10 Video Games That Could Secretly Dominate 2019
This year's shortlist for surprise gaming masterpieces.
Towards the tail-end of 2017 and early months of 2018, Sony Santa Monica's unbelievably successful masterpiece, God Of War, was not being talked about. Details about the game were scarce and footage was sparse, almost worryingly so for a game that would release in four months time. Then, only a few weeks before release, press got their hands on it, and what began as a title devoid of hype became one of the generation's most sought-after releases.
Almost one year later, we can see how influential God Of has become. Snagging numerous game of the year awards, Sony Santa Monica's quiet approach to releasing the game meant that it was not only one of the biggest sleeper hits of last year, but the generation as a whole. So, with this in mind, what will be 2018's God Of War?
From the return of once-dormant franchises to the launch of new, interesting game concepts, 2019's list of lesser talked about upcoming titles has some serious potential heavy hitters that, as of now, a lot of gamers are definitely sleeping on.
10. Code Vein
While it's definitely cliche to produce the typical "it's Dark Souls meets *insert quirky sub-category*" line, it's hard not to see the potential in Code Vein's interesting interpretation of the Soulsborne genre. Crossing FromSoftware's iconic approach to difficulty with the style, flair and spectacle of anime, this tough RPG looks like it could be a slam dunk for fans of challenging games while also embracing a more visually-diverse palette.
Unfortunately, the game's currently escaping player awareness, especially with the upcoming Surge 2 and the recent release of FromSoftware's highly-anticipated Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice dominating the space it looks to enter this year. However, the latter of these two titles could ensure that Code Vein finds its fan following.
Sekiro marks a new venture for Fromsoftware, with the traditional RPG focus of Dark Souls and Bloodborne shifting towards a more streamlined action game that trades skill points and weapon upgrades for stealth and traversal. With the stage set for a game to fill the void for Froms fans disappointed by Sekiro's change up, Code Vein feels like the perfect fit.
After all, as much as it pains to say, Code Vein is Dark Souls meets anime, and that's a mouth-watering concept that's sure to entice hardcore souls fans.