Action Games

Destiny 2: Forsaken

Destiny 2: Forsaken

Platform: PC
September 4, 2018
With 2 brand-new destinations to explore, and new weapons, armour and Supers to acquire, Forsaken takes players on an epic journey into the wild frontiers of our solar system where the lines between justice and revenge are blurred. Forsaken also features an all-new competitive and collaborative endgame activity, called Gambit. A first-of-its kind for Destiny, Gambit is a new, hybrid 4v4 mode that merges both PvE and PvP experiences into an epic battle. This entirely new way to play Destiny 2 offers something for all types of gamers to enjoy, appealing to those who thrive on the competitive challenge of PvP gameplay, while seamlessly blending the collaborative and unpredictable elements of PvE. [Bungie]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
6.1
Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

Platform: Xbox One
September 4, 2018
An anime-inspired beat-’em-up with a gaggle of varied enemies, deep customization…and ninjas! Play through side-scrolling worlds consisting of multiple stages and collect carrots stolen by the evil Shogun Moe.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
4.6
Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

Platform: Switch
September 4, 2018
An anime-inspired beat-’em-up with a gaggle of varied enemies, deep customization…and ninjas! Play through side-scrolling worlds consisting of multiple stages and collect carrots stolen by the evil Shogun Moe.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.3
Shadows: Awakening

Shadows: Awakening

Platform: PlayStation 4
September 4, 2018
Shadows: Awakening is an isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You take control of a demon summoned from the Shadow Realm to consume the souls of long-dead heroes and embark on an epic adventure.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.0
Shadows: Awakening

Shadows: Awakening

Platform: Xbox One
September 4, 2018
Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You take control of a demon summoned from the Shadow Realm to consume the souls of long-dead heroes and embark on an epic adventure.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.5
Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

Platform: PlayStation 4
September 4, 2018
An anime-inspired beat-’em-up with a gaggle of varied enemies, deep customization…and ninjas! Play through side-scrolling worlds consisting of multiple stages and collect carrots stolen by the evil Shogun Moe.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.5
Planet Alpha

Planet Alpha

Platform: PlayStation 4
September 4, 2018
Planet Alpha, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Injured, stranded and alone, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive while being pursued by relentless enemies.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.4
Planet Alpha

Planet Alpha

Platform: Xbox One
September 4, 2018
PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
Planet Alpha

Planet Alpha

Platform: PC
September 4, 2018
PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
Planet Alpha

Planet Alpha

Platform: Switch
September 4, 2018
PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
Claws of Furry

Claws of Furry

Platform: Switch
September 3, 2018
Your Ninja Master was abducted before your eyes! Pursue his tracks through the territories of your sworn enemies and free him from captivity! Be vigilant though; not everything is what it seems... Story in Claws of Furry follows the old-school arcade path, meaning that less is more. The narrative has linear progression, with short cutscenes that progress the story, but fear not; the game focuses on what you really want: punching things. Claws of Furry creates a blend of today's fast paced action with classic arcade Beat'em up badassery. With four distinct environments with unique enemies, the challenge is always evolving. Multiple modes such as Rogue-like and Arena, and unlockable outfits with unique bonuses, will keep you coming back for more. Fear not the rogue-like though; with the Pussycat mode you can play the game with checkpoints in every level, in a classic linear adventure. This will not make it much easier though, fast reflexes and a keen eye are required in order to survive the journey to free your Master. You don't have to take this journey alone though; you can have a group of up to four people in local co-op!
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
Shadows: Awakening

Shadows: Awakening

Platform: PC
August 31, 2018
Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.9
Rigid Force Alpha

Rigid Force Alpha

Platform: PC
August 31, 2018
Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Dust: An Elysian Tail

Dust: An Elysian Tail

Platform: Switch
August 31, 2018
Set in the beautiful yet mysterious world of Falana, this game chronicles protagonist Dust's journey to liberate an oppressed village, and rediscover his past. He is aided by an ancient sword, Ahrah, and his helpful if unreserved sidekick, Fidget. Meticulously hand-animated and painted, this episode of Elysian Tail welcomes exploration, platforming, and above all else, mastery of a fighting system that rewards skilled gamers. Casual and younger players will appreciate options tailored to allow them to enjoy the narrative without frustration, while seasoned players will enjoy collection, a deep combo and experience system, and increasingly challenging encounters.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.1
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 31, 2018
The Naruto franchise is back with a brand new experience in Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker. This new game lets gamers battle as a team of 4 to compete against other teams online! Graphically, Shinobi Striker is also built from the ground up in a completely new graphic style. Lead your team and fight online to see who the best ninjas are! FEATURES: * 4 vs. 4 team based gameplay with 8 ninjas fighting simultaneously; play co-op with your friends to become the best ninjas online. * Enjoy a new graphic style with more vivid colors for characters, maps and ninjutsu. * Dynamic 3rd person ninja gameplay lets players take advantage of an arena environment with vertical running and jumping. * Features favorite Naruto characters and teams from the series including Naruto, Sasuke, and Team 7.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
5.9
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker

Platform: Xbox One
August 31, 2018
The Naruto franchise is back with a brand new experience in Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker! This new game lets gamers battle as a team of 4 to compete against other teams online! Graphically, Shinobi Striker is also built from the ground up in a completely new graphic style. Lead your team and fight online to see who the best ninjas are! FEATURES: * 4 vs. 4 team based gameplay with 8 ninjas fighting simultaneously; play co-op with your friends to become the best ninjas online. * Enjoy a new graphic style with more vivid colors for characters, maps and ninjutsu. * Dynamic 3rd person ninja gameplay lets players take advantage of an arena environment with vertical running and jumping. * Features favorite Naruto characters and teams from the series including Naruto, Sasuke, and Team 7.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.7
The VideoKid

The VideoKid

Platform: Switch
August 30, 2018
Test your skills to the max with this gnarly & challenging arcade style skate game set in a retro 1980s neighborhood filled with bogus dangers...
Metascore:
65
User Score:
5.8
The Messenger

The Messenger

Platform: PC
August 30, 2018
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.9
The Messenger

The Messenger

Platform: Switch
August 30, 2018
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.4
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker

Platform: PC
August 30, 2018
The Naruto franchise is back with a brand new experience in Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker! This new game lets gamers battle as a team of 4 to compete against other teams online! Graphically, Shinobi Striker is also built from the ground up in a completely new graphic style. Lead your team and fight online to see who the best ninjas are! FEATURES: * 4 vs. 4 team based gameplay with 8 ninjas fighting simultaneously; play co-op with your friends to become the best ninjas online. * Enjoy a new graphic style with more vivid colors for characters, maps and ninjutsu. * Dynamic 3rd person ninja gameplay lets players take advantage of an arena environment with vertical running and jumping. * Features favorite Naruto characters and teams from the series including Naruto, Sasuke, and Team 7.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.9
Azure Reflections

Azure Reflections

Platform: Switch
August 30, 2018
Azure Reflections is an insane, side-scrolling bullet hell fangame based on one of the hottest shooting game series to come out of Japan, the Touhou Project! Enemies come at you from all directions with a relentless hail of bullets! Fight back with a well-timed Danmaku Rush to tear your way through. Not that great at bullet hell games? That's okay! We've got you covered with a Practice Mode that lets you practice boss fights and a Tutorial Mode that holds your hand and walks you through the basics of how to play bullet hell shooters.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.2
Freedom Planet

Freedom Planet

Platform: Switch
August 30, 2018
Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force. Theres trouble around every turn, from insects to giant robots to sheer explosive destruction, but youll have a variety of special fighting abilities to blast your way through each stage. - As Lilac, you can use Dragon powers to whip enemies with your hair, spin like a cyclone, or fly through the air at high speed like a comet. - As Carol, you can bust through foes with a flurry of punches and kicks or summon motorcycles that let you ride up walls and ceilings.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.2
Firewall Zero Hour

Firewall Zero Hour

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 28, 2018
Choose from one of 12 contractors hired by anonymous contract handlers and work as a team to either protect or obtain valuable data, housed on a laptop and located in dangerous locations around the globe.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
de Blob 2

de Blob 2

Platform: Switch
August 28, 2018
In de Blob 2 Comrade Black and the Inkies are back with a whole new plot to rid the world of color. With all new help from Papa Blanc and his flock of followers the Blancs, Blob and his friends will have their work cut out for them bringing color back to the citizens of Prisma City. Set off on an action-packed color adventure where custom paints, patterns and music bring the world to life. de Blob 2 is a creative evolution driven by your imagination!
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.0
Bad North

Bad North

Platform: Xbox One
August 28, 2018
Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as you lead the desperate exodus of your people.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.3
Shikhondo: Soul Eater

Shikhondo: Soul Eater

Platform: Xbox One
August 28, 2018
Shikhondo: Soul Eater is a Korean bullet-hell shoot ’em up set within a beautiful and bizarre world of Asian mythology.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Battle Chef Brigade

Battle Chef Brigade

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 28, 2018
Vive la Brigade! Welcome to Victusia, where the members of the elite Battle Chef Brigade are revered for their ability to skillfully take down monsters and transform their kills into delicious cuisine! But getting in isn't easy; chefs from across Victusia must vie for their spot in a high stakes competition. Follow two contestants, Mina and Thrash, as their journeys through the tournament unfold. In order to become a Brigadier you'll need to hunt monsters with combo-based attacks and prepare your freshly-caught ingredients in puzzle-based cooking challenges to serve up winning dishes to the judges all while the round clock ticks down. An "Extra Helping" of Features Play as two chefs, brought to life with colorful illustrations and VO, in a charming campaign that's equal parts old school brawler and combo puzzling, with a light sprinkling of RPG progression on top. Welcome Ziggy, the Undead Necromancer Chef, now playable in Local Multiplayer, Break the Dishes, Survival, and Free Play. If that's not enough for you, test your might against fellow Brigadiers with the addition of Local Multiplayer! Play as Mina, Thrash, and even Ziggy in an epic battle where YOU make all the rules. Who will come out on top? Extra Modes that test your cooking prowess including: Daily Cook-Off, Restaurant Rush, Break the Dishes, and the BRAND NEW Survival Mode leaderboards where you can show off your culinary creations. Hone your skills in a BRAND NEW Free Play Mode and find the ultimate cooking combination. Collect and enjoy the brilliant illustrations of Battle Chef Brigade in the BRAND NEW Art Gallery.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Bow to Blood

Bow to Blood

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 28, 2018
Take to the skies as captain of a powerful airship and discover a fantastical world of airborne gladiatorial sci-fi. Compete to become Champion of the Arena, as its inscrutable Overseers test you and fellow challengers in a fantasy reality show.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.5
Blade Strangers

Blade Strangers

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 28, 2018
A dark force known only as Lina is devouring data from a vast, interdimensional network of servers overseen by sentient computers called "motes." In desperation, the motes summon heroes from an array of parallel game worlds to face off against each other in one-on-one combat. The tournament victor has the potential to be awakened as the Blade Stranger - the savior who can vanquish Lina and protect the motes from further harm.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.0
Blade Strangers

Blade Strangers

Platform: Switch
August 28, 2018
Developed by Studio Saizensen, Blade Strangers is a hardcore old-school fighting game. The streamlined four button control scheme makes it easy for beginners to deal out damage from day one...but the intricate combos, counters and specials give tournament-caliber players plenty of opportunities for frame counting, chain construction and hit-box science.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Strange Brigade

Strange Brigade

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 28, 2018
Egypt, the 1930's. Erased from ancient history and buried in a nameless tomb for 4,000 years, Seteki the Witch Queen has risen once again. Only one troop of daring heroes can stand against the fearsome power of Seteki and her army of mummified monstrosities: The Strange Brigade! Explore remarkable ruins, solve perilous puzzles and uncover tantalising treasure while blasting your way through an array of undead enemies in thrilling third-person action that's certain to bring out your inner adventurer!
Metascore:
73
User Score:
5.9
Strange Brigade

Strange Brigade

Platform: Xbox One
August 28, 2018
Egypt, the 1930's. Erased from ancient history and buried in a nameless tomb for 4,000 years, Seteki the Witch Queen has risen once again. Only one troop of daring heroes can stand against the fearsome power of Seteki and her army of mummified monstrosities: The Strange Brigade! Explore remarkable ruins, solve perilous puzzles and uncover tantalising treasure while blasting your way through an array of undead enemies in thrilling third-person action that's certain to bring out your inner adventurer!
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.5
Strange Brigade

Strange Brigade

Platform: PC
August 28, 2018
Egypt, the 1930's. Erased from ancient history and buried in a nameless tomb for 4,000 years, Seteki the Witch Queen has risen once again. Only one troop of daring heroes can stand against the fearsome power of Seteki and her army of mummified monstrosities: The Strange Brigade! Explore remarkable ruins, solve perilous puzzles and uncover tantalising treasure while blasting your way through an array of undead enemies in thrilling third-person action that's certain to bring out your inner adventurer!
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.5
GORN

GORN

Platform: PC
August 24, 2018
GORN is a ludicrously violent VR gladiator simulator, made by Free Lives, the developers of Broforce and Genital Jousting.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.2
HYPERGUN

HYPERGUN

Platform: PC
August 23, 2018
Fight through waves of alien interlopers and save the world as Dewey Owens in HYPERGUN, a fast-paced roguelite shooter centering around a procedural weapon of questionable effectiveness. Enter the simulation. Build the HYPERGUN!
Metascore:
62
User Score:
2.8
Shio

Shio

Platform: Switch
August 23, 2018
Everything turns to ash, in the end. "Shio" is a challenging platformer game in which you deep and moving story by jumping from lantern to lantern. If you like challenge yourself, you will like Shio as well.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
The King's Bird

The King's Bird

Platform: PC
August 23, 2018
The King's Bird is a momentum-based precision-platformer that seamlessly combines parkour with aerial movement.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.2
Kero Blaster

Kero Blaster

Platform: Switch
August 23, 2018
A classically-styled 2D side scrolling action game packed with adventure. You are a bipedal frog and a master of the Custodial Sciences, charged with the unenviable task of ridding your company's teleporters of strange black creatures. Fight for your life through a menagerie of unique monsters while getting your hands on exciting new tools of the trade.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
Track Lab

Track Lab

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 21, 2018
Put on your PlayStation VR headset and enter a virtual space full of musical potential. Exclusive to PS VR, Track Lab lets you easily create new beats by moving musical building blocks around in their virtual environment. With an intuitive and extensive toolkit at your fingertips, every genre from techno, to hip-hop, to rock can be mixed to make your perfect track. No musical experience is required -- but if you need a helping hand to get you started, Evolver mode teaches you patterns and musical constructs by solving puzzles in different musical genres. When you've created a masterpiece, share the love and stream your performances to the world, via PlayStation Network.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
5.0
Tyler: Model 005

Tyler: Model 005

Platform: Xbox One
August 21, 2018
Tyler: Model 005 is a 3D action-platformer and exploration game set in the 1950s where you customize and control a spunky miniature robot named Tyler. Many years after powering down, Tyler is accidentally powered on during the height of a thunderstorm. Now you must discover why your creator is missing and what has happened to your home, which is overrun with rats, spiders and more. Because you are a minuscule robot, normal items take on a completely new dimension in Tyler's world: for example, chairs, stairs and bookshelves are giant obstacles. It's your job to navigate through your surroundings and find out as much as you can, collecting objects and solving puzzles along the way. Wear a huge assortment of diverse outfits, from medieval helmets to pixelated eyeglasses, and battle varied enemies with your trusty bolt-blade, boxing gloves, cherry bombs and more! Discover all that Tyler is capable of as his adventures begin in Tyler: Model 005!
Metascore:
35
User Score:
tbd
Brawlout

Brawlout

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 21, 2018
Brawlout packs a punch with couch and online play modes, blending platform fighter mechanics and traditional fighting game play into a stylish and fluid battle royale. Rather than slow-paced defensive battles, Brawlout goes all-out with the lightning-fast aerobatics which platform fighters are famous for. Striking the balance between the growing competitive scene and the genre’s party game roots, Brawlout hopes to cater to the veteran platform fighter, the casual fan and the newcomer looking to make their mark.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
5.4
Brawlout

Brawlout

Platform: Xbox One
August 21, 2018
Brawlout packs a punch with couch and online play modes, blending platform fighter mechanics and traditional fighting game play into a stylish and fluid battle royale. Rather than slow-paced defensive battles, Brawlout goes all-out with the lightning-fast aerobatics which platform fighters are famous for. Striking the balance between the growing competitive scene and the genre’s party game roots, Brawlout hopes to cater to the veteran platform fighter, the casual fan and the newcomer looking to make their mark.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.2
Guacamelee! 2

Guacamelee! 2

Platform: PC
August 21, 2018
Head back to the Mexiverse in this sequel to Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring full 4-player co-op, fancy new wrestling moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.4
Guacamelee! 2

Guacamelee! 2

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 21, 2018
Head back to the Mexiverse in this sequel to Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring full 4-player co-op, fancy new wrestling moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.9
Candleman: The Complete Journey

Candleman: The Complete Journey

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 21, 2018
Despite only being able to burn for 10 seconds, a little candle journeys into the darkness, with the purpose of seeking the light. Candleman is an action adventure story entwined with low-light gameplay. Acting as a little candle who can burn for only 10 seconds, players will venture through unsettling darkness. Struggle to overcome obstacles based on the mechanics of light and shadow. Explore a wide range of enchanted environments while seeking distant light. Unveil the hidden treasure that concerns us all.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Slime Rancher

Slime Rancher

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 21, 2018
Slime Rancher is a charming first-person sandbox experience in the business of slime ranching. Play as Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky young rancher who sets out for a life on the ‘Far, Far Range,’ a thousand light years away from Earth.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Bad North

Bad North

Platform: Switch
August 20, 2018
Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as you lead the desperate exodus of your people. Command your loyal subjects to take full tactical advantage of the unique shape of each island. Everything is at stake: fail, and watch the blood of your subjects stain the ground red.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.0
Morphies Law

Morphies Law

Platform: Switch
August 20, 2018
Morphies Law is a 3rd person 3D shooter through which you can steal mass from other players making them shrink while you grow, which balances the game. Size affects everything! what you can do, how you can navigate the different maps, how to play each gamemode and more. Customize your Morphie, choose your weapons and go steal some mass.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
5.5
Polygod

Polygod

Platform: Switch
August 17, 2018
Players combine and stack unique blessings to create unique weapons in both online co-op and versus multiplayer, as they hope to ascend to Godhood.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Red's Kingdom

Red's Kingdom

Platform: Switch
August 16, 2018
Mad King Mac has always caused trouble for his subjects, but stealing Red's winter stash of acorns, his prized golden nut AND kidnapping his father? That's going too far! Help lead Red on a journey across the land in search of his missing nuts, overcoming obstacles and unlocking abilities in this charmingly epic isometric puzzle adventure. Set out into the kingdom and you'll be on a roll… literally. Each area is a unique challenge to overcome – from throwing levers and battling Mac's goons to hitting ramps, sticking on tar and much more, the puzzles keep on coming. Unlock special abilities and return to previously explored areas to access new routes, or hunt for secrets that can help in your quest to teach Mad King Mac a lesson he'll never forget. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Platform: Switch
August 16, 2018
In Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, one player is trapped in a room with a ticking time bomb they must defuse. The other players are the “Experts” who must give the instructions to defuse the bomb by deciphering the information found in the Bomb Defusal Manual. But there’s a catch: the Experts can’t see the bomb, so everyone will need to talk it out – fast. Rounds are fast-paced, tense, occasionally silly, and almost always loud. Puzzle solving and communication skills – and maybe a few friendships – will be put to the test as players race to defuse bombs while communicating quickly, clearly, and effectively.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.8
Death's Gambit

Death's Gambit

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 14, 2018
Death's Gambit is a challenging Action-RPG through which you explore an alien medieval planet filled with beasts, knights, and horrors. As an agent of Death, bound to his service, banish your fears and endure the struggle that lies at the heart of Leydia.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
Airheart: Tales of Broken Wings

Airheart: Tales of Broken Wings

Platform: Xbox One
August 14, 2018
AIRHEART follows Amelia, a young pilot and sky-fisherwoman who dreams of reaching the stratosphere and catching the legendary Skywhale, a feat that promises riches and fame through the ages. Skyfishing is a cutthroat business, though, and Amelia must outmaneuver sky pirates and automated security zones to survive each perilous flight through the beautiful world of floating islands in the clouds she calls home.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Tanglewood

Tanglewood

Platform: PC
August 14, 2018
TANGLEWOOD® is a brand new and original puzzle-platforming game originally released for the SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis, coming soon to Windows, Mac, and Linux. A true 16-bit, challenging platforming experience that will make fans of the golden gaming era feel warm and fuzzy.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Death's Gambit

Death's Gambit

Platform: PC
August 13, 2018
Death's Gambit is a challenging Action-RPG through which you explore an alien medieval planet filled with beasts, knights, and horrors. As an agent of Death, bound to his service, banish your fears and endure the struggle that lies at the heart of Leydia.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
Unexplored: Unlocked Edition

Unexplored: Unlocked Edition

Platform: Switch
August 9, 2018
Descend into the depths of the Dungeon of Doom and complete your quest: steal the Amulet of Yendor from the fearsome dragon and make it out alive. Unexplored is the roguelite that feels like a roguelike. An accessible yet challenging action RPG that has won praise for its revolutionary level generation tech. Explore dangerous dungeons, forge magical items, solve mysterious puzzles and battle hundreds of foes. Unexplored: Unlocked Edition includes the main game and its three DLC packs: Mithril Run, Ripley Run, and The Dark Ritual.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.0
Sneak Ops

Sneak Ops

Platform: iOS
August 9, 2018
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Megaton Rainfall

Megaton Rainfall

Platform: Switch
August 9, 2018
Megaton Rainfall is a first-person superhero game. A global alien invasion is taking place and you must face it alone. Chase massive destruction devices at supersonic speeds around an Earth that's as large as the real thing and populated with semi-procedurally generated cities. Then finish off the alien devices with your lethal energy blasts. Just be careful to avoid human casualties! You are so powerful, you'll leave a trail of collapsed buildings if you miss your targets! Feel unprecedented freedom of movement as you fly through buildings, break the sound barrier, and accelerate to extraordinary speeds. Then rise above the atmosphere, circumnavigate the Earth in seconds, and get ready for your next battle. 'Megaton Rainfall' is the ultimate superhero experience!
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.5
Flipping Death

Flipping Death

Platform: Xbox One
August 7, 2018
Welcome to Flatwood Peaks, a small whimsical town with a problem -- Death is on vacation. Play as Penny and help trapped ghosts with your trusted scythe. Flip the entire world around to solve puzzles on both the living and the dead side and slowly uncover the mystery surrounding your own demise.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.3
Electronauts

Electronauts

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 7, 2018
Ever wanted to ride the vibes of a top DJ playing a packed festival’s main stage? Here’s your chance to shine: all it takes to be an Electronaut is the passion to become one with the beat.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.2
H1Z1: Battle Royale

H1Z1: Battle Royale

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 7, 2018
H1Z1 is a fast-paced, highly competitive, battle royale shooter. Parachute in and search for weapons, ammo, vehicles and supplies to stay alive. As a toxic gas cloud compresses the map, develop your strategy and prepare for the spectacle of mayhem. Go solo or group with a team of two or five to be the last ones standing. Now Free To Play! NEW MODE: AUTO ROYALE Play Battle Royale on Wheels. Drive into battle as part of a four-person vehicle of mayhem. Fight for power-ups to equip your squad and upgrade your ride. Outdrive, outshoot, and outlast the competition to BE THE LAST TEAM DRIVING! #CALLSHOTGUN NON-STOP HIGH OCTANE ACTION * Work as a four-person team * Find power-ups to outfit your vehicle * Destroy vehicles with weapons and traps, using your favorite H1Z1 weapons * Escape the fast moving toxic gas ring * If you're not first, you're dead TAKE THE WHEEL 1 person drives, 3 people shoot * You never run out of gas, keep that pedal to the metal * Speed through the map for power-ups, weapons, and vehicle upgrades * Drop landmines, shoot enemy vehicles, and fire up your boost to kick things into high gear. * Find ultra-rare weapons like Light Machine Guns and Explosive Arrows in airdrops * Work with your team to outshoot, outdrive, and outlast the competition.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
3.8
TETRA's Escape

TETRA's Escape

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 7, 2018
Tetra’s Escape is a platforming puzzle-game all about blocks named Tetras, which can turn into different Tetrominos to fill holes and master puzzles.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Defenders of Ekron: Definitive Edition

Defenders of Ekron: Definitive Edition

Platform: Xbox One
August 7, 2018
In this adventure/shmup game with features like 360 degree shooting range, unique scenarios to discover, exploration modes to analyze the environment, a powerful shield, and different upgradable combat modes, you must defeat The Renegades and stop the bursting civil war threatening Ekron.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
4.2
Dead Cells

Dead Cells

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 7, 2018
Dead Cells puts you in control of a failed alchemic experiment trying to figure out what's happening on a sprawling, ever-changing and seemingly cursed Island. Tough but fair combat, responsive controls, challenging foes, permadeath and of course, the emergency panic roll to get you out of trouble, make for a demanding, visceral and cathartic action game. Experience a roguevania, mixing an interconnected world, branching paths and unlockable skills with the constant adrenaline-pumping threat of permadeath. No checkpoints. You either vanquish the final boss in one go, or you try again. However, you keep some of your progress for successive runs; new paths you've unlocked, access to new levels, mutations, abilities and weapons. Speaking of weapons, Dead Cells features a plethora of ways to slay your enemies. A large variety of swords, bows and of course spells, but also whips, grenades and turrets, each one with its own unique twist. Plus, mutations and scrolls allow you to build and customize your character differently with each and every run. At the end of the day though, it's your skills as a player that matter most! Roguelites are about constantly sharpening your skills, until what was an insurmountable obstacle becomes a walk in the park. Patience, you'll get better! ... eventually. FEATURES: * Roguevania: The progressive exploration of an interconnected world, with the replayability of a rogue-lite and the adrenaline pumping threat of permadeath. * 2D Souls-lite Action: Tough but fair combat, the iconic dodge roll, more than 90 weapons and spells with unique gameplay... The unforgiving action wed to the absence of any kind of safety net makes for an adrenalin pumping ride each and every run. * Nonlinear Progression: Sewers, Ossuary or Ramparts? Once unlocked, special permanent abilities allow you to access new paths to reach your objective. Opt for the path that suits your current build, your play style, or just your mood. * Exploration: Secret rooms, hidden passages, charming landscapes. Take a moment to stroll the towers and breath in that fresh sea mist infused air.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.8
Dead Cells

Dead Cells

Platform: Xbox One
August 7, 2018
Dead Cells puts you in control of a failed alchemic experiment trying to figure out what's happening on a sprawling, ever-changing and seemingly cursed Island. Tough but fair combat, responsive controls, challenging foes, permadeath and of course, the emergency panic roll to get you out of trouble, make for a demanding, visceral and cathartic action game. Experience a roguevania, mixing an interconnected world, branching paths and unlockable skills with the constant adrenaline-pumping threat of permadeath. No checkpoints. You either vanquish the final boss in one go, or you try again. However, you keep some of your progress for successive runs; new paths you've unlocked, access to new levels, mutations, abilities and weapons. Speaking of weapons, Dead Cells features a plethora of ways to slay your enemies. A large variety of swords, bows and of course spells, but also whips, grenades and turrets, each one with its own unique twist. Plus, mutations and scrolls allow you to build and customize your character differently with each and every run. At the end of the day though, it's your skills as a player that matter most! Roguelites are about constantly sharpening your skills, until what was an insurmountable obstacle becomes a walk in the park. Patience, you'll get better! ... eventually. FEATURES: * Roguevania: The progressive exploration of an interconnected world, with the replayability of a rogue-lite and the adrenaline pumping threat of permadeath. * 2D Souls-lite Action: Tough but fair combat, the iconic dodge roll, more than 90 weapons and spells with unique gameplay... The unforgiving action wed to the absence of any kind of safety net makes for an adrenalin pumping ride each and every run. * Nonlinear Progression: Sewers, Ossuary or Ramparts? Once unlocked, special permanent abilities allow you to access new paths to reach your objective. Opt for the path that suits your current build, your play style, or just your mood. * Exploration: Secret rooms, hidden passages, charming landscapes. Take a moment to stroll the towers and breath in that fresh sea mist infused air.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.2
Dead Cells

Dead Cells

Platform: Switch
August 7, 2018
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, everchanging castle... assuming you're able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat. RogueVania: The progressive exploration of an interconnected world, with the replayability of a rogue-lite and the adrenaline pumping threat of permadeath. 2D Souls-lite Action: Tough but fair combat, more than fifty weapons and spells with unique gameplay, and of course, the emergency panic roll to get you out of trouble. Nonlinear progression: Sewers, Ossuary or Remparts? Once unlocked, special permanent abilities allow you to access new paths to reach your objective. Opt for the path that suits your current build, your play style or just your mood. Exploration: Secret rooms, hidden passages, charming landscapes. Take a moment to stroll the towers and breath in that fresh sea mist infused air...
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.4
Flipping Death

Flipping Death

Platform: Switch
August 7, 2018
Welcome to Flatwood Peaks, a small whimsical town with a problem -- Death is on vacation. Play as Penny and help trapped ghosts with your trusted scythe. Flip the entire world around to solve puzzles on both the living and the dead side and slowly uncover the mystery surrounding your own demise.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.4
Overcooked! 2

Overcooked! 2

Platform: Switch
August 7, 2018
Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons... it's time to save the world (again!) FEATURES: * Online/Local Multiplayer Madness - You'll knead to work together to get the highest score in chaotic local and online multiplayer. * Feast Your Eyes On This - Cook in new kitchens ranging from sushi restaurants, magic schools and mines! * Romaine Calm! - Travel through teleporters, across moving platforms and save time by throwing ingredients across dynamic kitchens that shift and evolve. * Whet Your Appetite! - Cook up a range of new recipes including sushi, cakes, burgers and pizzas.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Overcooked! 2

Overcooked! 2

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 7, 2018
Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons... it's time to save the world (again!) FEATURES: * Online/Local Multiplayer Madness - You'll knead to work together to get the highest score in chaotic local and online multiplayer. * Feast Your Eyes On This - Cook in new kitchens ranging from sushi restaurants, magic schools and mines! * Romaine Calm! - Travel through teleporters, across moving platforms and save time by throwing ingredients across dynamic kitchens that shift and evolve. * Whet Your Appetite! - Cook up a range of new recipes including sushi, cakes, burgers and pizzas.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Overcooked! 2

Overcooked! 2

Platform: Xbox One
August 7, 2018
Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons... it's time to save the world (again!) FEATURES: * Online/Local Multiplayer Madness - You'll knead to work together to get the highest score in chaotic local and online multiplayer. * Feast Your Eyes On This - Cook in new kitchens ranging from sushi restaurants, magic schools and mines! * Romaine Calm! - Travel through teleporters, across moving platforms and save time by throwing ingredients across dynamic kitchens that shift and evolve. * Whet Your Appetite! - Cook up a range of new recipes including sushi, cakes, burgers and pizzas.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.0
Overcooked! 2

Overcooked! 2

Platform: PC
August 7, 2018
Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons... it's time to save the world (again!) FEATURES: * Online/Local Multiplayer Madness - You'll knead to work together to get the highest score in chaotic local and online multiplayer. * Feast Your Eyes On This - Cook in new kitchens ranging from sushi restaurants, magic schools and mines! * Romaine Calm! - Travel through teleporters, across moving platforms and save time by throwing ingredients across dynamic kitchens that shift and evolve. * Whet Your Appetite! - Cook up a range of new recipes including sushi, cakes, burgers and pizzas.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.7
Slam Land

Slam Land

Platform: Switch
August 7, 2018
Dunk your friends to amaze a giant blue man. SLAM LAND, a new 4-player couch fighting/party game by Bread Machine Games. Select your fighter and punch, grab and DOUNK! your way through five modes, ten levels, and a surreal world overseen by a benevolent (?) giant whose only amusement in life is to witness sporting and majestic slams. Win his favor or get stuffed trying.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Flipping Death

Flipping Death

Platform: PlayStation 4
August 7, 2018
Welcome to Flatwood Peaks, a small whimsical town with a problem -- Death is on vacation. Play as Penny and help trapped ghosts with your trusted scythe. Flip the entire world around to solve puzzles on both the living and the dead side and slowly uncover the mystery surrounding your own demise.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
5.4
Dead Cells

Dead Cells

Platform: PC
August 6, 2018
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.2
Flipping Death

Flipping Death

Platform: PC
August 6, 2018
Welcome to Flatwood Peaks, a small whimsical town with a problem -- Death is on vacation. Play as Penny and help trapped ghosts with your trusted scythe. Flip the entire world around to solve puzzles on both the living and the dead side and slowly uncover the mystery surrounding your own demise.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.3
Jump Gunners

Jump Gunners

Platform: Xbox One
August 3, 2018
Jump Gunners describes itself as the definitive local multiplayer battle game for 1 to 4 players, matching fast-paced hilarious recoil jumping gunplay, with core gameplay that is easy to learn but hard to master. Become the champion among friends as you fight alone or team up together against your foes.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Doughlings: Arcade

Doughlings: Arcade

Platform: Xbox One
August 3, 2018
Doughlings brings unique gameplay mechanics through its interesting characters while combining the best that Arkanoid games have to offer, polished with a modern look and design. Don't let Morpheus lose his ball and try to clear the screen with everything you got.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Flat Heroes

Flat Heroes

Platform: Switch
August 2, 2018
Flat Heroes is a minimalistic, super intense action game starring squares for 1 to 4 players. It features a delightful control that allows players to move around the scenario in a super fluid way allowing them to beat all the challenging scenarios that its cooperative mode offers. The game also features four completely different versus modes for players to compete against each other or against the AI, each mode highlighting a different set of skills. The graphic style is based on the latest graphic design trend, keeping a simple but direct aesthetic and polishing all the animations and transitions to create an eye candy experience.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Iconoclasts

Iconoclasts

Platform: Switch
August 2, 2018
Robin just wants to be a mechanic and help people, but without a license she's a sinner in Mother's eyes. Ever since picking up her wrench, the world has been going nuts and she's wanted to bolt it back together. Now Penance is raining down on everyone she loves and One Concern agents are after her. But something big is going on bigger than droughts of Ivory fuel and personal conflicts and Robin's in the thick of it. * Hours of nut-twisting platform action-adventure * Numerous densely detailed locations filled with fine-tuned action and puzzles * 20+ gear-grinding, screen-filling boss battles stand in your way * Three game-changing difficulty settings supported by a unique tweak system * A heart-wrenching epic can one mechanic fix the whole world? Iconoclasts is the masterwork of indie developer Joakim Sandberg, seven long years in the making. Iconoclasts delivers awesome action, hilarious hijinks and an emotional rollercoaster of deeply personal storytelling.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.7
Salt and Sanctuary

Salt and Sanctuary

Platform: Switch
August 2, 2018
A doomed sailor is shipwrecked on an uncharted island. In fog-shrouded valleys, where grinning, mossy corpses cling to rusted arms, shambling figures begin to stir. Beneath crumbling, salt-worn structures, labyrinthine passageways lead to unspeakable evil, long forgotten by man. Salt and Sanctuary seamlessly combines fast, brutal, and complex 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics. Discover, craft, and upgrade over 600 weapons, armor pieces, spells, and items as you explore a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, desecrated monuments, and the fallen lords they once celebrated. From Ska Studios, the award-winning indie studio behind a long list of stylistic, visceral, and brutally executed action titles that includes The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai, and Charlie Murder, comes Salt and Sanctuary, the studios most ambitious title to date.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.9
Russian Subway Dogs

Russian Subway Dogs

Platform: PC
August 2, 2018
A fast-paced systemic arcade game inspired by the real-life stray dogs of the Moscow metro. Can you steal enough food to survive?
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2

Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2

Platform: Switch
August 2, 2018
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
Road to Ballhalla

Road to Ballhalla

Platform: Switch
August 2, 2018
Rhythm-driven Gameplay: Move with the music to overcome even the most difficult hazards, like laser beams or insane camera angles trying to explode both your balls and your brain. Dynamic Music and SFX: The dynamic music by Emmy-nominated composer Nicholas Singer is tailored to the rhythm and style of each level, with sound effects adjusting to the level's music. Without it, you'd fail even harder. Epic Storyline: Not included. Instead, be guided by floor texts that make fun of you when you fail and drop awful puns even if you unexpectedly don't.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Cycle 28

Cycle 28

Platform: Switch
August 2, 2018
Power slide your way between bullets and screen-shaking explosions, and maybe solve the mystery of Cycle 28, a space shooter in the classic arcade style that keeps you pushing for a high score. The controls are simple. The action is fast-paced. Intense dogfights lead to epic, screen-filling bosses.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Flashback

Flashback

Platform: Switch
July 31, 2018
THE ACTION-ADVENTURE CLASSIC IS BACK TO CELEBRATE ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY! 2142. After fleeing from a space ship but stripped of all memory, the eminent scientist Conrad B. Hart awakens on Titan, a colonised moon of the planet Saturn. His enemies and kidnappers are snapping at his heels. He must find a way back to Earth, defending himself against the dangers he encounters and unravelling an insidious extra-terrestrial plot that threatens the planet On its 25th anniversary, rediscover this classic, consistently ranked among the best 100 games of all time! It was one of the first games to use motion capture technology for more realistic animations, with backgrounds that were entirely hand-drawn and a gripping science-fiction storyline. In addition to the original 1993 game, this version includes a Modern mode, with: * Post-FX graphic filters, * Completely remastered sound and music, * A brand new "Rewind" function, variable according to the level of difficulty * Tutorials for those who need a boost! See if you're up to the challenge with all the demanding gameplay of the period!
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
Gene Rain

Gene Rain

Platform: Xbox One
July 31, 2018
Gene Rain is a 3D third-person shooter game that follows the story of New Humans. Employing a linear storytelling narrative and next-gen metal art style, it offers an adventure into a never-before-seen world.
Metascore:
32
User Score:
3.6
La-Mulana 2

La-Mulana 2

Platform: PC
July 30, 2018
The sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.7
Chasm (2018)

Chasm (2018)

Platform: PC
July 30, 2018
Chasm is a 2D Action-RPG Platformer. Taking equal inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers (procedurally generated dungeons, loot drops, etc) and Metroidvania-style platformers, the game aims to immerse you in its 2D fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets. Players assume the role of a soldier passing through a remote mining town on their journey home from a long war. The town's miners have recently disappeared after breaching a long-forgotten temple far below the town, and reawakened an ancient slumbering evil. Now trapped in the town by supernatural forces, you're left with no option but to explore the mines below, battle enemies and bosses, and increase your abilities in hopes of finally escaping and returning home.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.6
Sleep Tight (2018)

Sleep Tight (2018)

Platform: PC
July 26, 2018
Build that pillow fort, grab that dart gun, and try to survive one more night
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Sleep Tight

Sleep Tight

Platform: Switch
July 26, 2018
This unique twin-stick shooter, base-builder hybrid comes wrapped in blankets of nostalgia! Construct your strongest pillow fort during the day and defend your bedroom from endless hordes of monsters each night. This fast paced arcade style game packs some deep strategy, and you'll need to use your wits if you're going to survive to the top of the leaderboards. With 12 unlockable characters, mix and match playstyles, an abundance of silly monsters, a charming score, and an endless amount of nights that increase in difficulty as you progress, good luck putting Sleep Tight down to rest.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.0
MARVEL Powers United VR

MARVEL Powers United VR

Platform: Meta Quest
July 26, 2018
Assemble your ideal Super Hero squad to defend the galaxy in explosive and immersive co-op fights across iconic Marvel locations. Unleash the strength of Black Panther, smash foes as Hulk, wield Deadpool’s katanas—or choose from a roster of 18 of Marvel’s greatest heroes. Get ready for battle with iconic character powers, over-the-top ultimate abilities, and a full-body transformation only possible in VR.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.6
Candle: The Power of the Flame

Candle: The Power of the Flame

Platform: Switch
July 26, 2018
Candle is a 2D sidescrolling adventure game that uses the powerful and indie-lover engine Unity 4. Its creators describe it as a "dynamic graphic adventure", since its gameplay combines both Platformer and Graphic Adventure genres. The player takes control of Teku, a young and inexperienced character in his journey to save his friends and unravel the mysteries of his world.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Candle: The Power of the Flame

Candle: The Power of the Flame

Platform: Xbox One
July 25, 2018
Candle is a 2D sidescrolling adventure game that uses the powerful and indie-lover engine Unity 4. Its creators describe it as a "dynamic graphic adventure", since its gameplay combines both Platformer and Graphic Adventure genres. The player takes control of Teku, a young and inexperienced character in his journey to save his friends and unravel the mysteries of his world.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
holedown

holedown

Platform: iOS
July 25, 2018
Dig deep underground by shooting balls and breaking blocks, traversing your way to the planet cores. With limited shots per round and some blocks fixed firmly to the wall, thoughtfully strategize and aim for maximum impact. Knock down as many blocks as possible while collecting crystals for upgrades and getting deeper beneath the surface. Choose your ideal upgrades such as more starting balls, more shots per round, or storing more crystals, based on your play style and overall strategy. Work your way into the procedurally generated planets with a delightful spectacle of bouncing as you get closer to the planet’s core.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Semblance

Semblance

Platform: Switch
July 24, 2018
Semblance is a innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It's a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a 'platform' in a platformer and turns it on it’s head. What if platforms were actually part of the gameplay, part of the way you solved problems?
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.7
Airheart: Tales of Broken Wings

Airheart: Tales of Broken Wings

Platform: PlayStation 4
July 24, 2018
AIRHEART follows Amelia, a young pilot and sky-fisherwoman who dreams of reaching the stratosphere and catching the legendary Skywhale, a feat that promises riches and fame through the ages. Skyfishing is a cutthroat business, though, and Amelia must outmaneuver sky pirates and automated security zones to survive each perilous flight through the beautiful world of floating islands in the clouds she calls home.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
5.6
Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron

Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron

Platform: Xbox One
July 24, 2018
Avoid a swarm of bullets and face fearsome war machines in air battles and boss fights. Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron is a vertically scrolling shoot ‘em up with a fully-voiced narrative. Upgrade each member of your squadron with their personal skill tree and take on the Aces with up to three friends in epic 4-player local co-op battles.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.6
Semblance

Semblance

Platform: PC
July 24, 2018
Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.2
Detached

Detached

Platform: PlayStation 4
July 24, 2018
Detached is a space exploration VR game that demands tactics and skill to survive. Strap yourself in for hardcore gameplay uniquely designed for VR headsets. Trapped in an abandoned space station, you must race against borrowed time to find your crew before your oxygen supply runs out. As you solve puzzles to open airlocks, locate power cores and disable transmitters, something tells you that you wont be alone when you finally escape into the universes deep infinity.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
AIRHEART

AIRHEART

Platform: PC
July 23, 2018
AIRHEART follows Amelia, a young pilot and sky-fisherwoman who dreams of reaching the stratosphere and catching the legendary Skywhale, a feat that promises riches and fame through the ages. Skyfishing is a cutthroat business, though, and Amelia must outmaneuver sky pirates and automated security zones to survive each perilous flight through the beautiful world of floating islands in the clouds she calls home.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
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