Jump Force
- Developer: Spike Chunsoft
- Publisher: Bandai Namco Games
- Platforms: PS4
- Release: February 15, 2019
If you’re looking for a new fighting game then we suggest checking out Jump Force. This is a brand new video game title from developers Spike Chunsoft that seems to be tapping into all sorts of popular franchises. Players can so far expect to see a few familiar faces.Some of the franchises that will be added into the mix are Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, Naruto, and Death Note. The premise will be based around a new evil that has blurred the lines between these franchise worlds. However, the game narrative itself is not the most thrilling story we’ve ever come across. It more or less takes a backseat to thee combat which is what the game is about anyways. If you want to hear our thoughts about the game then we suggest going through our Before You Buy upload posted up above.
Kill la Kill The Game: IF
- Developer: APLUS
- Publisher: ARC System Works
- Platforms: PS4, NS, PC
- Release: 2019
If you enjoy the anime series, Kill la Kill then you won’t want to miss out on its upcoming video game, Kill la Kill The Game: IF. The title is being developed under Aplus who has previously brought out Little Witch Academy: Chamber of Time, River City: Rival Showdown and A.W.: Phoenix Festa. Likewise, the publisher who is help bringing the game out, ARC System Works is well-known for fighting titles with the BlazBlue series along with the recently successful Dragon Ball FighterZ. So far we know that Kill la Kill The Game: IF will contain an arena battle style of gameplay and it will apparently help flesh out the anime story in areas that have since been kept secret to fans. Unfortunately, that’s all the information we were given out yet as the title has been pretty undercover regarding what all gamers can expect. So far, Kill la Kill The Game: IF doesn’t seem to be releasing on the Xbox One platform but you can still pick it up on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC sometime this year.
Shovel Knight Showdown
- Developer: Yacht Club Games
- Publisher: Yacht Club Games
- Platforms: PC, PS3, PS4, XBO, NS
- Release: April 9, 2019
While not a standalone title, Shovel Knight Showdown is an upcoming expansion coming to Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, the complete edition of Shovel Knight. Developers Yacht Club Games managed to release a massive video game hit with the 8-bit style platformer and it’s finally getting its fighting expansion focused release this year. The expansion is adding a battle mode to the game with three game modes for players to enjoy. You’ll have your standard game mode where the last man standing is considered the winner at the end of the round along with a game mode that’s all about grabbing as much loot as possible during battles.
There are a total of sixteen characters being tossed into the game including Shovel Knight, Shield Knight, Propeller Knight, Treasure Knight, Goldarmor, and Reize Seatlan, basically the various heroes and villains from the game. Shovel Knight Showdown modes will also support up to four players which would make it great to face against friends otherwise you can add in AI opponents. It’s worth pointing out, however, that the multiplayer supported is local only which means you’re out of luck if you wanted to jump online for some multiplayer action. Also, if you don’t own Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, which you should it’s a great game, you can still expect this title to release as a standalone game as well.
Fantasy Strike
- Developer: Sirlin Games
- Publisher: Sirlin Games
- Platforms: PC
- Release: 2019
Fantasy Strike is already a video game title you may have tried out as it’s been around since 2017 through only as a an early access game. Developed under indie game developers, Sirlin Games, Fantasy Strike is intended to be a fun experience for those who may not have picked up fighting games in the past. You’re getting characters who are unique to the game and have their own various classes and techniques but it won’t be a complex title to figure out. If you dislike figuring out the button combinations to perform and execute a specific move then Fantasy Strike’s mechanics may be more intriguing with a simple one to two button combinations. As mentioned, the game has already been out into the market on Steam through early access and it’s been pretty well-received by gamers. As it stands, the title is slated to launch sometime within the first quarter of this year and with it, the developers are bringing in a new single-player focused content.
