From Hoyoverse's new title, to Bethesda open world space advanture, there are no shortage of exciting games ahead.
And while Gamescom has been making waves in the international scene, the Philippines also held an event where developers got a chance to showcase their games.
With the Philippine GameDev Expo, local publishers can show their creativity and gaming and here are some upcoming titles from the Philippine gamedev scene that are worth the wait.
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Tower of Cards
Most Played Games' Tower of Cards offers a unique twist in the tower defense genre. Instead of the usual setup of defending a lane, Tower of Cards encourages the player to defend all cylinders of the battlefield.
And how will they do it? By setting up a deck of cards, each with unique abilities, from fire attacks, freeze bombs, etc. Fans of deck building card games and tower defenses will surely appreciate the unique setup of this game.
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FallenTear: The Ascension
For those who wish to revisit the good old times when Castlevania and other 2D platformers were the main attraction, gamers can try CMD Studios' FallenTear: The Ascencion. With its colorful and modern arstyle, gameplay reminiscent of Nickelodeon's Avatar series, and a vast array of characters, FallenTear could be a magical experience that could potentially mystify the playerbase.
The game's premise is centered on a young boy named Hira, travelling the world of Raoah to find all Fated Bonds and uncover the secrets of his forgotten past.
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Verenica
If Tower of Cards is a deck building + tower defense game, Moe Studios' Verenica is a rhythm game mixed with RPG elements.
Players get to control the main character, Verenica, as she collects power ups from the rhythm notes, while avoiding the baddies.
With those power ups, Verenica can unleash a truckload of projectiles and abilities towards her foes.
For newcomers, a very fun tutorial session awaits, as the instructor sings an upbeat song to keep you dancing.
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Sinag
If you're fond of fighting games, Ranida Games' Sinag could be a local masterpiece especially with its premise centered on Philippine history and mythology.
From Tikbalangs to White Ladies, to Katipuneros and tribal warriors, Sinag boasts a lot of cultural references that could keep us intrigued.
This isn't the first time that Ranida made a game tackled Philippine history as they once were heavily focused on developing BAYANI - Fighting Game, which is currently live on Steam.
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Dysplasia
Ever wonder how a zombie apocalypse would look like under COVID-19? Well Dr. Lester Floyd Zamora, who drew inspiration from the recent pandemic, decided to create a first person horror game, Dysplasia using the latest Unreal Engine 5.
Dr. Zamora is currently a one man game developer as he juggles his time learning more about game development, while fulfilling his duties in the medical field. His backstory could serve as an inspiration to those who are having doubts about venturing into the industry.
There are thousands of video games out there, but the most popular ones seem to come from just two countries—Japan and the United States. There’s Minecraft, which was developed in Sweden, and Grand Theft Auto IV, which was developed by Rockstar North in Scotland in the United Kingdome, but what about all of the other amazing video games from other countries around the world?
A study by Guide Strats sought to find out all the most top-rated games in (almost) every country in the world. To do this, researchers analyzed the details of 20,000 video games by identifying each game’s country of development and its Metascore on Metacritic.com. To earn its place on the map, a country needed to have developed a game with a Metascore of at least 40.
According to the study, the highest-rated game developed in the Philippines is Pretentious Game. Developed by independent Filipino studio Keybol, the game is a “satirical take on puzzle games in which poetic hints guide players to unite two lovers.” Released for PC and mobile devices, the game achieved a score of 77 on Metacritic, making it the top-rated game in the country. It’s worth noting, however, that there were only four reviews of the game on Metacritic.
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Elsewhere in the study, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which was developed by Nintendo in Japan, is the world’s highest-rated game, with a score of 99 on Metacritic, while Europe’s highest-rated game is Grand Theft Auto IV, which, as mentioned, is developed by Rockstar North in Scotland in the U.K., with a score of 98. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, meanwhile, is the highest-rated game in the U.S., also with a score of 98. It was developed by American company Neversoft Entertainment shortly after it was acquired by Activision.
Interestingly, in Hong Kong, the top-rated game is called Capitalism II, which is a “business simulation that gives you the power to win the competition in the free market, with complex business strategies that might make you millions, or even billions!” It remains Hong Kong’s most highly-rated game despite being released in 2001.
