Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster
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Famitsu software sales (4/20/26 – 4/26/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of April 20-26, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with 178,533 units sold. The data includes sales figures for both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 titles, with several new entries appearing in the top 30.
Review: Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster
Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster is a bland and tedious action RPG from Inti Creates, lacking personality and engaging gameplay elements. While kingdom management and combat can become interesting with investment, the overall experience is marred by monotonous missions, uninspired character and enemy designs, and a barebones story. The game is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Nintendo Download: 23rd April (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, featuring a wide array of new games for the Nintendo Switch eShop. Titles include narrative adventure OPUS: Prism Peak, party battle game Fruit Mountain Party, action RPG Kingdom's Return, and racing simulator MotoGP 26, among many others across various genres.
Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit And The Ancient Monster – Now On Xbox
Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £11.75. This hybrid game combines side-scrolling action with kingdom-building strategy, allowing players to explore and gather resources before returning to develop their own kingdom. An optional DLC pack adds crossover character skins from the Azure Striker Gunvolt series.
Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster Review 🏰
Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster is a 2D action game that blends kingdom building with dungeon crawling and deliberate, reaction-based combat. While the charming visuals and engaging combat are highlights, the kingdom building aspect is noted as being too simple. The game is available on PlayStation 5 and received a score of 7.4 out of 10.
Nintendo Download – April 23, 2026 (North America) – Ys Memoire, Total Chaos, more
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of April 23, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop including Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta and Total Chaos. A Spotlight Sale is also ongoing, offering deals on select digital games for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 until April 29.
Nintendo Download – April 23, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest download list for Europe for the week of April 23, 2026. The list includes retail titles for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, such as Pragmata, and a variety of digital-only games for the Nintendo Switch.
Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster Review - Stultifying Formula
Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster is a disappointing action RPG from Inti Creates, marred by monotonous design and shallow systems. Despite a promising premise and occasional glimpses of depth in its boss battles, the game suffers from repetitive combat, uninspired dungeon design, and underdeveloped city-building mechanics, making progression feel like a chore.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, PRAGMATA for Switch 2, more
This week's Japanese game releases include Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster and PRAGMATA for Nintendo Switch 2. Other notable titles launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC include Kiln, Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, and Tides of Tomorrow.
Famitsu review scores – April 19, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and more
Famitsu has released its review scores for the week of April 19, 2026, featuring titles such as Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Life is Strange: Reunion, and UFO 50. Scores are given by four editors out of a possible 10 points each, totaling 40.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for April 23, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 for the week of April 23, 2026. Upcoming digital releases include Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth, and MotoGP 26. Several retail titles are also listed, such as Castle of Shikigami 3 and Elminage Original.
Coming Out in gaming this week — April 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include "Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch," a beat 'em up for multiple platforms, and "Vampire Crawlers," a deckbuilder roguelite. "Masters of Albion" launches in Early Access on PC, while "Tides of Tomorrow" offers a narrative adventure with player-influencing choices. Other notable releases include "Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster," "Kiln" from Double Fine Productions, "Titanium Court," and the rhythm adventure "Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis."
These 15+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (20th-26th April)
Over 15 new games are launching for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 between April 20th and 26th, including Vampire Crawlers, Tides of Tomorrow, and Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch. Additionally, several titles will be available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and The Crew Motorfest.
These 15+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (20th-26th April)
This week sees a variety of new game releases for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including Vampire Crawlers, Tides of Tomorrow, and Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege. Additionally, several titles are being added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and Wild Arms 4.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 20 to 24
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between April 20 and 24. The list includes titles like Kiln, Vampire Crawlers, Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch, and many more, with details on their release dates and platforms.
Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit Pre-Orders Live; Free Azure Striker Gunvolt DLC Bonus on Steam
Inti Creates has opened pre-orders for its upcoming 2D action and strategy hybrid, Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster. Pre-orders on Nintendo Switch receive a 10% discount, while Steam pre-orders include the first DLC pack featuring Azure Striker Gunvolt cosmetic skins for free. The game is set to release on April 23, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Monthly Video Game Releases: April 1st to 30th | Console Creatures
Console Creatures provides a comprehensive list of video game releases scheduled for April 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest, iOS, and Android. The article details full game releases, DLC, expansions, and early access titles, with a preview of major May 2026 releases.
2026 video game release date calendar
This article provides a comprehensive calendar of video game releases scheduled for 2026, including specific dates for titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 in November and early year releases such as Resident Evil Requiem. It details monthly releases across various platforms and lists notable titles with TBD release dates, promising to be updated as new information becomes available.
Kingdom’s Return Demo Launches March 19 on Switch, Final Trailer Highlights Zipangu
Inti Creates announced that a free demo for Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster will launch on Nintendo Switch on March 19, 2026. The game, which combines 2D action with kingdom-building, is set to release on April 23, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Kingdom’s Return: Time Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster getting a Nintendo Switch demo
Inti Creates will release a demo for their upcoming action RPG, Kingdom's Return: Time Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, on Nintendo Switch on March 19, 2026. The demo will allow players to experience the kingdom-rebuilding adventure.