Gamescom 2020- 5 Games that Deserve Attention

The Gamescom 2020 opening event had a lot to showcase. While everyone might have noted the big names, a couple of games felt pretty engaging. So, let’s take a look at the top 5 games from the event that have some huge potential.

Gamescom titles that deserve the spotlight

Dirt 5

Starting off the list is a title from the pre-show. What felt like a demolition derby had a lot going on as the reveal progressed. Dirt 5 by Codemasters is certainly looking to take things up a notch.

The Dirt 5 Playgrounds trailer had interesting modes to showcase. For starters, you get an entirely new mode called ‘Create’. Here, you can build your own set of track and race like never before.

For the building, you get different sets to go with. You have the Gymkhana, the platform blocks, the motorsport, and the stunt show. You can customize your playground any way you like. The game will feature new modes like Gate Crasher, Smash Attack, and Gymkhana.

Towards the end of the trailer, we saw a new car that will probably be named ‘Vampire’. The trailer was engaging, and it is certainly a game worth looking forward to.

Unknown 9 Awakening

Unknown 9 Awakening was a rather surprising reveal. The trailer had everyone hooked. Set in India, the game is a take on ancient mysteries and secret societies. It follows the story of Haroona, a street-smart lady with the power to manipulate time and energy. As her story progresses, she learns more of her powers and the hidden world of mystery behind everything.

Reflector Entertainment knew exactly how to put up a show and with some big names involved in developing the game, the expectations are sky-high.

Dragon Age 4

Fantasy RPG Dragon Age series has enjoyed some great fan following. The next title was heavily teased during Gamescom. Looks like Bioware is developing a game truly meant for next-gen consoles, as the visuals were absolutely stunning. Although only a little was shown, the glimpses alone were enough to hype the title.

Dragon Age 4’s plot will focus on the players and the decisions they end up making. Players own their own outcomes, and the possibilities the game holds at the moment are endless.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, the PS5 exclusive dropped a new gameplay trailer at the event. This time, it focused on a foe; Dr Nefarious and his Dimensionator. This is where the core plot of the game begins.

As Ratchet tries to stop Dr. Nefarious and his weapon, the dimensions are disrupted. They then travel their way across multiple dimensions as Ratchet and Clank are separated. Clank ends up meeting another Lombax from a different dimension. Some footage was shown earlier, but now, we have a clearer idea of what shapes the story.

The developers were reluctant to reveal much about the game. However, they did discuss how PS5 has helped enhance the experience. The dimensional shifts will be lightning-fast, thanks to the powerful capabilities of the PS5’s SSD.

Furthermore, the DualSense controller also comes into play. Every weapon will feel different and players can tell what they are holding thanks to the haptic feedback.

Insomniac also revealed that the game will launch during the PS5 release window.

Little Nightmares II

Last on our list is Tarsier Studios’ Little Nightmares II. The gameplay reveal of the puzzle-platform horror adventure had us wondering what the game has in store for all of us. The developers did great with the horror elements, as it was spooky and engaging at the same time.

The plot follows Six, the lead from the previous installment as she encounters several other creatures. There’s also a new character called Mono to try out. Mono is a boy with a paper bag over his head.

Little Nightmares 2 will release on February 11, 2021, for PC, Xbox, PS4, and Nintendo Switch.

The Gamescom 2020 opening night has concluded, but this is not the end. More reveals on games, updates, and more will drop in the coming days of the event.

There is a lot in store tomorrow, and we will be back covering that for you.