It’s another big week for the PlayStation Store. These words could probably be etched to the top of this column every week and still be true, but today that sentence is especially apt as Ubisoft, WB Games, and Konami added a bunch of eagerly anticipated titles to Sony’s digital storefront alongside a passel of big indies.
Ubisoft leads the way with a double shot of their famed Assassin’s Creed series. The franchise’s first next-generation exclusive, Assassin’s Creed: Unity, takes the action to Paris and is now available to download for the PS4. Meanwhile, Assassin’s Creed: Rogue for the PS3 closes out the “Americas” saga and allows players to play as a Templar for the first time. Also available this week is WB Games’ Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham. The latest Lego title from TT Games blasts Batman into outer space on the PS4, PS3, and Vita. And Konami’s contribution to this week’s PlayStation Store update is Pro Evoltuon Soccer 2015 (PS4, PS3), the latest game in the soccer simulation series.
Finally this week, Bandai Namco released Tales of Hearts R, a new action RPG in the long-running Tales series, for the Vita. It was joined by a pair of indie favorites: Vblank’s overhead actioner Retro City Rampage DX (Cross-Buy on the PS4, PS3, and Vita) and side-scrolling world-builder Terraria (PS4, but includes Cross-Buy access to the previously released Vita version).
More information about all of these games can be found after the break and a full rundown of this week’s new game add-ons and discounts can be found at the PlayStation Blog.
PS4 Games
Assassin’s Creed: Unity ($59.99)
Paris, 1789. The French Revolution turns a once-magnificent city into a place of terror and chaos. Its cobblestone streets run red with the blood of commoners who dared to rise up against the oppressive aristocracy. As the nation tears itself apart, a young man named Arno will embark on an extraordinary journey to expose the true powers behind the Revolution. His pursuit will throw him into the middle of a ruthless struggle for the fate of a nation, and transform him into a true Master Assassin.Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham ($59.99)
The Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. Using the power of the Lantern Rings, Brainiac shrinks worlds to add to his twisted collection of miniature cities from across the universe. Now the greatest super heroes and the most cunning villains must unite and journey to different Lantern Worlds to collect the Lantern Rings and stop Brainiac before it’s too late.Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 ($59.99)
Konami returns to the football field with PES 2015 with a return to core PES values. Thanks to the incredible Fox Engine, PES 2015 delivers stunning visuals and animation where the world’s greatest players move and play just their real-life counterparts, while PES ID ensures that the whole team matches their famed playing style. Every gameplay element has been retooled for a more responsive experience, while new shooting and goalkeeper systems ensure the heart-in-mouth feeling that comes with a top-level game is faithfully recreated. Close control, tackling, and the balance of play also perfectly reflect that of real football. Similarly, players can now use the new MyClub system to develop an all-conquering side, building from humble beginnings to create a world-class XI. With all-new multiplayer modes, real-life managers pacing the touchlines and new live data, PES 2015 does its talking on the pitch.Terraria ($19.99)
Dig, fight, explore and build in Terraria’s ultimate console edition! Discover Terraria’s expanded console world now in HD! The PS4 edition sees a vast amount of content, features and over 1,000 new items added to the original console game – Dig to the ends of the earth, craft with what you discover and build fantastic dwellings with only your imagination as your limit! The most extraordinary action-packed sandbox adventure is just a pickaxe swing away!Nano Assault Neo-X ($9.99)
Stop the deadly Nanostray virus from spreading in the nano cosmos. Traverse a breathtaking microscopic world. You are one against millions. Nano Assault Neo-X is a unique and exciting twin-stick style shoot’em up game for PlayStation 4.PS4 / PS3 / PS Vita Cross-Buy Games
Retro City Rampage DX ($9.99)
Open-world carjacking goes back to the ’80s in this 8-bit nostalgic throwback. Run missions! Outrun the law! Rampage the city with weapons, power-ups and vehicles! This remastered DX version includes both a Story Mode of open-world adventure and an Arcade Mode for quick pick-up-and-play action. If that’s not enough, it also packs an interactive city full of shops, minigames, customizations, collectibles, special guest stars, and more.PS3 Games
Assassin’s Creed: Rogue ($59.99)
North America, 18th century. Amid the chaos and violence of the French and Indian War, Shay Patrick Cormac, a fearless young member of the Assassin Brotherhood, undergoes a dark transformation that will forever shape the future of the colonies. After a dangerous mission goes tragically wrong, Shay turns his back on the Assassins who, in response, attempt to end his life. Cast aside by those he once called brothers, Shay sets out on a mission to wipe out all who turned against him and to ultimately become the most feared Assassin hunter in history.Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham ($49.99)
The Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. Using the power of the Lantern Rings, Brainiac shrinks worlds to add to his twisted collection of miniature cities from across the universe. Now the greatest super heroes and the most cunning villains must unite and journey to different Lantern Worlds to collect the Lantern Rings and stop Brainiac before it’s too late.Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 ($39.99)
Konami returns to the football field with PES 2015 with a return to core PES values. Thanks to the incredible Fox Engine, PES 2015 delivers stunning visuals and animation where the world’s greatest players move and play just their real-life counterparts, while PES ID ensures that the whole team matches their famed playing style. Every gameplay element has been retooled for a more responsive experience, while new shooting and goalkeeper systems ensure the heart-in-mouth feeling that comes with a top-level game is faithfully recreated. Close control, tackling, and the balance of play also perfectly reflect that of real football. Similarly, players can now use the new MyClub system to develop an all-conquering side, building from humble beginnings to create a world-class XI. With all-new multiplayer modes, real-life managers pacing the touchlines and new live data, PES 2015 does its talking on the pitch.Digimon All-Star Rumble ($39.99)
Let’s get ready to Digi-Rumble! Jam-packed with an all-star cast from the Digimon Universe, Digimon All-Star Rumble throws down with immersive 3D battle arenas and high-impact, in-your-face fighting action.Toybox Turbos ($14.99)
Fire up the fun as Codemasters reboots the classic table top racing experience in Toybox Turbos! Toybox Turbos – the top-down racing game bursting with miniaturized mayhem, featuring dinosaurs, combine harvesters, golf-buggies and so MUCH more!PS Vita Games
Tales of Hearts R ($39.99)
Tales of Hearts R follows Kor Meteor, a young man living in a small village by the sea and training in the ways of the sword. His grandfather bequeaths to him an unusual weapon known as a Soma, which can harness the power of a person’s Spiria—the embodiment of their heart and soul. Kor, now an eager new Somatic-in-training, meets a beautiful young woman named Kohaku and her brother Hisui. Their travels are abruptly cut short when a mysterious witch appears and casts a spell on Kohaku, which sets the trio off on an unexpected journey.Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham ($29.99)
The Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. Using the power of the Lantern Rings, Brainiac shrinks worlds to add to his twisted collection of miniature cities from across the universe. Now the greatest super heroes and the most cunning villains must unite and journey to different Lantern Worlds to collect the Lantern Rings and stop Brainiac before it’s too late.Senran Kagura: Bon Appetit! ($14.99)
Many speak of it, but few have ever tasted it the pinnacle of culinary perfection… the Super Dish. Legendary shinobi and sushi chef Hanzo holds a contest to see which of the girls can hone her shinobi arts best for cooking instead of combat. The one who presents the greatest Super Dish will obtain a Super-Secret Ninja Art Scroll that will grant her most fervent desire. Senran Kagura: Bon Appetit! is a rhythm spin-off of the popular bouncy ninja series, Senran Kagura. The story focuses on lighthearted humor, delicious food, and the series’ lovely ladies. Tapping the correct buttons in time with the beat will determine the size and quality of your dish.Ring Run Circus ($9.99)
Discover a unique dream world of connected circus rings, perform as three magnificent acrobats and solve more than 50 tricky skill-based puzzles in the world’s first RING-FORMER. Soar and float through levels as the speedy and elegant Nina. Slap those who get in your way with proud Ned or play as Grandpa Nelson to change the order of things. Ring Run Circus is a ring-former: a platformer set on rings. Master each character and help them work together to solve tricky puzzles.Get Off My Lawn! (Free)
First contact didn’t go as planned, when aliens woke Murray Mendelson up from him afternoon nap. Pulling the trigger first has drawn Murray in to full scale war with these alien visitors, and they’ll stop at nothing to destroy him. Armed with his musket and inconsolable rage, Murray must defend his home against all odds. Why are the aliens only attacking this one house? Who knows?! Shoot first and ask questions later in this endless fast paced arcade shooter, and keep those pesky aliens off of Murray’s perfectly manicured lawn! Collect valuable alien orbs to upgrade your weaponry. Use ‘Cane Time’, ‘Infuriate’, and ‘Soundwave’ power-ups to gain the upper hand when all seems lost. The longer Murray holds the lawn, the stronger those aliens get. But there is plenty of firepower waiting for you to try out in The Shed. So, lock and load…and Get Off My Lawn!
