From remakes of classics to completely new titles to look forward to! 10 titles to look forward to in 2020!

The year 2019 saw the breakthrough of Japanese games, with the PlayStation(R) 4 action adventure "SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE" winning the "Game of the Year" award at "The Game Awards 2019". The new gaming hardware, such as PlayStation(R) 5 and Xbox Series X, which will succeed the current consoles, will be released in 2020. 8K image quality support, improved processing capabilities, and significantly reduced load times make the performance of these consoles as good as a gaming PC. However, current consoles are still in use as well. The PlayStation 4, in particular, has sold more than 100 million units worldwide and will remain the main gaming console for some time to come. In this article, we pick up 10 software titles that we can expect to see this year, including titles scheduled for release on the PlayStation 4.

• Item
• PlayStation 4 software
• Nintendo Switch software

PlayStation 4

Final Fantasy VII Remake

• Compatibility: PlayStation 4
• Release date: 2020/4/10
• Genre: Genre: RPG
• Price: 8,980 yen (excluding tax)
• Publisher: Square Enix

A remake of "Final Fantasy VII," which was released on the PlayStation(R) in 1997 and propelled the "FF" brand to worldwide prominence. It has been announced for some time that there would be multiple installments, and this is the first in the series. The graphics, which were much talked about at the time for being the first in the series to use computer graphics, have evolved to a near live-action level now that the game is compatible with PlayStation 4. The battle system has been changed from the series' traditional "active command battle" (battles progress in real time, with characters being able to act one after another as certain gauges become full) to one that combines action and command input. In addition, various tweaks have been made to both the system and the worldview, including the presence of Sephiroth, who appears early in the story, and Roche, a character who did not exist in the original story.

In addition, unlike when "FFVII" was released, there are already a series of works that are linked to the original work. In terms of series consistency, it will be interesting to see if new episodes will be added based on "Before Crisis Final Fantasy VII" and "Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII-," which depict the past of the main story.

2.Resident Evil RE:3

• Compatibility: PlayStation 4/Xbox One/Steam
• Release date: 2020/4/3
• Genre: Survival Horror
• Price: 8,580 yen (including tax)
• Maker: Capcom

A remake of "Resident Evil3: The Last Escape" released in 1999. Like "Resident Evil 2," this game takes place in Raccoon City, but the main character is Jill Valentine, who also appeared in the first game in the series, and the game depicts the beginning and ending of the incident. The theme of the game is "the fear of being pursued," and the presence of the "tracker," which reappears again and again and relentlessly pursues the protagonist even after he appears to have been defeated, shocked many players. How will this horror be portrayed in this film? We also wonder how the story connects to "Resident Evil RE:2".

Although we still do not have a full picture of this film, "Resident Evil RE:2," a remake of "Resident Evil 2," is a masterpiece that was nominated for "Game of the Year" in 2019, and there are high expectations for this film as well.

The film also includes the asymmetrical competitive survival horror "Resident Evil Resistance. Players will be divided into two camps: the "Survivor" camp, which will try to escape from the experimental facility, and the "Mastermind" camp, which will use zombies and traps to thwart the Survivors.

3. Nioh 2

• Compatibility: PlayStation 4
• Release date: 2020/3/12
• Genre: Dark Sengoku action RPG
• Price: Normal Edition: 8,580 yen (including tax), Deluxe Edition: 11,800 yen (including tax) *only downloadable version
• Maker：Koei Tecmo Games

The latest in the "Nioh" series, which has sold more than 2.95 million copies worldwide as a so-called "death game" in the Japanese style. The time is the Sengoku period. The protagonist, who was born between a human and a demon, and Fujikichiro, a merchant who sells "spirit stones," are vassals to Nobunaga Oda, whose power has been increasing dramatically in recent years. The two gradually become key figures in the Oda family as they take credit in major battles, including the Battle of Okehazama, but behind their successes looms the shadow of the "sacred stone". ...... There are a variety of weapons, such as swords, axes, and spears, each with its own unique skills, as well as upper, middle, and lower stances, giving the player a wide range of fighting styles. In addition, since the main character has the blood of a yokai, he can temporarily "turn into a yokai. This allows him to perform great feats that can greatly fluster the enemy or inflict massive damage.

The "hack and slash" element, in which enemies drop equipment of different performance, which was popular in the previous title, is still present. In addition, the game no longer features a fixed protagonist, allowing players to create their own characters, and many other improvements have been made to the game.

4. "The Last of Us Part II

• Compatibility: PlayStation 4
• Release date: May 29, 2020
• Genre: Undecided
• Price: Standard Edition 7,590 yen (including tax)
• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

A sequel to the survival action "The Last of Us," which has won awards at over 200 game awards and sold over 17 million copies including remastered versions. Joel and Ellie are living a peaceful life in Jackson, a place of rest they found when they crossed the United States, when an incident occurs. Ellie then wages a battle for "revenge". The core elements of the previous titles, such as crafting weapons and equipment and upgrading skills, have been retained, but the movements and expressions of attacks and the behavior of enemies have been further evolved. In addition, since this series emphasizes storytelling, playing the previous title, "The Last of Us," will allow players to become more immersed in the world. The game is currently available for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, so if you haven't played it yet, it would be a good idea to give it a try.

5. Cyberpunk 2077

• Compatibility: PlayStation 4/Xbox One/PC
• Release date: September 17, 2020
• Genre: Open world RPG
• Price: 7,980 yen (excluding tax)
• Manufacturer: CD PROJEKT RED/Spike Chunsoft

The latest title from CD PROJEKT, creators of the 2015 "Game of the Year" winner "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt". The main character, V, is on the trail of an implant that holds the key to immortality in the giant city of Night City. As the title "Cyberpunk" (a genre that adds real-life technologies such as bioengineering and mechanics to science fiction) suggests, most of the characters' body parts are mechanized, and the cinematic trailer shows a scene in which the main character, V, fights with a blade in his arm. In the cinematic trailer, the main character, V, can be seen fighting with a blade in his arm. The main character's appearance can be freely changed, and his gender and origin can also be selected. There seems to be a wealth of training elements, such as status and skill trees. Incidentally, actor Keanu Reeves also appears in this title; he made a splash at the "Cyberpunk 2077" booth at the 2019 Tokyo Game Show.

6.Ghost of Tsushima

• Compatibility: PlayStation 4
• Release date: Summer 2020
• Genre: Open world historical action adventure
• Price: Undecided
• Maker: Sony Interactive Entertainment
  

  The latest title from Sucker Punch Productions, known for "INFAMOUS" and "INFAMOUS". The setting is medieval Japan. The warrior fleet of Tsushima was destroyed by the Yuan invasion, and the sole survivor, Sakai Jin, decides to abandon his samurai pride and become a "Kurodo" to protect his hometown. In combat with the enemy, he is capable of swordsmanship with a katana and long-range attacks with a bow. He can also use a variety of tactics, such as assassinating from behind, attacking by surprise from high places, or leaping while riding a horse to gain momentum. The game takes place in an open world, where players can see the natural environment of Japan, including silver grass forests, forests, and mountains. In the latest trailer, you can see Hitoshi Sakai fighting in the underworld, so be sure to check it out.

  Ghost of Tsushima" information page

  7. Tales of Arise

  
  
  

  (C) BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.

  
  
  • Compatibility: PlayStation 4/Xbox One/Steam
  • Release date: 2020
  • Genre: RPG
  • Price: Undecided
  • Publisher: Namco Bandai Entertainment Inc.
  
  

  The latest title in the popular RPG "Tales of" series. In a world where two stars called "Dana" and "Rena" exist, Rena, with its advanced technology, invades Dana and conquers it, forcing it to be subjugated for 300 years. One day, Alfen, a young man from Dana, and Zion, a girl from Rena, meet and begin a story that will shake the fate of the two stars. The game engine used in this title is "Unreal Engine 4," which has a unique graphic style that combines realistic textures with a cartoon-like feel. In addition, the characters' heads are drawn more realistically, and other features not seen in past titles can be seen throughout the game. The game is a completely new and original work, so it can be enjoyed without any problems even if you have not played the previous works.

  Tales of Arise" information page

  Nintendo Switch

  8. No More Heroes 3

  
  
  

  (C)Marvelous Inc. / Grasshopper Manufacture Inc.

  
  
  • Compatibility: Nintendo Switch
  • Release date: 2020
  • Genre: Undecided
  • Price: Undecided
  • Publisher: Marvelous Inc.
  
  

  The latest title in the "No More Heroes" series, in which the main character Travis Touchdown battles various assassins in his quest to reach the top of the U.S. assassin rankings. Travis stands up to stop the alien "FU" from conquering the earth. Two trailers are currently available, showing the beginning of the story and play footage. The toon-rendered graphics are more polished, and Travis' familiar fighting style of slashing with a beam katana and wrestling techniques is still in place. At the end of the new trailer, Travis says, "Now for a galactic superhero ranking?" so the scale of the story will be the largest ever. However, there is still not much information to go on, so stay tuned for more news.

  No More Heroes 3" Movie Information Page
  
  

  9. Xenoblade Definitive Edition

  
  
  

  (C) 2010-2020 Nintendo / MONOLITHSOFT

  
  
  • Compatibility: Nintendo Switch
  • Release date: 2020
  • Genre: RPG
  • Price: Undecided
  • Maker: Nintendo
  
  

  A remastered version of the RPG "Xenoblade" released on Wii in 2010. The main character Shulk, who has the "divine sword Monado" that can predict the future, throws himself into the battle against the "Giant God Realm" to save it from being threatened by the "Kishin Warriors," mechanical life-forms. The game's overwhelming volume, including an epic storyline, abundant subquests, and challenging elements, was a topic of conversation at the time. Although information on this title is still scarce, the graphics have evolved significantly. Also, "Xenoblade 2" is currently available on Nintendo Switch. It is recommended to play this game before the release of "Xenoblade 2," as it offers a vast field and challenging elements that are just as good as those of "Xenoblade.

  Xenoblade Definitive Edition" information page

  10. SAKUNAHIME of Tenho

  
  
  

  (Licensed to and published by XSEED Games / Marvelous USA, Inc. and Marvelous, Inc.

  
  
  • Compatibility: Nintendo Switch
  • Release date: 2020
  • Genre: Action RPG
  • Price: Undecided
  • Maker: Marvelous
  
  

  An action RPG in which the main character, Sakunahime, fights against "beast demons" on an island called "Hinoe Island" and enjoys a simulation in which rice cultivation is the main activity. The game also features nimble actions, such as the Sakunahime's ability to move at high speed by extending the robe of feathers she wears and grabbing an object in front of her. Rice cultivation is the core of the game, and the quality of the rice harvested is reflected in the strength of the Sakunahime. The developers put a lot of effort into the rice farming, using a rice-growing kit and visiting a local museum, so be sure to pay attention to the rice farming.

  Sakuna Hime of Amaho" information page