Last week slipped by with a little gem — the arcade version of Famicom’s “Mystery Tower” appeared in the Archives, and we almost missed it.
Today is a significant milestone for me. It’s been ten years since I first moved into this apartment and accepted Neal’s offer to start writing for Nintendo World Report. You’d think such an anniversary might coincide with something like a Chrono Trigger re-release, or maybe the preload for the definitive edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X. But those hopes crash into reality, as the latter is set for Thursday. Or what about MLB 2025 enticing us with a Toronto Blue Jays team that plays like legends? Nope, that early access is due on Friday, and spoiler alert: the Jays aren’t quite the powerhouse you’d hope for.
What does this leave for us? Not much, to be honest, unless you’re counting the European-listed adventure game “On Your Tail,” which is a bit of a mystery regarding its broader availability, or the array of comic apps dropping in Japan. For anyone still holding out for Silksong, perhaps “Fate: Reawakened” might pique your curiosity.
### North America Releases
Here’s what you can expect stateside this week:
– “Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Familia Myth: Full Land of Water and Light” for $49.99
– “Fate: Reawakened,” landing on Wednesday for $24.99
– Racing into the mix, “Moorhuhn Kart 4” priced at $24.99
– Wednesday also sees the arrival of “The Phantom” for $22.99
– Adventure with “Beyond the Ice Palace 2” for $19.99 on Tuesday
– “Centum” becomes available at $14.99, also on Tuesday
– Starting Wednesday, you can dive into “Be Brave, Barb!” and “Expelled!” both at $14.99
– And don’t miss “Escape Site 13” for the same price
The list continues with more budget-friendly choices like “JustAxe” at $11.99 and the very appropriately titled “The Hungry Lamb” at a gentle $11.99. For something magical, “Witchroid Vania” casts its spell at $11.99.
As for things on the simulation front: “Alehouse Tavern Simulator” and “3D Don’t Die, Mr. Robot” both pop up on Wednesday at $9.99. Ending the week are titles like “Wine Factory Simulator” debuting Friday at $9.99 and the weekend-ready “Lost Oasis” at $6.99.
There’s an exciting sale to note: In celebration of Mario Day (Mar10), select Mario games are up to 75% off till the 17th. A perfect excuse to brush up on some classics or plunge into newer adventures. Be sure to check PSPrices or DekuDeals for any hidden gems.
### Europe Releases
Across the Atlantic, there’s a slightly different mix:
Headlining again, “Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?” for €49.99. Then, “On Your Tail” drops at €29.99 for those in Europe.
Notably on Wednesday, both “Fate: Reawakened” and “Be Brave, Barb” become available, priced at €24.99 and €13.95, respectively.
The list is dotted with fun diversions like “Moorhuhn Kart 4” for €24.99 and the mid-week “Beyond the Ice Palace 2” at €19.99. Plus, “Centum” and “Trap Yuri Garden” are both worth a glance.
For simulator fans, there’s “Alehouse Tavern Simulator” at €9.99 landing midweek, while later entries like “Wine Factory Simulator” get rolling on Friday for the same price.
### Japan Highlights
Across to Japan, exciting releases continue with “Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?” priced at ¥5680, while “Kalediscope of Phantom Prison 2” offers intrigue at ¥5280.
There’s “Mika and the Witch’s Mountain” at an affordable ¥2980 for those looking for fresh, enchanting narratives.
Whether it’s testing your trivia knowledge or exploring lifestyle simulators, there’s a range of budget-friendly apps to explore, with access starting from as low as ¥100.
Overall, it’s a varied week across regions, though perhaps not groundbreaking. Yet, in a sea of digital adventures, there’s always something to latch onto. If ever there was a time to try something out of your usual genre, this might just be it.
