13 new titles are scheduled for release on PS5 and PS4 between July 29 and August 3. While none are AAA blockbusters, the lineup offers a nice mix of experiences from chill hobbit life to challenging platformers that will put your reflexes to the test.
Among the highlights, Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game invites players to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of hobbit life. Instead of focusing on epic quests or the One Ring, you’ll manage your food and upgrade your cozy hobbit home. It’s a gentle pace for those wanting to unwind.
On the other end of the spectrum, Ninja Gaiden: Rage of the Dragons is a 2D side-scrolling platformer that blends classic action with modern animation. Expect a solid challenge that demands precision and patience. Yikes, it sounds tough!
Other Notable Releases This Week
- Achilles Survivor (PS5, PS4 – July 29): A fast-paced bullet hell set in Ancient Greece. Play as Achilles or other legendary souls fighting endless waves of enemies, building structures and evolving powers with every run.
- Day of the Shell (PS5, PS4 – July 29): A tactical roguelite where each turn happens with a single click, offering quick but thoughtful gameplay.
- Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (PS5 – July 29): Combines third-person combat with trap-laying strategy. Play solo or with up to four players to fend off orc hordes.
- Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights (PS5 – July 30): A high-intensity arcade combat racer built for competitive online play. Drift, boost, and use tactical abilities in ranked multiplayer or solo challenges.
- 9 Years of Shadows (PS5, PS4 – July 21): A side-scrolling Metroidvania where you explore the mechanical giant Talos to stop a spreading corruption.
- Cook Serve Forever (PS5, PS4 – July 31): Play as a food cart chef in a solarpunk city, chopping and sautéing your way to culinary fame.
- Hololive Holo’s Hanafuda (PS5, PS4 – July 31): A modern take on the classic Japanese card game featuring original art of hololive members.
- Noctuary (PS5 – July 31): A visual novel RPG with fast-paced action and character progression, following two young guardians of light.
- Time Flies (PS5 – July 31): Play as a fly with a short life and a long bucket list, from learning instruments to just relaxing and listening to music.
- Astral Takers (PS5, PS4 – August 1): A summoning-themed adventure featuring trials and battles as you harness powerful abilities.
- Esophaguys (PS5 – August 1): A quirky multiplayer game where you play as old folks with stretchable necks, accompanied by a unique jews-harp soundtrack.
It’s an interesting week for PlayStation fans, featuring a diverse mix of genres and styles. With Gamescom approaching in August, the release schedule may slow down slightly before the holiday season picks up again. By the way, Sony is preparing a new PS5 firmware update that will add some quality-of-life improvements, which is always welcome.
