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.
Romancelvania
Date: 07/03/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
“Play as a lovelorn, brooding Drac who, after a century of moping around post-heartbreak, is thrown into a monster reality-dating show, hosted by the Grim Reaper! Explore Transylvania’s perilous countryside as you slay absurd baddies on your hunt for the most eligible monsters.
Will Drac find “Love at first Bite”, or will he discover “Love Sucks”?”
Final Profit: A Shop RPG
Date: 07/03/2023
Genre: RPG / Simulation
Platforms: PC
“Final Profit is a merchant life-sim RPG that presents a critique of capitalism.
You are Queen Mab, exiled from the lands of the Fae because of your radical plan to save the realm from financial predators. The Fae Council thinks attempting to defeat the Bureau of Business at their own game is an insane ploy with no hope of success.
Starting with nothing, you assume the alias of Madama Biz. Accumulate wealth and influence to climb the ranks until you become a Lord of Business!”
Outlanders
Date: 07/03/2023
Genre: Strategy / Simulation
Platforms: PC
“Outlanders is a town-building strategy game, populated by hard-working, charming folk in search of a simpler life. Some just want to survive off the land, others want to create amazing things.
It’s up to you to use the extensive catalog of tools and buildings at your disposal to guide them towards their goals.”
PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo
Date: 08/03/2023
Genre: Adventure / Horror / RPG
Platforms: PC, Switch
“Solve an ancient mystery in this horror-adventure visual novel game.
This unsettling tale takes place in the Sumida Ward of Tokyo, Japan, in the late 20th century.Unravel the hopes, dreams and fears of these unique characters who find themselves in the grip of deadly curses, as their motivations intertwine in a story that twists and turns.
Lead the story to its conclusion by your own hand!”
Contraband Police
Date: 08/03/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure / Simulation
Platforms: PC
“Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80’s. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.”
DIG – Deep in Galaxies
Date: 08/03/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC
“Kinda like Mario Bros, but with guns and explosions. And you can dig, too. It’s a roguelike, like most other indie games out there, so if you die you can start over again. And that’s not even the best part: you can get super powerful and combo-kick a lot of ass.”
Sanctuary Saga
Date: 08/03/2023
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC
“Gather your guild and explore the world of the Untamed Wilds in Sanctuary Saga, a roguelite turn-based RPG where maintaining relationships with your team is key to survival. Explore four unique biomes, face enemies in tactical row-based battles, and build and maintain friendships with your guild to complete your quest.”
ONI : Road to be the Mightiest Oni
Date: 09/03/2023
Genre: Action
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch
“Break your enemies’ souls to reclaim your pride. On Kisejima, demon warrior Kuuta and his partner Kazemaru challenge these souls to a trial. All in order to defeat Momotaro, who is both human and evil monster… A tale of sky and wind as they embark upon an island quest.”
Caverns of Mars: Recharged
Date: 09/03/2023
Genre: Action
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch
“Caverns of Mars: Recharged takes the easy, addictive appeal of the original game and adds more caverns, more challenges, more weapons, modern graphics and leaderboards. And it would not be a Recharged title without an amazing new original soundtrack.
In Caverns of Mars: Recharged you descend into tunnels beneath the surface of Mars in a mad dash to destroy the reactor and furthest depths of the enemy’s base. Dodge debris, clear out obstacles, and blast enemies, all while conserving ammunition as you descend at high speed into enemy territory. Your ammo is limited and enemies are plentiful, so make every shot count.”
FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
Date: 09/03/2023
Genre: Adventure / Horror
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch
“A group of children mysteriously disappeared during a festival on Rogetsu Isle. Although they were found, they had lost their memories. Now they have returned to the island as teenagers. The girls rely on the Camera Obscura, a camera with the power to capture and seal away unthinkable horrors, and the faint beam of their flashlight while exploring various locations and fending off the ghosts that attack them as they attempt to discover the truth of their haunting past.”
Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
Date: 09/03/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
“You play as Pseudo, a master of martial arts who lives as a recluse in the strange land of Zenozoik. When you cross paths with the Boy, a small creature whose mysterious powers have attracted the attention of Gemini, the Mistress of the Artifacts, you decide to protect him, unaware that much greater forces are involved.”
Tiny Troopers: Global Ops
Date: 09/03/2023
Genre: Action
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch
“Attention! The Tiny Troopers are BACK in Global Ops, a fast-paced arcade twin-stick shooter!
Your mission? Lead an elite squad of battle hardened specialists through an epic campaign of 40+ missions across 6 theatres of war!
Take your troopers into explosive battles through scorching deserts – dense, sweltering jungles and the coldest of frozen tundras!”
Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 6
Date: 09/03/2023
Genre: Racing / Sports
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
“Mud, sweat, fun and adrenaline: find the rider in you and jump into the action with Monster Energy Supercross 6! Live all the emotions of the Monster Energy Supercross 2022 Championship with the official bikes, riders, and tracks.
Take advantage of the wide range of settings to customize every detail of your game experience, freely choosing the amount of realism and riding ease. This year, Supercross 6 follows an entirely new and unique perspective – yours!”
Figment 2: Creed Valley
Date: 09/03/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure / Puzzle
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch
“Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Nightmares are spreading chaos and have overrun once-peaceful lands. Join Dusty, The Mind’s courage, as you make your way through puzzles, musical boss fights and unique environments. Face your fears head-on.
Nightmares have shattered the Moral Compass, making The Mind unable to function properly. Dusty and his ever-optimistic sidekick, Piper, must travel to Creed Valley, where The Mind’s ideals are formed to restore peace. A journey filled with musical showdowns and mind-bending puzzles awaits.”
Mato Anomalies
Date: 10/03/2023
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch
“Mato Anomalies is a turn-based RPG that takes players on a journey across Mato, a fantasized neo-futuristic version of a bygone oriental city. Take control of the Dual Protagonists Doe and Gram to investigate strange anomalies around the city, or venture into rifts to battle demonic abominations determined to bring about the city’s downfall.
Team up with unlikely companions and unravel the dark secrets in this story of Duty, Hope and Justice.”
Bleak Faith: Forsaken
Date: 10/03/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC
“Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of natural life in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Find your purpose in the world.”
PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo
Visual novels are some good low energy fun to be had. You can just sit back and focus on the story as you unravel it’s mysteries, and in Paranormasight’s case, it’s curses too! The 80’s anime feel and real life scenery add a thick layer of haunting atmosphere that have us eager to start playing – Maybe with the lights on though.
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
They/Them
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.
