Some great games to play before GTA VI and Zelda launch
Silver Pines. | Image: Wych Elm You could say we're in the eye of the storm right now. The storm, of course, being the fall and winter release calendar for new video games. Things started out with a hectic few weeks that were packed with major titles like Control Resonant, Marvel's Wolverine, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and Gears of War: E-Day. Meanwhile, next month will be dedicated almost entirely to two…
Key points
- The Verge recommends eight recent games to play before the fall and winter rush.
- The list includes Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Dressmaker, Heartworm, and others.
- Many games are short enough to finish before major releases like GTA VI and Zelda.
The Verge has published a list of eight recent video games worth playing during a lull in the release calendar. The article notes that the fall and winter schedule is packed with major titles like Control Resonant, Marvel's Wolverine, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and Gears of War: E-Day. Upcoming highlights include Nintendo's remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Grand Theft Auto VI.
Games on the list
The eight games are Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (PS5, Xbox, Switch, Steam), Dressmaker (Steam), Heartworm (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC), Orbitals (Switch 2), Silver Pines (PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC), Toem 2 (PS5, Xbox, Switch), Toy Story: Retro Roundup (PS5, Xbox, Switch, Steam), and Well Dweller (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC).
The article describes each game's features and appeal. For example, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse offers intricate levels and tough bosses, while Dressmaker is a cozy game about designing and sewing dresses. Heartworm provides old-school survival horror, and Orbitals is a co-op puzzle game with a '90s anime style.
Belmont’s Curse whips.
— JP
Why play them now
The Verge suggests that many of these games are short enough to complete before the busy release period begins. Some, like Toem 2, can be finished in a couple of hours. Others, like Dressmaker, allow for flexible play sessions.
The article also highlights unique aspects, such as Silver Pines' mix of detective story and survival horror, and Toy Story: Retro Roundup's archival material. Well Dweller is praised for its weird zones and a matchstick weapon that doubles as a springboard.
