April 2023 Top 10 Video Game Releases
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE AWAKENED (REMAKE)
Description: Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US. A Lovecraft meets Sherlock Holmes crossover, The Awakened puts you up against the legendary Cthulhu Mythos. Investigate a series of mysterious disappearances, apparently linked to a dark cult that worships an Ancient God. Whatever their plan is, you must put a stop to it… or face unspeakable consequences.
Release Date: April 11, 2023
Platform: PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
Developer: Frogwares
Publisher: Frogwares
Genre: Puzzle, Lovecraftian, Horror, Mystery
Industry Rating: Teen
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TRON: IDENTITY
Description: In a new Grid, forgotten by its creator and left alone to evolve without User intervention, an unprecedented crime has been committed. The Repository stands at the center of this society. In the aftermath of a break-in, the future of this Grid hangs in the balance. TRON: Identity is a visual novel adventure following Query, a detective program tasked with uncovering the mystery of what was taken and by whom. Finding yourself in a world built on unstable foundations and filled with whispered knowledge, it’s up to you to question suspects and investigate your surroundings to piece together the truth. The decisions you make will actively influence the story, with a multitude of possible outcomes, good and bad – all depending on your carefully chosen words. You’ll interact with a number of intriguing characters, and decide whether to ally with them, spurn them, or even derezz them. However you choose to deal with them, you’ll need to recover their lost memories in your search for answers, puzzling your way through defragging Identity Discs. The world of TRON is growing.
Release Date: April 11, 2023
Platform: Switch, PC
Developer: Mike Bithell Games
Genre: Adventure, Visual Novel, Mystery
Industry Rating: Teen
MINECRAFT LEGENDS
Description: Discover the mysteries of Minecraft Legends, a new action strategy game. Explore a gentle land of rich resources and lush biomes on the brink of destruction. The ravaging piglins have arrived, and it’s up to you to inspire your allies and lead them in strategic battles to save the Overworld!
Release Date: April 18, 2023
Platform: PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
Developer: Mojang
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Genre: Strategy, Action, Tactical, Fantasy
Industry Rating: Everyone 10+
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HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST: BURNING SHORES
Description: South of the Tenakth Clan Lands, a millennia of volcanic eruptions and violent seismic activity has carved the ruins of Los Angeles into a treacherous archipelago. Experience the next chapter of Horizon Forbidden West, as Aloy pursues a sinister new threat to the planet, hidden among these dangerous, untamed wilds. The Burning Shores contains additional content for Horizon Forbidden West, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.
Release Date: April 19, 2023
Platform: Playstation 5
Developer: Guerrilla Games
Publisher: Playstation Studios
Genre: Action, Adventure
Industry Rating: Teen
COFFEE TALK EPISODE 2: HIBISCUS & BUTTERFLY
Description: Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.
Release Date: April 20, 2023
Platform: PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch
Developer: Toge Productions
Publisher: Chorus Worldwide
Genre: Interactive Fiction, Relaxing, 2D
Industry Rating: Teen
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DEAD ISLAND 2
Description: The much-loved zombie saga is back with a unique formula of horror, dark humor and over the top zombie-slaying, spanning an epic pulp adventure. Dead Island 2 is thrilling First-Person Action RPG, stylish, vibrant and flooded with zombie infection. Explore iconic, gore-drenched Los Angeles. Meet larger-than-life characters. Slay countless foes in exquisitely bloody detail, and evolve to become the ultimate Zombie Slayer! A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and save the world!
Release Date: April 21, 2023
Platform: PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Developer: Dambuster Studios
Publisher: Deep Silver
Genre: Action, Survival, RPG, Horror
Industry Rating: Mature
ADVANCE WARS 1+2: RE-BOOT CAMP
Description: Tanks for waiting, Advance Wars is back! Lead a cast of colorful characters in fun, turn-based battles with two classic campaigns from the beloved Advance Wars series fully remade from the ground up! Unleash your superior strategy skills and take on the baddies in this all-new spin on the beloved strategy series. This remake features two campaigns that cover the events of Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising!
Release Date: April 21, 2023
Platform: Switch
Developer: WayForward Technologies
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Strategy
Industry Rating: Everyone 10+
AFTERIMAGE
Description: Reveal the hidden secrets of a fantasy land in Afterimage! Explore the magnificent landscapes and ruins of an ancient metropolis, meeting mysterious colossal beings and adorable roaming spirits along the way. The thrilling adventure of this marvelous 2D hand-drawn world awaits you! One of the supreme deities created this vast world called Engardin, upon which natural wonders lie everywhere: gigantic volcanoes, steep canyons, deep seas and a tower that soars into the clouds. Encounter fantastic creatures during your journey: giant beasts wandering in fire, and spirits lurking in the depth of complicated labyrinths. Learn about your new friends, get to know their pasts and the agendas they hold. Engardin is alive with unknown secrets. Venture forth and feel free to explore wherever you like as a brave adventurer. Find out the stories that link each area, discover a concealed history and the truth of the world.
Release Date: April 25, 2023
Platform: PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
Developer: Aurogon Shanghai
Publisher: Modus Games
Genre: Metroidvania, Exploration, Anime
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STRAYED LIGHTS
Description: Explore a dark and oneiric world of rampant nature and corrupted cities. Embody a tiny being of light on its path towards awakening. Fight your inner demons and restore your balance.
Release Date: April 25, 2023
Platform: PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
Developer: Embers
Publisher: Embers
Genre: Combat, Action, Adventure, Souls-like
Industry Rating: Teen
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STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR
Description: The story of Cal Kestis continues in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, a third-person, galaxy-spanning, action-adventure game from Respawn Entertainment, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. This narratively driven, single-player title picks up 5 years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and follows Cal’s increasingly desperate fight as the galaxy descends further into darkness. Pushed to the edges of the galaxy by the Empire, Cal will find himself surrounded by threats new and familiar. As one of the last surviving Jedi Knights, Cal is driven to make a stand during the galaxy’s darkest times but how far is he willing to go to protect himself, his crew, and the legacy of the Jedi Order?
Release Date: April 28, 2023
Platform: Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Developer: Respawn Entertainment
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Action, Adventure, Souls-like
Industry Rating: Teen
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