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Looking back on 2021, there were a lot of completely new titles, but sequels, remasters, and remakes of popular series were strong. It has a lot of advantages over a completely new one because it carries on the know-how, fame, fan base, and worldview that it has steadily accumulated. Even recently, there are plenty of older brothers who deserve a place in GOTY, such as FIFA 22, Far Cry 6, and Metroid Dread.
However, the climax has not yet come. As the end of the year, the biggest festival in the game industry, approaches, more and more popular series sequels are expected to be released. I’m already worried about how much original titles will occupy in GOTY at the end of 2021. All in all, this time, we’ve selected six games that many gamers are looking forward to among the sequels to the series to be released this year. Let’s check it out together.
1. Age of Empires 4
The sequel to the historical-themed strategy simulation, Age of Empires (EOM) series, will be released on the 29th. Excluding the remaster, this is an official numbering title that has appeared for the first time in 16 years. The graphics aren’t great, but EOM’s unique slow development and high level of perfection are said to have been enough to win the hearts of RTS core gamers.
In the trailer, EOM 4 said, “Now a new era is coming”. Because of this, many gamers thought, ‘Finally, EOM is also set in modern times’. However, this work is set in the Middle Ages. Instead, it supports various civilizations, unique characteristics, in-depth tech trees, and Korean voices appearing at that time, so you can put your regrets aside. The day is not far off to re-enter the world of EOM that will soon unfold.
2. Call of Duty: Vanguard
Call of Duty is the 18th installment of the series. The subtitle is ‘Vanguard’, and it is a Call of Duty set in World War II that appears for the first time in four years following the previous work ‘WWII’. In this work, the story revolves around World War II and the special forces that were active during that time. The scale is also larger than its predecessor. In addition to the western and eastern fronts, wars in Africa and the Pacific are also included, allowing you to run around the world’s major fronts.
In terms of gameplay, the health bar disappeared, and the lowered health reverted to recovering little by little over time. We boldly reintroduced elements that could represent the times, such as tactical running and gun mounts. It is said that thin walls can be pierced with a gun or knife, and the reloading motion and sound have also changed to be realistic. You will be able to see the results of the beta test on November 5th, so it is good to look forward to it.
3. Forza Horizon 5
‘Forza Horizon 5’, the latest game in the Forza series, which is called the model of open world racing game, will be officially released on November 9th. It has captured the attention of gamers with realistic graphics that look like a photo was taken. Based on the widest open world in the series history and the beautiful environment set in Mexico, there are many opinions that the collectible content that allows you to find various tourist attractions and earn stars for discovering murals or buildings is harmoniously combined with the game.
Unlike its predecessor, Forza Horizon 5 is said to have improved a number of complaints such as a new campaign mode and a convertible model’s roof opening and closing and sound problems. Over 500 vehicles, over 100 wheels, and customizing the appearance of the map, as well as many additional elements, are packed into the game. As always, Forza Horizon 5, which is released with high expectations from gamers this time, is expected to show a good appearance.
4. Football Manager 2022
Football Manager, a highly addictive soccer simulation game that was once called the ‘game of the three great demons’, has released a new game this year without fail. It will be released on November 10th. In this work, it is said that it is important to effectively utilize public opinion such as increasing the animation effect of the game, improving the movement of the players, and rumors and conspiracies surrounding the players. It is also a game that gets a lot of talk every year due to the tendency of certain positions to create excessive overbalance, so I hope that this time there will be fewer situations in which people stick to a strategy called ‘fraud’, such as a fixed position or tactic.
5. Battlefield 2042
The icon that comes to mind when you think of large-scale FPS, the latest game in the Battlefield series, ‘Battlefield 2042’ will be officially released soon. It features various elements that differentiate it from its predecessor, such as extreme weather, wingsuits, and ziplines. Here, ‘Portal Mode’, where users can customize their own mode, and major battlefields from the previous work were also introduced, which was well received by loyal fans. At the same time, even before its release, it has been actively promoting short films and major settings, raising the expectations of fans.
In this work, instead of the class system, which was evaluated as lacking in individuality, 10 specialists full of personality will participate in the battle. Each has its own unique abilities and special abilities, allowing them to play a variety of roles on large-scale battlefields. Although the beta test itself was dominated by mixed likes and dislikes, there seems to be a good chance of returning to a more complete game through this feedback. It will be released on November 19th.
6. Halo Infinite
Halo Infinite, the 6th numbering game in the Halo series and symbolizing the 20th anniversary of its birth, will be released on December 9th. Reflecting the small portion of the single-player and story centered on the human hero ‘Master Chief’ in the previous ‘Halo 5: Guardians’, this time the story will be centered around his story. In addition, multiplayer is also popular. Some even say that it can be released without a campaign.
Halo Infinite’s characteristic is that the main battle method is to utilize weapons and vehicles located throughout the map. This is in contrast to previous works, where Spartan’s special abilities played an important role. Here’s a glimpse into the fact that we’ve tried something different from the past, such as diversifying the ways to achieve the given goal, and strengthening combat uniforms using collectibles obtained from missions. The beautiful graphics through continuous updates are a bonus. As it will be officially released on December 9th, there is enough time to check the completeness of the work. Can Halo Infinite elevate Xbox’s status again?
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