The primary month of 2024 has come to an finish, and whereas a number of followers are anticipating heavy hitters like Remaining Fantasy 7: Rebirth to be launched in February, that doesn’t imply January didn’t have some distinctive video games.
So, we figured why not take a step again and take a look at the 5 greatest video games January 2024 gave us. From sequels for already well-liked video games to shock hits that nobody noticed coming, listed here are the highest 5 video games that had been launched in January 2024.
5. Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown
The primary entry on this checklist is a bizarre one. Whereas the Prince of Persia franchise is certainly a long-running one which has a number of followers everywhere in the world, it has been dormant because the final sport got here out over a decade in the past. With the a number of delays within the launch date for the remake of Sands of Time, Ubisoft Montpellier determined to take issues into its personal fingers to ship a brand new sport within the sequence.
Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown is a 2.5D side-scrolling action-adventure platform online game that goes again to the side-scrolling roots of the sequence. Gamers don’t play because the prince on this, however as Sargon, who can leap, slide, and air-dash to clear a sequence of more and more tough ranges.
Most weren’t anticipating an excessive amount of from The Misplaced Crown, however the sport’s glorious visuals and music, paired with its addictive but difficult gameplay made it a success amongst each new and previous followers of the sequence.
Whereas this isn’t fairly the reboot most long-time Prince of Persia followers had been hoping for due to the spinoff nature of The Misplaced Crown, we hope Ubisoft takes this sport’s success as proof that there are nonetheless followers of the sequence anxiously ready for it to make a return. In any case, it wouldn’t harm them to cease pumping out so many Murderer’s Creed video games to give attention to another IPs, proper?
4: Enshrouded
Whereas Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown had the benefit of coming from each an influential studio and being a part of a beloved franchise, Eager Players’ Enshrouded didn’t have that luxurious. Regardless, it got here out with a bang and received the hearts of survival sport followers everywhere in the world to change into a sport to recollect.
Regardless that the console variations of the sport will likely be launched later in 2024, Enshrouded grabbed greater than 1 million gamers in simply 4 days, a feat that even most AAA video games battle to perform. In fact. Enshrouded has its difficulties. Nonetheless, that hasn’t stopped numerous gamers from grouping with their associates to beat any impediment the sport throws at them.
With its glorious gameplay loop and a contemporary strategy to the in any other case oversaturated survival style, we are able to’t wait to see what the builders of Enshrouded deliver to the desk later in its life. For those who’re an Android gamer, there’s all the time the choice to play Enshrouded by GeForce NOW, particularly with its current 120Hz assist.
3: Tekken 8
Come on, does the Tekken sequence even want an introduction? Tekken has change into a staple within the gaming neighborhood for being THE preventing sport, regardless of a number of video games within the style popping up.
With much more polished gameplay and a surprisingly thrilling story that had even those that usually purchase Tekken video games for the multiplayer enjoying by it, Bandai Namco Leisure and Arika outdid themselves this time. Combos are much more satisfying than Tekken 7, and the sport is anticipated to obtain some fan-favorite characters within the type of DLC.
In fact, the most important factor we’re anticipating is how Tekken 8 will revolutionize the eSports scene. Tekken has already been a staple within the eSports scene for years now, and we’ve little question that a number of new skilled gamers will emerge to climb the ranks and make a reputation for themselves by their abilities.
2: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
The sequence that was as soon as referred to as Yakuza simply barely made the minimize on this checklist due to its launch on the very finish of the month. Nonetheless, boy was the entire wait value it? Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, additionally referred to as Yakuza 8, or the ninth mainline entry within the sequence, is the direct sequel to Yakuza: Like a Dragon and the spin-off title Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Title.
Whereas most followers in all probability fell in love with the sequence due to its brawler roots, Yakuza 7 took the sequence to a brand new turn-based route, and we’re all right here for it. Regardless that it simply got here out, JRPG followers are already calling Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth one among, if not THE Finest JRPGs on PS5 and different trendy consoles.
With a narrative that guarantees to be extra private and grounded than most entries within the sequence, long-time followers of the sequence weren’t disenchanted in what grew to become a celebration of the Yakuza sequence and an official farewell to the previous protagonist, Kiryu Kazuma. Excuse us as we rapidly dry our tears.
1: Palworld
For those who had been utilizing the web in any respect in January 2024 you then’ll possible already learn about Palworld. The “Pokemon with Weapons” sport got here out of nowhere to climb the ranks and have extra present gamers than even some AAA video games just like the Sport of the 12 months 2023 winner Baldur’s Gate 3.
In any case, what’s to not love about Palworld? Not solely does it have the same premise to Pokemon, however there are additionally a number of creatures, generally known as Friends, that look nearly similar to Pokemon. Whereas the comparability to Pokemon isn’t precisely unwarranted, many followers of Nintendo’s IP think about Palworld to signify what Pokemon would have been if it grew with its unique viewers.
Nonetheless, Palworld isn’t a direct copy of Nintendo’s IP, because the builders have carried out a number of mechanics that Nintendo wouldn’t even dream of including to its Pokemon video games. These mechanics embrace the liberty to do, effectively, something you need. Defeat Friends, enslave them, seize people, begin your manufacturing unit, harvest the meat of Friends, or study the easiest way to earn gold in Palworld so you set kings to disgrace. For those who can consider it then you’ll be able to possible do it in Palworld too.
It’s this freedom and distinctive idea that resulted in Palworld climbing the gaming world and breaking a number of information that video games backed by well-liked builders even couldn’t. We will’t wait to see what’s subsequent for Palworld.
Conclusion
This concludes our checklist of the highest 5 video games that had been launched in January 2024. Which video games had been your favourite? With the 12 months simply beginning, we don’t doubt that a number of superb video games will likely be launched because it progresses, and with a robust begin like this, the longer term is vibrant for gaming. For extra on the most popular console video games about to be launched within the different months of 2024, take a look at GamingFlaws.