Last week slipped in a couple of surprises: Namco’s “Family Tennis” found its way to the Archives as an arcade Vs release, and the beloved Ys II made another appearance on the EggConsole. Pocketpair also threw us a curveball with the release of Overdungeon, a roguelike dungeon crawler, and it’s the first game they’ve put out that isn’t chained to Early Access.
The early months of 2025 are turning out to be quite a bonanza for RPG remakes and remasters. Just last week, Ys Oath in Felghana and Freedom Wars Remastered landed, and now we’ve got Tales of Graces F joining the lineup, itself a reboot of an older Wii classic. Not to be outdone, Nintendo rolled out Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, which stands as their second-biggest headline this quarter. Meanwhile, for those keeping an eye on indie releases, Playism’s Blade Chimera makes for a compelling smaller launch this week.
Elsewhere, we’ve also got something fresh from Kairosoft, along with an intriguing, albeit not English-friendly, drop on the EggConsole that caught some attention thanks to some curious eShop screenshots.
### North America
This week’s North American releases feature the highly anticipated Donkey Kong Country Returns HD at $59.99/C$79.99. Tales of Graces F Remastered enters the scene at $39.99/$53.49 on Friday. If horror is your genre, you might want to check out DreadOut Remastered priced at $29.99/$42.00. For newcomers, games like Starlair ($19.99/$26.99) and Blade Chimera ($19.99/$25.99) add flavor to the mix. There’s a diverse bunch of titles at varied prices, like District: Evolution priced at $19.99/$24.99 or the engaging visual novel Still Joking also becoming available this Tuesday at $14.99/$19.99. Don’t overlook prospective gems such as Hypnytol ($14.99/$19.49) and Cavern Adventurers ($12.00/$15.00) too. More budget-friendly options include The Last Light ($11.99/$18.00) and quirky titles like Backrooms: Inside the Escape at $9.99/$14.15.
For those looking for value deals, don’t forget the massive discount on Hot Wheels Unleashed, going for 85% off until the 27th—a steal for any racing game enthusiast.
### Europe
Across the pond, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD debuts at €59.99/£49.99, alongside Tales of Graces F Remastered for €39.99/£34.99 on Friday. DreadOut Remastered stands at €29.99/£26.99, and for something different, District: Evolution is available at €22.99/£19.99. There is also the Riki 8Bit Game Collection for €19.99/£17.99 and Playism’s Blade Chimera at €19.50/£17.59. Among the other releases are intriguing titles like the visual novel Still Joking: Visual Novel marked for Tuesday at €15.00-/£13.49, and the music mixer PicoMix by NuSan for €14.99/£13.99.
### Japan
In Japan, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD hits shelves at ¥6500, with Tales of Graces F Remastered slightly trailing at ¥6490. Explorers can try Yobarai Detective: Miasma Breaker at ¥4378 and Long Gone Days for ¥3500. Delve into Blade Chimera for ¥2480 or explore District: Evolution priced at ¥1990. For those seeking something less intense, try simpler yet entertaining titles like Decoration Rush at ¥749 or Godsvivors at ¥499.
The gaming scene simultaneously rolls out a broad array of offerings across North America, Europe, and Japan, guaranteeing something for everyone, from hardcore gamers seeking nostalgia to casual players wanting new thrills.
