What to play in February 2023: the best games for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series – February guide

Here is a new guide from the editors, in which we will tell you what to play from new products in February 2023… Here are new interesting games for the computer and all consoles: PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox one and Xbox Series X | S… Stay tuned for new reviews in review section, but about the most notable games in January 2023 read the link

Destruction AllStars

  • Developer: Lucid Games
  • Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Platforms: PlayStation 5
  • Release date: February 2
  • Genre: Action / Racing

The next notable PlayStation 5 exclusive. A competitive multiplayer project that combines insane survival races and movement on foot, as well as a bright visual style. The essence of the matches comes down to the need to eliminate your opponents, and you will be assisted in this by three different types of vehicles and a whole set of unique characters with their own skills. The game was included in the February selection of the PlayStation Plus service and is already available to all subscribers for free.

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

  • Developer: Nihon Falcom
  • Publisher: NIS America
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
  • Release date: February 2
  • Genre: jRPG / Action

Western release of the next numbered game in the Ys lineup. In the center of the plot are the mysterious “Monsters” – people with supernatural powers and able to expel dangerous monsters from the world. Becoming one of the “Monsters” against his will, Adol must not only figure out the origin of his new curse, but also give battle to mysterious creatures from the otherworldly reality.

Control: Ultimate Edition

  • Developer: Remedy Entertainment
  • Publisher: 505 Games
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PC
  • Release date: February 2
  • Genre: Action / Adventure

The complete edition of the mystical Control Action, released in 2019, by Alan Wake and Max Payne. The narrative trick in the game is aimed at Jesse Fayden’s journey through a gigantic and inexplicable complex called “The Oldest House”, which, among other things, is the central base of the secret government organization “Federal Bureau of Control”. The unique authoring style of Sam Lake plays here with bright colors, and the gameplay offers high shooter dynamics, diluted with great interactivity of the environment and a powerful sound series. This month, all PlayStation Plus subscribers (our review of the original version, see the link).

Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood

  • Developer: Cyanide
  • Publisher: Nacon
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PC
  • Release date: February 4
  • Genre: Action / RPG

Recently, the World of Darkness setting has become increasingly popular among developers. And while some studios were creating vampire games, Cyanide Studio took a course on werewolves in Werewolf: The Apocalypse Earth Blood. The main character has three different forms, and the gameplay is accordingly based on choosing the most effective approach to solving various difficulties and problems.

The novelty looks somewhat ugly, but in the absence of game alternatives about beastmen, it will probably be able to give a couple of pleasant evenings.

Haven

  • Developer: The Game Bakers
  • Publisher: The Game Bakers
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PC
  • Release date: February 4
  • Genre: Narrative Adventure / RPG

An experimental RPG adventure game about a couple in love trapped on a distant planet, making its way to Switch and PlayStation 4.

Narrative episodes are full of cute scenes and dialogues between characters, while the second half of the game is devoted to exploring vivid locations in every sense and battling opponents in turn-based mode. All this action is accompanied by expressive musical compositions.

By the way, the developers advise to go through the project in a company with their soul mate.

The nioh collection

  • Developer: Team Ninja
  • Publisher: Team Ninja
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC
  • Release date: February 5
  • Genre: Action / RPG

The collection of hardcore action RPGs Nioh is in a hurry for the PlayStation 5. The kit includes both numbered games, as well as all the additional content released for them.

Team Ninja has optimized their work for the new hardware, offering improved visuals, higher frame rates, lightning fast downloads and the use of features of the DualSense gamepad.

It is noteworthy that along with the console release of the collection, PC gamers received Nioh 2.

Little nightmares 2

  • Developer: Tarsier Studios
  • Publisher: Bandai Namco
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Serie S, Nintendo Switch, PC
  • Release date: February 11
  • Genre: Adventure / Horror

The sequel to the offbeat adventure platformer Little Nightmares, set in a stylish dark aesthetic. The sequel takes on the basic gameplay of the original, but offers more depth and interactivity.

The visual style remains extremely recognizable, presenting both frightening and compelling images. You can read more about the game in our separate preview

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury

  • Developer: Nintendo
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Platforms: Nintendo Switch
  • Release date: February 12
  • Genre: Platformer / Action

Nintendo Switch users will soon receive an enhanced version of Super Mario 3D World, which debuted in 2013 on the Nintendo Wii U. This set contains all the original game content, plus a brand new major content expansion, Bowser’s Fury, which follows Mario and Bowser’s shaky alliance – junior.

One of the key features of the main Super Mario 3D World game is multiplayer. This is the first 3D part of the Super Mario series, which can be played by four people. But in the original, the multiplayer was only local, and in the re-release, the online one will finally appear.

Gal * Gun Returns

  • Developer: Inti Creates
  • Publisher: PQube Limited
  • Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC
  • Release date: February 12
  • Genre: Rails Shooter / Dating Sim

Reissue of the original 2011 Gal * Gun. It is a railroad shooting gallery about Japanese schoolgirls, whose love and attention must be won with accurate shots from the “pheromone cannon”. Shameless fan service, absurd concept and waifu for every taste – just the thing for cold winter days.

Persona 5 Strikers

  • Developer: Omega Force / Atlus
  • Publisher: SEGA / Atlus
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC
  • Release Date: Feb 23 (Feb 19 – Early Access)
  • Genre: Action / Adventure

A sequel to the famous jRPG Persona 5, but made in the form of an action RPG by the efforts of Koei Tecmo and the Omega Force team. Story-wise, it is a direct sequel to the original fifth “Persona” and follows the new adventures of the Phantom Thieves during their summer holidays.

The gameplay takes familiar mechanics and interprets them in a somewhat unusual way. You can read more about the game in our preview

Curse of the dead gods

  • Developer: Passtech Games
  • Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Serie S, Nintendo Switch, PC
  • Release date: February 23
  • Genre: Action / Roguelite

The stylish roguelike is coming out of Early Access on PC and going to consoles. The idea is standard – you have to explore the dark corridors of an inhospitable temple, collecting randomly generated equipment along the way, and fight opponents.

One of the key features of the game is the mechanics of “filth” – status effects that have both a positive effect on your character and impose severe restrictions on him.

Ghosts’ n Goblins Resurrection

  • Developer: СAPCOM
  • Publisher: CAPCOM
  • Platforms: Nintendo Switch
  • Release date: February 25
  • Genre: Action / Platformer

Rebirth of the classic hardcore platformer from CAPCOM on Nintendo Switch. Cartoon dead, a brave knight, a sea of ​​various locations and an endless number of all kinds of obstacles. I would like to believe that the game will be able to retain the charm of the original, while remaining fun, despite the overall visual and gameplay minimalism.

Bravely default ii

  • Developer: Claytechworks
  • Publisher: Square Enix
  • Platforms: Nintendo Switch
  • Release date: February 26
  • Genre: jRPG

The third game in the Bravely Default lineup, which tells a completely new story set within a new original world. The story is told from the perspective of four characters at once, traveling between five disparate kingdoms.

In terms of the gameplay, you will find an exploration of locations, as well as a turn-based combat system, implying smart management of attacking and defensive abilities, on which the tactical element of battles is built.

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