July 17th 2024.
Have you had a chance to check out Concord? The Wednesday letters page has some interesting suggestions, including one for a Tomb Raider survival horror game. It seems like readers are also excited about the upcoming indie game line-up for the summer.
I recently played Concord over the weekend and into Monday, and I have to say, I agree with GC's review for the most part. However, my favorite characters were not the same as the ones mentioned in the review. Personally, I was not a fan of the alien characters, so I was relieved to see there weren't too many of them. I particularly enjoyed playing as Haymar, who I found to be quite entertaining.
Although the game may not be groundbreaking or original, I don't think that should be the main focus. In today's gaming landscape, it's rare to find a completely unique concept. What matters more to me is whether the game is enjoyable and well-made, which Concord definitely is. However, as someone who played the beta, I'm not sure what to look forward to in the full game. Perhaps the story, but that's not a major selling point for me. It seems like Sony still has some work to do in marketing the game.
Speaking of games, there have been rumors about GTA+ coming to the Switch. I'm curious to hear people's thoughts on this. My guess is that it's simply because Red Dead Redemption is already on the Switch, but what if it's actually a hint at Rockstar developing for the upcoming Switch 2? I highly doubt that GTA 6 could work on the new console, but what if Rockstar is working on a new game for Nintendo, similar to Chinatown Wars? Or maybe they have a version of GTA 5 that could run on the Switch without any issues. It's worth considering, especially since Rockstar has a good relationship with Nintendo.
Switching gears, I noticed that Lara Croft is now a playable character in Dead By Daylight. While I find it a bit odd, considering her games aren't exactly survival horrors, I do remember the first reboot having some horror elements that were later toned down. Perhaps it's time for a full-fledged survival horror game in the Tomb Raider franchise instead of the usual action-packed titles.
On a more positive note, there are many exciting indie games coming out, such as Gestalt: Steam & Cinder and SCHiM. I'm also looking forward to Dungeons Of Hinterberg, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, and Thrasher. I'm sure GC will be reviewing these as well. It's always a pleasant surprise when a new indie game comes out of nowhere and turns out to be amazing and unique. I remember being obsessed with Balatro for months, even though I never would have expected it to become one of my favorite games of the year. I hope to see more independent gems in the future.
Lastly, I came across a theory about the mysterious Emio. Some people are speculating that it could be part of the Famicom Detective Club series and not related to Bloober Team at all. However, I have my own theory that Emio may be hiding the game's unique selling point, which could potentially involve Nintendo's Vitality Sensor. It's just a hunch, but it would be an interesting twist.
On a final note, there have been rumors that Rocksteady may reuse elements from Suicide Squad to create a new game where players control the Justice League. While I'm glad to hear that the studio is not shutting down after the poorly received Suicide Squad game, I'm not sure how well this concept will work out. Only time will tell.
Hey there, what are your thoughts on Concord? I was browsing through the Wednesday letters page and saw an interesting suggestion for a Tomb Raider survival horror game. It seems like one of the readers is excited about the upcoming indie line-up this summer. If you want to join in on the discussion, you can email us at the provided email address.
I wanted to share my own verdict on Concord after playing it over the weekend and into Monday. Overall, I agree with GC's review, although I may have different favorite characters than they do. Personally, I didn't enjoy the alien characters, so I'm relieved that there aren't more of them. However, I did find Haymar to be quite enjoyable.
The game may not be original or trying to be, but I don't think that should be the focus. Especially when considering the current state of most games and their sequels. It can be disappointing when a new franchise simply copies something, but even then, I find Concord to be more imaginative within its limitations than other games like Valorant or XDefiant.
For me, the question is, what is considered good enough? The game is well-made and enjoyable, but it's not groundbreaking. If it were free, that wouldn't be an issue, but since it's not, you have to weigh the cost and time investment. Even though I enjoyed it over the weekend, I'm not sure if it's worth it in the long run.
In fact, the beta may have been too generous, as now that I've played all the characters, I'm not quite sure what I'm looking forward to in the main game. The story? Not really. I think Sony still has a lot of work to do in order to sell it.
Moving on to some other gaming news, I noticed some rumors about GTA+ potentially coming to the Switch. But what does that actually mean? Usually, the most straightforward answer is the correct one, so it's probably just because Red Dead Redemption is on the Switch. But what if this is Rockstar preparing for the release of the Switch 2?
I can't see how GTA 6 would work on the new console, but what if Rockstar is developing something entirely new for Nintendo, like they did with Chinatown Wars? Or maybe they have a version of GTA 5 that they've made work on the Switch? After all, it's essentially an Xbox 360 game, so it shouldn't be an issue.
Contrary to popular belief, Rockstar and Nintendo actually have a good relationship, so I would love to see them team up again.
Switching gears to another topic, I saw that Lara Croft is now a playable character in Dead By Daylight. It seems a bit odd to me since none of her games are survival horrors. The first reboot had some elements of it, and even the earlier games had some tense moments, but it's strange that she's often associated with horror content when her games don't fully embrace it.
I know the original version of the reboot was meant to be a horror game, but it got changed to what we have now. However, if there is such a demand for a Tomb Raider horror game, maybe it's time for a full-fledged survival horror title? It would make more sense for Tomb Raider to go in that direction than the ultra-violent stealth/shooter gameplay of the last trilogy.
Speaking of upcoming games, it seems like it's a great time for indie games. GC's reviews of Gestalt: Steam & Cinder and SCHiM caught my attention, and I'm also looking forward to Dungeons of Hinterberg, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, and Thrasher. I'm sure GC will review these as well.
Hopefully, there are more indie games out there that I haven't heard of yet. One of the joys of indie games is discovering them unexpectedly and being blown away by their uniqueness. I never would've thought that Balatro would become one of my favorite games of the year, yet I was completely obsessed with it for months. Here's hoping that 2024 brings more independent surprises.
On a lighter note, let's talk about the ongoing mystery of 'Who is Emio?' I have an absurd theory to add to the rumor mill. Taking another look at the trailer, it's clear that the reason for our paper bag-wearing character hiding one hand behind their back is to conceal the game's unique selling point - the Nintendo Vitality Sensor. This could play a crucial role in solving the murder mystery.
But let's get serious for a moment, the latest rumors suggest that Emio may be a part of the Famicom Detective Club series and not connected to Bloober Team at all.
Lastly, I saw some rumors (probably false) that Rocksteady may be reusing some elements from Suicide Squad for a new game where players control the Justice League trying to redeem themselves. It's great that the first step isn't to shut down the studio, but I have my doubts about this working out.
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