New video game highlights of the week – quick links
The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian – 20 July
Games Platform(s): PC
‘The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a cruel world, where lawbreaking is met with severe punishment, and a crown prince must decide the destiny of the land. Whether you rule maintaining the old order, or create a new future is up to you.’
‘In the Great Arknian Empire, everyone’s life is determined by their birth. Such is the ultimate law laid down by the Twins, stern gods who divided society into Lots. The clergy shows people the right path, the nobles rule, and the commoners’ Lot is working and suffering in obedience. Your fate, however, is very different: to be the chosen of the gods, become their tool, and govern the entire nation.’
Scarlet Deer Inn – 21 July
Games Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch
‘Scarlet Deer Inn is an embroidered dark medieval folk tale. While life in a seemingly ordinary village is all about simple chores and idle gossip, sinister secrets hide below. Elise is a mother of two. She is not exactly extraordinary, and there are no heroic epics written about her. Her circumstances will force her to explore unusual places and face dark, terrifying situations.’
Splatoon Raiders – 23 July
Games Platform(s): Nintendo Switch 2
‘Splat scores of enemies in Splatoon Raiders, a new single-player focused Splatoon game coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2. Play as the mechanic, working with Deep Cut – a trio of swashbuckling musicians – and venture out into the mysterious Spirhalite Islands in search of treasure! Customise your character, kit yourself out with mechanical Gadgets and a host of ink-flinging weapons, and take on waves of foes called Salmonids.’
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game – 23 July
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Master the elements and clash as legendary characters in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. Whether you’re controlling the battlefield with earth bending, overwhelming opponents with relentless pressure, or out-manoeuvring them with speed and precision, every fighter offers a distinct fighting style to learn and master.’
‘Featuring hand-drawn 2D animation faithful to the series’ roots, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game lets you experience the world of Avatar Legends like never before.’
Disgaea Mayhem – 23 July
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘N.A., a battle-hardened mercenary, is summoned by Tichelle, the Overlord of the Super Duper Netherworld, a vast realm where demons of all kinds vie for supremacy. There, he is given a job that – upon hearing the details – leaves his jaw on the floor.’
‘Tichelle’s now deceased father, the former Overlord, created a dish known as the Pristine Gleam Flan. However, his royal subjects incited a rebellion and ate every last bite of it. Now she wants it returned to her in one piece. Thus, she hires N.A. to see the task done. Join this unlikely duo in their fight to reclaim the lost Pristine Gleam Flan!’
Gurei – 23 July
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
‘Rei, the main character, is a human spirit bound with the challenging duty of defeating mystical entities of nature, the Kami, to obtain their power.’
‘You are free to pick your fights against the Kami in any order. The game features a dynamic difficulty system where each enemy strength is defined by the player’s chosen path. This means that the very same Kami fought at the very beginning could also be the final boss in a different route. Hope to never leave the one you struggle most to fight last!’
Nothing to Declare – 25 July
Games Platform(s): PC
‘Ever wondered what it’s like to work airport security… without the stress? In Nothing To Declare, you step into a cosy, hand-drawn world where your job is to keep things safe, with just a sprinkle of suspicion.’
‘From weighing luggage to scanning x-rays and questioning quirky travellers, every shift brings surprises (and the occasional questionable electronic device). Use your judgment and intuition to decide: do you let it through… or unzip and investigate?’
