Last week flew past, and we somehow overlooked a few things: The Quest of Ki from Namco’s Vs series popped up in the Archives, but beyond that, everything else was thoroughly handled on RFN 900.
The Horizon series seems to suffer from a release curse, always launching alongside some titanic title that steals its thunder. The original faced off against Breath of the Wild, the next installment found itself under the shadow of Elden Ring (massive, if not universally praised games), and even the remastered offering got drowned out during the same week Dragon Age hit the shelves. This week follows a familiar pattern as Lego Horizon Adventures takes a backseat to a duo of giants: Dragon Quest III HD-2D and Tetris Forever. Willem has already tackled a review of Tetris Forever, and we can expect the Dragon Quest III assessment coming soon.
Looking at what else is lined up, keep your eyes peeled for Petit Island—if you’ve caught the Wholesome Direct at slow speed, it might ring a bell. Plus, Irem is packaging a set of three classic shooters, and the EggConsole is delivering a fresh spin on the original Ys title.
North America Highlights:
- Dragon Quest III HD-2D, priced at $59.99 in the U.S. and C$79.99 in Canada, leads the pack.
- Next up is Lego Horizon Adventures, sharing the same price range.
- Goblin Slayer: Another Adventure – Nightmare Feast arrives at $39.99/$51.99, available from Friday.
- Tetris enthusiasts get their fix with Tetris Forever, debuting for $34.99/$44.99 on Tuesday.
- Fans of Little Big Adventure can dive into Twinsen’s Quest for $29.99/$39.99, and for those who like to explore, Petit Island goes for the same price.
- Flight simulation buffs can grab Aerofly FS Flight Simulator on Monday for $24.99/$28.99.
- A bundle of Irem’s Volume 2 comes in at $24.99/$34.99 and looks promising for shooter fans.
Meanwhile, under the Sales and Price Drops section, XSEED’s farm RPGs are seeing a price cut until the 20th, highlighted over at PSPrices and DekuDeals.
Across the Pond in Europe:
- Prices align closely with North America’s for Dragon Quest III HD-2D and Lego Horizon Adventures, tagged at €59.99 and €69.99 respectively, or £49.99/£59.99 in the UK.
- Friday’s big release is Goblin Slayer: Another Adventure, coming in at €39.99/£35.99.
- Tetris Forever hits the shelves earlier in the week on Tuesday for €34.99/£29.50.
- Petit Island, Cooking Cafe, and Twinsen’s Quest also feature prominently in the lineup at under €30/£30 each.
Japan’s Release Roundup:
- Similar to elsewhere, Lego Horizon Adventures hits at ¥7980, while Dragon Quest III HD-2D follows close behind at ¥7678.
- UFO Robot Grendizer finds its place with a unique title, pricing at ¥5280.
- Tetris Forever joins the fray for ¥3960, adding to the week’s competitive lineup.
- Bringing a classic taste, Aerofly FS Flight Simulator debuts for ¥4000.
Looking ahead, it’s a vibrant week for gaming across global markets with nostalgic releases, remastered classics, and some highly anticipated series continuations. Whether you’re interested in building in virtual worlds, reliving beloved pixelated quests, or simply rolling through a classic puzzle, this week has it all.
