May Releases] Have you checked them out yet? 9 new PS5, PS4 & Switch games recommended by our editorial team to buy this month!

⇒We will also be looking at some of the best games for PS5, PS4, and Switch that will be released in May!

⇒Check out 54 recommended PS5 titles from new releases to classic titles released in April 2024!

⇒[2024] 105 Switch titles we definitely recommend! Check out the titles from the latest April releases to the best titles!

Title

Ys Memoirs -The Oath of Felghana

Wiseman's World Retry

Shikaku appears again on Shikaku Earth! Digibox Earth Defense Forces 2 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS

Gift

Paper Mario RPG

Tokyo Psychodemics - Public Security Intelligence Agency Special Event Scientific Information Analysis Office Special Investigation Case Files

Kyuukon no Kyuyuu

Toho Yozaku Shokudo

Forever Blue Luminous

Recommended Games for May release

Ys Memoirs -The Oath of Ferghana

• Compatibility: PS5/PS4
• Release date: 2024/5/23 *Switch version is on sale
• Genre: Action RPG
• Price: 4,840 yen (including tax)
• Maker: Nihon Falcom

HD remastered version of "Ys -The Oath of Felghana" released on PlayStation Portable in 2010. Adol Christine, an adventurer, and Dogi, a former bandit, are traveling to an undiscovered land when they hear a disturbing rumor about Dogi's hometown, the Ferghana region, in a certain town. They head for the Fergana region to find out the truth about the increasing volcanic activity, the sudden appearance of a herd of magical beasts, and the people who are suffering under the oppressive rule of their lord.......

The remastering of the game has enhanced many aspects of the game. The game features fully voiced event scenes, a switch between old and new character illustrations, and a "High-Speed Mode" that changes the speed of field movement and battles.

Wiseman's World Retry

• Compatibility: PS5/PS4/Switch *Xbox One, Steam 2024 release date
• Release date: 2024/5/30
• Genre: RPG
• Price: 4,950 yen for packaged version (tax included)
• Switch download version: 3,980 yen (including tax), PS5/PS4 download version: 3,960 yen (including tax)
• Manufacturer: City Connection

Based on the RPG "Wiseman's World" released for the Nintendo DS in 2010, this remastered version adds various elements. From a town surrounded by dungeons, the journey of Klaus, a wizard who has lost his memory, begins. The game features party building with friends that grow by inheriting monster skills and strategic battles.

The remastered version includes many new elements. Character visuals have been completely redesigned, and the background music has been arranged and newly composed. The game is also much easier to play, with the ability to replay battles with monsters and a new game that allows players to carry over cleared data.

Shikaku appears again on Shikaku Earth! Digibox Chikyu Boeigun 2 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS

• Compatibility: PS5/PS4/Switch
• Release date: 2024/5/23
• Genre: Action Shooter
• Price: PS5/PS4: 6,980 yen (including tax) Switch: 5,980 yen (including tax)
• Publisher: D3 Publisher

A new title in the "Earth Defense Forces" series in which players fight to protect the Earth from invaders. Players throw themselves into a new battle as a member of "EDF," the Earth Defense Forces, facing a new threat called "Gaiark. In this title, more than 100 characters with various abilities and personalities appear, including not only legendary members of the EDF such as "Rangers" and "Wing Divers," but also ninja, maids, and other local brothers from around the world. The game also features an original team formation that allows players to enjoy gameplay by combining members according to the mission and battle situation.

In addition to online play for up to four players, the PS5 and PS4 versions support split-screen play, while the Switch version allows local communication play, allowing players to enjoy cooperative play on the spot by bringing their own Switch and this title.

Gift

• Compatibility: PS5/Switch/Xbox Series X|S/PC(Steam)
• Release date: 5/9/2024
• Genre: Puzzle action
• Price: 3,520 yen (including tax)
• Maker: Bushiroad

A puzzle action game jointly developed by Bushiroad, Toysium, and Million Edge. The main character, an old man, meets a group of nostalgic passengers and together they try to escape from a sinking ship. The slope and water level of the ship change according to the progress of the story, so the terrain and gimmicks change depending on the timing of the player's passage even in the same place.

Paper Mario RPG

• Compatibility: Switch
• Release date: 2024/5/23
• Genre: Action RPG
• Price: 6,578 yen (including tax) *6,500 yen (including tax) for download version
• Maker: Nintendo

A remake of "Paper Mario RPG" released for the GameCube in 2004. After receiving a letter from Princess Peach asking him to help her in her treasure hunt, Mario heads to the meeting place, Gorotsuki Town, but he cannot find Princess Peach. He then learns from Dr. Franklin that the "1,000 Year Tobira" leads to the treasure, and that seven "Star Stones" are needed to open the Tobira.

This title is full of action unique to the flapper Mario. There are many variations, such as becoming a paper airplane and flying far, or becoming a paper tube and going through narrow places. Mario's friends who help him in his adventures include Kristine, who gives him information about his enemies, and Nokotaro, who can enter his shell and hit Mario with his body.

Tokyo Psychodemic ~Special Event Scientific Information Analysis Office, Public Security Intelligence Agency, Special Investigation Case Files

• Compatibility: PS5/PS4/Switch/Steam
• Release date: 2024/5/30
• Genre: Adventure
• Price: 5,940 yen (tax included)
• Maker: Gravity Game Arise

An adventure game that allows you to experience the production and realistic forensics of a foreign mystery drama. Three years have passed since Tokyo was sealed off due to a pandemic caused by an unknown virus. The blockade has been lifted, and the city seems to have gradually returned to normal, but for some reason, a number of paranormal incidents have begun to occur. The player, as a detective, cooperates with his friends and sets out to solve various cases.

The main point of this work is that it focuses on creating images that intersect 2D and cinematic expressions. The drama part uses a combination of 2D and live-action backgrounds, while the investigation part features live-action crime scene photos and camera footage, allowing the viewer to enjoy a realistic sense of the investigation.

Kyu Soul no Kyuwon

• Compatibility: PS5/PS4/Switch/Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One/PC(Steam)
• Release date: 2024/5/30
• Genre: Action
• Price: 5,280 yen (including tax) *4,280 yen (including tax) for download version
• Maker: Inti Creates

2D side-scrolling action game. The player controls Quon, a cat, and sets out on a journey to explore the vast underworld in search of a way to open the "Gate of the Underworld" that leads to the present world. Although Quon is ineffective and dies quickly when attacked by enemies, he can use his "animal revive," an ability that allows him to take in the souls of animals and revive each time, while at the same time acquiring new skills.

In addition, this title includes three game modes. In addition to "Eikon Mode," in which the game is not over no matter how many times the player dies, there is also "Anti-Soul Mode," in which the game starts over from just before the last stage entered, and "Nine Souls Mode," in which the player can retry only nine times, allowing for different play styles.

Toho Yorujaku Shokudo

• Compatibility: Switch
• Release date: 2024/5/2
• Genre: Simulation
• Price: 4,510 yen (including tax) *3,520 yen (including tax) for download version, 9,130 yen (including tax) for package limited special edition
• Maker：Phoenixx

A derivative game of "Toho Project" by Chinese game maker Nishikiyu Shicho. Players control Mistia Lorelei, a resident of Gensoukyou, and work hard to rebuild a tavern that has fallen into disarray. The game is a simulation, and the basic flow of the game is to interact with people and procure ingredients during the day and manage the tavern at night.

The number of locations in Gensougo, the setting of the game, increases as you progress through the game. Depending on your progress, the "Hakurei Shrine" and "Benimakan" will be opened. In addition, there is a collection element to collect CG of events and music played in the game, and the volume of the game is very large.

Forever Blue Luminous

• Compatible model: Switch
• Release date: 2024/5/2
• Genre: Adventure
• Price: 5,478 yen (including tax) *Downloadable version: 5,400 yen (including tax)
• Publisher: Nintendo

An adventure game in which you become a diver and explore the undersea. Players can enjoy diving freely in the "Veiled Sea," an area of the ocean where the terrain changes every time they dive, searching for marine life and swimming at will. The game also supports online play. Up to 30 people can gather in the same area to explore together.