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.
Airhead
Date: 12/02/2024
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
“Help a small body save a head-like organism full of air, from a leak that threatens its life. Explore their Metroidvania-style world and overcome challenging environmental puzzles to find the key to the head’s survival.”
Ultros
Date: 13/02/2024
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5
“ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play…”
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
Date: 13/02/2024
Genre: Action / Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?”
Sucker for Love: Date to Die For
Date: 14/02/2024
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC
“Put the ‘love’ in ‘Lovecraftian horror!’ Avoid the fanatical cultists and survive dangerous rituals to escape the Black Woods with your life in this 90’s anime inspired visual novel!”
Lords of Exile
Date: 14/02/2024
Genre: Action
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“Embark on a quest for revenge in Lords of Exile, an 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer set in the far Lands of Exilia. With classic retro mechanics and linear level design in 8-bit graphics.”
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
Date: 14/02/2024
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“A NEW interactive animated adventure! In this action-adventure game, Arzette must explore the Kingdom of Faramore, slay fearsome foes, acquire powerful items, discover secrets, assist colorful characters, and defeat the evil Daimur!”
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
Date: 14/02/2024
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“Play the Original Three Tomb Raider Adventures: For the first time ever, play the complete experience with all expansions and secret levels on modern platforms in this definitive collection.”
GUNVOLT RECORDS Cychronicle
Date: 15/02/2024
Genre: Action
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“A new rhythm music game starring the songstresses of the Azure Striker Gunvolt series, Lumen, Lola, and Luxia singing 15 different songs. Follow the notes to the pounding beat and aim for a top score in this electrifying rhythm game!”
Caribbean Legend
Date: 15/02/2024
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC
“An open-world RPG, set in the Golden Age of Caribbean piracy. Embark on a 200-hour-long adventure, plunder cities and ships, explore the unknown, discover treasures, forge friendships, earn bounties on your head, and charm the ladies on your path to ultimate freedom!”
Clash II
Date: 15/02/2024
Genre: Adventure / Strategy
Platforms: PC
“Clash II is a turn-based strategy game in a world steeped in ancient magic. Immerse yourself in its history and explore forgotten land full of magical creatures. Gather and train an army, expand your stronghold, upgrade your heroes! Lead one side of the conflict and decide the fate of the continent!”
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II
Date: 15/02/2024
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS5, Switch
“Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II is a suspense-horror game set at a prestigious academy. When rumors circulate about supernatural occurrences at the famed Konoehara Academy in Tokyo’s H City, it’s up to the head of the Kujou family, also known as the “Spirit Doctor,” to take on the case.”
Skull & Bones
Date: 16/02/2024
Genre: Action / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
“Enter the perilous world of Skull and Bones, a co-op pirate open world action-RPG experience, to become the most infamous pirate kingpin! Engage in thrilling naval battles, craft a variety of unique ships, and forge unlikely alliances as you overcome the odds and bring mayhem on the seas. Be part of an immersive open world that introduces new challenges and features every season.”
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Date: 16/02/2024
Genre: Action / Puzzle
Platforms: Switch
“Donkey Kong has stolen the Mini-Marios! Solve platforming puzzles to get them back
Run, jump, and backflip your way to rescuing the stolen Mini-Mario toys in this puzzling twist on Mario action. Obstacles like spikes, moving platforms, and falling bricks stand in your way—put your brain to work and figure out the best way to reach the Mini-Marios. The rivalry that originally heated up on the Game Boy™ Advance system reignites on the Nintendo Switch™ system with newly-added co-op play and updated visuals.”
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
This next game by Focus Entertainment is one release you won’t want to miss this week. As always there is plenty of atmosphere, surprises and tough choices to make in this title… and maybe a lovely little love story to help you celebrate Valentine’s day with.
Be sure to check out our previous 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.
