Holidays can be scary, but yesterday’s PlayStation Store update will turn the terror up a few notches with the launch of the Amensia Collection for the PS4. The Collection includes all three horror games in the franchise, starting with the original game, Amnesia: The Dark Descent. PS4 players will also get the chance to scream their heads off with the expansion, Amnesia: Justine; and the sequel, Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs.
Speaking of scary… the apocalyptic Darksiders is also available to download for this week. THQ Nordic will re-release the action RPG for the PS4 as Darksiders: Warmastered Edition, and players will get to experience the game with an enhanced 1080p presentation for the first time.
Elsewhere on the PlayStation Store, PlayStation VR owners will be able to step onto a real basketball court this week with NBA 2K VR Experience. The basketball-themed minigame collection includes an appearance by Paul George, and a trio of shooting challenges in virtual reality.
Finally this week, Telltale will continue Batman: The Telltale Series this week with the release of Episode 4: Guardian of Gotham on the PS4 and PS3. Bruce Wayne has gotten himself into some Arkham-related troubles, but maybe The Joker can lend him a helping hand… and a smile.
More information about all of these games (and a few other new releases) can be found after the break. And a full rundown of this week’s new add-ons is available at the PlayStation Blog.
PS4 Games
Alchemic Jousts ($14.99)
Alchemic Jousts is a 2D action strategy game where you discover new skills by combining the ones you already know. Command your elementals and support them with a wide variety of skills. Control the arena and crush your opponent in one-to-one encounters!Amensia Collection ($29.99)
Experience the horror that kickstarted the Let’s Play revolution. Be immersed in three living nightmares that will chill you to the core. The collection contains three Amnesia titles: The Dark Descent, A Machine For Pigs, and Justine.Batman: The Telltale Series – Episode 4: Guardian of Gotham ($4.99)
Penguin has taken control of Wayne Enterprises, and the Elizabeth Arkham Asylum for the Criminally Insane has a new guest – you – Bruce Wayne. With the Batman removed from the streets of Gotham City, Harvey Dent’s forces and the Children of Arkham are at war, with innocent citizens caught in the crossfire. To escape the “comforts” of your padded cell, you must choose allies to aid in your escape, even if they aren’t the sort to put a smile on your face. How far are you willing to go for justice? For vengeance? What now, Dark Knight?Darksiders: Warmastered Edition ($19.99)
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War — the first Horseman of the Apocalypse — stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.Gary the Gull (Free)
Say hello to Gary! Gary the Gull is an interactive VR short film where Gary talks to you, and you can talk back! Your path through the story depends on how you answer Gary’s questions using voice recognition and head gestures. Enjoy your day at the beach!HoloBall ($14.99)
HoloBall plunges players into an action-sports arcade arena inspired by one of the most iconic games of all time. Use your paddles to hit, smash, and curve the HoloBall past your opponent to score. Learn and master skillshots to outmatch your increasingly difficult opponents.I, Zombie ($4.49)
Quite a different zombie game — this time, you are the zombie! Command your infected comrades, fight your way to freedom, and let zombiekind dominate the world!Laser Disco Defenders ($9.99)
Shoot and dodge lasers in Laser Disco Defenders! A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era. Explore randomly generated levels, complete missions to unlock new clothing, and customise your character to gain new abilities.NBA 2K VR Experience ($14.99)
NBA 2K VR Experience gives you the thrill of walking right onto the court, with All-Star Paul George providing guidance and tips. Compete in a series of fun and intuitive virtual reality basketball mini-games with numerous Gatorade boosts available to improve your performance. With NBA 2K VR, it’s now possible to shoot hoops with all the sights and sounds of a professional stage.Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension ($59.99)
The newest release from the Historical Simulation Game landmark series, Nobunaga’s Ambition! In this release we include “Officer Play” for the first time in the series. Experience fully the reality of officer life in the Warring States period. We’ve added many new elements, including a garden politics system that allows you to carefully develop your territory, strategic “Officer View Battles,” “Sieges,” and “Naval Battles” displayed in intense battlefield reality, and much more. We have also added the episode “Siege of Osaka,” the final and greatest battle of the period. Watch with your own eyes the fighting that brought an end to the Warring States period!Proton Pulse ($9.99)
ProtonPulse Plus is fast paced classic arcade action from a whole new perspective. Spanning over 50 levels, with an original soundtrack by Jake Kaufman and Danimal, ProtonPulse Plus will take you on a heart-pounding mission to save the universe.Samurai Shodown VI ($14.99)
The age: Tenmei. The venue: the world. The prize: glory. The curtain now rises on the samurai world’s greatest spectacle. Let the games begin!VirZoom Arcade (Free)
VirZoom Arcade is an ever-expanding collection of virtual reality exercise games powered by you. Pedal faster to chase down bandits, turn your head to aim your tank’s cannon, and lean to swoop and dive on the back of a Pegasus. Say goodbye to your boring workout. Full games require the VirZoom exercise bike controller, available from local and online retailers.PS3 Games
Batman: The Telltale Series – Episode 4: Guardian of Gotham ($4.99)
Penguin has taken control of Wayne Enterprises, and the Elizabeth Arkham Asylum for the Criminally Insane has a new guest – you – Bruce Wayne. With the Batman removed from the streets of Gotham City, Harvey Dent’s forces and the Children of Arkham are at war, with innocent citizens caught in the crossfire. To escape the “comforts” of your padded cell, you must choose allies to aid in your escape, even if they aren’t the sort to put a smile on your face. How far are you willing to go for justice? For vengeance? What now, Dark Knight?PS Vita Games
Iron Sea Defenders
Defend your fort from impending enemy attacks by saving money, stockpiling secret weaponry, building cannons, and driving the enemy to despair. Embrace your tactical and strategic prowess and victory will be yours in Iron Sea Defenders!Knobswitch ($1.99)
Listen up! Knobswitch is a game that will test the limits of your ears! Can you hear the difference between two pitches? That space is called an interval! Knobswitch is all about intervals. Soon you’ll be hearing intervals everywhere — in music, sound effects, perhaps even in your own head as you lie awake at night contemplating the vastness of the universe.Mutant Mudds Deluxe ($9.99)
Armed with a heavy-duty water cannon, Max has what he needs to vanquish his long-term nemesi: the Mutant Mudds. Max must blast and hover his way across the soiled landscape to seek out mysterious Water Sprites. Legend says collecting all of the mysterious Water Sprites will wash the filthy Mutant Mudds away for good!Slain: Back From Hell
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat game with stunning pixel art visuals, challenging old school gameplay, and gore galore. Plus the most metal soundtrack you’ve ever heard!Stranded: A Mars Adventure
Flying to Mars is a piece of cake… but returning back to Earth, that’s where things get tricky! Help the stranded astronaut to find a way back home in this delightful side-scrolling skill game!
