Developed by PigeonDev and published by SometimesYou, Murder Inc brings a fresh take on the top-down shooter genre to the PS5. The game casts you in a shadowy urban nightmare, where you step into the shoes of a enigmatic hitman tasked with dismantling a sprawling criminal syndicate that grips the city in fear and corruption. It's all about calculated chaos, blending intense gunfights with moments of strategic pause in a world on the brink of madness.
Rise Eterna 2, for the PS5, is developed by Makee Games in collaboration with Ricci Cedric Design and published by Forever Entertainment. This tactical RPG sequel immerses players in a kingdom torn by conflict, where rival families battle for control of the throne while a vengeful force lurks in the shadows. At its core, the game explores themes of loyalty, empire-building, and retribution through a series of strategic battles and narrative-driven missions.
The protagonist, Jacht, is a steadfast soldier from the Athracian Empire, driven by a personal quest to revive his homeland's past dominance. Opposing him is Lua, the cunning leader of the Heroes Army, who embodies the revenge subplot. The story unfolds as a direct continuation from the original Rise Eterna, set several years later, weaving in lore from the first game such as the lingering aftermath of previous wars and the rise of destructive threats like the so-called Destroyer. It builds on established world elements, including political intrigue and heroic legacies, to create a mature tale of power struggles and moral dilemmas.
Developed by Ocean Drive Studio and published by the same, Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch is a tactical RPG with roguelite elements that serves as a standalone entry in the series, building upon the world established in the original Lost Eidolons.
The game casts you as an amnesiac survivor washed ashore on a fog-shrouded island teeming with undead horrors and imperial forces. Bound to a enigmatic witch named Sable who revives you upon death, your quest revolves around piecing together fragmented memories while battling to escape the island's curse. The narrative unfolds across three acts, blending themes of redemption, alliance, and supernatural intrigue in a fantasy setting scarred by war and otherworldly powers.
Developed by Viral Studios and published by HandyGames, Lethal Honor: Order of the Apocalypse is a roguelite hack-and-slash action game that plunges players into a shadowy post-apocalyptic world teeming with paranormal threats. The game centers on joining a clandestine organization dedicated to probing and combating otherworldly horrors that endanger humanity's existence.
Set on the enigmatic Wolf Island, players embark on perilous expeditions to expose hidden truths amid an eldritch apocalypse, blending intense combat with narrative discovery. The story unfolds as a mature, intricate tale of conspiracy and cosmic dread, delivered through integrated hand-drawn comic panels that reveal plot points during gameplay. It explores the island's sinister secrets and the organization's murky operations, with progression tied to repeated attempts that peel back layers of mystery.
The Last Zone is a third-person shooter survival game developed by Kodobur Games, where players take on the role of a lone defender in a zombie-mutant apocalypse. It combines wave-based horde defense with progression elements, tasking you to hold off increasingly brutal attacks on fortified gates while scavenging resources to upgrade your arsenal and fortifications.
Developed and published by JanduSoft, with core development handled by Mechano, Candy Rangers is a vibrant on-rails shooter released for the PS5. The game casts players as guardians of a whimsical world threatened by chaotic monsters known as the Unna, former harmonious beings cursed into destructive forms after exploiting nature's gifts.
Through a light-hearted campaign, you guide a team of rangers on a mission to restore balance by blasting away these foes across varied environments, with the narrative unfolding via brief cutscenes and unlockable memory snippets that highlight the characters' playful dynamics. At the heart of the experience are the four main protagonists including sisters Candy, Mint, Lemon, and Plum, who are quadruplet rangers each tied to a distinct color and firing style. Candy handles red beams that spread horizontally, ideal for sweeping wide groups, Mint's green shots arc vertically to hit overhead or low threats, Lemon's yellow blasts form diagonal crosses for angled coverage, and Plum's blue fire pierces straight ahead for precise, forward assaults.
Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer, for the Nintendo Switch, was developed by SideQuest Studios and published by eastasiasoft. The game originally launched on the PlayStation 3 back in late 2008, and the PS Vita in March of 2015, marking it as an early downloadable title for those consoles.
At its core, it's a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot 'em up where players pilot a high-tech fighter through waves of enemies in a futuristic setting, blending intense action with strategic weapon management to survive escalating challenges. The plot revolves around a distant future where a mysterious alien virus, known as the D'aarg, threatens humanity by corrupting both machinery and living organisms, turning them into hostile hybrids on a planet called Conceyta.