Last week snuck in a couple of releases we didn’t have on our radar. Life is Strange: Double Exposure was released digitally, and Taito’s boxing game, Final Blow, made its debut in the archives.
Typically, around Thanksgiving, we anticipate a lull in NoA new drops. Yet, recent weeks have proven otherwise, surprising us with more than 20 releases. This time, the spotlight shines on the English version of Riviera: The Promised Land, a strategy RPG that’s perfect for some solo play when family time gets overwhelming. That said, I’m also eager to check out Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam, which, unlike its predecessor, won’t set you back a hefty $65 since it’s a fandisc. Nine Sols is generating quite the chatter among enthusiasts, and the Wholesome Direct introduces us to Critter Cafe. Don’t overlook Broken Reality either; it seems to have the potential to be a hidden gem.
This week in retro gaming news, we have Snow Bros. Wonderland bringing a fresh twist to the classic stage-based action game. The Epyx Sports Collection will have you reliving the glory (and frustration) of Hacky Sack. Plus, the EggConsole’s shooter titled The Scheme is available, and thankfully, you can enjoy it without needing to understand Japanese.
North America
- Crown Wars: The Black Prince comes in at $49.99.
- Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam is priced at $44.62.
- Riviera: The Promised Land is available for $34.99.
- Nine Sols checks in at $29.99, coming out on Tuesday.
- Snow Bros. Wonderland also goes for $29.99.
- Tokyo Psychodemic matches the $29.99 price tag.
- Critter Cafe awaits at $19.99, arriving Tuesday.
- Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 – The Dead King’s Secret is $14.99.
- Crystal Breaker is $14.99.
- On Friday, Broken Reality joins the list for $14.99.
- Beyond Memories: Tale of the Lost Souls is $11.99.
- Glitch Hero is also priced at $11.99.
- The Epyx Games – Sports Collection goes for $11.99.
- Sailing The Winds sets sail at $10.00 on Wednesday.
- Headhunters: Bang Bang is available for $9.99 from Wednesday.
- Other notable releases like Mission in Snowdrift Land, Water Blast Shooter: Wet Gun, and several others span a range of prices down to Cursed Feed for $2.99 on Friday.
Europe
- Crown Wars: The Black Prince lands at €49.99.
- Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam is €39.87.
- By Wednesday, Riviera: The Promised Land will be available for €34.99.
- Nine Sols is readying to launch Tuesday for €29.99.
- Tokyo Psychodemic comes in at €29.99.
- Snow Bros. Wonderland also carries a €29.99 tag.
- Critter Cafe releases at €19.99 on Tuesday.
- This week sees other releases like Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 and its various successors joining the lineup with competitive pricing.
- Smaller titles like Platform 8 and Helix Fruit Jump offer budget-friendly entertainment alongside sales alerting you to major Black Friday deals.
Japan
- Magical Story: Fear and the Mysterious School tops the chart at ¥8580.
- Rent-a-Girlfriend: The Horizon and the Girl in a Swimsuit is similarly priced at ¥8580.
- The engaging Sengoku Koihime EX Collection awaits at ¥7370, with Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam following closely at ¥6490.
- Snow Bros. Wonderland and Crown Wars: The Black Prince appear at ¥6380 and ¥5830, respectively.
- Await Nine Sols this Tuesday for ¥3410, while other releases like Critter Cafe drop at varied price points.
- Explore ranges from premium collections to lower-cost gems like Helix Fruit Jump priced at a modest ¥499.
Sales enthusiasts can rejoice as their wishlists see significant markdowns thanks to Black Friday, with resources like PSPrices and DekuDeals highlighting standout Cyber Deals.
