Upcoming RPG Releases: A Colorful Week for Gamers
This week’s lineup of role-playing games presents a vibrant selection, offering something for every player, even following last week’s darker themes. From quirky adventures to long-awaited re-releases, the variety is notable. Mike Salbato kicks off this overview of the exciting titles arriving soon.
Calamity Angels: Special Delivery – A Cupid’s Chaotic Mission
Launching February 17th on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Windows, Calamity Angels: Special Delivery from Compile Heart promises a uniquely colorful experience. Players assume the role of a Cupid Angel tasked with deliveries, striving to avoid the less-than-stellar reputation of their team, the Calamity Angels. The game will test whether this delivery crew can earn a positive rating as they navigate turn-based battles and humorous situations.
Exploring the Depths in Under the Island
For fans of classic adventure games like The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Under the Island offers a smaller-scale, contained experience. Available February 17th on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows, the game features a modern setting where the protagonist, Nia, wields a hockey stick. A free demo is currently available on Steam, allowing players to sample the game's vibrant world, puzzles, and secrets before the full release.
WiZmans World Re;Try: A Lost DS Gem Returns
A surprising addition to this week’s releases is WiZmans World Re;Try, arriving February 19th on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Windows. Originally released for the Nintendo DS in 2010 by Jaleco, this turn-based RPG never received a Western release. Now, City Connection, a publisher named after a classic Jaleco title, has acquired the rights and is bringing the game worldwide, fully localized in English. WiZmans World Re;Try boasts a redesigned UI for single-screen devices and remastered pixel graphics for high-resolution displays.
Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse – A Tale of Immortality
Announced just days ago on February 5th, Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse arrives quickly on February 19th for Nintendo Switch, Windows, iOS, and Android. While a sequel to 2023’s Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, this installment presents a standalone narrative set on a summer island in 1960s Japan. The story unfolds through multiple perspectives, all revolving around a mermaid rumored to grant immortality – a power that may come at a steep cost. A review of this intriguing title is forthcoming.
Ys X: Proud Nordics – A Definitive Adventure Awaits
Ys X: Proud Nordics, launching February 20th on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Windows, is an expanded port of 2024’s Ys X: Nordics. The game follows the familiar journey of Adol Christin and his companion, Dogi, as they become entangled in a new adventure involving the Norman pirate princess, Karja. Players will navigate a world map of islands by boat, engaging in naval exploration and combat, before diving into fast-paced action RPG combat. Proud Nordics introduces a new side story and island to explore, alongside polished gameplay features.
