September’s games list was unusually large, with 14 new releases. October’s list is shorter, but it’s just as sweet, and the Nintendo Switch gets a lot of love.
October marks the start of the holiday (shopping) season, and video game publishers are preparing the release big, enticing titles to catch your eye.
At 14 titles, September’s games list was unusually large. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, for example, was a charming remake of the classic Game Boy adventure. Monster Hunter World got a beefy expansion with Iceborne, a game that introduced new monsters to hunt in a massive new region. Gears 5 and Borderlands 3 hit store shelves in September, too, delivering excellent shooting action.
October’s list is shorter but just as sweet. Nintendo Switch gets a lot of love this month, thanks to the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition. This acclaimed action-RPG comes with all previously released DLC. If you want a more whimsical RPG experience this month, check out Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout. Sure, the title is a mouthful, but the game is packed with chill exploration, intuitive item crafting, and cutesy monsters to hunt.
Have we piqued your interest? Read on to see what October has in store.
Indivisible
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Release Date: Oct. 8
Indivisible is a crowd-funded action-RPG that’s heavily inspired by Valkyrie Profile’s side-scrolling adventure and combo-centric combat. Indivisible boasts a strong cast of characters and unique Southeast Asian mythology. Like in Valkyrie Profile, Indivisible lets you explore 2D areas and dungeons, making heavy use of platforming as you engage or avoid enemies. When in combat, you and your allies attack when their respective attack button is pressed, leading to interesting action possibilities.
• Buy it on PS4 – AUD $52.99
• Buy it on Xbox One – AUD $65.90
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: Oct. 15
The acclaimed action-RPG from CD Projekt Red is coming to Switch this month, giving Nintendo fans a massive, sweeping adventure. You control Geralt, a monster-slaying, magic-infused mercenary, as he roams the land in search of his lost surrogate daughter. Even better, thanks to the Switch’s dual nature, you can now enjoy the game on the go.
• Buy it here – AUD $75.99
Ring Fit Adventure
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: October 18
Nintendo once again dives into the world of fitness with the release of Ring Fit Adventure. It’s essentially a specialized Joy-Con peripheral and game that makes heavy use of the controller’s advanced gyro sensors. Gameplay is RPG-ish, with turn-based combat and mini-games peppered throughout. You must perform a variety of exercise-styled maneuvers to defeat the looming threat, and maybe get fit in the process.
• Buy it here – AUD $109.99
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Release Date: Oct. 25
MSRP: $59.99
Modern Warfare, one of the most beloved first-person shooters of the last two console generations, receives a soft reboot this year. It features a new, narrative with familiar characters from previous titles, as well as moral choice elements. For example, killing civilians greatly impacts how the action unfolds. It is also the first game in the series to include PC, PS4, and Xbox One cross-platform multiplayer action.
• Buy it on PS4 – AUD $68
• Buy it on Xbox One – AUD $68
The Outer Worlds
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Release Date: Oct. 25
The RPG powerhouse that is Obsidian Entertainment is poised to deliver a brand new first-person RPG that’s similar in some respects to Bethesda’s own Fallout series. The Outer Worlds is set in an alternate history where mega-corporations are colonizing and terraforming the galaxy, so you must unravel the depths of the corporate corruption.
• Buy it on PS4 – AUD $69
• Buy it on Xbox One – AUD $68
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout
Platforms: PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch
Release Date: Oct. 29
The Atelier game series is relatively laid back compared to other Japanese RPGs, and usually follows a budding alchemist on a journey to self-discovery and friendship. In Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout, Ryza and her friends explore their cozy little island in search of materials for item crafting items, all while a looming danger threatens to shake up their simple lives.
Luigi’s Mansion 3
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: Oct. 31
Join Mario’s easily intimidated brother, Luigi, as he once again dives into the supernaturally haunted depths of an expansive abode. This time, Luigi finds himself in a massive resort hotel, and must rescue his brother and Princess Peach from the clutches of King Boo. Each hotel level features a unique theme, and Luigi must use his vacuum-style ghost capturing equipment to conquer the spooky baddies, as well as his own fears.
• Buy it here – AUD $68
Resident Evil Triple Pack
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: October 29
Resident Evil 5 and 6 hit Nintendo Switch this month, but if you’re looking for a sweet deal, Capcom is also putting out the Resident Evil Triple Pack, which features both games plus the beloved Resident Evil 4. If you’re looking for some macabre shooting horror, you can’t go wrong with this collection.
