In Boston, we’re in the midst of one of the worst heat waves in recent memory. A good way to beat the heat is to stay inside, preferably with some sort of AC or fan to cool you off. This week, while not as busy some, features a decent amount of niche games that will help you forget the humidity outside. Stay cool and game on!
Multiplatform
The Smurfs 2
Game features include:
- Four-Player Co-op: Play with four players on the screen simultaneously.
- Jump in and jump out seamlessly.
- Play as Your Favorite Smurf: Become your favorite Smurf to help bring Smurfette home!
- The Right Smurf for the Right Job: Mix and match the Smurfs you play as - Papa can freeze enemies with his magical potions and Vanity can strike a pose to become a temporary platform to reach new heights!
- Six Worlds to Explore: From the Enchanted Forest to the Spooky Woods, through the streets of New York, to the majestic city of Paris, and everywhere in between.
PCThe Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
An episodic point-and-click adventure game set in the 1960s, revolving around a famous art thief called The Raven. The game is a thrilling crime adventure in three episodes from the creators of "The Book of Unwritten Tales". Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story.
Shadowrun Returns
The year is 2054. Magic has returned to the world, awakening powerful creatures of myth and legend. Technology merges with flesh and consciousness. Elves, trolls, orcs and dwarves walk among us, while ruthless corporations bleed the world dry. You are a shadowrunner – a mercenary living on the fringes of society, in the shadows of massive corporate arcologies, surviving day-by-day on skill and instinct alone. When the powerful or the desperate need a job done, you get it done… by any means necessary. The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.
Rugby Challenge 2: The Lions Tour Edition
Rugby Challenge 2 is a rugby simulation game featuring over 100 licensed teams. The highly anticipated sequel to the 2011 smash hit release, Rugby Challenge, includes a myriad of new features, improvements and fresh content including the addition of the highly anticipated British and Irish Lions 2013 Tour of Australia.
PlaystationStealth Bastard: Tactical Espionage Arsehole Deluxe (PS3/PS Vita)
Stealth Bastard is a deadly stealth platform game with a fast paced twist! Following your birth in a cloning lab, you find yourself trapped in a vast and overwhelming network of dastardly chambers, replete with vicious, yet hilarious, booby traps and deranged robots! Your task is simple; stay out of sight and get to the exit. Persevere to the bitter end and you might just discover the secrets of this vicious world!
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational (PS3)
For those awaiting the console port of the Vita game, Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational, it lands on the PSN this week. The PS3 version features local multiplayer that supports up to four players, as well as new features such as "Real Feel Shot" that works with your PlayStation Move motion controller. If you own the PS Vita version, your DLC is cross-buy and is unlocked in the PS3 version. One of the new features is both PS Vita and PS3 can compete against each other online.
Do Not Fall (PS3)
Do Not Fall is an action-platform game that on the surface might look easy. However, the game is an intense and thrilling adventure. You will need to prove that your reflex is quick enough to avoid disappearing tiles, obstacles, and traps along the way. You're allowed to run, dash and jump but you guessed it, Do Not Fall. Multiplayer is also available if you want to challenge your friends in different game modes.
