Highlights: Eastasiasoft’s “Fall” 2023 Showcase

12 games wrapped up in a small package.

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A screenshot from Dreamcutter. Haley, a girl with red hair who is wearing a black body suit and black and white stripped socks, stands at the centre of the screen holding a scythe - the Dreamcutter.

Once again, it’s time for an Eastasiasoft showcase. I really appreciate that the developer/publisher holds regular presentations to show off what it’s about to release: it never looks to far ahead, focusing on titles you can get your hands on quite soon. Today’s “Fall” 2023 Showcase features 12 games launching in early fall (Northern Hemisphere, so think Q4 2023) and a beyond.

Game highlights

Rainbow Moon

Rainbow Moon is Rainbow Skies’ predecessor. (Matt reviewed Rainbow Skies for PlayStation 4, and Pierre-Yves reviewed Rainbow Moon for PlayStation 4.) Rainbow Skies recently launched for Nintendo Switch, and honestly, a Rainbow Moon release seemed imminent. Cursed by his nemesis, Baldren finds himself warped to an unknown place called Rainbow Moon. A dimensional gate has been opened, and troops of monsters are crawling out. The one peaceful planet has now becoming a living nightmare. Baldren needs to both seal the gate and warp back to his home planet. Rainbow moon is an RPG that emphasizes exploration, character development, and turn-based battles. There are six playable main characters with upgradeable weapons, armour, and accessories. This Nintendo Switch version includes all of the game’s latest updates, as well as added gameplay features. Rainbow Moon will be released for Nintendo Switch in early 2024.

A screenshot from Rainbow Moon on Nintendo Switch showing a little town built mostly of stone.

Sunny Café

It’s a stormy summer afternoon when the bells in the café tinkle. A boy regains his sensed, noticing a soaked girl standing in the doorway. Sunny Café is about accidental encounters, acquaintances, and eventual parting. It is a love text adventure game that uses Taiwanese coffee knowledge as a both a catalyst and an analogy for life itself. Learn how to make the perfect cup of coffee by choosing the beans, grinding, choosing a filter, and skillfully brewing. There are multiple endings affected by your conversations with people. Sunny Café will be released for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox One in 2023.

A screenshot from Sunny Café. A young boy with black hair is holding a blue cup, while an adult to the left of him is brewing coffee.

Otoko Cross: Pretty Boys Dropout!

The latest Otoko Cross game is coming to consoles! Otoko Cross: Pretty Boys Dropout! is the biggest entry in the series to date, featuring 45 stages of block puzzler action and 9 otokonoko characters. Each character has their own backstory to discover and a wardrobe of increasingly sexy outfits to unlock. The game is pretty simple: slide blocks left and right to match groups of a single colour to clear them, dropping character icons towards the exit at the bottom of the screen. Some exits will need to be unlocked first, though. Use the points you earn to unlock outfits and backdrops, then assemble them into custom dioramas using the enhanced Dressing Room mode. Otoko Cross: Pretty Boys Dropout! is available now for PC, and will be released for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch on September 1.

A screenshot from Otoko Cross: Pretty Boys Dropout! Faren, a boy with light brown hair wearing a yellow jersey and blue shorts, stands to the left. On the right is the game screen with lots of little squares of various colours.

Dreamcutter

The Dreamcutter is a mysterious scythe with an ulterior motive, promising alluring rewards and a chance at escape. You’ll find strange dancers and exotic encounters within your own mind in this side-scrolling action platformer that also uses visual novel scenes. There are macabre themes and sassy character dialogue… and it seems a bit sexy, too. Take on the role of Haley who, alongside her friend Lucia, navigate the darkness in Haley’s subconscious. Use the Dream Combo to rack up points, collect coins to buy upgrades, and reach high platforms by sticking your scythe into walls. Dreamcutter will be released for Nintendo Switch in 2023.

A screenshot from Dreamcutter. Haley is using her scythe to attack a monster from above.

Full list of featured games

  • The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation (out now for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox One)
  • Mugen Souls Z (launching for Nintendo Switch on September 14)
  • Rainbow Moon (launching for Nintendo Switch in early 2024)
  • Sunny Café (launching for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox One in 2023)
  • Otoko Cross: Pretty Boys Dropout! (available now for PC, launching for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch on September 1)
  • Escape from Terror City (launching for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox One on September 6)
  • Mystic Gate (launching for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, and Xbox One on September 13)
  • Swapshot (launching for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox One on October 25)
  • Battle Stations Blockade (launching for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox One in 2023)
  • Diorama Dungeoncrawl – Master of the Living Castle (launching for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox One on October 4)
  • Alpha Particle (launching for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and Xbox One in 2023)
  • Dreamcutter (launching for Nintendo Switch in 2023)

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Lindsay picked up an NES controller for the first time at the age of 6 and instantly fell in love. She began reviewing GBA games 20 years ago and quickly branched out from her Nintendo comfort zone. She has has developed a great love of life sims and FMV titles. For her, accessibility is one of the most important parts of any game (but she also really appreciates good UI).

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