This might be the first episode of New Releases containing zero full-priced games, so your wallet won’t hurt as much if you decide to pick up a few of this week’s big games. Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible lair is mixing things up with a different style of gameplay, while Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a return to form for the series. Killer Queen Black is a revamped version of the arcade cult classic, and Indivisible is combining action-RPG mechanics with platforming. Meanwhile, PS4 gets an exclusive this week with Concrete Genie.
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair — October 8
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch
2017’s Yooka-Laylee was a 3D platformer inspired by the Banjo-Kazooie series, featuring many of the same developers. The sequel, however, is more like Donkey Kong Country, with 2.5D levels to conquer. They’re all connected by an overworld with its own set of puzzles to solve and secrets to uncover.
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Concrete Genie — October 8
Available on: PS4
Concrete Genie sees you playing as Ash, a young boy whose town has been taken over by a force called the Darkness. To take it back, you’ll use your graffiti skills to create artsy monsters that actually come to life as “genies.” You can also freely paint to your heart’s content in PlayStation VR.
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Indivisible — October 8
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch
Indivisible might remind you of Skullgirls, and that’s because it’s made by the same team, using its signature hand-drawn art. The world of Indivisible is inspired by multiple cultures and mythologies, and it combines platforming with strategic RPG battles. How you arrange your party is key to winning each fight.
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Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince — October 8
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch
Trine 3 took the series into a full 3D world, but the fourth game is a return to 2.5D form. Pontius the Knight, Amadeus the Wizard, and Zoya the Thief are back, each with new skill trees full of special abilities. You’ll have to use them all to solve puzzles, fight bosses, and complete each stage. You can play through them solo or with friends in co-op.
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Killer Queen Black — October 11
Available on: PC, Switch
This is the home version of the arcade cult classic, where two teams compete for victory in one of three ways. You can win by collecting enough berries, riding the snail to the goal, or killing the enemy queen enough times. For the first time, you can take the competition online.
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October has more video games on the way. Next week, New Releases will take a look at The Witcher 3 and Overwatch on Switch, plus the return of an old favorite with Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville.
