Thought the previous Witcher games were too short for you? With The Witcher 3, the developer CD Projekt RED proclaimed a whooping 100 hrs of gameplay. 50hrs will be dedicated to the storyline, while the remaining 50 involves side quests and the like. This will basically make the game a full time job for some.
Sony must seem like Santa Claus to the fans of Beyond: Two Souls because a lot of good things have been announced today. For those who don’t know, Beyond: Two Souls is created by developers of Heavy Rain, Quantic Dream. First off, the game is set to be released on October 8th for the PlayStation 3.
Release Date: November 20, 2012
Developer(s): IO Interactive
Platform(s): PS3 / X360 / PC
I’ve not had the experience of playing the previous Hitman games, so I don’t have a good excuse as to why I was drawn to Hitman: Absolution. Perhaps I was curious as to how a tall white bald male could look inconspicuous in a sea of Asians? Or how I could kill a henchman in front of his comrades, don a disguise before them and mostly get away with it? Anyhow, Hitman: Absolution is an action-adventure stealth game which gives you the freedom of being violent or cunning (I like being violent). The story is irrelevant, but it involves protecting a girl worth a lot of money. The extent of this game’s excitement is killing your enemies in a number of different ways, and seeing how many collectible weapons you can touch/use.
Release Date: August 13, 2012
Developer(s): United Front Games, Square Enix London Studios
Platform(s): PS3 / X360 / PC
Sleeping Dogs was once a game on the brink of nonexistence. What started out as an idea for a sequel to the True Crimes series became a completely new game that stands well alone. Sleeping Dogs is a highly polished game; it’s no secret that I enjoy graphics and detail and the game exploits the capabilities current gen consoles well. It’s also is an action game that incorporates RPG elements which adds a bit of spice to the experience. In addition, it offers an open ended world with plenty of extra activities to keep the player busy. And while the storyline is a predictable one, the characters feel alive and the acting is amazing. But for every good there is a bad and Sleeping Dogs’ flaws involve not too bright police AI, repetitive puzzles, and various technical issues that rear their ugly heads.
Release Date: November 20, 2012
Developer: Telltale Games
Platform: PS3 / X360 / PC / iOS
After a multitude of replays in order to correct previous decisions, months of waiting with bated breath for the next chapter, followed by shoving my money down Xbox Live’s throat upon the new installment; the moment has finally come. My feelings on the matter should have been ecstatic because the audience for this franchise would finally be getting closure to a wild and crazy ride. But upon seeing how everything came to a close in the final installment of The Walking Dead, all I felt was rage. This emotion didn’t come about from feeling unsatisfied, though. In hindsight, it was simply my mind trying to cope with what had just happened.
Release Date: October 9, 2012
Developer: Telltale Games
Platform: PS3 / X360 / PC / iOS
In my previous review of The Walking Dead, I discussed the rising tension concerning the group’s situation and the deteriorating relationship among them. I have recently finished the fourth episode and the game has officially reached its breaking point. The Walking Dead Episode 4 will cause an individual with even the coldest heart to tear up from the conclusion.
Developer(s): Junction Point Studios
Platform(s): PS3 / X360 / Wii U / Wii / PC
After a two year long wait, Mickey is back with a sequel in Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two. I haven’t had an opportunity to play the first game, so I’ve decided to go over the story for those who are in the same situation. In the original game, Mickey goes through a mirror and stumbles into a workshop. In it he finds a model of a world on display, as well as the tool used to make it. Mickey unknowingly damages this world through his mischief and forgets about it as he moves on with his life and acquires fame. Some time after this incident he is abducted into the mirror which leads him into the world he previously ruined, now labeled as the Wasteland.
Release Date: August 29, 2012
Developer: Telltale Games
Platform: PS3 / X360 / PC / iOS
I’ve completed the third installment of Walking Dead and I only have one thing to say: “Holy…!” I apologize for any doubts I had for the developers of this game. In my previous review of the series, I called the episode predictable. The Walking Dead Episode 3 changed all of that, but before I get ahead of myself, let’s goes over the premise of this episode.
Release Date: August 14, 2012
Developer: Mistwalker, AQ Interactive
Platform: Wii
I’m going to be honest, I was not too fond of this game right off the bat because of how stereotypical and predictable it appeared to be. However, as I ventured further in the game I began to appreciate The Last Story for its narrative, characters and gameplay.
The setting of the Last Story takes place in what seems like medieval times because anything that involves castles, knights and royalty is obviously medieval.
Don’t Starve is a game created by the indie studio Klei Entertainment. This company seems to have a lot of of experience under their belt, ranging from the adorable Eets to the violently satisfying Shank. With each new game one can see the company’s progression into slicker controls and refined animation. Don’t Starve seems to be quite the change for the company though; a good change.
