The big deal this week? Oh, just the Drag x Drive trial for Switch 2. Yeah, I let that slip. Oops. Anyway, here’s what’s rolling up this first week of August—feels both chill and hectic, don’t ask me how. Remember that wild Gradius game they hyped in the last March Direct for Switch 1? Well, it’s crashing the party again. Lasers blazing, taking down that crazy NES Pro Wrestling boss. Never thought I’d see the day. And then there’s this other throwback—The House of the Dead 2 is back on the scene. Guess it’s Forever Entertainment’s doing. If you’re looking to mix things up, there are some anime vibes with Demon Slayer or Fate/Hollow Ataraxia on deck too.
Here’s something that made me chuckle: The Edge of Allegoria looks like someone took Pokemon RBY through an HD prism. Seems like a copyright tango, but not the worst offender by a long shot. And hey, Team17’s Ritual of Raven wants a word.
What did we overlook last week? Oh yeah, a Partner Showcase popping up with Chilling By The Fire. And yet, no Directs with a Saga Reveal—seriously, Square Enix, we’re good without it. Meanwhile, some 3DS nostalgia with Harvest Moons coming to Switch. Plus, Taito’s "Field Day" lands on Archives.
Now, about the EggConsole game and the Japanese skill requirement—good news if you’re action RPG savvy. The language thing could nerd things up if it gets too chatty, though.
North America
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is live for $59.99. Hit up Gradius Origins for $39.99, or if you’re into remakes, The House of the Dead 2 is at $24.99. There are fitness vibes with Fitness Adventure Pro at the same price. The Edge of Allegoria stands at $24.99 too. Don’t miss the turbo fun with Turbo Kid at $19.99 Tuesday.
Going further down the wallet rabbit hole—Ritual of Raven, Fruitbus, and Radiant have their own claims around the $20 mark. Oh, and Slopecrashers and Cats on Duty are making waves. Yarn Guardians and Zooparasite bring on the Friday feel. The hidden gems like Mortal Glory 2 are worth a peek too.
Sales scoop: Snag Roki at a cool 90% off until mid-August. Look it up on PSPrices or DekuDeals.
Europe
Things are heating up here too with Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 at €59.99. Do a Gradius Origins deep dive for €39.99, or catch the revived House of the Dead 2 at €24.99. Mixing it up with Fitness Adventure Pro? Same tag—€24.99. The quirky Edge of Allegoria holds at €24.99 as well.
You’ve got Turbo Kid and Slopecrashers teasing at their own price points, along with a bunch of other indie goodies like First Racer and Mystery Hotel. Don’t overlook sneaky deals like Mortal Glory 2.
Japan
I love how Yuukyuu no Tierblade drops at ¥7700. You’ve got Gradius Origins at ¥6380 if you miss some old-school flair. Loads of nostalgia with Turbo Kid and Ritual of Raven, and corpse party madness with Book of Shadows. House of the Dead 2 makes an appearance too—as it does.
If you like a little tactical dive, the Japanese version prices might just tickle your fancy—maybe check out the EggConsole thing for ¥880 but be warned, it may come with a side serving of talky-talky bits.
Alright, go explore and snag your favorites—there’s plenty on the menu!
