Amazon's Gaming Week is running through May 4, and while there's no single blockbuster deal stealing the spotlight, the sale harbors enough solid discounts across major franchises to justify a shopping trip for the right buyer.
Square Enix is doing the heaviest lifting this year. Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined has dropped to $49.99, while Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth sits at $29.99 on PS5. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is also priced at $29.99. For JRPG enthusiasts, the selection represents genuine value across some of the year's most significant releases in the genre.
Capcom's horror catalog is the other clear winner. Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3 are all marked down to $15.99, with the Gold Edition of Resident Evil 7 joining the bundle at that price. The horror lineup gives discount hunters plenty of survival-based gameplay to choose from.
Beyond those two pillars sits Hitman: World of Assassination at $19.99, which stands out as perhaps the shrewdest single purchase available. The game packs substantial content into a tightly designed package with genuine replay value and consistent quality throughout. The timing also makes it relevant. With IO Interactive's next project, 007: First Light, launching May 27, Hitman serves as a practical preview of the studio's design philosophy.
Nintendo eShop gift cards are running 10 percent off, which translates to automatic savings for anyone already buying digital. On the hardware side, Switch 2 bundles that include Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 are discounted by $20, though that promotion wraps up May 9. Given industry trends toward eventual price increases on successful hardware, locking in the bundle while available could prove smart timing.
The sale works best for players hunting RPGs or horror experiences with proven track records. Those shopping for something entirely different might find better timing waiting for Prime Day later this summer.
Author Emily Chen: "A serviceable week of deals, but nothing that screams must-buy unless you've been waiting for Square Enix and Capcom to go on sale."
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