RPGamer Round-Up: July 14 – July 21
This week’s content features a review for Echo Generation, plus an impression for SunnySide. We also have the latest staff #JRPGJuly update and a new Backtrack for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV.
RPGamer Latest Updates
Death end re;Quest: Code Z Gets New Trailer
Compile Heart released a new trailer for its upcoming RPG Death end re;Quest: Code Z. The video showcases the main cast, snippets of gameplay, and the Limited Edition of the game available in Japan.
Visions of Mana Introduces Aesh, More Details Provided
Square Enix and Ouka Studios revealed more details about their upcoming action RPG Visions of Mana. These new details include information about supporting character Aesh, the elemental vessels, and more.
Coridden Alpha Playtest Underway, New Trailer Released
Anshar Publishing announced the launch of an alpha playtest for Aftnareld’s upcoming action RPG Coridden. The playtest is planned to run until the end of this month and lets players access a substantial part of the main story.
RPG Cast – Episode 732: “Excited PoE Noises”
Kelley starts a Reddit fight. Robert learns about purrkour gaming. Pascal makes plans to be a booth babe. Chris eats the mic like it’s meat flavored cereal. Mung beans.
#JRPGJuly 2024 – Week 3 Round-Up
#JRPGJuly is in it’s third week. Let’s see how much progress the RPGamer staff is making with their games.
RPG Backtrack 314 – Cold Steel Finale
On this week’s backtrack, we bring a story arc that has crossed two decades, three console generations, and nine games together in one explosive finale. Kelley, Matt, and Josh were crazy enough to finish this story. Sounds like a Kiseki game to us.
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next Announced
A new River City game takes Kunio and company back to Ancient China. River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next will release worldwide in November.
Streets of Rogue 2 Early Access Pushed to October
tinyBuild and Matt Dabrowski announced a delay for Streets of Rogue 2’s Early Access launch. The Early Access version will now be available in October.
Echo Generation Review
’90s kids take note: Echo Generation answers the question of what would happen if The X-Files invaded small-town America. With impressive presentation values to boot, it’s an entertaining blast from the past worth checking out.
Path of Exile: Settlers of Kalguur Expansion Releasing Next Week
Grinding Gear Games revealed its newest expansion for Path of Exile. Settlers of Kalguur will see players building up a new trading hub when it launches next week.
New Release Round-Up (July 18, 2024)
The latest releases include Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, Dungeons of Hinterberg, and Gestalt: Steam & Cinder. Some older titles also get revivals with Jeanne d’Arc, Riviera: The Promised Land, and Vay.
Drova: Forsaken Kin Release Window Revealed
Just2D and Deck13 Spotlight revealed a release window for their action RPG Drova: Forsaken Kin. The title is planned to launch in Q4 2024 for PC and consoles.
Chrono Sword Gets Publisher
CFK announced that it will be publishing 21c.Ducks’ Soulslike action RPG Chrono Sword. The title features an isometric pixel art style and a story that involves time travel.
SunnySide Impression
Farming sim SunnySide is now available on PC and coming to consoles. After spending around a dozen hours with the game, it feels like it needs some extra time for its grand ambitions to be properly realised.
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road PlayStation, PC Beta Test Starting This Week
Level-5 announced a new worldwide beta test demo for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road. Players will be able to try the game on PC and PlayStation consoles for the first time this week.
Neverness to Everness Announced
Hotta Studio announced the free-to-play RPG Neverness to Everness. The title promises an open-world experience with an anime aesthetic powered by Unreal Engine 5.
Metal Slug Tactics Talks About Source Material Legacy
Dotemu and Leikir Studio released a new video for Metal Slug Tactics. Both companies and SNK, the owner of the Metal Slug IP, express how they feel about the run-and-gun series and the upcoming tactical RPG.
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder Released on Steam
After another slight delay, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is out now on Steam. The 2D sidescrolling RPG draws inspiration from classic 16-bit and 32-bit titles.
Yaoling: Mythical Journey Available on Steam Early Access
Rayka Studio’s creature-collecting RPG Yaoling: Mythical Journey is now out on Steam Early Access. The game, originally announced as Home of the Yokai, sees players travling various regions with their allied Yaolings in tow.
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