New Releases Lineup

2015 has kicked off with an explosion of new and exciting content to take over lives and destroy productivity. From survival horror to dark comedy, stealth to strategy, battling through hell with Johnny Gat to conquering the Goo in the distant, technologically advanced future. Whatever you're looking for, at the moment, there's something for every one.

If You're On A Budget: Resident Evil Revelations 2 

It can be tough on the bank keeping up with the ever-inflating prices of new releases, but thankfully more and more games are jumping aboard the episodic format to help out the old PS Store wallet. Though, strictly speaking, Resi Revelations 2 is not a new release, the first episode is due out on the 24th February in North America, and the 25th for us in Europe, so not that long a wait. After playing Revelations on 3DS a couple of years ago, i'm desperately excited for the sequel. The abandoned ship setting is perfect for that up close claustrophobia we have all come to love to hate, and the wide range of tasks presented maintained for excellently fresh gameplay. Hopefully the sequel follows suit, but in my experience, if you love Resi it's likely you won't be disappointed, and the episodic gameplay allows small exchanges of pocket money for some high standard play. 

If You're Reminiscing: Grim Fandango, Resident Evil  

Two remastered classics have hit the line-up recently; Resident Evil, and Grim Fandango. Grim Fandango, a forgotten classic from LucasArts, is a darkly comic adventure game which has certainly stood the test of time. Play as Manny Calavera, who is working to pay off a number of debts over a four year period while working as a travel agent in the afterlife. From the depths of 1998, Double Fine Productions have dug up this treasure and brought it to the mainstream where no doubt its complex story, infuriatingly tricky challenges, and upbeat soundtrack will feel right at home. It's also got a developer commentary which I got really excited about - see my last post for the evidence.

Resident Evil is perhaps, less of a nuanced gameplay experience. The 1996 survival horror has been through the remastering machine and come out an almost-perfectly polished modern experience (save for some minute glitching) promising all the terror and nightmares that came with the original, in a beautifully renovated setting.

If You're Looking For New IP: Grey Goo  

Grey Goo was finally released in January after being pushed back from autumn last year. In this real time strategy game, a group of humans and their lovable alien buddies called the Beta attempt to conquer the Goo far far in the future. Goo, nanobots that consume their enemies in order to create new factions, with a large amount of strategic tactic developing, and confusion over who is on who's side. Needless to say, things get pretty muddled in the game, but the 15 campaign missions of complex story and large range of skills to develop (though you can only really master them and then forget them due to the movement between factions that happens every 5 missions) help you through. Grey Goo has just been released on PC and is going for £30. 

If You Want A Laugh: Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell  

Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell is a short and sweet stand alone in the Saints Row series. Playing as Johnny Gat as you battle your way through hell, coming across some hilariously portrayed historical figures as well as previous characters from the series. Overall it feels and plays like a self-conscious giggle at the series itself and is certain to provide some lightly dark entertainment with all the fireworks you've come to expect from the previous games.