What are you playing this weekend? (24 August)

Now let’s see what we’re going to put up this weekend, okay…?

Ollie Reynolds, Editor

I am back in the world of silent Hill after seeing the wonderful new trailer for the Silent Hill 2 remake. I’m playing the original Silent Hill on the PS Vita at the moment, and you know what, it’s aged surprisingly gracefully; arguably more so than the original Resident Evil. It still has a nice sense of atmosphere and terror.

I also recently decided to replay Pokémon Omega Ruby for some reason. I know that sounds like I did it reluctantly, but no, I just felt like it! I’m enjoying it, but I’m not sure how much I’ll get into it in the next few days.

Kate Gray, Contributor

I have become completely addicted to Kyn seeds. I believe they plan to bring it to Switch at some point, but right now I’m playing on Steam Deck. It’s incredible! It’s from a couple of former Fable developers and you see a lot of the Fable DNA in it (so many fart jokes), but it’s also incredibly impressive how many systems and ideas they put into the game. It’s a real gem.

Nile Bowie, Contributor

Since the release of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, my weekends have consisted of slicing milliseconds off my speedruns in the game’s various modes until my thumbs got sore. It’s a title that has grabbed me and kept me coming back for more.

I’ve just finished the great Metroid Prime Remastered after tinkering with it for a while, and am now moving on to Metroid: Samus Returns on the 3DS (which would make a wonderful Switch port). A friend also spoke highly of Slay the Spire and encouraged me to play it, so I’m finally going to give that a try too!

Ken Talbot, Contributor

I’m travelling a lot this weekend due to the UK bank holiday, so I’m going to try and 100% complete Super Mario Bros. Wonder to pass the long drive. Wonder has been my favourite game to play on the go since it was released.

Once I’m settled into the campsite, it’s time to break out the Joycons and play some Worms multiplayer. 4-player skirmishes in Worms WMD have been a fun part of group get-togethers lately.

Oliver Revolta, Contributor

Grim Fandango seemed so inaccessible to me as a kid. Back in 1998, when all I had was an N64, PC games were mysterious boxes in the corner of Electronics Boutique and HMV. I never got around to playing them.

I recently got the Switch version on sale. I was expecting a dry point-and-click game, but exploring the fully three-dimensional environments (i.e. pre-rendered) Resident Evil – The Return of Evilstyle backgrounds) is a pleasure. The writing style is exceptional and full of character. Now I understand why it is considered a classic.

I haven’t played anything similar and will be playing more this weekend. And I also want to finish the fun Dungeons of Dreadrock.

Jim Norman, Editor

After finishing Wargroove this week, I’m feeling a bit tactical and have finally returned to Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope with the intention of finally completing it. It has to be said that this game Slaps. I’m just focusing on the main story for now, but I imagine these side quests will keep me busy for a while.

Otherwise, I hope to spend some time with Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team on NSO. It was a must-play for me back in the day, so I’m excited to see if I still enjoy it 18 years later.

Ethan Zack, Contributor

There’s nothing better than unwinding with a relaxing game after a stressful week. That’s why I’m continuing my spectacularly spooky crime investigation in the eShop demo for . Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club. Hey, everyone defines a “cozy game” differently, okay? This multi-chapter demo already has everything I love about the FDC series – high-quality graphics, a compelling narrative, and plenty of spooky atmosphere. I can’t wait for the full game to launch next week.

If I chew through all this too quickly, I will probably Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team To Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online for more post-game shenanigans. Anyone who thinks every Pokémon game is too easy has never experienced the sheer torture of spawning in a monster house room on the 39th floor of a 40-story dungeon. Sigh.

Trent Cannon, Contributor

It hasn’t come out on Switch (and probably won’t this year, given the layoffs at Humble Games), but I’ve been spending most of my evenings in Coral Island. A solid Stardew Valley imitator with a laid-back vibe and an anti-capitalist message that speaks to me as a games journalist at the moment. You start out as a simple farmer on an island populated by the most beautiful NPCs you can imagine, and you set about revitalizing the town, expanding your budding farm, and eventually marrying the merfolk of your dreams.

Gavin Lane, Editor

Having recently acquired a PS4, I’ve been swinging around New York in Marvel’s Spider-Man. It’s a lot of fun, although I have absolutely no interest in doing anything other than swinging around and activating towers of cards. Perhaps this will be expanded later, but for now I’m amazed at how the underlying systems and gameplay feel like a embellished (extremely (beautified) version of GameCube Spider-Man 2. It’s great! …I just can’t understand why everyone cared so much about it a few years ago when underneath it feels so much like a game from two generations ago.

Otherwise, I’m excited about the new Pro Controller support in World of Goo 2 and need to keep playing DKC to prepare for joining our next Catch-Up Crew.

That’s what we have planned for the weekend, but what about you? You can tell us which game you’ll be playing primarily in the poll below, and then share what else you have planned in the comments.