Here we are once again ending another month of brilliant game releases. Now entering May, there are more games to highlight for your consideration. However, we’ll give a quick recap of how April went. Last month had some solid releases with the controversial release of Stellar Blade containing exquisite swordplay with a protagonist that could rival 2B from Nier Automata.
We also got our hands on Sker Ritual which was practically a homage to Call of Duty‘s classic zombies mode. We got the newest game from the creators of the Ori games. No Rest For The Wicked launched into early access, giving us a hardcore adventure with their beautiful art style. Finally, we got to see the release of stop-motion adventure game, Harold Halibut showing us a wonderful journey in space.
Now we look towards May when more games are set to release. We have a few ports coming to numerous platforms. One such port is PlayStation’s samurai adventure game that was highly received on release. Alongside these are some exclusives, indie games, and a free-to-play game returning. Well let’s not delay any further, here are eight games to look out for in May (2024).
Undead Inc.
The first game on our list is a management sim called Undead Inc., developed by Rightsized Games. In Undead Inc. you’ll be in charge of a high-tech facility that aims to push the boundaries of science and medicine. However, to achieve greatness, you’ll have to leave ethics at the door. Begin your building your “legitimate” business when Undead Inc. releases on May 2nd for PC.
Build, manage staff, conduct research, and trade in cutting-edge medical treatments and bleeding-edge bioweapons.
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Undead Inc. has you establish and manage a local subsidiary of the Endswell Medical Corporation. You’ll be tasked with constructing and enlarging your offices and research facilities. You’ll choose from multiple starting locations that offer different challenges alongside unique biomes. Maintain your control by satisfying corporate demands by increasing profits by any means necessary. This will involve researching unethical practices like illicit bacteria and viruses to create groundbreaking treatments and bioweapons. However, you’ll have to successfully manage your staff to progress.
To stay on top, you’ll need to regulate the level of suspicion surrounding your business. This will include securing your staff’s loyalty, influencing politicians through bribery/intimidation, keeping the police at bay, and staying two steps ahead of your competition. Alongside the suspicion levels, you’ll also handle the horrific experiments underground. Equip your staff with the right equipment to venture off to hazardous areas keeping external disturbances at bay. Don’t worry if you’re losing control, Undead Inc. works like a roguelike where what you’ve learned can carry over to the next franchise you’ll build.
Venture to the Vile
For any fans of Metroidvania’s our next pick might be for you. Developed by Studio Cut To Bits, Venture to the Vile is a new 2.5D Metroidvania set in the strange town of Rainybrook. Embark on this captivating narrative adventure as you plot around meeting friends and foes as you look for a missing person. Venture into the Vile when Venture to the Vile releases on May 7th for PC.
Embark on a captivating narrative quest while encountering a quirky and memorable ensemble of characters in your search for your missing best friend
What We Know About Venture to the Vile
In Venture to the Vile, you play an unnamed hero, tasked with saving the town of Rainybrook. After encountering a horrifying monstrosity, he returns to Rainybrook taken over by the creatures. The townspeople task you in saving the town by investigating the cause of the outbreak. You’ll also be searching for your missing friend Luella while dealing with the different Vile you encounter. On the way, you’ll meet intriguing characters with stories to discover and various quests to complete. Venture to the Vile offers multiple endings, will you solve the mystery of the Vile or let them corrupt you?
Explore a whimsically sinister world filled with mystery that changes dynamically based on the time of day and weather conditions. Jump, swing, and fight your way through dangerous enemies as you explore a carefully crafted 2.5D world full of puzzles to solve and secrets to discover. Use abilities given to you by your encounter with the Vile that’ll help you uncover new dynamic areas, discover new unique bosses, and gain upgrades. Every boss fight is unique and requires all your abilities learned on your adventure to defeat them. Discover the many hidden effects triggered by dynamic weather, day/night cycles, and more. Side quests, items, and more will unlock at certain times or under specific conditions, so there will always be something new to explore and discover.
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut
Next, is a former PlayStation exclusive which helped boost the desire for samurai adventures. Developed by Sucker Punch Productions, Ghost of Tsushima is the epic tale of a samurai protecting his home. Enjoy the full experience of Ghost of Tsushima including all DLC and the cooperative multiplayer mode. Start the adventure on a new platform when Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut releases on May 16th for PC.
A storm is coming, venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut on PC
What We Know About Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut
Play through the story as Jin Sakai, a courageous samurai warrior taking on the Mongol invasion of Tsushima. As one of the last surviving members of his clan, Jin will do whatever it takes to protect his people and reclaim his home. You’ll meet numerous allies during the journey, ready to help you against Khotun Khan and his forces. Throughout the story, watch Jin struggle to set aside his traditions in favour of a more honourable path, the path of the Ghost. Continue the adventure with the Iki Island DLC set after the events of the main story.
With Ghost of Tsushima coming to PC, there are a bunch of improvements and features that come with the port. Experience Ghost of Tsushima with unlocked framerates and graphical options tailored to a wide range of hardware from high-end PCs to portable PC gaming devices. There’s support for Ultrawide (21:9), Super Ultrawide (32:9) and (48:9) Triple Monitor support. Boost the performance with upscaling and frame generation technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3 and Intel XeSS. NVIDIA Reflex and image quality-enhancing NVIDIA DLAA are also supported. Updated language options to Japanese lip sync are made available thanks to being rendered in real-time by your PC. Finally, choose how you control the action with either a DualSense controller or with customizable mouse and keyboard controls.
System Shock
Similar to our last pick, we have another game port but this time it’s a PC game that’s coming to consoles. Developed by Nightdive Studios, the System Shock remake is finally coming to consoles after releasing almost a year on PC. The classic genre-defining Sci-Fi adventure returns with a whole new coat of paint. Now almost 20 years after the original game release, System Shock is finally coming to consoles for the first time. Play this iconic adventure when it releases on May 21st for PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Witness the rebirth of one of the greatest and most influential games ever created.
What We Know About System Shock
Rebuilt from the ground up with the Unity Engine, enjoy a complete remake of the genre-defining classic from 1994. The story of System Shock takes place on Citadel Station, you play as a hacker caught up in a psychotic AI’s rampage. The AI known as SHODAN has taken control, turning the crew into an army of cyborgs and mutants. Explore the non-linear story at your own pace as you navigate through the depths of Citadel Station to stop SHODAN and avert humanity’s destruction.
System Shock is a first-person action adventure that employs RPG elements. Your actions directly impact the story whether in small or larger ways. In combat, you can use ranged and melee weapons alongside the environment, though it’s dependent on skill. The remake combines the cult gameplay with all-new HD visuals, updated controls, overhauled interface, and new sound & music. The game also sees the return of the original voice actor of SHODAN, one of gaming’s most iconic villains.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Next, we have a game that’s been highly anticipated for the last few years. Developed by Ninja Theory, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II will finally be in our game libraries this month. Join Senua again as she embarks on a relentless journey of survival amid the myths and trials of Viking Iceland. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II releases on May 21st for PC and Xbox Series X.
Experience a tale of resilience and hope amidst a world filled with darkness and despair.
What We Know About Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Return to the violent world of Hellblade in Senua’s second harrowing adventure. This time she’ll be aiming to liberate those who have suffered under the yoke of tyranny. In order to do so, Senua must conquer not only the darkness that lurks in the world but also the one that resides with herself. Immerse yourself in Senua’s saga’s compelling new chapter, masterfully narrated through cinematic immersion, stunningly lifelike visuals, and enthralling soundscapes.
Built entirely on Unreal Engine 5, Hellblade II aims to provide an adventure worthy of the next generation. The combat has been reworked to make every fight intense. Some fights will contain grand set pieces like the giant scenario that was shown to us last year. Regardless, Hellblade II’s combat is centred around being a cinematic experience that has you so immersed that you think you’re watching a masterpiece of cinema.
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
We have another game getting a remaster in May with Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. Nintendo brings back one of Mario’s greatest adventures to their current console. The story stays the same but the remaster adds fresh visuals and updated features. Play the fantastic adventure of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door when it releases on May 23rd for Nintendo Switch.
Impress the audience in the stage of combat to prevail
What We Know About Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
In Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, the sinister X-Nauts have arrived, searching for a hidden treasure behind the Thousand Year Door. Embark as Mario through a vibrant paper-crafted world as he recruits allies to beat the X-Nauts to the treasure. Mario will encounter various interesting folks, like the upbeat and studious Goombella or the shy but determined Koops. Some of these characters will need your help with their own quests before joining your party. Use abilities Mario has gained thanks to his predicament of being turned into paper due to a curse. Transform into a plane to traverse vast chasms or rotate sideways to squeeze through tight spaces.
Twenty years after the original game on the Nintendo GameCube, the remaster contains revamped graphics, an updated soundtrack, and numerous gameplay additions. Things, like updated quick-travel pipes and a Partner Ring to swap characters in a jiffy, have been added. There are some additional improvements too, visit the Battle Master if you need help with combat, access a hint system if you’re stuck, equip the Nostalgic Tunes badge to play using the original soundtrack, and more!
Multiversus
The next pick is the free-to-play platform fighter Multiversus, developed by Player First Games. Originally released in Beta last year, it was taken off online stores and the servers were shut down. Now it’s ready for full release with the previous roster returning alongside new characters. Get ready to fight when Multiversus releases on May 28th for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Create some of the most unique matchups for a fighting game
What We Know About Multiversus
The roster for Multiversus works similarly to Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros where the entire roster is themed after multiple IPs. Play as characters from all across the Warner Bros lineup. Previous starting roster characters return alongside the seasonal additions. These include Iron Giant, Superman, Bugs Bunny, Black Adam, Rick and Morty, and more. There will also be new characters coming though none have been confirmed yet. However, characters will receive new attacks and moves alongside general character reworks that’ll spice up gameplay.
Alongside new characters, we’re also getting brand new stages that’ll be themed after a Warner Bros property. So far two have been revealed, Townsville Hall (Powerpuff Girls) and The Laboratory (Dexter’s Laboratory). Multiversus will also have a new look to the game due to it now running on Unreal Engine 5. There will also be some form of PvE mode that will offer additional ways of playing and will provide unique rewards. Most likely after launch, Multiversus will continue its seasonal plans with new characters, stages, and cosmetics available either via update or battle pass.
Capes
Our final pick for May is a superhero strategy game called Capes, developed by Spitfire Interactive. In this turn-based strategy game, Superheros clash in a city ruled by villains. Recruit a formidable team of heroes ready to take back the city using numerous superpowers. Become the city’s heroes when Capes releases on May 29th for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.
Use numerous powers in combat alongside devastating ultimate moves unique to each character
What We Know About Capes
After fighting for truth and justice for many years, eventually, the supervillains were victorious. They took over and created a dystopian city where developing superpowers is a crime. Twenty years later, a new team of heroes will rise to take on the supervillain overlords. Play through a collection of campaign and patrol missions where you’ll face a multitude of villains. In side missions, you’ll be able to unlock additional heroes, gain skill points, tackle challenges, and gain a deeper understanding of your character’s backstories.
Essentially, Capes plays similar to turn-based strategy games like XCOM where you’ll position your units and use abilities to take out enemies. Recruit heroes to your roster with their own unique powers, backstories, and designs. Every hero plays differently meaning you won’t play each character the same and will have to adapt their powers and abilities in your strategies. In each mission, you’ll take four heroes into battle, each hero will gain a unique team-up ability from each of their allies, allowing them to work together to take advantage of their unique powers. The combat isn’t based on random numbers or lurking behind cover. Instead, the choices you make with your powers will decide the outcome of the mission.
Have any other games you’ve got your eye on during May? Let us know in the comments below!
