After a somewhat light (but still amazing) summer for video games, several notable releases began to arrive in August 2022. Unfortunately, none of them were heavy hitters, as games like Saints Row, Madden NFL 23, and Soul Hackers 2 were critical disappointments. Despite that, there were still some great games coming out this month if you knew where to look.
From weird indies that mixed Animal Crossing with a death cult to a groundbreaking full-motion video game, indies shined this month. If you’re wondering what to play ahead of the rush of notable titles coming this fall and don’t want to check out August’s lackluster AAA games, try giving these six games a try.
Cult of the Lamb
Few games feel more Devolver Digital than Cult of the Lamb. On the surface, this might seem like a basic social simulation game, like Animal Crossing, starring cute animals. In reality, it’s also a gory roguelike about forming and running a cult that worships an evil deity. During the roguelike segments, players attempt to take down other gods, collecting resources along the way. Then they return to their cult and build it up, build new facilities and keep their followers happy and worshipping.
“Cult of the Lamb explores that balancing act through a darkly comic premise taken straight from the golden age of the Newgrounds company,” explains Giovanni Colantonio’s three and a half star review of the game. On the same subject : The best mobile games of 2022 (so far). “It’s one hell of an addictive management game that revels in its religious farce like cultists scurrying around a campfire.”
Cult of the Lamb’s sweet-to-grisly aesthetic screams “memorable indie game,” and it lives up to that idea. Whether you like management games, roguelikes, or just cult stories, this one is worth checking out. Currently, Cult of the Lamb is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch.
Immortality
Watch out for Elden Ring, it’s another contender for game of the year on stage. Just entering this month’s list on August 30th, Immortality is an FMV title about trying to discover the fate of actress Marissa Marcel who starred in three unreleased films. Players look through dallies on set and behind-the-scenes footage to discover what happened to Marcel, using a clever mechanic to jump between scenes. Film-wise, Immorality is on a completely different level.
“Immortality is a stunning work of interactive media, one that fully realizes the potential of [creator Sam] Barlow’s signature full video (FMV) style,” Colantonio wrote in his four and a half star review of Immorality. On the same subject : 10 Best Anime -Based Video Games | Eye Watch. “It explores our complex, and perhaps unhealthy, fascination with art while delivering a level of craftsmanship that is light years beyond what any other game has even attempted to achieve.”
FMV games often have the stigma of feeling low-budget and amateurish, but with Her Story, Telling Lies, and now Immortality, Barlow has consistently pushed this style of gameplay forward. If you like movies or games that push the boundaries of storytelling, Immorality is a must play.
Immorality is available for PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X via Xbox Game Pass. It’s coming to iOS and Android via Netflix Games.
Rollerdrome
Roll7 is a master at making games that just feel good to play. It already made the list of best games of February 2022 with the spectacular OlliOlli World, but Roll7 had a new game up its sleeve this year. Read also : 2022 MLB Home Run Derby: Selecting the appropriate eight slugger field for Dodger Stadium display. The title in question is Rollerdrome, a game that mixes roller skating and shooting to create an experience that doesn’t feel like much else out there. Combine this with its exciting dystopian bloodsport premise and colorful art style, and Rollerdrome is a distinct game you won’t soon forget.
“Rollerdrome simultaneously captures the frenetic energy of a shootout in Max Payne and the satisfying vibes of a skill-based skating game like Skate 3 or Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, and it’s a unique combination that you won’t find anywhere else,” wrote Tomas Franzese in a preview of the game. “With Rollerdrome, Roll7 continues to prove that it makes some of the most emotional games on the market.”
For those who believe that gameplay trumps all else in video games, Rollerdrome provides some of the purest fun you can have this month. Currently, Rollerdrome is available on PC, PS4 and PS5. If you have a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription, you can try the game with a 35-minute trial period before deciding whether to buy the full game.
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Fans of narrative games with intriguing political messages will want to check out I Was a Teenage Exocolonist. As the title clearly suggests, the game puts players in the shoes of a child growing up on an alien planet from the ages of 10 to 20. Over time, players will be able to shape the character’s personality, traits and even political views as they learn more about what what happened to Earth and what these ex-colonists are doing on a new planet. Throw in some light exploration and deck building mechanics and you have a distinct narrative RPG experience.
“I Was a Teenage Exocolonist does not aim to reinforce the player’s own beliefs with an overt anti-capitalist critique,” Colantonio wrote of the game. “Instead, it’s focused on exploring how a political landscape shapes a child in their most formable years. All of this is achieved through thoughtful role-playing and deck-building systems that reflect how children absorb every little detail around them, even when we think they don’t notice.”
If it’s not already clear, smart indie games dominated August, and I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is one worth checking out for fans of RPGs, narrative games, and deck builders. I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is now available for PC, PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
Two Point Campus
For fans of business building and simulation games, few do it better than Two Point Studios and Sega. A few years ago, the duo impressed with Two Point Hospital, and this month they followed up with a college-themed simulation game called Two Point Campus. As the name suggests, players can build out and customize colleges, set the curriculum and hire staff to run them.
Although it may sound a bit dry, thankfully it’s not due to its unmistakably British humour. The radio station playing in the background on campus keeps spewing funny jokes. These colleges also don’t host your typical boring algebra and business 101 college classes. Instead, students will attend courses such as Knight School and Spy School, giving Two Point Campus a fun visual flair.
Whether you’re here for the quirky British humor or the impressively detailed yet easy-to-learn building and simulation mechanics, Two Point Campus is worth your time. A game like Two Point Campus is best played on PC, but the game is also available for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. It’s even on Xbox Game Pass, so give it a shot via that subscription service if you’re curious.
Jetpack Joyride 2
Jetpack Joyride 2 | Official Apple Arcade Trailer
While it’s been a light year for Apple Arcade when it comes to subscription sales, Jetpack Joyride 2 is one of the best games to hit Apple’s service since launch. The exclusive is a sequel to a beloved mobile endless runner where players dodge around obstacles while gliding forward with a jetpack. Jetpack Joyride 2 retains some of the same fundamentals, but within a much different framework.
Instead of letting players set high scores in endless runs, the sequel is level-based. Players must reach the end of various 2D levels while weaving around obstacles and shooting robots in the way. It’s a bit more of a classic shoot-em-up than the previous game. On top of that, the sequel has several progression hooks, allowing players to upgrade weapons, pick up resources, and complete challenges. It’s a more digestible version of the game that removes microtransactions and replaces them with a smart in-game economy.
Jetpack Joyride 2 is one of the best mobile games of the year, so if you have Apple Arcade, download it. While you can get through the initial content in a few hours, another update is planned for September. – Giovanni Colantonio
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Which game is best for 5 year old?
The best board games for 5-year-olds in 2022
- Rhino Hero. Best stacking board game for 5 year olds. …
- GoTrovo The Family Treasure Hunt Game. Best treasure hunt board game for 5 year olds. …
- Ticket to Ride First Journey. …
- Dragon’s Breath. …
- Exaggerated! …
- Bugs in the kitchen. …
- Learning Resources Sum Swamp Game. …
- Enchanted forest.
Are video games good for 5 year olds? Video games are good for helping children develop problem-solving skills. They are not lazy as previous research has suggested. Video games can strengthen your child’s cognitive skills. They can improve the child’s ability to think in three-dimensional ways.
What is the number 1 video game 2022?
| Rank | Ranking last month | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEW | MultiVersus |
| 2 | 1 | Fire Ring |
| 3 | 2 | LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga |
| 4 | NEW | Xenoblade Chronicles 3* |
Which game is number 1 in the world? Fortnite took first place as the most popular game in the world on desktop and laptop computers in April, retaining its lead over Minecraft.
Which console is more powerful?
Processing and graphics hardware Xbox Series X is “four times more powerful than Xbox One X”. It has a custom eight-core Zen 2 processor running at 3.8GHz per core. The PlayStation 5 also runs on an octa-core Zen 2 processor, but with 3.5 GHz per core.
Is Xbox better than PS5? In the battle of the spec sheets, the PS5 seems to lose out to the Xbox Series X. Both have 8-core CPUs from AMD, but the Xboxes are clocked at 3.8GHz while the PS5s are 3.5GHz. Both consoles also use AMD graphics processors, with the Xbox providing 12 teraflops of power to the PS5’s 10.28 teraflops.
Which next gen console is more powerful?
While the specs are useful to know, they only tell part of the story when it comes to performance. As such, this part is not cut. However, we can say that the Xbox Series X has more powerful hardware, both in terms of GPU and SSD.
Which is more powerful Xbox or PS4?
The original PS4 has a 1.84 teraflop GPU that is based on AMD’s Radeon technology. Meanwhile, the original Xbox One graphics chip, also with an AMD Radeon GPU, had a pipeline for 1.31 teraflops, although this increased to 1.4 teraflops with the Xbox One S and to a whopping 6.0 teraflops on the Xbox One X.
