October Releases] Already Checked Out! 9 new PS5, PS4 & Switch games recommended by our editorial team to buy!

Titles to be released in October 2023

Sonic Superstars

• Supported platforms: PS5/PS4/Switch/Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One/PC (Steam/Epic Games Store only sells digital versions)
• Release date: 10/17/2023
• Genre: Action
• Price: 6,589 yen (tax included)
• Maker: Sega

Sonic the Hedgehog is the latest in the Sonic series of high-speed action games, featuring a new 3D side-scrolling action game in which players control Sonic, Tails, Emmy, Knuckles and other familiar characters as they race through various stages at high speed, Players control Sonic, Tails, Emmy, Knuckles, and other familiar characters as they race through a variety of stages at high speed.
New abilities are unlocked as players acquire "Chaos Emeralds" in this title. The characters can transform themselves to defeat enemies, climb waterfalls, dash through the air, and many other variations. Depending on the Chaos Emeralds, the ways to conquer the stages will also expand.

Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari SP

• Supported platforms: PS4/Switch/PC (Steam)
• Release date: 2023/10/12
• Genre: Action
• Price: 3,740 yen (tax included)
• Maker: Arc System Works

A port of "Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari SP" released on Nintendo 3DS in 2016. In the main mode, "Nekketsu Monogatari", you control Riki, who fights to save his girlfriend Mami, and Kunio, who stands up to meet his former friends and take on the source of evil, Reiho Academy. The ending is up to the player.

The game also includes "Fighting of Double Dragon 2023," a 2D fighting style mini-game. Players can enjoy mini-games using specific characters. Online play is also supported, allowing players to play together with friends who are far away.

Assassin's Creed Mirage

• Supported platforms: PS5/PS4/Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One/PC (Epic Games/Ubisoft Store)
• Release date: 10/5/2023
• Genre: Action
• Price: 6,600 yen (including tax)
• Maker: Ubisoft

The latest title in the "Assassin's Creed" series in which you take on the role of an assassin, "Assassin", and battle a variety of enemies. This title is being developed to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the series, and is strongly based on a return to the roots of the series. It features the basics of "Assassin's Creed," such as parkour (jumping from one building to another) and stealth (sneaking in without being noticed), which can be experienced using the latest technology. The main character is played by Basim, a young bandit. This title is also focused on the storyline, which is set in 9th century Baghdad and tells the story of how he becomes a Master Assassin.

SWORD ART ONLINE LAST RECOLLECTION

• Supported platforms: PS5/PS4/Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One/PC (Steam)
• Release date: 2023/10/5 (2023/10/6 for PC)
• Genre: Action RPG
• Price: 8,470 yen (tax included)
• Manufacturer: Namco Bandai Entertainment Inc.

This action RPG is based on the "War of Underworld" episode of the "Sword Art Online" anime. At one point, a "final load experiment" (----) is conducted to promote the evolution of AI, and a war involving the entire "Underworld" is about to begin. The story of Kirito and his friends' fight against their tragic destiny is depicted in this work.

More than 10 types of weapons appear in this work, including two swords, scythes, and daggers. The player can enjoy battles with a variety of weapons that differ in their spacing and attack methods. In addition, other weapon skins can be freely changed as long as they are of the same weapon type. Customize the appearance of your weapon without changing its performance and explore the world of this title.

Detective Pikachu is back!

• Compatible platform: Switch
• Release date: October 6, 2023
• Genre: Cinematic adventure
• Price: 6,578 yen (including tax) *6,500 yen (including tax) for download version
• Manufacturer: Pokémon

In this adventure game, Tim, a young man of the "Detective Duo," and Pikachu, a famous detective, take on various cases. Tim and Pikachu, the "Detective Duo," are searching for Tim's missing father, Harry, when they come across a jewelry theft case. This leads them to a big mystery. They can also enlist the help of Pokémon in their investigations, such as canvassing. Gerdy's keen sense of smell can help them trace a scent, and Baboon Dharma's powerful punch can smash large obstacles.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

• Supported platform: Switch
• Release date: 2023/10/20
• Genre: Action
• Price: 6,578 yen (including tax) *6,500 yen (including tax) for download version
• Manufacturer: Nintendo

The latest title in Nintendo's iconic "Super Mario Bros." game series. In order to save the Flower Kingdom, which has been taken over by Bowser, Mario and his friends run toward the goal pole while defeating enemies and solving tricks. The main feature of this title is the "Wonder" element. When touched by the new Wonder Flower item, the course itself changes dramatically, with clay pipes moving, hordes of enemies appearing, and even transforming into other forms.

Twelve characters can be controlled, the most in the series. In addition to Mario and Luigi, Kinopio, Peach, Daisy, and Kinopiko also appear. The game also supports the Switch's unique "Split and Share" feature, which allows up to four players to play simultaneously.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1

• Supported platforms: PS5/PS4/Switch/Xbox Series X|S/PC (Steam)* PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Steam are only available for download
• Release date: 2023/10/24
• Genre: Tactical espionage action
• Price: 7,480 yen (tax included)
• Publisher: KONAMI

The "Metal Gear" series, which boasts worldwide popularity as a stealth action game where you sneak into enemy territory undetected, is a collection that brings together the first "Metal Gear" game through "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater" in one collection. With this one title, you can look back on many of the infiltrations and profound stories told by various characters, such as Solid Snake, Naked Snake, Raiden, and others.

This title will also include SNAKE'S REVENGE, which has not been released in Japan, and will come with a digital version of the master book that explains the world and story of each film. Just by playing through the titles in this collection, you will be able to gain sufficient knowledge of the epic story of the "Metal Gear" series.

Akeete Onegai

• Supported platform: Switch
• Release date: 2023/10/26
• Genre: Survival horror escape action
• Price: 5,720 yen (including tax) *3,500 yen (including tax) for download version
• Maker: Didge

A survival horror game set in a school. Hazuki, a high school student living in Matsudo, visits an abandoned school with her best friend, but they get trapped in the school. Hazuki cooperates with her best friend to break the seal of the abandoned school and escape.

This title features "Solo Play" and "Play with Others" modes. In the "Play Alone" mode, players explore an abandoned school and collect "pieces of memory" to enjoy scenarios about the world, the mystery of the school, and the psychological portrayal of the characters. In "Minna-no-Asobo," three humans, a demon, and an NPC demon can play against each other. The objective of the player who becomes a demon is to turn all humans into demons, and the human side aims to escape from the abandoned school by breaking the seal while fending off the demons' pursuit.

The Game of Life for Nintendo Switch

• Compatible platform: Switch
• Release date: 2023/10/6
• Genre: Board game
• Price: 6,600 yen (tax included)
• Maker: Takara Tomy

A Switch version of the well-known board game "Game of Life. Players spin the roulette wheel to advance their frames, experiencing various events that occur in the squares where they stop, and growing as a result. As the player's parameters are raised, the jobs he or she can find change. You can become a company employee, a doctor, a baseball player, or an idol. It is up to you to choose what kind of life you want to lead, whether you want to focus on work or love.

The game supports local and online multiplayer play. In online multiplayer, you can play with up to four friends.