Here is more about the game from the press release

In 1985 England, private investigator Miles Windham follows a lead on the mysterious death of his daughter to Velvet Island. But once he arrives on the island, he soon realizes that the residents are behaving strangely. In fact, there is a growing hostility towards the investigator that feels as though it’s becoming stronger by the minute. It doesn’t take long for the situation to escalate, and Miles finds himself in a struggle for his own survival.

Dead of Darkness is a 2D survival horror action-adventure presented in a mix of old-school pixel art and HD character illustrations. Velvet Island comes to life in grotesque detail as Miles and newfound ally Olivia search Graham Memorial mental hospital and its surrounding facilities. Explore in top-down style, carefully manage ammunition, find key items and interact with dozens of unique and memorable characters, all professionally voiced by an international cast.
Key Features:

• Experience a dark and grotesque survival horror inspired by genre classics!
• Navigate pixel art environments in retro top-down style.
• Meet a large cast of memorable friends and foes, all fully voiced by a professional cast!
• Discover key items, maps, clues and files to gain access to new and dangerous facilities.
• Equip various weapons, from pistols and knives to shotguns and more, but watch your ammo!
• Take down monstrous enemy hordes and face off against massive bosses.
• Enjoy meticulously animated sprites and a hauntingly atmospheric original soundtrack!

 

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Here is more about the game from the JAST Store Page:

A NEW LIFE START

Waking up in an unfamiliar place, a boy finds himself in a house warmly embraced by nature’s touch. He isn’t alone; a woman and her two daughters, strangers but instantly welcoming, become his unexpected family. Quickly, he becomes part of their lives, sharing in laughter and the simple joys of daily life. Yet, a secret whispers from the heart of his new home.

MEET THE KAMIMURA FAMILY

With a clumsy mother like Akiko and her kind daughters Haruka and Chika, your new daily life will be different from what you were used to. Spend time and learn more about your new family, forming a unique and heartwarming bond.

FULLY ANIMATED VISUAL NOVEL

Featuring fully voiced and animated scenes, feel each character’s personality and intentions more vividly and naturally as you dive into the story. Each scene was carefully thought out and created to keep you hooked from the very first moment you start your new life.

Sisters: Last Day of Summer will set you back $22.49 and this includes a launch discount.

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I have to say that the Rose & Camellia Collection is probably one of the oddest games I’ve played in a long time. This collection of five different titles has you battling it out in epic slap fights with a variety of opponents. The game is almost completely motion controlled with a single Joy-Con, and has some of the most over the top stories I’ve seen in a long time. The real question is, was it any fun? Let’s dig in and find out.

There are five different stories here to slap your way through. The first follows Reiko as she tries to take over the Tsubakikoji family after the death of her husband. She will have to pummel the other ladies in the house to make this happen! The next story follows Saori as she seeks to get revenge on Reiko for taking over the family, but things do not go as planned. The third story sends a young maid in training, Rightie Mita, to complete a fierce competition, The Death Queen Circuit. This is like Street Fighter for slap fights. The next story has us taking control of Shizuka Tsubakikoji as she keeps getting some unwelcomed house guest. There is only one way to handle them of course, pummel them with slaps! Lastly, there is the La-Mulana bonus episode. This follows Mulbruk as she proves she is the true heroine of the game, by slapping down all the other girls that oppose her.

All of the stories here are well written and presented in a very nice visual novel style. Each story is more more over the top than the last. Some of the stories try to present themselves as serious, but you will be laughing too hard at just how ridiculous it all is. The voice actors really drive this home as well, they go full ham on these characters, and I loved it! Their performances with the era fitting music just really make all the storytelling here top notch and a pure joy.

Graphically, Rose & Camellia Collection is nicely done. All of the 24 characters found in the game are nicely detailed and vary in style. You have the La-Mulana characters, maids, boxers, a giant robot and much more. The battle effects here are all great as well, along with great sound effects that really seem to give your slaps a lot of weight, especially when you land a critical hit or get a nice counter attack.

Now let’s dig into the gameplay of this one, and this is where things fall apart some. There are two different controls schemes to choose from. Most players will opt for the motion controls because the touch screen controls are completely unusable. I tried them for a couple of battles and had nothing but problems. The motion controls do work for the most part, players will hold down A and swing the Joy-Con in order to smack their opponents. There is a timing mechanic here in order to get critical hits, and after completing all 24 fights here, I never did quite figure it out. I kinda got the timing on the double slap you unlock late in the game, but there is another strike called a Palm Strike which I wasn’t able to pull off even once. When you’re not on the attack, you can hold down the R button and swing the controller at the right time to dodge enemy attacks. These characters have some tells that let you know when they are about to strike at you. This is sorta like those you would find in a Punch-Out!! title. If you successfully dodge an attack and time it just right, you can even counter attack your foe, but be warned, they can do this to you the same way if your attack is poor.

Overall, the Rose & Camellia Collection isn’t a terrible experience, it’s just not a great one. While the controls sound good on paper, they are inconsistent in execution. Throw in some crazy difficulty spikes on top of this and things can get frustrating very quickly. I had a blast with over the top stories and the campy but fitting voice acting, but I think this package might be a bit overpriced at $20 for around 3 hours of gameplay. That said, if you catch this one on sale, and want a fun story with some unique controls, this might just fit the bill.

Review Score
Overall

Game was provided by the publisher for review.

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You can watch the show on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel. 

What are somethings you’re hoping to see tomorrow? Let us know in the comments below!

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Ninetail is back with some fandiscs in the VenusBlood series. This time we have three discs from VenusBlood HOLLOW featuring the dragon sisters, Liese and Julia. A couple of these are on the lighter side of things in the AfterDays stories, but just like last time there is one Chaos route story in the DarkChronicles tale. Let’s dig into these and see if they are something fans would want to spend their coin on, shall we?

Our first story begins as the war ends and Leonhardt keeps his promise with Julia, reuniting with her after the war as her subordinate. After some of the brainwashing he did to her during the war, she is completely obsessed with him and wants to jump his bones at every opportunity, as well as rid the world of all the Black Hellbeasts that still plague the world. To get her to calm down a bit, he enlists her sister Liese to use any means necessary to get her to back off the marriage, and things get out of hand from there.

The next story focuses on Liese, Leonhardt marries her after the war and they live on the surface. It’s been one month and he has been welcomed to Archlond as commander. Despite this, he frequents pubs and brothels, always getting into fights with authority he didn’t like as well. This was overlooked since he was such an asset to the kingdom in military manners. The main problem here is Liese is not tending to Leonhardt’s needs as a man, and if you know him this is not going to stand. This leads him to some extreme measures to show her exactly what a “Man’s” needs are. This tale takes some twists and turns from here and ends up not where I expected.

Lastly we have the DarkChronicles story. Here the war rages on with the Dark Angels led by Nachtu. Having subjugated all of the dark lords in the land, Leonhardt prepares his army to fight off their invasion. His tactics have become very cruel at this point, and he doesn’t care who dies so long as it meets his ends. He is currently training both Julia and Liese with his usual tentacle method, but he goes to the point where he actually breaks their minds. As their kingdom collapses, this will show just how far Leonhardt will go when he delves into chaos!

Overall I enjoyed all three stories, and it was great to see the dragon sisters on my screen once again. Like last time, I enjoyed the AfterDays stories more than the DarkChronicles one. I’m more of a law route guy than chaos. These are pretty short at a couple hours each, but each disc has three or four fantastic H-scenes with some very high quality artwork. These are well worth the coin for VenusBlood HOLLOW fans and if the sisters were your favorite, this a must buy at the $4.99 price tag for each.

Review Score
Overall

Games were provided by the publisher for review.

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It’s time once again to check out a port of Neptunia: Sisters Vs. Sisters. This time I’m taking a look at the Xbox release of the game. Yes I know, it’s very odd seeing a game from this franchise on the Xbox and with the swimsuits included in base game no less, but here we are. I’ve spent about 25 hours with this one and completed the game, so it’s time to share my thoughts on this port. Does this port perform as well as its PlayStation and PC counterparts? Let’s find out!

This review is going to focus more on the quality of the port rather than details of the game itself. If you want to know more about the inner workings of Neptunia: Sisters Vs. Sisters, check out my PlayStation 4 review, or if you want to know about the Switch version you can check out that review as well. That being said, I do want to do a short story recap for those not up to speed on what this one is all about.

The story begins as Neptune and the other Goddesses receive a distress call from the PC Continent. They depart to handle this emergency while the CPU Candidates are sent to a nearby abandoned lab to investigate its contents. There they discover a sleeping Goddess, the Ashen Goddess, and as she awakens she traps the sisters in capsules for two years! When they are awakened, they find the world is not how they left it. The latest smartphone, “rPhone” dominates all of Gamindustri markets, and Planeptune was lost due to Trendi attacks while both Neptune and Nepgear have been away. Nepgear finds herself in a state of depression having lost both her sister and her home; however, new friends Maho and Anri help Nepgear get back on her feet, and they begin to try to get things back in order. Nepgear’s struggle will be great in the face of this new enemy. Can she overcome it and take back her home and save Gamindustri?

Graphically, I would say the Xbox port is on par with its PlayStation counterpart. The framerate on the Xbox One is very steady and while there are some load times, none of them are out of the realm of reason. The character models are nicely detailed and the environments look great here as well. The game would very likely have better load times on either of the next gen Xbox consoles and a better resolution, but it runs just fine Xbox One.

The action based combat here runs smoothly with no frame dips. Everything is done in real time with no major frame dips, even when the action on screen is full of crazy effects. You can freely switch to any character during combat, and when the time is right you can chain combos together this way as well. Players can also have the girls do some Tactical Skills. These are well known special moves in the franchise, such as Ex Multi Blaster, Cross Combination and other fan favorites in the series. When the Tactical Gauge is full, these can be pulled off with the use of just one button, or using the same button and up or down on the D-Pad for access to up to three moves with each girl. It is good to keep in mind that the Tactical Gauge will also have to be full if you use an item, but sometimes using it for an item rather than a skill, may give you a better benefit.

In the end, you get around 30 hours of a great Neptunia adventure for Xbox One or Series X|S for a great price of $39.99. Neptunia: Sisters Vs. Sisters looks great, runs at a consistent framerate and has the swimsuit DLC that was previously exclusive to the Digital Deluxe Edition, included in the base game. While this may not be a reason to pick it up for current owners, it’s a great addition for those jumping in with the Xbox release. I hope this helps the series find some new fans being its first adventure on the platform.

Review Score
Overall

Game was provided by the publisher for review.

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You can check out a ton of screenshots and a trailer below. If you want to know more about the original Shin Megami Tensei V, you can check out my full review. Atlus has also started a Godhood Guild that fans can sign up for. This is a special club for MegaTen fans. Members will receive special perks such as sneak peeks of content drops, merch giveaways and exciting news about the upcoming title

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows and Steam on June 14th, 2024 and is available for pre-order now.

Here are some details for new demons entering the fray:

Nahobeeho (Fairy)

Jack Frost in a new form, resembling the Nahobino.​

He loves snowy mornings and hopes to one day create a world made of silver.​

Amabie (Enigma)

The game’s new demon.​

A Japanese yokai that is said to have appeared in Higo Province during the Edo period. It is said to have emerged from the glowing sea and prophesized to the people.​

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If you want something a little more physical you can head over to Play-Asia and pick up a standard release or a limited edition that includes: soundtrack CD, art book and numbered certificate in a collector’s box.

Both the digital and standard physical releases will set you back $39.99, while the limited edition release is a bit more at $49.99.

Here is more about the Xuan Yuan Sword 7 from the press release:

Xuan Yuan Sword 7 is an action RPG with frenetic real-time combat, visceral 3D presentation and a rich cinematic narrative. It is a celebration of ancient China’s landscape, civilization and culture, infused with the mystique of its own legends in stark contrast to anachronistic technological designs. It is a world that is both familiar and mysterious, one of both science and spirituality, one that is waiting to be explored.

Take the role of the calm and reliable swordsman Taishi Zhao as he fights to protect his family and uncover the truth of a blight threatens all of China. With a story deeply rooted in ancient Chinese history and mythology, Xuan Yuan Sword 7 reimagines both as one fantastical and chaotic realm under the governance of a new Xin Dynasty.

Near the end of Western Han rule, the powerful prime minister of China superseded his Emperor, promising an era of peace and prosperity. But ten years later, that promise has never been fulfilled. Instead, a decade of war and famine has left China in ruin, and its salvation seems to lie in the hands of a Mohist swordsman who gains control of a fabled artifact called the Elysium Scroll. Can the science-seeking Mohists revive their former glory, or will they fade into the pages of forgotten history?
Key Features:

• Journey across ancient China as a cinematic adventure unfolds.

• Slash, block, dodge and riposte in combo-based real-time combat!

• Control the Elysium Scroll to slow down time, absorb monsters or alter the environment.

• Upgrade armor and weapons, develop passive skills and learn new techniques.

• Explore a standalone story requiring no prior knowledge of Xuan Yuan.

• Immerse yourself in the most advanced 3D visuals in series history!

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Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution Digital Deluxe Edition will be launching on PlayStation 4 | 5 and Nintendo Switch May 14th, 2024.

You can check out the the limited edition physical release here, or head over the official site for more information about this title.

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I’ve always been a huge fan of Vanillaware titles, so I was really excited when Atlus revealed Unicorn Overlord. It’s been a good while since I played a strategy game I really loved, but knowing the quality of this studio I had high hopes this would be one that would shine above all the others. I’ve spent around 60 hours with the game and it’s time to share my thoughts. Did it live up to my high expectations? Let’s find out!

The story begins as a general of the Cornian army named Valmore, has betrayed his kingdom and launched a surprise attack on the capital. Queen Ilenia, realizing the battle will soon be lost, entrusts her only son, Alain, to Josef, one of the kingdom’s most loyal knights. As the two flee the capital, the queen battles Valmore in an unwinnable battle. Soon after his victory, Valmore dawns a new name, Galerius, and vows to resurrect the fallen Zernoiran Empire. It only takes him 10 short years to conquer the whole world under this tyrannical banner, but Alain grows to be a fine young man and with a ring entrusted to him by his mother, he sets out to form a liberation army and free the land from Zernoira’s iron grip.

While the story here isn’t anything too deep, I enjoyed it overall. The cast of characters you meet along this journey and the struggles they endure flesh this tale out enough I don’t mind the overall narrative being pretty simple and straightforward. This will very likely be the hottest take of this review, but I honestly thought the localization was handled well for the most part. Some will not like that they choose to go with a medieval style of writing here rather than sticking closer to the Japanese source, but I thought it fit the setting and characters pretty well. I do hope that in the future, if Atlus decides to handle a title like this again, they include a set of subtitles that match the Japanese audio more closely for folks who would prefer to go that route, cause I can see where it would be a bit jarring using them with subtitles the way they are here.

Graphically, Unicorn Overlord looks amazing. That Vanillaware flair is here in full form with some of the best artwork and style I’ve seen in a long time. Every character has a ton of detail and the backgrounds look so lively you feel like you could just step right through the screen into them. I thought the food in the taverns was nicely done as well, and little touches like that is why their games are always such high quality when they release. I may have to look up how to make some of the food in this game, it looks so good! Anyways, the game runs at a steady framerate on both PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The Switch copy I purchased does have slightly longer loading times, but if I wasn’t looking for them I’d probably not even notice.

Unicorn Overlord has one of the best soundtracks I’ve heard in a long time. I loved all of the overworld themes and I thought they fit each area to a tee. All of the battle themes are top tier and are now among some of my favorite battle themes of all time. I caught myself humming along several times as my solders were sending our enemies to meet their ends. The game is fully dubbed in English, and the cast does a wonderful job bringing all the characters to life. Their performance really made you care about these characters and helped a sorta predictable and bland story become great. There is a Japanese dub for those who want to go that route, but you will be getting dub subs instead of a more proper sub track.

While the gameplay in Unicorn Overlord will seem very simple at first, there is plenty of depth here as well. During battles you will form squads with your units in order to take on enemy units. The objective of almost every map is to seize the enemy’s command posts. Player and enemy units consist of many different classes and the game uses a Rock, Paper, Scissors type of system to determine which one has advantages over the others. As you deploy units on the battlefield, this will deplete your Valor. It will cost one Valor point for each unit you place on the field, and you can deploy units from any of the bases you control. This is very helpful when trying to move units to other areas of the map quickly, but keep in mind unit leaders will effect how each unit moves as well. Valor points will replenish as you defeat enemy units, but this is still a balancing act as you will want to save some points to use the Valor Skills each unit has at their disposal. These powerful skills can damage enemy units or provide you with healing and buffs. Using these effectively will very likely determine if the battle goes your way or not.

When units encounter each other, combat plays out automatically. This doesn’t mean you don’t have some control over the action, though. You can set up tactics in the equipment menu as you outfit your army with new gear. Better equipment will not only give them better stats but sometimes new skills to use as well. You can set up how these skill are used in the tactics menu. This works a lot like Gambits did in Final Fantasy XII. Just set up the skill and the conditions when you want units to use it. Fighters will use these skills in the order you set them up in. If you don’t want to micromanage your army this much you can just click down a button and let the computer decide what is best for you. I found this worked well some of the time, but sometimes it will actually give you equipment that is less than ideal, so keep an eye on it.

When you’re not in battle you can explore Fevrith and make many great discoveries. You can get resources to rebuild towns, do some shopping to get useful items and equipment, or take on some of the side quests the game has to offer. I had a great time just wandering around to see what all the developers had hidden on this map, and I’ve not really wanted to explore like that in quite a while. One key thing to remember here is that item shops will NEVER restock. Once you buy out the stock of a store it is gone forever. Now there are tons of towns in each area of the game, so it’s not like items are scarce, but if you go into each battle burning through items like crazy you may find yourself in a pickel when it comes time to take on some of the more challenging maps in the late game stages.

Overall I have to say I had a lot of fun with Unicorn Overlord. The combat is fun and has enough depth to keep it fresh all the way to end of the story. I loved discovering the over 70 characters and learning about the world as the game progressed and the game is just gorgeous to look at. I really only have one complaint and that is that the late game requires you to grind for EXP longer than you probably should have to, but this is something very minor and doesn’t really detract from the amazing experience this game is. This is without a doubt another Vanillaware hit and shouldn’t be passed up by fans of strategy games or fans of the studio. It’s well worth the $59.99 asking price no matter which platform you decide to pick it up on.

Review Score
Overall

Game was provided by the publisher for review.

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Here more about each from the JAST Store pages:

VenusBlood HOLLOW: Dark Chronicles Episode 1: The Fallen Dragon Sisters

Having been driven mad by Leonhardt’s experiments with the Soul Cage, Julia von Archlond could no longer function as the leader of Archlond, and the positions of the Winged Ones and Wingless within Archlond were reversed overnight, causing chaos within the country.
The former ruler Julia and her sister Liese were not exempt from the new policies within Archlond and thus, alongside other Winged women, were put to work every night at certain ‘Shady Establishments’.

Having essentially lost their human (winged ones) rights, they are treated as tools, as toys to be played with until broken, then tossed to the wayside.

And yet, with their ecstatic expressions as they are degraded and denigrated, one would almost think they are enjoying the current circumstances…

VenusBlood HOLLOW FanDisc: After Days Episode 3: Bride of Karmic Flame

After the war on Helvetia, Leonhardt has successfully united the land under his banner, and spends his time in Archlond with his thoroughly awakened ‘bride’, Julia von Archlond. However, she no longer acts like a proud dragon, but has instead fallen to the level of a slovenly housecat, spending her every waking moment chasing her husband around seeking his attention.

Getting somewhat sick of her current state, Leonhardt begins to think of a plan to get her off his back, a form of ‘re-education’, if you will, and who better to help him with this plan than Julia’s own beloved younger sister, Liese.

VenusBlood HOLLOW FanDisc: After Days Episode 4: The Dragon Songstress

Having defeated the Dark God Overlord, Liese returned to Archlond to assist her sister Julia with its revitalization.
Leonhardt, who was staying in Archlond as the general of their army, seemingly bored with married life, decided to mess with his pure and innocent wife, Liese, using the power of the Soul Cage.

Liese, the innocent Dragon Songstress who has made it through the war on Helvetia unblemished and uncorrupted by Leon’s Soul Cage. But one does not escape the Soul Cage for long if Leon would have his way—as an unknown, delightfully depraved experience awaits the unsuspecting newlywed Dragon Songstress, orchestrated by none other than her beloved husband.

The VenusBlood HOLLOW Fandiscs will get you back $4.99, but there is a 10% launch discount. You can always use the JAST coins you’ve saved up to snag these up as well.

If you want to know more about VenusBlood HOLLOW, just check out my full review.

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Here is more from the Press Release:

Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion follows three high school friends; Haruka Nanami, Nemu Takanashi, and Maria Hitsugi, as they explore the Amare Est Vivere Hospital, testing a local urban legend as the streamer Nemu seeks to boost her subscriber count. Unfortunately for the three girls, the legend of “Ayame’s Mercy” is true, and they trigger a decades-old curse that sends them into a dark realm. Together they must avoid the vengeful spirit of Ayame Kirishima and other horrors from the hospital’s dark past as they search for a way to dispel Ayame’s curse once and for all.

The cult-classic Japanese horror franchise returns with new characters, a new setting, a terrifying new curse, and a brand-new look allowing for more thrills and chills! Players can freely explore the fully 3D rendered halls of the Amare Est Vivere Hospital in both third- and, for those brave enough to take a closer look, first-person viewpoints as they try to keep the girls alive. This new perspective complements the series’ visual novel-style storytelling, pairing updated visuals with gruesome descriptions and spine-tingling binaural audio accompanied by the original Japanese voiceovers. Featuring six chapters, with eight additional scenarios and plenty of Wrong Ends for players to discover as they uncover the truth behind “Ayame’s Mercy” and escape with their lives, Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion is the perfect entry point for new horror buffs while keeping longtime fans on the edge of their seats.

Developed by MAGES. and published in North America by XSEED Games and in Europe by Marvelous Europe, Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion is scheduled for release for the Nintendo Switch system, PS4 system, and Windows PC via Steam this fall. The PS4 and Switch system physical “Ayame’s Mercy Edition” and standard versions will be available shortly for pre-order on the XSEED Games Store and at participating retailers for a MSRP of $79.99 and $49.99, respectively. Details on digital availability will be revealed at a later date. This title has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

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Here is a list of items included in the LE:

• Official Hardcover Art Book
• Official Soundtrack
• 2x Cloth Posters
• Steel Game Case
• Reversible Cover Sleeve
• Collector’s Box
• Exclusive Trading Card

More about the game from the press release below the break

Key Features Game Studio of The Year — Play as the main protag, Older Nep, and grow a previously defunct gaming studio to success. Building a game studio requires strong developers, cutting-edge video games, and the expansion of your market. Choose wisely and become the biggest game studio of the year! Build Games & Boost Your Party — Boost your party stats with the help of creating games through disc development and choose creators to work on your next hit game! Vroom, Vroom in Style — Ride through dungeons in Gamindustri and sell your games on your trusty purple motorcycle. Older Nep can also challenge pesky enemies for pinks (aka special rewards) or test your racing skills through time trials! Party Management 101 — Supervise a party of four to lead your company to the top! But there may be other game studios ready to take you down. With a revamped battle system, chained attacks, and transformative specials, Older Nep and friends are ready for victory!

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SINce memories: Off The Starry Sky is coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4.

Here is more about the game from the press release:

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We’ll keep you up to date as more details are revealed about this great looking fighter.

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Here is the tracklist for Across the Kosmos ~ Xenosaga Piano Collection:

1. Prologue
2. Shion -Kako no Koku-
3. Fuan
4. Life or Death
5. Gnosis
6. Kanashimi
7. Kokoro o Tozashita Shōjo
8. Kookai Foundation
9. Nephilim
10. Nukumori
11. World to be Born
12. Albedo
13. Kyomu no Hamabe
14. Last Battle
15. Pain
16. Kokoro

Based on stretch goal achievement, the album may include a 17th track: “Battle Suite (piano solo).” Another stretch goal will unlock a separate companion album of jazz arrangements dubbed Jazz’in Kosmos featuring the following tracks:

1. Opening
2. Nichijō
3. Battle Suite
4. U.M.N. Mode
5. Nukumori
6. Relief
7. Last Battle
8. Omoide ~ Kokoro

There are several different backer tiers for those interested in supporting this project. A digital copy of the album will run you around $17, you can get a CD copy for around $25, go old school and get vinyl for around $55 or there are even higher tiers with some swag for those interested.  The Kickstarter will end on April 13th, 2024.

More information in the press release below the break.

PARIS – March 13, 2024 – Leading game music label Wayô Records is pleased to present Across the Kosmos: Xenosaga Piano Collection, a celebration of composer Yasunori Mitsuda’s iconic score to Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht, released 22 years ago this month in Japan. Wayô Records follows up its incredibly successful 2021 campaign for Across the Worlds: Chrono Cross Piano Collection by once again featuring arrangements from Yasunori Mitsuda’s sound team, Procyon Studio, to be performed by Benyamin Nuss, a renowned pianist in game music, but to also offer the second edition of the original soundtrack initially released in 2004 and only sold in Japan to fans around the world.

The campaign is looking to raise 30,000 EUR to bring Across the Kosmos: Xenosaga Piano Collection to fans in digital, CD, and vinyl formats. There is also a sheet music book and limited edition music box being made that will play the gorgeous ending theme, “Kokoro.” The simple reward structure ranges from 15 EUR to 900 EUR as more physical items are added, culminating in hand-signed editions and the opportunity to write personalized commentary for the album’s booklet. Stretch goals include adding an additional battle suite to the album, recording an additional collection of jazz arrangements, and even mastering the album in Dolby Atmos surround sound format. Across the Kosmos: Xenosaga Piano Collection is live on Kickstarter today:

Across the Kosmos: Xenosaga Piano Collection on Kickstarter

“Xenosaga Episode I had a profound impact on the history of JRPGs, and there’s no doubt that Yasunori Mitsuda’s soundtrack contributed to making it an unforgettable project 22 years after its release,” comments Wayô Records producer Jonathan Khersis. “It is therefore with immense pride that we launch this ambitious Xenosaga arranged album project, in the continuity of our previous works, involving top-level artists and under official license from Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. We’re counting on the indispensable support of everyone to make this new dream come true!”

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Here are the tracks included in both sets:

• The Persona 5 Royal EX BGM Set includes Life Will Change, Beneath the Mask, Kichijoji 199X, Gentle Madman, I Believe, Keeper of Lust, Blooming Villain, and Victory (appears on battle results screen).

• The Persona 4 Golden EX BGM Set includes Backside of the TV, Game, Junes Theme, Heaven, Long Way, Revelations: Mitsuo, The Almighty, Results (appears on battle results screen).

The next piece of content coming in the expansion pass is Velvet Costume and BGM Set  coming in May 2024 and finally the highly anticipated Episode Aigis -The Answer- is coming in September 2024.

Persona 3 Reload is out now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 11 PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Steam, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. If you want to know more about the game check out my full review or the official website.

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The Expansion Pass will set you back $34.99, and first batch of DLC will release next week on March 12th, 2024.

Here is a full list of contents from the expansion pass:

• Persona 5 Royal EX BGM Set and Persona 4 Golden EX BGM Set – March 12, 2024 (March 12 at 12AM ET / March 11 at 9PM PT in North America)

  • Unlock and listen to additional tracks from Persona 5 Royal and Persona 4 Golden while exploring and battling in dungeons in Persona 3 Reload and Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis -The Answer-.

  • Persona 5 Royal EX BGM Set includes Life Will Change, Beneath the Mask, Kichijoji 199X, Gentle Madman, I Believe, Keeper of Lust, Blooming Villain, and Victory (appears on battle results screen).

  • Persona 4 Golden EX BGM Set includes Backside of the TV, Game, Junes Theme, Heaven, Long Way, Revelations: Mitsuo, The Almighty, Results (appears on battle results screen).

Velvet Costume & BGM Set – May 2024

• Unlock Velvet Room themed costumes and BGM to further customize your dungeon experience in Persona 3 Reload and Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis -The Answer-.  Velvet BGM Set includes Electronica In Velvet Room (“P4D” ver.), Battle Hymn of the Soul (t.komine REMIX “AT 1st” P3D-EDIT ver.), Battle Hymn of the Soul (Daisuke Asakura Remix), Battle Hymn of the Soul -USH ver.-, and Dance Hymn of the Soul (Disco In Velvet Room) (appears on battle results screen).

• Episode Aigis -The Answer- – September 2024

  • Delve into this final chapter now with cutting-edge graphics, modernized quality-of-life features, fresh animations and UI, and a rearranged soundtrack.

  • Added to the main game 16 years ago with the release of Persona 3 FES “The Answer” is a major post-ending DLC that expands the story of Persona 3 Reload.

  • After unravelling the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fighting epic battles through Tartarus, and all the unforgettable events of Persona 3 Reload, the S.E.E.S. members find themselves trapped in a never-ending March 31st. Journey through the Abyss of Time as Aigis, undertake new challenges, and uncover the cause of this strange fate and the truth of what happened on that day…

Persona 3: Reload out is now on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. Head over to the official site or check out my full review here if you want to know more about this fantastic title.

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So without further ado let’s get this list started.

10. Super Neptunia RPG 

It’s not that I hate this one, but there is no doubt it is my least favorite of the spin-off titles. Giving all the girls amnesia really made this story drag on, and by the time they acted like themselves it was over. The girls having their usual banter is a big part of the experience, and a lot of that is missing here. Exploration and combat were pretty meh as well, so while I didn’t hate my time with this one, I wasn’t a huge fan of it either.

9. Superdimension Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls

The gameplay in Neptune vs. Sega Hard Girls is fine, but the story certainly dragged it down. You’d think with all the great characters in the Neptunia franchise and the Sega Hard Girls, this would’ve been great, but the writing here just isn’t good. They made poor IF into an intolerable bitch in this game, and really made me think less of her overall. The time travel aspects of the story were kinda interesting but everything else fell flat. The one thing they did add that I thought was neat, were more ways to explore the environments, but not even the fact you could ride Nep… as a bike could save this one for me.

8. Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars

I had a great time with the gameplay of Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars, but I felt like this was a very tame entry in both franchises considering their ecchi-filled pasts. I know things were different when this released and the rules for platforms were much more harsh, but it seemed like this one just played things a bit too safe. The balance mini game was fun, combat was solid and the story was decent, but I feel like this was just held back by the fact that it lacked some flavor.

7. MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies

This one always seems like a lesser version of Neptunia U in my eyes. It has the same style of Hack n Slash gameplay but the overall story just wasn’t as much fun. There are plenty of costumes here, and Uni and Nepgear get some quality time for you shippers out there, but overall this one was a lackluster entry in the franchise for me.

6. Neptunia Virtual Stars

I played Neptunia Virtual Stars about the time I was really starting to get into Vtubers, so it was the perfect time for this to come around. While this one is down the list a bit I have to say I had a really great time playing it. The girls have a lot great banter between them, there are lots of awesome costumes to obtain and the video creation mini game was a ton of fun. I never knew I wanted to see Nep dance like that, but I certainly approve. I had a good time with the run and gun combat here as well, the boss battles where a bit boring, but overall this one was well worth the time invested.

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