To “tap into” the wallets of Japanese gamers during the “Golden Week” holiday, Steam has launched the Golden Week Sale with massive discounts on a variety of Japanese games. Looking a bit broader, this is also a great opportunity for us to hunt for quality games from the Land of the Rising Sun. Here is part two of the 10 standout titles among them, feel free to check them out.
Doraemon Story of Seasons (60% off, now 220,000 VND)
For those who are fans of Doraemon, this game is a must-play. Players will immerse themselves in a group of friends and simulate life in a town.
You will grow vegetables, raise fish, explore inside and outside the village, chase flowers, catch butterflies, and much more… promising to evoke nostalgic feelings about your childhood.
Additionally, the game undoubtedly has a clear storyline, with events occurring throughout the game, ensuring that the essence of Doraemon remains intact. The gadgets from Doraemon’s magical pocket will appear to assist friends in comical situations.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 & 2 (50% off, now 276,000 VND)
There’s no need to say much, as this game is closely tied to the childhood of many Vietnamese gamers.
You will take on the role of Mega Man X or Zero, hunting and defeating the bosses known as Mavericks. The Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes two parts, each containing four games. Besides defeating bosses, after taking them down, you can “absorb” their abilities to tackle tougher enemies in later stages, especially the super tough Sigma.
The Legacy Collection adds many new features. Notably, the X Challenge mode forces players to face two bosses at once, increasing the difficulty. Additionally, the game provides a rare archive about the production process of this series, as well as a film explaining the origins of the character Sigma.
Okami HD (50% off, now 138,000 VND)
Okami is a game that combines elements of Japanese folklore and mythology to create a unique experience. Simply put, it resembles a 3D Zelda game with visuals inspired by traditional Japanese watercolor paintings.
Playing it feels less like playing a game and more like viewing art. Furthermore, the combat, exploration, and gameplay elements in Okami are all enhanced by this incredibly unique watercolor graphic style.
Of course, it still has its flaws, but it remains a bold AAA game that is incredibly immersive. It seamlessly blends a thrilling campaign with highly artistic graphics and a unique gameplay mechanic. You will play as the Sun God in the form of a wolf named Amaterasu.
Your mission is to defeat monsters using the Celestial Brush. Moreover, this brush also helps you solve puzzles in the game.
The Evil Within 2 (50% off, now 450,000 VND)
The Evil Within 2 is an incredibly “wild” and bizarre game. You will once again take on the role of Sebastian Castellanos and return to the STEM system to find your daughter Lily (who is believed to be dead) in the town of Union.
Reusing the blend of stealth-action and survival-horror elements renowned in the first installment, The Evil Within 2 elevates this formula with a larger setting. The game requires you to run while figuring out how to avoid the grotesque monsters wreaking havoc on the streets, turning every second in the game into terrifying moments.
Although the climax doesn’t occur until the second half of the game, in a world where anything can happen, you are never safe. Especially the intense scenes that you won’t be able to forget even a month after finishing the game.
If asked what chills players to the bone in this game, it’s undoubtedly the presence of Amina – a ghost with disheveled hair who continuously torments Sebastian’s mind throughout the game.
Little Nightmares (80% off, now 108,000 VND)
Little Nightmares is a horror puzzle game that tells the story of a girl named Six trapped on an underwater ship called Maw.
Similar to games like Inside or Limbo, Little Nightmares features no dialogue; instead, it conveys the story through its setting, soundtrack, atmosphere, and horrifying visuals. Your task is to control Six to escape from the Maw ship while solving puzzles and confronting or avoiding the terrifying “gluttonous” residents living there.
However, why is Six on the Maw ship in the first place, what is happening in the world, and why have the guests on the ship turned into such frenzied cannibals? All are waiting for you to uncover the secrets.
Code Vein (67% off, now 264,000 VND)
If you enjoy the Soul-Like genre (like those ultra-hard games from From Software), then come to CODE VEIN.
Here, you will enjoy a dark anime aesthetic similar to Tokyo Ghoul, but with the twist that you will be the main character in that anime, experiencing it as your own story. The combat style in the game is also very engaging, with smooth and visually stunning action that is worth hundreds of hours of playtime. With “stunning” graphics and impressive character designs, this game will surely present breathtaking scenes in anime style.
The game also allows players to customize their characters from head to toe to create a unique look. And this is where I believe CODE VEIN surpasses the difficult and grotesque character creation in DARK SOULS.