Ys IX: Monstrum Nox (Switch)

Even though Monstrum Nox is the latest entry in Falcom’s long-running Ys series, there’s no need to worry if you haven’t played previous entries. Monstrum Nox happens to be an ideal point to jump in, with a (mostly) self-contained story and mechanics that are introduced slowly and sensibly. Monstrum Nox once again puts you in …

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Monster Hunter Stories 2, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, The Silver Case 2425, A Plague Tale: Innocence and Boomerang X fly onto Switch

It took a while, but eventually Capcom won over the west with their long-running Monster Hunter series. If you still aren’t onboard, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin offers a change of pace to the mainline entries, playing like a traditional JRPG – one with a fun combat system for an easier going experience. Reviews …

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Out this week: Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood, Destruction AllStars, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Project Winter, more

PS5 games have been a little slower to surface than we anticipated, especially full-price retail releases. All change this week – the PS5 gets Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood, Control: Ultimate Edition, The Nioh Collection, and a brand-new PS Plus release – Destruction AllStars. Lucid Games’ smash and crash racer is due out Tuesday and …

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