Most Anticipated Video Games of 2017, Part 2: New IP and Indie Releases

by Jason Dietz, Metacritic Features Editor – January 19, 2017

Yesterday, in part 1 of our preview, we looked at 2017's most-anticipated sequels and remakes. Today, in our conclusion, we pick out the coming year's most promising new properties, both from big name developers as well as indie studios.

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87 Night in the Woods

What: A crowdfunded narrative adventure from tiny indie studio Infinite Fall. Your character is a cat named Mae who, having dropped out of college, returns to her hometown to find that it has changed. Richard Scarry and Chris Ware are cited as influences for the game's distinct visual style.

When: February 21st

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