RPGs Coming This Week, 11/10/24 [UPDATE]

HeistGeist – November 11th (Switch, Windows, macOS, Linux)

HeistGeist is a deckbuilder RPG set in a Central European cyberpunk dystopia. As you might expect, the game revolves around pulling off heists in the buildings of mega-corporations.

Slovak developer Doublequote Studio has noted that the game isn’t a roguelike; HeistGeist is very much a story-driven affair, one that unfolds across 10 missions with fully voiced dialogue and fully hand-drawn visuals. Combat is where you should expect to do some strategic thinking since progress hinges on having a competent deck. Check out the video above for a preview of what to expect.

by Gio Castillo

Beastieball (Entering Early Access) – November 12th (Windows)

Preseason is almost here for Beastieball, a volleyball-themed take on the monster collector RPG. The term Early Access kind of undersells this because, per the Steam page, it should be possible to finish it, and it’ll take 15-25 hours to do so. Developer Wishes Unlimited plans to add even more content, features, and quality-of-life improvements based on player feedback. From my standpoint, the future looks bright for this colorful adventure. Put me in, coach!

by Gio Castillo

The Rise of the Golden Idol – November 12th (PS5, XSX, PS4, XB1, Switch, Windows, iOS, Android)

Point-and-click adventure The Rise of the Golden Idol is the anticipated follow-up to The Case of the Golden Idol, which has low-key grown to prominence in the last two years as one of the best point-and-click games out there. Our own Tim Rattray drew up a convincing case for the first game, and he played the relatively disappointing Game Pass port.

Rise is very much in the same vein as its forebear, being a detective game focused on cracking a series of cases connected to the titular Golden Idol. And you really do Sherlock it up; much of the game is talking to people, gathering clues, and putting it all together in the end. If you’re in the mood for a good mystery, you simply must check this out.

by Gio Castillo

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake – November 14th (PS5, XSX, Switch, Windows)

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a remake of a game many RPG fans would call quintessential, seminal, and a true classic of the JRPG pantheon. This iteration may not be the first, but by all appearances, it stands ready to become the essential Dragon Quest III experience for newcomers and returning fans. Developer and publisher Square Enix have created some excellent titles with their trademark HD-2D style, but none I think is more deserving to receive this treatment than Dragon Quest III.

DQIII HD-2D tells the story of the trilogy’s titular hero of legend, Erdrick, as he sets out on a quest to avenge his father and save the world by defeating the archfiend Baramos. Along the way, Erdrick is aided in his quest by a rotating roster of companions of varying classes across beautiful environments, set-piece towns, and deep dungeons teeming with monsters designed by the late, great Akira Toriyama.

Although a seemingly faithful remake, this release has more than just a stunning coat of HD-2D paint. New quests and story elements are introduced, as well as an expansion of the monster arena. to complement this expanded feature, the Monster Wrangler class has been introduced, allowing players to better collect and make the most out of their monster friends. RPGFan’s own Zach Wilkerson was all but sidetracked by this new feature when he delved into the first 10 hours.

Although seemingly out of order, DQIII HD-2D is the first of a planned trilogy of remakes that includes Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. Together, the set is known as the Erdrick Trilogy. For myself and many others, this trilogy will be the first opportunity to experience the story of Erdrick in the order that, however retroactively, DQ creator Yuji Horii intends.

by Claton Stevenson

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion – November 14th December 17th (PS5, XSX, Windows)

UPDATE 11/22/24: The game got delayed again, this time to December 17th. A trailer indicating the new release date was released on November 22nd.

NOTE: Flint: Treasure of Oblivion was originally scheduled to come out on October 24th, but it was pushed to November 14th for additional polish time. You can find our full write-up in our column from the week of October 24th.

LEGO Horizon Adventures – November 14th (PS5, Switch, Windows)

While I could think of many potential partnership opportunities for the Horizon series, LEGO Horizon Adventures was not one of them. Honestly, I’m not much of a fan of the LEGO games, but thanks to developers Guerrilla Games and Studio Gobo, as well as my huge love for Aloy (and Ashly Burch), this is probably the first one I’d be willing to give it a shot.

I’m looking forward to a lighthearted and imaginative recreation of Horizon Zero Dawn‘s universe in LEGO Horizon Adventures. The Nora capital Mother’s Heart will feature a customizable base where players can rearrange buildings, place decorations, and change outfits. I’m looking forward to combat, which is about blasting weak points using the focus accessory. There’s even couch co-op play. With everything being in the form of LEGO bricks, I suppose it’ll be a simpler experience.

by Tin Manuel

Goblin Slayer: Another Adventurer Nightmare Feast – November 15th (Switch)

Goblin Slayer: Another Adventurer Nightmare Feast is an SRPG spinoff of the popular light novel and anime series Goblin Slayer. The original creators are involved with this game, as fans will be happy to note.

Players take on the role of a young woman trying to fill her recently departed father’s shoes as the head of a guild, in a fantasy realm full of fantastical creatures, monsters, and colorful characters galore. Can she manage to run the guild successfully as plot threads full of potential dangers escalate around her?

Battles emphasize strategy: you can boost the statuses of party members or utilize spells that affect wide areas. You can even lay traps out for unsuspecting enemies, using the lay of the land to your advantage. Difficulty levels can be tailored to your liking too.

Returning Goblin Slayer characters alongside an original cast promise to help the story resonate with both returning fans and newcomers alike. I don’t know a lot about Goblin Slayer personally, but I’m always eager to learn more about interesting titles and SRPGs so I’m curious to hear more from Goblin Slayer: Another Adventure Nightmare Feast when it releases this week!

by Audra Bowling

Ys: The Vanished Omens – November 14th (Switch)

The MSX2 version of Ys: The Vanished Omens, also known as Ys I: Ancient Ys Vanished, is coming to the Switch eShop as the latest Eggconsole release. In the last year, publisher D4 has quietly ported over 30 Japanese PC games, with this new release to be the 32nd. This isn’t even the first Ys I, since D4 put out the PC-8801 version in February. You’ll find Ys II and Ys III in the catalog as well, plus old classics like Xanadu.

If you have a taste for retro PC games and don’t mind everything being in Japanese (UI overlay aside), you should be keeping up with the Eggconsole series.

by Gio Castillo