Amidst all the big live streams last week, there are more great PS5 games than anyone has time to play.
In fact, we could have made a list of translated articles three or four times this length, but instead we focused on 15. indeed shouted our Jimmy. (Admittedly, it was hard to choose.)
So without further ado, let’s take a look back at the games that really caught our eye. Be sure to share some of your favorites in the comments, too.
I have to base this write-up entirely on that possibility alone, because while the trailer for Alien: Isolation 2 was interesting, it didn’t show much. Still, the first game, now over ten years old, was great and I want more of that intense gameplay on the PS5. [Liam]
This was a really unexpected surprise, and it made me smile from the start. A prequel to Dave the Diver? All about Bancho, the coolest character in the entire game? Sign me up. Seriously, I love the announcement trailer – it has a lot of style, and you can tell that the game will not only offer a series of fun cooking mini-games, but also many other genre-bending distractions, Dave the Diver style. It’s not the biggest game announced last week, but I just know I’m going to have a blast with it. [Stephen]
Honestly, I’m shocked to say that Modern Warfare 4 was one of the games I was most surprised by during the entire non-E3 weekend, specifically, the DMZ gameplay shown at the Xbox Showcase. Call of Duty is a total distraction for me these days, but this DMZ drop mode just nailed the vibe of what I love about immersive multiplayer, and I’m looking forward to checking this out with my friends. [Aaron]
Regular readers will know that I am a bit of a nerd when it comes to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. But despite my issues with the series’ storytelling choices and overfilling, the hype-as-hell Revelations show struck a chord. The promise of greater freedom and expanded gameplay makes me think this it will be the installment that sells me on the whole idea of a Remake. And, if you can believe it, I’m actually thinking about replaying the last two games in preparation. You won this round, Square Enix. [Rob]
Don’t doubt Fumito Ueda. The mastermind behind some of the PlayStation’s most timeless classics, I’m 100% on board with anything he does, and that includes Gen Atlas, a newly conceived action adventure featuring giant robots. There’s still not a ton of information about the game itself, but the atmosphere and world presented in that Summer Game Fest trailer really amazes me. I can’t wait to explore those worlds, pilot a hulking mechanoid, and discover fascinating mysteries at 27 frames per second. This is the Ueda method. [Stephen]
I think I speak for many of us that God of War Laufey is among the most exciting announcements of this summer. After the sweet journey of Norse mythology and Kratos, exploring Faye’s fate after her death is really interesting, as is the concept of the afterlife of gods and magical creatures. I’m more than ready for a fast-paced action game with that God of War show, but more than that, the game’s 20-minute intro left me with a lot of questions, and I can’t wait to read the answers. [Stephen]
See, the reveal trailer didn’t scream Gundam except for the V-shaped head, but that makes the Gundam Rogue Orbit more interesting. It’s been a long time since we’ve had a big budget Gundam game, and I’m really excited to learn more about this heavy project. What is the scope? What is the story? What does Rogue Orbit mean? Finally, we Gundam Nuts have something to look forward to. [Rob]
There seems to be some disrespect for Marvel’s Wolverine, but I’m shocked to see people question Insomniac. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not expecting a hit game here – but I am expecting an interesting comic book competition, which the Burbank studio has been at the forefront of for years. The movement looks fantastic; combat seems smooth and fast. And honestly, after the brilliant light of 007 First, I’m all for another single-player campaign – isn’t this what we’ve all been asking for from Sony? [Sammy]
It’s no secret that I’m a huge Onimusha fan, so I was bought into this revival from day one. But Way of the Sword has now made my must-play list thanks to its State of Play show. It wasn’t just a cool trailer; the reveal and release of the playable PS5 demo is what got me freaked out. I’ve played it five times, and to say I can’t wait for the full game is a big to say nothing. [Rob]
I grew up playing the PS1 and PS2 Resident Evil games, but not the ones you might think. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and Resident Evil: Code Veronica are texts that have stuck with me since childhood, so seeing this return to PS5 is very exciting. It feels like Capcom is allowing itself more leeway than ever with this remake, so I’m not expecting too much to stay completely honest. It’s another Resident Evil experience, though, and that’s enough to make me happy. [Liam]
The announcement during State of Play that probably surprised me the most was The Lost Wild, a first-person dinosaur horror game. I don’t know anything else, but to be honest, I don’t need anything else. Dinosaurs + Horror = A Game Aaron Is Very Happy To Play. [Aaron]
I doubt I’m the only one who thought The Wolf Among Us 2 was on the verge of being canceled – I mean, it’s been eight years since it was announced. It’s not actually a real band anymore, but alas, I can’t help but fall into the neon beauty of Bill Willingham’s world. Let me smoke cigarettes, solve crimes, and maybe go full wolf mode as the only Sheriff Bigby Wolf. [Aaron]
After two previous titles, Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill F, the survival horror IP is back again. In Silent Hill: Townfall, then, the series is now opening itself up to a more experimental take that should still prove to be very good. Switched to first person, we go to Scotland, but the tension is still there. I’m expecting another classic. [Liam]
The original Stuntman on PS2 was such a cool concept that I’m so glad Saber is revisiting it. All it needed to do was modernize the gameplay and I was sold, but I think combining this with various real life licenses is smart. From Back to the Future to Knight Riderit will be so much fun recreating scenes from the movies and television shows we all grew up with. This game is ridiculous, I’m shocked it didn’t happen sooner. [Sammy]
As a lifelong fan of Shenmue, Virtua Fighter plays an important role in my gaming upbringing. Author Yu Suzuki originally envisioned Ryo Hazuki’s journey as a Virtua Fighter RPG, and the new game Crossroads – developed by the industrious RGG Studio – seems to finally realize that vision. Although the combat looks new, it’s a single-player adventure game that made it to the top of my wish list. I loved the World Tour in Street Fighter 6, and this looks like an even better version of that, with a team that knows how to write and pace compelling campaigns in the lead. [Sammy]