These are the titles to watch this year! 10 game titles to look forward to in 2022!

Made in Abyss: A Star Aimed at Darkness

• Compatibility: PS4/Switch/Steam
• Release date: 2022
• Genre: Rash action RPG
• Price: Undecided
• Maker: Spike Chunsoft

An action RPG based on the popular comic "Made in Abyss," in which players embark on an adventure to the abyss known as "Abyss. The game offers not only a mode to relive the story of the anime, but also a mode to enjoy an original story supervised by the original author, Akihito Tsukushi. The game is rated Z (for ages 18 and up), perhaps because it faithfully reproduces the original story, which includes violence and body defects. The game is even billed as an "outrageous action RPG," and expectations are high as to how close it will come to the atmosphere of the original.

Pokémon Legends Arceus

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• Compatibility: Switch
• Release date: Jan. 28, 2022
• Genre: Action RPG
• Price: 6,578 yen (including tax)
• Maker: Pokemon

The latest title in the nationally popular RPG "Pokemon" series. Set in a newly introduced land called the Jade Region, the main character is based in Kotobukimura and investigates various Pokémon in order to complete the Pokémon Pictorial Book. This title depicts a time before "Pokémon: Diamond Pearl," and suggests a connection between the worldviews of the two titles: the Jade Region is the future Shin-Oh Region, and Kotobukimura is the future Kotobuki City.

In addition, the battle system, which used to be turn-based, has been drastically changed, with the order and number of actions determined by the Pokémon's speed and the moves it performs. The new system also offers two types of moves: "Hayato," which emphasizes speed but reduces power, and "Rikigyo," which increases power but tends to slow the Pokémon down, adding an extra dimension to the game.

Sword Warriors

• Compatibility: Switch/PC
• Release date: 2022/2/17
• Genre: Action
• Price: 8,778 yen (tax included)
• Maker: DMM Games

A collaboration between "Toukendanbu-ONLINE-", an immensely popular sword training simulation game, and the exhilarating "Musou" series, which offers a thrilling experience of knocking down a large number of enemies. Having lost their master, "Sasaniwa," the sword fighters have been drifting through time until one day they are attacked by a retrograde army. In order to protect history, they set out for the Warring States period without their masters. An original storyline unique to this title unfolds. The game also features exhilarating action unique to the "Musou" series, as well as events and mini-games between the sword fighters.

Chikyu Boeigun 6

• Compatibility: PS5/PS4
• Release date: Scheduled for 2022
• Genre: 3D action shooting
• Price: Undecided
• Publisher: D3 PUBLISHER

The latest title in the "Chikyu Boeigun" series, a 3D action shooter that defends the earth from invading creatures from another planet. The story takes place several years after the previous "Chikyu Boeigun 5". In an Earth where 90% of the total population has been lost, the player, as a member of the EDF, a force that continues to fight for the recovery of the human race, throws himself into an endless battle against the invasive creatures that are proliferating on Earth. The series' well-known military units, such as the "Ranger" and the "Wing Diver," are still present in this title. Enjoy the action with different fighting styles.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Sequel

• Compatibility: Switch
• Release date: 2022
• Genre: Undecided
• Price: Undecided
• Manufacturer: Nintendo

A sequel to "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild," which was named Game of the Year in 2017. Most information about the game, including the official title, storyline, characters, and game system, is still unknown, with only a teaser trailer shown at E3 in 2021. We wonder how much the game has evolved from its predecessor, which was "open air" in that players could become one with the world.

Bayonetta 3

• Compatibility: Switch
• Release date: 2022
• Genre: Action
• Price: undecided
• Publisher: Nintendo

The latest title in the "Bayonetta" series, in which Bayonetta, a witch with four guns in her hands and feet and the ability to manipulate the flow of time, fights against angels and demons. The second trailer was shown during "Nintendo Direct 2021.9.24" and showed Bayonetta fighting a mysterious enemy in Shibuya, Tokyo. New actions such as "Demon Masquerade," in which she wields her power by fusing with a giant demonic beast, and "Demon Slave," in which she directly controls a summoned demonic beast, were also seen, and the full scope of the game is expected to be seen.

Splatoon 3

• Compatibility: Switch
• Release date: 2022
• Genre: Action shooting
• Price: Undecided
• Publisher: Nintendo

The latest title in the "Splatoon" series, an action-shooting game in which players control a mysterious squid that transforms into a humanoid form and shoot ink at each other. In addition to the bow-like "Buki," new "Special Weapons" that will drastically change the battlefield, such as the "Shokwander," which flies around the stage, and the "Great Barrier," which deploys a barrier to protect allies, are also known to appear. In addition, the "Hero Mode," a single player mode, will feature a story based on the theme of "Return of the Mammalians. What does this phrase really mean?

Sonic Frontier

• Compatibility: PS5/PS4/Switch/Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One/PC
• Release date: Winter 2022
• Genre: Undecided
• Price: Undecided
• Maker：SEGA

The latest action-adventure game that allows players to run around freely at high speed. The trailer was shown for the first time at "The Game Awards 2021," and in addition to beautiful graphics, it showed Sonic running around in an open-world-like world. This title is a must-see, if only for the fact that you can control Sonic and run through a vast world at high speed.

Elden Ring

• Compatibility: PS5/PS4/Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One/Steam
• Release date: 2022/2/25
• Genre: Action RPG
• Price: 9,240 yen (including tax)
• Maker: From Software

The latest title from FromSoftware, the company that has created numerous masterpieces such as the "Dark Souls" series and "SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE". Set in the "land between the worlds" where "Demigods" have caused a great war, the player sets out on a journey to become a king in search of an existence called "Eldenring. The game takes place in an open world, with a vast map that can be accessed without loading, huge dungeons, and powerful enemies waiting for the player at the deepest level of the dungeon. The game has attracted a great deal of attention, winning the "Most Anticipated Game" award at "The Game Awards 2021" held recently in the United States for the second year in a row.

God of War Ragnarok

• Compatibility: PS5/PS4
• Release date: 2022
• Genre: Action
• Price: Undecided
• Manufacturer: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Sequel to the action game "God of War", which won the 2018 Game of the Year award. The protagonist Kratos and his son Atreus travel through nine worlds to prepare for a battle that they say will bring about the end of the world. According to preliminary information, the story of Kratos and Atreus will be completed in this game. In addition, the player-controlled Kratos can continue to use the "Leviathan" axe and "Brave of Chaos" twin-sword weapons from the previous game. Players will be able to enjoy the flashy action familiar to the "God of War" series.