Last week flew by, and there were a few gaming gems we almost overlooked. Three Cosmic Fantasy RPGs made their debut in a localized format, there was a quirky game called Ultros—we’re not talking seafood here—and Konami’s Kitten Kaboodle was archived, no relation to the Canadian drag queen of a similar name.
Our website’s page numbers continue to climb, and in a stroke of unexpected whimsy, we hit page 70000 while prepping this article. I was hoping this significant milestone would line up with this week’s discussion, and lo and behold, it did—almost as if the universe had planned it.
Looking at this week’s lineup, one game stands out: Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog, which James has mentioned more than a few times. It’s a throwback to the old “PC-8801 ass adventure game” genre. Following closely is the hybrid game Piczle Cross: Rune Factory, which merges the best aspects of nonograms and farming RPGs. Oh, and Kairosoft, never far from the spotlight, throws its hat in the ring with Pro Wrestling Story. Meanwhile, EggConsole’s RPG offering, Burai: Jokan, comes with a caveat: steer clear unless you’re fluent in Japanese.
In North America, the spotlight is on a variety of titles:
– Jupiter Hell priced at $24.99, and if you’re up north, C$35.99.
– For $19.99, X-Out: Resurfaced and Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog compete for your attention. Cabernet and Real H 5 fall in the same price category.
– On Fridays, both Please Be Happy and Lone Fungus join the mix for $19.99 each.
– Mid-week introduces Godzilla Voxel Wars for $14.99.
– Bargain hunters might light up at titles like Pro Wrestler Story at $12.00 or Anime Dance-Off: Space Party for $9.99.
In Europe, the trends are similar, with slight currency tweaks:
– Jupiter Hell remains robust at €24.99/£22.49.
– The newcomers Lone Fungus and Please Be Happy will be available for €19.99/£17.99 on Friday.
– Breezier options include Bing In Wonderland at €14.99/£13.49 and Piczle Cross: Rune Factory for €11.99/£9.99.
– Keep an eye on pre-weekend releases like Lulu’s Temple at just €4.99/£4.99.
Over in Japan, you’ll find:
– Jupiter Hell for ¥3900 leading the charge.
– X-Out: Resurfaced and Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog are just a tad less expensive at ¥2300 and ¥1999, respectively.
– For something unique, Moe Waifu H Fantasy drops to a mere ¥600.
Also, quick heads up on deals: Devolver Digital has a sale running until the 25th, so check out PSPrices and DekuDeals for potential savings.
As the gaming horizon continues to expand, these releases promise to keep both casual and hardcore gamers alike on their toes. Be sure to keep your ear to the ground for any emerging hits in the upcoming week.
