4) Ys: Origin (February 21, 2017)
Originally released on PC in 2006, this Japanese action-RPG prequel from Nihon Falcom is the origin story of the critically acclaimed Ys (pronounced “ease”) series. The game is set in the titular land of Ys, a prosperous land ruled by twin Goddesses Reah and Feena. However, all-out war emerges when gigantic demons march upon the land bringing death and devastation in their wake.
Featuring three different characters with their own unique storylines and play-styles, real-time combat, huge lumbering bosses and a plethora of distinct locales to explore, this looks set to be the perfect opportunity to get into Nihon Falcom’s renowned RPG series. Plus, there’s even a Time Attack, Boss Rush and Arena Mode to get your teeth into after the main campaign’s been beaten. Nice!
3) Cosmic Star Heroine (Early 2017)
Hey, ever wanted to own your very own spaceship? Of course you have silly! Well, in Cosmic Star Heroine, that dream will become a reality.
From the creators of indie hit RPG Cthulhu Saves The World comes a 16-bit cyberpunk retro-RPG that boasts a chockfull of style, charm and old-school nostalgia. You play as Alyssa L’Salle, a top secret agent who uncovers an awful conspiracy plot that threatens the whole of the galaxy. Luckily, she does exactly what any courageous top secret agent worth her salt would do — go rogue and save the day of course!
Toting gorgeous 2D visuals whilst blending together classic and modern RPG mechanics, Cosmic Star Heroine looks set to become a fun and rewarding RPG time-sink that’ll fit snugly in the palm of your hands. Did I mention that you get to own your very own spaceship?
