Greetings, gamers! This one is a long one, so strap in!
We had some late arrivals in March, pretty much right after I had submitted last month’s post. Let’s start with those!
Princess Peach Showtime for the Switch (Rated E 10+) was my most-anticipated arrival. I thought it looked fun, and it’s (obviously) rare for you to play as Princess Peach in a narrative game. I ended up checking it out and it’s a fun premise! Princess Peach goes to see a show and ends up having to become part of the productions to save the theater from a malicious group. It’s worth playing if you’re a casual gamer and like Princess Peach!
The legend of legacy : HD remastered (Switch and PS4), rated T, looks like an interesting game. It is a remastered port of the 2015 Nintendo 3DS fantasy turn-based RPG in which you undertake the journey of one of its 7 characters. Each character has a different reason for being on their quest, and as you play the game those reasons are unveiled through bits of plot and lore garnered in the dungeons you conquer.
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus for the Xbox One (Rated M) arrived! Having played this game when it first came out on Steam, let me tell you… It’s intense. If you don’t know what this game entails, I will not spoil it for you. However, I will certainly say that (as a librarian) I love the fact that there is a game based around a literature club! There’s a fair amount of reading, as this is very much a visual novel. Even though the game has been out for a while, its port to the Xbox is a welcome addition to our collection. Don’t let the cover art fool you, this isn’t your average anime-style game. Hey, though, it does enforce the idea that I like to promote to the teens in the library- manga counts as reading!
As for the rest of the games that the libraries got this month, April was busy!
Alone in the Dark (PS5 & Xbox Series X), Rated M, was one I was looking forward to seeing. David Harbour (many of you know him from the Netflix show Stranger Things) lends his likeness and voice to the character of private detective Edward Carnby in this reimagining of the original 1992 game. If his character isn’t your thing, this game allows you to instead play as Emily Hartwood (portrayed by Jodie Comer)- both characters have unique situations, cutscenes, and scenarios, which encourages some replayability. It got mixed reviews, but from what I saw of it when I took it home, it was interesting. Set in the 1930s in a Louisiana psychiatric hospital, the characters are investigating the disappearance of Emily’s uncle. However, what they find is bound to be more sinister than either of them anticipates…
Dragon’s Dogma II, also rated M, was released on the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Considered a sort of sequel to the 2012 Dragon’s Dogma, this game takes place in the same realm as the first. The player assumes the role of their own customizable character called the “Arisen”, a title they received from a dragon that they must hunt down. Accompanied by pawns (NPC party members), the player must traverse across an expansive fantasy world to achieve their goal.
The physical version of Catan (Rated E) came for the Switch! Previously only available digitally, now you can borrow this from the library to experience the classic board game on your home console.
The Show 24, Rated E, came for the Switch and Xbox Series X. I am, admittedly, not a huge sports fan or sports gamer. However, my research indicates that this addition to the MLB games lineup is an overall good baseball simulator and well worth trying.
The Church in the Darkness (Rated M for the Switch & PS4) also came out, also being exclusively digital before. Set in the 1970s, players assume the role of Vic, an ex-officer who attempts to infiltrate a religious cult to get information about his nephew (who is a follower). Action, adventure, and a little stealthy exploration? Sounds like a challenge.
Touch detective 3 + The complete case files (Rated E) for the Switch was released. It includes the first two Touch Detective games and the previously unreleased third installment. The games are point-and-click mystery adventures and feature an adorable mushroom mascot companion.
South Park snow day!, which is Rated M, came out for the Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X. I would probably say I’m a South Park fan, but I’ve been out of the loop on its last several seasons. This game takes place after the games the Stick of Truth and the Fractured but Whole. Players become their own customizable “New Kid” and take part in the titular snow day that falls over the town of South Park. As the New Kid, you interact with townsfolk and fellow kids, adventuring and completing various quests. As the intro song says: “So, come on down to South Park and meet some friends of mine.”
Until the next level,
Miss Bryn
