The 2013 holidays were stuffed with new releases, so if
you're looking for a break, now's your chance. Not that January doesn't have
anything to offer, mind you. 2014's debut welcomes a number indie ports,
next-gen remakes, and a long-awaited KickStarter project from Tim Shafer and
the Double Fine Productions team.
Assuming you aren't already buried under a mountain of
untouched games, and have some money left to throw around, let us guide you
through the new releases of January 2014.
January 7
Don't Starve: Console Edition
Platform: PS4
EU: TBD
How long can you hack it in an alternate dimension crawling
with mutant spiders, warrior pigs, starving monsters, and other creepy
crawlies? Find out in this PS4 port of Klei Entertainment's Don't Starve, a
top-down, action adventure game that tests players' ability to survive an
unforgiving world where the penalty for death is starting from scratch.
Set in a randomly generated, 2D environment, Don't Starve
forces players to forage for food, build shelters, research new survival tools,
hunt for food, and mix resources to create more effective (and sometimes stranger)
equipment. Exploration and experimentation are key, and players can expect to
die often as they dig in to the game's secrets and hidden features. How you
play is up to you, but watch that hunger meter and keep your fire going unless
you want to be snatched by shadow demons. Did we mention the shadow demons?
Yeah, good luck with that. Read our Don't Starve review for more insightful
tips.
January 14
Assassin's Creed III: Liberation HD
Platforms: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC
EU: January 15
Aveline de Grandpré headlines this Assassin's Creed
spin-off, which was first released as a PS Vita title back in October 2012. Now
up-rezzed, remodeled, and re-released for download on PSN, Xbox Live, and
Steam, Assassin's Creed III: Liberation HD will see the female assassin once
again using her skill for stealth and murder to stop a Templar plot in 18th
Century New Orleans--this time for console audiences.
Aveline's quest will play like prior Assassin's Creed
entries. From Louisiana to Chichen Itza, she will parkour her way through
historically-inspired locations while assassinating targets, stalking Templars,
and pickpocketing the occasional chump along the way. Her adventures will also
see her pairing with Assassin's Creed III's Connor to retrieve an ancient relic
and further the Assassin's Creed narrative. Find out what improvements
are in
store in Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD looks impressive on console.
Legends of Persia
Platforms: PC, Mac
Mix Diablo's moves
with Prince of Persia's grit and you'll have an idea of what to expect from
this upcoming action RPG. Made by indie developer Sourena Game Studio, Legends
of Persia will grace Steam's Greenlight program with the story of a prince
named Keykhosro who embarks on a mission to defeat his father's murderer, a
malevolent king named Afriasiab.
Legends of Persia will encourage game customization,
allowing players to choose between three unique warriors and outfit them with
thousands of items, a vast array of powers and abilities, and a crafting system
that will open up even more weapons and gear. Mod support and future expansions
will ensure players get the most out of their time with Keykhosro and company.
The Banner Saga
Platforms: PC, Mac, XBLA, Mobile
Don your helmets, sharpen your axes, and become a viking
legend in this turn-based, role playing game from indie developer Stoic.
Brought to life through a Kickstarter campaign, The Banner Saga will find players
marching across snowy lands to protect their kin from a beastly threat. Along
the way, they will join with allies and fight for glory in grid-based battles
where the smallest decision could have far-reaching consequences.
Stoic is studio comprised of former BioWare developers,
which bodes well for the IP. This is the first of multiple games in a series
and will be complimented with a free-to-play online multiplayer game called The
Banner Saga: Factions.
January 16
SpellForce 2: Demons of the Past
Platform: PC
Nordic Games is charting a return course to Eo in this
upcoming expansion for SpellForce 2. The new adventure will see the arrival of
five new worlds, nearly a hundred new main and side quests, an original
multiplayer mode, and a fresh selection of weapons and goods. Storywise, it
will thrust adventurers into the Realm of Gods where they will be charged with
making one final rush against the evil (we're assuming) Zazhut.
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