Last week slipped by with a few surprises: Life is Strange: Double Exposure launched digitally, and Taito’s boxing game Final Blow hit the Archives.
Thanksgiving week usually means a slowdown in NoA releases, but who knows anymore? Previously, we’ve seen 20-plus. The standout this week is likely the English version of Riviera: The Promised Land, offering a strategic RPG escape from family gatherings. Meanwhile, I’m curious about Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam – not as expensive as its predecessor! Also generating buzz is Nine Sols for those into its vibe, and the Wholesome Direct is bringing Critter Cafe into the spotlight. Don’t sleep on Broken Reality; it might sneak up the ranks quietly.
In retro news, Snow Bros. Wonderland revamps the classic action game vibe, Epyx Sports Collection lets you relive the joy of Hacky Sack, and The Scheme is a shooter on EggConsole that you can tackle without needing fluent Japanese.
North America Releases:
- Crown Wars: The Black Prince – $49.99 USD/$66.99 CAD
- Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam – $44.62 USD/$60.35 CAD
- Riviera: The Promised Land – $34.99 USD/$46.79 CAD
- Nine Sols – $29.99 USD/$38.99 CAD (Tuesday)
- Snow Bros. Wonderland – $29.99 USD/$38.99 CAD
- Tokyo Psychodemic – $29.99 USD/$38.99 CAD
- Critter Cafe – $19.99 USD/$24.99 CAD (Tuesday)
- Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 – $14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD
- Crystal Breaker – $14.99 USD/$19.49 CAD
- Broken Reality – $14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD (Friday)
- Beyond Memories: Tale of the Lost Souls – $11.99 USD/$18.00 CAD
- Glitch Hero – $11.99 USD/$16.99 CAD
- The Epyx Games – Sports Collection – $11.99 USD/$16.49 CAD
And that’s not even the half of it, so check your wishlist because Black Friday deals are plentiful.
European Launches:
- Crown Wars: The Black Prince – €49.99/£44.99
- Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam – €39.87/£33.97
- Riviera: The Promised Land – €34.99/£30.19 (Wednesday)
- Nine Sols – €29.99/£24.99 (Tuesday)
More titles follow suit, and your region-specific sales can’t be ignored with all the Cyber Deals popping up.
Japanese Market:
A range of exciting titles here, including:
- Magical Story: Fear and the Mysterious School – ¥8580
- Rent-a-Girlfriend: The Horizon – ¥8580
- Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam – ¥6490
- Snow Bros. Wonderland – ¥6380
- Crown Wars: The Black Prince – ¥5830
These games just scratch the surface of what’s available this week. There’s a mix of genres with something for everyone, so dive in and see what catches your eye. Time to get gaming!
