Each week there are plenty of new games coming out. Although with so much going on it can be hard to keep track of them all. Thankfully Checkpoint is here to sift through them all and bring you our highlights of the week.
So let’s jump in and have a look at what’s coming out this week.
Skully
Date (Aus): 04/08/2020
Genre: Adventure / Platformer
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
“On a mysterious remote island, a skull washes up on shore and is reawakened by an enigmatic deity. Dubbed Skully, the newly reanimated being has been summoned to intervene in a war between the deity’s three siblings, whose quarrel jeopardizes the island they call home.
Fate has bestowed Skully with a second chance at “life” and his adventure will take him across a strange paradise as he seeks an end to the conflict that plagues the isle.”
Relicta
Date (Aus): 04/08/2020
Genre: Puzzle
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
“Relicta is a first-person physics-based puzzle game where you need to creatively combine magnetism and gravity in order to unravel the secrets of Chandra Base. Alone in the treacherous depths of the Moon, your scientific mind is the only thing that can keep your daughter alive…
Play as a top physicist stranded on an eerie, derelict Moon base. Find your way around the enigmatic, terraformed craters by bending gravity and magnetism to your will in order to solve physical puzzles. Will you rush straight ahead and try to reach safety – or will you take your time to gather clues and unravel the intrigues of 22nd century orbital politics? Buried in the eternal darkness of the lunar craters lies a secret that might claim your daughter’s life – or change the fate of humanity forever. Are you ready to face the ultimate consequences of your research?”
Fall Guys
Date (Aus): 04/08/2020
Genre: Battle Royale
Platforms: PC, PS4
“Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout flings hordes of contestants together online in a mad dash through round after round of escalating chaos until one victor remains! Battle bizarre obstacles, shove through unruly competitors, and overcome the unbending laws of physics as you stumble towards greatness. Leave your dignity at the door and prepare for hilarious failure in your quest to claim the crown!
Massive Online Pandemonium: Dive into a series of ridiculous challenges and wild obstacle courses with masses of other competitors online, all with the hopes of making the cut and advancing to the next round of mayhem.“
Fast & Furious Crossroads
Date (Aus): 07/08/2020
Genre: Racing
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
“Fast & Furious Crossroads is an action-adventure video game set in the Fast & Furious universe. Gear up for fast, cinematic non-stop action in a new chapter of the Fast & Furious saga as you hunt down an international crime syndicate and pump the brakes on their plans. With adrenaline-fueled stunts and heists, gadgets, exotic locations, cars, and heroes from the films, Fast & Furious Crossroads casts you right at the centre of the action.“
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition
Date (Aus): 07/08/2020
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC
“Experience Aloy’s entire legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a world ruled by deadly Machines.
An outcast from her tribe, the young hunter fights to uncover her past, discover her destiny… and stop a catastrophic threat to the future.
Unleash devastating, tactical attacks against unique Machines and rival tribes as you explore an open world teeming with wildlife and danger.
Horizon Zero Dawn is a multi-award-winning action role-playing game – and this Complete Edition for PC includes the huge expansion The Frozen Wilds, featuring new lands, skills, weapons and Machines.”
Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Infinite Combate
Date (Aus): 07/08/2020
Genre: Dungeon Crawler
Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch
“Enter a city where the gods have decided to live on Earth and provide challenges to its inhabitants.
Be part of a Familia and serve a resident deity who protects you and helps you grow as an adventurer.
As an adventurer, it’s up to you to defeat monsters in the dangerous labyrinth created by the Gods.
Level up through an extensive skill tree, customize your character’s playstyle with skill tress and special crafted equipment in true RPG fashion!”
Railway Empire Complete Collection
Date (Aus): 07/08/2020
Genre: Simulation
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
“Railway Empire – Complete Collection features the comprehensive base game, all DLCs (Mexico, The Great Lakes, Crossing the Andes, Great Britain & Ireland, Germany, France, Northern Europe, Down Under) and all of the free content updates from our post-release product support.“
Fall Guys
One of the most colorful and addictive games of 2020 is releasing this week in the form of Fall Guys. This is a game we’ve been excited for ever since we played it back at PAX Australia last year. Take 60 players, throw them into a set of Takeshi’s Castle themed minigames, and watch them compete until only 1 remains!
Thanks to a string of betas leading up to release, we’ve been able to spend a good chunk of time with Fall Guys already. The game certainly isn’t without its faults (in its current state), although those faults don’t take away from the fact that Fall Guys at its core is an incredibly likable and fun experience.
What new titles are you most excited for this week? Be sure to let us know!
Don’t forget last week’s Coming Out to make sure you didn’t miss anything.
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