New PlayStation Games for Feb. 21: 'Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin,' 'Ys Origin' and 'Malicious Fallen' Lead the Pack
PlayStation 4 (PS4) and PS VR owners are in for a real treat this week as Feb. 21 onward is packed with highly anticipated titles that are sure to appeal to each type of gamer. From remastered classics to point-and-click puzzle games, players are in for hours of exciting play.
The week's "The Drop" features two PS VR and 12 PS4 titles, and "Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin" is one of the most-awaited games. Contrary to its predecessor which was a 2D platformer, the upcoming installment immerses players in virtual reality (VR) as they fill in the shoes of Raz, a new psychonaut who uses both telekinesis and pyrokinesis to solve puzzles and save Truman Zanotto. The title aims to bridge the gap between "Psychonauts" and the future sequel "Psychonauts 2."
Another title worth watching out for is "Ys Origin." Originally a classic 2006 game by Nihon Falcom, it follows the story of the twin goddesses Reah and Feena who are nowhere to be found, with which their absence would mean the fall of Ys. The player controls Yunica, a melee fighter, or Hugo, a magic-wielder, to search for the missing goddesses and bring peace back.
From the PS3 and PS Vita platforms, the Malicious saga arrives on the PS4 as "Malicious Fallen," carrying both "The Slayer" and "Rebirth" chapters and new content "Pursuit" and "Demise." As a Spirit Vessel, the player dons a special black mantle that changes form while in battle, aiding him to rid the world of the Malicious.
Aside from those three, other titles that debut this week include "A Pixel Story," "ACA NeoGeo Neo Turf Masters," "Beserk and the Band of the Hawk," "Chime Sharp," "Clouds & Sheep 2," "Mervils: A VR Adventure," "Night in the Woods," "Typoman," "Vaccine," "Warhammer 40K: Deathwatch" and "Warhammer Quest."
"The Drop" features new content for the PlayStation family every Tuesday. Aside from games, it also provides news of other media such as music and video.
