Finally, the longest month of the year is over: January is behind us, leaving us with a nice, short February to enjoy.
It’s still freezing outside though, and so most of us are still wanting to curl up under our blankets or in our oversized fleecy hoodies and do nothing other than play video games. Thankfully, there’s plenty of new stuff to sink your teeth into this month.
We’ve rounded up the best games landing in February below. As always, we’ve tried to include a mix of the big-hitting AAA releases and indie games that might otherwise not be on your radar. Keep your eyes on GameSpew throughout the month for further coverage on all the games mentioned here – and plenty more.
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Deliver Us Mars
- 2nd February
- PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
A sequel to Deliver us the Moon, Deliver us Mars takes us back to the far reaches of space, but this time – you guessed it – we’re going to Mars. You’ll take on the role of Kathy as she embarks on a perilous mission to Mars to uncover what happened to a fleet of stolen ARK ships.
Fashion Police Squad
- 2nd February
- PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch
Following on from its release on PC last summer, Fashion Police Squad is finally coming to consoles. And if you like silly fun, you’re not going to want to miss this one. It’s a first-person shooter, but with a difference: the “enemies” you’re facing off against are people with bad fashion. Fix their crimes by fixing their outfits. You can read what we thought of the PC version here.
Helvetii
- 3rd February
- PS4, PC, Switch
If you’re a fan of roguelike action games, you might want to keep an eye on Helvetii. With a wonderful hand-drawn art style and enjoyable combat, there’s a lot to love. Of course, like any roguelike though, death means starting again from the beginning. But if you don’t mind the challenge, it’s worth jumping into. Read our Helvetii review here.
Hogwarts Legacy
- 10th February (early access from 7th)
- PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
We’ve been waiting all our lives for our invitation to Hogwarts, and it’s finally here. Hogwarts Legacy is set in the Wizarding World long before Harry Potter and his friends ever arrived. Create your own character, take part in magic lessons, fly around on a broomstick, and untangle an original story set in familiar locations.
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Ten Dates
- 14th February
- PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
During lockdown, we got Five Dates, an FMV dating simulator that saw us undertake a series of zoom dates. Now we’re free to go out in the world again, Good Gate Media and Wales Interactive are back with Ten Dates, an interactive rom-com about dating in person. If you’re a fan of FMV games, this is one not to be missed.
Wanted: Dead
- 14th February
- PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
If high-octane action is your bag, then Wanted: Dead is likely to appeal to you. This slasher/shooter casts you as a team member of the Zombie Unit, tasked with going up against a range of enemy forces. It’s from the makers of Ninja Gaiden, so that should give you some idea of the type of action you have to look forward to.
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Theatrhythm Final Bar Line
- 16th February
- PS4, Switch
If you’re a Final Fantasy fan who enjoys dabbling in a bit of music-rhythm gameplay, then you’re going to want to get your hands on Theatrhythm Final Bar Line. It’s not the first game in the Theatrhythm series, with a number released on 3DS. But this one is the first to come to PlayStation or Switch, and so we’re excited to get grooving.
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Wild Hearts
- 17th February
- PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Wild Hearts is one for the Monster Hunter fans. Made by Koei Tecmo and EA, it tasks players with taking down huge beasts. You’ll need to hone your skills, learn the habits of the creatures you’re hunting, and improve your loadout over time. Yep, just like Monster Hunter. But we’re not complaining: more opportunities to slay monsters is good in our book.
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Tales of Symphonia Remastered
- 17th February
- PS4, Xbox One, Switch
It’s not a brand new game, but fans of the Tales series will undoubtedly be glad to see one of the best in the franchise being remastered. This RPG is filled with unforgettable characters, wonderful locations ripe to be explored, and a story you won’t be able to put down. It’s just a shame it’s not getting a native Xbox Series X or PS5 release.
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Like a Dragon: Ishin!
- 21st February
- PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Are you a Yakuza fan? Then Like a Dragon: Ishin! probably ought to be your next big game. From the Yakuza developers, this essentially takes the series back to 1800s Japan, casting you as a samurai rather than a member of the Yakuza. Expect plenty of sword-based combat, an engaging story, and some surprising cameos.
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Atomic Heart
- 21st February
- PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Atomic Heart is an action-packed first-person shooter set in a utopian world. Or at least, that’s how the people in charge want it to be. Filled with robots designed to control humans, it’s far from idyllic – and it’s down to you to destroy them. Use guns, melee weapons and an experimental power glove to engage in frenetic combat – it looks great fun, and we can’t wait.
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PSVR 2
- 22nd February
- PS5
Okay, so this is new hardware rather than a new game. But with the launch of PSVR 2 – Sony’s next-generation virtual reality headset – comes over 20 games. There’s a brand new adventure set in the Horizon universe, the ability to play Gran Turismo 7 in VR, a Jurassic Park adventure, a Star Wars adventure, and plenty more. You can read more about PSVR 2’s launch line-up here.
Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator
- 23rd February
- PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
If you like cooking and you’re a fan of realistic sim games, then Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator may just be the game for you. Take on the role of a chef in a busy kitchen, prepping and serving meals to customers. You’ll need to chop vegetables, prepare meat, cook and season everything perfectly, then ensure it’s all presented well. We had our hands on a preview build a little while ago: it’s hectic, but great fun.
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Octopath Traveler II
- 24th February
- PS4, PS5, Switch, PC
The follow-up to Square Enix’s hit HD-2D adventure is almost here. Octopath Traveler II introduces players to eight new travellers, each one having their own skills and background story. You’ll spend your time exploring the rich and diverse world of Solistia – but exactly how you play is up to you. Each of the eight travelers has their own motivations, and so which path you choose to take is up to you.
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Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe
- 24th February
- Switch
Everyone’s favourite pink blob has a new adventure landing later this month. Well, sort of. Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is actually an updated version of Kirby’s Adventure, which first released on the Nintendo Switch. Players can tackle this by themselves or team up with up to three others on an adventure through Dreamland to repair a crashed spaceship.
Clive ‘n’ Wrench
- 24th February
- PS5, Switch, PC
Next up is Clive ‘n’ Wrench, a 3D platformer designed to ape the classics. You’ll play as rabbit Clive, accompanied by your monkey buddy Wrench. Use Wrench as a helicopter to travel through the air, use him to hit enemies and more. Poor Wrench. We can’t wait to jump into its colourful, vibrant world: for any classic platforming fan, there looks to be a lot to enjoy here.
Scars Above
- 28th February
- PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Fancy a sci-fi adventure? Scars Above might be the game for you this February. In it, you’ll be exploring an alien world filled with mysteries, taking down plenty of weird and wonderful alien enemies as you go. We went hands-on with Scars Above a little while ago, and while its combat didn’t wow us, we were intrigued by its upgrade system with encourages you to learn about the world around you. You can read our preview here.
