The following is a list of game anniversaries in January 2019, ranging between five and 20 years old. Each title has had a profound impact on the industry in some way.
A lot of games are coming out in 2019. From JRPGs like Kingdom Hearts 3 to action titles like Anthem, the upcoming year may have something great in store for everyone. As we patiently wait for all this new software to arrive, it’s important to look back and appreciate the games that helped shape the industry as we know it today. The following list of January 2019’s major game anniversaries celebrates the fond memories we had exploring abandoned towns and dueling with Nintendo mascots. It may encourage you to brush the dust off your old PlayStation or Nintendo 64, even with all that fancy new hardware gleaming in your entertainment center.
The two-player tug of war that is Nidhogg originally released on January 13,2014 for PC. Inspired by the mythological Norse serpent of the same name, players are tasked with dueling opponents in an attempt to get past them and gain new ground across a 2D side-scrolling map. The first competitor to reach the end of his or her adversary’s side will be eaten by the aforementioned snake and win the match.
Nidhogg is easy to play but hard to master, as fans are given multiple options to disarm their rivals including sword positioning, sword throws, and fisticuffs. It’s a high stakes battle that will constantly keep your adrenaline high. Though the game’s online mode is a bit lacking, its local multiplayer component will leave you and a group of friends sweating profusely. Fans can play it on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita today if they can’t access it on PC.
RPG fans may already be aware of Stoic Studio’s The Banner Saga, which began on January 14,2014 for PC users and concluded its third installment this year. Also inspired by Norse mythology, this RPG unfolds from the perspective of the player’s caravan as each member uses his or her unique skills to fight a race of warrior creatures called the Dredge. The title’s hand-drawn art style and gracefully composed musical score properly convey the air of solemnity that surrounds fans throughout their journey across a harsh winter landscape.
