It’s that time of the week again to check for noteworthy game releases for PC/Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch via Metacritic. We also discuss these games live on the High Noon with Hollywood Polo stream at noon Tuesdays PST (GMT-8) here: https://www.twitch.tv/playgamesmoredotcom including commentary from other PGM members, wishlist interest and more.
Elyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
April 23 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX 1, NINTENDO SWITCH
Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Pre-purchase Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes on Steam (steampowered.com)
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 3/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Lunar Lander Beyond
April 23 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX 1, NINTENDO SWITCH
Guide a roster of colorful pilots, eclectic advisors and state-of-the-art landers through a taxing series of missions. Deliver cargo, retrieve resources, and rescue stranded pilots as you navigate a mysterious universe of moons and planets.
Lunar Lander Beyond on Steam (steampowered.com)
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 8/10
Plan to buy at launch: Likely
Wishlist: YES
Phantom Fury
April 23 – PC
Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison is back in this highly interactive mix of first person action and road movie adventure. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey around the USA. Use an enormous arsenal of weapons and skills to battle treacherous soldiers and vile mutants, all while trying to save mankind.
Phantom Fury on Steam (steampowered.com)
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 2/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
April 23 – PC, PS5, XBOX, NINTENDO SWITCH
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
Save 10% on Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU on Steam (steampowered.com)
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 2/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Wrath of the Mutants
April 23 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX 1, NINTENDO SWITCH
Re-experience the 2017 arcade classic with 3 additional stages and 6 additional boss battles! Take control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello or Raphael in this classic beat-em-up inspired by the cult favorite Turtles in Time. Play with your friends through 4 player local co-op
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants on Steam (steampowered.com)
See profile post here: Launching April 23, 2024 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants – Steam Listing Live
Single Player
Shared/Split-Screen Co-op
Remote Play Together
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 10/10
Plan to buy at launch: YES
Wishlist: YES
SaGa Emerald Beyond
April 23 – PC, PS5/PS4, NINTENDO SWITCH, Mobile
FORGE YOUR OWN TALE The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond, brings together the very best elements of the beloved series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.
Pre-purchase SaGa Emerald Beyond on Steam (steampowered.com)
Single Player
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 3/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep The Board!
April 26 – NINTENDO SWITCH
Iconic locations from the anime, like Mt. Fujikasane and Asakusa, appear as boards in this game. Advance on the game board by rolling the dice! The game board switches between day and night. During the day, prepare for the night with events and minigames. At night, you will search for demons to defeat. Aim to become the strongest Demon-Slayer swordsman!
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! for Nintendo Switch – Nintendo Official Site
Sand Land
April 26 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX
SAND LAND is an action RPG where you become the main character as Beelzebub, a Fiend Prince. Lead your company of heroic misfits and explore the legendary world of SAND LAND created by Akira Toriyama.
Pre-purchase SAND LAND on Steam (steampowered.com)
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 2/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Stellar Blade
April 26 – PS5
The future of humanity hangs in the balance in Stellar Blade, an all-new story-driven action adventure on PlayStation®5.
Topspin 2K25
April 26 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX 1
The TopSpin franchise returns with TopSpin 2K25, featuring tennis legends Roger Federer, Serena Williams, and a cast of other playable pros, competitive single-player and multiplayer modes, all four historic Grand Slams®, and much more!
Pre-purchase TopSpin 2K25 on Steam (steampowered.com)
Single Player
Online PVP
Shared/Split Screen PVP
Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Cross Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 4/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Summary
A great week of multiple games to look forward to following over a month of mostly mediocre game releases.