[Deal du jour] Sales are often a good time to get your hands on one or more video games that you will want. Here is a selection of titles, from triple A to small indie games, which benefit from nice discounts.
What games to buy on PS5?
Persona 3 Reload
Persona 3 Reload is sold for €69.99 on the PlayStation Store. It is available in physical version on PS5 for €31.99 on Cdiscount.
Thanks to the success of Persona 5Atlus decides to re-release one of the best episodes of the saga in a remodeled and updated version. Persona 3 Reload is a remake of the cult J-RPG released in 2006 where you play as a high school student from u Gekkoukan located in a small Japanese town. Between continuing your studies and going out with friends, you will have to fight strange enemies in Tartarus, a sort of parallel world.
This episode, considered by many to be the best episode of the series, Personais brought up to date with improved graphics and some welcome new features. The game is beautiful and the graphics finally do justice to the sumptuous DA. The fights are less redundant, and traveling through Tartarus is more dynamic. The recipe works even more in this remake, ideal for starting the series.
Kena Bridge of Spirits
Kena Bridge of Spirits is normally sold for €39.99 on the PlayStation store. It is available in boxed version for €22.99 on Amazon.
In Kena : Bridge of Spirits, you play Kena, responsible for guiding the spirits in the other world. Armed with your staff and accompanied by the Rots, spirits of the forest who are reminiscent of the Korogus of Zeldayou will have to free your village from ghosts that are a little too well established. The great strength of Kena : Bridge of Spirits are its graphics that inevitably recall Pixar productions. The game is beautiful and the impression of playing an animated film is very present.
Fortunately, the title from the Ember Lab studio is not just a technical showcase, but also a very good adventure game with polished gameplay, and a charming universe that is a pleasure to explore.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is sold for €69.99 on the PlayStation Store. For the summer sales, it is offered at the price of €31.99 in physical version on PS5.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth brings back to the forefront Ichiban Kasuga, protagonist of the previous game, Yakuza: Like a Dragon. For the first time in the series, the title takes place outside of Japan, far from the famous Kabukichô district. Hawaii is indeed the scene of this new, crazier and still controlled adventure, with a perfectly written scenario, rich in interactions worthy of the greatest Yakuza films.
Those familiar with the saga will be on familiar ground, and will find the turn-based gameplay that created the surprise in the previous episode. The story is played with a smile on your face and continuous pleasure.
What games to buy on Xbox Series?
Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is usually sold for €49.99 on the Microsoft Store. The boxed version for Xbox Series is priced at €29.99 on Amazon.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is the thirteenth installment of the franchise Assassin’s Creedstarted in 2007. The story of this new opus returns to the basics of the series, with a plot that takes place in Baghdad in 861. You play the character of Basim Ibn Ishaq, a simple thief seen in the previous game Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
The title has the good idea of tightening its plot and its map, for a more condensed and better written experience. The return to basics is a real pleasure, thanks in particular to quality artistic direction and devilishly effective gameplay. It’s a shame that the game suffers from some technical problems, which don’t really spoil the experience.
Diablo IV
Diablo IV is sold for €59.99 on the Xbox store. Its physical version is currently sold at the price of €29.99 on La Fnac.
Diablo IV is the fourth episode of Blizzard’s cult saga, but can be played independently. The eternal conflict between the heavens and the underworld is at the center of the story, and even if this opus constitutes a good entry point into the universe of the saga, it is better to consult our summary of the story.
The game is a hack ‘n’ slash with effective gameplay where you will have to advance, hit enemies, collect loot and gain experience. The progression system of your character is exhilarating and fortunately, the fights are enjoyable so as not to get bored in the gameplay routine. Some technical clashes will even require tactics, especially the bosses.
Halo Infinite
Halo Infinite is sold for €69.99 on the Microsoft Store. The physical version is offered for €13.99 on La Fnac.
Halo Infinite the sixth game in the series Halo. You still play as Master Chief, the hero of the saga for 20 years now. Just like the first part released on the first Xbox, you wake up in the middle of an interplanetary conflict. The recipe is pretty much the same as most episodes of the saga. This episode even marks a certain return to the sources, with classic gameplay and progression, which may seem dated at first glance, but are extremely effective.
Apart from some script facilities, and graphics which are sometimes limited for a game of this generation of consoles, Halo Infinite is a very pleasant FPS to play and never boring.
What games to buy on Switch?
Sea of Stars
The physical version of Sea of Stars is normally sold for €39.99 on Switch. For sales, it is priced at €29.99 on Amazon.
Sea of Stars is an RPG that draws heavily on the great classics of J-RPGs from the 90s, Chrono Trigger in the lead. Even though the story is quite simple, the main characters are quickly endearing, thanks to well-defined and caring personalities. The strength of the game lies in its wonderful artistic direction while pixel-artand its soundtrack paying homage to the soundtracks of games of the time. The title is a pleasure to browse for the eyes.
Even if a combat routine sets in after a few hours, the game is dynamic enough not to get boring. The gameplay varies depending on the characters played, and an intelligent combat mechanic quickly appears. Without revolutionizing the world of old-style RPGs, Sea of Stars is an excellent adventure, ideal for the Switch.
Super Mario RPG
Super Mario RPG is sold for €59.99 on the Switch eShop. Its physical version is priced at €39.99 on Cdiscount.
This new game in the universe of Mario is a remake of Mario RPG of the time, released in 1996. You play several famous characters from the saga Marioand will have to protect the world against the Forgeroi gang. New characters will come to lend you a hand, including Peach or Bowser, a new unexpected ally.
The game revolves around phases of exploration and strategic turn-based combat. The clashes are dynamic and the whole game is well balanced, with many mini-games. Designed for a wide audience, Mario RPG can be a superb gateway to role-playing games.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.1
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection is sold for €59.99 on the Nintendo eShop. The boxed version is sold for €39.99 on La Fnac.
This compilation brings together the first original episodes of the NES, as well as Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2 : Sons of Liberty et Metal Gear Solid 3 : Snake Eater. No need to revisit this cult saga that has been the highlight of the PlayStation since 1996. The most curious players will take a look at the NES episodes, while the most nostalgic will go straight back to Shadow Moses to deactivate a few cameras and knock out two or three guards.
Too bad no effort was made to improve the games’ performance. It remains a necessary compilation if you want to have Hideo Kojima’s cult saga in your library.
For further
The best Nintendo Switch games: the sure values in 2024
The best PS5 games of 2024
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