Playstation hosted it’s latest games showcase a few weeks back. They showed a ton of games (over 30!) so I thought it might be fun to pick out some that I am most excited/interested in.
Before we get started I wanted to mention my disappointment that the Last Of Us mulitplayer title wasn’t even mentioned at this event but having seen some of the news story this past week (development struggles etc.) perhaps it was for the best. Would love some more news on that soon but it seems like maybe that one won’t be coming any time soon (if at all!).
So, here we go with what WAS shown!
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FAIRGAME$
Fairgame$ is the first title from Haven Studios, founded by Jade Raymond (who helped create Assassin’s Creed and Watch Dogs). It’s a competitive heist title with a modern day Robin Hood vibe. The game will be Player v Player with elements that change/emerge as the gameplay develops. You will have a chance to plan your heist in advance and see if you can execute it, while other teams of players do the same. Sounds great if they can deliver enough sandbox elements to each round.
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SPIDERMAN 2
More Spiderman! Venom! What more do we need? Well, much improved graphics for a start – the game looks much better than the previous title and seems like it’ll be a poster child for the PS5 graphically. The original game had fun combat and a decent story – with the addition of Miles Morales into the mix (and the ability to switch gameplay between the two) we should get even more content to enjoy.
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THE PLUCKY SQUIRE
This game just oozes charm, an adventure game which switches art styles and perspectives as you progress. One minute you’re in a Zelda-like view before the character breaks out of the book he was in and takes form in the ‘real world’. Lots of platforming and puzzle solving, this is definitely one of those smaller games to keep an eye on.
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HELLDIVERS 2
I played the first Helldivers years ago when it first came out. I felt it had a lot of promise but that I just couldn’t quite get into it. Hopefully this new version delivers on that original vision with all the current gen bells and whistles. It’s the same formula, fight off an alien invasion with three friends in co-op, calling in special loadouts and abilities to help you in battle. Could be very fun.
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PHANTOM BLADE Ø
The trailer for this one looks amazing and I’m hoping that the game actually plays as it seems. It was giving me a strong a Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance vibe and if the combat can deliver that level of action I will be most impressed. The game features elements of Ancient Chinese culture, steampunk type enemies and even hints of the occult. Looks like this may land early 2024, definitely one to watch!
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ASSASSIN’S CREED: MIRAGE
The last few Assassin’s Creed games have been pretty good, if a bit bloated. Mirage looks to be a return to the original style of the first title but with modern day gameplay. Your mileage will vary here, personally I might be ready for another AC game as I skipped Valhalla. One thing is for certain, Ubisoft need to deliver a brilliant title to sustain interest in the franchise, especially as they have multiple titles lined up. I’ll be watching this one as more info gets revealed.
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NEVA
I really enjoyed Gris, so this new title with a similar art style is pretty much locked in as a must buy for me. The trailer looks stunning and the music – the trailer track is already is my favourites playlist!
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ALAN WAKE 2
When the first Alan Wake finally came to Playstation a few years back (long after initial release on XBox) I really enjoyed it but the game did feel clunky and very PS3 era. The game studio’s last title, Control, was awesome and handled brilliantly so I’m expecting big things for Alan Wake 2. In the first game he was trapped in his own novel – what could be in store for the sequel?
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MARATHON
I don’t remember the original Marathon game from the 80’s but I do know that Destiny is a phenomenal shooter and that these guys also made Halo for Microsoft. So I’m willing to take a guess and say this will be pretty great. As you can (kind of) tell from the above, it’s a sci-fi, PvP extraction shooter. If it feels as good to play as Destiny I’ll be there, day one!
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So there you have it – lots of other great titles shown but the above are the main ones to catch my eye.
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