The Games Highlights in December
1.12.2022
Translation: machine translated
Whether it's gruesome alien monsters, Marvel superheroes or talking guns, the end of 2022 promises to be brilliant. See which games you can look forward to the most here.
Nothing helps better against the winter cold than a few hot games. There are plenty of them in December with "The Callisto Protocol" or "High on Life". And that's just the top of the Christmas tree. Here are the last gaming highlights of the year.
1 December
"The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution"
If you're not tired of zombies yet and you're looking for a potentially entertaining shooter for your VR goggles, you've come to the right place. The sequel once again puts you in the world inspired by the comic book series of the same name, full of musty undead just waiting to be sifted through by your extensive arsenal of weapons.
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"The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution" is released for Meta Quest 2, PC, PlayStation VR .
December 2
"Need for Speed Unbound"
"Need for Speed Unbound" will be released for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC .
"The Callisto Protocol"
"The Callisto Protocol" will be released for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC .
"Marvel's Midnight Suns"
"Marvel's Midnight Suns" will be released for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
6 December
"Dwarf Fortress"
It is considered one of the most complex games ever. For 16 years, the space dwarf simulation has existed in rudimentary ASCII graphics. For the Steam release, the game will receive real pixel textures for the first time. There is even supposed to be a tutorial. Will that be enough to understand this monumental game?
"Dwarf Fortress" will be released for PC
"Hello Neighbor 2"
As in the first part, the aim is to find out what your extremely suspicious neighbour is up to. To do this, you sneak into his house in search of clues. The neighbour is computer-controlled and learns from your behaviour. This makes for thrills and always new surprises.
"Hello Neighbor 2" will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
8 December
"Chained Echoes"
In this JRPG you can expect an enchanting fantasy world with dragons and mech battle suits. It's all wrapped up in beautiful 16-bit graphics. With your troop of heroes, you travel the vast continent of Valandis to end the war between three kingdoms. You make the acquaintance of legendary air warriors, fight mythical creatures that can hardly be described and solve a few puzzles in between. Apart from the composer, the game is a one-man project.
"Chained Echoes" will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
9 December
"Choo-Choo Charles"
"Choo-Choo Charles" is not lacking in imagination. You control an old locomotive on a freely explorable island while being chased by a nightmarish spider-train named Charles. I mean, if that's not a must-buy, I don't know what is.
"Choo-Choo Charles" comes out for PC
12 December
"High on Life"
When Justin Roiland, co-creator of "Rick & Morty" is involved, you know what you're in for. An alien cartel wants to turn humans into drugs and get high on them. Your task is to prevent this. You are supported by a series of curious, talking weapons. So there should be no shortage of silly sayings on your journey through wondrous worlds.
"High on Life" will be released for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC .
13 December
"Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion"
Shorten the wait for the second part of the "Final Fantasy VII Remake" with the remaster of the prequel. The game was released in 2007 for the Playstation Portable. So a graphical refresh is more than in order. In addition, there is a full dubbing in English and Japanese. The story revolves around Zack Fair, who holds the fate of the planet in his hands. In the remaster, you also learn what connects him to Cloud, the hero from "Final Fantasy VII".
"Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion" will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
15 December
"Aka"
If there's one game to take your mind off Christmas stress, it's "Aka". You slip into the body of a cuddly red panda. With him, you explore the lovingly designed island, talk to the strange inhabitants, build shelters or tend your garden. For even more relaxation, chill out in your bathtub heated by hot springs.
"Aka" appears on the screen.
"Aka" will be released for Switch and PC .
Philipp Rüegg
Senior Editor
Philipp.Rueegg@digitecgalaxus.chAs a child, I wasn't allowed to have any consoles. It was only with the arrival of the family's 486 PC that the magical world of gaming opened up to me. Today, I'm overcompensating accordingly. Only a lack of time and money prevents me from trying out every game there is and decorating my shelf with rare retro consoles.
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