PS5: A New Game to Test for Free Before Release

Free Demo for Coffee Talk Tokyo Now on PS5 – Experience Calm, Emotional Journey in Japanese Bars

A new free demo for Coffee Talk Tokyo has arrived on PlayStation 5, offering a serene narrative experience perfect for unwinding from the summer release rush. This proposal is designed to appeal to players who enjoy emotionally driven stories and subtle atmospheres. The third episode of Coffee Talk, titled Coffee Talk Tokyo, offers a playable demo that reveals its gameplay. Developed by Chorus Worldwide Games Limited, with publisher Toge Productions entrusting the sequel to this new studio, the game transports players to Japanese bars in Tokyo. The series maintains its signature “caffeinated formula,” where players act as baristas, serving customers and overhearing their diverse stories. Following entries like Hibiscus & Butterfly, the Coffee Talk series continues its calming formula, offering new conversations with unseen characters in an equally soothing setting within this latest installment. The blend of visual novel elements with management gameplay, a recipe that has charmed players in previous entries, seems to function well again here.

Free Demo for Coffee Talk Tokyo on Multiple Platforms – PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Steam; New Adventure Game Shibuya Scramble Stories in Development

The free demo is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Steam. Accessing the demo does not require a PlayStation Plus Premium membership. The full game is slated for release in 2025 across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Notably, despite not being a graphically demanding game, Coffee Talk Tokyo has decided to skip its release on PlayStation 4. A Nintendo Switch demo is also scheduled for release soon. The demo for Coffee Talk Tokyo can be downloaded from the PlayStation Store. Separately, renowned designer Jiro Ishii is developing a new adventure game titled Shibuya Scramble Stories. Development is underway with key contributors from his previous hit game, 428: Shibuya Scramble, including scriptwriter Yukinori Kitajima and actors Kosei Amano and Yuto Nakamura. Trailers for Shibuya Scramble Stories suggest that players will be tasked with uncovering the truth within the game’s narrative.

In other gaming news, Arc System Works is developing a new brawler, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. This title unites heroes and villains from Marvel comics and films, featuring characters such as Iron Man, Captain America, Robbie Reyes (Ghost Rider), Storm, and Kamala Khan. Scheduled for release in 2026, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls distinguishes itself from the Marvel vs. Capcom series by featuring 4v4 combat. While the 4v4 setup has raised some concerns regarding gameplay challenges, Arc System Works’ reputation for producing high-quality fighting games has generated significant anticipation. Rumors also suggest the game may be compatible with Sony’s forthcoming Project Defiant fight stick. Further details are expected on July 13.

I Am Setsuna: A Spiritual Successor to Chrono Trigger

Additionally, I Am Setsuna, a game considered a spiritual successor to the Chrono Trigger series, was developed by Tokyo RPG Factory, a division of Square Enix. Set in a world consumed by ice and snow, the game follows a girl named Setsuna, who embarks on a journey to fulfill her destiny as a sacrificial lamb and melt the eternal frost. Like Chrono Trigger, its combat system utilizes an Active Time Battle (ATB) system. Released in 2016 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Windows, I Am Setsuna received positive reviews for its narrative and atmosphere, although some critics found its combat less engaging.