2015 is over, or at least it will be soon, and for gamers that means new games.
There are a few titles worth looking forward to in the month of January, many of which are easy on the wallets but big on promises.
The highly anticipated puzzle game directed by Jonathan Blow, The Witness, finally sees a release on PS4 after 2 years missing in action.
3DS owners will be able to experience Mario’s brand new RPG that merges the Paper Mario franchise with the classic RPG style we love.
And let us not forget that the Indian rendition of the Assassin’s Creed Chronicles series, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India, releases in early January as well.
Here are the games releasing this January:
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – PS4, Xbox One, PC, 3DS, Xbox 360, PS3
Experience the blockbuster action of the Avengers films in a more delightful, plastic package.
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers retells the most amazing moments from the Marvel cinematic universe, including the famed Battle of New York between the Avengers and Super Villain Loki (as seen in Marvel’s The Avengers).
You can also expect to experience the events of Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron with The Avengers, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision and Ultron, as well as journey through familiar Marvel cinematic locations and more, all with a splash of classic LEGO humor.
Releasing: January 29, 2016
Life is Strange Limited Edition – PS4, PC, Xbox One
Life is Strange is a five part episodic game that sets out to revolutionise story-based choice and consequence games by allowing the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
You are Max, a photography senior who saves her old friend Chloe by discovering she can rewind time.
The pair soon find themselves exposed to the darker side of Arcadia Bay, having uncovered the disturbing truth behind the sudden disappearance of a fellow student.
Releasing: January 19, 2016
Amplitude – PS4
The PlayStation 2 cult classic comes to PlayStation 4 – that means blasting beats as you pilot musical spaceships through a futuristic cityscape of colour and light.
Challenge your sense of rhythm, reflexes and digital dexterity to capture individual tracks from a host of tunes and create music on the fly.
With an energizing song list featuring Insomniac Games and Supergiant Games’ Darren Korb, whether you play solo or co-operatively you’re in for a fast paced, pumped up ride.
Releasing: January 5, 2016
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India – PS4, PC, Xbox One
This time you’re thrown into the tension between the Sikh Empire and the private armies of the British-owned East India Company in 1841.
When a Master Templar arrives with a mysterious item that used to belong to the Assassin Order, Arbaaz Mir must discover why the Templar has come, steal back the item and protect his friends and his lover.
Releasing: January 12, 2016
The Banner Saga – Xbox One, PS4
The Banner Saga is an epic Viking RPG game where choices made regarding destination, conversation and combat determines the outcome of your own personal story as well as the survival of an entire civilization.
Immerse yourself in a world brought to life by stunning 2D animation and art, a unique tactical combat system and a cast of unforgettable characters.
A beautiful and haunting original score by Grammy nominated and two-time BAFTA winner composer Austin Wintory completes this unforgettable journey.
Releasing: January 12, 2016
Resident Evil Origins Collection – PS4, Xbox One, PC, Xbox 360, PS3
Be prepared to relive the first nightmare in Resident Evil 0, a remastered version of the popular prequel to the original Resident Evil game.
This remastered version takes the fear-inducing atmosphere from the original 2002 release and transforms it with stunning new HD visuals, improved sound, widescreen support and an optional modernized control system, and more.
It’s the best way to experience the story of what really happened before the iconic mansion incident that was the catalyst for the entire Resident Evil saga.
Releasing: January 22, 2016
The Witness – PS4
Explore an enchanting new world from the creator of indie hit Braid.
With hundreds of puzzles to solve, each success opens up more brain-teasing mystery for you to overcome on an island full of surprises. What secrets hide within the depths of The Witness?
Releasing: January 26, 2016
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – 3DS
Paper Mario jumps out of a book and into the bizarre adventures of Mario and Luigi, resulting in hilarity, danger and all of the usual hijinks.
Become the superstar team of Mario, Luigi and Paper Mario to take on quests, take down enemies, and untangle these two unique universes in this playful new entry in the Mario & Luigi series.
Releasing: January 22, 2016
Shadow of the Beast – PS4
Survive epic boss battles and tackle hordes of enemies in ferocious adrenaline-fueled action.
Develop abilities with skill points earned from the death of your opponents, unlocking increasingly brutal moves as you draw power from the blood of your foes.
The story of Aarbron is told once more. Re-live the legend.
Releasing: January 27, 2016
What are you looking forward to playing in January? Let us know in the comments and forum.
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