We werent all that excited about Scalebound until we found out who was developing it. Platinum Games is an odd breed indeed, but theyve got serious, all-out action pedigree. Vanquish, Bayonetta and Metal Gear Solid: Revengeance are some of the most creative and tightly controlled third-person action games around. Super-human protagonists, inventive combat mechanics and a blistering combat speed are all Platinum signatures. Stylistically, Scalebound evokes a punk metal blend of The Last Guardian, God of War, and Shadow of the Colossusall Sony IP. Competition is a good thing. Microsoft needs an edgy, fast-paced fighting game to compete with PS4s Bloodborne and timed-exclusive Hellblade. This is Platinum Games' first hardcore focus on fantasy. Trailers and interviews imply giant monsters, dragon-riding and potential co-op. Those sure look like other good-guy dragons charging that Hydra in Scalebounds cinematic trailer. We know the game centers on large-scale action sequences where you fight alongside your very own dragon companion. On an official Xbox website, the game's synopsis mentions fearsome creatures, including a formidable dragonand the bond you forge with this awesome predator will prove crucial to the survival of both worlds. It sounds like this dragon friendship might be something you actually earn and nurture. How we wield that relationship is anyones guess at this point.