The nine most notable video games of this May

At first glance, this May has Doom: The Dark Ages and Elden Ring Nightreign as the main protagonists. However, we also find many other proposals of varied genres, and some could be big surprises, such as the online survival of Dune: Awakening or the dark adventure of The Midnight WalkWe take a look at the best video games released this month.

Under the direction of the minds behind Lost in Random, a new first-person narrative adventure arrives with an aesthetic inherited from Tim Burton. This indie offering is a slow-paced experience within a universe built with (real) clay in a very artisanal way, and animated with the technique ofstop-motion, coincidentally just like the recent South of MidnightWithout frenetic action or complex challenges, the game focuses on minimalist gameplay focused on exploration and storytelling, accompanied by a somewhat sinister atmosphere and characters.

The sequel to Journey to the Savage Planet (2020) continues the lighthearted sci-fi adventure with its humorous tone. After the dissolution of Canadian company Typhoon Studios in the wake of the failed Google Stadia system, the studio is reborn under the name Raccoon Logic and revives the franchise to present a sequel faithful to the original game. The new installment expands on everything the first title offered, with more explorable planets, the introduction of crazy weapons and tools, and new mechanics such as the ability to capture alien wildlife.

An indie offering that's a love letter to classic crime fiction. The plot takes place in 1983 in Avernus City, a fictional city inspired by New York City, and the player takes on the role of Nick Cordell Jr., a police officer in the city. His duties involve various standard procedures of the profession, such as ticketing illegally parked vehicles, but when the situation becomes complicated and it is strictly necessary, he can use force. Inspired by the Grand Theft Auto original, uses a top-down camera to give a broader perspective of its settings.

Following its 2016 reboot and a frantic sequel, one of the most iconic first-person shooter sagas returns with a new installment. The Dark Ages It is a prequel that tells the origin of the protagonist of Doom and takes the action to a much more medieval setting, although it's still a science fiction adventure in a demon-infested universe. This installment opts to vary the game's core gameplay with the introduction of the chainsaw shield and other melee weapons, among other mechanics. The player replaces movement and aggression to become an impenetrable fortress. Still, there's no need to suffer, as the game's trademark bizarre firearms will still be present.

[The launch has been postponed to June 10, but players will be able to try it out in an open beta from May 9 to 12.]

This title is inspired by the famous literary universe of Dune, which has gained a lot of popularity recently thanks to the film adaptations starring Timothée Chalamet. Awakening is one MMORPG, a massively online role-playing game where many players interact within a digital world, and also includes typical survival game mechanics such as exploring, harvesting, and thriving. The plot is set in an alternate timeline where Paul Atreides never existed, a civil war ravages the planet Arrakis, and the Fremen have mysteriously vanished. The game is currently available for PC, but will also be coming to more graphically powerful consoles later this year.

A completely new installment of the saga Fantasy Life Developed by Level-5, it originally came to the Nintendo 3DS system. The title is a relaxed role-playing and life simulation game, which challenges players to choose one of fourteen unique professions and start a new life on an island scattered with ruins from the past, featuring a very cozy and cute visual style. This month, the title stands out as the most family-friendly option, as it's suitable for the little ones in the house.

A new game from the Spanish studio MercurySteam, founded by the creators of the classic Blade: The Edge of Darkness, and co-developers of Metroid Dread and installments of the saga Castlevania, among others. Blades of Fire It's a third-person action-adventure game with a distinctive feature that emphasizes weapon creation and unraveling the plot's secrets.

Studio Koba, the Catalan indie studio creator of Narita Boy returns to the fray with a new game that It was possible to test it at the last IndieDevDay and won an award for its gameplay feel and fluidity of controls. Haneda Girl It has an elaborate pixel art retrofuturistic but far from thethin work from the studio in its level-based structure and frenetic nature. The player will have to eliminate all the enemies on each screen without dying, controlling either one of two characters: the agile and lethal, but fragile, Haneda Girl, or her robust, firearm-equipped robot, MOTHER.

One of the most anticipated games of the month is this one spin-off ofElden Ring, the magnum opus Developed by FromSoftware and distributed by Bandai Namco, it has recently sold over thirty million units. This time, the studio abandons the more traditional format and opts for an online title focused on cooperation, promoting teams of three to overcome challenges and defeat the ultimate enemy in 30-45 minute matches. Nightreign It's set in the first area of the original open world, and uses a different procedurally generated map each time. The game also features diverse mechanics that draw on the genre. battle royale, by reducing the playable space as time progresses, and encourages playing at a more frenetic pace. Nightreign It's a creative venture that may surprise the studio's most purist fans, although its director Hidetaka Miyazaki assures that he "will continue creating single-player video games."

All the releases of the month

• Disarray | May 1 | PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One
• Freeride | May 1 | PC
• Dig VR May 1st | Steam VR, PSVR 2
• Drop Duchy | May 5 | PC
• Stellaris: BioGenesis | May 5 | PC
• Metal Eden May 6 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series
• Captain Blood | May 6 | PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One
• Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition |May 6 |
• High on Life |May 6 |
• Unblock May 6 | PC
• MechWarrior 5: Clans - Ghost Bear: Flash Storm May 7 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series
• The Midnight Walk May 8 | PC, PS5, PSVR2
• Spirit of the North 2 May 8 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series
• Revenge of the Savage Planet May 8 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series
• Sonic Rumble May 8 | PC, Android, iOS
• Pixelshire May 8 | PC
• Creature Keeper May 8 | PC, Switch
• Empyreal May 8 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series
• Cash Cleaner Simulator May 8 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series
• Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree May 8 | PC
• Mall Heist May 8 | PC
• Dunk Dunk May 8 | PC, Switch
• Vambrace: Dungeon Monarch May 8 | PC
• Tower Dominion May 8 | PC
• Bearnard | May 9 |
• Everspace 2 - Wrath of the Ancients (expansion) | May 12 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series
• The Precinct May 13 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series
• Death End re;Quest: Code Z May 13 | PS5, PS4
• Slender: The Arrival VR May 13 | PC, Meta Quest, PSVR2
• Omega Crafter | May 14 | PC
• Doom: The Dark Ages May 15 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series
• Blacksmith Master | May 15 | PC
• Cyber ​​Knights: Flashpoint | May 15 | PC
• Into the Restless Ruins | May 15 | PC, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series
• Clouds!: Sand | May 15 | PC
• Tennis Manager 25 |May 15 |
• Capcom Fighting Collection 2 | May 16 | PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One
• RoadCraft May 20 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series
• Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time | May 21 | PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series
• JDM: Japanese Drift Master May 21 | PC
• Monster Train 2 | May 21 | PC, SPS, Xbox Series
• Blades of Fire | May 22 |
• Deliver At All Costs | May 22 |
• Zombie Army VR May 22 | PC, PS5, PSVR2, Meta Quest
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown | May 22 | PC
• Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny Remastered May 22 | PC, Switch
• Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson | May 22 | PC
• Out of Sight | May 22 | PC, Switch, PS5, PSVR2, Xbox Series
• City Tales: Medieval Era (Early Access) | May 22 | PC
• The Town of Nie: Iromusubi May 22 | PC, Switch
• Lynked: Banner of the Spark May 22 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series
• Bloodshed | May 22 | PC
• Haneda Girl May 23 | PC (Switch and PS5 through 2025)
• Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny | May 23 | PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One
• Roboquest | May 27 | PS5, PS4, PSVR2
• tone to T | May 28 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Xbox One
• Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo | May 28 | PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One
• Fugue: Melodies of Steel 3 | May 29 | PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One
• Scar-Lead Salvation May 29 | PC, PS5, PS4
• Nice Day for Fishing May 29 | PC, Switch, PS5
• Staffer Case: In Supernatural Mystery Adventure | May 29 | Switch
• From Madness with Love | May 29 | Switch
• Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma May 30 | PC, Switch
• Elden Ring Nightreign | May 30 | PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One
• EA Sports F1 25 May 30 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series
• Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey & Friends May 30 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series
• Umurangi Generation Deluxe Kit May 30 | Switch, PS5

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