New This Week Game Releases (NTWIG) 5/27 – 6/2/2024 

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.

Multiversus

May 28 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX 1

MultiVersus is a free-to-play platform fighter that brings the depth of iconic WB stars to life across the nearly endless possibilities of play.

MultiVersus on Steam (steampowered.com)

Single Player
Online PVP
Online Co-op
Cross Platform Multiplayer
Remote Play Together
In-App Purchases
Steam Achievements

Interest level: 10/10
Plan to buy at launch: N/A – this is a FREE game

This fighting game is returning for a second release, when the original release was taken offline by the developers to rebalance and work on it.

Capes

May 28 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX 1, NINTENDO SWITCH

Superheroes clash in this turn based strategy game. Recruit, train, and deploy your team in order to take back the city from the villains that hold it hostage.

Capes on Steam (steampowered.com)

Single Player
Steam Achievements

Interest level: 3/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No

Nine Sols

MAY 29 – PC

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Nine Sols on Steam (steampowered.com)

Single Player
Steam Achievements

Interest level: 2/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No

SQUAD BUSTERS

May 29 – Mobile

We don’t normally focus on mobile games only — as this release schedule would be ridiculous to cover each week — but this release is a bit more noteworthy, hence the inclusion.

Official website:
https://squadbusters.supercell.com/en/

Humanity

May 30 – XBOX, XBOX 1

A unique blend of puzzle-solving and action-platforming, HUMANITY puts the fate of all mankind in your hands. Er, paws. Did we mention you’re a dog?

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip

May 30 – PC

Terry wants to launch himself into space using his new car. Doing something this cool and reckless will surely make him the talk of the town. Run, drive and glide through this small journey of big discoveries as Terry works towards achieving this goal.

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip on Steam (steampowered.com)

Single Player
Steam Cloud
Steam Achievements

Interest level: 3/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No

Would be more interested in this one if it was multi-player. Racing with and/or against other people is too much fun. This is more adventure than racing, but there could at least be a racing mode added to it.

F1 24

May 31 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX 1

Join the grid and be one of the 20. Drive like the Greatest in EA SPORTS™ F1® 24, the official video game of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship™.

Pre-purchase F1® 24 on Steam (steampowered.com)

Single Player
Online PVP
LAN PVP
Shared/Split-Screen PVP
Online Co-op
LAN Co-op
VR Supported
Steam Workshop
Steam Cloud
Steam Achievements

Interest level: 7/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: YES

The price will likely dissuade me at launch, but I love racing games and this is more pro-oriented. It’s a type of game I haven’t explored nearly enough, but want to someday more. Bought many racing wheels over the year, but never really setup a pro rig.

SUMMARY

A comic book character fighting game — FREE, too, bonus! — returns, another animated strategy game, plus a pro racing game yearly release and an adventure game with racing? This is a pretty good release week gaming-wise. Are you excited about playing any of these games?