Before getting to this week’s new games, let’s look at a game in the Steam Summer Sale 2024 that’s under $5: Hotshot Racing: https://store.steampowered.com/app/609920/Hotshot_Racing/
Plays good on Steam Deck, the AI racing is difficult, this reminds me a bit of a cross between the Horizon Turbo series and Outrun. Digging it.
Decided to start putting up a non-new game to go with the new game list. May not be an every week thing, but here we are.
Now, 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.
Once Human
July 9 – PC, MOBILE
Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
Once Human on Steam (steampowered.com)
MMO
Online PVP
Online Co-op
Interest level: 3/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Anger Foot
July 11 – PC
Anger Foot is a lightning-fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass-kicking feet are the ass-kicking beats.
Anger Foot on Steam (steampowered.com)
Single Player
Interest level: 4/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: YES
Played an early version of this during one of those demo Steam events and it had some charm. I’m interested if the price is right. My guess, however, is it probably will be more than I want to spend at launch. Wishlisted already.
Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III
July 11 – PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX ONE, NINTENDO SWITCH
In this critically acclaimed TAITO classic, available on modern consoles for the first time, the now-transformed Bubby and Bobby embark on a mission to save their neighboring planets. But this time, instead of blowing bubbles, our favorite duo swings colorful parasols filled with magical powers.
Princess Maker 2 Regeneration
July 11 April 30 – PC, PS5/PS4, NINTENDO SWITCH
Dad, it’s time to start our journey together! Princess Maker 2 is a simulation-style childcare game where you experience raising a daughter gifted to you by the stars.
Princess Maker 2 Regeneration on Steam (steampowered.com)
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
KAKU: Ancient Seal
July 12 – PC, PS5, XBOX
An Open world Action adventure combining exploration with puzzles and dynamic combat. Go on a journey across a sprawling continent as Kaku, a boy tasked to restore balance to the land. Brave the four elemental regions with the help of Piggy, his powerful companion and conquer their lords.
Save 25% on KAKU: Ancient Seal on Steam (steampowered.com)
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
SUMMARY
Anger Foot, Once Human and Parasols: Bubble Bobble III are the new release games I have some interest in this week, but I added one I already own and like: Hotshot Racing here as an inexpensive game alternative for folks to check out. Would not recommend that at the regular price of $19.99, but at $1.99, it’s a no-brainer for racing game fans. Hurry, if interested, as this price ends on July 11, 2024 when the Steam Summer sale ends.