May is almost upon us and, as the Spring releases get hotter and hotter, eyes are slowly starting to turn toward E3 2014. Having propelled ourselves into a new generation of consoles, this year’s show will be an absolute killer. But until then, let’s keep things rolling.
Daylight | PS4, PC | Wednesday
First in line is a game many have waiting to see more of and before you ask, no, this isn’t a case of deja-vu.
Despite its similarities to Red Barrel’s Outlast, Daylight has slew of quirks separating it from the asylum-romping horror game. One of these nuances doesn’t include the use of weapons, however, instead all you have is a smartphone and several few utility items.
One of the key defining features of Daylight is that environment design and layout are randomly generated, creating a different experience every time you play through. Where’s Sony’s newly-unveiled VR headset when you need it?
Child of Light | PS4, PS3, PC, X1, 360, Wii U| Wednesday
Another digital release this time, and one that’s world’s apart from Daylight – in all but name of course.
Child of Light is a role-playing game with a unique watercolour art design, powered by the same engine as Rayman Origins.
Players enter a fairytale dreamland as Aurora, a young girl who – in real life – suffers from a debilitating ailment. That won’t stop her from exploring and fighting her way through an entire kingdom in this 10-hour digital title.
Be sure to check out Aran’s rhyming review.
Amazing Spider-Man 2 | PS3, PS4, 360, Wii U, 3DS, iOS, Android | Friday
Everyone’s favourite web-slinger is back and just in time to accompany the recent theatrical launch of The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt7ydKMYB64
Instead of laboriously recreating the entire film, developer Beenox has allowed itself some freedom, forging its own story chock full of classic Spidey villains.
From what’s been shown, it doesn’t appear to be much of a grand departure since the original Amazing Spider-Man game, but that won’t stop fans.
Mario Golf: World Tour | 3DS | Friday
Nintendo doesn’t appear to be letting up on its first party releases, as proved with this latest 3DS launch.
Join Mario and a host of characters including Luigi, Donkey Kong, Wario, and Bowser, as they take to the green.
Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl | 3DS | Friday
Another 3DS title gamers can look forward to is the latest Etrian Odyssey.
Branded as a re-imagining of the first game in the series, The Millenium Girl offers two modes of play. Classic is your standard Etrian Odyssey affair with customisable characters and maps. Story mode, on the hand, gives you pre-sets and -as the name implies- focuses more on the games narrative.
Whichever mode you play, it will likely be polished, good old-fashioned JRPG romp. Just check our review for last year’s Legend Of The Titan.
Forrest_01
“From what’s been shown, it doesn’t appear to be much of a grand departure since the original Amazing Spider-Man game, but that won’t stop fans.”
This is exactly why I wanted it! The Amazing Spiderman game was the closest anyone has ever come to the greatness that was Spiderman 2 on PS2.
Mick939
It sounds to be fair like a lot has changed, the webs again attach to buildings and you use both hands (buttons) to swing, both were stupidly lost after spiderman 2
Youles
Can’t wait for Child of Light to drop through the door!
May also pick up Daylight if the price is reasonable.
Taylor Made
Wait, I thought child of light is digital only?
MrYd
It is, but you can buy it in a box with a poster, artbook, keyring, and a couple of bits of downloadable stuff. And no game. (Ok, a download code for the game, just no disc).
For an extra 4 quid. And it probably arrives before the store updates tomorrow and you’re stuck with a useless box and can’t download the game. I guess you can admire the art in the book while waiting. Or attach keys to the keyring.
Actually, they might be on to something there. Things to distract people while they wait 20 minutes for a game to download. It’s that or pictures of cute little puppies.
Youles
The extra stuff seems a no-brainer for £4, if you like look at the artwork like I do. Also feels like I’m getting more for my money rather than just some digital code.
Taylor Made
Oh I see, makes sense now :)
TSBonyman
Does Daylight involve a lot of running away from things you can’t fight? I’m up for the atmosphere and scares but i’m not interested if it’s the same as Outlast. Depending on that i might pick it up.
Otherwise, it’ll probably be Child of Light for me this week.
MrYd
Reviews seem to be pointing towards it being like Outlast but not as scary.
Possibly just relying on cheap jump scares. Outlast had some of those, but then made the genius move of not doing that exactly when you expect it to. And then doing it 5 minutes later when you’ve decided it’s not going to rely on cheap scares.
Reviews also say Daylight features tedious box pushing puzzles. (This is starting to annoy me more and more lately. Seriously, who enjoys that shit? Pushing boxes around for no reason? Bonus points if you can push or drag them really slowly and you have to be in exactly the right place to start moving them)
Hmm, and also you can’t hold a phone, a glowstick and a teddy bear in your hands at the same time? Outlast had good reasons for plunging you into darkness at times. Daylight seems to be relying on “your hands are crap”.
TSBonyman
Thanks for the info. I would be fine if the whole game only featured perhaps three instances where you have to run away but not if it’s one of the main mechanics of the game.