You know we love shooters and intense action games, but there's always room for simpler
and more fun games. Welcome to the SKILLED channel. And today, we're looking at several
adventure and hack�n�slash games that are coming up soon. These are games that use
a third-person perspective and focus on exploration, platforming, and hand-to-hand or melee weapons-based
combat. What makes these types of games so much fun is the amount of freedom players
have to tackle the game at their own pace and in their own unique ways. Yet the experience
is still a cohesive story that players uncover as they progress in the imaginative world
and chase after character upgrades. So let�s take a look at these 12 fun upcoming adventure
and hack n slash games. Lego Marvel�s Avengers PC / PS4 / XB1 / PS3
/ X360 / Vita / 3DS / Wii U � Jan 26, 2016 Lego Marvel�s Avengers is the sequel to
2013�s Lego Marvel Super Heroes. Fans of Marvel and Lego alike will appreciate this
action adventure game because it is the only game out there that follows the main storylines
of the movies Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron. In typical Lego game fashion, there
are over 100 characters for players to unlock and explore the game with. That obviously
means that you will get to control many more heroes than just the ones featured in the
movies. There will be many characters that are found nowhere else except in Marvel�s
comic book series. Each character has their own unique abilities that will help them find
in-game secrets and take down all the bad guys in epic style. The developers behind
the game are also pushing for a more co-op experience to go along with the Avengers theme,
so get ready for Avengers Initiative moves. They are special powers that require teamwork
to perform. The game is set to release in January 2016 on all major platforms. Fans
of the Lego games know exactly what to expect�lots of humor, culture and media nods, and creative
gameplay set in an incredible Marvel world. Disney Infinity 3.0 - PS4 / XB1 / PS3 / X360
/ Wii U � Aug 30, 2015 Disney Infinity 3.0 is the next round in Disney�s
toys-to-life video game. The first round saw a focus on recent Disney and Pixar animated
films, and the second focused on the Marvel universe. Version 3.0 will continue that trend
by showcasing the Star Wars universe as well as releasing a pack specifically for Pixar�s
newest movie release, Inside Out. Disney Infinity is an action adventure sandbox game that not
only offers new levels on a regular basis for players to experience, but it also allows
players to create their own in-game content with the characters, objects, and stages that
they have unlocked. The game is great for kids, but fans of Star Wars at any age will
appreciate the large amount of content in store for version 3.0, and though it hasn�t
been announced yet, Star Wars Episode 7 will surely be a future addition to the game. That
reason alone makes this a must-buy for Star Wars fans. The starter pack will feature Anakin
and Ahsoka Tano from the Clone Wars era, and future packs will focus on other eras, including
storylines from the original trilogy. The combat system introduced in version 2.0 with
the Marvel universe will be built upon further, especially since players will wield lightsabers
and use the Force during combat and while exploring inspired levels. Disney Infinity
3.0 is set to release this August 2015 on all major platforms.
Skylanders SuperChargers - PS4 / XB1 / PS3 / X360 / Wii U / iOS / 3DS � Sep 20, 2015
The toys-to-life franchise that started it all, Skylanders, will be getting a new game
September of 2015 for all major consoles. It�s called SuperChargers, and it features
a whole new way to play by introducing vehicles. Around fifty percent of the game will have
the regular gameplay of action adventuring that Skylanders fans have always loved, but
the other half of the game will be vehicle segments that will be very similar to other
kart games. All 300+ characters in the Skylanders series will be playable, but the game�s
featured SuperChargers team includes twenty new characters, each with their own vehicle.
Combining each SuperChargers character with his or her unique vehicle will give the vehicle
its ultimate, all-powerful form. Vehicles can also be upgraded through the use of a
new currency called gearbits, which are collected throughout the many levels. For this game,
the portal of power will be bigger so that players can place both the characters and
the vehicles simultaneously. Activision plans to make the karting sections just as fun as
the regular sections of the game; they will feature kart-based platforming, puzzles, combat,
and even boss battles, and vehicles are divided into three categories�land, air, and water.
This game shouldn�t be missed by anyone who enjoys the Skylanders experience.
Tearaway Unfolded � PS4 / Sept 8, 2015 Tearaway Unfolded is an expanded re-telling
of the award-winning Vita game released back in 2013. Players choose either Iota or Atoi
as the main protagonist. In the game, the player must help the paper messenger to reach
the Face in the Sun and deliver an urgent message contained in their head, which is
nothing but a paper envelope. The entire game is built around the idea of you helping the
main protagonist by manipulating the environment around them, and there�s a very rewarding
surprise in store for you at the end of your journey together. Tearaway is an exceptional
3D platformer that features a unique art style and out-of-the-box gameplay mechanics that,
upon its first release, utilized the full range of the Vita�s abilities and gimmicks.
For the re-release, Tearaway will play in 1080p HD graphics and 60 frames per second.
It will be exclusively released for the PS4 in September 2015. Sony promises that Tearaway
Unfolded will showcase the power and ability of the DualShock 4 controller in the same
way that the game first showcased the PS Vita. Enhanced features and an extended storyline
make this fantastic game even better the second time around. It is a must-buy for PS4 owners.
Ratchet And Clank � PS4 / June 30, 2016 The new Ratchet and Clank re-imaging is based
off the 2002 Playstation 2 game and it looks beautiful. The game mixes the story of the
original game with new elements from later games in the series. The game includes an
hour of new cinematic and takes a deeper look at the character's origin stories. They've
brought in new weapons and even fan favorite tools of destruction from the Ratchet & Clank
Future series. Even cool new weapons like the Pixelizer which transforms enemies into
explosive 8 bit pixels. This game is launching alongside the movie in Spring 2016 exclusively
on the PS4.
Lego Dimensions - PS4 / XB1 / PS3 / X360 � Sept 27, 2015
The third toys-to-life franchise on this list
is Lego Dimensions. Taking the winning formula that is very popular right now, Lego Dimensions
is a game that spans fourteen different Lego franchises. These are Lord of the Rings, the
DC Universe, Wizard of OZ, The Simpsons, Doctor Who, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Scooby-Doo,
Jurassic World, Midway Arcade, Portal 2, and Lego�s original franchises from the Lego
Movie, Ninjago, and Chima. The main story campaign concerns WildStyle, Gandalf, and
Batman teaming up to rescue Metalbeard, Frodo, and Robin from Lord Vortech as well as stopping
his evil plans of Lego multiverse domination. What separates this toys-to-life game from
others is that the portal must first be constructed by the player and is big enough to hold up
to four characters and a vehicle or gadget on its base simultaneously. Co-op gameplay
and sandbox elements will keep the game fresh for fans, and each playthrough will be unique
every time. Outside of the main story mode, there is plenty else to do in Lego Dimensions.
All fourteen adventure worlds can be unlocked if the player has one of the characters from
that world in his or her collection, and each world has unique mini-games and goals to achieve
for players to discover. Lego Dimensions is set to release in September 2015 on all major
consoles. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons - PS4 / XB1 � Sept
1, 2015 Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons was also a 2013
game that is being re-released in late 2015 for the PS4, the Xbox One, and all smart devices.
Brothers is a puzzle-platforming adventure game that stands out from the rest due to
an emotional storyline and unique gameplay. The two main protagonists, Naia and Naiee,
must journey to the Tree of Life to bring its healing waters back to their sick father
who is dying. The player controls both boys simultaneously with the controller�s two
joysticks. Naia, the older brother, is bigger and stronger, and thus, he can do heavy lifting
and boost his younger brother up to new heights. Naiee, being the smaller of the two, can squeeze
through tight or narrow spaces to access areas Naia cannot. Together they have to solve puzzles
and fix problems along their way to the Tree of Life. The story is driven forward through
body language and expressions rather than relying on speech. Back in 2013, this game
won the Best Xbox Game award at the VGX Award Show against the likes of Tomb Raider, Bioshock
Infinite, and Grand Theft Auto V. It�s that good and definitely worth your time on the
latest generation of gaming consoles. Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree�s Woe
and the Blight Below � PS4 � Oct 13, 2015 Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree�s Woe
and the Blight Below is a game coming to the West in October 2015 exclusively for the PS4.
It was first released to Asian markets in February 2015 as Dragon Quest Heroes: the
Dark Dragon and the World Tree Castle. It was met with critical acclaim at the time
and has since become the second best-selling PS4 title in Japan, selling more than 1 million
units in total. Square Enix hopes that it will garner the same amount of praise from
Western gamers. Dragon Quest Heroes is developed by Omega Force, the same team behind the highly-successful
Dynasty Warriors series. Dragon Quest Heroes combines tried-and-true hack�n�slash gameplay
with the characters and settings of the Dragon Quest series. It takes place in the Kingdom
of Erusaze, where mankind and monsters usually live in harmony. But something has happened
to cause the monsters to attack, and it�s up to the game�s main protagonists, Act
and Meer, to protect the kingdom from this new threat. A sequel is already in the works,
but if Western audiences ever want to see it, they will first have to show their full
support for this game. Transformers: Devastation � PS4 / XB1 / PS3
/ X360 � Oct 6, 2015 Transformers: Devastation is an upcoming hack�n�slash
game from PlatinumGames. It is scheduled to release in October of 2015 for Windows, PS4,
and Xbox One. Transformers fans should be very excited about this game, as it takes
its inspiration from the original 80s cartoon and features many of the original voice actors
from the show. It is being released in conjunction with the new Transformers: Generations toyline
as well; its cel-shaded art style mimics the look and feel of the toys, which in turn take
inspiration directly from the original cartoon series. In Transformers: Devastation, players
will be able to control one of five different Autobots in their fight against the Decepticons
and their evil plan to turn Earth into another Cybertron. The playable Autobots include Optimus
Prime, Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Wheeljack, and Grimlock. Each transformer handles differently,
but all of them can switch between robot and vehicle mode with ease as well as pull off
incredible attack combos. Gameplay will take place in gorgeous, arena-like settings against
several enemies at once. If you are disgusted by the direction Transformers has been taken
lately and you want to see the franchise get back to its roots, this is the game for you.
Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations - PS4 / XB1 / PS3 / X360 / Wii U / 3DS � Oct
20, 2015 Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations
is the first fully-3D action adventure game being released for the franchise. Based on
the hit cartoon, Finn & Jake Investigations also takes its inspiration from classic adventure-style
games. It combines that gameplay with the humor and locales familiar to any Adventure
Time fan. In this game, Finn and Jake have discovered the tickertype printing machine,
so they have decided to become detectives like their parents were. The tickertype prints
out tickets informing the duo where trouble is afoot in the open world setting. The game
heavily focuses on exploration, puzzles, and investigation. Finn and Jake can interact
with many people and objects by walking up to them and choosing what action to perform.
Even if the person or object is irrelevant to the investigation at hand, Finn & Jake
will still have plenty of humorous comments for the player�s entertainment. There are
also hack�n�slash combat segments to enjoy and special abilities to unlock for the combat
system. Fans of traditional adventure games as well as fans of the show are sure to love
this one. It�s set to release in October 2015 on all major platforms.
Yooka Laylee � TBA 2016 Yooka Laylee is another 3D platfomer that
is planned for release in October of 2016. It is not only inspired by the late 90s 3D
platformers, but it is actually being developed by ex-Rare members�the very same people
who worked on the Banjo Kazooie series. In this game, Yooka the chameleon and Laylee
the bat have to team up and use many abilities and transformations so that they can traverse
through the various worlds locked away inside magical books. They do this by collecting
golden items called Pagies that are strewn throughout the worlds. Playtonic Games, the
developer behind this nostalgic tribute, raised their funding goal in just 28 minutes on Kickstarter.
The game has since gone on to raise over 2 million pounds, which makes Yooka Laylee the
highest-funded UK game in Kickstarter history. Fans are definitely excited for this game.
A Hat in Time � TBA When A Hat in Time debuted on Kickstarter,
it quickly doubled its funding goal of $30,000 in just two days. Fans are very excited for
this game because it is one of just a handful of modern games directly inspired by the 3D
platformers of the late 90s, in particular the ones on the N64. A Hat in Time uses the
Unreal Engine to create a world in which the main protagonist, Hat Kid, has to search for
her lost time pieces that fuel her spaceship so that she can save the space-time continuum
and journey back home. Of course, Evil Mustache Girl and the Mafia want the time pieces for
themselves as well, so Hat Kid will have to roam open worlds, collect tons of items, solve
puzzles, and fight off bad guys with her trusty umbrella. If you�ve been itching for a modern
3D platformer, look no further than A Hat in Time coming to both OS X and Windows within
the next year. Poi � TBA 2016 / Wii U, PC
In Poi, you'll free-roam through big open world levels and smaller challenge levels
in a search for explorer medallions. The game draws heavy influence from Super Mario 64,
Banjo Kazooie, and even Super Mario Sunshine. Run, jump, flip, bounce, balance, climb, slide,
and swim with dynamic moves in a big world. The game is kind of a collect-a-thon as you
find more medallions and unlock more levels. You play as either a young boy or girl. The
simple story begins with your character mysteriously finding the Explorer's Log which leads them
on their adventure. Your character explores the world of Poi through an airship. The game
is currently on Kickstarter and intends to launch on Steam and Wii U sometime in 2016.
Clive �N� Wrench - TBA Finally, one more 3D platformer is in development,
despite not reaching its Kickstarter goal by March 2015. That game is Clive �N�
Wrench, which borrows heavily from the audio and visual style of the Banjo Kazooie series.
Copying such a successful formula is by no means a bad thing. The game features a rabbit,
Clive, and a monkey, Wrench, who have to use their special abilities in tandem in order
to platform their way through beautifully-realized 3D worlds and collect all of the ancient stones
before the villain Dr. Daukus gets a hold of them. The game doesn�t have a release
date yet, but rest assured that the developer, Dinosaur Bytes, is hard at work to make this
game a reality. The plan is to release it for computer systems and the Wii
U sometime soon. What are your favorite games on this list?
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