Each week there are plenty of new games coming out. Although with so much going on it can be hard to keep track of them all. Thankfully Checkpoint is here to sift through them all and bring you our highlights of the week.
So let’s jump in and have a look at what’s coming out in gaming this week.
Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny
Date: 29/06/2021
Genre: Strategy / RPG
Platforms: Switch
“The first new DISGAEA game in six years is here! Meet Zed, a zombie that has risen above them all except one – a God of Destruction!
Can a mere Netherworld zombie rise up and destroy a god? Find out in the newest installment of the DISGAEA series! Features such as Super Reincarnation, 3D visuals (a first for this series), and adjustable gameplay settings make this the perfect game for both new and old DISGAEA fans!”
Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol
Date: 29/06/2021
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, XB1, Switch
“The cult classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors and its sequel make their long awaited return in Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol! Play these classics from the golden age of 16-bit gaming with new enhancements and never before seen museum features.”
Curved Space
Date: 29/06/2021
Genre: Action / Shooter
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, XB1, XBX, Switch
“Curved Space is an intense arcade-style twin-stick shooter that takes the classic formula and plunges it into the weirdest reaches of space. Battle cosmic space-invading spiders across curved landscapes where bullets hug the terrain while the horizon drops sharply out of sight.”
A Tale of Synapse: The Chaos Theories
Date: 30/06/2021
Genre: Action / Platformer
Platforms: PC, Switch
“A Tale of Synapse is a cross of platformer and puzzle game melting abstract art and sciences. Use the universe rules and all the element that compose it to help Synapsians to openminded. Discover an incredible and colorful story with Sci and Néro, two heroes, who cooperate to evolve in this oneiric world based on Math’s’ logics rules. The original soundtrack will immerse you in the universe of Hemeide.”
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus
Date: 30/06/2021
Genre: Psychological Horror / Visual Novel
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, XB1, XBX, Switch
“Welcome to a terrifying world of poetry and romance! Write poems for your crush and erase any mistakes along the way to ensure your perfect ending. Now’s your chance to discover why DDLC is one of the most beloved psychological horror games of the decade!”
Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny
The first new Disgaea game in 6 years, and it looks to be a riot! One of our amazing Checkpoint Gaming team members has already had a delightful experience reviewing this game. If you can’t wait to get your hands on this game yourself to try it out, you can read all about Omi’s experience reviewing Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny here!
Be sure to check out last week’s Coming Out to see what you may have missed!
What new titles coming out are you most excited for this week? Let us know!
About the Author
Vivienne Wright
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Artist, creator, streamer and chaos bean, Vava is always laughing and rarely pessimistic. You can usually spot them playing Genshin Impact on Twitch weekly, dreaming up new worlds in D&D, consuming horror and fantasy content or sleeping in a blanket burrito.
