Last week slipped by without mentioning a couple of notable releases: Life is Strange: Double Exposure, renowned for its retroactive continuity twists, made its digital debut. Additionally, Taito’s classic boxing game Final Blow got its turn as the latest Archives release.
As Thanksgiving weekend rolls around, I anticipated a break from Nintendo of America’s surprise releases. Yet, as previous weeks have shown, those hopes might be unfounded given the frenzy of over 20 unanticipated titles. Among this week’s lineup, Riviera: The Promised Land stands out—it’s a classic strategy RPG that might offer a welcome retreat from family gatherings this weekend. Meanwhile, I’ll be closely watching for Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam. Unlike the original, the fandisc edition won’t burn a $65 hole in your pocket. Another game stirring some interest is Nine Sols, particularly popular among its early fans, while Critter Cafe makes an appearance via the Wholesome Direct. On the quiet side, Broken Reality could very well surprise as an underrated gem.
Switching gears to the retro front this week, there’s Snow Bros. Wonderland, which revamps an iconic stage-based action game. The Epyx Sports Collection emerges, which means you can relive the joy of Hacky Sack among other activities. For those keen on shooters, The Scheme comes to the EggConsole, offering an engaging experience even if your Japanese isn’t quite there yet.
North America
- Crown Wars: The Black Prince – $49.99 / C$66.99
- Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam – $44.62 / C$60.35
- Riviera: The Promised Land – $34.99 / C$46.79
- Nine Sols – $29.99 / C$38.99, available Tuesday
- Snow Bros. Wonderland – $29.99 / C$38.99
- Tokyo Psychodemic – $29.99 / C$38.99
- Critter Cafe – $19.99 / C$24.99, dropping Tuesday
- Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 – The Dead King’s Secret – $14.99 / C$19.99
- Crystal Breaker – $14.99 / C$19.49
- Broken Reality – $14.99 / C$19.99, coming Friday
- Beyond Memories: Tale of the Lost Souls – $11.99 / C$18.00
- Glitch Hero – $11.99 / C$16.99
- The Epyx Games – Sports Collection – $11.99 / C$16.49
- Sailing The Winds – $10.00 / C$13.00, launching Wednesday
- Headhunters: Bang Bang – $9.99 / C$13.99, out Wednesday
- MiceGard – $9.99 / C$13.99
- Death Elevator – $9.99 / C$12.99
- 911: Prey – $9.99 / $9.99
- Grand Rush – $9.99 / C$13.99, releasing Friday
- W.A.N.D. Project – $9.99 / C$13.99, available Friday
- Tank vs Tank – $9.99 / C$13.50, dropping Friday
- Mission in Snowdrift Land – $8.99 / C$12.99, out Friday
- Water Blast Shooter: Wet Gun – $7.99 / C$11.99
- Food Courier: Bike Adventure – $7.99 / C$11.00
- Monster Truck Arena: Battle Royale – $7.99 / C$11.00
- Shark Simulator – $7.99 / C$11.99, arriving Friday
- Leo’s Fortune – $6.99 / C$9.42, launching Friday
- EggConsole The Scheme PC-8801mkIISR – $6.49 / C$7.34
- Santa’s Chimney Quest – $5.99 / C$8.22, releasing Wednesday
- Pretty Girls Pop Match – $5.99 / C$7.49
- Steamboat Rescue – $5.00 / C$7.99, landing Sunday
- Pet Clinic Simulator – $4.99 / C$7.00
- Sled Riders – $4.99 / C$6.99
- ZXC – $4.99 / C$6.95
- Furious Bikers – $4.99 / C$6.99, out Friday
- Glitch Blaster’s Waifu – $4.99 / C$6.99, new Friday
- Pool Fever – $4.99 / C$6.75, arriving Friday
- Om Nom Run 2 – $4.99 / C$6.70, launches Friday
- Rage Swarm – $4.99 / C$6.70, releases Friday
- Hero Rescue – $3.99 / C$4.99, available Wednesday
- Platform 8 – $3.99 / C$4.99, landing Wednesday
- Bamboo Retro Run – $3.99 / C$4.99, out Friday
- Cursed Feed – $2.99 / C$3.99, arriving Friday
- Heaven Impact – $2.99 / C$4.49, new Friday
- Fantasy Sword – $2.50 / C$3.50
- Cats Hidden In Bali – $1.99 / C$2.99
Sales and Price Drops
Black Friday is here, and that means your favorite games are probably heavily discounted, thanks to the Cyber Deals. Check out platforms like PSPrices and DekuDeals to scoop up the best offers.
Europe
- 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, available Wednesday
- Nine Sols – €29.99 / £24.99, dropping Tuesday
- Tokyo Psychodemic – €29.99 / £26.99
- Snow Bros. Wonderland – €29.99 / £24.99
- Critter Cafe – €19.99 / £15.99, launching Tuesday
- Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 – The Dead King’s Secret – €14.99 / £13.49, dropping Wednesday
- Crystal Breaker – €14.79 / £13.29
- The Epyx Games – Sports Collection – €11.99 / £11.99, arriving Wednesday
- Beyond Memories: Tale of the Lost Souls – €11.99 / £11.80
- Glitch Hero – €11.99 / £10.99
- Sailing The Winds – €10.00 / £8.99, releasing Friday
- Headhunters: Bang Bang – €9.99 / £8.99, out Wednesday
- Death Elevator – €9.99 / £8.99
- W.A.N.D. Project – €9.99 / £8.99
- MiceGard – €9.99 / £7.99
- Grand Rush – €9.99 / £9.99, arriving Friday
- Tank vs Tank – €9.99 / £8.99, new Friday
- Water Blast Shooter: Wet Gun – €7.99 / £7.99
- Anime Girls Military Strike – €7.99 / £7.19
- Food Courier: Bike Adventure – €7.99 / £7.19
- Monster Truck Arena: Battle Royale – €7.99 / £7.19
- Shark Simulator – €7.99 / £7.99, releasing Friday
- Mission in Snowdrift Land – €7.99 / £6.99, out Friday
- Leo’s Fortune – €6.99 / £6.30, new Friday
- Santa’s Chimney Quest – €5.99 / £5.39, arriving Tuesday
- Pretty Girls Pop Match – €5.99 / £5.49
- EggConsole The Scheme PC-8801mkIISR – €5.59 / £5.39
- Pet Clinic Simulator – €4.99 / £4.49
- ZXC – €4.99 / £4.49
- Sled Riders – €4.99 / £3.99
- Furious Bikers – €4.99 / £4.99, launches Friday
- Glitch Blaster’s Waifu – €4.99 / £4.99, out Friday
- Om Nom Run 2 – €4.99 / £4.49, new Friday
- Pool Fever – €4.99 / £4.49, releasing Friday
- Rage Swarm – €4.99 / £4.49, arriving Friday
- Platform 8 – €3.99 / £3.39, available Wednesday
- Helix Fruit Jump – €3.99 / £3.99
- Bamboo Retro Run – €3.99 / £3.59
- Heaven Impact – €2.99 / £2.59
- Cursed Feed – €2.99 / £2.69, out Friday
- Fantasy Sword – €2.40 / £2.20, dropping Wednesday
Japan
- Magical Story: Fear and the Mysterious School – ¥8580
- Rent-a-Girlfriend: The Horizon and the Girl in a Swimsuit – ¥8580
- Sengoku Koihime EX Collection – ¥7370
- Steam Prison: Beyond the Steam – ¥6490
- Bang Bang Bandits – ¥6380
- Mini Garden Development: Hamster and the Village of the Sun – ¥6380
- Snow Bros. Wonderland – ¥6380
- Crown Wars: The Black Prince – ¥5830
- Taito Milestones 3 – ¥5720
- Riki 8 Bit Game Collection – ¥4980
- Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft – ¥4180
- Dragon Workbook: 1st Grade Collection – ¥3980
- Dragon Workbook: 2nd Grade Collection – ¥3980
- Kurogane Kaikitan -Sen’ya Ichiya- – ¥3600
- Irem Collection Vol 2 – ¥3520
- Arc Runner – ¥3500
- Nine Sols – ¥3410, dropping Tuesday
- Potionomics: Masterwork Edition – ¥3300
- Crime O’clock – ¥3000
- Blooming in the Heavens – ¥2970
- Real H 3 – ¥2799
- Critter Cafe – ¥2500, launching Tuesday
- Ironfall Invasion – ¥2400
- Epyx Games Sports Collection – ¥2000
- Beyond Memories: Tale of the Lost Souls – ¥1936
- Glitch Hero – ¥1799
- Crystal Breaker – ¥1700
- Grand Rush – ¥1599
- MiceGard – ¥1530
- Red Neg All-Stars: Swing By Edition – ¥1500
- W.A.N.D. Project – ¥1500, releasing Friday
- 911: Prey – ¥1499
- Shark Simulator – ¥1299
- Water Blast Shooter: Wet Gun – ¥1199
- EggConsole The Scheme PC-8801mkIISR – ¥880
- Hero Rescue – ¥799
- Sinvers on Wheels – ¥794
- Glitch Blaster’s Waifu – ¥780, new Friday
- Sled Riders – ¥749
- Pretty Girls Pop Match – ¥700
- Furious Bikers – ¥680, arriving Friday
- Bamboo Retro Run – ¥590
- ZXC – ¥580
- Heaven Impact – ¥499
- Helix Fruit Jump – ¥499
- Platform 8 – ¥470
- Fantasy Sword – ¥400
- Hakkakudoku – ¥399
- Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 – The Dead King’s Secret – ¥139
