New Release Round-Up (May 1, 2025)

Welcome to RPGamer’s new release round-up. In this column, we look to provide our readers with details on the major RPGs released in the last week. Please note we do not currently include Early Access releases where the game is still in development. Pricing is shown in US dollars before application of any discounts, local pricing may vary.

9th Dawn Remake

Retro-styled action RPG 9th Dawn Remake is a remake of the first game in 9th Dawn series. It is set on the island of Montelorne, where players assume the role of an adventurer who searches for hidden treasures and helps the Montelornians in need while facing the threat posed by rising undead armies. Players can choose from a variety of classes for their character, each with its own playstyle. The remake features 2.5D graphics, a first-person mode, remade dungeons, a rewritten story, two new mini-games, two-player online and local co-op, and more.

Breath of Fire IV

Like previous titles in the series, turn-based RPG Breath of Fire IV follows a young man named Ryu, who has to ability to turn into a dragon. This game’s Ryu, an amnesiac, meets and joins up with a young woman named Nina who is the princess of the Kingdom of Wyndia and on a search mission for her elder sister Elina. The new PC version (following a PC version released in Japan and Europe in 2003) is part of the GOG Preservation Program and includes English and Japanese language options. It features an improved DirectX game renderer, new rendering options, an improved audio engine, improved keyboard and mouse support, improved Warehouse and Crane minigames, full support for modern controllers, and more.

Freeride

Adventure RPG Freeride sees players travelling to the Spirit World aboard the Fate Train. During their journey that may shape the future of the Spirit World, they will be able to meet and help various spirits, each with their own goals, troubles, and motivations. With the protagonist’s newfound telekinetic powers, the player can solve puzzles, fight demons, play basketball, and more. The game features branching storylines determined by players’ choices through the story, which also affects the result of a personality test.

Peglin

Pachinko-inspired roguelike Peglin sees players taking a small goblin on an adventure through various locations during which they have various encounters. Each combat encounter sees players aiming an orb at a pachinko-like set of pegs, with each contact adding the score and the score determining how much damage is dealt to enemies.

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