The Week In Games: Off The Chain!

It’s almost September, and you know what that means. It’s time to ride the cybernetic battle cat of your dreams into the alien frey. Huzzah!

PlatinumGames’ newest Nintendo exclusive is finally here, and it looks like it might actually live up to the hype. I still don’t really understand what the game is about, but the main characters are very attractive and the stylized combat looks like a rip-roarin’ good time. Kotaku’s own Mike Fahey is already enjoying the game, so it’s certainly a title that should be on your radar if you own a Switch and are in need of an over-the-top adventure.

Knights and Bikes in action — *Knights and Bikes* in action Gif: Foam Sword

While I’m planning on picking up Astral Chain on day one, I’m actually most excited about the release of a little game called Knights and Bikes by the fine folks over at Foam Sword. The hand-painted look of the game, along with its focus on both couch and online co-op, really speaks to me. Not to mention it stars adorable British kids with a pet goose, so… it’s probably going to be GOTY.

Aside from those two standouts, players can also scare themselves senseless in the new Blair Witch game for Xbox and PC. And it seems Bubsy is back. Again. Because I guess they made enough money from the last one to warrant a sixth entry in the series. Cool.