Last week, I missed a few things, like "Vs Mystery Tower," which is essentially the arcade take on the Famicom’s "Mystery Tower." It’s part of the Archives collection that slipped under my radar.
Today’s a milestone for me: It’s been ten years since I shifted to my current home and took up Neal’s offer to contribute to NWR. So, you might wonder, what goodies are in the lineup this week? A re-release of Chrono Trigger would be lovely, right? Maybe the preload for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition—that’s actually slated for Thursday. Perhaps a version of MLB 2025 featuring the Toronto Blue Jays channeling the spirit of the legendary 1927 Yankees? Well, early access to that drops on Friday, but spoiler alert: the Jays don’t quite hit that peak form. So, what’s really in store?
In short, not much grabs my attention. However, there’s a fresh adventure game called On Your Tail—sadly, it’s only appearing in Europe for now, leaving its status elsewhere uncertain. And Japan is swimming in comic apps. Perhaps Fate: Reawakened will strike a chord with those still eagerly awaiting Silksong.
North America
Here’s the lineup of releases:
- Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Familia Myth: Full Land of Water and Light costs $49.99 in the US and C$64.99 in Canada.
- Fate: Reawakened is launching this Wednesday for $24.99 in the US and $31.99 in Canada.
- Moorhuhn Kart 4 is priced at $24.99.
- The Phantom will be available on Wednesday for $22.99 in the US and $32.49 in Canada.
- Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is out on Tuesday, costing $19.99 in the US and $25.99 in Canada.
- Centum launches on Tuesday for $14.99 in the US and $21.55 in Canada.
- Games like Be Brave, Barb! and Expelled! are both set for Wednesday with identical pricing: $14.99 in the US and $19.99 in Canada.
- Escape Site 13 and Trap Yuri Garden both come in at $14.99 in the US, with respective Canadian prices of $21.51 and $19.49.
Other interesting finds include K-pop Idol Dating: Anime Love for B.SeveT and PinkOrbil T, both priced at $14.90 in the US and $19.90 in Canada. If you’re more budget-conscious, JustAxe and The Hungry Lamb are quite affordable, while Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures is priced under $17 depending on your region.
Simulators make a strong showing this week, with titles like Alehouse Tavern Simulator and Wine Factory Simulator. There are other niche titles too, from Endless Deaths to Cashier Simulator.
For the frugal gamer, releases like Hyper Mirror Run and Quiz 50 Ways to Read the Kanji offer entertainment at a lower cost. And don’t miss out on the Mario game discounts celebrating Mar10, running until the 17th, where you can snag Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope at 75% off.
Europe
In Europe, the release roster is similar:
- Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Familia Myth: Full Land of Water and Light is available for €49.99 or £41.99.
- On Your Tail can be grabbed for €29.99 or £26.99.
- Fate: Reawakened and Moorhuhn Kart 4 are priced alike, with Fate arriving Wednesday.
- Titles like Beyond the Ice Palace 2 and Centum debut on Tuesday, priced respectively at €19.99 and €14.99.
Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures provides magical intrigue for €11.99. If you’re after simulators like Cashier Simulator and Wine Factory Simulator, you’ll find them similarly priced in this region.
Among the intriguing budget choices are Quiz 50 Ways to Read the Kanji and World Flag Master, each at under €3.
Japan
Over in Japan, here’s what’s dropping:
- Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Familia Myth: Full Land of Water and Light priced at ¥5680.
- Kalediscope of Phantom Prison 2 and Beyond the Ice Palace 2 offer immersive experiences.
For lighter wallets, titles like Trivia Quiz: Food and Lifestyle Edition and Vocabulary Test for Adults are both reasonably priced at ¥980.
And there’s something for everyone, right down to quirky titles like Wild Spirit and easy-going reads like several offerings in the Shogakukan Manga App series.
Each region has something unique, whether you’ve been keeping up with big titles or are just on the lookout for something new to try. Keep an eye out, as there’s always something on the horizon in the ever-evolving gaming world.
