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Learn about RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army’s battle system
Last week, Atlus revealed a new ‘The Principals of RAIDOU’ trailer for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. The second trailer in this format showcases the game’s unique battle system, where adjusting your skills and adapting to the situation is key. This version of the game includes revamped visuals, quality-of-life updates, new voiceovers, and an overhauled battle system. The action RPG is set to launch later this month.
The story begins when a young heiress asks the Narumi Detective Agency to kill her, and without another word, she is kidnapped. Raidou Kuzunoha XIV is an apprentice detective who moonlights as a Devil Summoner. He investigates across the city and in the dark realm, a juncture between the real world and the netherworld that comes complete with demons. As Raidou, work with your allied demons to unblock your path ahead in what was once a missing persons case but has spiralled into a conspiracy set to shake the entire nation
Developed and published by Atlus, RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army will be released for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch 2, Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox One on June 19.
Juufuutei Raden’s Guide for Pixel Museum launches this week
Juufuutei Raden’s Guide for Pixel Museum is a picture/pixel puzzle game commonly known as nonograms or picross puzzles. It’s developed by the same company that makes the Picross series for Nintendo devices, so the developer is trusted in the genre. The puzzles are themed around arts, crafts, and culture; artworks are explained with voice commentary by Curator Juufuutei Raden of the unit ReGLOSS, part of the VTuber group hololive DEV_IS under the umbrella of hololive production.
In these puzzles, use horizontal and vertical numbers as clues. The game includes a tutorial, and several assist functions ensure smooth gameplay. (The assist function can also be turned off.) Puzzle sizes range from 5×5 to 40×30. There are 150 standard puzzles, each completing a single illustration, and 10 special puzzles where multiple puzzles build up to a large illustration. In addition to arts and crafts, many puzzles are related to Juufuutei Raden.
Developed by Jupiter Corporation, Juufuutei Raden’s Guide for Pixel Museum will be released for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch on June 5. The Nintendo Switch version is fully titled Picross: Juufuutei Raden’s Guide for Pixel Museum.
Tiny Bookshop launches in August
Wholesome narrative management game Tiny Bookshop is as cozy as you can get. It combines light management gameplay with slice-of-life storytelling. Drive your travelling book trailer to set up shop in the charming seaside town of Bookstonbury-by-the-Sea, helping the locals find their next favourite book. Last week, Tiny Bookshop’s publisher announced that the game will be released this August
Tiny Bookshop’s key features, from the publisher, include:
- Stock and Sell Books: Match customers to their dream reads using clever genre mechanics and a bit of intuition.
- Choose Your Daily Spot: Tow your trailer to new locations each morning — beachside, markets, cafés, and more.
- Decorate and Customize: Paint your shop, decorate with weather-reactive items, and boost business with cozy flair.
- Solve Mysteries: From a mysterious poet to a haunted lighthouse, the side-quests you go on become part of the town’s unfolding story.
- Build Relationships: Connect with bookish locals, learn their stories, and help shape their next chapter.
Developed by neoludic and published by Skystone Games, Tiny Bookshop will be released for PC/Mac/Linux via Steam on August 7.
Instants launches during the 2025 Wholesome Direct
Instants is a heartwarming narrative puzzle game from indie studio Endflame. In it, you piece together a family story through photo albums. The game blends puzzle-solving, crafting, and heartfelt storytelling. Last week, Endflame announced that Instants will be released for PC and Nintendo Switch during this year’s Wholesome Direct.
The photos serve as clues to the timeline. As you progress, the family’s story will emerge gradually. You can add your own flair, decorating the albums with backgrounds, stickers, and typography. If you get stuck, a furry companion is available to help you.
The game’s key features, from the developer, include:
- Assemble photo albums to learn a family story
- A heartwarming narrative you piece together as you play
- Engaging yet accessible puzzle design
- Decorate each album and unleash your creativity
- Unlock new customization options as you progress
Developed and published by Endflame, Instants will be released for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch on June 7 during the 2025 Wholesome Direct (which begins at noon ET).
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