The video game industry is one of the technology industries that has grown the most during the pandemic. Even, Latin America has had its own breakthrough and created some of the best indie titles in recent years.
One of the countries that has given the most to talk about recently has been Mexico with jewels like Greak: Memories of Azur or Neon City Riders. Unfortunately, despite their quality, they have not received the attention they deserve, so we recommend them here.
These Mexican video games will surely surprise you, as many of them are not limited to a single theme or genre, they range from platform games with metroidvania-like exploration to resource management or even return to more classic styles such as a hack & slash, within a hyper technological world based on Mexican culture.
Neon City Riders – One of the video games that broke expectations
Simply Neon City Riders from the Mexican study Mecha Studios It has been one of the great surprises that the Latin American video game industry has given. This title takes place in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk world, a devastated place that only you can rescue using your intelligence, cunning and power.
The aerial view allows the combat style to range from a bullet hell to solving small puzzles that require a keen eye for detail and incredible agility.
Also, unlike other video games, Neon City Riders It shows a side of Mexican culture that we have never seen before in a title. Geek culture Mexico It is represented through characters, cities and places that we visit in this recommended video game.
Greak Memories of Azur
A couple of years ago, it was said that Mexico I couldn’t make quality video games simply because ‘there was no talent’. Greak Memories of Azur of the study Navigator It is proof that this is nothing more than one more poor lie.
We closely follow Greak, his sister and brother who traverse the bleak and living world of Azure. This group of characters will have to free this land from the yoke of its oppressive beasts by solving puzzles, learning to use their powers and cooking?
In addition, its graphic and sound quality make it an impressive title; has become one of the favorite video games in Japan for its excellent 2D animation. Every character, expression, attack, dialogue, and cinematic has been crafted by hand. Similarly, the music has been recorded by the Symphony Orchestra May 5, leaving us with a material that competes with titles of the highest quality.
Kleptocats – The King of Mobile Video Games
Kleptocats from Hyperbeard It is one of the most successful video game franchises that the Mexican industry has had in its entire life. It is simply one of the most addictive for mobile devices today.
The mechanics of this title focus on managing our resources in order to give a group of cute little cats a better life.
Beyond its mechanics, Kleptocats shines for his dialogues, and unique humor. It has even been able to collaborate with international companies such as cartoon Network with special events full of its characteristic quality.
In addition, like many other mobile video games, it is free to download and is available on devices Android and ios.
Lonesome Village
Lonesome Village is one of the video games with one of the Kickstarter most successful of Latin America, this video game developed by the studio Ogre Pixel It could turn out to be one of the big surprises of 2021. Well, its interesting story and its puzzle solving and dungeon exploration mechanics have amazed audiences.
If you are a fan of video games like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the PastYou’ve probably already heard of this video game in development. But, if you haven’t, it will probably become one of the ones you look forward to the most in these months.
This long-awaited title arrives in October 2021 at Nintendo Switch, PC and Xbox.
9 Years of Shadow
Are you a fan of the saga of Castlevania? 9 Years of Shadow of the study Halberd Studios is just what you need. This is one of the most ambitious video games in the Mexican industry, as it brings together legends such as Michiru Yamane (Castlevania), Manami Matsumae (Megaman), and Norihiko Hibino (Metal Gear Solid).
This title takes inspiration from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night for your setting and graphic style. But, thanks to its incredible soundtrack and unique story, it stands out in the market.
Our protagonist Europe you will have to fight against great titans, while learning to master their skills in a gothic style castle and with music that will surely remain in your heart.
This is one of the most anticipated video games that will arrive in December 2021 for Nintendo switch and Pc.
What do you think of the Mexican video game industry? Do you think any other title that you know as Mictlan: The Game or Aztech Forgotten Gods from the Mexican study Canvas? Let us know in the comment box.
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