STACK #162 April 2018

GAMES PREVIEWS

GAMES

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GOD OF WAR GENRE: ACT-ADV PLATFORM: PS4 RELEASE: 20/04/18 MULTIPLAYER: NO

At long last, Kratos returns! Abandoning Zeus et al and adopting Norse mythology this time 'round, Kratos is now a father to young Atreus. With a new console generation comes a complete reimagining of the series; with our protagonist now wielding a battle axe, the camera has shifted to an over the shoulder view. Kratos also uses a shield that, when he isn't using it in melee, doubles as armour. Expect the frenetic combat the series is known for, as Kratos balances fighting whatever Norse monstrosities are thrown at him with the task of being a father.

Did you know?

Kratos means 'Power' in Ancient Greek

Nintendo are taking DIY to a whole new level with the release of build-it-yourself, customisable cardboard accessories for the Nintendo Switch! Available April 20. NINTENDO LABO

Round out the story of Kazuma Kiryu with Yakuza 6: The Song of Life . The mini-games alone – batting cage, anyone? – will provide hours of fun when Yakuza 6 launches April 17. YAKUZA 6: THE SONG OF LIFE

Young girls are getting ill and awakening as witches, and you must journey with the Hundred Knight to help save the city of Kevala. Revel in the mysteries of T he Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 on April 6. THE WITCH AND THE HUNDRED KNIGHT 2

Giant ogre-like beings have taken over the world and are threatening to render the human race extinct. You are Avil, and it's your job to protect humanity. Fight back on April 10. EXTINCTION

Need a new rogue-like, turn-based RPG in your life? Darkest Dungeon: Ancestral Edition includes all the content from the base game as well as a new hero class and new bosses. Out April 19. DARKEST DUNGEON: ANCESTRAL EDITION

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is a remake of Wonder Boy 3 , and is an adorable side-scrolling platformer you can enjoy on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on April 19. WONDER BOY: THE DRAGON'S TRAP

Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings is the 19th (!?) game in the series, which began over 20 years ago. Hone your alchemy skills once again on April 6. ATELIER LYDIE & SUELLE

A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia takes you back to 878 AD and challenges you to rewrite a crucial moment in history using advanced AI. Coming soon to a PC near you. TOTAL WAR: THRONES OF BRITANNIA

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