Just as I did with movies, I am back to give you my list of games I cannot wait to play in 2022. This is my onion so if you don’t see a particular game then that may be because I am not interested by it or I have not heard enough about it.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Release Date: TBC (PS5/Xbox Series X/PC)
I am currently playing through the Guardians of the Galaxy game (which is excellent by the way) and I can’t help but feel this is DC’s response to that but this time you can switch between all 4 characters instead of just the one whilsit players have the option to go solo or play with 3 other friends.
The story centres around the Justice League being possessed by Braniac an evil entity and so its up to the bad guys to go on a “suicidal” mission to bring them down. Our 4 antiheroes are Harley Quinn, Deadshot, King Shark & Captain Boomerang .The game is also set in the Arkham universe so expect the plot form Arkham Knight to continue and don’t be too surprised if Batman gets involved at some point.
This game just looks so godamn fun. The combat looks manic as you battle across the rooftops of Metropolis against swarms of enemies switching between characters. The game is confirmed to be open world which is always a bonus. Each character looks and feels unique with Deadshot being your shooter, Harley your close quarters, Boomerang your explosives man and King Shark your brute who is a mixture of the first two. From the trailers the voice acting sounds superb as you get the feeling the game will feature a lot of dark comedic moments like the movies. It’s always refreshing to play as the bad guys especially when your aim is to literally kill some of the biggest superheroes going.
This is a game I will definately be pre-ordering, I just hope there are no delays and we get a release date soon.
UPDATE 02/02/22:”I just hope there are no delays ” of course I’ve jinxed it, the game is now unfortunately scheduled to release in 2023.
God of War Ragnarok
Release Date:TBC (PS5/Xbox Series X)
God of War was my game of the year in 2018 and its ending has generated over 3 years of hype for its sequel. The father and son partnership between Kratos and Atreus is one of the best in gaming history and I’m interested to see where the two go considering the real identity of Atreus is revealed at the end of the game.
The story is set 3 years after the events of the previous game as Kratos and his son seek to find the previously thought to be dead God, Tyr in order to try to prevent Ragnarok from happening. We know from trailers that we expect to encounter Thor and Freya both wanting revenge after the actions of the first game
If the sequel is anything like its predecessors with its beautiful worlds, grasping story and fun combat, then God of War Ragnarok is looking like we may have another gaming masterpiece on our hands.
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Release Date: 15th April (PS4/PS5/Xbox One,Series X/Switch/PC)
It has been a long time coming, after months of delays were finally getting the most ambitious Lego game to date with Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Be prepared to play all 9 Star Wars Films across multiple different worlds that can be explored at will. I’ve loved every single Lego star wars they have released and this just feels like they have kicked it up a few gears with better visuals, updated gameplay and a ton of more content all on one disc.
With over 300 playable characters to unlock and 9 episodes to play through, its evident there is a lot of content to play with. I have already pre ordered the game so roll on April.
Dying Light 2: Stay Human
Release Date: 4th February (PS4/5/Xbox Series X/One/PC/Switch)
The Parkour zombie apocalypse open world bonanza finally gets its sequel after 6 whole years. I really enjoyed the first game as it had a bit of uniqueness to it and it stood out across the other hundreds of zombie games released. I especially enjoyed when it turned to night time as the game became a whole lot more challenging and added an element of tension as you try to find your base.
The Sequel stars a new protagonist (Aiden Caldwell) and is said to have a map 4 times larger than its predecessor with 7 different regions. You will meet different factions whose fates are impacted by the choices you make during the game. The game really seems to be focusing on choices with settlements being destroyed and locations becoming sealed off because of your choices and its something I really like when it comes to story games. I loved the telltale Walking Dead games because your choices impacted the whole game so adding this element to an already solid zombie gameplay is an recipe for a quality game.
WWE 2K22
Release Date: 11th March (PS4/5/Xbox Series X/One/PC)
The 2K wrestling series is back after a one year hiatus due to the disaster that was WWE 2K20. The game looks really good graphics wise with a revamped control system and 2K have already shown a ton of different game modes to play with. Showcase mode, a personal favourite mode of mine features the legendary career of the masked luchador Rey Mysterio. Rey Mysterio career is filled with classic matches so expect a roster filled with past wrestlers from the Ruthless Aggression Era such as Eddie Guerrero, Kurt Angle, Batista, Rob Van Dam and more.*None confirmed yet
Universe mode was always my favourite but it started to feel very samey to all the previous entries so I’m excited to see what has been added to make it more of an immersive experience. For me more cutscenes and rivalry options must be added. The big news which has pleased many fans is the return of ‘GM Mode’. In this mode, you take control as the General Manager of either RAW, Smackdown or NXT, where you are given a budget to hire wrestlers and run your show how you want too in order to win the rating wars against the other brands.
However I will not be preordering this as I remain cautious on the state of the game because of the previous entry so this is one I will most likely wait a couple of weeks for or get on sale.
Sifu
Release Date: 8th February 2022 (PS4/PS5/PC)
I recently came across this game a couple of months ago and it has one feature that has pulled me in instantly. The game focuses on you seeking vengeance on those who murdered your family. Every time you die, you are magically resurrected on the spot, with your strikes becoming more powerful. However your health decreases as your age increases by a specific number of years with each fatality, so if you become too old you die completely, causing you to restart the whole game. Throughout the game you can unlock and practice new skills and abietites to get stronger. I think this is one I will get on sale.
Marvel: Midnight Suns
Release Date: TBC (PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Series X/PC/Switch)
A tactical role playing game featuring marvel superheroes? Yes please. As a big fan of the XCOM games and Marvel products you can imagine my joy when it was announced that both elements would be combined for this game. Playing as your own supehreo with the choice of over 40 powers, you join the team that consist of the likes of Iron-Man, Dr Strange, Captain America, Blade, Wolverine, Ghost rider and more. Combat will be turn based like XCOM as you team up with 3 other heroes that you choose. You will also build up your own base where you can interreact with other heroes. I hope they go down the route that these heroes can die permanently instead of potentially just being injured for a few missions so that my tactics will have more consequences. Ill need more details to be revealed before I decide whether to pre-order.
Elden Ring
Release Date: 25th February (PS4/5/Xbox Series One/X/PC)
Everyone in the gaming community seems to be talking about this action RPG. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki who’s work includes the souls series, Sekiro & Bloodborne and made in collaboration with George R.R Martin (Game of Thrones creator) its clear to see why many are talking about the huge potential the game has. An open world dark souls game seems to be the best way to describe the game with six main areas to discover in which you will battle various monsters and beasts of all different powers and sizes. Expect stunning visuals, unique locations and enemies and tough methodical combat.
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