Hazelight Studios has solidified their co-op games as the standard with Split Fiction. While the story may not hit for everyone, it at least fits the vibe that Hazelight has established for themselves. Playing with friends is always a good time. We may have used the online option, but split screen local co-op needs to continue to be an option in games. I would hope the successes seen by Hazelight will be noticed by other devs so we don’t have to wait another four years for a great co-op experience.
Black Myth: Wukong is a great game. I can’t say it breaks the mold, but it is incredibly polished, looks absolutely stunning, and has an intriguing mythos that has me wanting more. It is nice to see devs still taking the risk of making an incredible triple A game like this, especially with the current state the gaming industry finds itself in. I hate to think that incredible single player experiences like Black Myth: Wukong are a thing of the past. I look forward to the next title to come from Game Science and hope this is just the beginning for this team.
Immortals of Aveum swung for the fences on production value and star power, but the gameplay plays everything safe. Too many big budget games lately are remakes, established franchises, or live service. I don’t know how much was spent to produce Immortals of Aveum, but I can appreciate a game taking that big swing. Especially a single player game that is also a brand new IP. Personally, I think Immortals of Aveum was a fun ride while it lasted. It may not be the next big thing in video game evolution, but it doesn’t belong in the trash heap either.