The ten best video games released this August

The release calendar doesn't stop during the summer. In fact, August marks the arrival of highly anticipated titles. Big-budget releases and interesting Indian releases, as well as ports of titles that come to new platforms or remakes of iconic games. In short, there are plenty to choose from and unravel before the holidays are over.

The fourth installment of the action-adventure series Mafia It is a prequel to the first title, the homonymous one Mafia Released in 2002. Developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K, the new game follows the series' trend by putting the narrative at the center and including many cinematic scenes, which are balanced with moments of action with a third-person perspective or the exploration of the extensive environments. The Old Country takes players to the island of Sicily at the beginning of the 20th century and shows the first steps of the protagonist of the original title, Enzo Favara, as he delves into the world of the Mafia and joins the Salieri crime family.

Ninja Theory's first title after being acquired and incorporated into the Xbox Game Studios conglomerate arrives just over a year later with an enhanced version that will also be released on new platforms. The sequel, which will be playable for the first time on PlayStation, will include a 60 fps refresh rate and a photo mode to capture the best shots of some of the most spectacular graphics on the market. The Enhanced Edition also includes a developer commentary detailing the game's creative process and its dark universe.

This competitive wheelchair basketball game is Nintendo's new crazy proposal to take full advantage of the new functionality of the Joy-Con 2. The title, exclusive to the Switch 2 console, focuses on the controllers' new mouse mode, which is necessary to navigate by emulating the natural movements of a wheelchair user. From what we've seen and experienced, the game offers entertaining 3-on-3 matches, but no further details have been revealed yet. However, given the game's approach, Drag x Drive could become a new online competitive phenomenon.

Sword of the Sea is the new adventure developed and published by Giant Squid, the people responsible for evocative and visually aesthetic works such as Abzu, The Pathless and the best known JourneyThe studio presents this new indie title with exploration-focused gameplay, but which centers its main movement mechanics on a floating sword that allows you to "surf" through the primarily desert landscapes. The story leads the protagonist, Wraith, to expand the ocean and bring life back to a desolate and abandoned world, occasionally facing off against large creatures called leviathans.

The Chinese smash hit arrives on Microsoft's console after twelve months, after being released only on PC and PlayStation due to development issues. Black Myth: Wukong It has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide so far, according to Niko Partners, although only 30% are from outside China. The video game is inspired by the classic 16th-century Chinese novel. Journey to the West and draws on Eastern mythology. The player controls the famous monkey king Sun Wukong in an action-packed title with a strong emphasis on combat, which also boasts outstanding graphics.

Originally intended as an expansion for Dying Light 2, the new survival horror game developed and published by Techland, has finally come into its own. The player controls Kyle Crane, the protagonist of the first title, after freeing himself from captivity and seeking revenge on the person who experimented on him for thirteen years. The title features heavy doses of first-person action, parkour movements, and a vast open world. The Beast It is now coming to the most powerful platforms, but will also land on PS4 and Xbox One in 2025.

This remaster allows you to relive the origins of one of the most important third-person shooter franchises, originating in 2006 on the Xbox 360 console. This edition, published by Xbox Game Studios, includes all the post-launch content present in the Ultimate Edition that arrived in 2015, but will also be coming to a console for the first time. The title allows for resolutions of up to 4K and a refresh rate of 120 fps, in addition to having a very complete multiplayer experience, with shared progress and cross-play between platforms.

One remake from the action, adventure and stealth title Metal Gear Solid 3, developed and published by Konami in 2004. The original game represents the fifth main installment in the series Metal Gear, but the first in chronological order, and tells the adventure of the operation codenamed Naked Snake during 1964 in the middle of the Cold War. remake recovers and polishes the mechanics of the original title, considered one of the best games in history and Directed by renowned creative Hideo Kojima, who decided to leave the company a few years later.

Chinese developer Yang Bing's ambitious debut project generated a surge of interest when a promotional video went viral in 2016, securing financial support from Sony Interactive Entertainment for its release. The action-adventure title stands out for its scope and spectacular graphics, as well as for the protagonist's companion, a shape-shifting dragon that grants him powers and multiple combat styles by transforming into different weapons. The game tells the story of Kaser, a young warrior who seeks to save his sister's soul, who has been kidnapped by invading interdimensional creatures. It remains to be seen whether the title, initially slated for release in May, will live up to its long history and the high expectations generated.

A more classic 2D action-platformer game and the first in the series Shinobi from Shinobi 3D, released for the Nintendo 3DS handheld fourteen years ago. The gameplay ofArt of Vengeance It is reminiscent of the Mega Drive titles, but puts more emphasis on combat and brings back the legendary master of the ninja arts, Joe Musashi. The Japanese company Sega and the creators of Streets of Rage 4 join forces in this release with a very striking visual style and hand-drawn art.

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