Sony’s most recent State of Play event, will likely go down in history for how the publisher chose to kick off and close proceedings. Thanks to the official unveiling oftheResident Evil 4 Remake, and a new trailer forFinal Fantasy 16, it’s fair to say that Sony’s presentation defied recently established expectations. Even though these big hitters have soaked up a lot of attention since, participants likeTunicshould not be swept under the rug.
Having wowed PC and Xbox players earlier this year, Sony’s State of Play event provided a glimpse into the future ofTunic. It’s now been revealed that the indie sensation will be making its way to PS4 and PS5 on September 27. With a proven track record already behind it, there are plenty of reasons why PlayStation owners should jump onTunicwhen it lands at their feet in a few month’s time.
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Tunic Explained
From just a quick glance, it becomes clear that several high-profile franchises have helped to shape that process. Beyond homages to theSoulsseries within the game’s design, the journey that players undertake inTunicshares a lot in common structurally with Nintendo’s earlyThe Legend of Zeldagames. As they unlock new areas of the map alongside their titular fox protagonist, PlayStation players will be treated to an experience that’s unlike anything else that can be currently found within Sony’s ecosystem.
Tunic’s Success
Despite sharing DNA with two of gaming’s most popular franchises, describingTunicas a clone of theSoulsorZeldagames would be doing it a big disservice. Beyond offering up a beautiful universe filled with enticing dungeons,Tunicblends together elements of both to form something that’s arguably unique. Underneath its charming isometric over-world, subsequently lies a game that’s simultaneously as brutal andrewarding as FromSoftware’s recent titles.
While PlayStation playersquest acrossTunic’s worldto uncover its secrets, they’ll often be met with challenging enemies that require serious strategizing to overcome. Even though there are plenty of exciting boss fights to take part in, it’s worth keeping in mind that regular enemies can easily overpower the little fox as well. In a similarSouls-inspired vein, enemy restoring shrines can also be uncovered that heal the protagonist whilst saving their progress.
Tunicis so hands-off when it comes to its difficulty, though, that it actually goes further thanother recent Soulslike games. For example, players will sometimes need to consult itsZelda-inspired in-game manual for help. However, every line of dialogue and piece of writing withinTunichas been brought to life via a brand-new language. Beyond adding charming intrigue into the game’s universe, design elements like this serve to further underline the passion that’s been poured into the creation ofTunic.
With all of these factors in mind, it’s easy to see whyTunichas received so much critical acclaim in 2022 already. While it remains to be seen if the indie sensation will joinStrayas aday-one release on PS Plus, similarly to its Game Pass debut, PlayStation owners should be ready to jump-in to the experience regardless. When September 27 rolls around, PlayStation owners will finally get access to what’s likely to be one of the standout experiences of the entire year.
Tunicis available now on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S and is set to release for PS4 and PS5 on September 27.
