Last week, we overlooked a few gaming gems; notably, "Life is Strange: Double Exposure" hit digital shelves, known for its knack for re-telling stories, and Taito delivered its classic boxing game, Final Blow, as an archive release. Moving onto this week’s agenda, with Thanksgiving around the corner, you’d expect a slow week for Nintendo of America in terms of surprise releases. However, if history proves anything, game drops are still quite likely. Among the highlights, Riviera: The Promised Land takes the stage, perfect for those who might want to escape into a strategy RPG over the weekend. Meanwhile, Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam is on my radar, especially since it doesn’t come with the hefty $65 price tag of its predecessor thanks to its fandisc nature. Nine Sols is also creating some excitement among gaming aficionados and Critter Cafe is here, courtesy of the Wholesome Direct. Don’t sleep on Broken Reality, though—it may just turn out to be a dark horse.
On the retro front, Snow Bros. Wonderland brings a fresh twist to that classic stage-based action. For sports enthusiasts, the Epyx Sports Collection offers the nostalgic and challenging Hacky Sack, and for shooter lovers, EggConsole’s The Scheme is now in English, making it accessible even to those without Japanese language skills.
North America Releases
- Crown Wars: The Black Prince – Priced at $49.99 in US and C$66.99 in Canada.
- Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam – Costs $44.62 US and $60.35 Canadian.
- Riviera: The Promised Land – Sold for $34.99 US and $46.79 Canadian.
- Nine Sols – Available Tuesday, retailing at $29.99 US and $38.99 Canadian.
- Snow Bros. Wonderland and Tokyo Psychodemic fall in the same price range.
- Don’t miss Critter Cafe on Tuesday and Broken Reality this Friday.
For a more budget-friendly list, consider games like Food Courier: Bike Adventure or Monster Truck Arena: Battle Royale for $7.99 each. Games like Hero Rescue and Furious Bikers are dropping even lower, priced around $4.99.
European Line-Up
- Crown Wars: The Black Prince – €49.99/£44.99.
- Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam – €39.87/£33.97.
- Similar deals on games like Riviera: The Promised Land, Nine Sols, and Tokyo Psychodemic.
What’s New in Japan
Japan scores top titles like Magical Story: Fear and the Mysterious School and Rent-a-Girlfriend: The Horizon and the Girl in a Swimsuit both at ¥8580. If you’re interested in strategy and narrative, try Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam at ¥6490.
Don’t miss out on these treasures and remember: with Black Friday approaching, your gaming wish list might see some delightful price cuts. Websites like PSPrices and DekuDeals are your best friends this shopping season.
