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.
Phoenix Springs
Date: September 16, 2024
Genre: Mystery, Point-and-Click
Platforms: PC
“Lose yourself in the mystery of Phoenix Springs, a modern point-and-click set in a striking neo-noir world. It begins with an investigation: find your brother Leo. You already know where it ends.”
Starstruck: Hands of Time
Date: September 16, 2024
Genre: Rhythm
Platforms: PC
“Starstruck: Hands of Time is a story-rich rhythm adventure game where you play guitar and abuse time travel! Control a giant hand destroying a miniature town, or play as the two guitarist kids living in it. For extra fun, optionally plug in a Guitar Hero controller!”
Hands of Necromancy II
Date: September 16, 2024
Genre: Action, First Person Shooter
Platforms: PC
“Hands of Necromancy II is a dark fantasy FPS sequel, inspired by classics such as Heretic and Doom. Choose from two characters, wield new weapons and learn even more powerful spells and transformations to prove once and for all that you are the supreme Necromancer, master of death itself!”
FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc
Date: September 16, 2024
Genre: Sports, Casual
Platforms: PC
“The cast of Fairy Tail is ready to bring mayhem to the summertime beaches! Unleash over-the-top magic to BLAST that volleyball!”
UFO 50
Date: September 18, 2024
Genre: Indie, Action
Platforms: PC
“UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot ’em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.”
Keylocker
Date: September 18, 2024
Genre: JRPG, Turn-Based
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“In a silent world where music is outlawed, play as a singer to shatter the strings of fate and sing the melody of freedom in this unforgiving Turn Based Rhythm JRPG.”
The Plucky Squire
Date: September 18, 2024
Genre: Action-Adventure, 3D Platformer
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“Storybook characters discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book and must jump between 2D & 3D realms to save their friends in this charming action-adventure.”
Enotria: The Last Song
Date: September 18, 2024
Genre: RPG, Souls-like
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
“Enotria: The Last Song is a soulslike set in a beautiful sun-lit world inspired by Italian folklore where the brightest sun casts the darkest shadow. Wear unique role-altering masks, face formidable foes and alter reality with the power of Ardore to unravel the secrets of Enotria.”
God of War: Ragnarök
Date: September 19, 2024
Genre: Action-Adventure, RPG
Platforms: PC
“Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives.”
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
Date: September 19, 2024
Genre: Action-Adventure
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
“Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!”
Toy Tactics
Date: September 19, 2024
Genre: Physics, Simulation
Platforms: PC
“Become a master strategist in this innovative physics-based RTS game. Control armies inspired by minifigs and personalize your strategies with hand drawn formations. Each of the five armies has their own campaign to conquer! With Mercenary, Puzzle and Sandbox modes to keep the fun going.”
Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars
Date: September 19, 2024
Genre: Point-and-Click, Mystery
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“The classic multi-award winning adventure “Broken Sword – the Shadow of the Templars” returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid American George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.”
Sammy Jukes: Twin Lakes
Date: September 19, 2024
Genre: Adventure, Choose Your Own Adventure
Platforms: PC
“Detective Sammy Jukes is the man on the job when an anti-oil activist is reported missing in a small town on the new oil pipeline route. Talk to witnesses, shovel through evidence, wrestle with the wolves and chase after chickens to find the truth in this first-person open-world adventure game.”
Copycat
Date: September 19, 2024
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC
“A narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the true meaning of home. It follows the story of a newly adopted shelter cat who becomes the victim of an elaborate plan when a jealous, stray copycat steals her place in the household.”
Frostpunk 2
Date: September 20, 2024
Genre: Strategy, City Builder
Platforms: PC
“Develop, expand, and advance your city in a society survival game set 30 years after an apocalyptic blizzard ravaged Earth. In Frostpunk 2, you face not only the perils of never-ending winter, but also the powerful factions that watch your every step inside the Council Hall.”
Spiral
Date: September 20, 2024
Genre: Story Rich, Emotional
Platforms: PC
“Spiral is a third-person narrative exploration game that shares a poetic vision of cognitive degeneration. Step into the shoes of Bernard as you help him and support him while braving his unravelling mind and reliving his most treasured moments.”
The Plucky Squire
The plot of this action-adventure game is quite unique. Getting kicked out of the book you live in by the villain who notices the fourth wall, and you have to find your way back. The art style is super cute, and the level design is fascinating! I cannot wait to get my hands on The Plucky Squire!
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 about this week? Let us know!
About the Author
Missy Taylor
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Missy is a disabled writer on Boon wurrung land, who is obsessed with Garrus Vakarian and Captain America. You can find them talking about the art of Drag and eating Korean and Japanese food.
