Spring is here and with it comes the promise of indie favorites and triple-A hits being released every week. This year is off to a strong start so far, although we still have a lot of work to do compared to the best releases of 2023.
Check out what video games are hitting stores this week.
Sandland (4/26)
Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Torii Mama Akira's never-before-seen manga is attracting new readers in the form of an open-world action RPG. sandland Taking full advantage of Toriyama's love for drawing vehicles, it offers endless possibilities for vehicle and tank customization, giving you plenty of options for how to defeat your enemies and traverse the desert. As Beezlebub, you lead a gang of misfits in search of a legendary spring to alleviate a severe water shortage.
Tales of Kensela: Zau (4/23)
Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S
Tales of Kensela: Zau Looks like it's going to be a great Metroidvania next year. Known as a voice actress, she expressed her own sadness over the loss of her father. Assassin's Creed OdysseyA story created by Bayek of Tales of Kensela: Zau There, a young man must adventure through a mythical world to retrieve the spirit of his father. Inspired by Bantu stories, Zau Beautiful, full of color and depth. Gameplay is fast and rhythmic. You can manipulate time by freezing your enemies, or hurt them with fiery spears.
Stella Blade (4/26)
Platform: PS5
stella blade Sony's great start looks set to continue into 2024. The PS5-exclusive game takes place after giant alien invaders drive humanity from Earth. You play as Eve (referred to by some as “Angel”) as you fight to take back Earth and help the remaining humans who were unable to escape from the world. Gameplay is fast and furious as Eve uses a variety of melee weapons and firearms to take down enemy nightivas and epic bosses. stella blade Take full advantage of the benefits PS5 has to offer, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, Tempest 3D AudioTech, and more.
Topspin 2K25 (4/26)
Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
After 13 years and two console generations, topspin series returns Topspin 2K25. It features deep gameplay, challenging Grand Slam tournaments (including Wimbledon!), and a roster featuring over 20 modern-day superstars and legends of yesteryear that previous games do very well. Emulate and iterate everything you've learned. Create your own player in MyCareer and fight for the top spot in the rankings. Sounds promising, though. Topspin 2K25 is 2K's first tennis game since microtransactions really started making their way into titles, and I'm a little nervous about the inclusion of a battle pass. Regardless, we're glad to see a top-notch tennis game coming to the current console generation.
Also worth adding to your wishlist: Another Crab's Treasure, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants, Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes, Lunar Lander: Beyond, Phantom Fury.
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