Welcome to Digitally Downloaded’s weekly catch-up news feature, the catch-up coffee. Here, I bring you the best news you may have missed from last week. Grab the biggest mug you’ve got, fill it with your favourite brew, and catch up with us (and our favourite news anchor, Dee Dee)!
Atelier Ryza’s soundtracks are coming to vinyl
Koei Tecmo Europe and Black Screen Records are partnering to release the Atelier Ryza (Original Soundtrack Trilogy) vinyl box, featuring 25 songs across three LPs. It includes beloved musical highlights across all three Ryza games. Each record comes in poly-lined inner sleeves, housed in full-illustrated spined sleeves. A 24-page booklet includes concept art, character art, lyrics and liner notes in English & Japanese. It all comes in a heavyweight box.
Here is a description of the collection, via Koei Tecmo:
The Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack reunites players with alchemist Reisalin Stout and her friends in a collection of the three iconic titles featured in the “Secret” series. Exploring with Ryza, fans will revisit the series through exclusive content, including new playable characters and costumes available for all titles in the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack. All three titles feature quality-of-life improvements and further additional elements to enhance the “Secret” journey, including a “Custom Combat” mode, and brand-new costumes.
The Atelier Ryza (Original Soundtrack Trilogy) vinyl box set is available to pre-order on the Black Screen Records website.
Developed by Gust and published by Koei Tecmo, the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack is available digitally for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch 2, and Switch.
Killer Inn launches in Early Access next week
Square Enix has announced that its multiplayer murder-mystery action game will be released in Early Access for PC next week, with a special Early Access price of $9.99 USD. Optional in-game cosmetic purchases will also be available. During this stage, the development team is seeking player input to refine the game before its full launch.
You can watch the latest trailer here.
Here is a description of the game, via Square Enix:
In Killer In, 24 players are invited to a mysterious castle by a shadowy organization known as Astra to compete to win unfathomable riches. They will be randomly and secretly assigned one of two roles: Wolves, whose mission is to hunt and kill, and Lambs, who must fight back and survive the mayhem or escape the castle. Players must use every weapon, tool and clue in their arsenal to survive and win. With the killers hiding in plain sight, players will need to question everything, even their closest allies. By the end of the night, all players must kill, be killed, or escape the madness.
Developed in collaboration with TBS Games and published by Square Enix, Killer Inn will be released in Early Access for PC via Steam on February 12.
School RPG Villion: Code has been announced
Compile Heart has announced school RPG Villion: Code, created by Megami Tensei and Persona series co-creator Kouji Okada. As of now, it has only been announced for Japan, though I’m crossing my fingers it will also get a Western release.
The game is set in the near future, and humanity is on the brink of extinction. The Adhvan Resilience Research Academy City was established to deal with the impending doom. But one day, a strange thing occurs: mysterious creatures (GEMs) start attacking people at the same time the city is sealed off by a mysterious force. Each person is forced to confront what they’ve done in life. What’s the truth behind the strange phenomenon occurring?
Developed by Compile Heart, Villion: Code will be released in Japan for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch 2, and Switch on May 25.
An updated edition of The Disney Afternoon Collection is coming to Switch 2 and Switch
For the first time in over 30 years, Atari and Digital Eclipse are reuniting eight Disney-themed NES/SNES classics with Nintendo consoles. The Disney Afternoon Collection will be released for Switch 2 and Switch later this month. This updated collection adds two to the previously-released version, adding two new titles — Bonkers and Goof Troop. The collection adds modern upgrades to the games, including the ability to rewind to fix mistakes and save your progress anywhere. It also includes a Gallery, a virtual museum curated by Digital Eclipse historians (featuring behind-the-scenes materials and archival content from the Disney vault), and a Music Player. The six included NES games feature Time Attack and Boss Rush modes with online leaderboards.
Here is the full lineup, via Atari and Digital Eclipse:
- Goof Troop (SNES): Team up with Goofy and Max in one of Shinji Mikami’s earliest titles, solving puzzles together to rescue friends from a pirate island.
- Bonkers (SNES): Navigate six wacky platforming levels in Toontown filled with Easter eggs for Disney fans.
- DuckTales & DuckTales 2 (NES): One of Capcom’s biggest hits, play as Scrooge McDuck with a cane that doubles as a weapon and a pogo stick. Explore multi-path levels packed with secrets, surprises and a memorable soundtrack. The sequel is just as fun!
- Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers & Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers 2 (NES): In this early 8-bit co-op platformer starring loveable chipmunk detectives, players work together to navigate levels, collecting acorns, boxes and other items to throw at enemies.
- TaleSpin (NES): Fly through the skies as Baloo in his plane, The Seaduck, in this side-scrolling shooter. Use quick reflexes and ace piloting skills to dodge enemies and bosses.
- Darkwing Duck (NES): Fight crime as the winged terror himself, Darkwing Duck, and battle a variety of enemies with a gas gun.
Developed/published by Atari and Digital Eclipse, The Disney Afternoon Collection will be released digitally for Switch 2 and Switch on February 26. A physical release will follow in May.
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