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Famitsu's Hottest Games of 2023
2023 saw the release of a lot of excellent games. Looking back over the year, this article will showcase the 25 most noteworthy games that you can pick up. Any of these titles tickle your fancy? Well, give them a shot!Hi-Fi RUSH
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From the series creator of “The Evil Within” (PsychoBreak in Japanese) and “Ghostwire: Tokyo” comes a rhythm action game from Tango Gameworks. This is an action game where you attack, defend, block and jump in rhythm with the beat of the music. From interacting with the environment, fighting enemies and even the cut scenes, everything is in tune with the music, resulting in a game where you can enjoy action with a satisfying musical session.Release Date: January 26, 2023
Platform: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Price: ¥4,150
Genre: Action, Music
Developer: Tango Gameworks
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Additional Information: Available to Xbox and PC Game Pass Members
Price: ¥4,150
Genre: Action, Music
Developer: Tango Gameworks
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Additional Information: Available to Xbox and PC Game Pass Members
Official Site: Japan | Worldwide
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A brand new entry into the RPG Series “Octopath Traveler”, first released in 2018. With the east and west being separated by an ocean, lots of cultures and a new generation of industries are blossoming in the fictional world of Solistia. With different birthplaces, travel objectives and differing skills, eight new travelers set off on their adventures.
Release Date: February 24, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC (Steam)
Price: ¥7,800
Genre: RPG
Developer: Square Enix Acquire
Publisher: Square Enix
Website: Japan | Worldwide
HOGWARTS LEGACY software (C) 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by Avalanche Software. WIZARDING WORLD and HARRY POTTER Publishing Rights (C) J.K. Rowling. PORTKEY GAMES, HOGWARTS LEGACY, WIZARDING WORLD AND HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia (C) and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
An open-world action RPG set in the fantasy novel series and universe of Harry Potter. Having access to spells and potions as a wizard, you will embark on a great adventure fighting evil in this wizarding world.
Octopath Traveler II
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A brand new entry into the RPG Series “Octopath Traveler”, first released in 2018. With the east and west being separated by an ocean, lots of cultures and a new generation of industries are blossoming in the fictional world of Solistia. With different birthplaces, travel objectives and differing skills, eight new travelers set off on their adventures.
Release Date: February 24, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC (Steam)
Price: ¥7,800
Genre: RPG
Developer: Square Enix Acquire
Publisher: Square Enix
Website: Japan | Worldwide
Hogwarts Legacy
HOGWARTS LEGACY software (C) 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Developed by Avalanche Software. WIZARDING WORLD and HARRY POTTER Publishing Rights (C) J.K. Rowling. PORTKEY GAMES, HOGWARTS LEGACY, WIZARDING WORLD AND HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia (C) and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
An open-world action RPG set in the fantasy novel series and universe of Harry Potter. Having access to spells and potions as a wizard, you will embark on a great adventure fighting evil in this wizarding world.
Release Date: February 10, 2023
PS4 & Xbox One: May 5, 2023
Switch: November 14, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Price: PS5 & Xbox Series X|S ¥9,878 / Digital Deluxe Edition: ¥10,978
Price: PS5 & Xbox Series X|S ¥9,878 / Digital Deluxe Edition: ¥10,978
PS4 & Xbox One: ¥8,778
Switch: ¥8,778
PC: ¥8778 / Digital Deluxe Edition: ¥9,878
Genre: RPG
Developer: Avalanche Software
Publisher: Warner Bros. Software
Website: Japan | Worldwide
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From Koei Tecmo’s Team Ninja, the creators of Nioh, comes a new Souls-like dark fantasy game set during China’s Three Kingdoms period. Using both weaponry and wizardry, you will knock away all foes standing in your way. When challenging difficult situations, you can easily level up and acquire upgrades on your way.
Developer: Avalanche Software
Publisher: Warner Bros. Software
Website: Japan | Worldwide
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
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From Koei Tecmo’s Team Ninja, the creators of Nioh, comes a new Souls-like dark fantasy game set during China’s Three Kingdoms period. Using both weaponry and wizardry, you will knock away all foes standing in your way. When challenging difficult situations, you can easily level up and acquire upgrades on your way.
Release Date: March 3, 2023
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Price: ¥8,580 / Digital Deluxe Edition ¥11,880
Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Team Ninja
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Website: Japan | Worldwide
PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo
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Called “PARANORMASIGHT FILE 23: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo” in Japanese, this game is set in the late 20th century in the late Showa period. A mix of nine men and women acquire curses from the seven mysteries of Honjo, in this horror-mystery adventure. Watch as their story unfolds, as their lives become intertwined due to the curses.
Release Date: March 9, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam), iOS, Android
Price: ¥1,980 / iOS & Android: ¥1,900
Genre: Adventure
Developer: Xeen
Publisher: Square Enix
Website: Japan | Worldwide
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A full remake of the 2004 classic Resident Evil 4 (Biohazard 4 in Japan). With the story, gameplay and graphics revitalized, this is a brand new revival for this survival-horror title.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam), iOS, Android
Price: ¥1,980 / iOS & Android: ¥1,900
Genre: Adventure
Developer: Xeen
Publisher: Square Enix
Website: Japan | Worldwide
Resident Evil 4 (2023 Remake)
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A full remake of the 2004 classic Resident Evil 4 (Biohazard 4 in Japan). With the story, gameplay and graphics revitalized, this is a brand new revival for this survival-horror title.
Release Date: March 24, 2023
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam)
Price: Standard Retail: ¥8,789 / Digital: ¥7,990
Deluxe Edition Retail: ¥9,889 / Digital: ¥8,990
Genre: Action-Adventure, Action-Survival
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Website: Japan | Worldwide
(C)Nintendo
A continuation to the 2017 release, “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.” With an expansion to Hyrule, your adventures now also encapsulate both the skies above and the depths below Hyrule. With a new set of skills, set off on your unimpeded journey in freedom.
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Website: Japan | Worldwide
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
(C)Nintendo
A continuation to the 2017 release, “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.” With an expansion to Hyrule, your adventures now also encapsulate both the skies above and the depths below Hyrule. With a new set of skills, set off on your unimpeded journey in freedom.
Release Date: May 12, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Price: Retail: ¥7,920 / Digital: ¥7,900
Genre: Action
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Website: Japan | Worldwide | The Famicast Review
Street Fighter 6
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A new entry into the Street Fighter fighting game franchise. Also included in addition to the one-on-one fighting game are various modes, including Fighting Grounds, a gigantic online lobby area called Battle Hub, and an action-RPG mode where you can learn the basics, called World Tour.
Release Date: June 2, 2023
Platforms: PS5, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam)
Price: Standard Edition
PS5/PS4 Retail: ¥8,789 / Download: ¥7,990
Xbox Series X|S & PC Digital: ¥7,990
Deluxe Edition
PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam) Digital: ¥10,490
Ultimate Edition
PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam) Digital: ¥12,490
Genre: Fighting
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Website: Japan | Worldwide
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The latest in the Final Fantasy series franchise, this time sees players having full control of fighting with summons, a first for this action RPG series. The story unfolds around a protagonist living in a world where nations are fighting over the control of crystals.
Release Date: June 22, 2023
Platforms: PS5
Price: Standard Edition: ¥9,900 / Digital Deluxe Edition: ¥12,100
Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Website: Japan | Worldwide
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From the creators of the Danganronpa series, Kazutaka Kodaka, Rui Komatsuzaki and Masafumi Takada of Too Kyo Games, and in collaboration with Spike Chunsoft, comes a brand new dark fantasy deduction action game. Set in the strange, odd and ever-raining city of Kanai Ward, you take control of amnesiac detective trainee Yuma Kokohead, while also possessed by a lovely Shinigami, as you try and solve a slew of unsolved cases.
Final Fantasy XVI
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The latest in the Final Fantasy series franchise, this time sees players having full control of fighting with summons, a first for this action RPG series. The story unfolds around a protagonist living in a world where nations are fighting over the control of crystals.
Release Date: June 22, 2023
Platforms: PS5
Price: Standard Edition: ¥9,900 / Digital Deluxe Edition: ¥12,100
Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Website: Japan | Worldwide
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code
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From the creators of the Danganronpa series, Kazutaka Kodaka, Rui Komatsuzaki and Masafumi Takada of Too Kyo Games, and in collaboration with Spike Chunsoft, comes a brand new dark fantasy deduction action game. Set in the strange, odd and ever-raining city of Kanai Ward, you take control of amnesiac detective trainee Yuma Kokohead, while also possessed by a lovely Shinigami, as you try and solve a slew of unsolved cases.
Release Date: June 30, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Price: Regular Edition: ¥6,980 / Digital Deluxe Edition: ¥9,980
Genre: Action, Adventure
Developer: Too Kyo Games
Publisher: Too Kyo Games and Spike Chunsoft
Website: Japan | Worldwide
(C) Nintendo
A new entry into the Pikmin series, where you instruct the mysterious Pikmin while exploring a planet. New additions to the series are the Ice Pikmin, the Glow Pikmin and a new canine space dog compatriot.
Release Date: July 21, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Price: Retail: ¥6,578 / Digital: ¥6,500
Genre: Action
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Website: Japan | Worldwide
(C)2023 TOYBOX Inc./Millennium Kitchen Co., Ltd.
Creator of the “Boku no Natsu Yasumi” (My Summer Holidays) series, Kaz Ayabe, comes a brand new Summer Holidays title. Enjoying the joys of a nature-rich country town, where one can enjoy fishing and bug catching, getting along with the locals, this is sure to bring a satisfying summer break. With a first-time full open world experience, you can now enjoy a seamless summer adventure.
Release Date: July 28, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Price: ¥6,578
Genre: Adventure, Simulation
Developer: TOYBOX Inc. & Millennium Kitchen
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft
Website: Japan |Worldwide
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The latest entry into the 3D mecha action game series “Armored Core” that debuted on the Playstation in 1997. With the ability of creating your own original mecha by swapping in and out parts, you will engage in colorful battles against difficult enemies. Afterwards, strengthen your armored core with newly acquired parts.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Price: Regular Edition: ¥6,980 / Digital Deluxe Edition: ¥9,980
Genre: Action, Adventure
Developer: Too Kyo Games
Publisher: Too Kyo Games and Spike Chunsoft
Website: Japan | Worldwide
Pikmin 4
(C) Nintendo
A new entry into the Pikmin series, where you instruct the mysterious Pikmin while exploring a planet. New additions to the series are the Ice Pikmin, the Glow Pikmin and a new canine space dog compatriot.
Release Date: July 21, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Price: Retail: ¥6,578 / Digital: ¥6,500
Genre: Action
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Website: Japan | Worldwide
Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Vacation
(C)2023 TOYBOX Inc./Millennium Kitchen Co., Ltd.
Creator of the “Boku no Natsu Yasumi” (My Summer Holidays) series, Kaz Ayabe, comes a brand new Summer Holidays title. Enjoying the joys of a nature-rich country town, where one can enjoy fishing and bug catching, getting along with the locals, this is sure to bring a satisfying summer break. With a first-time full open world experience, you can now enjoy a seamless summer adventure.
Release Date: July 28, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Price: ¥6,578
Genre: Adventure, Simulation
Developer: TOYBOX Inc. & Millennium Kitchen
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft
Website: Japan |
Armored Core 6
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The latest entry into the 3D mecha action game series “Armored Core” that debuted on the Playstation in 1997. With the ability of creating your own original mecha by swapping in and out parts, you will engage in colorful battles against difficult enemies. Afterwards, strengthen your armored core with newly acquired parts.
Release Date: August 25, 2023
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Steam)
Price: Standard Edition: ¥8,690 / Digital Deluxe Edition: ¥9,680
Genre: Action, Simulation
Developer: FromSoftware Inc.
Publisher: FromSoftware Inc. & Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Website: Japan | Worldwide
Sea of Stars
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An RPG from Canadian indie game studio, Sabotage Studio. Carrying out the responsibility of a Solstice Warrior, the two main characters embark on their journey. With a beautiful pixel-art style world to explore there is much to look forward to and enjoy in the jam-packed classic RPG.
Release Date: August 29, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Steam)
Price: Nintendo Switch Retail: ¥5,980 / Digital: ¥4,400
Playstation: ¥4,070
Xbox & PC: ¥4,000
Genre: RPG
Developer: Sabotage Studios
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Steam)
Price: Nintendo Switch Retail: ¥5,980 / Digital: ¥4,400
Playstation: ¥4,070
Xbox & PC: ¥4,000
Genre: RPG
Developer: Sabotage Studios
Publisher: Sabotage Studios & iam8bit (Physical Retail Edition)
Additional Information: Available on Xbox/PC Game Pass and PS Plus Extra Tiers
Website:Japan | Worldwide
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From Bethesda Game Studios, the creators of “The Elder Scrolls” and the “Fallout” series, comes this action RPG. With the stage set in the vastness of space, there are over 1,000 planets that you can freely explore. With gunfights happening in close quarters, you can freely swap between first-person and third-person points of view.
Additional Information: Available on Xbox/PC Game Pass and PS Plus Extra Tiers
Website:
Starfield
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From Bethesda Game Studios, the creators of “The Elder Scrolls” and the “Fallout” series, comes this action RPG. With the stage set in the vastness of space, there are over 1,000 planets that you can freely explore. With gunfights happening in close quarters, you can freely swap between first-person and third-person points of view.
Release Date: September 6, 2023
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Price: Standard Edition: ¥9,700 / Digital Premium Edition: ¥12,970
Genre: RPG
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Additional Information: Available on Xbox/PC Game Pass
Website: Japan | Worldwide
Lies of P
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With influence from Bloodbourne and Dark Souls comes this new Souls-like action game. The story takes place at the end of the 19th century, during the Belle Epoque, in the Victorian-esque city of Krat. Based on the fairy tale Pinocchio, you can enjoy the hardcore battles and story drawn in this ruthless world.
Release Date: September 19, 2023
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Steam)
Price: Standard Edition: ¥8,360 / Deluxe Edition: ¥9,680 (Digital Only)
Genre: Action, RPG
Developer: Neowiz Games & Round8 Studios
Publisher: Neowiz Games
Additional Information: Available on Xbox/PC Game Pass
Website: Japan | Worldwide
Fate/Samurai Remnant
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A collaboration between TYPE-MOON and Koei Tecmo brings about a new entry into the Fate series. Set in the Edo Period, a war is unleashed centered around the Holy Grail, The Waxing Moon Vessel. As with any Fate title, the story is deep and the battles are fierce, giving a realistic action RPG experience.
Release Date: September 28, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC (Steam)
Price: Standard: ¥9,680 / Digital Deluxe Edition]: ¥17,028
Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Omega Force, Kou Shibusawa, Aniplex, TYPE-MOON
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Website: Japan | Worldwide
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
(C)Nintendo
After about eleven years, a new side-scrolling Super Mario Bros. game has arrived. With new factors introduced that change the elements of the course, this is more of a “Wonder Bros” moniker.
Release Date: October 20, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Price: Retail: ¥6,578 / Digital: ¥6,500
Genre: Action
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Additional Information: Eligible for Nintendo Switch Game Voucher
Website: Japan | Worldwide | The Famicast Review
(C)2023 MARVEL
(C)2023 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. Developed by Insomniac Games, LLC.
The popular figurehead of Marvel's superheroes, Spider-Man has a new gaming entry titled Spider-Man 2. From the familiar developers of the Ratchet and Clank series, Insomniac Games, this time both Peter Parker and Miles Morales both partake in the spidey activities.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Price: Retail: ¥6,578 / Digital: ¥6,500
Genre: Action
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Additional Information: Eligible for Nintendo Switch Game Voucher
Website: Japan | Worldwide | The Famicast Review
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
(C)2023 MARVEL
(C)2023 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. Developed by Insomniac Games, LLC.
The popular figurehead of Marvel's superheroes, Spider-Man has a new gaming entry titled Spider-Man 2. From the familiar developers of the Ratchet and Clank series, Insomniac Games, this time both Peter Parker and Miles Morales both partake in the spidey activities.
Release Date: October 20, 2023
Platforms: PS5
Price: Standard: ¥8,980 / Digital Deluxe Edition: ¥9,980
Genre: Action
Developer: Insomniac Games
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Website: Japan | Worldwide
Dave the Diver
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During the day, you dive into a blue hole to catch fish, and during the night the caught fish are prepared and served to customers in your sushi restaurant. This game brings a hybrid blend of ocean exploration adventure and restaurant management.
Release Date: October 26, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Price: ¥2,400 (Digital Only)
Genre: RPG, Adventure, Simulation
Developer: Mintrocket (owned by NEXON)
Publisher: Mintrocket
Additional Information: PC (Steam) Official Release was 28 June 2023. Priced at ¥2,400.
Website:
Alan Wake 2
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A sequel to 2010's Alan Wake, protagonist Alan Wake is trapped in a world of darkness as he writes about Saga Anderson, a female FBI agent who is in pursuit of a serial murder case.
Release Date: October 27, 2023
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Price: Standard Edition: ¥6,600 / Deluxe Edition: ¥8,800
Genre: Action Adventure
Developer: Remedy Games
Publisher: Epic Games Publishing
Website: Japan | Worldwide
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Originally released back on the Playstation in 1998, this is a remake of the popular RPG, “Star Ocean Second Story.” With both the field and dungeons remade in full 3D, the characters themselves also received a 3D pixel rendition in this release.
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Price: Standard Edition: ¥6,600 / Deluxe Edition: ¥8,800
Genre: Action Adventure
Developer: Remedy Games
Publisher: Epic Games Publishing
Website: Japan | Worldwide
Star Ocean The Second Story R
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Originally released back on the Playstation in 1998, this is a remake of the popular RPG, “Star Ocean Second Story.” With both the field and dungeons remade in full 3D, the characters themselves also received a 3D pixel rendition in this release.
Release Date: November 2, 2023 / PC (Steam): November 3, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC (Steam)
Price: ¥6,578
Genre: RPG
Developer: Square Enix & Gemdrops Inc.
Publisher: Square Enix
Website: Japan | Worldwide
(C)SEGA
Taking back control of Kazuma Kiryu, you find out the events that have happened since Yakuza 6: The Song of Life occurred. There are now two fighting styles to swap between, Yakuza and Agent, as well as a colosseum to enjoy big battles.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC (Steam)
Price: ¥6,578
Genre: RPG
Developer: Square Enix & Gemdrops Inc.
Publisher: Square Enix
Website: Japan | Worldwide
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
(C)SEGA
Taking back control of Kazuma Kiryu, you find out the events that have happened since Yakuza 6: The Song of Life occurred. There are now two fighting styles to swap between, Yakuza and Agent, as well as a colosseum to enjoy big battles.
Release Date: November 9, 2023
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Price: ¥5,940
Genre: Action Adventure
Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios
Publisher: Sega
Additional Information: Available on Xbox/PC Game Pass
Website: Japan | Worldwide
Super Mario RPG (2023 Remake)
(C) Nintendo/SQUARE ENIX
Characters: (C) Nintendo, (C) SQUARE ENIX
A remake of the popular action RPG from 1996’s Super Nintendo / Super Famicom title, Super Mario RPG. Besides just a graphical update, there are new Switch additions brought to the game: the Sound Player and Monster List.
Release Date: November 17, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Price: Retail: ¥6,578 / Digital: ¥6,500
Genre: RPG
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Website: Japan | Worldwide
(C) 2023 Wizards of the Coast and Larian Studios. All rights reserved.
Larian Studios is a registered trademark of the Larian Studios Games Ltd affiliates.
Wizards of the Coast, Baldur's Gate, Dungeons & Dragons, D&D, and their respective logos are registered trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC
An RPG where the elements and rules were adapted from the tabletop RPG Dungeons & Dragons. This is a game where the story unfolds depending on the situations and choices the player chooses, which could result in drastic changes.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Price: Retail: ¥6,578 / Digital: ¥6,500
Genre: RPG
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Website: Japan | Worldwide
Baldur’s Gate 3
(C) 2023 Wizards of the Coast and Larian Studios. All rights reserved.
Larian Studios is a registered trademark of the Larian Studios Games Ltd affiliates.
Wizards of the Coast, Baldur's Gate, Dungeons & Dragons, D&D, and their respective logos are registered trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC
An RPG where the elements and rules were adapted from the tabletop RPG Dungeons & Dragons. This is a game where the story unfolds depending on the situations and choices the player chooses, which could result in drastic changes.
Release Date: December 21, 2023 (Japanese Version)
Platforms: PS5, PC*
Price: ¥8,580
Genre: RPG, Simulation
Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Larian Studios, Spike Chunsoft (Japanese Version)
Additional Information: Japanese PC Version Sold through Larian Studios.
Website: Japan | Worldwide
How was this look at 2023 from both Famitsu and The FamiKatsu? Have you played a few of the titles on this list and are looking for more games to fill in your time? Hopefully you enjoyed this one-off piece.
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