What Are You Taking part in This Weekend? (February twenty fifth)

Jim Norman, Workers Author

Ahhh there may be a lot new on the market that I’m doing what I at all times do and retreating again into replaying some acquainted favourites for the one thousandth time.

I went again to my Layton playthrough after that Direct announcement received me every kind of giddy and I’ve been struggling to place it down. I am at present on The Spectre’s Name and I need to say, it nonetheless slaps. Talking of which, the Swap’s GBA library is filling me with pleasure after I assumed I would choose up The Minish Cap for “just some minutes” and now I am 4 temples deep with out displaying any indicators of slowing down — rattling, may this simply be my favorite recreation ever…

I additionally determined to return and have one other crack at Skyward Sword HD after placing it down for a short time — as a result of that is one thing that an individual with an enormous again catalogue would do, proper? It is treating me somewhat higher this time, although it is nonetheless not top-tier Zelda for me.

I would wish to lastly get Fireplace Emblem Interact behind me this weekend, but when I am being trustworthy, I am extra prone to begin replaying one other recreation as a substitute.

Ollie Reynolds, Workers Author

I’ve lastly determined to holster my arm cannon in the meanwhile with Metroid Prime Remastered; I’ve accomplished the sport twice now on Regular and Exhausting issue, so I really feel suitably happy.

So with that accomplished, I’ve began a brand new recreation on Stardew Valley, and this could be the fifth or sixth time I’ve determined to take action. I do not know why, however I actually battle to keep it up. I am hoping one thing will click on with this newest try, as a result of it is such a stunning world to get misplaced in.

Over on the Sequence X, I am at present taking part in by Psychonauts 2 once more. It is merely among the finest 3D platformers lately; I completely adore it.

Alana Hagues, Workers Author

There’s actually solely room for one recreation this weekend, and for some time in all probability — Octopath Traveler II. That is just about made for cosy nights in mattress with the OLED, is not it? Although admittedly, the tales are somewhat bit darker this time round. I suppose that is what Temenos is there for. A sassy, sarcastic cleric makes for a hilarious and fascinating character it seems.

Don’t fret, Theatrhythm Remaining Bar Line remains to be on the go, and with Chrono Cross’ latest patch, I have been checking into that on and off, if solely to take heed to Yasunori Mitsuda’s unimaginable soundtrack. Yasunori Nishiki (Octopath’s composer), nevertheless, may give Mitsuda a run for his cash. Significantly, go hear to those Octopath Traveler II samples.

Gonçalo Lopes, Reviewer

Metroid Prime Remastered’s ultimate boss is proving to be as large a nuisance because it was within the authentic recreation. I promised to complete the sport on stream and I’ll preserve stated promise this weekend. Octopath Traveler II is right here in all its HD-2D glory and whereas I stay up for delve into this new world, the previous world of Sylvarant continues to attract in Tales of Symphonia Remastered. Do you know that every one skits are absolutely voiced within the Japanese dub? That provides a variety of character to the principle roster.

Sport of the week is Xenogears. As a result of I’m not already taking part in sufficient JRPGs on Nintendo programs, I made a decision to revisit this unimaginable PS1 traditional. However now I realise the journey to slay God is 50+ hours. With so many new video games out each week, why do I preserve doing this to myself?

We hope you loved studying! Tell us what recreation you will be maining within the ballot above and go away a remark along with your gaming plans for the weekend!