This week's releases: from January 20 to 26, 2025
, by Thibaut
While this year is starting strong when it comes to gaming news, this is not the case for new releases. That said, there are still some fascinating games to discover this week.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist
- January 22, 2025 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC (version 1.0)
We've already mentioned it several times, but this Wednesday sees the release of version 1.0 of this 2D metroidvania. The game boasts great art direction and a rich combat system with over 30 different attacks. What's more, a wealth of equipment, artifacts and items are waiting to be discovered in this intriguing universe.
Mika and the Witch's Mountain
- January 22, 2025 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC (version 1.0)
In early access since last August, this fantasy adventure follows a witch who delivers parcels to the inhabitants of an island using her magic broom. You can freely explore the land and make friends with the inhabitants. Quite the relaxing proposal, if you ask me.
Dead of Darkness
- January 23, 2025 on PC
Let's continue with this action-adventure with a retro 2D look and elements of survival and horror. This dark adventure has you outwit traps, solve puzzles and battle monsters in the heart of 19th century England.
Mercenaries Lament : Requiem of the Silver Wolf
- January 23, 2025 on PC
This is a TRPG set in a fantasy world in which you'll need to manage the positioning of your units on the battlefield so you can overcome enemy forces. A wide range of skills and powers are available.
Tokyo Xtreme Racer
- January 23, 2025 on PC (early access)
Here's a racing game that plunges us into a futuristic Tokyo and has us drive racing cars along the Japanese capital's highways.
Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Remaster
- January 23, 2025 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC
Released in April 2000, this game based on the Episode I story allows us to control Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, Adi Gallia and Qui-Gon Jinn. Using their lightsabers, you'll have to wipe out armies of droids in order to retake the Palace of Theed. This new version features a New Game Plus mode and local coop.
Guilty Gear: Strive
- January 23, 2025 on Switch
The name says it all: this is the Switch port of Arc System Works' 2021 fighting game. The content remains the same as the original: 28 playable characters, graphics worthy of the best animated series, and nerve-wracking battles.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- January 23, 2025 on PC
Here's the big release of the week! Square Enix is finally bringing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to PC. Gamers will get to (re)discover the second game in the remake trilogy with the best graphics to date.
Strania: The Stella Machina EX
- January 23, 2025 on Switch
We can now discover a shoot'em up full of robots to shoot down, all with some arcade feel. Gameplay is both strategic and dynamic. This EX version of the original 2011 game has several improvements, such as arranged music, an additional difficulty level and much more.
Achilles: Legends Untold
- January 23, 2025 on Switch
We remain on Switch with yet another port of a title originally released in 2023. It's yet another action-RPG with combat inspired by FromSoftware's Souls and a vast open world that can be explored alone or with a friend.
Ravenswatch
- January 23, 2025 on Switch
Nintendo's console is definitely filled to the brim with ports this week. This top-down action-roguelike lets us embody fairytale heroes facing down nightmarish hordes. There are nine playable characters, three open maps and 50 formidable opponents to face, and best of all, you can do it with three more friends.
Synduality: Echo of Ada
- January 24, 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
Let's end with a shooter featuring mechas and other robots, in which aggressive alien creatures await us. It's just you and your metal armor against the dangers of this merciless world.