The year 2024 holds great promise for adventure game enthusiasts, with a diverse range of captivating titles set to be released.
From the dark and immersive world of “The Last of Us Part II Remastered” to the action-packed thrill of “Marvel’s Iron Man,” the upcoming year is poised to offer an array of exciting gaming experiences.
Additionally, for PC gamers, anticipated titles such as “Grim Fandango,” “Return to Monkey Island,” and “Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars” are set to provide hours of immersive gameplay.
The adventure game genre has always held a special place in the hearts of gamers, offering immersive and thrilling experiences that transport players to new and exciting worlds.
As we look ahead to 2024, the anticipation for these upcoming titles is palpable, promising to deliver hours of captivating gameplay and storytelling.
Whether you’re a seasoned fan of adventure games or someone looking to explore the genre for the first time, the lineup for 2024 is shaping up to offer something for everyone. Stay tuned for the release of these highly anticipated titles and get ready to embark on unforgettable adventures in the gaming world.
1) The Last of Us Part II Remastered
The Last of Us Part II Remastered introduces a new mode called “No Return,” which is a survival roguelike mode. In this mode, players face permadeath and must navigate through different encounters affected by various mods. The game was released for PS5 on January 19, 2024.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered continues the story of the original game, set five years after the events of The Last of Us. The game focuses on the characters Ellie and Abby in a post-apocalyptic United States, whose lives become intertwined. Ellie embarks on a journey of vengeance and trauma, leading to a narrative filled with emotional depth and controversy
The Last of Us Part II Remastered features several playable characters, each with unique traits that support different playstyles. According to the No Return mode trailer, the playable characters include Dina, Jesse, Tommy, Lev, Yara, Mel, and Manny. Each character has unique traits and abilities that contribute to different gameplay experiences. For example, Yara’s brother Lev assists her in combat, and Dina is able to craft trap mines and stun bombs.
However, it’s worth noting that some sources have mentioned that while some characters have unique attack animations and voicelines, general animations are the same for all characters, which can make the cast feel less distinct
2) Star Wars Outlaws
Developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft. The game is set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and it is scheduled to release for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S in 2024.
The game features an open world, stealth and open combat, vehicle combat, space combat, and branching dialogue. The story follows outlaw scoundrel Kay Vess and her companion Nix in a journey across several planets, including familiar ones like Tatooine, Kijimi, and Akiva, as well as never-before-seen ones.
Players will experience the high-stakes lifestyle of an outlaw, taking on high-risk, high-reward missions from the galaxy’s crime syndicates.
The gameplay in “Star Wars Outlaws” is a single-player, third-person action-adventure experience set in an open world. It features stealth and open combat, vehicle combat, space combat, and branching dialogue. Players will engage in blaster fights, speeder chases, and space combat sequences.
The game also includes a choice system, where players can make decisions that influence their reputation and an Imperial wanted system that responds to the player’s actions.
3) Grim Fandango
“Grim Fandango” is an adventure game set in the Land of the Dead, featuring a unique combination of the Aztec afterlife and film noir style.
The game’s epic story follows the protagonist, Manny Calavera, a travel agent to the dead, as he attempts to save a virtuous soul, Mercedes, on her journey. The gameplay involves conversing with characters, examining, collecting, and using objects to solve puzzles.
The remastered version of the game includes repainted, high-resolution character textures, new dynamic lighting, a re-recorded classic score with a full live orchestra, and over 2 hours of exclusive developer commentary
4) Return to Monkey Island
“Return to Monkey Island” is a 2D point-and-click adventure game that continues the story of the legendary adventure games “The Secret of Monkey Island.”
The objective of the game is to move the story forward by solving narrative-based puzzles. The game features a humorous and engaging storyline, and it has been well-received by some players for its strong thematic elements and setpieces.
However, some players have expressed that the puzzles in the game are relatively easy and that it does not fully capture the magic and tone of the original games.
Overall, opinions on the game vary, with some enjoying it as a new installment in the series, while others have expressed a desire for more challenging puzzles and a different art style.
5) Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars
“Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars” is a 1996 point-and-click adventure game developed by Revolution Software.
The game follows the protagonist, George Stobbart, as he investigates a bombing in a Parisian café and becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving the Knights Templar.
The gameplay involves solving puzzles, interacting with various characters, and unraveling the mystery through a captivating narrative.
The game has been well-received for its engaging story, challenging puzzles, and memorable characters. Over the years, it has been re-released and remastered to make it accessible to modern audiences.
6) Day of the Tentacle
“Day of the Tentacle” is a 1993 graphic adventure game developed and published by LucasArts. The game, also known as “Maniac Mansion II: Day of the Tentacle,” is a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s “Maniac Mansion.”
It features a mind-bending, time-traveling, cartoon puzzle adventure where three unlikely friends work together to prevent an evil mutated purple tentacle from taking over the world.
The player takes control of the trio—Bernard Bernoulli, Hoagie, and Laverne—and solves puzzles while using time travel to explore different eras.
The game has been well-received for its engaging storyline, humor, and challenging puzzles. In 2016, a remastered edition was released, featuring new hand-drawn, high-resolution artwork, remastered audio, and the ability for players to switch between classic and remastered modes
7) Beneath A Steel Sky
“Beneath a Steel Sky” is a 2D adventure game played from a third-person perspective.
The player uses a point-and-click interface to interact with the environment and to guide the protagonist in solving puzzles and progressing in the game.
The game is set in a dystopian future, and the player collects items that may be combined, used on the environment, or given to non-player characters to solve puzzles.
The protagonist converses with NPCs via dialogue trees to learn about the game’s puzzles and plot. The game has been well-received for its solid story, logical puzzles, and engaging dialogue
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