Our Most Wanted Games of 2024 – #25 to #21
thesixthaxis.comWe’re into the top half of our Most Wanted games of 2024, and if there’s two themes running through this selection of five games, its of redemption arcs and new beginnings.
XSX|S, PC – 2024
After the award-winning The Banner Saga trilogy, Stoic Studios are making something rather different for their next game. Towerborne trades in turn-based tactical adventuring for an action-packed adventure and co-op for up to four players.
You will be cast as one of humanity’s defenders, an Ace who has been born from the spirit realm to venture forth and defend the Belfry. There’s seemingly shades of Castle Crashers and its ilk with side-scrolling battling against foes, but this will aim to be a long-term game with an evolving world map and seasonal content that will continue and grow the story over time.
PS5, XSX|S, NSW, PC – 2024
There’s a childlike wonder to The Plucky Squire, as Jot adventures through the pages of a colourful children’s book, protecting the land from a villainous sorcerer. Except, Jot’s journey won’t just be confined to the papery sheets. No, he’ll be able to leap out into the 3D world and adventure there as well!
There’s plenty of inspirations that I can see within The Plucky Squire, starting off with the look and feel of Swords of Ditto – the last game from Jonathan Biddle, one half of All Possible Futures – and combining it with a bit of Micro Machines as you get into the 3D world and explore around kids toys, pencils, letter blocks, and more. However, there’s plenty more ideas thrown into the mix, with little references here and here from other games and genres.
Read our hands on preview of The Plucky Squire here.
PS5, XSX|S, PS4, XBO, NSW, PC – 2024
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