{"id":132466,"date":"2023-03-15T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-107174"},"modified":"2023-03-15T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T20:00:00","slug":"guide-best-visual-novels-for-nintendo-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2023\/03\/15\/guide-best-visual-novels-for-nintendo-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide: Best Visual Novels For Nintendo Switch"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/cadfdb515aead\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/cadfdb515aead\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The portability of Nintendo Switch makes it a great system to play a wide variety of genres, and while visual novels can be enjoyed perfectly well on your TV, there&#8217;s something about playing them on a handheld which just feels &#8216;right&#8217;. Since launch, the console has accrued some great examples of the genre, and the catalogue of great visual novels on Switch is growing all the time. Everyone loves a good book, right?<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve collected a selection of the best visual novels on Switch for your perusal. These are our personal picks, so whether the games below are a total visual novelty, you&#8217;re dipping a toe into the genre pool for a second or third time, or you regularly burn through visual novels like matches, you&#8217;re sure to find something to suit all tastes below. You&#8217;ll also find the odd crossover puzzle\/adventure game element in some of the titles below. Be sure check out our selection of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/guides\/best-point-and-click-adventure-games-for-nintendo-switch\">best point-and-click games on Switch<\/a> if your VN tastes lean on the adventure-y side.<\/p>\n<p>So, let&#8217;s pull up a nice comfy chair, make sure your Switch is fully charged, and take a look \u2014 in no particular order \u2014 at the best visual novels on Switch.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/famicom_detective_club_the_missing_heir_and_famicom_detective_club_the_girl_who_stands_behind\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3930c73eaf3a9\/famicom-detective-club-the-missing-heir-and-famicom-detective-club-the-girl-who-stands-behind-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir &amp; Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/famicom_detective_club_the_missing_heir_and_famicom_detective_club_the_girl_who_stands_behind\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/7b66a1e1a7ada\/famicom-detective-club-the-missing-heir-and-famicom-detective-club-the-girl-who-stands-behind-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir &amp; Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Nintendo<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Nintendo<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>14th May 2021 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A release from Nintendo right out of left-field, which the company describes as a &#8216;deep cut&#8217; from its archives. The originals on NES (and one SNES re-release) were all Japan-only, and even these remasters \/ remakes only have Japanese voice-acting with localised subtitles. Considering the settings and stories, however, that <em>kind of<\/em> works, and they&#8217;re wconderfully animated and atmospheric experiences. We give both titles a hearty recommendation; a bundle is mandatory in Europe, and there&#8217;s a discount for buying both of the individual downloads in North America.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">Please note that some external links on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click them and make a purchase we may receive a small percentage of the sale. Please read our <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/advertising\">FTC Disclosure<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"18460\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/18460\/107174\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/18460\/100x100.png?v=aacb8540a68333472a4faf6cba4870af\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir &amp; The Girl Who Stands Behind (Bundle) [Download Code - UK\/EU]\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/dream_daddy_a_dad_dating_simulator\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/7d78c035ff788\/dream-daddy-a-dad-dating-simulator-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/dream_daddy_a_dad_dating_simulator\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/7115c372ce5bd\/dream-daddy-a-dad-dating-simulator-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Game Grumps<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Game Grumps<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>2nd Jul 2019 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>2nd Jul 2019 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/dream_daddy_a_dad_dating_simulator\">Dream Daddy<\/a><\/strong> puts you in the shoes of a single-parent father moving to a new area improbably filled with beautifully buff and sexily sensitive dads. It\u2019s a feelgood game, from its tongue-in-cheek <strong>Dream Weaver<\/strong>-esque theme tune to its message of acceptance and generally being excellent to one another. Head out to concerts and coffee shops with your newfound friends and chat about the trials of raising kids alone, keeping your finger on the pulse of modern culture as a cool dad, and \u2014 maybe \u2014 find something more. There\u2019s real heart to the stories here, with textured characters dealing with a multitude of situations life throws at them. It&#8217;s a wonderfully observed, toughing and hilarious visual novel with fun little mini games that&#8217;s definitely worth a look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch\/spirit_hunter_ng\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/fb70555fa9fe0\/spirit-hunter-ng-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"Spirit Hunter: NG (Switch)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/spirit_hunter_ng\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/27d28bd710790\/spirit-hunter-ng-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"Spirit Hunter: NG (Switch)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Aksys Games<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Aksys Games<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>10th Oct 2019 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>10th Oct 2019 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/spirit_hunter_ng\">Spirit Hunter: NG<\/a><\/strong> itself is a really great game steeped in the traditions of Japanese horror, with a creepy plot and likeable and intriguing characters. It is dark and brutal, yet never needlessly so, and the horror always plays out in the context of infusing its antagonists with real depth and relatability.<\/p>\n<p>And if you like this, there&#8217;s always its predecessor, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/death_mark\">Death Mark<\/a><\/strong>, to enjoy, too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/neo_cab\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/fc39d53aecbf7\/neo-cab-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"Neo Cab (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/neo_cab\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3831e7682aebd\/neo-cab-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"Neo Cab (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Chance Agency<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Fellow Traveller<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>3rd Oct 2019 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>3rd Oct 2019 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p>Some chats with cab drivers can be a real trial of your patience \u2014 fortunately, the conversations you&#8217;ll strike up in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/neo_cab\">Neo Cab<\/a><\/strong> will hook you into an engaging cyberpunk story that tackles contemporary issues with characters that feel genuine and interactions that feel meaningful. It might not be the most technologically advanced title, but Neo Cab takes you on one hell of a journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/steinsgate_0\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a201006011c51\/steinsgate-0-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"STEINS;GATE 0 (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/steinsgate_0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/92d6fcd1cea61\/steinsgate-0-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"STEINS;GATE 0 (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Spike Chunsoft US<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>MAGES<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>10th Dec 2019 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>10th Dec 2019 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/steinsgate_0\">STEINS;GATE 0<\/a><\/strong> is a follow-up to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/steinsgate_elite\">STEINS;GATE Elite<\/a><\/strong>, a critically-acclaimed visual novel of renown (and probably the best place to start if you&#8217;re looking to jump on the STEINS;GATE train \u2014 we weren&#8217;t able to review that one when it released, though). This sequel delivers an intriguing time-travel plot and fine character writing worthy of its predecessor, and is definitely worth checking out. And if you&#8217;re looking for dating sim gameplay in the STEINS:GATE universe, you might also enjoy <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/steinsgate_my_darlings_embrace\">My Darling&#8217;s Embrace<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/va-11_hall-a_cyberpunk_bartender_action\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/ae4b0b9d63275\/va-11-hall-a-cyberpunk-bartender-action-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/va-11_hall-a_cyberpunk_bartender_action\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/90ac8ecd5a68e\/va-11-hall-a-cyberpunk-bartender-action-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Ysbryd Games<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Sukeban Games<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>2nd May 2019 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>2nd May 2019 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p>For visual novel fans, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/va-11_hall-a_cyberpunk_bartender_action\">VA-11 HALL-A<\/a><\/strong> is definitely refreshing and distinctive enough to be worth your time. It\u2019s also ideal to play handheld on Switch: touchscreen, Joy-Con, HD rumble, pick-up-and-playability and a close-up screen for reading all add to the experience. Is it good enough to read through six times in search of alternate endings? Probably not. But, like a good cocktail, its flavour lingers after the final sip, and sometimes one is enough.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/coffee_talk\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/d2eb68fb4b4d0\/coffee-talk-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee Talk (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/coffee_talk\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/ce737c9361b2c\/coffee-talk-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee Talk (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Toge Productions<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Toge Productions<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>29th Jan 2020 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p>With its unique premise and interesting take on a fantasy world (think Netflix&#8217;s <strong>Bright<\/strong>, but actually good), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/coffee_talk\">Coffee Talk<\/a><\/strong> serves up a refreshing brew of angst, introspection and coffee beans. Its hand-crafted story mode is a tad too short for our liking, but with Endless mode you\u2019ll have plenty of fun getting in touch with your inner barista.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/one_night_stand\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/4bfa257e7eb5f\/one-night-stand-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"One Night Stand (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/one_night_stand\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/dc5d7dc45b229\/one-night-stand-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"One Night Stand (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Ratalaika Games<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Kinmoku<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>4th Oct 2019 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>4th Oct 2019 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/one_night_stand\">One Night Stand<\/a><\/strong> puts you in the position of waking up in the bed of a stranger with little or no memory of the previous night&#8217;s shenanigans. While she heads off to get you a coffee, it&#8217;s up to you to piece together clues to discover exactly how you ended up in this position and if you want to pursue it further. A suitably short and sweet experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/phoenix_wright_ace_attorney_trilogy\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/e59eb2f1532ce\/phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-trilogy-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/phoenix_wright_ace_attorney_trilogy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/8d45e04b7a1ed\/phoenix-wright-ace-attorney-trilogy-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Capcom<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Capcom<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>9th Apr 2019 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>9th Apr 2019 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p>The original Ace Attorney is getting on in years, although you may not realise thanks to how well it holds up. Sure, it\u2019s been ported plenty of times and the jump to Nintendo DS certainly helped shake off the retro cobwebs, but as a piece of interactive history, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/phoenix_wright_ace_attorney_trilogy\">Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy<\/a><\/strong> is as utterly addictive and truly rewarding as it was back at the turn of the millennium. Whether you\u2019re brand new to the world of virtual defence law or a veteran attorney, Phoenix Wright\u2019s first adventures are still a fine set of cases to undertake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/across_the_grooves\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/6bcba4c3c3538\/across-the-grooves-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"Across The Grooves (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/across_the_grooves\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/8889d6378f145\/across-the-grooves-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"Across The Grooves (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Nova-box<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Nova-box<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>17th Jun 2020 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>17th Jun 2020 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/across_the_grooves\">Across The Grooves<\/a><\/strong> has a really unique magical-realism time-travel storyline, and we really dig this visual novel&#8217;s handcrafted art style. Each chapter takes roughly an hour to complete, and if you want to play it again to experience different choices, you can easily skip through the text if you wish. If you\u2019re after a mature tale with interesting characters and solid writing, you may want to check this one out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\">\n<div class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch\/ai_the_somnium_files\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgMjUwIj48L3N2Zz4=\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/703dc50d9eaaa\/ai-the-somnium-files-artwork.900x250.jpg\" alt=\"AI: The Somnium Files (Switch)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/ai_the_somnium_files\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.nintendolife.com\/blank.gif\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/380f1cb53b910\/ai-the-somnium-files-cover.cover_small.jpg\" alt=\"AI: The Somnium Files (Switch)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Spike Chunsoft<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Spike Chunsoft<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>17th Sep 2019 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>20th Sep 2019 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><\/aside>\n<p>Part visual novel, part puzzle adventure, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/ai_the_somnium_files\">AI: The Somnium Files<\/a><\/strong> starts out slow but once you&#8217;ve traversed a few of its delightfully surreal Somnium dreamscapes and got to an ending or two, working your way back through your flowchart and striking out in different directions, it becomes an engaging and tense affair. Fans of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/3ds\/zero_escape_virtues_last_reward\"><strong>Zero Escape<\/strong><\/a> games will feel right at home here, and director Kotaro Uchikoshi\u2019s talent for putting the player into increasingly unsettling circumstances ensures everything takes flight in a very satisfying way as you work your way through the many strands of the loopy central mystery towards its various different endings.<\/p>\n<p>And, if you love the first game, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/ai_the_somnium_files_-_nirvana_initiative\"><strong>AI: The Somnium Files &#8211; nirvanA Initiative<\/strong><\/a> makes for one of the finest murder-mystery games we&#8217;ve ever played. 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