New Game Releases: September 7th-13th, 2017

From Rayman Legends’ journey onto the Nintendo Switch to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana’s launch across three different systems, this week offers a virtuous selection of visual indulgent titles. For those not delighted by platforming or action-driven combat, the next seven days is poised to also produce a number of petrol-powered titles, from NASCAR Heat 2 on console and PC to Drive Girls’ speeding onto Vita screens.

Header image: Drive Girls, PS Vita

Nintendo Switch
ACA NeoGeo: Blue’s Journey (digital, $7.99)
Double Dragon IV (digital, $6.99)
Lightspeer: Double Speer Edition (digital, $9.99)
Physical Contact: 2048 (digital, $4.99)
NeuroVoider (digital, $13.99)
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition (retail and digital, $39.99)
The Bridge (digital, $9.99)

PlayStation 4
Inside / Limbo Double Pack (retail, $29.99)
NASCAR Heat 2 (retail and digital, $49.99)
Senko no Ronde 2 (digital, $39.99)
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (retail and digital, $59.99)

Wii U
China Warrior (digital, $9.99)
Detana Twin Bee (digital, $5.99)

Xbox One
ACA NeoGeo: Blue’s Journey (digital, $7.99)
NASCAR Heat 2 (retail and digital, $49.99)
Walk the Light (digital, $6.99)

3DS
Crystareino (digital, $9.99)
Monster Hunter Stories (retail and digital, $39.99)

PS Vita
Drive Girls (retail and digital, $29.99)
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (retail and digital, $39.99)

PC
A Robot Named Fight! ($7.49)
Academia: School Simulator ($15.99)
Girls and Dungeons ($2.54)
Kingdom: The Far Reaches ($TBA)
NASCAR Heat 2 ($TBA)
Please Knock on My Door ($11.69)
Samurai Riot ($TBA)
Startide ($TBA)
Tooth and Tail ($19.99)
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana ($59.99)

Robert’s Pick: Thank goodness for Adol Christin’s sea-based misadventures, which have been the reoccurring impetus for a succession of some of the best action-role playing games around. After spending the last week with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, I can confirm that Nihon Falcom’s maintains their unblemished record of success. Built on a contenting storyline and combat that remains consistently absorbing, Ys VIII comes recommended without reservation. Expect a full review later this week.