This week's releases: from October 21 to 27, 2024
, by Thibaut
Here comes yet another crazy week in the world of video games. We have plenty of new releases from varying size to keep us entertained in the days to come.
Awaken: Astral Blade
- October 22, 2024 on PS5 and PC
We're off to a slow start with this 2D game featuring a bionic girl named Tania. You'll have to improve her abilities to help her kill her enemies with a wide range of combos.
Fear the Spotlight
- October 22, 2024 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch and PC
Here's a third-person horror game set in an after-school school. Here, Vivian and Amy must solve riddles after a seance gone wrong.
Wildermyth
- October 22, 2024 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Switch
Available since June 2021 on PC, this narrative RPG features a procedurally generated world. The player takes part in turn-based battles, and there are certain decisions that will have direct consequences on the world.
Kong: Survivor Instinct
- October 22, 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
Set just after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong, this official Monsterverse game offers a 2.5D adventure with platforming, combat and exploration, as well as a dash ofMetroidvania.
Lynked: Banner of the Spark
- October 22, 2024 on PC (early access)
Heres a cooperative action game featuring rogue-lite hack and slash battles and village building. You can get different pieces of equipment to grow and strengthen as time goes on.
Potionomics: Masterwork Edition
- October 22, 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch
You'll have to concoct potions, sell them at the right price and develop a deck in this game. And don't forget to make friends with the locals to help you on your quest! You can also furnish your shop to your liking.
No More Room in Hell 2
- October 22, 2024 on PC (early access)
Up to eight players can join forces in this action-horror FPS set in the heart of a zombie apocalypse. Each mission can result in the permanent death of our character, and resources are very, very limited.
Fae Farm
- October 22, 2024 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
This farm simulation RPG released in September 2023 on PC and Switch is finally coming to new platforms. It can be enjoyed solo or with up to four players. There are numerous small quests and a construction/management aspect in this package as relaxing as it is deep.
Rivals of Aether 2
- October 23, 2024 on PC
The sequel to the excellent fighting game Rivals of Aether, this platform and action title features new characters. There's 1v1, 2v2 and free-roaming battles at display, and it's aimed for beginners and experienced players alike.
While We Wait Here
- October 23, 2024 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC
Our epic journey continues with this management and cooking game, with several endings depending on the choices made. A terrible misfortune befalls Earth, all while our character is simply looking after his customers.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake
- October 24, 2024 on PS5, PS4, Switch and PC
Twenty years on, the famous historical simulator is back with a remake. There are over 55 scenarios spanning more than 80 years in this title, as well as a wide choice of warring officers.
Windblown
- October 24, 2024 on PC (early access)
Here's yet another new roguelite with unbridled action from the imagination of the creators of Dead Cells. Each run requires us to face Sentinels and unlock deadly weapons to go further and further in the next game.
The Smurfs - Dreams
- October 24, 2024 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch and PC
The famous little blue creatures are back with a brand-new 3D platformer through the farthest reaches of the imagination. The entire adventure can be played solo or in coop with a friend.
Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut
- October 24, 2024 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch and PC
We're in the middle of a horror tragi-comedy about a princess who must be rescued. This interactive graphic novel features over 1,200 new frames and 2,500 new lines of dialogue, and even extra ending!
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
- October 24, 2024 on PS5, PS4, Switch and PC
Originally released in 1993, the fifth entry in the SaGa franchise published by Square Enix comes from the dead. This non-linear RPG features redone graphics and rearranged songs.
Card-en-Ciel
- October 24, 2024 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch and PC
The selection continues with a roguelite card game featuring over 300 distinct cards and 50 songs. There are also 10 difficulty levels, a dozen dungeons to complete and some 50 random events to encounter.
Yakuza Kiwami
- October 24, 2024 on Switch
The first episode of the Yakuza saga arrives on Nintendo's console in its “Kiwami” version. We play as Kazuma Kiryu, who, after 10 years in prison, finds himself in a transformed and violent Japan.
Goat Simulator 3
- October 24, 2024 on PS4 and Xbox One
Coffee Stain's notoriously wacky game is now available on previous-generation consoles. The content is more or less the same, albeit with worse graphics.
Puppet House
- October 24, 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
It's never too late to discover yet another horror game with plenty of puzzle-solving. You'll need to escape from a mansion haunted by a killer puppet.
Sonic x Shadow Generations
- October 25, 2024 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch and PC
The famous blue hedgehog reunites with Shadow in a collection that combines two experiences in one game. Players can embody both characters in 2D and 3D levels, all with a wide range of collectibles.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- October 25, 2024 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC
Activision's FPS franchise is back this year with a game that's been in development for over four years and promises to be really complete. Regulars will be able to enjoy the single-player campaign, multiplayer and "Zombies" mode with plenty of content.
The Coma 2B: Catacomb
- October 25, 2024 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch and PC
Here's another survival-horror for this spooky season that plunges young Youngho into a mirror dimension to explore. The game features hand-drawn visuals accompany the narrative.
Rogue Flight
- October 25, 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC
We're nearing the end with this arcade space combat game that takes its visual style straight from the animated series of the '80s and '90s. It features nine unique, action-packed levels, as well as multiple endings, a great soundtrack and unlockable bonuses.
Ys X: Nordics
- October 25, 2024 on PS5, PS4, Switch and PC
We come to a close with the latest game in the Ys series. It follows an engaging story, with action combat and some exploration thrown in for a good measure in a world that is as colorful as it is intriguing.