These are in order of release date, earliest to latest. Click the hyperlinks to go to the official pages.
Cars 3: Driven to Win (on everything): I watched the trailer and was like, “Eh, ok”, but then I saw it was developed by Avalanche. They did the Disney Infinity games, so I got to check it out. It’s just racing with a lot of other stuff thrown in like exploration and the vehicle version of platforming. I’ll rent it on XBO.
God Wars: Future Past (PS4, Vita): This is a tactical RPG like Final Fantasy Tactics with a beautiful art style. Just say tactical RPG, and show me characters fighting on a grid, and I’m in. I’ll rent it on PS4 but somehow I feel like it would be more appropriate on Vita. I always go for big screen when it’s available, however.
Ever Oasis (3DS): This looks like you will be building a town in an oasis and managing it. There is also exploration and battles like in a RPG. I’m not thrilled by the chunky art style, but this could be very interesting.
RPG Maker FES (3DS): This is totally RPG Maker. You create 8-bit style RPGs like Dragon Warrior with tons of customizable features. I have a feeling it might overwhelm me with choices but you can play games other people have made through the magic of online. You can also upload your own game.
Valkyria Revolution (PS4, Vita, XBO): YES! The next Valkyria Chronicles game. I can’t wait. The battle system seems the same as the previous ones in that it’s turn-based but with an active time meter that counts down when you move. I’ve heard it’s more action oriented though, so we’ll see. It also looks like it will add magic to the mix of traditional WWII style weapons. It also retains that painterly style to its graphics. This series is my absolute favorite in terms of graphics. If I was still pre-ordering games, I would pre-order this. Instead, I’ll rent it on XBO.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy (PS4): This is the first three Naughty Dog developed Crash games remastered by Vicarious Visions, developers of some of the Skylanders games among many others. I’ve never played the Crash games, but they look cool. Platformers tend to annoy me, but in the right hands (Rare or Insomniac), I can get into them. I’ll be renting this for PS4.
I'm excited for Crash as well. He was basically Sony's mascot during the PSX years, but my brother never rented it and I had an N64.
I think I have Warped around here somewhere.
I think Valkyria isn't tactical like it was before but more like a traditional party based RPG. Still, looks pretty cool.
I had a breif look at the trailer and it seemed very similar but it wasn't clear exactly how battles play out. I should look at a gameplay video or something, but I really just want to play it either way.
Me too. I hope i can finish andromeda by then and crash bandicoot.
I hope Valkyria has an option to turn off the ATB as I hate being rushed into making a decision by a timer.
Ever Oasis and Crash are on my list as well. Those 3 Crash games were my wife's favourite games when they came out. I wanna see if I can get her to play again. The last time I was successful it was Mario Kart Wii.
Me too. If I remember right, in the Valkryia Chronicles games, the meter only measures the amount you move around and is not like a clock timer. You can take your time but I think you do get shot at in real time. You don't want to stop in mid move to think. But at the beginning of a turn there's all the time you need.
Last time I got my girlfriend to play anything it was Brain Age on DS.
I might get to review the Cars 3 game. A PR guy asked me if I was interested in reviewing it, so we'll see if he remembers when the game comes out.
I want to play that Ever Oasis game, too. It was made by the same guy who did Secret of Mana. I hope I can find the time to play it!
Crash Bandicoot isn't one of my favorites, but I may try and review the collection anyway. Everyone deserves a second chance.
Looking forward to your reviews.
I really liked the first Cars game on the PS3, it was a solid little racer. The second one I haven't finished but there is a lot more with weapons thrown in. I didn't know there was going to be a third one but I would play it.
The trailer looks good.