This week, starting May 14, it’s time to head back in time to either an anthropomorphic apocalypse, an anatomically confounding experience or time and space defying noir cat burglar tale. Looking for something more current, don’t worry a sleeper hit zombie survival has a much anticipated sequel about to drop!
So let’s jump in and have a look at what’s coming out this week.
Dragon’s Crown Pro | 15/05/18
Genre: Side Scrolling Beat ’em Up
Platforms: PlayStation 4
Developer: Vanillaware
Publisher: ATLUS
Game description:
“Regardless if magic or steel is your fancy, Dragon’s Crown Pro offers a variety of ranged and close combat options for this classic, side scrolling, beat ‘em up. Band together, or journey solo, as one of six playable classes and explore a winding dungeon with new adventures at every turn.” – [source]
Omensight | 15/05/18
Genre: Action Adventure
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4
Developer: Spearhead Games
Publisher: Spearhead Games
Game description:
“Omensight is an Action Murder-Mystery game. You are the Harbinger, a powerful mystical warrior who has witnessed the destruction of the world. In order to prevent annihilation, you are destined to repeat that fateful day and solve the murder of the Godless-Priestess, whose death precipitated the apocalypse.” – [source]
Horizon Chase Turbo | 15/05/18
Genre: Racing
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4
Developer: Aquiris Game Studio
Publisher: Aquiris Game Studio
Game description:
“Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.” – [source]
FRAMED Collection | 17/05/18
Genre: Narrative Puzzler
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Loveshack Entertainment
Publisher: Surprise Attack Games
Game description:
“Rearrange the panels of an animated comic book to craft the story of a noir-styled spy adventure in the FRAMED Collection–a compilation of the multi-award winning puzzle games FRAMED and FRAMED 2.” – [source]
State of Decay 2 | 18/05/18
Genre: Action Survival
Platforms: Xbox One, PC
Developer: Undead Labs
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Game description:
“The dead have risen and civilization has fallen. Not even the military could stop the zombies, and now it’s up to you to gather survivors and build a community in a post-apocalyptic world – a world where every decision matters, and where you define what it means to survive.” – [source]
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition | 18/05/18
Genre: Battlefield Hack and Slash
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Publisher: Nintendo
Game description:
“Charge into battle with Hyrule’s mightiest legends in Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch. Cut down entire legions of enemies using powerful, over-the-top Dynasty Warriors-style moves, and dominate the battlefield as fan-favourite characters from The Legend of Zelda series.” – [source]
Our top pick of the week?
State of Decay 2
18/05/18
The original State of Decay was a sleeper hit that garnered a really large following. The slow pacer and more thoughtful approach compared to some of the more high adrenaline zombie shooters filled a gap in the market we didn’t realise we were missing.
With the sequel we’ll get to enjoy the one thing that was missing from the original and that is playing with our friends as we just try to make it through another day with our favourite survivor.
What new titles are you most excited for this week? Be sure to let us know!
About the Author
Cameron Honey-Swain
Cameron knows what he loves. Witches, animated ducks and a strong burly female protagonist. When he isn't effortlessly defending Dragon Age II he is bothering either his husband or one of his many fur children.
