The holiday season is now in full gear as Christmas is just around the corner, and the November 2024 games lineup is heating up. Many family-friendly games are about to hit the market withLego Horizon Adventuresas one of them.
Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake (Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
Publisher: Square EnixDeveloper: Square Enix and ARTDINKPrice: $59.99Release Date: November 14Trailer
Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remakeis thefirst of the Erdrick trilogyto be remade with 2D sprites and wonderful 3D backgrounds. As the 16-year-old son of a mighty fallen hero, you take on the antagonist, Baramos, who threatens the world. To take him down, you’ll find allies from around the world, change vocations, and triumph over evil through classic turn-based RPG battles. The remake has a new vocation as well, called a monster wrangler. You’ll also be exploring castles, caves, and all manner of fantasy environments in this retelling of the game when the game launches onNovember 14.
LEGO Horizon Adventures (PS5, Switch, PC)
Publisher: PlayStationDeveloper: Guerrilla and Studio GoboPrice: $59.99Release Date: November 14Trailer
Another grand adventure launches onNovember 14,and that’sLEGO Horizon Adventures.This is a retelling of Aloy’s storyline in a more family-friendly LEGO-like version. The series’ famous landmarks, like the Tallnecks and the Cauldrons, have been recreated into Lego and look absolutely stunning in a brighter art style. Unlike the originalHorizongames, however, you can play this title in co-op with a friend online or offline. Together you can customize the village of Mother’s Heart with all manner of Lego objects. You can also use outfits inspired by other PlayStation series likeRatchet & ClankandLittleBigPlanet.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership (Switch)
Publisher: NintendoDeveloper: Acquire and NintendoPrice: $59.99Release Date: November 7Trailer
TheMario & LuigiRPG series is back, thanks to the developer of the critically acclaimedOctopath Travelerfranchise, Acquire. Both of these Italian plumbers are visiting the world of Concordia, exploring multiple islands and battling enemies in action-packed turn-based combat that has button timing at the forefront. You’ll come across many different biomes, including a jungle with endless rain and a hot desert, each with its own characters to meet along the way. Seeing how Acquire takes on the series after the original developer, AlphaDream, went out of business will be interesting. It’s certainly one of the most anticipated November 2024 games.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (PC, Xbox Series X|S)
Publisher: Xbox Game StudiosDeveloper: Asobo StudioPrice: $69.99Release Date: November 19Trailer
Xbox and Asobo Studio are letting you explore the world again inMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024,which soars onto store shelves onNovember 19.The game has the biggest selection of vehicles in series history as it lets you get certifications to perform aviation activities like Medevac, Remote Cargo Ops, Aerial Firefighting, and Search & Rescue. You’ll also be able to compete in the Red Bull Air Races and Reno Air Races. If you’re more of an explorer, you may take pictures of legendary sights around the world with photo challenges ready and waiting for you. The game will launch on Xbox Game Pass soon – ensure you have theright PC specs, however, before jumping in.
Planet Coaster 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)
Publisher: Frontier DevelopmentsDeveloper: Frontier DevelopmentsPrice: $49.99Release Date: November 6Trailer
The popularRollercoaster Tycoonspiritual successor,Planet Coaster,is getting a sequel onNovember 6.In addition to building your own theme park in this simulation game, you’ll be able to build water parks, too. You’ll be able to place flumes, water slides, and more in the water park of your dreams while creating mesmerizing rollercoasters in a theme park nearby.
Planet Coaster 2will have a new event sequencer tool that lets you add effects to your attractions, such as animatronics and water fountains. Thedeveloper Frontiersays this will let you “bring the dramatic fanfare of real-world theme parks to [your] guests.” There are abunch of pre-order bonuses and editions to considerif you decide to purchase the game.
Honorable mentions
November 2024 is packed with all manner of exciting video games, from small indies to impressive triple-A titles. Here’s what to expect from the rest of the month:
