“Halo Infinite.” “Deathloop.” “Far Cry 6.” “Metroid Dread.”
Last year was a banner year for gamers, who got treated to a host of terrific offerings, including a stunning “Halo” game and a surprising “Metroid” title. It’s a year that continued to establish the new consoles, the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5, while also showing just how special Xbox Game Pass can be.
But get this: 2022 might be even better. This new year promises a host of options with big-time potential, starting with some very impressive sequels and continuing with a few new IPs that will bring new ideas to the gaming market. And, assuming you can actually find them, this may be the year to pick up one of those new consoles to play some of the exclusives set to land on them in true 4K HDR glory.
Here are the games I’m most hyped for this year.
‘HORIZON: FORBIDDEN WEST’
“Horizon Zero Dawn,” released in 2017, was one of the finest open-world games of the last era, shining visually on the PlayStation 4 and delivering the immersive story of Aloy, a hunter in a world full of dinosaur-like machines that she could take over. “Forbidden West” follows up on that story five years later, and it promises to be a visual feast, thanks to the power and fidelity of the PlayStation 5. Watch for it in February.
‘ELDEN RING’
Another February release, “Elden Ring” brings serious pedigree. It’s developed by From Software, which has given us the “Dark Souls” franchise and “Bloodborne,” so expect nuanced, challenging combat that keeps you on your toes. The story could push this game even farther; the “Elden Ring” team worked with the great George R.R. Martin, of “Game of Thrones” fame.
‘STRANGER IN PARADISE: FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN’
One of the highlights of March will be this title from Square Enix, which sits in the “Final Fantasy” family and continues to bring the franchise into the modern era. The most intriguing thing about “Stranger in Paradise” is its job system. Titles like “Final Fantasy Tactics,” and several early “Final Fantasy” games featured “job” systems as progression; here, that all gets an upgrade in a title that has a more action-style combat system. Count on a deep story too.
‘STARFIELD’
Here’s all you need to know about “Starfield”: It’s a new IP from a company that brought you the “Elder Scrolls” franchise and “Fallout,” and it’s been suggested that …….
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