STACK #240 October 2024

GAMING PREVIEWS

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OCTOBER

DRAGON BALL: SPARKING! ZERO It’s time for the fourth instalment in the Dragon Ball Sparking! action battle game series, which we previously knew in the west as Budokai Tenkaichi. We’ll once again battle legendary characters – both new and returning – as we relive epic battle moments from throughout the much-loved series, or create our own custom clashes and share them with the world online. UNTIL DAWN A bunch of teenagers, and a cabin in the woods. What could possibly go wrong? As any horror buff will tell you, lots, for on their remote mountain getaway, twin sisters apparently die at the hand of a mysterious figure. Yes, the classic, star-studded – Rami Malek, Hayden Panettiere, Peter Stormare, and more - PS4 horror-meets-mystery has been rebuilt, harnessing all of the PS5’s many powers. MULTIPLAYER 4/10/24

METAPHOR: REFANTAZIO A whole new role-playing IP from revered Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series director Katsura Hashino, prepare to be let loose in a medieval fantasy realm that mirrors the real world. The king has been assassinated, and chaos now rules the land. The throne’s successor will be decided via a tournament, which is where our protagonist, also on their own journey, comes into play. SILENT HILL 2 The latest in the Silent Hill saga, this is an update of 2001’s epic Silent Hill 2 , which is widely regarded as the highlight of the series. A single player, third-person survival horror experience, protagonist James receives a letter from his deceased wife, and heads to where they shared many memories, hoping to see her one more time. Here he encounters a woman who is strangely similar to her... MULTIPLAYER

UNDISPUTED It’s been a while between bouts when it comes to state-of-the-art boxing games, but Undisputed is here to change that. Its epic action brings us true-to-life visuals, over 60 punches, and an unrivalled roster of more than 70 real-world licensed boxers from different governing bodies. Play from amateur right up to champion in the career mode, or battle it out with others locally or online. FINAL FANTASY I-VI COLLECTION ANNIVERSARY EDITION Final Fantasy is one of the longest running RPG series around, dating back to 1987, and now the first six games have been remastered for this neat physical package. All six of them hit our screens with updated 2D pixel graphics, as well as an option for a rearranged soundtrack. All benefit from modernised user interfaces, and many extras, while a pixel character sticker sheet is also included in the box. MULTIPLAYER 8/10/24

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WHAT’S COMING IN

ASSASSIN’S CREED SHADOWS Prepare for the next instalment in the storied series to take us to 16th century Japan, during the Azuchi Momoyama era. We’ll step into the footwear of two distinct characters whose stories intertwine - one is a Japanese shinobi named Naoe, while the second is a real-life historical samurai, Yasuke. They’ll set out discover their common destiny, while ushering in a whole new era for Japan.

MARIO & LUIGI: BROTHERSHIP The brothers are set to return in a cool, all-new episode of their classic turn-based RPG adventures. The pair set sail on Shipshape Island - aka "the Brothership" - to the vast world of Concordia and explore various islands, ranging from tropical rainforests to bustling cities. They’ll meet new friends to help on their journey and encounter familiar Mushroom Kingdom faces such as Peach and Bowser.

FARMING SIMULATOR 25 It’ll be time to get your tractor running and head out to the fields once again with the latest instalment of this runaway hit simulation. This year’s model will pack more machinery than ever from over 150 international farming brands, as you build your farming empire alone or cooperatively. From Asia to North America

to Europe, there’ll be plenty of scope for different crops, livestock, and a lot more.

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