PSN Weekly: Week of 10/10/2016

Special Mentions For Our Audience

Batman: Arkham VR – PS VR Digital, Retail

This title, based on the hit series of games, is one of the premier launch titles for the PS VR. Most of the criticisms leveled at it are that it is mostly a walking simulator, but there are very few complaints about the realism. So if you wanted to feel like Batman, this might be the closest you have been able to come yet.

Criminal Girls 2: Party Favors – PS Vita Digital, Retail

I’m still going to feature this game, because there is a lot about this series to recommend. Unfortunately we can’t seem to get these Criminal Girls games intact in the West, so I won’t be purchasing it myself. But check out the review from Steve to see if it’s something you would enjoy.

Dragon Quest Builders – PS4, PS Vita Digital (PS4 at Retail)

Meanwhile I’m slowly working my way through this game so that I can post up a review for the site. I will tell you that this game has a lot of Dragon Quest in it for a “Minecraft clone”. I’m really liking what I’ve seen and what I’ve played thus far. It’s a bit shocking that Square Enix kept this title’s release date today even with the PS VR onrush.

Eve: Valkyrie – PS VR Digital, Retail (Out 10/13)

This game is the killer launch title for many people, especially if you have always dreamed of being a fighter pilot in space. It is also quite the show of technology. To my eyes, this is probably the prettiest PS VR game yet. And when you have a game set in the world of EVE, you can bet that there will be some depth within.

Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live – PS VR Digital (Out 10/13)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9cQ1G9NRZQ

Let’s be honest. For a large sector of our audience, this is one of the first titles they would purchase for their PS VR. And there is definitely nothing wrong with that. Is this one worth the price of the peripheral? Probably not, but this pairing works on so many levels. So I’m hoping for even more Hatsune Miku on PS VR in the future.

Mantis Burn Racing – PS4 Digital (Out 10/12)

I would not normally feature racing games on this list. But when your racing game is a top-down one with an RPG style progression system, you officially have my attention.

Manual Samuel – PS4 Digital

This looks like a very fascinating and original indie game. Add on the humor element and, as long as the gameplay hooks are done well here, this one looks like an indie game that we will be happy to have on PSN.

Reus – PS4 Digital, Retail

This god game with giants hearkens back to the glory days of Black & White. That is, until you watch the trailer and see that cute 2D art style. But if you are going to be a tyrant, you may as well make it colorful.

Rez Infinite – PS4 Digital (Out 10/13, PS VR Compatible)

I have to be honest here. This game alone almost makes me want to buy a PS VR. I feel almost lucky that the pre-orders were sold out for the device. Even watching that review makes my wallet break out in a cold sweat.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration – PS4 Digital, Retail (PS VR Compatible)

Square Enix made another strange decision to release this game today, but it’s a little more understandable than Dragon Quest Builders. It’s a little more understandable because there are some minor PS VR sequences that were added to this title. More importantly, this was a major timed exclusive that Microsoft payed for on the XBox One, that is now finally available on the PS4.

SuperHyperCube – PS VR Digital (Out 10/10)

This first person puzzle game has been getting a lot of recent industry buzz as a very underrated launch title. I have not played it myself, but puzzle games do tend to be very popular in the early life of a new console.

Thumper – PS4 Digital (Out 10/10, PS VR Compatible)

If I actually owned a PS VR, this would also be one of my day one purchases. In the end, because it doesn’t require VR, I will almost certainly purchase this one anyway. There is a lot of Amplitude style in this game, but it also has it’s own particular flavor.

Valkyrie Drive Bhikkuni – PS Vita Digital, Retail

A new Marvelous title is always cause for notice around these parts. Add onto it the wonderful yuri anime set in the world of Valkyrie Drive, and this one will be featured on almost everyone over at Operation Rainfall’s Vita’s.

Other Releases

100ft Robot Golf – PS4 Digital (Out 10/10, PS VR Compatible)

Ace Banana – PS VR Digital (Out 10/13)

Aragami Collector’s Edition – PS4 Retail

The Assembly – PS VR Digital (Out 10/13)

Atari Flashback Classics: Volume 1 – PS4 Digital (Out 10/13)

Atari Flashback Classics: Volume 2 – PS4 Digital (Out 10/13)

Battlezone – PS VR Digital, Retail (Out 10/13)

Castle Invasion: Throne Out – PS4, PS Vita Digital

Driveclub VR – PS VR Digital, Retail (Out 10/13)

Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour – PS4 Digital

Gunjack, PS VR — Digital (Out 10/13)

Harmonix Music VR – PS VR Digital (Out 10/10)

Headmaster – PS VR Digital (Out 10/13)

Here They Lie – PS VR Digital (Out 10/13)

Job Simulator – PS VR Digital (Out 10/13)

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes – PS VR Digital (Out 10/13)

Loading Human: Chapter 1 – PS VR Digital, Retail (Out 10/13)

Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience – PS4 Digital, Retail

Payday 2: The Big Score – PS4 Retail

PlayStation VR Worlds – PS VR Digital, Retail (Digital out 10/10)

Rigs Mechanized Combat League – PS VR Digital, Retail (Out 10/13)

Solitaire – PS4 Digital

Super Stardust Ultra VR – PS VR Digital (Out 10/10)

Tropico 5 Complete Collection – PS4 Retail

Tumble VR – PS VR Digital

Until Dawn: Rush of Blood – PS VR Digital, Retail (Out 10/13)

Waddle Home – PS VR Digital (Out 10/13)

Wayward Sky – PS VR Digital (Out 10/10)

World War Toons – PS4 Digital (Out 10/13, PS VR Compatible)

WWE 2K17 – PS4, PS3 Digital, Retail

Yesterday Origins – PS4 Digital (Out 10/13)

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