While it's summer: what to play in August
Traditionally, the bulk of high—profile game releases fall in the fall - studios adjust them for a series of seasonal holidays and New Year's holidays. August is traditionally considered a lull period for new products. But this time you can add the long-awaited new part of "Mafia" and other interesting projects of different scales to the vishlist. Details can be found in the Izvestia review.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
When it will be released: August 28
Genre: Stealth action
Developer: Konami Digital Entertainment
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S
One of the iconic parts of the Metal Gear series has received a remake. 20 years later, players will be transported back to the 60s of the last century and, together with CIA agent Snake, will travel to the Soviet Union to rescue scientist Nikolai Sokolov. The game got the letter "Delta" in the name for a reason — this is how the developers decided to emphasize continuity and respect for the original locations and mechanics. But the graphics and animations have been significantly improved to meet the requirements of modern platforms and the Unreal Engine 5.
The game will have two camera modes. For those who are nostalgic, there is a classic fixed top view and controls, as in the PlayStation2 version of the game, as well as a modern mode with a third—person view. Also, for the first time in the series, the fox hunt multiplayer mode will be available, in which players will be able to compete in stealth hide-and-seek.
Mafia: The Old Country
When it will be released: August 8th
Genre: action, adventure
Developer: Hangar 13
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S
Fans have finally waited for the new installment of one of Russia's most popular crime game series. The game takes place in Sicily at the beginning of the 20th century, in the fictional city of San Celeste, a place of events already familiar to players from the second Mafia. You will play as Enzo Favara, a young Sicilian who, after a hard job in a sulfur mine, aspires to join the Torrisi mafia family and build a criminal career. The plot will reveal the details of the origin of the mafia structure in Sicily and deepen the history of the franchise. The game's focus will be on linear storytelling and atmosphere.
The creators also promise an open world, but not as large-scale as in the third game of the series. Players will receive a new, traditionally "Sicilian" arsenal and modes of transportation appropriate to the era: car and horse chases.
Sword of the Sea
When it will be released: August 19
Genre: Adventure
Developer: Giant Squid
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5
A potential indie hit from a team led by former Journey art director Matt Nava. He is already predicted to become a new meditative masterpiece. You will play as a mysterious spirit who needs to resurrect the Dead Sea and breathe life into the world around him. Although the player cleaves the sandy expanses with a magic sword, there will be almost no battles in the game — the main gameplay focus is on exploration.
The environment of the world will live and change: thus, the restored water will expand the game areas, jellyfish, fish, algae, whales and dolphins will appear, which will help the hero move on.
Lost Soul Aside
When it will be released: August 29
Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Ultizero Games
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5
A spectacular action-RPG from the Chinese studio Ultizero Games, started as a project by an enthusiast, but later grew into an ambitious game with the support of Sony. The main character, the swordsman Keyser— embarks on a dangerous journey to save his sister from mysterious interdimensional invaders. The world of the game combines the technological future and medieval fantasy in an original way, and the hero will be helped by a dragon who can transform into a variety of weapons.
The creators were inspired by Bayonetta, Devil May Cry and Final Fantasy, so they promise explosive gameplay and an epic storyline. Whether the promises come true will become clear at the end of the month.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2
When it will be released: August 5th
Genre: fighting game, action game
Developer: CyberConnect2
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Continuation of the action game based on the popular anime "Blade cleaving demons". The story mode will cover three key arcs, and in VS Mode you can fight against other players or AI, choosing from more than 40 characters.
Echoes of the End
When it will be released: August 12
Genre: action, adventure
Developer: Myrkur Games
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S.
A cinematic action game from an Icelandic studio that tried to bring all the beauty of the northern nature into the world of the game. The main character Rin, the owner of ancient magical powers, wants to save her brother from a totalitarian empire. Her friend Abram Finley is a scientist with a difficult past. Together, they seek to uncover an ancient conspiracy that threatens to plunge the world of Aem into chaos.
Judging by the trailers and announcements, the game will be filled not only with beauty, but also with a variety of puzzles that motivate the characters to interact with each other.
Discounty
When it will be released: August 21
Genre: supermarket simulator with RPG elements
Developer: Crinkle Cut Games
What to play on: PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Cute and cheerful sim about supermarket management. The player will uncover the secrets of the town of Blomkest, introduce its inhabitants, help make friends or even make enemies. The gameplay is as close as possible to the real life of retail chains: you have to equip the store, control the quantity of goods, release customers at the checkout and conclude trade deals. But while developing your business empire, it is important not to forget to keep an eye on the affairs of the town. Some residents may not like such rapid success and the choice of wealth at the cost of universal well-being.
Morbid Metal
When it will be released: August 20
Genre: Rogue one, slasher
Developer: Screen Juice
What to play on: PC
Felix Sade's solo project, which was taken under the wing of Ubisoft studio. This is a hardcore futuristic slasher with elements of roglight, in which the player controls a combat robot. The robot has four combat forms, between which you can switch during combat and combine high-speed attacks and parries, as well as dodge enemies. The story centers on a post—apocalyptic world and a man named Israel, who travels to the depths of a hostile zone to stop an evil AI and discover the truth about his own origins.
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