New PlayStation Releases This Week: 20th – 26th October

By Sam Quirke,
Here are the new releases for this week, including Red Dead Redemption 2, Castlevania Requiem and MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE.

Halloween Forever

Release date: October 22nd
PS4 & Vita
Something mysterious is happening in the pumpkin patch this Halloween! You control Pumpkin Man, a humanoid pumpkin thing animated by occult forces on a quest to discover why things are so creepy. And you vomit candy corn.
Halloween Forever


PAW Patrol: On a Roll

Release date: October 23rd
PAW Patrol follows the adventures of a pack of heroic rescue pups-Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky, Zuma, Everest and Tracker-who are led by a tech-savvy boy named Ryder. Together they work hard to protect the Adventure Bay community believing no job is too big, no pup is too small! The series features a curriculum that focuses on citizenship, social skills and problem-solving.

In Outright Games' PAW Patrol: On a Roll, players join Ryder and all eight PAW Patrol Pups for 16 exciting rescue missions. Help each pup use their unique abilities to rescue friends and keep their community safe. Jump into eight awesome Adventure Bay locations, including Farmer Yumi's Farm, Jake's Mountain, a desert canyon, under the waves, and more. The game's fun puzzle-platforming action is "PAW-fect" for kids of all ages.
PAW Patrol


Crayola Scoot

Release date: October 23rd
Creativity wins in this colorful freestyle scooter championship! In Crayola Scoot, more tricks mean more color – and color can change the world in impossible ways. So get ready to take on Scoot Legends in a rainbow of thrilling events, or grab 3 friends for a split-screen color clash. It’s time to make your mark on the scootpark!
Features:
• Create your own Crayola Scoot character and start your journey to becoming a scooter legend
• Perform insane tricks and jumps to splash your color and activate traps, boosts and shortcuts
• Upgrade your scooter and your rider’s style as you rise to fame and challenge for the championship
Crayola Scoot


Nickelodeon: Kart Racers

Release date: October 23rd
Nickelodeon Kart Racers is a new multi-player console racing game that features iconic Nickelodeon animated characters from SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rugrats, Hey Arnold! and more, as they race on 24 different Slime-themed tracks. Nickelodeon Kart Racers allows players to compete as their favorite Nick character in four-player local multiplayer or battle mode to win cups and Kart upgrades.
Nickelodeon: Kart Racers


BugsBox VR

Release date: October 24th
The Bugs invade Honeyland. It’s up to you to keep peace by moving your character and pushing blocks around to defeat the enemy bugs. Now a casual VR game with simple controls for everyone to play.
Bugsbox VR


Skyhill

Release date: October 24th
World War III was one cruel tragedy, at least for the others. You seemed to have a quite nice time, hidden in your fancy penthouse at the Skyhill Hotel… until the impact of a bio-weapon blew away the life you once knew.
Skyhill


Flashback 25th Anniversary

Release date: October 25th
2142. After fleeing from a space ship but stripped of all memory, the eminent scientist Conrad B. Hart awakens on Titan, a colonised moon of the planet Saturn. His enemies and kidnappers are snapping at his heels. He must find a way back to Earth, defending himself against the dangers he encounters and unravelling an insidious extra-terrestrial plot that threatens the planet…

On its 25th anniversary, rediscover this classic, consistently ranked among the best 100 games of all time! It was one of the first games to use motion capture technology for more realistic animations, with backgrounds that were entirely hand-drawn and a gripping science-fiction storyline.

In addition to the original 1993 game, this version includes a Modern mode, with:

Post-FX graphic filters,
Completely remastered sound and music,
A brand new “Rewind” function, variable according to the level of difficulty
Tutorials for those who need a boost!
Flashback 25th Anniversary


Castlevania Requiem

Release date: October 26th
Available for pre-order (UK)

Available for pre-order (US)
'Castlevania: Rondo of Blood', first released in 1993 and 'Castlevania: Symphony of the Night', first released in 1997 are now available in one combined package for the PS4™!

Experience two of the greatest games from the famous Castlevania series.
Make your way to the top of Dracula's castle as Richter Belmont, descendant of the famed clan of vampire hunters, in 'Rondo of Blood', or take the leading role as Dracula's son Alucard in 'Symphony of the Night'.

Enjoy the unique world, the epic classical background music, and the side-scrolling action of the Castlevania series!'
Castlevania


Chicken Range

Release date: October 26th
PS4 & Vita
Fun and quirky shoot-em-up game. Shoot the chickens using an array of different weaponry. Chicken types include Riot Police Chickens, Tank Chickens, Ninja Chickens, Helicopter Chickens and many more!
Chicken Range


Just Dance 2019

Release date: October 26th
Just Dance 2019 is the ultimate dance game with 40 hot tracks from chart-topping hits to family favorites. Your Just Dance experience is now personalized as the game learns your dancing habits and suggests content!
Just Dance 2019


Project Highrise: Architect's Edition

Release date: October 26th
Available for pre-order (UK)
Your job as the architect and developer is to build world-famous skyscrapers that will be the envy of the entire city, masterpieces of art and engineering. But a skyscraper is more than just steel and glass, it’s an intricate ecosystem, full of people that live and work in the building. They become a complex machine that needs your steady hand to keep it running smoothly and efficiently.
• Experience a deep and complex simulation of a modern skyscraper
• Create gleaming commercial towers for titans of trade seeking a perfect downtown office
• Build residential blocks of apartments that cater to those seeking a home in the sky
• Keep business travellers and tourists happy in soaring hotel towers
• Entice visitors into shopping malls with irresistible restaurants and chic shops
• Explore open sandbox play to build your dream skyscraper with several difficulty levels
• Conquer campaign mode in 29 scenario challenges

Includes 7 exclusive in-game decorative items.
Project Highrise


MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE

Release date: October 26th
Available for pre-order (UK)

Available for pre-order (US)
Fight for your justice in MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE! The popular manga and anime series clashes head-to-head and Quirk-to-Quirk in this 3D arena fighter. Pave your path and choose between hero or villain and battle through iconic moments.

• Choose from a cast of fan favorite characters like Deku, All Might, Shigaraki, and many more!
• Use each character's Quirks to achieve superhuman feats such as One for All, Decay, Explosion, and many more!
• Call upon your sidekicks to create your own unique team of heroes and villains
• Unlock accessories to customize your favorite character's appearance
• See the perspective of both heroes and villains as you enjoy the story from both sides, available only in MY HERO ONE'S JUSTICE
• Engage in fully featured online combat and climb your way up the leaderboards to become the world's number one hero or villain!
My Hero One's Justice


Red Dead Redemption 2

Release date: October 26th
Available for pre-order (UK)

Available for pre-order (US)
Developed by the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America’s unforgiving heartland. The game's vast and atmospheric world will also provide the foundation for a brand new online multiplayer experience.
RDR2


Bendy and the Ink Machine

Release date: October 26th
In its 1930s heyday, Henry was the lead animator at Joey Drew Studios, a studio that was best known for producing animated cartoons of their most popular and beloved character, Bendy. Many years later, Henry receives a mysterious invitation from Joey Drew himself to return to the old cartoon workshop. Thus begins the player’s journey into the sketchy madness of this twisted cartoon nightmare.

Originally released episodically in four separate chapters, Bendy and the Ink Machine will arrive on console as a complete collection, and will include the brand-new fifth and final chapter, “The Last Reel.” Players will explore deep within a surreal comic environment full of unexpected horrors as they work to discover the mystery behind the fates of the studio employees.
Bendy and the Ink Machine


Dream Daddy: Dadrector's Cut

Release date: October 30th
You and your daughter have just moved into the sleepy seaside town of Maple Bay only to discover that everyone in your neighborhood is a single, dateable Dad! Will you go out with Teacher Dad? Goth Dad? Bad Dad? Or any of the other cool Dads in this game? With a variety of paths and endings, Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator hopes to be the year’s most anticipated Dad-based game for the second year in a row.

The Dadrector’s Cut features cut content, new sidequests, the ability to replay minigames that you’ve discovered throughout the game, and a brand-new minigame for your enjoyment!
DD


GRIDD: Retroenhanced

Release date: Unconfirmed, due this week
GRIDD: Retroenhanced is an intense arcade-style cyberpunk hacking shoot ’em up with an incredible soundtrack, procedurally generated elements, and electric visuals.
GRIDD


Mind Labyrinth VR Dreams

Release date: Unconfirmed, due this week
Mind Labyrinth VR Dreams lets you explore different kinds of imaginary environments and discover amazing new emotions in wonderful virtual dreams.
Mind Labyrinth


Neverout

Release date: Unconfirmed, due this week
Neverout is a mysterious puzzle game. It puts you in a small, claustrophobic room that has only one way out, and its unique mechanics allow every wall to become the floor. Will you survive, or ever get out?
Neverout


Perils of Baking: Refrosted

Release date: Unconfirmed, due this week
Vita Cross-Buy (already available on PS4)
Perils of Baking is a 2D platforming love letter to its retro inspirations. You play as the younger of two brothers, famous for their baking. It’s up to you to stop your brother’s evil plans as he has given in to a dark artifact.
Perils of Baking


Word Sudoku by POWGI

Release date: Unconfirmed, due this week
PS4 & Vita Cross-Buy
It’s Sudoku with words! Place letters in the grid according to normal Sudoku rules and one row or column will spell the word. Includes 240 unique and beautifully symmetrical Word Sudoku puzzles, graded for difficulty from beginner to expert.
Word Sudoku
Sam Quirke
Written by Sam Quirke
Sam has been a Newshound since 2016 and is now the Editor for both TrueAchievements and TrueTrophies. He loves gaming on all devices and in all genres. He remains a stubborn Assassin's Creed and Pokémon fan.
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