This week’s highlighted, recommended game is Alien Death Mob: “Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they’re everywhere! Take on the role of Earth’s last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!” – Steam/PC
Alien Death Mob is a modern take mashup of Robotron and Space Invaders. Priced well ($1.99), frantic, challenging gameplay. For those with a Steam Deck, this is Deck friendly with default controls, which is where this game was first recommended 7/4/2022.
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.
NOTE: there is a small chance the show won’t happen tomorrow, as I have to travel up north in the morning and might not be able to return due to traffic in time to make the show.
Ara: History Untold PC
September 24 – PC
“Build a nation and lead your people throughout history to the pinnacles of human achievement as you explore new lands, develop arts and culture, conduct diplomacy, and go head-to-head with your rivals to prove you are the greatest ruler ever known. It’s Your World Now.” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Beyond Galaxyland
September 24 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX 1, NINTENDO SWITCH
“Take to the stars in the rero-futuristic adventure-RPG, Beyond Galaxyland! Spanning the very cosmos, join Doug and his plucky, gun-toting guinea pig, Boom Boom, on an exhilarating, planet-hopping journey to save Earth itself.” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Bloomtown: A Different Story
September 24 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX 1, NINTENDO SWITCH
“Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative JRPG mixing turn-based combat, monster taming and social RPG set in a seemingly pleasant 1960s Americana world. Join Emily and her group of friends to save their cozy town from the demonic creatures that live in the hearts of its residents!” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Disney Epic: Mickey Rebrushed
September 24: PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX 1, NINTENDO SWITCH
“Embark on a magical journey in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed! Shape your adventure with the stroke of a brush and transform Wasteland as Mickey Mouse in this beautifully recreated 3D platformer.” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Balatro
September 26 – MOBILE
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2
September 26 – PC, PS5/PS4, NINTENDO SWITCH
“A new EDF adventure begins! Only this time, the action unfolds in a parallel world where the Earth is made of digital blocks. This world has befallen into chaos, as the once peaceful square Earth has been shattered into pieces. Shape aside, it is an Earth nonetheless which needs to be defended.” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Online Co-op
Steam Trading Cards
Family Sharing
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Iron Meat
September 26 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX 1, NINTENDO SWITCH
“Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an apocalyptic future overrun by “The Meat,” an iron-ravenous mass mutating everything in its path. Blast your way through retro-inspired stages and bosses to uncover the shocking horrors behind secret experiments on the Moon.” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Shared/Split-Screen Co-op
Steam Achievements
Remote Play Together
Interest level: 8/10
Plan to buy at launch: Maybe, depends on price
Wishlist: YES
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
September 26 – NINTENDO SWITCH
Ravenswatch
September 26 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX 1
“Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Online Co-op
Family Sharing
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Shadows of Doubt
September 26 – PC, PS5, XBOX
“An immersive sandbox detective stealth game set in a fully simulated sci-fi noir city of crime and corruption. Think like a private investigator and take on jobs to earn cash on your path to catching a serial killer. If you don’t catch them – they will kill again…” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Family Sharing
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Worms: Armageddon: Anniversary Edition
September 26 – PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX 1, NINTENDO SWITCH
Night Slashers Remake
September 26 – PC
“Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat ’em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors.” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 9/10
Plan to buy at launch: Probably
Wishlist: YES
SUMMARY
From PGM member MCAP comes the addition of a heavily anticipated Night Slashers Remake (thank you!) also all Zelda eyes on Nintendo, Balatro for mobile, yeah this week has promise. What new games are you looking forward to playing this week? Let us know in the comments.