No more books, no more cramming for tests: summer is finally here, which means we have more free time on our hands (unless you’re in summer classes, that is). We can finally play our favourite video games and not feel guilty about picking up the controller. Here’s a look at some of the games being released this summer; it’s going to be a good one, full of games with enticing storylines that are also filled with action and adventure.
Tales of Xillia
This PlayStation 3 game is a Japanese role-playing game that will be released on August 6. Tales of Xillia is about a fictional world called Rieze Maxia, where humans and spirits coexist in harmony, but the world is in turmoil when a powerful device is discovered. Milla and Jude, the two protagonists, embark on a journey to restore balance and save the world. After viewing the trailers for Tales of Xillia, I found the animation of this game very interesting. It looks more like an animated movie than a video game. Besides the animation, the storyline sounds like it’s going to be an epic tale for gamers to play.
Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection
To all the Metal Gear Solid fans out there: did you ever wish for all the MGS games to be put into one individual box so you had access to all the MGS adventures you wanted? Well, that day is finally here. Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection was released on July 9. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Metal Gear Solid, the developers decided to release The Legacy Collection, which contains Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: HD Edition, Metal Gear Solid 3: HD Edition, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition, Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions, and Metal Gear Solid 4: Trophy Edition, all in one PlayStation 3-exclusive package.
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
For those who are travelling this summer, do you need a new travel game? Well, look no further. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team will be available on August 11 on the Nintendo 3DS. Mario and Luigi embark on a journey that takes them back and forth through Luigi’s dreams and the real world in order to save Princess Peach. The Mario & Luigi: Dream Team trailer reveals that Luigi can multiply into 30 Luigis and can merge with parts of the environment to overcome obstacles in his dreams. This game is good for those who need some entertainment during airport delays and long car rides.
Final Fantasy X/X-2
It has been announced that Final Fantasy X/X-2 will be reconstructed on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. The remake will hold a high-definition remastering of the classic PlayStation 2 version and will include a new 30-minute ending sequence to play out during the credits. The two games will be converted onto a single Blu-Ray disc for the PlayStation 3, but sold separately on the PlayStation Vita. It’s set to be released later this year.
The Last of Us
The PlayStation 3 game The Last of Us came out about a month ago, but it’s still definitely worth mentioning. The game is about how the human race crumbles as an outbreak overtakes civilization. Survivors scurry through the cities fighting off threats that pose a risk to their lives. The survivors fend off not only the infected but also other survivors to gain substantial materials that ensure their survival. Sounds like every other zombie game, does it not? Okay, it kind of does, but if you are a zombie lover, like many of us, you will want to play this game. The storyline reels you in, the characters have depth, and the graphics are amazing. This zombie survival action-adventure is rated M for mature and is now in stores.