As we speed toward the 2021 holiday season and the end of the year, there are some great video game releases ahead in the next couple of months (Halo Infinite, Call of Duty: Vanguard, etc.). But, let’s take a look at some great games already released in 2021 that should be on your playlist.
Deathloop
(PS5 and PC)
The single best reason to go out and buy a PlayStation 5. This is a mix of murder-puzzle, with action and combat. You are thrown into the story as a member of a team in charge of ensuring the safety of the Loop, a time loop full of crazy science and hedonism. But, your mission is to break the cycle and escape the Loop. It’s a wild ride that delivers fun for just about every first-person shooter playstyle (stealth, brute force, etc.).
Metroid Dread
A strong addition to the Metroid series.
Resident Evil Village
(PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Stadia)
The latest entry into the long-running Resident Evil franchise (the 8th game!), celebrates the 25h anniversary of the original game. You get the full enchilada of Resident Evil fun, from plenty of suspense, fun characters, exciting combat, and surreal locations. Still one of the best all-time horror game series. If you already love the Resident Evil series, then picking up this game is an easy decision. If you’re not, it’s a great introduction to the series. This one is on a lot of lists as one of the bst games of the year.
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart
(PS5)
Another strong reason to pick up a PS5, this game takes advantage of every graphic updated in the gaming platform to deliver a spectacular-looking gaming experience. Beyond that, the gameplay is a blast. It picks up the story that has spanned almost 20 years and four generations of caming consoles. It’s zany, outrageous and totally fun.
Hitman 3
(PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch, Stadia)
The third installment in the Hitman game series includes awesome level design and can be played in VR! This remains one of the best third-person shooters where stealth gameplay is the key to success. Predetermined assassination missions power the story, but players can choose a wide variety of methods in the large sandbox-style locations. The plot is more important this time around, making this the best entry into the successful game series.
Monster Hunter Rise
(Switch)
Like big bad boss fights? Well, Monster Hunter Rise has you covered. Fight monsters. Get better gear. Fight bigger badder monsters. Get better gear. Repeat. The combat is fluid and the lineup of monsters is awesome. There is also over 50 hours of gameplay, so don’t expect to finish this game anytime soon. If you’ve enjoyed previous Monster Hunter games, this one is sure to be a favorite, with some small improvements to the gameplay.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
(PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Imagine taking all of the content from the first 3 Mass Effect games and all the downloadable content, upgrading the graphics to 4K, and packing it into one big game package. Well, you don’t have to imagine, because that’s what the Legendary Edition does. You also get some new options, better controls, and other upgrades to the gameplay. If you’re a long-time Mass Effect fan this will bring back memories and upgrade the experience and if you’re new to the franchise, this is literally the perfect way to get up to speed.
