

Even if you’re not a fan of roguelikes, you might dig discovering the ancient remains of your ancestors in Below.Ĭlick on the next page for one exciting new IP and several beloved returning series… Players will be able to pick up again decades later with one of your last character’s decadents, but the network of caves will rearrange themselves and look completely different to help simulate the fact that that particular character has never entered these caverns before.
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A tiny warrior explores a series of ominous caverns, but if he dies all of his upgrades and items will be left on the cave floor along with his body.

Below’s minimalist art design is stunning, but it’s even more impressive given the fact that the game’s environments are randomly generated. The creators of Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery and Super Time Force have a new game that looks haunting yet captivating. Now he must use his new powers to combat an evil corporation that is trying to manipulate time and risks destroying the universe. Ashmore plays Jack Joyce a man who discovers miraculous time-manipulation powers after a time travel experiment goes horribly wrong. What’s more, the choices players make during the game will shape the story of the show. The game starts out like any one of Remedy’s other story-driven action games, but after a certain point, players will open up the first of four television-style dramas staring Hollywood actors like Shawn Ashmore and Aidan Gillen. Ratchet & Clank has been around for three console generations, but their adventures are always charming, and this entry looks so good its almost indistinguishable from the film.ĭeveloper Remedy has always loved experimenting with the television format, and Quantum Break looks to be the ultimate blending of the two mediums. Fans of the series can also expect entirely new areas and weapons, such as the Pixelizer, which turns enemies into 8-bit doppelgangers. This means strafing controls, leveling mechanics, and even popular weapons from other entries have been added into Ratchet & Clank’s first meeting.
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Insomniac didn’t want to rush out the traditional HD re-release, so it has taken everything it learned working on Ratchet & Clank games over the last decade plus and re-envisioned the very first entry. Just in time for their theatrical debut, Ratchet & Clank's first outing is being re-imagined for the PS4. Lincoln is accompanied by three lieutenants that represent the various rival gangs, and his relationship with each will change dynamically based on which one he sets up to manage each section of the city. In traditional open world style, players will explore the city, participate in various side missions, and liberate mob hideouts for their own use. Set in a version of New Orleans during the firestorm that was 1968, players take on the role of Lincoln Clay, a mixed-race Vietnam War veteran looking to unite the disparate criminal factions and seek revenge against the entrenched Italian mob. Mafia III (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac)Īfter a long hiatus the Mafia series is back, but it might not be what you’d expect from a Mafia game. 9, and Armature Studio was formed by a group of ex-Retro studio guys who worked on the Metroid Prime series.ĩ. If nothing else, we’re excited for ReCore based solely on the heritage of its development teams – Keiji Inafune is an industry legend who created Mega Man and Mighty No. We don’t know much about ReCore, but it seems that players will collect these orbs and use them to power a collection of adorable companion robots. However, the young explorer was able to pick up an orb left behind after the explosion and use it to power up another nearby robot. During a fight with a group of enemies the dog sacrificed itself to save the girl. Developed by Comcept in conjunction with Armature Studio, the game’s debut trailer showed a young woman exploring a vast desert alongside a robotic, dog-like companion. Note: This list doesn’t include games already featured in our most anticipated RPGs of 2016, which is why you don’t see titles like Dark Souls 3 and Horizon: Zero Dawn here.Īfter debuting at E3 last year, ReCore quickly established an enthusiastic fan base. As a staff, we discussed which of 2016’s action titles we’re most excited for, and these are the results. This year already looks like its shaping up to be another banner year for action games. Thankfully, that ride doesn’t look like it will slow down anytime soon. Games like Batman: Arkham Knight, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, and Rise of the Tomb Raider kept us on a roller coaster of adventure. Last year was a big year for fans of high octane action.
