The weekend is finally here and we can take a well-deserved break from the daily hustle and bustle. Now is the ideal time to get fully committed to your gaming passion and enjoy some extra time in front of a screen. Therefore, as per tradition, we ask you to: What will you play this weekend?
Looking back on the past week, some undoubtedly interesting new features have arrived, such as Mortal Shell 2, but it’s also possible that many people are still busy with the releases of recent weeks and months.
last week’s news
Among the latest releases we find Mortal Shell 2, the new chapter in Cold Symmetry’s dark fantasy action RPG series. The game retains its soulful imprint, consisting of methodical combat and carefully managed resources, but introduces new mechanics related to seashells, which are the body shells of defeated enemies and can be used by the protagonist to acquire different fighting styles. Each shell offers unique abilities, specific growth paths, and different ways of dealing with threats in the open world, which is now more dynamic and full of secrets. If you want to know more, read our review.
Cost of Hope is the first major paid expansion for STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl. Players return to the role of Skev and are tasked with exploring new areas, facing unusual threats and making decisions that will affect the fate of Chernobyl. The DLC delves into one of the region’s most entrenched conflicts: the competition between responsibility and freedom. This adventure introduces a new narrative thread, following Mission Corps veteran Zulu and Freedom Corps member Mafka as they investigate increasingly disturbing mysteries amid rising tensions. Find more details in our Cost of Hope review.
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The Sinking City 2 continues the legacy of the first chapter, expanding its narrative ambition and investigative structure. The story of this sequel takes us to Arkham in 1929, a city now flooded by a mysterious and disturbing tide inhabited by worm-like creatures that seem not to belong to this world. As we explained in our review, the game presents itself as a solid survival horror game that ably alternates between exploration, combat, and puzzles, but it also suffers from some flaws, such as wooden animations and a progression system that’s not particularly impactful.
Do you spend your weekends releasing new releases that have just been released? Will you continue your recent games, or will you try to reduce your backlog? Let us know your game plan in the comments below.