![]() Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is the next game in PlayStation’s critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise. PlayStation Console Exclusives Coming In 2023 And Beyond MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 We recently ran a list of what we think are some of the biggest games on the calendar for 2023, but we also wanted to break it down and highlight the future PlayStation console-exclusive games (at least the ones we know about) that are set to justify having being a PlayStation owner or becoming one this year and in the years to come. I’m hoping that there will be many more instances that are similar that affect the story in a meaningful way.As we dive into the third full year of the current generation of consoles, the slate of future game releases is becoming more and more stacked with exciting-looking titles. Not only did I play music throughout my demo, but I also got to design the logo of Fang’s band, giving a bit more self-choice to my unique playthrough. It’s obvious from the beginning that music plays a big part in Goodbye Volcano High, but if it was just the cutscene and the song playing without any gameplay element I think I would have enjoyed it just as much. It’s relatively simple and straightforward, and it didn’t enhance the experience in any way for me. There were a couple of original songs that I got to listen to and interact with in the form of a simple rhythm mini-game. When it comes to Fang's dialogue options, I really enjoyed the variety of choices that allowed me to be conservative or more rebellious depending on who I interacted with. ![]() The biggest thought on my mind since playing is how much the narrative can branch off, how significant decisions will affect the narrative in ways that matter, and how the characters will evolve. Unfortunately, I never got to experience that kind of management during my playtime. I was told before my demo that throughout the story Fang will have to decide how they want to prioritize their time – be it with school, friends, or the band. With that concept in mind, the main character Fang has a primary goal of trying to get their band Worm Drama on the map, which involves a big audition and getting signed with a record company. Even though I never believed it myself, there was always this looming aura around not just my senior year, but all of high school that the end of the world may be upon us. ![]() It might be silly to mention, but what speaks to me about this idea is that I was a senior in high school myself in 2012, back when some people thought that the world was going to end. Goodbye Volcano High stars a cast of dino-humanoid teenagers starting out their last year of high school, figuring out their futures, and dealing with a meteor that will presumably destroy them all. I still have many questions on exactly how much depth we’ll see in the player’s options as well as the consequences that will be given depending on the choices throughout this story, but the setup was interesting enough for me to want to see things through. After being pitched on what the gameplay experience would be like and playing the first 30 minutes, I got a small taste of what this choose-your-own adventure will provide – including several different gameplay elements surrounding personal choices and rhythmic music sequences. ![]() Goodbye Volcano High is one of my most anticipated indie titles for 2023 thanks to its charming art style and creative premise. One of the many reasons indie games are so special to me is that we often get something unique that we usually don’t see from a focus-tested AAA game that’s got to recoup its big budget by selling as many copies as humanly possible. ![]()
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