Half a year has passed, and which new game has been unlocked in your game library?
Is it "Phantom Beast Palu", which has caused quite a stir around the world? Or Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, which is known as the best generation? Or is it the classic RTS game "Homestead 3" that players have been waiting for 17 years? Or is it the peak of its release, with 90% of players losing to Jedi Submarine 2 just a few months after its launch? Of course, there are also many blockbuster new works such as "Horizon: Desperate West" and "Kingdom Hearts 3", so I won't repeat them here.
↑ Official screenshot of "Phantom Beast Palu" on Steam
As one of the 90% losers of Jedi Submarine 2, after about 20 hours of gameplay, I finally chose to say goodbye to it. After blindly following the trend, the editor has always wanted to find the motivation to continue playing in "Jedi Submarine 2", but in addition to the Star Wars elements, its gameplay is similar to the game I am playing, both are online cooperative shooters, but the experience is very different.
↑ Official screenshot of "Jedi Diver 2" on Steam
The latter's 600+ hours of gameplay have given me the idea of finding a new game, but Jedi Submarine 2 is really disappointing. The editor has no choice but to put his expectations on the second half of this year, and there are several new works that cannot be underestimated (in order of game launch time).
Black Myth: Wukong
Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG
开发商：Game Science
Support for Chinese Simplified: Yes
Official website link: https://www.heishenhua.com/
Since last year, the popularity of "Black Myth: Wukong" has been very high, and it may be a masterpiece that rewrites the history of domestic games. It not only uses the most well-known image of the Monkey King in traditional Chinese culture, but also adds a lot of unique gameplay and cultural connotations.
↑ Official screenshot of Black Myth: Wukong on Steam
The game's story is set hundreds of years after "Journey to the West", and Sun Wukong appears in a new image, facing a completely different world from the past. In this world, players need to control the Monkey King, using a variety of magical skills to explore the secrets hidden in the depths of history and challenge those seemingly invincible enemies.
↑ Official screenshot of Black Myth: Wukong on Steam
There are many official game screens released on the Internet, whether it is the delicate scene design or the vivid characters, it makes people feel like they are in a real and fantasy world. The game's sound effects and music are even more impressive, whether it's the rousing battle music or the melodious landscape music, players can be more immersed in the game's world.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl
Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG
开发商：GSC Game World
Support for Chinese Simplified: Yes
Official website link: https://www.stalker2.com/zh-hant
This is a game that jumps continuously, the initial release date is April 28, 2022, and then because of various problems, 6 years and 5 jumps, the current official confirmed release date is September 5, 2024, however, no one dares to confirm that it will not jump again.
↑ Steam official screenshot of Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl
The game is set in the Chernobyl zone in 2006, where a second major explosion occurred that year, resulting in a variety of terrifying mutants, monsters, and warring factions in the area. The center of the area hides an incredible energy that attracts many people known as "stalkers" to venture out and find opportunities to make a fortune. Players will take on the role of a lone stalker who adventures through the world. The game offers more than 30 different types of weapons, which can also be modified using mods to create hundreds of different weapon combinations.
↑ Steam official screenshot of Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl
For players who love shooters and open-world adventure games, Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl is well worth buying, provided it doesn't bounce again this year, of course.
Warhammer 40K: Space Marines 2
Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG
开发商：Saber Interactive
Support for Chinese Simplified: Yes
Official website link: https://www.focus-entmt.com/en/games/warhammer-40000-space-marine-2
Warhammer 40K is an IP that I like very much, but because the IP is used by many developers, there are many types of games, and the experience is not the same. An action-adventure game like Warhammer 40K: Space Marines 2 is an action-adventure game, while a game like Warhammer 40K: Ronin Trader is a turn-based strategy game.
↑ Official screenshot of Warhammer 40K: Space Marines 2 on Steam
Warhammer 40K: Space Marines 2 is a third-person action shooter set in a 41st-century futuristic sci-fi setting. Players take on the role of a Space Marine under the command of the Emperor and defend the galaxy against the threat of the ruthless Tyranid Zerg. The game offers a variety of battle modes, including melee and mid-to-long-range combat, and allows players to customize their character and equipment.
↑ Official screenshot of Warhammer 40K: Space Marines 2 on Steam
In addition, the game also contains a rich story content and challenge missions, bringing players new enemies, new weapons, and new missions and maps through regular free updates. The game will be released on September 9, 2024, and will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Frostpunk Age 2
Game Genre: Simulation, Strategy
开发商：11 bit studios
Support for Chinese Simplified: Yes
Official website link: https://frostpunk2.com/
En~ This is also a game of ticket jumping, but fortunately, there is only one time at the moment. "Frostpunk 2", which was originally scheduled to be released on July 25, 2024, officially announced that "Frostpunk 2" was postponed to September 21 due to the need for more polishing.
↑ Official screenshot of Steam 2
Frostpunk 2 is a post-apocalyptic city-building survival game set 30 years after a devastating blizzard has subsided, where players take on the role of the leader of a resource-poor metropolis who faces never-ending ice and internal conflict and needs to make decisions about their city's future.
↑ Official screenshot of Steam 2
The game blends elements of city building, strategy, and management, with players able to construct areas with different functions, build massive cities, and research technology to advance citizens. As the city grows, players will need to create and pass new laws in response to emerging crises and internal unrest.
暗喻幻想:ReFantazio
Game Type: RPG
Developer: ATLUS
Support for Chinese Simplified: Yes
Official website link: https://metaphor.atlus.com/
Metaphorical Fantasy: ReFantazio is a highly anticipated fantasy-style RPG from the Golden Triangle production team of the Persona series. This game has captured the attention of many players with its unique world view, rich gameplay, and engaging storyline.
↑ 《暗喻幻想:ReFantazio》Steam官方截图
In the game, players will take on the role of a "traveling teenager" and embark on an adventure in the wandering world with his fairy companion "Galika" in order to unravel the "death curse" imposed on the prince of the kingdom. On this journey, players will encounter countless powerful enemies, and they will need to awaken the unique "Aki State (class)" power, and form the strongest team with their companions to challenge their fate.
↑ 《暗喻幻想:ReFantazio》Steam官方截图
Metaphorical Fantasy: ReFantazio not only has an intense combat system, but also incorporates a rich variety of gameplay. Players can freely choose how they want to spend each day during their journey around the world, helping townspeople solve their troubles, infiltrating mazes to find treasures, searching for bounty targets, and more. At the same time, the game also features a mobile stronghold called "Iron Chariot", where players can talk to their companions to deepen friendships, exercise their abilities, prepare for exploring the maze, and more.
Brief summary:
Undoubtedly, I believe that the most anticipated by players is "Black Myth: Wukong", the physical collector's edition priced at 1998 yuan has been fried to tens of thousands of yuan, and there will be a market when there is demand, and it will inevitably become the most talked about game in the second half of the year, without one. In several other games, the editor has a soft spot for the IP of God of War 40K. I hope that through the introduction of the editor, you can find the game you want to play, and there will be no more skipping tickets~