System: Switch
Release date: November 17, 2023
Developer: Atlus / P-Studio
Publisher: SEGA
From dancing and dungeon-crawling to road-trip adventuring, the Phantom Thieves have been awfully busy since the events of 2017’s Persona 5. Of course, with that game being one of the most acclaimed RPGs of the past decade, there’s been plenty of fan demand for spin-offs and sequels, some of which have been truly excellent. That said, even as a fan of Joker and company I was having a hard time getting excited about Persona 5 Tactica – 2021’s Persona 5 Strikers put such a nice bow on the characters’ stories that I didn’t expect a shift to grid-based strategy to shake things up enough. The good news is that it’s a solid tactics game that introduces some fun ideas to the series, even when its story beats don’t quite hit the mark.
The Switch version of Skater XL has finally received a release date. Today, Easy Day Studios announced that the port is slated for December 5, 2023.
It’s been a wild ride for Skater XL, as the game was first announced in 2019. It was delayed in 2020, and while it was only pushed back a few weeks on other platforms, we’re just now getting the Switch version.
Publisher Ratalaika Games, along with developer GameDevLab, today announced that they’re bringing Zomborg to Switch. A release is scheduled for December 1, 2023.
Zomborg is a top-down shooter set in a world with an unknown virus pandemic. Read more about it in the following overview:
New gameplay has come in for the Switch version of Guns and Spurs 2. Just recently, SOEDESCO brought the title to Nintendo’s platformer.
Those that missed our previous coverage can learn more about it in the following overview:
CFK today announced new WACCA Collaboration Pack DLC for Sixtar Gate: Startrail. It will be available for Switch on December 7 in Japan, December 11 in North America, and January 1 in Europe.
The DLC, which is a partnership with the arcade rhythm game, features eight music tracks, four gear skins, one note skin, and one original theme for the game. It includes includes the following tracklist and extras:
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD appears for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between November 8 and November 14.
Youyuan has announced Arisen Force: Vonimir, its upcoming action RPG. The game is targeting a 2024 debut and is planned for release on Switch.
Arisen Force: Vonimir seems to take inspiration from the HD-2D games we’ve seen in recent years. The team says its project “combines the engaging RPG adventure story with the stylish action combat experience.”
Culex, alongside Mallow and Geno, is one of the more popular characters in Super Mario RPG. In addition to being a powerful opponent, he is a living reference to Final Fantasy. He’s also one of the tougher bosses in Super Mario RPG, and encountering him requires a little bit of setup beforehand. We’ve put together a guide on how to find Culex, how to set up your party prior to battle, and how to eventually defeat him to receive the exclusive Quartz Charm accessory.
