If you haven't peeked at the number of releases for games coming out this month, boy let me tell you, it is one serious dozy. Even without taking into account every single game coming out for May, the number of releases that have grabbed my interest is almost too much for my poor wallet to handle. Made worse by the fact that some of these games all drop on the same day.
Dark Souls Remastered (PS4, XBO, PC) - May 25th
While I am still salty at the Switch version of this game getting delayed as it is the version I still plan on getting, Dark Souls Remastered is still slated for release on all other platforms in late May and plenty of folks are still looking forward to it. Even those that have not touched Dark Souls are aware of it thanks to meems and the "Prepare to Die" tagline. Vets will probably be fine but noobs, well, you've heard of the phrase "Live and learn," right? Substitute "Die" for "Live" and that will probably be you first few days with Dark Souls Remastered as you explore, fight bosses and try in vain to flee for your life from your latest nightmare fuel. Just use some common sense and some of those deaths can be avoided.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (NS) - May 4th
Wii U owners have probably played this one back in 2014, but the Switch install base has already managed to surpass Nintendo's previous home console's life time. Basically, a lot of Switch owners will be getting down with the DK crew's tropical adventure for the first time. Some bemoan all the ports the Switch is getting (which is odd since the PS4 and XBO were loaded with ports when they first arrived years ago) but the portable factor of the Switch makes the ports all the more appealing. And getting one of the finest 2D platformers and quite possibly the greatest DKC game (yes, even eclipsing Diddy's Kong Quest) to play at home or anywhere is a huge deal. Tropical Freeze's levels will awe you, wow you and frustrate you. There is zero shame in going to the game's shop to stock up on lives and items to make your life a little easier because Tropical Freeze will kick you in the junk. Repeatedly. If you're the short tempered type, I'd advise against playing this game in handheld mode. Funky Mode will make things easier for new players, being able to take more damage than the other Kongs.
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (NS) - May 18th
Released on the Wii U with a TON of content from the get-go then given a host of DLC. Then the game was released on the 3DS with extra content. As the name suggests, this is the Definitive Edition of Hyrule Warriors as it contains all of the content from the Wii U and 3DS versions of Hyrule Warriors. This was my first time playing a Dynasty Warriors game and I really enjoyed it. They may not be overly complex, but there's some so gratifying about running around a field and laying waste to swarms of enemies. Doing so with the cast from The Legend of Zelda series was a huge draw for me and I'm looking forward to slicing fools up as Toon Link. Also Midna is a beast in this game.
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection (PS4, XBO, NS, PC) - May 29th
It's easy to bag on Capcom these days but every so often they do right by gamers. The Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is one such right. If you're gonna celebrate the 30th anniversary of the most influential fighting series of all time, then this is how you do it. 12 Street Fighter games all in one. Games include the craptastic original Street Fighter, the infinitely superior Street Fighter II, Street Fighter II' Hyper Fighting, my favorite of the Alpha titles, Street Fighter Alpha 3 and Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. Some of the most popular entries such as 3rd Strike, Hyper Fighting, Super Turbo and Alpha 3 feature online play. Whether you're a hardcore or casual fan, this is one Street Fighter anniversary you will not want to miss.
Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 + 2 (NS) - May 22nd
*Sigh* Capcom. You had one job. Just put the both Mega Man Legacy Collection titles on a single 32 GB Switch game card. Yet, because Capcom has to be Capcom, they had to make Legacy Collection one a physical game and Legacy Collection 2 a digital download. There are not enough face palm gifs in the world to expression my irritation at Capcom's idiocy. Regardless, I'm still looking forward to the Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 + 2 on the Switch. Having classic Mega Man games on a Nintendo system just feels right. I mean, get to play Mega Man with the Pro Controller? Oh that is just the best.
Owlboy (PS4, NS) - May 29th
Owlboy has been out digitally for some time now. However, us folks that crave physical media are stroked for the hard copy. A game nearly 10 years in the making, Owlboy casts you as the mute hero Otus, flying about and meeting new characters that aid you in combat and puzzle solving. The game won't take you too long to run through but Owlboy gives you plenty of air space to soar and pixel art style is gorgeous, sporting a more SNES-like visual look as opposed to the overused NES-era retro inspired titles. Xbox One owners wanting a physical Owlboy have sadly gotten the short end of the stick.
Steamworld Dig 2 (PS4, NS) - May 22nd
Lovers of physical media and Steamworld Dig 2, your prayers have been answered. Never played either of the Steamworld titles? Think Dig Dug meets Metroid. Mine the vast underground, uncovering new locals, buy gear and power up your digger. A simple, old-school game at it's core but still plenty of fun. Since I never got around to downloading this when it intentionally released, I'll be grabbing a physical copy.
SEGA Genesis Classics (PS4, XBO) - May 29th
Do we really need yet another Genesis/Mega Drive compilation? Seeing as how AT Games efforts are so poor, yes, yes, an resounding YES! More than 50 games are going to be on the SEGA Genesis Classics anthology including the entire Genesis Shinobi Trilogy, Sonic the Hedgehog 1-3 as well as some titles that were not on the previous Genesis collection such as ToeJam & Earl, ToeJam & Earl: Panic on Funcotron, Gunstar Heroes and Alien Storm. Numerous setting let you tinker with screen resolution or recreate those old CRT scan lines that all the cool compilation releases are using these days. You also get a really cool user interface that'd designed as a gamer's room complete with a SEGA posters on the walls and shelf storing all of the games in this collection. For $30, this game is an absolute steal.
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