New video game highlights this week – quick links
REKA – 26 October
Games Platform(s): PC
‘Construct, style, and expand your enchanted ambling cottage using a variety of woods and other building materials. Turn a humble wooden room into a cozy, multi-story home filled with clutter, trinkets, furniture, and warmth to protect you from the quiet chill of the surrounding woods.’
‘Step into an evocative world shaped by rich Eastern European folk tales. Play as Reka, apprentice to the mysterious Baba Yaga, as you meet local villagers, complete quests, and immerse yourself in a story steeped in authentic Slavic mythology.’
Virtue and a Sledgehammer – 27 October
Games Platform(s): PC
‘Most people resort to therapy. But you chose the brave option. A sledgehammer. In Virtue and a Sledgehammer, explore the remains of your hometown haunted by the android ghosts of your digitised neighbours. There won’t always be a clear path, so create your own by knocking down any structures that stand in your way.’
‘It will be a painful journey, not only because of the assault from the robots that have taken over life in the mountains, but because of the memories you’ll unearth – sometimes warm, but often traumatic – as you destroy the remnants of your childhood.’
Phantom Blade 0 – 29 October
Games Platform(s): PlayStation 5, PC
‘Framed for murdering his master, Soul suffers a devastating wound to the heart, leaving him just sixty-six days to live. Alone and hunted, he roams the Wulin, determined to unravel a conspiracy that has ensnared the martial world. Through rain and blood, kindness and vengeance, he embarks on a journey where love and hatred intertwine in search of a heart.’
‘Explore the mysterious Phantom World, where shifting light and shadow conceal mysteries at every turn. Memory Flowers, the Wulin and the Discordance, Transcension, the Lady of the Veil, Inanis’ Dreamscape… Every secret leads to another, and every corner hides a new story. When one path ends, another begins. Hidden passages and intricate mechanisms await those who dare to explore.’
Hello Kitty Party Land – 29 October
Games Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Join the party at Party Land and team up with beloved Sanrio characters to play together in a variety of exciting mini games. Meet over 145 beloved characters and collect their stickers! Team up with one of 16 playable Sanrio characters and play as your own avatar or your favourite teammate.’
‘Jump into 45+ mini games with friends, either offline or online. Try Board Game mode, and keep the fun going with quick mini games while you wait for your turn.’
The Wolf Among Us Remastered – 29 October
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
‘Fairy tales are real. Murder is just the beginning. The Wolf Among Us returns in this dark neon-noir thriller inspired by DC’s award-winning Fables comic series. In Fabletown, characters from myth and legend live secretly among us. As Sheriff Bigby Wolf, you investigate a brutal murder that uncovers a conspiracy threatening the fragile balance between Fabletown and the modern world.’
‘Rebuilt with enhanced visuals and modern presentation, this is the version longtime fans have been waiting for and the perfect entry point for a new generation stepping into Fabletown for the first time. Every decision carries consequences. Justice in Fabletown isn’t clean, and sometimes the Big Bad Wolf is the only one willing to do what must be done.’
Heir of the Dog – 29 October
Games Platform(s): PC
‘After drinking his uncle’s secret formula, Cummerbund Bandersnatch undergoes a monstrous transformation. Solve intriguing puzzles, manipulate time, find love and uncover the truth behind London’s most secret society as you help Bandersnatch regain his humanity.’
Tom the Postgirl – 29 October
Games Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch
‘Calling all fans of creepy-cute narrative games! This absurd adventure follows the mischievous Tom on her delivery rounds, which always seem to go awry. No surprise there, since Tom spends most of her time peeking inside people’s homes whenever she gets the chance.’
‘Join Tom in a charming village where every resident has something to hide. You deliver their packages, but what do they do with them once out of sight? Every window, every door, every crack in the wall is an opportunity to learn more about the inhabitants and their nasty secrets: an orphanage that looks more like a kennel, two party-loving priests, a couple of chainsaw-wielding hippies… Human nature in all its dreadful diversity awaits you!’
Queen’s Domain – 30 October
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Queen’s Domain is a retro-fantasy action RPG. Washed up on the shores of the Isle of Neasied, you set out to find your father and uncover the dark heart of this mysterious isle. Wield the Legendary Holy Sword Endu to take flight from platform to platform, and discover an interconnected, labyrinthine world where secrets and dangers lurk around every corner.’
‘Fight action-oriented battles with a classic stamina meter, powerful charge attacks, weapon specific special attacks, and secondary throwing weapons. Level up, accessorize, and choose from a huge catalogue of melee weapons on your quest to fight your way through the hordes of monsters and powerful bosses awaiting you in the darkest depths of the isle.’
