Michael Fontanini, Author at oprainfall https://operationrainfall.com/author/megafont/ Video Games | Niche, Japanese, RPGs, Localization, and Anime Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:19:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/operationrainfall.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-cropped-mi2odycI.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Michael Fontanini, Author at oprainfall https://operationrainfall.com/author/megafont/ 32 32 56883004 REVIEW: ConnecTank https://operationrainfall.com/2022/01/10/review-connectank/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=review-connectank#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=review-connectank https://operationrainfall.com/2022/01/10/review-connectank/#respond Mon, 10 Jan 2022 14:00:53 +0000 https://operationrainfall.com/?p=328468 Today we suit up and prepare for battle in ConnecTank for Nintendo Switch.

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oprainfall | ConnectTank Title ConnecTank Developer YummyYummyTummy, Tamatin Entertainment Publisher Natsume Inc. Release Date September 28th, 2021 Genre Action, Adventure, Multiplayer, Puzzle Platform PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 Age Rating ESRB: E for Everyone Official Website

ConnecTank is a unique action game that blends a bit of rogue-lite with a touch of puzzle and some tank battles. Throw in a quirky story about making deliveries in a tank, a cartoon aesthetic, and goofy music, and you have the full package. Do you have what it takes to best your foes and get your deliveries to their destinations?

ConnecTank | Finneas Fat Cat XV
You start out working as a courier for Finneas Fat Cat XV, but later you can work for others.

Each mission features an overworld map where you get to choose your route. The path you take determines which foes you will encounter, and which shops you will have a chance to visit. Some foes are more powerful than others, so choosing your route is important. You may also want to choose a route because it has more enemies who will net you tank parts. Once you unlock all the parts for a given tank, it will become available for you to select before missions.

ConnecTank | Mission Map
Each mission has a map made up of hexagonal tiles and paths for you to traverse that may be many screens long.

Upon bumping into an enemy tank, battle commences. Each tank battle begins with an assembly phase. You must set up conveyor belts to connect your assembly machine to your cannon. Then you can start throwing in scrap to create ammo. You’ll need to use scrap carefully by following one of the three recipes at the top of the tank deck. If you don’t, you will create weak trash ammo. Ammo comes in three colors: red, blue, and yellow. They have a triangle, similar to the weapon types in Fire Emblem. Red beats yellow, yellow beats blue, blue beats red. Sometimes, the enemy tank can spawn enemies on your deck. You’ll need to take them out to stop them from wreaking havoc with your machines! If you die, you’ll fall back to the mission select screen.

ConnecTank | Battle
Battles can vary greatly in length depending on the perks and ammo types you have available.

Each ConnecTank battle earns you a bit of money. You can spend it in shops you encounter on the mission map or save it for later. In between missions, you can use it to unlock new ammo types and perks. Different ammo types have various perks, both good and bad. For example, one might take up two lanes on the top of the screen as it hurdles toward your enemy. Another might inflict burn damage, or even bounce back at you in some cases.

ConnecTank | Shopping between missions
In between missions, you can spend money to unlock new ammo types and tank perks that can appear randomly in the game.

The missions you take on in ConnecTank determine which of the business titans will rule in the end. You can see this on the TV in the top-right of the screen on the mission select screen. At first, you can only do one preselected mission from Finneas Fat Cat XV each time. However, after you get through the tutorial missions, you’ll have a selection to choose from.

Connectank | Mission selection
The mission selection screen starts giving you a number to choose from after the initial tutorial missions.

ConnecTank is a fun little game to be sure. It will keep you busy for a while, especially if you aim to complete and unlock everything as far as ammo types and perks. You’ll be looking at 20-30 hours at least. ConnecTank is available on the Nintendo Switch eShop for $29.99, as well as on other platforms. Can you blast your way through foes and stay in one piece, to get your packages where they need to go?

Review Score
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Gnosia Steam Release Gets Delayed to Early 2022 https://operationrainfall.com/2022/01/01/gnosia-steam-release-gets-delayed-to-early-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gnosia-steam-release-gets-delayed-to-early-2022#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gnosia-steam-release-gets-delayed-to-early-2022 https://operationrainfall.com/2022/01/01/gnosia-steam-release-gets-delayed-to-early-2022/#respond Sat, 01 Jan 2022 10:58:50 +0000 https://operationrainfall.com/?p=328367 Sci-fi deduction RPG, Gnosia, for Steam has been pushed back until early 2022.

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oprainfall | Gnosia

 

PLAYISM has unfortunately said that on Steam the science-fiction deduction RPG, Gnosia, was delayed. It will now arrive on the platform at an as-yet-undisclosed date early this year.

The developers (Petit Depotto) also apologized for the delay and stated that the release date will be revealed in an upcoming announcement. The game has already launched on the PlayStation Vita and Nintendo Switch consoles. However, they say the Steam version needed more time to have the same quality level as those versions.

The “Gnosia” is an unknown threat, and the crew of a ship stranded in space must deal with this threat. They decided that it was necessary to send any suspicious crew members to be put into “cold sleep” to protect the rest. The question is, which crew members are deadly Gnosia. Players will have to figure out who they are are by collecting information and following it to them. Your abilities may improve, but it will get harder to discern who the suspicious crewmen are. This will happen as you face increasingly larger numbers of both crew and Gnosia on the ship.

Gnosia is a social deduction RPG on Steam that is priced at $24.99. It supports English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.

 

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Nintendo Download For 12/30/2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/12/30/nintendo-download-for-12-30-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-12-30-2021#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-12-30-2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/12/30/nintendo-download-for-12-30-2021/#respond Fri, 31 Dec 2021 02:27:42 +0000 http://operationrainfall.com/?p=328348 This week's Nintendo Download ends the year with a trio of new eShop titles and sales.

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This week’s Nintendo Download is a very small one for sure. A handful of sales and new eShop titles are waiting below, though.

 

Featured Games


Unfortunately, we have no featured games to check out for this week.

 

Current Sales


The sales scene is a bit busier than last week. Nintendo’s current gold point’s offer from last week is still ongoing, ending on January 5th. Grab select games from the eShop and get double the My Nintendo gold points you normally would.

Finally, several sales from last week are about to close:

  • Indie World Holiday Sale (30 games up to 75% off – ends Dec. 31st.)
  • Serenity Forge Winter Holiday Extravaganza (8 games up to 80% off – ends Dec. 31st)
  • The Quantum Astrophysics Guild Indie World Holiday Publisher Sale (12 games up to 85% off – Ends Dec 31st)
  • Annapurna Interactive Indie World Holiday Sale (12 games and one DLC up to 70% off – ends Dec. 31st)
  • Humble Games Winter Sale (17 games and three DLCs up to 75% off – ends Dec. 31st)
  • Finji Indi World Holiday Sale (3 games up to 60% off – ends Dec. 31st)

Meanwhile, we have a couple of new sales in this week’s Nintendo Download:

  • Capcom Holiday Sale (20 games and one DLC up to 75% off – ends January 3rd.)
  • Very Merry Ubisoft Holiday Sale (7 games and 4 DLCs up to 75% off – ends January 4th.)

 

As always, check out Nintendo’s sales page for full details on all current sales.

 

New eShop Titles


Next up, the new eShop titles section is another super short one in this Nintendo Download:

 

Board Game/Puzzle:

 

First-Person:

 

Shmup:

 

 

That does it for the final Nintendo Download of 2021. This is also the last one I will be doing, as I am leaving oprainfall. Take care everyone and have a happy new year!

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The last Nintendo Download before the holidays is a bit busier, especially in terms of sales and new eShop games.

 

Featured Games


The first featured title in Nintendo’s press release this week is Rocket League. The sports/racing game first released in late 2017. It is now free-to-play on the Nintendo Switch. Dive into the mayhem. “Unlock items in Rocket Pass, climb the Competitive Ranks, compete in Competitive Tournaments, complete Challenges, enjoy cross-platform progression and more!”

 

Fortnite – Winterfest 2021 unleashes special quests, presents, and Spider-Man: No Way Home outfits. The Winterfest activities will close on January 6th, 2022.

 

The third featured title this week is Garden Story. Take on the role of the Guardian of the Grove. Help the residents take back their grove by combating the spreading rot that threatens to consume it. You’ll need the help of your fruit-shaped friends to help you in this adventure. Check out our review for a deeper dive.

 

The last entry in the featured section this week is Cozy Grove. The game’s winter update just launched. Along with it comes a new snowy winter festival with new outfits, decorations, and snowball fights.

 

Current Sales


This time around, the sales scene is much busier for this Nintendo Download than it was last week, as you may have guessed. First of all, Nintendo has another double gold points offer running until January 5th. The offer nets you double the normal gold points when you buy certain games. They include:

  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons
  • Mario Kart 8: Deluxe
  • Super Mario 3D World + Bowser Fury
  • Miitopia
  • Luigi’s Mansion 3
  • Both Luigi’s Mansion 3 DLCs

 

Moving on, this week’s holiday sales include the following:

  • Indie World Holiday Sale (30 games up to 75% off – ends Dec. 31st.)
  • Serenity Forge Winter Holiday Extravaganza (8 games up to 80% off – ends Dec. 31st)
  • The Quantum Astrophysics Guild Indie World Holiday Publisher Sale (12 games up to 85% off – Ends Dec 31st)
  • Annapurna Interactive Indie World Holiday Sale (12 games up to 70% off – ends Dec. 31st)
  • Humble Games Winter Sale (17 games up to 75% off – ends Dec. 31st)
  • Finji Indi World Holiday Sale (3 games up to 60% off – ends Dec. 31st)

 

As always, check out Nintendo’s sales page for full details on all current sales.

 

New eShop Titles


This week’s new games section is a busier one than other recent Nintendo Download collections:

We have one really unusual game this week, Captain U, which just launched on the Wii U. Moving on, here are the new Switch games that joined the eShop this week:

 

Adventure:

 

Arcade:

 

Crafting/Farming:

 

Puzzle:

 

Retro:

 

Simulation:

 

Sports:

 

Upcoming Games


The upcoming games section is a bit bigger in this week’s Nintendo Download, too:

Launching December 24th:

 

Launching December 25th:

 

Launching December 26th:

 

Launching December 27th:

 

Launching December 28th:

 

 

That wraps up the last Nintendo Download before Christmas. Happy Holidays everyone!

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Sea of Stars Confirms Nintendo Switch Release + Trailer https://operationrainfall.com/2021/12/17/sea-of-stars-confirms-nintendo-switch-release-trailer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sea-of-stars-confirms-nintendo-switch-release-trailer#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sea-of-stars-confirms-nintendo-switch-release-trailer https://operationrainfall.com/2021/12/17/sea-of-stars-confirms-nintendo-switch-release-trailer/#respond Fri, 17 Dec 2021 21:35:31 +0000 http://operationrainfall.com/?p=328184 Sea of Stars developer announces Switch launch for the turn-based RPG and drops a brand new trailer.

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oprainfall | Sea of Stars

 

Indie game developer, Sabotage, has announced that Sea of Stars, its upcoming turn-based RPG, will be coming to the Switch next holiday season. Sabotage does warn, however, that this release window may change should the game need more time in development. They want to properly finish and polish up the game before its launch.

A new trailer was also unveiled at the recent Nintendo Indie World event. The new trailer includes footage exclusively from the Switch version of the game. Optimization of the Switch version has already been underway for some time they say. Sabotage also announced that Kakehashi Games is helping with Japanese and Korean translations. They also did the localization of The Messenger.

 

Sea of Stars is a follow-up to The Messenger, which launched in 2018. Both games take place within the same universe. This new one follows Valere and Zale, two young solstice warriors who must take on The Fleshmancer. They must take on the evil alchemist’s monstrous creations and stop him.

In order to defeat opponents, players will need to utilize adaptive strategy, careful timing, pre-emptive attacks, and more. There are a total of six different party members in Sea of Stars. Each character is packed with a unique personality and combat style, but experimentation is the key to success. The game also emphasizes pitting players against meaningful encounters rather than repetitively sending players into the same fights time and again.

Key Features

  • Engaging Turn-based Combat: Pressing the action button in sync with the animations increases damage output while reducing incoming damage. Along with timed hits, combat features multi-character combo attacks, boosting, and a strategic “locks” system offering options to play with different damage types in order to hinder enemies while they are channeling powerful attacks or spells, all in an immersive take on the genre; no random encounters, no transitions to separate battlefields, and no grinding.

  • Unshackled Traversal: Swim, climb, vault, jump off or hoist up ledges as you traverse seamlessly through the world with a navigation system based on platformer expertise that breaks free from the classic bound-to-the-grid tileset movement.

  • A Story Rich Adventure: Dozens of original characters and story arcs will take you on a captivating journey. Sometimes epic, sometimes silly, and other times emotional, Sea of Stars does its RPG duty of exploring classic themes of adventure and friendship, while also being chock-full of the unexpected twists and events you’d expect from a Sabotage production.

  • All Fun, No Tedium: Enjoy combat without fear of hitting a wall and having to grind for experience or items; in Sea of Stars, defeat requires a change in battle plans, not hours of repetition to better the odds in a rematch.

  • A World You Can Touch: There are many ways to hang out in the world of Sea of Stars if you feel the need for a change of pace in your adventures. Sailing, cooking, fishing, stopping by a tavern to listen to a song or play the infamous tabletop game known as “Wheels”…every system has been designed to deliver an experience that pays respect to retro classics, while rethinking in some areas to offer a smooth and modernized experience.

  • Radiant Lighting: Dynamic light effects pairs with a world-influencing day/night cycle to make every area feel truly alive, pushing the traditional visual limits of classically-styled 2D pixel-art games; the only way to properly tell the story of heroes conjuring the powers of the Sun and the Moon.

 

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Nintendo Download For 12/16/2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/12/16/nintendo-download-for-12-16-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-12-16-2021#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-12-16-2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/12/16/nintendo-download-for-12-16-2021/#respond Fri, 17 Dec 2021 02:27:48 +0000 https://operationrainfall.com/?p=328155 This week's Nintendo Download is just a bit quieter than previous weeks, but still has a number of new games.

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With December about half gone, we have a new handful of featured games this week. If you’re an interested Nintendo Switch Online member, you can also try out Don’t Starve: Nintendo Switch Edition for a handful of days until December 21st at 11:59 pm PT.

 

Featured Games


The 2D side-scrolling action platformer, Dungeon Munchies, just launched for Nintendo Switch yesterday. You’ll be hunting monsters to use as ingredients to help Undead-Chef, Simmer, create delicious dishes to chow down on!

 

Also available on Switch as of yesterday is the board game collection, Let’s Play! Oink Games. From deep-sea treasure hunts, catching a rogue, recovering astronaut supplies, to startup investing, there are a number of board games to choose from. Furthermore, all of the games can be played in either local or online mode.

 

Painting adventure, Chicory: A Colorful Tale also landed on the Switch yesterday. This is a game about becoming somebody in a coloring book world. Superstar artist, Chicory, has vanished and along with her so has all the color in the land. You happen to be her biggest fan. So naturally, it’s up to you to take her place by wielding the Brush. You’ll help friends, solve puzzles, explore, and make a difference in the world!

 

The Switch also gained stealth, puzzle-adventure, Timelie, yesterday. Scroll back and forth through time like you’re watching a video. Foresee the future to break free from the past. Control a young girl who possesses precognitive abilities and a cat at the same time. Timing their actions will be important in helping them progress and ultimately escape from the past.

 

Coming on December 17th, we have puzzle-platformer, Aspire: Ina’s Tale. One day, Ina awakens to find she’s been sleeping in a strange tower. After awakening, she must begin searching for a way out. As her adventure unfolds, she’ll uncover the reasons for being locked away here, and discover that she can be so much more than her past self. Unfortunately, the closer she gets to escape, the farther she is from innocence.

 

Current Sales


This Nintendo Download sees a very quiet sales scene. The only thing to talk about is the fact that one item from last week is still ongoing through December 20th. It is none other than the Warner Bros. Games Holly Jolly Sale.

As always, check out Nintendo’s sales page for full details on all current sales.

 

 

New eShop Titles


In this Nintendo Download, we have a smaller load of new eShop titles this week:

The most unusual new title of the bunch is Moonbound, which actually just launched on the Nintendo 3DS. Next, let’s move on to the Switch games:

 

Adventure:

 

Board Game:

 

Card-Based:

 

Platformer:

 

Puzzle:

 

Retro:

 

Shooter:

  • RTO 3 (first-person shooter)

 

Simulation:

 

Visual Novel:

 

 

Upcoming Games


The upcoming games section this week is the quietest one we’ve had in a while, with a quartet of new titles:

 

Launching on December 17th:

 

Launching on December 20th:

 

Launching on December 22th:

 

 

With that, the third Nintendo Download of December is in the books. The holidays are getting dangerously close now! Take care.

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Elden Ring Gets Most Anticipated Game Award Plus Trailer https://operationrainfall.com/2021/12/10/elden-ring-gets-most-anticipated-game-award-plus-trailer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elden-ring-gets-most-anticipated-game-award-plus-trailer#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elden-ring-gets-most-anticipated-game-award-plus-trailer https://operationrainfall.com/2021/12/10/elden-ring-gets-most-anticipated-game-award-plus-trailer/#respond Sat, 11 Dec 2021 04:53:43 +0000 https://operationrainfall.com/?p=328021 Elden Ring wins "Most Anticipated Game Award" and drops a brand new story trailer.

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oprainfall | Elden Ring

 

As you may be aware, the fantasy action RPG, Elden Ring, earned the “Most Anticipated Game Award” last night during The Game Awards 2021 event. During the show, they also dropped a brand new story trailer for the game. Naturally, FromSoftware and BANDAI NAMCO wish to thank both fans and the judges for this honor. Elden Ring is set to arrive in the Americas on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on February 25th.

The brand new Elden Ring trailer shows off more of the game and sheds new light on the bloody past of the game’s massive world. It is a world full of mysteries and formidable foes. Since the game is rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB, you’ll have to hop over to YouTube to view it:

 

Last but not least, here are some key features of the game:

• A Vast World Full of Excitement
A vast world where open fields with a variety of situations and huge dungeons with complex and three-dimensional designs are seamlessly connected. As you explore, the joy of discovering unknown and overwhelming threats await you, leading to a high sense of accomplishment.

• Create your Own Character
In addition to customizing the appearance of your character, you can freely combine the weapons, armor, and magic that you equip. You can develop your character according to your play style, such as increasing your muscle strength to become a strong warrior, or mastering magic.

• An Epic Drama Born from a Myth
A multilayered story told in fragments. An epic drama in which the various thoughts of the characters intersect in the Lands Between.

• Unique Online Play that Loosely Connects You to Others
In addition to multiplayer, where you can directly connect with other players and travel together, the game supports a unique asynchronous online element that allows you to feel the presence of others.

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Nintendo Download for 12/09/2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/12/09/nintendo-download-for-12-09-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-12-09-2021#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-12-09-2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/12/09/nintendo-download-for-12-09-2021/#respond Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:41:42 +0000 http://operationrainfall.com/?p=327927 This Nintendo Download is led by four featured games and a new Game Awards sale.

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Welcome to the second Nintendo Download of December. The featured list, led by Life is Strange: True Colors, is a tad longer than last week. The sales section has grown more active, while the new eShop titles list has dwindled in size a bit more this week.

 

Featured Games


Life is Strange: True Colors arrived on the Switch two days ago. As such, the next era of the series is now playable on the go. Alex possesses the ability (or maybe curse) of being able to experience and take in the emotions of others. She can even manipulate these feelings. Furthermore, Alex can also see these emotions as colored auras. However, as fate would have it, this ability becomes pivotal in finding the truth after her brother dies in a “so-called accident”.

 

Loop Hero just hit the Nintendo Switch today. The Lich has spiraled the world into chaos by plunging it into a timeless loop. Use an expanding deck of cards to place terrain, buildings, and enemies. You’ll also need to collect powerful loot for each hero class, which will aid them in future battles. Meanwhile, you’ll also want to expand the survivors’ camp, and unlock new cards, classes, perks, and guardians. Can you end the cycle of chaos that plagues the land?

 

Also just launching today is the crafting game, Wytchwood. You are a mysterious witch in the woods living in a world of gothic fables. Collect ingredients to brew enchantments. Research new spells and cast judgment on various characters and creatures. The moral of the story is up to you, so what is it?

 

Next up, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon lands on the Switch on December 13th. Shovel Knight will find himself up against tons of foes and bosses. Along the way, he’ll obtain better equipment, too. Adventure as your favorite heroes in a roguelite puzzle hybrid as each twist of this tale unfolds before you. Alternatively, you can also take on a buddy in some friendly competition.

 

Nintendo Switch Online

As you may have heard, Paper Mario has now joined the N64 library on Nintendo Switch Online.

 

Current Sales


This Nintendo Download sees the sales scene getting a touch more active again. The only thing that was in this section last week has since ended.

However, as you may know, the Game Awards are happening tonight. As it happens, Nintendo has a new opportunity going: Winner & Nominee Deals. This sale includes 17 titles up to 30% off, along with 9 DLCs. It runs through December 15th and includes names like:

 

We also have the Warner Bros. Games Holly Jolly Sale. You can get up to 85% off on the following trio of titles through December 20th:

 

As always, check out Nintendo’s sales page for full details on all current sales.

 

New eShop Titles


This Nintendo Download has a much shorter list of new eShop titles this week, as we approach the holidays.

 

FPS:

 

Puzzle:

 

Racing:

 

Retro:

 

RPG:

 

Shmup:

 

Upcoming Games


The upcoming games list in this week’s Nintendo Download is a tad shorter, but not by too much. So let’s take a look:

 

Launching on December 10th:

 

Launching on December 13th:

 

Launching on December 14th:

 

Launching on December 15th:

 

That wraps up the second Nintendo Download of December. It’s been cold here lately, so stay cozy out there!

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Fly Me to the Moon Music Video Celebrates Endwalker Launch https://operationrainfall.com/2021/12/03/fly-me-to-the-moon-music-video-celebrates-endwalker-launch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fly-me-to-the-moon-music-video-celebrates-endwalker-launch#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fly-me-to-the-moon-music-video-celebrates-endwalker-launch https://operationrainfall.com/2021/12/03/fly-me-to-the-moon-music-video-celebrates-endwalker-launch/#respond Sat, 04 Dec 2021 01:03:03 +0000 https://operationrainfall.com/?p=327799 Sia and Square Enix release a new Fly Me to The Moon music video to celebrate a new Final Fantasy XIV Online expansion.

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oprainfall | Fly Me to the Moon Video

 

Square Enix has partnered with the nine-time Grammy nominee, Sia. The result is the new Fly Me to The Moon music video. It celebrates the December 7th launch of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. Once it arrives, players will even journey to the moon in the game. The video celebrates the nearly decade-long growth that Final Fantasy XIV Online has undergone so far. To date, over 25 million players have stepped into the MMORPG around the globe so far.

Sia has also teamed up with NASA to create Floating Through Space, a song celebrating the Ingenuity test flight. It can be found on her latest album and directorial movie debut Music. She has also written songs for many famous singers.

The new Fly Me to The Moon video is inspired by Final Fantasy XIV Online and of course, includes vocals by Sia. It brings the story to life in a new way, and fans can also listen to it on a number of different digital music services. Among them are Amazon Music, iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, and more.

Meanwhile, Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker will arrive for PC, Mac, and PlayStation 4 next week on December 7th. The Endwalker expansion pack will cap off the Hydaelyn and Zodiark story arch, which started in the A Realm Reborn expansion pack. The events of the Endwalker expansion see Warriors of Light run into disaster on a scale they’ve never seen before. Their quest will even take them to the moon and the farthest corners of Hydaelyn, as new and old players alike embark on brand new adventures.

 

 

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Nintendo Download For 12/02/2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/12/02/nintendo-download-for-12-02-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-12-02-2021#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-12-02-2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/12/02/nintendo-download-for-12-02-2021/#respond Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:04:55 +0000 http://operationrainfall.com/?p=327773 This week, Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain leads the Nintendo Download.

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The first Nintendo Download of December brings a handful of new featured titles headed by Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain. Meanwhile, the sales scene has died down considerably, but we have plenty of new eShop games again this week.

 

Featured Games


A series of activities designed to bend your mind awaits you in Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain. You can start honing both your speed and skills when the game launches tomorrow for Nintendo Switch. Take on friends or family in four-player matchups! There are also varying difficulties, which means “a kid can hold their own against an adult”.

 

Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition also arrives tomorrow. Wander and explore Disney-themed worlds and hang around with beloved characters. Take on plenty of challenges and live your dream life!

 

Danganronpa Decadence is a physical visual novel collection that brings you four games starting on December 3rd. The final one is a bonus title with a board game style. Inside the collection you’ll find:

 

Finally, our last featured game this week, Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space, will arrive on the 8th of December. This is a remaster of the second season of the episodic series. Team up with a six-foot canine detective, Sam, and an energetic rabbit-like thing named Max. The series has been going now for over 30 years in both comic books and video game form.

 

Current Sales


This Nintendo Download has a far quieter sales scene. All of the ones from last week have ended (except for one), as you might have expected.

The one that is still active ends tonight at 11:59 pm PT. It is none other than the Danganronpa Anniversary Editions + Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp Digital Pre-Order Sale.

As always, check out Nintendo’s sales page for full details on all current sales.

 

New eShop Titles


This Nintendo Download once again has a medium-sized list of new eShop games fresh on the eShop.

 

Adventure:

 

Action:

 

Arcade:

  • Mind Scanners (“retro-futuristic psychiatry simulation in which you diagnose the citizens of a dystopian metropolis”)

 

Music:

 

Platformer:

 

Puzzle:

 

Racing:

 

Retro:

 

RPG:

 

Shooter:

 

Sports:

 

Visual Novel:

 

 

Upcoming Games


We have another medium-sized list of upcoming games arriving in the next week in this Nintendo Download:

 

Launching on December 3rd:

 

Launching on December 7th:

 

Launching on December 8th:

 

 

That concludes the first Nintendo Download of December 2021. This will also be one of my last ones, as I am leaving oprainfall at the end of the year since the only constant in life is change. It’s hard to believe I’ve already been here nearly a decade!

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Twogether Brings Teamwork and Puzzle-filled Adventure to PS4 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/25/twogether-brings-teamwork-and-puzzle-filled-adventure-to-ps4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=twogether-brings-teamwork-and-puzzle-filled-adventure-to-ps4#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=twogether-brings-teamwork-and-puzzle-filled-adventure-to-ps4 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/25/twogether-brings-teamwork-and-puzzle-filled-adventure-to-ps4/#respond Thu, 25 Nov 2021 21:07:12 +0000 https://operationrainfall.com/?p=327646 Help Sam and Rafi escape the dark Hexacells research facility through the power of teamwork in Twogether: Project Indigos.

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oprainfall | Twogether: Project Indigos Chapter 1

 

Twogether: Project Indigos Chapter 1 is a third-person puzzle adventure that just launched on the PlayStation store (PlayStation 4). It is available only as a digital title for $8.99. Two youth (Sam and Rafi) find themselves trapped within the walls of the dark Hexacells research facility. If they are to escape, they will have to learn the art of teamwork, cooperation, and friendship.

Rafi possesses telekinetic powers while Sam can teleport himself. They’ll have to utilize each other’s special abilities as a team to overcome the puzzles and obstacles that lay ahead. The two will have to pay close attention to their surroundings for clues as to what to do next and how to get one step closer to freedom.

 

As you make your way through the dark halls of the Hexacells research facility, you’ll discover the value of true friendship. Sam and Rafi will have to solve puzzles and uncover the dark secrets of this place along the way.

The press release highlights some of the key features of Twogether: Project Indigos Chapter 1:

 

KEY FEATURES

  • Combine Rafi and Sam’s supernatural powers to solve puzzles. Like an obscure escape room, you’ll have to consider every detail of the hexacells facilities, as the environment will play a key role to overcome those obstacles
  • Teleport to unreachable places with Sam while you move objects from a distance with Sami to break away from Hexacells
  • Discover the true meaning of friendship in a single player adventure where cooperation will be vital to ensure success
  • Discover the true nature of the Hexacells lab, a dark research facility where children with supernatural powers are abducted.”

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Nintendo Download For 11/25/2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/25/nintendo-download-for-11-25-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-11-25-2021#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-11-25-2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/25/nintendo-download-for-11-25-2021/#respond Thu, 25 Nov 2021 19:58:34 +0000 https://operationrainfall.com/?p=327640 This week's Nintendo Download is shorter in some areas but full of Black Friday deals and sales!

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The final Nintendo Download of November is upon us. It’s hard to believe it’s Thanksgiving here in America already, but here we are. So be thankful for what you have.

 

Featured Games


Step into the life of an everyday deer starting today in DEEEER Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game. Tear through the city with your special deer abilities: your stretchy neck, your pointy horns, and more! You can play with other animals or unleash your primal rage upon the city! Why? Because you hate the city perhaps? Or maybe you’re just having a shitty day? Does it matter?

 

Unlike the previous game, Little Bug isn’t out until tomorrow. Nyah is an eight-year-old girl living in a city who finds herself in a fantasy world full of danger. Within this land lurk hostile pink spirits. Collect items that hold fragments of her young life, which she keeps in her lunchbox. You’ll need to piece them together to uncover her story.

 

 

Current Sales


This Nintendo Download features a full sales section, as you no doubt expected. The one thing we covered last week (the Danganronpa Anniversary Editions + Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp Digital Pre-Order Sale) is still ongoing until December 2nd.

First off, you can check out Nintendo’s Black Friday deals over here. They include switch bundles and games with deals at various retailers.

 

As for the Switch eShop, we have the ‘Tis the Season to Save sale active until November 30th. Save up to 50% on 50 different games. Meanwhile, the SEGA/ATLUS Black Friday sale ends on November 30th and gives you up to 80% off on 31 games and 5 DLCs.

Next, we have the Capcom Cyber Deals sale, which also ends on November 30th. This one has deals up to 60% off on 26 games and 3 DLCs. This one includes names like Resident Evil and Mega Man of course.

The Jackbox Games Cyber Deals sale, like the others, ends on November 30th. Within it, you’ll find six games with prices slashed.

In the Konami Cyber Deals sale, you’ll find another six games, also with slashed prices until November 30th. These include names like Contra and Castlevania.

We also have the Ubisoft Cyber Deals sale going until November 30th as well. It features 10 games and four DLCs up to 75% off. They include names like Assassin’s Creed and Immortals Fenyx Rising.

The EA Cyber Deals sale not surprisingly also runs until November 30th. Save on six different games and two DLCs.

 

As always, check out Nintendo’s sales page for full details on all current sales.

 

New eShop Titles


For this Nintendo Download, our pile of new eShop games is a bit smaller but still quite varied:

 

Adventure:

 

Arcade:

 

Card-Based:

 

Horror:

 

Lifestyle:

 

Puzzle:

 

Retro:

 

Simulation:

 

Shooter:

 

Survival:

 

Upcoming Games


The upcoming eShop games list in this week’s Nintendo Download is the shortest we’ve had in a while.

 

Launching on November 26th:

 

Launching on November 27th:

 

Launching on November 30th:

 

That wraps up the last Nintendo Download of November. And of course, Happy Thanksgiving if you celebrate it today!

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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Are Out Now https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/19/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-are-out-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pokemon-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-are-out-now#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pokemon-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-are-out-now https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/19/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-are-out-now/#respond Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:40:28 +0000 http://operationrainfall.com/?p=327471 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are now available on the Switch.

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oprainfall | Pokémon Shining Pearl | Logopedia | FanPokémon

It’s time to return to the Sinnoh region and become the best trainer there is! Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl have just arrived on the Nintendo Switch! The pair of adventures have been remade on the hybrid console for a new generation of players. Originally released on the Nintendo DS in 2006, these games now include some more modern features pulled from newer entries in the franchise.

Step back into the Sinnoh region and meet Professor Rowan. Then team up with Chimchar, Piplup, or Turtwig and set out for adventure! There is plenty to explore in the region, such as the Grand Underground. You’ll also find yourself up against Team Galactic, so you’d better make sure your team is well-trained and ready for battle. Your opponents will only get stronger the deeper into the adventure you go after all.

You can get the legendary Dialga in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Palkia in Pokémon Shining Pearl. There is also a bundle pack that includes both of the games. So if you “gotta catch ’em all”, you can. The Pokémon Company is excited to finally bring these remakes to trainers everywhere. So, will you be picking up either or both of these games for your Switch?

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Nintendo Download for 11/18/2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/18/nintendo-download-for-11-18-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-11-18-2021#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-11-18-2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/18/nintendo-download-for-11-18-2021/#respond Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:39:15 +0000 http://operationrainfall.com/?p=327453 This week's Nintendo Download is led by Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl!

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This week’s Nintendo Download is led by Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Both of these arrive tomorrow. The Twitch app has also now arrived on the Nintendo Switch, giving you plenty of streaming content to watch!

 

Featured Games


Pokémon Brilliant DiamondPokémon Shining Pearl are arriving on the Nintendo Switch tomorrow. The Nintendo DS adventures have been remade for a new generation of Pokémon trainers! The developers have also added modern features from some of the newer games in the series as well. Are you ready to hit the road again in the Sinnoh region and become the best trainer there ever was?

 

Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is already out on the Switch as of a couple of days ago. Assemble a team of champions and explore Bilgewater. If you dare, venture out to uncover the mystery of the Black Mist at the Shadow Isles in this turn-based RPG.

 

Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story is also now available on the Nintendo Switch. This fast-paced rhythm runner game sees you take on the role of Ziggs, a Hexplosives expert. Blast your way through the various neighborhoods of Piltover to the beat of the music. Unleash as much chaos as you can muster!

 

Death’s Door brings a new adventure to the Switch on November 23rd.

“Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous, but it’s honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen, and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death – where creatures grow far past their expiry and overflow with greed and power. “

 

 

Current Sales


This Nintendo Download sees a very quiet sales scene at the moment. However, the Danganronpa Anniversary Editions + Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp Digital Pre-Order Sale we covered the last couple of weeks is still active until December 2nd.

That’s actually all that’s going on for now in terms of sales. As always, check out Nintendo’s sales page for full details on all current sales.

 

New eShop Titles


We have another big list of new eShop games to check out in this Nintendo Download, so here they are:

 

Adventure:

 

Action:

 

Arcade:

 

Education:

 

Music:

 

Platformer:

 

Puzzle:

 

Racing:

 

Retro:

 

RPG:

 

Shooter:

 

Simulation:

 

Sports:

 

Strategy:

 

Survival:

 

Visual Novel:

 

Upcoming Games


The upcoming games section is a little shorter this week, but still well above average size. So let’s jump right in:

Launching on November 19th:

 

Launch on November 23rd:

 

Launch on November 24th:

 

Time is flying. It’s hard to believe, but there is only one more Nintendo Download left in November. See you next time and take care!

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SteamWorld Headhunter Led the Thunderful World Showcase https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/12/steamworld-headhunter-led-the-thunder-world-showcase/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=steamworld-headhunter-led-the-thunder-world-showcase#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=steamworld-headhunter-led-the-thunder-world-showcase https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/12/steamworld-headhunter-led-the-thunder-world-showcase/#respond Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:03:33 +0000 http://operationrainfall.com/?p=327403 The Thunderful World Digital Showcase detailed sixteen new and previously announced games.

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oprainfall | SteamWorld Headhunter

 

The Thunderful World Digital Showcase on November 10th was led by SteamWorld Headhunter. The Thunderful Games event featured a total of 16 different games in all. Their goal was to unveil exciting new titles in their lineup and to provide updates on previously announced ones.

SteamWorld Headhunter is a colorful and stylized third-person cooperative adventure. However, there is of course a “head-popping” twist! The game aims to maintain the style the series is known for while transitioning into the realm of 3D games.

 

The new press release highlights six of the 16 games from the showcase. The second one is the Xbox/Windows Store exclusive, The Gunk. It will launch on December 16th, and it will be on Xbox Game Pass. You’ll be able to play it on Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S.

The Gunk is a third-person sci-fi exploration adventure about a duo of gritty space haulers, Rani and Becks, struggling to make a buck as they chance upon a mysterious planet laden with a wealth of natural resources. While cashing in on the planet’s seemingly bountiful riches, they encounter the gunk and realise its detrimental effect on the planet, creating a moral dilemma for the duo.”

 

Wavetale is already on Stadia and is coming to PC and Consoles in 2022. The third-person action-adventure features a heart-warming story and stirring soundtrack with hand-drawn visuals.

“Explore an open sea and the decaying archipelago of Strandville as you take control of Sigrid, a young girl who befriends a mysterious shadow that provides her with the power to walk on water. Speed through the waves, swing yourself from housetops with your net, and defeat an old nemesis to save the citizens of the islands, all with a bit of help from the shadows down below—and your cranky grandmother.”

 

Coming to PC, Xbox Series X | S, and PlayStation 5 on December 7th is White Shadows. It’s a cinematic 2.5D puzzle platformer with monochromatic visual stylings. Follow the story of Ravengirl as she tries to escape the dystopian White City!

“The White City combines an industrial steampunk aesthetic with that of a sci-fi dystopia, resulting in a truly unique setting. This modern fable offers a relatable human story laced with social criticism.”

 

From Regular Studio comes Togges, a 3D platformer where players need to spread and stack adorable cubes known as Togges. Combine their colors and abilities to solve puzzles and make your way through the world. You’ll also need to interact with the denizens of this world.

 “Togges is chock full of open-ended levels set across stunning environments: from a futuristic city in the Savannah, to a realm made entirely of carrot cake, the universe is a strange and wonderful place indeed! With its hilarious story, innovative gameplay and gorgeous visuals, Togges is every platforming fans’ dream.”

 

The press release rounds things out with Cursed to Golf, a golf-like adventure. This one is coming to PC and consoles sometime in 2022. You are a Golf Champion trapped in Golf Purgatory after you were halted by an unfortunate lightning strike! If you want to make it back to the world of the living, you’ll have to overcome 18 “dungeon-like holes”.

“This new look at the game gives a quick overview of the story and the Ace Cards, one of the key gameplay mechanics that will give you an upper hand against the devilishly difficult holes of Golf Purgatory. There’s so much still to share about what makes Cursed to Golf a real hole in one, so keep your eyes peeled for more soon!”

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Nintendo Download For 11/11/2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/11/nintendo-download-for-11-11-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-11-11-2021#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-11-11-2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/11/nintendo-download-for-11-11-2021/#respond Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:37:08 +0000 http://operationrainfall.com/?p=327387 This Nintendo Download is led by several major featured titles, while other sections have quieted down.

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This week the Nintendo Download is led by several major new titles. Meanwhile, things have quieted down a bit in the sales and new/upcoming sections. However, there are still plenty of new eShop titles coming.

 

Featured Games


Our first featured game this week, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition just launched. Play the three classics Grand Theft Auto IIIGrand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on your switch whenever and wherever you want. The games have been updated with quality-of-life touches like improved graphics and GTA V-style controls and targeting.

 

Our next game, Shin Megami Tensei V, lands on the switch tomorrow. During a simple walk home, the protagonist ends up unconscious and buried! Upon waking, he finds himself in an apocalypse-torn wasteland called Da’at, a new, ravaged version of Tokyo. Fortunately, salvation reaches him before demons could get to him, and he joins forces with his savior to become a powerful new being. His path forward will dictate no less than the fate of the world!

 

STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic is available now on the Nintendo Switch. The classic RPG takes place four millennia before the Galactic Empire. You are the final hope of the Jedi Order, as countless Jedi before you have already fallen to the Sith. It’s up to you to master the Force to save the Republic. Will you triumph or join the ranks of the dark side?

 

Finally, we round out this section with The Wild at Heart, which arrives on November 16th. Two runaways must piece together the mysteries of this lost realm. A growing herd of odd creatures is yours to control. Use them to battle monsters, repair broken roads, and solve puzzles in a deep, interconnected world.

 

Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo Switch Online members can try out The World Ends with You: Final Remix in a free trial until 11:59 p.m. on November 23rd. Meanwhile, the follow-up game, NEO: The World Ends with You is 30% off until 11:59 p.m. on November 19th.

 

Current Sales


This week’s Nintendo Download has a much quieter sales scene than previous weeks.

We have a couple of items that are still on-going, including the Pikmin 3 Deluxe double gold points offer in the Switch eShop, and the Danganronpa Anniversary Editions + Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp Digital Pre-Order Sale. The former ends on November 13th, while the latter runs until December 2nd.

As always, check out Nintendo’s sales page for full details on all current sales.

 

New eShop Titles


Things are quieting down in the Nintendo Download this week as far as new/upcoming eShop games, but we have a fair few here:

 

Adventure:

 

Arcade:

 

Full-motion Video (FMV) game:

 

Music:

 

Platformer:

 

Puzzle:

 

Retro:

 

Simulation:

 

Sports:

 

Upcoming Games


The upcoming games area in this Nintendo Download has quieted just a bit from previous weeks, but is still sizable:

 

Launching on November 12th:

 

Launching on November 13th:

 

Launching on November 16th:

 

Launching on November 17th:

 

Well, that wraps up this Nintendo Download for November 11th! Have a great weekend!

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REVIEW: Tormented Souls https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/08/review-tormented-souls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=review-tormented-souls#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=review-tormented-souls https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/08/review-tormented-souls/#respond Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:00:49 +0000 http://operationrainfall.com/?p=327177 Overcome fear and brave Winterlake mansion in Tormented Souls.

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oprainfall | Tormented Souls Title Tormented Souls Developer Duel Effect, Abstract Digital Publisher PQube Limited Release Date August 27th, 2021 Genre Action, Adventure, Horror Platform PC (Steam), Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 Age Rating PEGI 18 Official Website

Tormented Souls is a survival horror game inspired by the classic Resident Evil games and the Alone in the Dark series. Step into the shoes of Caroline Walker as she investigates Winterlake, a horrible mansion that went on to become a hospital. Uncover the truth in the disappearance of two twin girls along with the dark secrets of this wretched place! Terrible, unspeakable things have taken place within these walls.

Tormented Souls | Mysterious Mirror
A mysterious mirror that can take you to another area.

As you explore Winterlake, you’ll encounter nasty monsters. For example, the Wheel Monsters are in wheelchairs. According to the website, they were once elderly dementia patients abandoned by their families. Their new caretakers then turned them into the hostile abominations they are now. These are certainly not the only deformed monstrosities you’ll see, though. Some spit from a distance to deal damage. Meanwhile, the monster in the picture below is stationary and attacks if you try to walk by.

Tormented Souls | Monsters
A stationary monster that will attack should you try to pass. Better kill it first!

Tormented Souls aims to be a classic-style horror game. That means it also contains puzzles utilizing items you’ve found. Some items can be combined into new things like weapons, while others are just used once. You’ll also find diary entries scattered about the mansion, which reveal various bits of dark and unsettling lore.

Tormented Souls | The Bowels of the Mansion
Caroline delves deep into the bowels of Winterlake.

As you might expect, Tormented Souls features movement and combat that has the clunky sort of feel of classic survival horror games. This can of course make combat a bit trickier at times, but it aims to stay true to the classics of the genre. The gameplay is simple but enjoyable. Also, the game has a limited save system like those classics. You have to collect reels of tape to record your progress. This is similar to collecting ink in Resident Evil so you could save your progress via a typewriter. However, save reels are pretty sparse in the early game when you’re learning the ropes, which can result in repeating stuff you already did a lot when you die.

Tormented Souls | The Father
Caroline unexpectedly bumps into a man of God early in her adventure.

The visuals in Tormented Souls are quite detailed, dark, and gritty. That’s pretty much what you’d expect in a horror game, and the environments are quite moody at times. I have noticed a number of instances where the GUI shows a right mouse button icon when it should be a left mouse button icon, though.

Tormented Souls | Body With Chest Open
A puzzle involving a body whose chest cavity was left open.

The music and sound really add to that moody atmosphere. The Winterlake mansion is a very eerie, tense place. You’ll often hear things before you see them, like an enemy clanking around nearby. These kinds of sounds always put you on edge if you hear them upon entering a room, especially if it is a very dark area!

Tormented Souls | A gruesome sight
A gruesome sight awaits you on the wall downstairs.

Tormented Souls is a classic survival horror romp through the bowels of the Winterlake Mansion. Beware, as the place is infested with hostile terrors that will gladly end you. The game stays pretty true to the play style of the classics in the genre. It is a pretty decent survival horror adventure, though you might find it on the difficult side, especially if you’re new to such games. You can complete the adventure in 10-20 hours depending on how much you die. The game also includes three different endings to get. While Tormented Souls is currently available for $19.99 on Steam, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5, it will also be coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 soon. Can you uncover the fate of the missing twins, or will you perish along the way?

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Bandai Namco Drops Narrated Elden Ring Preview Video https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/05/bandai-namco-drops-narrated-elden-ring-preview-video/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bandai-namco-drops-narrated-elden-ring-preview-video#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bandai-namco-drops-narrated-elden-ring-preview-video https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/05/bandai-namco-drops-narrated-elden-ring-preview-video/#respond Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:52:57 +0000 https://operationrainfall.com/?p=327286 BANDAI NAMCO releases a 20 minute Elden Ring preview video.

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oprainfall | Elden Ring Preview

 

BANDAI NAMCO has unleashed the first gameplay preview of Elden Ring. The narrated presentation is almost 20 minutes long, giving players an in-depth look at the upcoming game. It will launch on February 25th, 2022 for PC (Steam), Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.

The new preview video details the vast world of Elden Ring. The world has been painstakingly crafted with secrets hiding everywhere! The “Lands Between” is an immense world of exploration that represents the largest game FromSoftware has undertaken yet. Travel the lands on your spectral steed as you uncover the secrets of the “Lands Between”.

 

Engage your foes with an arsenal of weapon and magic types from basic all the way to advanced. Delve into sprawling, multi-level dungeons loaded with classic FromSoftware level design. Plus, you can also join forces with a few friends to take on formidable foes together!

There are several different editions of Elden Ring that will be available. If you pre-order the game, you get a digital adventure guide, and a bonus gesture added into the game. Here is the pre-order video:

 

Beyond this, the Digital Deluxe Edition ($79.99) comes with a digital artbook and the original soundtrack. This is available on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation.

Now let’s take a quick look at the two physical editions. First, we have the Collector’s Edition ($189.99) for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 4 & 5, which includes:

  • Physical Elden Ring game disc
  • 9-inch statue of Malenia – Blade of Miquella
  • Exclusive SteelBook™ featuring the Elden Ring
  • 40-page hardcover art book
  • Digital Soundtrack

Finally, if you have even more money to burn at the moment, there is the Elden Ring Premium Collector’s Edition ($259.99) for Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 & 5)! This one is exclusively available on the Bandai Namco store in the US and Canada.

  • Physical Elden Ring game disc
  • 9-inch statue of Malenia – Blade of Miquella
  • Official Malenia helmet replica 1:1 scale
  • Exclusive SteelBook™ featuring the Elden Ring
  • 40-page hardcover art book
  • Digital Soundtrack

They’ve also uploaded a video for the Elden Ring Collector’s Edition:

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Nintendo Download For 11/04/2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/04/nintendo-download-for-11-04-2021/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-11-04-2021#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nintendo-download-for-11-04-2021 https://operationrainfall.com/2021/11/04/nintendo-download-for-11-04-2021/#respond Fri, 05 Nov 2021 01:23:13 +0000 https://operationrainfall.com/?p=327246 This week the Nintendo Download is led by Animal Crossing with plenty of new eShop games, and a quieter sales scene.

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The first Nintendo Download of November is here! We have four featured games, led by some of the new Animal Crossing DLC. The sales scene has quieted a bit, but we have another big group of new eShop games to see.

 

Featured Games


Nintendo’s first highlight this week is Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise. Join the Paradise Planning team in this new paid DLC. You’ll be designing dream vacation homes on an archipelago. What will you create for your clients?

 

Just Dance 2022 has just arrived on the Nintendo Switch. It brings with it new universes and 40 new music tracks. Dance and have a blast with friends and family.oprainfall | Just Dance 2022

 

Where Cards Fall also landed on the Switch eShop today. This puzzle game includes over 50 puzzles. You’ll need to create paths to traverse “dreamlike spatial puzzles”. The goal is to make your way through fears and other feelings starting in high school.

 

Joining the Switch Library on November 9th is Airborne Kingdom. Help your little kingdom expand. You’ll need to research new buildings and tech while forging alliances with other kingdoms. Manage resources, gather, and complete quests. Maintain balance in your kingdom and make sure the workers remain happy! Can you unite all of the kingdoms under one banner?

 

DLC

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons free DLC update is here! The plaza gets some new shops and more! Players can also now grow veggies and cook. Gyroids making a comeback, and you can now enact ordinances on your island, too! Brewster is back, running the Roost café upstairs in the museum. Meanwhile, Kapp’n also returns with his boat to take you to new islands. There are still more goodies beyond these, too!

 

Nintendo Switch Online

The My Nintendo Metroid Dread Sweepstakes is still ongoing until November 8th. Meanwhile, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Winter Sweepstakes is also here, giving you the chance to win a prize pack. You can also use your My Nintendo points to get an Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2021 birthday calendar.

 

Current Sales


The sales scene has quieted down a tad for this Nintendo Download now that Halloween is behind us. However, a few things from last week are still ongoing. These include the NIS America FALL 2021 Sale, the Capcom Halloween Sale, and the Danganronpa Anniversary Editions + Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp Digital Pre-Order Sale.

The only new item this week is a My Nintendo Gold Points Special Offer. You can earn double gold points when you purchase Pikmin 3 Deluxe from the Switch eShop.

 

As always, check out Nintendo’s sales page for full details on all current sales.

 

New eShop Titles


This week, we have another big batch of new eShop games in the Nintendo Download. There is also one 3DS game this time: Soccer Shootout

 

Action:

 

Adventure:

 

Arcade:

 

Music:

 

Platformer:

 

Puzzle:

 

Racing:

 

Retro:

 

Roguelite:

 

Shooter:

 

 

Upcoming Games


This Nintendo Download has another big batch of games coming over the next week:

Launching on November 5th:

 

Launching on November 6th:

 

Launching on November 8th:

 

Launching on November 9th:

 

Launching on November 10th:

 

Well, that wraps up the first Nintendo Download of November. Have fun!

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Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi Lands on Multiple Platforms https://operationrainfall.com/2021/10/29/undernauts-labyrinth-of-yomi-lands-on-multiple-platforms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=undernauts-labyrinth-of-yomi-lands-on-multiple-platforms#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=undernauts-labyrinth-of-yomi-lands-on-multiple-platforms https://operationrainfall.com/2021/10/29/undernauts-labyrinth-of-yomi-lands-on-multiple-platforms/#respond Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:06:22 +0000 https://operationrainfall.com/?p=327125 Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi is also coming to more platforms very soon.

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oprainfall | Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi

 

Aksys Games has just launched their dungeon crawler, Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi, has just arrived on multiple platforms. The game is available on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4. Furthermore, it will come to Steam on November 4th, and PlayStation 5 sometime early next year. It is rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB.

Assemble your team and explore the labyrinth that waits inside Yomi. Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi gives you tons of customizability in your characters, including appearance, backstories, jobs, names, and skills. Delve into the depths of the dungeon in search of loot. Use the Yomi Flower abilities to clear paths. Gain an edge in battle by utilizing the Switch Boost Powers. You will encounter plenty of monsters and dangerous bosses as you push further into the darkness. Can you survive?

 

One day in 1979 Tokyo, a mysterious structure appeared out of nowhere. The government responded by offering rewards for whatever resources are hidden inside the tower. A group of elite, underground explorers prepares to venture inside, and you are one of them. It won’t be a walk in the part, though. Horrible monsters lurk inside, and there are lots of them!

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