Daily news (December 17, Round 2): Olija / Cris Tales

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Today’s Daily news: release date for Olija, but also…

Cris Tales
Cozy Grove
Death end re;Quest
Contraptions
Rogue Company

Olija

Devolver Digital have announced that Olija will be released on January 28th worldwide.

Here’s the latest trailer and some more details:

Olija is a game about Faraday’s quest, a man shipwrecked and trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.
Through adventurous exploration, narration and razor sharp combat, the player will discover a strange world and its inhabitants, including Olija, an enigmatic lady that Faraday finds himself bound to over time. Inspired by swashbuckling tales and cinematic adventure games, Olija is a story about facing the unknown in adversity.

Olija (Switch – eShop) comes out on January 28th worldwide.

Source: Devolver Digital PR

Cris Tales

Here’s the latest video for Cris Tales:

Today’s gameplay video joins protagonist Crisbell as she discovers her incredible ability to observe and manipulate past and future visions of her surroundings at any time. With a little help from her dapper amphibian ally, Crisbell’s power can be used to shape a brighter future, changing both the lives of those around her and the wider world. The video closes with a first look at the game’s Synchro system in combat which allows team members to combine their skills for powerful results. Get a sense of just how reactive Cris Tales’ gorgeous environments are and the tough decisions Crisbell faces by viewing the full video.

Cris Tales (Switch) does not have a release date yet.

Source: Modus Games PR

Cozy Grove

Here’s some more details and the list of key features for Cozy Grove:

Cozy Grove is a game about everyday life on an island paradise – that’s haunted! As a spirit scout it’s your job to help the spectral inhabitants with their afterlives. You’ll build a camp, make friends with the characters, and bring color back by decorating. Explore the forest every day to find new items to craft, and areas to explore. Embark on quests tied to your relationships with the various spirits, decorate and customize your camp, make the island your own! With procedurally generated changes and a living world to keep you company, you’ll never run out of fun new things to do or collect. With a little time, a little love, and a lot of crafting you’ll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!

Beautiful, dynamic, hand-drawn landscapes that come alive when you help a spirit in need.
Dozens of memorable characters and spirits for you to find and befriend.
Collect spirit animals, craft decorations, go fishing, and more!
40+ hour campaign filled with side quests, designed to span months of playtime.

Cozy Grove (Switch – eShop) does not have a release date yet.

Source: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild PR

Death end re;Quest

Compile Heart have announced their latest game for the Nintendo Switch: Death end re;Quest. It will be released on December 24th in Japan, and it’s now available for digital pre-purchase for 3 800 Yen (regular price from January 19th: 4 800 Yen). It requires 8GB of free space.

Here’s the opening video and some screenshots:

Death end re;Quest (Switch – eShop) comes out on December 24th in Japan.

Source: Nintendo

Contraptions

Cosen have announced that they will bring Contraptions to Japan on January 7th. It’s now available for digital pre-order for 1 100 Yen, and it requires only 155MB of free space. This version of the game does offer an English language option.

Here’s a trailer and some screenshots for the game: