And before you know it, it's already March. Time flies when you're having fun, and 2018 has been pretty good for PlayStation games so far. This month, that trend's looking to continue with something for just about everyone. From remasters of classics to sprawling Japanese role-playing games, let's go ahead and break down which titles we're most looking forward to.
DJMax Respect (PS4 Exclusive)
Publisher: Sony
Developer: Rocky Studio
Release date: 6th March, 2018
Got rhythm? Because you're gonna need it. Fresh out of South Korea and heading to Europe for the first time on PlayStation, DJMax Respect demands your, er, respect. As with most modern rhythm games, this one can be as challenging as you want it to be, with the hardest difficulties offering up some true finger-breaking, brain-melting action. The release features close to 150 different music tracks, all of them remastered.
Devil May Cry HD Collection
Publisher: Capcom
Developer: Capcom
Release date: 13th March, 2018
Dante's back for another three-game romp, this time on PS4. Featuring Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3, this could turn out to be an enticing package if you missed out on the PS3 collection. As far as we're concerned, Devil May Cry 3 is still one of the greatest action games ever made, and while Devil May Cry 2 is, in a word, sh*te, the original Devil May Cry has an eerie Resident Evil-ness about it that's worth experiencing.
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Burnout Paradise Remastered
Publisher: EA
Developer: Criterion Games
Release date: 16th March, 2018
The long-rumoured remaster of Criterion’s beloved open world racer is just a couple of weeks away, and we’re very much looking forward to getting behind the wheel once again. Burnout Paradise Remastered features polished visuals, all the major DLC, and an intact soundtrack. With a distinct lack of arcade racing games on PS4, this is perfect timing, and we can’t wait to boost around Paradise City with Avril Lavigne blaring out the speakers.
Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft
Release date: 20th March, 2018
We couldn't tell you why it's taken so long for Assassin's Creed Rogue to make it to PS4, but if you've been hankering for more stealthy stabbings, then be safe in the knowledge that Rogue is a solid Assassin's Creed game. It puts a spin on the formula by having you play as a Templar, and it's got the cool pirate ship bits from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.
Attack on Titan 2
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Developer: Omega Force
Release date: 20th March, 2018
Teenagers flying through the air using elaborate boost devices! Super creepy giants with a lust for human flesh! It can only be the new Attack on Titan game. Attack on Titan 2 looks set to build on what its predecessor did right, with more characters, a revamped structure, and a crazy amount of back-of-the-neck-slashing action. People seem to be sleeping on this one a little, but it has all the makings of a fine anime adaptation.
A Way Out
Publisher: EA
Developer: Hazelight
Release date: 23rd March, 2018
"F*ck the Oscars!" we hear your cry in rabid support of A Way Out director Josef Fares. The guy's incredible speech at The Game Awards last year was probably the best marketing that his title has received, but let's not forget that this is shaping up to be a unique adventure in its own right. A Way Out's focus on co-op means the whole thing is playable with a mate, and an emphasis on story means we could get some memorable characters thrown into the mix.
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom (PS4 Console Exclusive)
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Developer: Level-5
Release date: 23rd March, 2018
It's just bloody gorgeous to look at, innit? Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom seems to be another lovingly crafted adventure from the folks at Level-5, complete with a brilliantly detailed world and an overhauled action-based battle system. Join wee cat-eared prince Evan on his journey to become king as he bests beasts and gathers allies. The formula's also been expanded with kingdom building and even real-time strategy skirmishes. God knows how many hours this one'll last you.
Far Cry 5
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft
Release date: 27th March, 2018
Remember when Ubisoft was building up to Far Cry 5's reveal and it was all creepy American cults out in the middle of nowhere? And ever since it's just been GUNS, GUNS, GUNS, EXPLOSIONS, DOGS, SPEEDBOATS, GUNS? Yeah, the original marketing plan may have gone out the window and this is definitely starting to look like more Far Cry, but we're sure it'll still turn out to be a blast. Here's hoping it measures up to Ubisoft's recent open world triumphs.
MLB The Show 18 (PS4 Exclusive)
Publisher: Sony
Developer: Sony San Diego Studio
Release date: 27th March, 2018
The latest instalment in Sony’s annual sporting smash hit, MLB The Show 18 steps up to bat ahead of the new season of America’s game. With New York Yankees hot shot Aaron Judge taking the cover slot, the jury is still out on how much of an upgrade this edition will actually be. The developer’s promising an expanded Road to the Show mode, while thousands of new gameplay animations and a revamped hitting system promise to make the on-field action more realistic than ever before. It’s certainly sounding like iteration rather than innovation at this stage.
March is looking pretty stacked, but what games are you most looking forward to playing? Vote in our poll, and then feed us your thoughts in the comments section below.
Which PS4 game are you most looking forward to in March 2018? (136 votes)
- A Way Out
- Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered
- Attack on Titan 2
- Burnout Paradise Remastered
- Devil May Cry HD Collection
- DJMax Respect
- Far Cry 5
- MLB The Show 18
- Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
- Other
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Really good month actually. Burnout Paradise and MLB The Show 18 for me.
EDIT: Oh, and A Way Out!
Nice Evangelion reference in the sub header there
So many games that I want, but due to financials I'll only get Titan Quest for now.
I have pre-ordered Burnout Paradise Remastered and Far Cry 5 (Gold Edition) - although NOT for the Playstation and these are the only 2 games of March I am looking forward too.
I ended up voting for Far Cry 5 - purely because that is a new game and I have the original Burnout Paradise on my PS3 (and Xbox One too for that matter as its BC). Seeing the Burnout in 4k is something I am looking forward to but its not a totally new experience - the DLC content will be for me but Far Cry 5 has more appeal being a completely 'new' game.
Good month. Ni No Kuni 2 for me.
Strong month, although lots of remasters. Ni no kuni for me, just want to wait for reviews first to make sure the charm of the first hasnt been lost! With Yakuza and God of War in April, Detroit in May and possibly Spiderman in the Summer, Sony is as it again with ridiculously strong 1st party releases/3rd party exclusives
On the release date, I will buy Devil May Cry HD because I never played the original trilogy, shame, I know. There is a huge possibility of Ni no Kuni 2 as well because I loved the first game, but i'm still not totally convinced about the sequel.
I will wait a little bit for the other games.
Ni No Kuni 2 and A Way Out for me. Wow, lots of remasters in March.
Far Cry 5 and Burnout Paradise
Ni no kuni 2 for me, and maybe devil may cry hd collection, I need to play dmc4 ps4 remaster first though.
I've got too much a backlog to get any of these, but I must AoT looks interesting and like it has a lot of cool potential. Ni No Kuni II looks amazing. I didn't beat the first game though. Should I finish that one first?
Also anything different about the PS4 DMC collection as opposed to the PS3 one? Better graphics or coat physics or something like that?
Some games here that I might be interested in, but nothing that I'm super eager to get.
Just Ni No Kuni 2 for me.
Burnout Paradise, DMC HD Collection & Far Cry 5 can wait for price drops.
Maybe DJ Max but that can wait.
'The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2' (March 27th), the first game was lots of fun for me, so I'll definitely pick this one up.
'MLB The Show 18' too perhaps. I do enjoy sports games, but have never tried a baseball game. I'm intrigued by this. I just hope it has a good tutorial for people new to this franchise and sport.
'Surviving Mars' (March 15th) could be interesting. It's a colony-builder made by the Tropico developers, so the console version should be OK. However, I'm not particularly keen to play PC games on console. Aven Colony was an exception, since they treated the console version with great care and respect. Will wait and see.
'TT Isle of Man - Ride on the Edge' (March 6th), could also be interesting. A motorcycle game based on a legendary real-world event. It's a sim-arcade racing game. However, this too is aimed at the PC, so I don't really trust the PS4 version, especially not for the regular PS4. I will wait and see how it turns out on console.
Ni No Kuni 2 is on my wishlist as well, but I don't have the time to play a lengthy RPG right now, I have too many story-driven games going already, that I need to finish.
A Way Out is the one I'm most looking forward to, but it probably won't be March when I get it
YEEEES, Ni No Kuni 2, finally.
I will finally learn more Japanese then, haha.
Wow, I didn't realize a lot of these titles were coming out this month. March is surprisingly a great time for gamers!
@Bonbonetti MLB is pretty good if you're new to the sport. You can adjust lots of sliders to get the difficulty where you want it, and you'll pick it all up pretty quick.
Looks like a good month to attack the backlog. Things start picking up in April, though.
MLB The Show for me. Even if it's just an incremental upgrade, this a series you can count to deliver a great game every year. Don't think there's a sports game out there that captures the essence of the sport the way The Show does.
I know this is going to sound like a troll comment, but hopefully people know me by now that I’m not that kind of guy, but .... this month isn’t really doing much for me. *shrug *
It seems like a down month compared to Yakuza 6 and God of War next month.
Ni No Kuni is the closest I see to a possible eventual purchase but I never played the first and it will have to wait for now. I’ve never played a Far Cry game either. I might actually be more interested in that Fear Effect game and the Injustice 2 Complete Edition coming out.
I'm looking forward to Devil May Cry HD Collection, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, and Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered.
Also maybe Far Cry 5, I still need to get around to playing the earlier entries in the series first.
Stacked next couple of months. Ni No Kuni 2 for me! Two two week vacation at work from Match 23 to April 6 to play. Also been shamelessly addicted to Dark Souls 3 at the moment.
Ni No Kuni II preordered, but I am extremely curious to find out more about Bravo Team for PSVR.
And on top of all this weve also got bloodbourne and ratchet and clank. The snow might aswell carry on falling
Ni No Kuni 2 easily, but I won't be getting it for at least a couple of months unfortunately. Really looking forward to A Way Out as well!
No No Kuni 2 is on my radar but I wanna get through what I'm playing before God Of War in April
A Way Out is what I'm most excited for, I think. Also tempted by Far Cry 5, Burnout: Paradise and the DMC collection. Not to mention Sea of Thieves being among a stellar line up of March's Xbox Game Pass as well as Bloodborne and Ratchet & Clank being on PS+. You've even got a new Kirby game on Switch if that's your cup of tea.
March has something for everyone, surely!
@get2sammyb Thanks! That's great to hear. I'm really itching for a new sports game, especially something I haven't played before, and this is such an iconic franchise for PlayStation.
Because I am still stuck in my huge backlog I will only buy A Way Out. Game looks very interesting and we need more coop games this days.
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