Top 10 NEW Games of August 2024

Summary

Gameranx's Falcon highlights the top 10 new games of August 2024, featuring a mix of genres from tactical shooters to RTS and Souls-like adventures. Notable titles include 'Level Zero Extraction' blending horror with shooters, 'Squirrel with a Gun' for its quirky premise, and 'Star Wars Outlaws' promising an open-world experience. The list also covers anticipated sequels and remakes, showcasing the diversity and excitement of upcoming gaming releases.

Takeaways

• 🎮 The script discusses the top 10 new games coming in August 2024, highlighting their unique features and release dates.
• 👾 'Level Zero Extraction' at number 10, is an asymmetrical PVPVE game combining tactical extraction shooters with survival horror elements, releasing on PC first on August 6th.
• 🔫 Number 9, 'Squirrel with a Gun', is a quirky game with a straightforward title, offering a more polished experience than 'Goat Simulator' and launching on PC on August 29th.
• 🐱 'Gory Cuddly Carnage' at number 7, is a hack and slash game where you play as a cat warrior in a post-humanity world, available on multiple platforms from August 26th.
• 🏰 'Visions of Mana' at number 6, is a new entry in the Mana RPG series, coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on August 29th, with a visual style inspired by anime and 'Breath of the Wild'.
• 🤖 'Gundam Breaker 4' at number 5, allows players to create and battle their own Gundams, despite skepticism from some outlets, it's set to release on multiple platforms on August 29th.
• 🚀 'CYGNI: All Guns Blazing' at number 4, is a twin-stick vertical-scrolling shooter with impressive graphics and gameplay, published by Konami and launching on August 6th.
• ⚔️ 'Stormgate' at number 3, is an accessible RTS from Frost Giant Studios, founded by veterans of 'StarCraft' and 'WarCraft', entering early access on August 13th.
• 🎨 'Concord' at number 2, stands out with its watercolor art style in the team-based FPS genre, offering various characters and PvP modes, priced at $39 and releasing on August 23rd.
• 🐒 'Black Myth: Wukong', the number 1 game, is a visually stunning Souls-like game based on Chinese folklore, coming to PC and PS5 on August 20th.
• 🌟 'Star Wars Outlaws', not part of the top 10 but mentioned as a bonus, is an open-world Star Wars game set between 'Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi', releasing on August 30th.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the video by Gameranx?

The main purpose of the video is to highlight the top 10 new games expected to gain the most attention in August 2024.

What genre is 'Level Zero Extraction' aiming to combine?

'Level Zero Extraction' is attempting to merge tactical extraction shooters with immersive survival horror.

How does 'Level Zero Extraction' incorporate asymmetry in its gameplay?

It is an asymmetrical PVPVE game, meaning players can engage in both player versus player and player versus environment elements.

What unique aspect does 'Squirrel with a Gun' bring to the table compared to 'Goat Simulator'?

'Squirrel with a Gun' appears to offer a more cohesive sandbox experience with better gunplay and animations, rather than being intentionally chaotic like 'Goat Simulator'.

What is the plot of 'Gory Cuddly Carnage'?

In 'Gory Cuddly Carnage', players take on the role of a cat warrior in a post-humanity world, tasked with stopping an adorable army that aims to destroy everything.

How long has it been since the last Mana game was released?

The last Mana game, 'Dawn of Mana', was released back in 2006, making it 18 years since the latest installment in the series.

What is the unique feature of 'Gundam Breaker 4'?

'Gundam Breaker 4' allows players to create their own Gundam and battle against other Gundams, with the ability to rip them apart.

What type of game is 'CYGNI: All Guns Blazing'?

'CYGNI: All Guns Blazing' is a twin-stick vertical-scrolling shooter (shmup) with a focus on bullet hell gameplay.

Why is 'Stormgate' significant in terms of its development team?

'Stormgate' is significant because it is developed by Frost Giant Studios, co-founded by Tim Morton, the previous production lead on 'StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void', and Tim Campbell, the lead campaign designer for 'WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne'.

What is the visual style of 'Concord' that makes it stand out?

'Concord' stands out with its unique visual style that resembles watercolor painting, giving it a distinct palette compared to other team-based FPS games.

What is the basis of 'Black Myth: Wukong'?

'Black Myth: Wukong' is based on old Chinese folklore and features a Souls-like gameplay experience.

What is the setting and premise of 'Star Wars Outlaws'?

'Star Wars Outlaws' is an open-world game set between 'Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi', focusing on a unique story involving criminal activities and work for various crime syndicates within the Star Wars universe.

What is the significance of the re-release of 'Star Wars: Bounty Hunter'?

The re-release of 'Star Wars: Bounty Hunter' is significant as it is a game that did not receive the recognition it deserved initially and is now being re-evaluated for its fun and engaging gameplay as a 'Star Wars' title.

What new feature does 'Madden NFL 25' introduce to the series?

'Madden NFL 25' introduces a new physics-based tackling system, which is a substantial update to the gameplay mechanics of the series.

What is the gameplay style of 'Dustborn'?

'Dustborn' is a neo-Western set game where players are undercover outlaws on a road trip across the country, featuring smooth talking and combat mechanics.

What type of game is 'Dredge: The Iron Rig'?

'Dredge: The Iron Rig' is an expansion for the cosmic horror fishing adventure game 'Dredge', adding new content and fish to the original game.

What is the genre and aesthetic of 'Mars 2120'?

'Mars 2120' is a Metroidvania game with an aesthetic that differentiates it from 'Metroid' but still captures the essence of the genre.