This Week's Games
Here are the major game releases for the week of July 8th-14th, 2018.
20XX
20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!
20XX also features full co-op. Play with a friend on the couch or over the internet!
Grimlock's Must or Bust:
Must - I don't need to say much, A Mega Man style platformer with local and online co-op, yep this is a MUST!
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is an action puzzle video game, it is a spin-off of the Super Mario series which builds upon an uncommon type of level in Super Mario 3D World.
Grimlock's Must or Bust:
Must - This is a must own for any Switch owner. One of the most clever puzzle games I have ever played. Fun and challenging, mixed with that Mario charm; do not sleep on this game.
Octopath Traveler
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play in a new world brought to life by Square Enix.
Use each character’s special abilities in and out of battle. Break through enemy defenses by discovering and targeting weaknesses. Store Boost Points with each turn and then spend them at strategic times to strengthen abilities, chain attacks, or provide aid. Choose the path you wish to walk and discover what lies beyond the horizon.
Grimlock's Must or Bust:
Must - Exclusive to the Switch, this RPG is what Nintendo fans have been waiting for: a game with depth, beautiful art, and the old school Square Enix feel.
Shining Resonance Refrain
Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.
Grimlock's Must or Bust:
Must - Dragons and it's a hack and slash RPG..... Yep, sign me up! I don't know a lot about Shining Resonance Refrain but its story and gameplay have my interest piqued.
Sonic Mania Plus
Sonic Mania Plus is an expanded version of Sonic Mania.
Race through all-new Zones and fully re-imagined classics, each filled with exciting surprises and powerful bosses. Harness Sonic's new Drop Dash, Tails' flight, and Knuckles' climbing abilities to overcome the evil Dr. Eggman's robots. Discover a myriad of never-before-seen hidden paths and secrets!
Grimlock's Must or Bust:
Must- This is what Sonic should always be, a fast 2D platformer with amazing music and crazy level design. Sonic Mania Plus is taking Sonic back to his roots and it feels so good.
Shining Resonance Refrain
Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.
Grimlock's Must or Bust:
Must- Dragons and it's a hack and slash RPG..... Yep, sign me up! I don't know a lot about Shining Resonance Refrain but it's story and gameplay have my interest piqued.
The Culling 2
The Culling returns to take Battle Royale to the next level. Real-world weapon ballistics. A strategically brutal melee combat system. Perks to customize your play style. Fifty contestants will drop in and compete for glory, but only one will be crowned the winner. Do you have what it takes?
Grimlock's Must or Bust:
Bust - In a genre of games that is quickly becoming over saturated, trying to release a sequel to a game you just gave up on and left your fan base hanging, The Culling 2 is DOA.
20XX
20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!
20XX also features full co-op. Play with a friend on the couch or over the internet!
Grimlock's Must or Bust:
Must - I don't need to say much, A Mega Man style platformer with local and online co-op, yep this is a MUST!
Sonic Mania Plus
Sonic Mania Plus is an expanded version of Sonic Mania.
Race through all-new Zones and fully re-imagined classics, each filled with exciting surprises and powerful bosses. Harness Sonic's new Drop Dash, Tails' flight, and Knuckles' climbing abilities to overcome the evil Dr. Eggman's robots. Discover a myriad of never-before-seen hidden paths and secrets!
Grimlock's Must or Bust:
Must- This is what Sonic should always be, a fast 2D platformer with amazing music and crazy level design. Sonic Mania Plus is taking Sonic back to his roots and it feels so good.
Shining Resonance Refrain
Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.
Grimlock's Must or Bust:
Must- Dragons and it's a hack and slash RPG..... Yep, sign me up! I don't know a lot about Shining Resonance Refrain but it's story and gameplay have my interest piqued.
The Culling 2
The Culling returns to take Battle Royale to the next level. Real-world weapon ballistics. A strategically brutal melee combat system. Perks to customize your play style. Fifty contestants will drop in and compete for glory, but only one will be crowned the winner. Do you have what it takes?
Grimlock's Must or Bust:
Bust- In a genre of games that is quickly becoming over saturated, trying to release a sequel to a game you just gave up on and left your fan base hanging, The Culling 2 is DOA.
20XX
20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!
20XX also features full co-op. Play with a friend on the couch or over the internet!
Grimlock's Must or Bust:
Must - I don't need to say much, A Mega Man style platformer with local and online co-op, yep this is a MUST!
What games are you picking up this week?
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By: Jay Parks (GrimlockTheDino)