It hasn't even been two weeks into the New Year, and you are probably already debating the games that are going to rock—and flounder—this year. We don't blame you if you are. A lot is coming out in 2020, and you want to have an idea of what to save up for, and what you can forget about.
Fortunately, we are here to help you with this process. Triple-AAA titles are expensive, and you want to make sure you are getting prepared to buy the right ones. So, without further wait, here are the five titles we are excited for in 2020, and the ones we aren't.
10 Excited For: Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Let's just get this one out of the way now. We know that you all have been waiting a good five years for this one (since it was unveiled at E3 2015). Well, the wait looks as if it is about to be over. This game is slated for a March 3, 2020 release.
The story of Final Fantasy 7 is one of legend. Even with the graphical limitations of the 90s, the game and story still hold up. Now we get a nice sleek update to the original. Looking at what Capcom did with Resident Evil 2, we cannot bear the excitement of what is to come for this remake.
9 Not-So-Excited For: The Walking Dead: Saints And Sinners
How many of these do we have to go through? Whether it be the show or Overkills's 2018 title, this franchise's video games have been lackluster at best. The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners is set to be in a VR format.
However, we cannot seem to shake the fact that we are going to see more of the same: mediocre storytelling with a Left For Dead-knock-off feeling. For many, the show has overstayed its welcome, and we think Saints and Sinners will not even be invited for dinner when it releases in late January.
8 Excited For: Cyberpunk 2077
We knew when we saw Keanu Reaves show up at E3 2019 that Cyberpunk 2077 was about to take things to another level. This one has been promised for a while, but it is finally set to come in April of this year.
What is there not to be excited about? From the inclusion of Mr. John Wick (or Neo, depending on your fancy) himself to the updated Bladerunner-Esque graphics and gadgets, this game is going to be a futuristic story for the ages. Get ready to put your cyberpunk detective hat on to jump into the underbelly of a futuristic city this April.
7 Not-So-Excited-For: Marvel's Avengers
This one seems like it should have come out eight years ago. Not only are we done with the current Avengers characters represented in this game—at least in the movies—but each superhero looks similar to their on-screen counterpart (without actually being that person).
This makes Marvels Avengers weird and off-putting. Oh, and get ready for a multitude of microtransactions and characters that will not be available until after the initial launch. We think we will skip this one when it hits shelves in May.
6 Excited for: Animal Crossing: New Horizons
The Nintendo Switch looks as if it will have another hit on its hands with Animal Crossing: New Horizons. While it will include some old and recognizable gaming mechanics, the developers are switching things up a bit.
Your character will now start with nothing, can have any skin color possible, and can craft items instead of buying them. So, if you can't get enough of a fresh new take on a veteran gaming series, start saving now. Animal Crossing: New Horizons releases in March.
5 Not-So-Excited For: Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Here us out, we do like Star Wars—even despite some of the eyebrow-raising plot choices in the last movies. However, the reason we are on the fence about this one is the scope. This game is slated to cover all nine films involved with the Skywalker saga.
How are they going to pick what is essential? Considering how polarizing the prequels and the new trilogy is, it will be challenging to ensure the whole game feels fresh and entertaining. It may be a hit, but we would probably skip this one when it comes out sometime this year.
4 Excited For: Resident Evil 3
Spring 2020 is shaping up to be a great time for gamers (and a drain on the bank account). Resident Evil 3 is likely going to be the crown jewel of this season, and we are not complaining.
Capcom has turned things around with this series. Resident Evil 7 took the franchise back to its survival horror roots. We are especially excited that the developers will change some elements from the original release, so we won't get a beat-for-beat story like RE2. All-in-all, RE3 seems as if it will be ready to add the thrill back into survival horror this April.
3 Not-So-Excited-For: Rainbow Six: Quarantine
Everyone seems as if they are trying to cash in on the shooter-game-turned-horror trope. While it can be entertaining, we are not very sure about this one. One sure sign that this might not be the best outing is the release delay due to Ghost Recon's lackluster performance.
Ubisoft does not seem confident about any of its upcoming projects as this game. This observation is due to the studio's decision to push back other games. We also have yet to see any gameplay footage. Both of these situations tell us that Ubisoft may have a dud with this "already-done" plotline.
2 Excited For: The Last Of Us Part II
We couldn't close out the "excited for" list without discussing this latest journey of Joel and Ellie. The Last of Us Part II seems as if it is going to focus more on a more grown-up Ellie, and her task to survive—and possibly seek some revenge.
The writers are back from the first game, and the story looks as if it will be as intriguing and engaging as the first even with the delay issues. The Last of Us Part II is slated for a late-May release.
1 Not-So-Excited-For: Watch Dog: Legion
This one is also being pushed back by Ubisoft because of Ghost Recon's failure to meet expectations. The plot of Watch Dog: Legion is pretty ambitious, as the player is given the ability to move between various characters and recruit them to join a movement.
Nevertheless, the delay, as well as the intense nature of the game, means that developers could try to rush this one out once all is clear. Delays are typically not the best sign for a game, so we would encourage you to steer clear (or wait for the playthroughs on YouTube).