All the new video games out this week – quick links
D-Topia – 14 July
Games Platform(s): PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘The Utopia Project was created in the interest of maximising human happiness and comfort. As the newest residential Facilitator at D-topia, your role is to resolve issues around the residential community. Tackle fun logic-based puzzles to resolve mechanical issues and keep the facilities running smoothly and meet the many vibrant residents, each with their own unique story and personal struggle.’
‘But what happens when problems go beyond the mechanical? How will your choices impact the wellbeing of the residents, and the future of humanity? In a world of curated happiness, what does it mean to find purpose?’
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit – 15 July
Games Platform(s): PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘All those who are lost deserve kindness. Help cute, ghostly bears find peace in this relaxing sequel to the beloved life-sim game where kindness rules and new crafting, building, and camping island adventures await.’
‘Attention, Spirit Scouts! Something spooky is afoot: A bus crash has left you stranded alone on a mysterious (yet delightfully cute) island. Explore the unique island, meet and befriend cute, ghostly spirit bears who need your help to remember their pasts and find peace. Customise a bustling, beautiful campsite – crafting, decorating, and building furniture to bring life and colour back to this cute island – and hopefully reunite with your lost scout troop as you gradually repair your bus.’
Denshattack! – 15 July
Games Platform(s): PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Hop aboard your custom gravity-defying train and embark on a hectic quest to defeat the sinister Miraidō corporation, alongside a vibrant pack of outcasts. Ollie, kickflip, and grind your way through Japan’s biggest cities, as well as a world of meadows, volcanoes and oceans. Rack up points and chase that sweet high score as you flip, trick and stick the landing in your customisable ride.’
‘Face off against a lineup of reimagined Japanese trains, gain the respect of an underground network of gangs and rebels, and turn rivals to allies as you master your skills. Journey from naive beginner to seasoned pro as you strive to race the fastest train in existence and become a legendary Denshattacker!’
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu – 15 July
Games Platform(s): PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
‘Embark on a co-op expedition for up to four players. In the cursed and hostile jungle, danger lurks around every corner. Lovecraftian horrors warp reality as madness closes in, while you explore ever deeper in search of infinite riches buried within The Mound.’
‘Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s oppressive atmospheres, the game features a deep madness system that makes the cursed jungle play with your perception. Unpredictable threats distort your senses, blur the line between reality and illusion, and sow paranoia within your group. Soon you can no longer trust what you see and what you hear.’
Heave Ho – 16 July
Games Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘The bedlam is back, and now it’s online too. Grab and swing through all-new weird and wonderful worlds with up to four players in online and local co-op and versus play. Take your partners by the hand (or head) and swing your ungainly chain from platform to pillar and beyond. Let go at the wrong moment and meet your splattery end, but a solid grip and pro swinging will take you over the finish line in sweet harmony!’
‘Adding to the game’s couch co-op roots, Heave Ho 2 takes the chaos online for the first time. Get a grip on faraway friends, then drop them into the void from a safe distance! Launch yourself and your friends through eight themed worlds of fiendish fun, from weightless space and kitchen chaos, to medieval mayhem, ninja nonsense, and much more.’
Moss: The Forgotten Relic – 16 July
Games Platform(s): PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘In Moss: The Forgotten Relic, guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection through a living storybook world filled with forgotten ruins, ancient magic, and towering dangers.’
‘Meet Quill, a young mouse with dreams of greatness beyond the confines of her home. When she discovers a long-lost Green Glass relic, a sacred bond is forged with a mysterious spirit companion… you. Together, as Twofold, embark on an epic journey to rescue loved ones while facing the Arcane, a ruthless force seeking to rewrite the fate of the world itself.’
Culdcept Begins – 16 July
Games Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘It is a game where you move across the board, claim territories, and build strategies using cards. Use summons and magic to fight your way to victory. Bavrashka, a continent created by the gods. At its center lies the Royal Cept Academy, an insitute where Cepters are trained to wield the power of stone tablets known as “Culds,” fragments of the Culdcept.’
‘Kamur, who transferred to the Cept Academy, has his abilities recognized and is selected for the Royal Cepter Guard Regiment. Amid battles that threaten the continent, the power of a Cepter begins to awaken.’
