Gaming News Are you on PS5? So the month of January will delight you: here are 6 games that will get you talking
If we’ve already eaten well in 2023, it’s without counting on 2024, which promises some great video game gems: the month of January is not necessarily the busiest month, but there are a few releases that are definitely worth paying attention to . Either way, you’ll definitely hear about it!
Summary
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- The Last of Us Part II Remastered
- Under Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes]
- Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
- Tekken 8
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
While we are still waiting for the return of the legendary work The Sands of Time, whose remake is currently in development at Ubisoft Montreal, the (cult) Prince of Persia saga will become its real one in January 2024 after long years of absence Making a comeback : This new work called The Lost Crown was developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and imagine that there is a chance that it will be THE good surprise of next month. Return to the 2D world in this adventure in which we play not the prince but Sargon, an elite soldier who has just set out to save the first one who disappeared. With a whole range of forces that play with time and space, we will traverse huge levels with a very strong Metroidvania aspect: the level design promises a nested game with twisting platforms, but also countless zones and secrets to discover everywhere . The battles will also take pride of place thanks to a victorious, nervous gameplay that develops over the course of the game, without forgetting a wealth of puzzles. To reveal Sargon’s journey: No, really, this new Prince of Persia looks great and particularly accomplished. We can’t wait to hold it in our hands and let our excitement flow.
- Release date: January 18, 2024
- Also available on: PC PS5 Xbox Series Switch PS4 ONE
Pre-order Prince of Persia The Lost Crown for PS5 on Amazon
The Last of Us Part II Remastered
The Last of Us Part II had already caused quite a stir when it released on PlayStation 4 in 2020: a poignant, dark, ultra-violent adventure, but with just the right amount of exceptional writing and daring storytelling to boot sparked a lot of debate. Let’s say: in many ways (including ours, we didn’t rate it 19/20 for nothing), Naughty Dog’s latest game is a true masterpiece that deserves to be made again and again. That’s good, because it’s back in an improved version exclusively for PlayStation 5 (a PC version is also planned, but that will be for later): Improved graphics, 4K, 3D audio, extremely reduced loading times, new settings, support for haptic feedback and adaptive triggers of the DualSense controller, new skins and new zones… The big news is also the survival mode, a kind of roguelike Here you have to face multiple enemies in legendary locations and have the opportunity to play as Dina, Jesse, Lev, Tommy and others. In short, without a doubt the definitive version of The Last of Us Part II.
- Release date: January 19, 2024
- Also available on: PS5
Pre-order The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PS5 at Carrefour
Under Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes]
Are there any fighting game fans in the area? You will be excited because Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes is about to be released: as a reminder, it is the sequel to Under Night In-Birth and comes directly from French-Bread, which is absolutely not French since it is based in Tokyo, in collaboration with Arc System Works. And for once, Arc System Works is still the famous company behind Guilty Gear, BlazBlue or even Dragon Ball FighterZ: a real guarantee of quality when it comes to purely Japanese 2D fighting. Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes will therefore offer gameplay that is as precise as ever and will appeal to purists, this time with an “accessible” mode so that newcomers can immerse themselves in the experience: three new characters are to be announced for a total of twenty-four (whose visual elements have all been completely overhauled), there will be new combat techniques, simplified matchmaking, etc. Also a big story, which you can follow, was supposed to be the final chapter of the saga. Please note that there is no native PS5 version planned: there will only be a PS4 version, but it will be playable on the new Sony console thanks to backwards compatibility.
- Release date: January 25, 2024
- Also available on: PS5 PS4 Switch
Pre-order Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes for PS5 from PlayStation Store
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Capcom is the originator of many cult licenses, including Ace Attorney, a series that began in 2001 and which has almost always been favored by Nintendo. Almost yes, because the publisher is now tending to open up a little: proof of this is this Apollo Justice Ace Attorney Trilogy, which likes Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit carries of Justice, consisting of at least fourteen episodes. And with a wealth of bonuses such as all the music, the artwork or the animated and digital characters… not to mention the graphical restoration! Without that, we remember that games are intended as such Visual novel in which we play a defense attorney who has to acquit his client: There are therefore quite fascinating phases directly in court, but also others of the investigation to collect information about the case we are dealing with. Overall, we can easily say that the series benefits from this“Great writing, an addictive atmosphere and a very original concept that hasn’t aged a bit.”. As this trilogy is re-released on modern platforms, we really encourage you to give the experience a try.
- Release date: January 25, 2024
- Also available on: PC Switch PS4 ONE
Pre-order Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy on PS4 via import from Amazon
Tekken 8
It’s FINALLY coming. Tekken 8 is expected at a turning point: if only because it comes to power after the long activity of its predecessor (7 years after all!), but also because Tekken is not just anything, quite simply. A legendary franchise that started in the 90s, it was one of the first to establish a true lore scenario in the world of fighting games, offering 3D gameplay and, above all, being as accessible as it was difficult to master. This eighth work thus offers a more sophisticated story than ever before, with a magnificent rivalry between Jin and his father Kazuya, but also gameplay supported by some new features (the whole thing should also be a little more accessible), new character movements, new game modes (including the return of old ones) including a completely new hub… Tekken 8 also promises to be as good as it is beautiful thanks to an engine change, as Bandai Namco has opted for Unreal Engine 5 with custom particle effects. We expect to be slapped: in any case, that’s all we hope for.
- Release date: January 26, 2024
- Also available on: PC PS5 Xbox Series
Pre-order Tekken 8 with a discount on PS5 from Fnac
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Definitely one of the biggest games at the start of the year. If you were a little dissatisfied with “Like a Dragon Gaiden” last November, rest assured: this was just a prologue for “Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth,” with the actual and impressive next chapter coming at the end of January. We will play two characters: Ichiban Kasuga (hero of Yakuza Like a Dragon) in Hawaii and Japan, but also Kazuma Kiryu, the cult hero of the saga. For now, playing Kyryu will be a little different, as we will temporarily be able to do real-time combat analogous to previous games, while Ichiban’s gameplay will focus on turn-based role-playing : a gentle mix of genres for a dense and complex story that will take around 70 hours to complete. Yes, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth promises to be the most complete and comprehensive title of all Yakuza titles and that is why we are eagerly waiting for it. Not you ?
- Release date: January 26, 2024
- Also available on: PC PS5 Xbox Series PS4 ONE
Pre-order Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth for PS5 on Amazon
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