There has no doubt been an explosion of popular Japanese games that received an English translation that are now available for the PC on STEAM. And for those who often are tired of having to delete games to install newer games on their console have found the PC to be convenient. Moreso, because of the insane sales that happen during STEAM’s seasonal sales.
And right now, the STEAM Summer Sale is offering a lot of cool games that are on sale! Here are our picks for games that offer the best savings and also fun gameplay (may you be into action, RPG, visual novels, etc.):
FOR THOSE WHO WANT THAT SHIBUYA EXPERIENCE
428: Shibuya Scramble – 70% off – $14.99
A kidnapping on the streets of Shibuya brings together a hot-blooded detective, hard-hitting journalist, former gang leader, the head researcher of a big pharma manufacturer and a part-timer stuck in cat costume for a series of events each more unexpected and outrageous than the last. Can they—or the city itself—make it through the day?
FOR THOSE WHO WANT THAT AKIHABARA EXPERIENCE
AKIBA’s TRIP: Undead & Undressed – 40% off – $11.99
Akihabara. “Akiba,” for short.
This suburban Tokyo ward’s seen it all, from Japan’s post-war reconstruction to the economic bubblegum crisis of the ’80s. Always on the cutting edge of progress, with a little something to offer even the most fetishistic of appetites, it was almost inevitable that this singular technocracy of indulgence would give birth to a whole new kind of appetite altogether.
Enter, the “Synthisters” – vampires who prey upon the life energy of the town’s unsuspecting figurine-chasers, maid café connoisseurs and cosplayers. Those victimized by Synthisters take on the properties of their attackers while also withdrawing from society and becoming veritable shut-ins due to their newfound fatal weakness to sunlight.
AKIBA’S TRIP tells the story of one such unfortunate soul: a young man named Nanashi who was lured into a trap by the promise of rare character goods and transformed into one of the walking undead. He, however, was spared the worst of his fate by the bloody kiss of a mysterious Synthister hunter named Shizuku. Together with the rest of his companions in an organization unofficially dubbed the “Akiba Freedom Fighters,” Nanashi and Shizuku must uncover the truth behind the Synthister plague and save Akiba from being overrun by violent, antisocial energy vampires.
And of course, the best way to fight vampires is to strip them down to their skivvies so they melt in the noonday sun…
FOR THOSE WHO WANT THAT SHINJUKU (KABUKICHO) EXPERIENCE
The glitz, glamour, and unbridled decadence of the 80s are back in Yakuza 0.
Yakuza Kiwami – 25% off – $14.99
1995, Kamurocho… Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, takes the fall for the murder of a crime boss to protect his sworn brother, Akira Nishikiyama, and his childhood friend, Yumi.
2005… Akira Nishikiyama has become a changed man. Yumi is nowhere to be found. Ten billion yen has gone missing from the Tojo Clan’s coffers, putting the organization on the brink of civil war. And Kazuma Kiryu is released from prison to a world he no longer recognizes.
For those who want that Tokyo Experience
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ – 80% Off – $11.99
Tokyo Xanadu eX+; a massive action RPG from the masters of the genre, Nihon Falcom! When high school student Kou Tokisaka encounters the nightmare realm known as the Eclipse, his world is forever changed.
For those who want that “Samurai” Experience
Way of the Samurai 3 – 70% Off – $5.99
As a major release from the million+ selling Way of the Samurai series, Way Of The Samurai 3is the prequel to the Famitsu Gold Award winning Way Of The Samurai 4 and furthers the series’ blend of customization, exploration and action gameplay!
Way of the Samurai 4 – 70% Off – $7.49
The Way of the Samurai series is widely renowned for allowing players to make far-reaching decisions that can radically alter the course of the story and this, the fourth entry in this thrilling series and previously exclusive to the PS3, is no exception! Now all the sword wielding action, adventure and drama of the Way of the Samurai series comes to PC for the very first time, continuing the series’ blend of customization, exploration, action gameplay and quirky humour.
For those who want to experience a “Tales of” RPG Game
Tales of Berseria – 75% Off – $12.49
A tale of emotion versus reason…
In Tales of Berseria, players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria. Velvet will join a crew of pirates as they sail across the sea and visit the many islands that make up the sacred kingdom of Midgand in an all-new adventure developed by the celebrated team behind the Tales of series. Veteran Tales of character designer Mutsumi Inomata has personally designed Velvet and famous Japanese animation studio, ufotable, returns to animate the game’s breathtaking cutscenes; delivering truly epic and emotional storytelling in their unique style.
For those who want to experience an “Ys” RPG Game
Ys 1 and II Chronicles – 70% Off – $4.49
Ys The Oath in Felghana – 70% Off – $4.49
Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim – 75% Off – $4.99
For those who love visual novels with an awesome story:
CLANNAD Bundle – 64% Off – $32.37
Comes with CLANNAD, CLANNAD Side Stories, Tomoyoa After ~It’s Wonderful Life~
VisualArts/Key Kinetic Novel Bundle – 67% off – $11.21
Comes with planetarian ~the reverie of a little planet~, Harmonia, Harmonia – Theme songs, planetarian HD
For those who are Hyperdimension Neptunia Fans
IFI Complete Neptunia Bundle – 72% Off – $86.69
Need something to spice up your Neptune collection? With the Nepify Your Life Bundle, you can play all of the available Neptunia titles and finally decide who your number one waifu is! The Nepify Your Life Bundle includes the following Neptunia games:
Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online
Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3
Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed
Megadimension Neptunia VII
MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies
Superdimension Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls
For those who want to fight huge alien bugs
Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon Complete Pack- $11.99
Thousands of giant insects and aliens once again ravage the earth, and only the Earth Defense Force can stop them. Defend the city of New Detroit against an infestation bigger and meaner than ever before. Destroy these monsters at all costs, even if it means turning entire city blocks into rubble!
Earth Defense Force 4.1 Wingdiver the Shooter Bundle – 67% Off – $13.28
It’s a fight for the future of the planet between the Ravagers, a merciless swarm of alien invaders, and the Earth Defense Force (EDF) in this third-person shooter.
As an EDF soldier you will go head to head in fierce combat against the hordes of giant alien insects and their slaughtering machines.
Play as four different classes in over 80 missions with a range of 800 weapons at your disposal.
For those who want Otome Games
IFI Otomate Bundle – 84% Off – $12.77
Your husbandos are waiting… for you to grab the bundle of a lifetime! The IFI Otomate Bundle includes:
Amnesia: Memories
Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms
For those who want to experience STEINS;GATE:
STEINS;GATE BUNDLE – 59% Off – $26.53
Comes with STEINS;GATE & STEINS;GATE 0
For those who want mystery games:
The Silver Case & the 25th Ward Limited Edition Bundle – 68% off – $23.95
Comes with The Silver Case, The Silver Case: The Extra Contents, The 25th Ward: The Silver Case + DLC
For those who want that Dangan Ronpa experience:
Dangan Ronpa Absolute Despair Collection – 64% Off – $25.17
Includes Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair and Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls.
For those who want that Resident Evil/Biohazard Experience:
Resident/ Evil/Biohazard Collection – 79% off – $42.86
Resident Evil 4-6, Revelations 1 & 2 + all DLC
For those who can’t get enough of NARUTO:
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM Legacy Bundle – 75% off – $34.86
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: ULTIMATE NINJA STORM LEGACY collects all 4 STORM games in one breathtaking collection. This series has established itself among the pinnacle of anime & manga adaptations to video games! This collection includes: HD Remasters of NARUTO: ULTIMATE NINJA STORM, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: ULTIMATE NINJA STORM 2, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: ULTIMATE NINJA STORM 3 FULL BURST, and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: ULTIMATE NINJA STORM 4 ROAD TO BORUTO + DLC.
For those who want the best Dragon Ball Z fighting game:
Dragon Ball FighterZ – 75% off – $14.99
NOTE: DLC are also on sale
For those who want a ONE PIECE game on sale:
One Piece Pirate Warriors 3 – Gold Edition – 75% off – $12.99
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