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.
Lost Records: Bloom and Rage
Date: February 18, 2025
Genre: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
“Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer.”
Avowed
Date: February 18, 2025
Genre: RPG, Fantasy
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S
“Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora, where your choices carve a path through war, intrigue, and ancient mysteries. Navigate a land in turmoil, forge powerful alliances or deadly rivalries, and wield magic and steel to shape the fate of the Living Lands—and your own destiny.”
HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising
Date: February 19, 2025
Genre: RPG, Lovecraftian
Platforms: PC
“Dive deep into the twisted HP Lovecraft universe with this oversized narrative RPG. Slip into the intertwined souls of Mark, Anna, and Victor, surrounded by cult worshippers, as Nyarlathotep, the cosmic horror, strives to enslave humanity in 1929.”
Cabernet
Date: February 20, 2025
Genre: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: PC
“Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become?”
Blood Typers
Date: February 20, 2025
Genre: Survival Horror,
Platforms: PC
“TYPE TO KILL in this survival horror adventure. Alone or with friends, explore a sprawling cursed film studio as its horror movies bleed into reality. Choose from a roster of characters then plan your escape from this bloody homage to old school horror. But remember… death is just a typo away.”
Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog
Date: February 20, 2025
Genre: Adventure, RPG
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Switch
“Survive the mystery that awaits the JFS Gun-Dog in deep space in this retro visual novel / graphic adventure.”
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Date: February 21, 2025
Genre: Action-Adventure, RPG
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
“Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.”
Avowed
Am I only going to play this because one of the companions you can have is the voice actor of Garrus Vakarian? No… why ever would you think that? Avowed looks majorly impressive! Sci-fi and fantasy elements are sure to entertain fans of both genres. The graphics are gorgeous too! … And okay, maybe I’m keen to hear Garrus’ voice actor again.
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.
