2021] Which will you spend your winter bonus on? 10 recommended game titles released this year!

10 Games to Buy with Your Winter Bonus!

Resident Evil Village

• Compatibility: PS5/PS4/Xbox Series X/Xbox One/Steam
• Release date: 2021/5/8
• Genre: Survival Horror
• Price: 8,789 yen (including tax)
• Maker: Capcom

The latest title in the "Resident Evil" series, synonymous with survival horror, has sold over 5 million copies including downloadable versions as of October 28, 2021. It is one of the most popular titles of 2021, having been nominated for and won various game awards. The story takes place several years after the previous title, "Resident Evil 7: Resident Evil," and follows the protagonist, Ethan Winters, as he fights to recover his stolen daughter. While the game has evolved in terms of playability and breadth, it still retains the horror elements of the previous "Resident Evil7," which could be described as "the scariest" game ever made. The game also features four aristocratic villains with supernatural powers, and a father-son story centered on Ethan and Rose.

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Monster Hunter Rise

• Compatibility: Nintendo Switch, Steam
• Release date: Nintendo Switch version scheduled for March 26, 2021, Steam version scheduled for January 13, 2022
• Genre: Hunting action
• Price: 5,990 yen (tax included)
• The Nintendo Switch packaged version will be available at this suggested retail price from the Best Price version scheduled for release on 12/16.
• Manufacturer: Capcom Co.

The latest title in the popular hunting action "Monster Hunter" series. Set in the rich natural environment of "Kamura no Sato," players aim to become the best hunters they can be and unite with their friends to fight against the mysterious "Hyakuryu Yagyo" disaster that is attacking the village. With the addition of a new element called "kakerimushi," players are able to move to high places that would normally be out of reach or to places where there are no roads. The Nintendo Switch version of the game is still delivering quests more than half a year after its release. The Steam version of the game will also be released on January 13, 2022.

In September of this year, "Monster Hunter Rise: Sun Break," a very large expansion content for this title, was announced and also unveiled the main monster Baron Silver Dragon "Mel Xena. The game is scheduled for release in the summer of 2022.

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Caligula2-Caligula 2

• Compatibility: PS4/Switch
• Release date: 2021/6/24
• Genre: RPG
• Price: 8,778 yen (including tax)
• Publisher: FURYU Corporation

This is a completely new title in the "Caligula Effect" RPG series, which is based on the concept that "when something is forbidden, you want to break it. The setting is the virtual world of "Ridoux," created by a virtual idol called Riguretto. In order to leave this world, which grants the wishes of people with regrets, and return to reality, the protagonist forms the "Homecoming Club" and rails against Riglet and the people who support her. The theme of the film is "modern pathology," and the pasts of not only the club members but also the "Obliged Musicians" who provide music to Rigretto are also important keys to the story. The story, in which the front and back sides of the characters intersect, is a must-see. Other features of the game include a battle system that predicts the movements of enemies and foes, and background music provided by Vocaloid Ps.

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Metroid Dread.

• Compatibility: Switch
• Release date: 2021/10/8
• Genre: Search action
• Price: 7,678 yen (including tax) *Downloadable version: 7,600 yen (including tax)
• Maker: Nintendo

The latest title in the exploration action series starring Samus Aran, a skilled bounty hunter, and the first new 2D "Metroid" title in about 19 years since "Metroid_Fusion" was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003. Set on the planet "ZDR," where the parasitic mimetic creature "X," which was supposed to be extinct, is said to exist, the game features not only X, but also E.M.M.I., a robot that is completely ineffective against conventional weapons. Samus will explore various parts of the planet while escaping from E.M.M.I. The game is a robust exploration action game in which the more abilities you acquire, the more locations you can advance, but you can also enjoy the horror thrill of being chased by enemies.

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ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights

• Compatibility: PS4/Switch/Xbox One/Xbox Series X/Steam
• Release date: 1/21/2021
• Genre: Action Adventure
• Price: 2,728 yen (tax included)
• Maker: Binary Haze Interactive

In this 2D scrolling action RPG, players take control of a young girl named Lily as she travels through various areas, including a royal castle and a forest, to uncover the mysteries of a kingdom destroyed by the "Rain of Death. In addition to the highly accomplished exploration elements, in which new discoveries lead to new mysteries, the game features highly challenging battles in which a momentary lapse of guard can lead to death. The game also includes various elements for advancing in battle, such as the "Immortal Knight" who helps Lily, and a total of 26 different skills, including sword, bow, and magic. The game also features a gloomy yet fantastic field and quality sound that evokes the world view.

Shin Megami Tensei V

• Compatibility: Switch
• Release date: 2021/11/11
• Genre: RPG
• Price: 9,878 yen (including tax)
• Maker: Atlus

The latest title in the "Shin Megami Tensei" series featuring legendary demons and angels. Set in a deserted Tokyo, the protagonist, who has become the forbidden "Nahobito," wanders through the other world of "Daato. As he searches for the true nature of the strange happenings in Tokyo and the power he possesses as a nahobino, he finds himself caught up in a battle between gods and demons that puts the world at stake. The "Nakamama" system, which allows players to add demons and angels that appear as enemies to their party, and the battle system, which allows players to act in succession by exploiting their weaknesses, are still in place. The choices the player makes in the story will affect the future and lead to several different endings. It is up to the player to decide how the story will end.

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LOST JUDGMENT: Unforgivable Memories

• Compatibility: PS4/PS5
• Release date: 2021/9/24
• Genre: Action
• Price: 9,119 yen (including tax)
• Maker: SEGA

Sequel to "JUDGE EYES: Shinigami no Isan", which gained popularity as an authentic legal suspense starring Takuya Kimura. The main character, Takayuki Yagami, comes to Yokohama to investigate bullying at his high school. One day, his old law firm asks him to investigate a murder case that took place in the same Yokohama. Yagami pursues the truth of the case and is soon faced with the decision of "law or justice?" ...... As in the previous film, Takuya Kimura will play the main character in this film as well. Another key point is the new cast of well-known actors, including Hiroshi Tamaki. The action that only Yagami, who runs a detective agency, can perform is also in this film. From this film, it is also possible to investigate using "detective gadgets" such as a "sound collector" that can pick up surrounding sounds and a "radio wave detector" that can locate the source of radio waves.

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Jack Jeanne

• Compatibility: Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch Lite
• Release date: 2021/3/18
• Genre: Shonen Revue simulation
• Price: 8,580 yen (including tax) for package version/download version *20%OFF until 23:59 on January 10, 2022 : 6,864yen
• Maker：BROCCOLI

This work has attracted a lot of attention because Sui Ishida, the author of "TOKYO GHOST TOKYO Ghoul," is responsible for the original story, scenario, character design, and everything else. Set at the "Univeral Opera School," which produces actors for the all-male theater troupe "Tamahanza," the main character, Kisa Tachibana, hides the fact that she is a woman and aims to become the leading actress in the final performance held at the end of the year.

The film can be roughly divided into two parts. In the "daily life part," the students strengthen their bonds with their friends and work hard in their lessons. In the "performance part," the player sings and dances in rhythmic action to make the performance a success. In the story, routes branch out in detail according to the choices you make and the parameters of the main character, allowing you to glimpse various aspects of the corresponding character. Incidentally, the currently released novellas include episodes that were not depicted in the original story.

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Dungeon Encounters.

• Compatibility: PS4/Switch/Steam
• Release date: 2021/10/14
• Genre: RPG
• Price: 3,520 yen (tax included)
• Publisher: Square Enix

An RPG that pursues the essence of "thinking and playing," the game's fun aspect. The battle system is based on the "Active Time Battle" familiar from the "Final Fantasy" series, but with the addition of a shield that protects the player from damage by a numerical value. The order of actions and the timing of breaking the shields allow players to enjoy simple but highly tactical battles. This title is recommended for those who want to play a simple, old-fashioned game rather than a modern game.

SCARLET NEXUS

• Compatibility: PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X/Steam
• Release date: 2021/6/24
• Genre: Action RPG
• Price: 9,020 yen (including tax)
• Manufacturer: Namco Bandai Entertainment Inc.

In this action RPG set in the near future, where the brain and technology are fused together in an advanced civilization, the main characters, Yuto Sumeragi and Kasane Randall, are new members of the "Kaiju Defeat Force" that deals with super "brain" power and fight to protect the world from "monsters" that eat the brains of humans. The main character can use "telekinesis" as a unique brain power, and can move objects in the field with his telekinesis and apply it as a means of attack, such as hitting an enemy.

The more the combo of weapon and telekinesis connected, the more powerful the telekinesis becomes, so it is important to utilize both weapons and telekinesis. Incidentally, this work is not only a game, but also a TV anime that will be broadcast from the summer of 2021.

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