February 2024 was a busy month for Switch eShop games, with a lot of quality titles to choose from. Nintendo Life staff and contributors voted for their top three eShop games of the month, and also asked the readers to pick their favorite game that was not reviewed by the site. Here are the results of the Nintendo Life eShop Selects and Readers’ Choice for February 2024.
Balatro: A Roguelite Deckbuilder That Shines on Switch
The first place in the Nintendo Life eShop Selects goes to Balatro, a roguelite deckbuilder that was originally one of the options for the Reader’s Choice vote. However, after receiving a lot of praise from the readers, Nintendo Life decided to check it out for themselves and were impressed by its gameplay, visuals, and music. Balatro is a challenging and rewarding game that offers a lot of replay value and customization options. Nintendo Life gave it a 10/10 in their review.
Pentiment: A Medieval Murder Mystery with a Twist
The second place in the Nintendo Life eShop Selects goes to Pentiment, a game that was called a “hidden gem” when it was released on Xbox and PC in 2022. Now it’s on Switch (and PS5), and it feels right at home on the hybrid console. Pentiment is a game that blends RPG elements with point-and-click gameplay, and tells a captivating story that celebrates typefaces, fonts, and the medieval era. Pentiment also features stunning pixel art and a dynamic soundtrack. Nintendo Life awarded it a 10/10 in their review.
Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On!: The Return of Game Freak’s Best Game
The third place in the Nintendo Life eShop Selects goes to Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On!, a remake of one of the best 3DS games ever made. Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! is a game that combines solitaire and horse racing, and it’s as fun and addictive as it sounds. The game also features hilarious writing and charming visuals, and it’s a perfect fit for the Switch. Nintendo Life rated it a 9/10 in their review.
Reader’s Choice: Arcade Archives Rainbow Islands
The winner of the Reader’s Choice vote for February 2024 is Arcade Archives Rainbow Islands, a classic arcade game from Taito that was released on the Switch eShop on February 18th. Rainbow Islands is a sequel to Bubble Bobble, and it features the same cute characters and colorful graphics, but with a different gameplay mechanic. Instead of blowing bubbles, the player can create rainbows that can be used as platforms, weapons, or shields. Rainbow Islands is a nostalgic and enjoyable game that received 21% of the votes from the readers.
