Via GEMATSU:
*About
Alice Escaped! is an exploratory 2D action Metroidvania. Follow the adventures of Usada and Kotora, who have wandered into a strange wonderland of grimoires and must chase after a mysterious girl named Alice in order to return to their own world.
What awaits them in this mysterious world are strange yet familiar characters, such as Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, and Humpty Dumpty. Are they friends or foes? And why does the white rabbit Usamura have a zipper on his back?
And who exactly is this enigmatic girl hiding Alice in the deepest part of the world? Why is everyone trapped here, and— Well, you’ll have to play it to find out the rest!
A Stylish, Tag-Team Battle System
Swing Usada’s giant hammer to pulverize your enemies with powerful melee attacks, or use Kotora’s submachine gun and bombs to take out enemies froma distance. Switch between the two to chain impressive combos!
Taking out enemies builds up your Chance Gauge, which can be used to perform supporting attacks and devastating ultimate attacks. (Feature not included in the demo.)
The intensity builds in boss fights: whittle down their Shield Gauge to break their shields, letting you unleash a flurry of attacks. But beware: they’ve got a variety of powerful attacks to hit you back!
Characters
Usada and Kotora – Two friendly girls who have wandered into a mysterious world Usamura-san – A strange rabbit with a zipper on his back. Cheshire Cat – A cryptic feline who appears before Usada and Kotora and enjoys testing her skills against them. Perhaps she has another goal aside from just getting in their way…? Story
One summer’s day, Usada and Kotora go to the library to do their homework. While Kotora takes her studies seriously, Usada has her head in the clouds. She wanders over to a bookshed deep inside, returning with a big, thick book.
“I found this interesting-looking book!”
Kotora looks back at her quizzically. Suddenly, a slip of paper falls out from the book. The letter reads:
“Find Alice.”
As soon as they read the words, the two are enveloped in a blinding light.
Key Features
Character illustrations by the talented PicPicGram (Ninja Girl, Japanese School Life) (Ninja Girl, Japanese School Life). Developed by illuCalab (A Magical High School Girl). Two playable characters. Two difficulties to choose from.*
I think devs aren't from japan, but it has plenty of moe in it and it looks really cool.
From their web: Let's imagine that you have a game in which you care for a character. But could you imagine one day getting into that game yourself? MiSide is an adventure game with horror elements, telling the story of a simple guy who, for mystical reasons, finds himself in a mobile simulation. Appearing in the house he has just observed on his smartphone screen, the hero becomes confused. The stunned guy follows the instructions of a certain device he discovered in the bedroom. A few moments later, he is greeted by a pretty girl, whose image is also familiar to the young man from this mobile game.
You can DOWNLOAD the demo in their itchio
Ok, I tried this one when pre-released in gamepass and it was just an awful mess. But it seems now is cool?
Publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer uvula have announced to a T, a new game from Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi. It will be available for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, as well as via Xbox Game Pass.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
to a T is a 3D narrative adventure game developed by Keita Takahashi and the uvula team, with a strong focus on character, interaction, story and exploration. Play as a teenager (Teen), with a unique posture just trying to live a normal life in a small coastal town. Explore the town along with the help of Teen’s loyal dog and loving mother. While going to school and contending with bullies, Teen discovers a new ability granted to them by their extraordinary posture, and they start to uncover more about their mysterious lineage.
Key Features
Episodic Story – Take part in a story that unfolds over multiple days while Teen finds a way to fit in, and discovers a new found sense of self. Minigames – Control Teen in a variety of different scenarios that they encounter throughout their day. Maneuver Teen’s arm to reach for and interact with objects. Open Teen’s mouth to take a bite of food or a drink of water. From petting a dog, to eating breakfast, Teen can do a lot even if they have to do it in their own way. Explore Town – Outside of the main story, collect coins, find a beautiful vista point, visit all the shops around town, or hunt for interesting characters around town to talk to in free mode. Character Customization – Style Teen to your own liking. Purchase clothing from stores around town to expand your wardrobe and experiment with fun clothing combinations.
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Yoko Taro lost his iconic Nier mask and somehow found a more cursed replacement
(www.gamesradar.com)
lol
"this was yoko taro in his new mask he picked out at an LA costume store after it was lost at a bar (complete with slideshow pictures of the whole endeavor)"
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15 years later, this legendary visual novel is finally getting a Western release
(www.gamesradar.com)
Strange Shadow is a thrill adventure game where you run and hide from creepy giant creatures. During your space journey, you crash on a planet, You must return home somehow. Find a way to escape from the planet while escaping from the giant creatures lurking around you by using various actions!
“Cobysoft Co.’s monster-collecting visual novel is a glimpse into a gorgeous, chimerical 3D world inspired by ‘90s game box clay dioramas – but made purely with software.” - Edge
“I scarcely have an idea what's going on here, but it looks delicious.” - Rock Paper Shotgun
Dome-King Cabbage is an award-winning visual novel about a cloud-person named Mush nervously making their way to a job interview. Mush has to grapple with their ability to perceive the world through the lens of a monster-collecting RPG.
After getting in tune with their newfound extrasensory powers, Mush is drawn to Crumb Island, an elusive site where they can get the enigmatic title of “Dome-King.”
The narrative is told through an unmistakable, perception-bending style by the solo-developer Cobysoft Joe. Dome-King Cabbage is a vibrant collection of psychedelic visuals, warbled beats, and colorful stories that connect in a harmonious way because of this singular vision.
