Summer season Recreation Fest has come to an in depth, and now it is time to mirror on all the things that we have seen. Push Sq.’s ever-intrepid assistant editor Stephen Tailby was shipped off to Los Angeles with the intention to cowl Geoff’s huge occasion in particular person, and the fortunate git bought to go arms on with an entire bunch of blockbuster video games.
Naturally, we pressured Stephen into writing all about his experiences, to make sure that he wasn’t simply taking an unofficial vacation. As such, we have been inundated with previews over the past week or so, and whereas Stephen little doubt takes this chance to restore his completely damaged sleeping patterns, we have gathered all of our Summer season Recreation Fest previews into this singular article on your studying pleasure.
You will additionally discover two extra previews from Nintendo Life’s Alana Hagues, and common freelancer Scott McCrae, who had been variety sufficient to help in Stephen’s endeavours.
Summer season Recreation Fest 2024 PS5 Previews
Under, you may discover a record of all of the PS5 video games that we lined in particular person at Summer season Recreation Fest 2024, full with hyperlinks to the total preview articles.
Murderer’s Creed Shadows
The Murderer’s Creed collection bought its begin with a heavy emphasis on stealth, and whereas it caught with that method for a lot of video games, it will definitely pivoted to a full-on motion RPG. Whether or not you are into the sooner titles, the larger-scale RPGs, or each, this shift has resulted in a considerably cut up fanbase. Murderer’s Creed Shadows, with its duo of protagonists, feels as if it is addressing this concern head on, with the pair representing these two contrasting approaches.
You may learn our full Murderer’s Creed Shadows preview right here:
Astro Bot
We did not wish to cease enjoying. This has solely additional cemented in our minds that Astro Bot can be an actual treasure of a PS5 unique when it launches in September; the invention and fervour pours out of the display screen, and if the few ranges we have performed are any indication, this may very well be on its solution to turning into a standout 3D platformer of the trendy period — and pure bliss for PlayStation die-hards.
You may learn our full Astro Bot preview right here:
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Companions and decisions have at all times been on the coronary heart of Dragon Age, and that appears to be no totally different in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The truth is, the sport just lately picked up its new subtitle with the intention to emphasise how necessary your occasion of friends can be in the course of the journey. From what we noticed at Summer season Recreation Fest Play Days — hosted in a surprisingly ominous again nook of the location — BioWare is leaning into these facets of its RPG collection much more.
You may learn our full Dragon Age: The Veilguard preview right here:
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Regardless of our considerations in regards to the depth of the preventing, we got here away from our demo with a smile on our face. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is a feel-good recreation, as a result of it’s bringing again a fan-favourite preventing collection and doing it in wonderful type; the presentation is superb, the battles are at all times a thrill, and the quantity of choices gamers have is stable.
You may learn our full Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero preview right here:
LEGO Horizon Adventures
With the superb presentation, lighthearted tone, and simplified tackle the collection’ gameplay, we’re assured in saying that LEGO Horizon Adventures actually works. It isn’t a recreation we had been anticipating from Guerrilla, however Studio Gobo and Sony’s developer are about to ship an important, kid-friendly title that’ll fulfill each previous and new followers.
You may learn our full LEGO Horizon Adventures preview right here:
Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals feels prefer it must be essentially the most sure-fire success within the present gaming panorama. It stars just below 20 heroes and villains (at launch, anyway) from the comedian guide home’s intensive roster, and so they’re thrown collectively right into a free-to-play third-person shooter that, regardless of the attitude change, feels very Overwatch. After enjoying just a few rounds with numerous totally different characters, our major query is whether or not that slam-dunk mixture will actually end in a memorable recreation.
You may learn our full Marvel Rivals preview right here:
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Metaphor is actually shaping as much as be an extremely addictive RPG. We wish to know extra in regards to the story, the characters, the world, and even the bonds you’ll forge, however even from simply the fight alone, this may very well be certainly one of 2024’s greatest video games.
You may learn our full Metaphor: ReFantazio preview right here:
Monster Hunter Wilds
Of all of the video games we noticed at Summer season Recreation Fest Play Days, we had been most likely most assured in Capcom’s hotly anticipated motion RPG, Monster Hunter Wilds, and it did not disappoint. We had been led right into a viewing room with an monumental display screen, exhibiting the sport off in a means the franchise deserves. What we noticed of Wilds — about half-hour of reside gameplay — has merely strengthened our perception that it will be the perfect entry within the collection when it arrives subsequent yr.
You may learn our full Monster Hunter Wilds preview right here:
New World: Aeternum
With New World: Aeternum, Amazon Video games is bringing its motion RPG MMO to consoles after a number of years solely on PC. This new model of the sport is actually a relaunch for the title, making many quality-of-life enhancements and together with a model new onboarding course of, making certain new gamers get off on the fitting foot. At Summer season Recreation Fest Play Days, we had been in a position to take a look at Aeternum’s earliest moments, and whereas it’s miles from good, we discovered ourselves falling into the standard motion RPG rhythms very simply.
You may learn our full New World: Aeternum preview right here:
Phantom Blade Zero
Once you use all the things in your arsenal and get into a very good circulation, chaining collectively parries, utilising totally different combos, and preserving on the stress with Phantom Edges, all of it appears and feels implausible. There are some tough edges to the visuals, however with regular efficiency and such expressive animation, we barely observed them in full movement. Any fan of fast-paced motion video games will certainly wish to maintain this on their radar — particularly in case you’re just a little weary of the limitless provide of Soulslikes as of late.
You may learn our full Phantom Blade Zero preview right here:
Star Wars Outlaws
There are such a lot of little issues to love right here (we actually love the lockpicking minigame), and the eye to element and adoration for Star Wars undoubtedly makes it thrilling — however with out seeing the open world gameplay we will not actually make a correct judgement name on Star Wars Outlaws simply but.
You may learn our full Star Wars Outlaws preview right here:
Unknown 9: Awakening
There is a actually fascinating recreation to be present in Unknown 9: Awakening, even when its core story feels just a little convoluted. It is necessary to keep in mind that every story within the overarching universe is standalone, so you will not want to interact with the opposite components except you wish to, but it surely nonetheless appears like lots to chew on even then. With the sport as a result of arrive in Fall 2024, it should not be too lengthy earlier than we will play it ourselves to see if the gameplay can maintain it afloat.
You may learn our full Unknown 9: Awakening preview right here:
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