E3 2018: Ghost of Tsushima is a Stunning Breakthrough for Sucker Punch

The conversation then moved to a wider discussion about how AAA games should be more creative and unique when choosing new settings. While Nate Fox thinks recent Sony first-party releases like Horizon: Zero Dawn and God of War did a good job at bringing players someplace new, he acknowledges the fact that there’s a lot of room for expans

We’ve written extensively about CD Projekt Red’s impressive Cyberpunk 2077 presentation and gamers will likely continue to hear about it for the next few months. What The Witcher developer was able to put together felt the most complete, diverse, and it pushed its respective genre forward. This is what E3 demos are meant to be: exciting proof that future games will take familiar concepts and expand on them in ways that seem nearly impossible with current hardw

«We were certainly very excited to make a game set in feudal Japan, because it brings up a lot of romantic images in our mind. Part of the fantasy around feudal Japan is being a samurai — that’s an exciting job to have in feudal Japan. I do think it’s under-utilized. I don’t know why more games aren’t set there, it’s so appeali

There’s no doubt that Sucker Punch Productions is a talented developer having previously delivered two stellar franchises. To see them do something so different and pull it off as well as they have, however, is masterful. Beautiful and deadly, Ghost of Tsushima is shaping up to be a real showcase for the PS4 and the studio. We still have a ways off before the game finally launches, but we’re excited to see what else Ghost of Tsushima has in store for us.

Hollow Knight also has one of the most enjoyable creative directions, with a moving and powerful soundtrack that perfectly complements the hand-drawn art and animation. It’s a beautiful but grim world that is a treat to explore when not dueling other insect bosses in fast-paced batt

Sure, there are a lot of competitive games that have graced this list — SoulCalibur 6 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate , to name a few. But how about when looking at games that are uniquely prepared for the eSports, Twitch market? And if we looked deep in our hearts, we knew a Battle Royale game would be making the list in some f

Ever since Nintendo’s Smash Bros. Switch tease earlier this year, fans of the iconic brawler franchise have been forced into a grueling waiting game. Thankfully, it’s safe to say E3 delivered the goods and created a satisfying anticipation for the upcoming Smash Bros. Ultimate . Not only did attendees have the chance to play the game themselves, but Nintendo confirmed with an insanely long gameplay trailer that per usual, Smash Bros . will be worth the w

PlayStation’s focus on a handful of games for E3 2018 was well-known weeks before they held their press conference. With rumors swirling about a potential PlayStation 5 on the horizon, it was apparent that the platform holder would focus on its current crop of announced titles. The Last of Us Part II and Spider-Man are proven winners, and Death Standing continued to intrigue. Ghost Of Tsushima Armor Guide|Https://Tsushimalegend.Com/ of Tsushima, however, was perhaps the most interesting title. A far cry from Sucker Punch’s previous work, Ghost of Tsushima made its presence known at the show and stunned in its debut.

It’s hard not to give Tetris Effect our Best Puzzle Game award on principle alone. Stemming from the series that helped create the genre, this cheeky title is a beautiful psychedelic trip into the world of Tetris . Absolutely a game PS VR owners will not want to m

Things take a dark turn immediately afterward and we get our first glimpse of gameplay, which forcefully reaffirms the project’s focus on horror and violence. Ellie is seen sneaking around a campsite and through a deteriorating structure before engaging in a lopsided battle with several determined killers. The combat appears a solid progression from the studio’s previous work, boasting effortlessly fluid hand-to-hand and armed conflict. While Joel will be missed , we can’t wait to jump back into The Last of Us world as our favorite post-apocalyptic hero

Resident Evil 2: Remake was one of the most surprising reveals of this year’s E3 but this remake seems to be much more than a fresh coat of paint. Utilizing the phenomenal new engine from Resident Evil VII , RE2:R brings in some modern gameplay and graphics while still keeping the core intact of what made the original so great. In a time where the Resident Evil series is in its best position in years, we’re excited to go back to the roots of this franchise early next y

Early trailers for Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man had most convinced that the developer was headed in the right direction with its Marvel adaptation. But finally going hands-on with the game convinced us that this is exactly what fans are looking for. The swinging feels like a dream, the combat is fast-paced and offers plenty of opportunities for experimentation, and the story seems to offer fun twists on existing Spidey lore. To put it simply, Spider-Man feels like a Spider-Man game and that’s all one can hope