{"id":12314,"date":"2026-02-20T01:04:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T01:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextlevelnews.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/02\/20\/au-deals-quiet-classics-smart-sequels-and-a-few-deep-cuts-i-would-happily-buy-again\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T01:04:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T01:04:42","slug":"au-deals-quiet-classics-smart-sequels-and-a-few-deep-cuts-i-would-happily-buy-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/nextlevelnews.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/02\/20\/au-deals-quiet-classics-smart-sequels-and-a-few-deep-cuts-i-would-happily-buy-again\/","title":{"rendered":"AU Deals: Quiet Classics, Smart Sequels, And A Few Deep Cuts I Would Happily Buy Again"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"article-page\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/02\/20\/rezzzz-1771549462453.jpg\" \/>\n<section data-transform=\"mobile-ad-break\"><\/section>\n<p>Thank your own personal deity&#8211;possibly Athena of <em>God of War: Sons of Sparta<\/em> fame&#8211;it&#8217;s Friday. Some sales are noisy. This one is curated. These are games I have played, finished, stress tested, and would still recommend at these prices without hesitation. And now I&#8217;m off to play some Resi. Weekend well. See you Monday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-quiet-classics-smart-sequels-and-a-few-deep-cuts-i-would-happily-buy-again#retro\">Retro<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-quiet-classics-smart-sequels-and-a-few-deep-cuts-i-would-happily-buy-again#1\">Nintendo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-quiet-classics-smart-sequels-and-a-few-deep-cuts-i-would-happily-buy-again#2\">Xbox<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-quiet-classics-smart-sequels-and-a-few-deep-cuts-i-would-happily-buy-again#3\">PlayStation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-quiet-classics-smart-sequels-and-a-few-deep-cuts-i-would-happily-buy-again#4\">PC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-toc-title=\"Retro\"><strong>This Day in Gaming &#x1f382;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In retro news, I&#8217;m celebrating the 23rd birthday of <strong>Rez<\/strong>, Tetsuya Mizuguchi&#8217;s synesthesia masterpiece. One part <strong>Panzer Dragoon<\/strong> on-rails shooting and another part LSD degrees of &#8220;ohhh, I can <em>seeee<\/em> the muuuusic,&#8221; this Dreamcast must-own stands up today, particularly inside of a PS VR2 headset.<\/p>\n<section data-transform=\"image-with-caption\" data-image-url=\"https:\/\/assets2.ignimgs.com\/2015\/12\/14\/area101png-19ba3b.png\" data-image-title=\"undefined\" data-image-class=\"article-image-full-size\" data-image-link=\"https:\/\/assets2.ignimgs.com\/2015\/12\/14\/area101png-19ba3b.png\" data-caption=\"%3Cstrong%3EA%20great%20game%20that%20had%20one%20of%20the%20most%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Ca%20href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F98L0PL%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eeyebrow-raising%20peripherals%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cstrong%3E%20ever.%3C%2Fstrong%3E\"><\/section>\n<\/section>\n<p>Aussie birthdays for notable games.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Rez <\/strong>(DC) 2002. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/636450\/Rez_Infinite\/\"><u>Remaster<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Castlevania: Lament of Innocence<\/strong> (PS2) 2004.<a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/zEjNA2\"> <u>eBay<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Fire Emblem<\/strong> (GBA) 2004.<a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QqXD2q\"> <u>eBay<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>40K: Dawn of War II <\/strong>(PC) 2009.<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/15620\/Warhammer_40000_Dawn_of_War_II__Anniversary_Edition\/\"> <u>Get<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Street Fighter IV<\/strong> (PS3,X360) 2009.<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/21660\/Street_Fighter_IV\/\"> <u>Get<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Persona 4 Golden<\/strong> (PSV) 2013. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1113000\/Persona_4_Golden\/\"><u>Get<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Dead or Alive 5 Last Round<\/strong> (PS3\/4,X360\/O) 2015. <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/311730\/DEAD_OR_ALIVE_5_Last_Round_Core_Fighters\/\"><u>Get<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><section data-transform=\"divider\"><\/section>\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-title=\"Nintendo\">Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch<\/h2>\n<p><section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-apr-14-25-ns-h\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2025\/11\/13\/reddeadthumb-1763061138079.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2025\/11\/13\/reddeadthumb-1763061138079.png\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Red-Dead-Redemption-CIB-Switch\/dp\/B0FMD74GMR?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Red Dead Redemption<\/a> (-48%) &#8211; <strong>A$25.00<\/strong> The writing is still razor sharp and the world holds up surprisingly well on Switch. Gunplay shows its age, yet the pacing and tone remain worth every cent.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Mario-plus-Rabbids-Sparks-of-Hope\/dp\/B0B5LSVNKP?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope<\/a> (-40%) &#8211; <strong>A$47.80<\/strong> Tactical combat without rigid grids gives this sequel real personality. The Rabbids humour can grate, but the systems underneath are smarter than they look.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.nintendo.com\/AU\/en\/titles\/70010000007705\">Dead Cells<\/a> (-50%) &#8211; <strong>A$18.70<\/strong> Still one of the tightest action loops around. It is punishing but fair, and every run feels earned. At half price, it is dangerously easy to justify.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.nintendo.com\/AU\/en\/titles\/70010000015566\">Unravel Two<\/a> (-70%) &#8211; <strong>A$8.90<\/strong> A gentle co-op puzzle platformer built around coordination rather than chaos. It is short and simple, yet quietly charming at this price point.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.nintendo.com\/AU\/en\/titles\/70010000029275\">Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered<\/a> (-80%) &#8211; <strong>A$11.90<\/strong> Loud arcade racing that knows exactly what it is. Structure is old school, but the chases still feel good and the discount softens repetition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or gift a <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/V0MbJ\"><strong>Nintendo eShop Card<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>Switch Console Prices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How much to Switch it up?<\/p>\n<section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-switch-console-watch\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-quiet-classics-smart-sequels-and-a-few-deep-cuts-i-would-happily-buy-again#0\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-title=\"Xbox\">Exciting Bargains for Xbox<\/h2>\n<p><section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-apr-14-25-xo-h\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/11\/16\/ac-mirage-1700094378357.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2023\/11\/16\/ac-mirage-1700094378357.png\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Assassins-Creed-Mirage\/dp\/B0BDRK6JHY?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Assassin&#8217;s Creed Mirage<\/a> (-70%) &#8211; <strong>A$24<\/strong> Mirage trims the RPG excess and restores rooftop stalking. Smaller scope works in its favour, especially at this price.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Sonic-Frontiers\/dp\/B0BBRZMFDD?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Sonic Frontiers<\/a> (-66%) &#8211; <strong>A$33.70<\/strong> Ambitious open zones give Sonic room to breathe. It is uneven, but the spectacle and soundtrack carry more weight than expected.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Hogwarts-Legacy\/dp\/B08JQMCVV2?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Hogwarts Legacy<\/a> (-65%) &#8211; <strong>A$39<\/strong> Hogwarts itself is absurdly detailed and worth exploring slowly. The main story drags occasionally, but the fantasy rarely falters.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Call-of-Duty-Black-Ops-7\/dp\/B0FMXW3BGT?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Call of Duty: Black Ops 7<\/a> (-33%) &#8211; <strong>A$55.90<\/strong> Predictable but polished, with campaign set pieces that still flex technical muscle. Multiplayer value depends entirely on your squad staying active.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Mortal-Kombat-1\/dp\/B0C5S85H6K?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Mortal Kombat 1<\/a> (-62%) &#8211; <strong>A$29<\/strong> Visceral and visually absurd in motion. Live service elements divide opinion, but the core fighting remains satisfyingly sharp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Xbox One<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Marvels-Guardians-of-the-Galaxy\/dp\/B09CZT15ZP?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Marvel&#8217;s Guardians of the Galaxy<\/a> (-51%) &#8211; <strong>A$49.10<\/strong> Combat repeats itself, yet the writing and cast chemistry carry the experience comfortably at this discount.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Mass-Effect-Legendary-Edition\/dp\/B08PLH2349?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Mass Effect Legendary Edition<\/a> (-70%) &#8211; <strong>A$30.30<\/strong> Three sprawling RPGs and almost all DLC in one package. The first game shows its age, but the character work remains elite.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/LEGO-Worlds\/dp\/B01N2QSE4X?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">LEGO Worlds<\/a> (-42%) &#8211; <strong>A$28.90<\/strong> Freeform creativity with minimal structure. It lacks modern LEGO polish, though younger builders will not mind at this price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or just invest in an <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/glwRb\"><strong>Xbox Card<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>Xbox Console Prices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How many bucks for a &#8216;Box?<\/p>\n<section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-xbox-console-watch\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-quiet-classics-smart-sequels-and-a-few-deep-cuts-i-would-happily-buy-again#0\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-title=\"PlayStation\"><strong>Pure Scores for PlayStation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-apr-14-25-ps-h\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/02\/04\/codthumb-1770230343966.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/02\/04\/codthumb-1770230343966.png\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/dp\/B0FMXW8HQF?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">CoD: Black Ops 7<\/a> (-64%) &#8211; <strong>A$40<\/strong> Faster load times and steady performance help here. It does not reinvent anything. CoD is CoD. You know this.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Crimson-Desert-Day-One-PlayStation\/dp\/B0FSQFV4VM?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Crimson Desert<\/a> (-19%) &#8211; <strong>A$89<\/strong> Large scale combat and open world ambition headline this one. It is not a small investment, but early scope looks substantial.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Marvels-Spider-Man-Miles-Morales\/dp\/B08RFC9DRQ?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man: Miles Morales<\/a> (-48%) &#8211; <strong>A$48.90<\/strong> Shorter than the original, tighter because of it. Swinging across New York still feels clean and confident.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Alan-Wake-2-Deluxe-PS5\/dp\/B0D69Z7SQR?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Alan Wake II<\/a> (-44%) &#8211; <strong>A$50.30<\/strong> A bold horror sequel that trusts you to keep up. Combat can feel deliberate, but the structure and atmosphere linger.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Assassins-Creed-Shadows\/dp\/B0D44YLP3H?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Assassin&#8217;s Creed Shadows<\/a> (-55%) &#8211; <strong>A$49<\/strong> Dual protagonists and feudal Japan finally align. Open world fatigue is possible, yet the setting does heavy lifting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PS4<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Trials-of-Mana\/dp\/B07XMG7JVM?tag=ign_au-22&amp;ascsubtag=\">Trials of Mana<\/a> (-44%) &#8211; <strong>A$43.20<\/strong> A bright remake that keeps its classic bones. Story is simple, but the combat system retains genuine charm.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-au\/product\/EP0006-PPSA02343_00-ITTAKESTWORETAIL\">It Takes Two<\/a> (-80%) &#8211; <strong>A$11.90<\/strong> One of the smartest co-op designs in years. You will need a reliable partner, which is sometimes the real challenge.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.playstation.com\/en-au\/product\/EP6757-PPSA03329_00-0902745586622586\">Disco Elysium &#8211; The Final Cut<\/a> (-75%) &#8211; <strong>A$14.90<\/strong> Dialogue as combat, and still unmatched. It is dense and uncompromising, but essential at this price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or purchase a <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/kn6Ww\"><strong>PS Store Card.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<aside>\n<p>What you&#8217;ll pay to &#8216;Station.<\/p>\n<section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-playstation-console-watch\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-quiet-classics-smart-sequels-and-a-few-deep-cuts-i-would-happily-buy-again#0\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-toc-title=\"PC\">Purchase Cheap for PC<\/h2>\n<p><section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-apr-14-25-pc-h\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2025\/11\/07\/snakethumb-1762555245224.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2025\/11\/07\/snakethumb-1762555245224.png\" class=\"article-image-full-size\" title=\"undefined\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/9l8wv0\">Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater<\/a> (-53%) &#8211; <strong>A$54.90<\/strong> A stealth classic rebuilt with modern presentation. Pacing is theatrical, but jungle tension still grips.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1426210\/It_Takes_Two\">It Takes Two<\/a> (-80%) &#8211; <strong>A$9.90<\/strong> Runs beautifully on PC and remains a co-op benchmark. You do need someone equally committed on the other controller.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1850570\/DEATH_STRANDING_DIRECTORS_CUT\/\">Death Stranding Director&#8217;s Cut<\/a> (-75%) &#8211; <strong>A$13.70<\/strong> A strange, contemplative trek about connection and cargo. It commits fully to its tone, which is precisely why it works.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aD8VNW\">Metaphor: ReFantazio<\/a> (-55%) &#8211; <strong>A$51.70<\/strong> Persona lineage meets high fantasy politics. It is dense and stylish, though newcomers should expect a long commitment.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/972660\/Spiritfarer_Farewell_Edition\">Spiritfarer<\/a> (-85%) &#8211; <strong>A$6.50<\/strong> Gentle management wrapped around grief and goodbyes. It moves slowly, but the emotional payoff is quietly powerful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or just get a <a href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/vdlm8\"><strong>Steam Wallet Card<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<aside>\n<p><strong>PC Hardware Prices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Slay your pile of shame.<\/p>\n<section data-transform=\"commerce-deal\" data-slug=\"au-daily-deals-pc-console-watch\" data-type=\"grid\"><\/section>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/au-deals-quiet-classics-smart-sequels-and-a-few-deep-cuts-i-would-happily-buy-again#0\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<p><section data-transform=\"divider\"><\/section>\n<\/p><p> <em>Adam Mathew is a passionate connoisseur, a lifelong game critic, and an Aussie deals wrangler who genuinely wants to hook you up with stuff that&#8217;s worth playing (but also cheap). He plays practically everything, sometimes on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/GrizGaming\"><u><em>YouTube<\/em><\/u><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thank your own personal deity&#8211;possibly Athena of God of War: Sons of Sparta fame&#8211;it&#8217;s Friday. Some sales are noisy. This one is curated. These are games I have played, finished, stress tested, and would still recommend at these prices without hesitation. And now I&#8217;m off to play some Resi. Weekend well. See you Monday. 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