We’re back with a diverse mix of titles hitting PlayStation Store this week. Gain supernatural powers in Control, try to survive amidst the creeping terror of being lost at sea in The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan or go on a quirky hand-painted adventure in Knights and Bikes.
Check out the highlights below and head over to PlayStation Store for more information.
Control
Why it should be on your radar:
Remedy Entertainment’s unique third-person action-adventure blends supernatural abilities, modifiable loadouts and reactive environments. You play as Jesse Faden, the newly appointed Director of a secretive agency in New York following an otherworldly invasion. By exploring a vast Tardis-like environment with your trusty shape-shifting Service Weapon, you’re tasked with regaining control over your company. This probably wasn’t what you expected when you went for that promotion…
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
Why it should be on your radar:
If you need a bit of suspense, mystery and good old terror in your life, you should pick up this narrative adventure by the team behind Until Dawn. Your decisions determine the fate of a group of five friends caught up in a storm during a holiday diving trip – which totally doesn’t sound sinister at all. If you get a bit lonely, there will also be multiplayer modes allowing you to share the horror and play through the story from different perspectives.
Knights and Bikes
Why it should be on your radar:
This delightful hand-painted adventure for up to two players is perfect if you’re up for a quirky Goonies- inspired coming-of-age tale. Play as Nessa & Demelza, two imaginative girls exploring Penfurzy on their trusty bikes. Form the Penfurzy Rebel Bicycle Club along with the girls’ pet goose and the pickled-head of an undead knight – and pedal into dangers including water balloons, head-on Frisbees and even video game controllers as they search for a legendary lost treasure.
MXGP 2019
Why it should be on your radar:
Milestone is back with a new entry to its lively motocross sim. You’ll be able to take on the current MXGP World Championship for the first time in the series, along with all the official riders, bikes and teams of MXGP and MX2. There are also new game modes to explore allowing you to build your own tracks and paths to share with the community online.
This week’s new pre-orders
Final Fantasy VIII Remake
Why it should be on your radar:
From 3rd September you can dive back into Square Enix’s legendary RPG adventure that defined a generation. Final Fantasy VII Remake harnesses the latest technology to recreate and expand this adventure for the current generation – making it a perfect match for both new and returning players. Reunite with elite mercenary Cloud Strife, relive his captivating story and engage in fierce battles with a new combat system.
ReadySet Heroes
Why it should be on your radar:
Make sure to keep an eye out for this multiplayer action title from Robot Entertainment releasing 1st October if you love quick high energy gameplay that’s easy to pick up. Hack, slash and spell-cast your way through a frenetic dungeon crawler filled with monsters, traps and incredible loot. There’s only one catch – you’ll have to race another team on the same mission! Only one squad will be left standing.
Journey to the Savage Planet
Why it should be on your radar:
You’ve been left been left on an uncharted planet with minimal equipment in Typhoon Studios’ upbeat co-op adventure, releasing 28th January. Explore a colourful alien world filled with weird and wonderful creatures as you determine if this planet is fit for human habitation.
Out this week
Out this week