose between the original 1993 gaming experience and a modern version. The modern version features Post-FX graphic filters, completely remastered sound and music, a new “rewind” function variable to the level difficulty as well as tutorials.
Iro Hero
North America: June 7th (eShop), Europe: June 7th (eShop)
Genre: Shoot ‘Em Up, Publisher: Eastasiasoft
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Iro Hero merges the old school pixelated aesthetic of arcade classics with modern gameplay sensibilities such as complex enemy AI, polarity mechanics, and mind-bending puzzle elements.
The Banner Saga 2
North America: June 7th (eShop), Europe: June 7th (eShop)
Genre: RPG, Publisher: Versus Evil
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The Banner Saga 2 is the exciting sequel to the award winning, BAFTA nominated, indie hit The Banner Saga. In this emotionally charged sequel you shoulder increasing responsibility for the survival of your clan in the face of immense grief.
Operation Hardcore
North America: June 8th (eShop), Europe: June 1st (eShop)
Genre: Shooter, Publisher: Greenlight Games
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An action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.
Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido
North America: June 8th (Retail, eShop), Europe: June 8th (Retail, eShop)
Genre: Action Puzzle Game, Publisher: Nintendo
Help Musashi end the Empire’s tyrannical monopoly of the world’s sushi supply by becoming a Sushi Striker. Devour conveyor-belt sushi, matching plates and sushi types to defeat any enemy or boss who stands between you and victory.
Alchemic Jousts
North America: June 12th (eShop), Europe: June 12th (eShop)
Genre: Strategy Game, Publisher: Lunatic Pixels
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Alchemic Jousts is a 2D action strategy game mixing card game’s deck creation and realtime gameplay. Command your elementals and support them with a wide variety of Skills. Control the arena and crush your opponent in one-to-one encounters.
Tennis World Tour
North America: June 12th (Retail, eShop), Europe: June 12th (Retail, eShop)
Genre: Sport, Publisher: Bigben Interactive
The new standard developed by veterans of tennis simulations: play as one of 30 professional tennis players, learn all the shots, master each type of surface and experience a realistic career mode. Define your style of play and tactics to become n°1 in the world!
LEGO The Incredibles
North America: June 15th (Retail, eShop), Europe: July 13th (Retail, eShop)
Genre: Action Platformer, Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
In LEGO The Incredibles, players take control of their favorite Incredibles characters in unforgettable scenes and action sequences from both Disney Pixar films, The Incredibles and the upcoming Incredibles 2. The game encourages players to work together by combining the Parr family’s abilities and unique powers to conquer crime and family life in a LEGO world full of fun and humour.
MUSYNX
North America: June 19th (Retail, eShop), Europe: June 19th (eShop)
Genre: Rhythm Game, Publisher: PM Studios
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With more than 50 songs to choose from, MUSYNX is the next destination of choice for rhythm game fans to rock out and stretch their rhythmic fingers! The simple, organic game mechanics will put players to the test with rhythms and beats like no other. With multiple difficulty levels and a huge range of genres to choose from (pop, classical, trance, vocaloid, R&B, and more), players will be glued to their console for hours and hours.
The Lost Child
North America: June 19th (Retail, eShop), Europe: June 22nd (Retail, eShop)
Genre: Dungeon Crawler RPG, Publisher: NIS America
The Lost Child is an RPG set in modern Japan. Hayato Ibuki, an occult journalist, is thrust into the middle of a conflict between angels, demons, and fallen angels. Now, he must capture defeated foes and turn them into valuable allies.
Lost in Harmony
North America: June 21st (eShop), Europe: June 21st (eShop)
Genre: Runner, Publisher: Playdius
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Lost in Harmony is a fantastic musical runner that flawlessly blends a deep and emotional story into a rhythm game. This harmonious audio odyssey narrates the adventures of Kaito and Aya, two teenagers who brave many hardships and travel together across a beautiful, hand-drawn dreamworld while dodging obstacles and staying in harmony with the music.
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition
North America: June 21st (Retail, eShop), Europe: June 21st (Retail, eShop)
Genre: Simulation, Publisher: Mohjang
Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off the dangerous mobs.
Vegas Party
North America: June 21st (eShop), Europe: June 21st (Retail, eShop)
Genre: Board Game, Publisher: Funbox Media
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Vegas Party takes the player into the gambling-friendly universe of this over-the-top version of Las Vegas city. Played as a race, the goal is to reach the end of the Strip before anyone else.
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope
North America: out now (Retail, eShop), Europe: June 22nd (Retail, eShop)
Genre: Simulation, Publisher: Natsume, Rising Star Games
In Harvest Moon: Light of Hope, players begin the game as they set out looking for a fresh start and new surroundings. During their voyage, their ship is hit by a monsoon and goes down. As they drift into a small harbor town, now in a shambles from the storm, it will be up to the player to help rebuild the town and save the lighthouse.
Mario Tennis Aces
North America: June 22nd (Retail, eShop), Europe: June 22nd (Retail, eShop)
Genre: Sport, Publisher: Nintendo
Unleash an arsenal of shots and strategies in all-out tennis battles with friends, family and fan-favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters. With up to four-player local and online multiplayer, and a story mode that even includes creative boss battles, Mario Tennis Aces is one of the most robust Mario sports games yet.
Hunting Simulator
North America: June 26th (Retail, eShop), Europe: June 29th (Retail, eShop)
Genre: Simulation, Publisher: Maximum Games
In Hunting Simulator, discover distinct hunting areas and complete hundreds of objectives. Explore varied environments, track your prey and become a better hunter. There will always be a new hunting adventure awaiting you.
Lumines Remastered
North America: June 26th (eShop), Europe: June 26th (eShop)
Genre: Puzzle Game, Publisher: Enhance
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Lumines Remastered brings minimalism to the puzzle genre where the fusion of light and sound sets the stage for a two-color falling block experience. Groove to electronic jams while strategically dropping blocks before the BPM bar sweeps combos clean after each measure.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
North America: June 26th (Retail, eShop), Europe: June 29th (Retail, eShop)
Genre: Action RPG, Publisher: NIS America
Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island. Amidst this, Adol begins to dream of a mysterious blue-haired maiden living in a unknown world.
Epic Loon
North America: June 28th (eShop), Europe: June 28th (eShop)
Genre: Platformer, Publisher: Ukuza
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Epic Loon revolves around a group of aliens hellbent on destroying the film collection of the human that awoke them from their slumber inside a VHS cleaning tape. The couch platformer game features two play modes, more than 350 levels and an original soundtrack composed by the famous Rococo core band Pryapisme.
Figment
North America: June 28th (eShop), Europe: June 28th (eShop)
Genre: Musical Adventure, Publisher: Bedtime Digital
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Figment is a musical action-adventure set in the recesses of the human mind: a strange and surreal world; a place filled with our deepest thoughts, urges and memories, populated by the many voices we hear in our heads.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
North America: June 29th (Retail, eShop), Europe: June 29th (Retail, eShop)
Genre: Action Platformer, Publisher: Activision
Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy game collection. Now you can experience Crash Bandicoot like never before. Spin, jump, wump and repeat as you take on the epic challenges and adventures through the three games that started it all.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
North America: June 29th (Retail, eShop), Europe: June 29th (Retail, eShop)
Genre: First-Person Shooter, Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Wage the Second American Revolution with Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. As BJ Blazkowicz, experience an unforgettable action-packed story brought to life by extraordinary characters. Reunite with your friends and fellow freedom fighters as you take on the evil Frau Engel and her Nazi army.
Also out in June:
| Aca NeoGeo Riding Hero | Jun 7 (eShop) | Jun 7 (eShop) |
| GRIDD: Retroenhanced | Jun 7 (eShop) | Jun 7 (eShop) |
| Kadobat Wars | Jun 7 (eShop) | Jun 7 (eShop) |
| Samurai Defender: Ninja Warfare | Jun 7 (eShop) | Jun 7 (eShop) |
| Legendary Eleven | Jun 8 (eShop) | Jun 8 (eShop) |
| One Strike | Jun 8 (eShop) | Jun 8 (eShop) |
| Hexologic | Jun 12 (eShop) | Jun 12 (eShop) |
| The Coma: Recut | Jun 12 (Retail) | Jul 20 (Retail) |
| Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles | Jun 12 (Retail) | Jun 15 (Retail) |
| Chameleon Run Deluxe Edition | Jun 14 (eShop) | Jun 14 (eShop) |
| Soccer Slammers | Jun 14 (eShop) | Jun 14 (eShop) |
| Awkward | Jun 19 (eShop) | Jun 19 (eShop) |
| SteamWorld Dig 2 | Jun 19 Retail | Out now (Retail) |
| Grab the Bottle | Jun 20 (eShop) | Jun 20 (eShop) |
| Drawful 2 | Jun 21 (eShop) | Jun 21 (eShop) |
| Brawlout | Jun 26 (Retail) | Jun 29 (Retail) |
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