Hound Picked Games has revealed its lineup of titles coming to Steam and consoles in 2021 and beyond at PAX Online. During the event, Hound Picked Games revealed four unique games including the highly anticipated sequel to NAIRI: Tower of Shirin, NAIRI: Rising Tide for Nintendo Switch.
Dan Muir, Director at Hound Picked Games said:
We’re pleased to announce the Hound Picked titles releasing in 2021. A true showcase and roster of excellent and varied genres, along with an Nintendo Switch console exclusive reveal of NAIRI: Rising Tide and prequel to the cult horror RPG smash hit, Camp Sunshine – Sunshine Manor that’s set to release on all major platforms. There will also be more titles coming from our kennels, so please keep tabs on Hound Picked games on social media!
The four new titles revealed by Hound Picked Games during PAX Online include:
- NAIRI: Rising Tide
- Sunshine Manor
- Mystiqa
- Astral Equilibrium
NAIRI: Rising Tide
Developed by HomeBearStudio, NAIRI: Rising Tide is a sequel to NAIRI: Tower of Shirin and it picks up the story right where the first game ends. The story sees Nairi pushing onward on a perilous quest to save her family, leaving the slums of Tower of Shirin behind and meeting an all-new set of NPCs, new areas, and much more. The game is slated for release on Steam and Nintendo Switch in 2021.
Sunshine Manor
Developed by Fossil Games, Sunshine Manor is a prequel to the cult classic Camp Sunshine. Sunshine Manor is a horror adventure game that is inspired by the horror movies of the 80s. Players step in the shoes of Ada whose night of trick or treating turns into a night of terror as she is trapped inside the Sunshine Manor. You will have to use Ada’s psychic powers to battle demons, solve puzzles, and escape from the manor. Sunshine Manor is slated for release on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series consoles, and Playstation on Halloween 2021.
Mystiqa
Developed by Julian Creutz, Mystiqa is a fantasy action-RPG inspired heavily by classics such as Zelda, Final Fantasy Adventure, and Dragons Quest along with some modern titles such as Dark Souls. The game offers a procedurally generated world that has a variety of details and biomes that differ in their gameplay completely. Players will play through biomes such as the hot climate of a volcano or the freezing blizzards of snowcapped mountains. The game also offers a hybrid class system that players can use to mix and match their character according to their own playstyle while using a variety of melee and ranged weapons. Mystiqa will release on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and PlayStation on Q1 2021.
Astral Equilibrium
Two decades have passed since Kjan and Elendel fought to preserve the integrity of the universe in Kien, on Game Boy Advance, and now their mentor wakes them up again, as the dark clouds of chaos are casting terrifying shadows on the Astral Equilibrium, the evil Khaalbak arises once again. Condemned to never meet, the Knights will rise to the new challenge. Elendel fights her way with spells and enchantments during the night, and Kjan takes on the enemies with his incredible martial prowess during the day.
Pick your game style, grow your abilities, and fight through several elemental worlds, in this fast-paced action RPG brought to you in cooperation with the creators of the original game. Coming to Nintendo Switch and PC in 2021.
Which of the Hound Picked Games are you looking forward to playing next year? Let us know in the comments section below.
