The Google Stadia officially launched today and, despite all the company's fanfare, many have mixed opinions on the cloud-based streaming service. That said, there are a number of games available, including some of this year's best titles.
With an officially revealed price list, it's time to take a close look at the range of launches and see if they're worth buying. Let's see what's available!
The launch line
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey - Standard at $ 60 (or $ 30 with Stadia Pro), $ 120 Ultimate ($ 60 with Stadia Pro) - It's a huge adventure, but you can find it on sale for around $ 20 and $ 30 . If you can get it on Stadia Pro, go for it. Otherwise, skip it.
- Gylt - $ 30 - As the only exclusive title in the Google Stadia library (the others are The ports of existing games), this one has yet to show some innovation. And this is from Tequila Works, so it has something unique to offer.
- Just Dance 2020 - $ 50 - If you love dance games and can somehow configure the Google Stadia to read your moves accurately, this might be a good choice for your next party. Otherwise, skip it.
- Cattle - $ 20 - This well-designed puzzle game offers great innovation and will keep dedicated gamers busy for hours. The price is definitely worth it if you like this kind of game.
- Mortal Kombat 11 - $ 60 as standard (or $ 42 with Stadia Pro), $ 90 ($ 63 with Stadia Pro) - A great fighting game, of course, and the DLC with Terminator and Shang Tsung adds to it in a big way. But it is on sale in other outlets. Maybe watch first.
- Red Dead Redemption 2 - Standard $ 60, Special Edition $ 80, Ultimate Edition $ 100 - This game offers a beautiful open world to explore, as well as great storytelling. But the first reports indicate that it is not a cutting edge product compared to other versions on the market. Until they improve it, wait.
- Samurai Shodown - $ 60 - One of the most captivating beat-em-ups of this year is heading to the Stadia. It's a lot of fun, although more difficult than the usual fare. Find the right group to play with you and you will have a great time.
- Thumper - US $ 20 - A grueling music / rhythm game that guides you down a fast lane, avoiding turns and taking on the occasional enemies. There are a few questions about performance, but there is no such experience in this genre.
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition - $ 60 - Even though this is the ultimate adventure in the Lara Croft trilogy, the price is a little hard to come by, especially considering that other versions are in the works. sale around $ 20 to $ 30.
- The Rise of the Tender - $ 30 - Again, a great Croft adventure, made possible by the ridiculously high prices while the other versions are much cheaper.
- Tomb Raider - $ 20 (or $ 10 with Stadia Pro) - This one is slightly more reasonable in terms of price, especially if you have the Stadia Pro option. But that doesn't offer much to show the innovation of the system.
- Final Fantasy XV - $ 40 (or $ 30 with Stadia Pro) - Again, this is an older title offered at a lower price on other platforms. It probably looks pretty good on stadiums, but you don't even notice if it has extra content in it. Look for another version.
- Attack On Titan 2: Final Battle - $ 60 - For anime fans, this is one stop shop for hack-and-slash quality. With the included Final Battle content, Attack on Titan 2 feels like a complete package. Definitely worth it if you haven't picked it up already.
- Destiny 2: The Collection - Free with Stadia Pro - Well, it's free, so it's worth checking out.
- Farming Simulator 19 - Standard $ 40, Platinum $ 50 - If you can't live without farming, this is the ultimate sim to pass the time. But with the older versions on the market at a lower price, this one is reserved for producers of pressed grains.
- Football Manager 2020 - $ 50 - Just released, this simulation introduces you to all the elements of running a great football team. It's not for everyone, but if you have the patience to handle it all, it's worth joining.
- The Grid - Standard at $ 60, Ultimate Edition at $ 85 - One of the best racing games you can get your hands on, The Grid is worth the investment if you need to speed up. It looks like the first performance tests are going well. Go ahead, turn that engine.
- Metro Exodus - $ 40 as standard (or $ 20 with Stadia Pro), $ 65 in Gold edition ($ 29,25 with Stadia Pro) - One of the most underrated games of this year, Metro Exodus is a real one. first person adventure. And if you've got the Stadia Pro, the price is well worth it.
- NBA 2K20 - Standard at $ 60 (or $ 30 with Stadia Pro), Deluxe Edition at $ 80 ($ 40 with Stadia Pro), Legend Edition at $ 100 (or Stadia Pro at $ 50) - Sports fanatics should be at live up to this title because it is one of the best sims to date. . But stick with the Standard Edition unless you need all that extra currency.
- Rage 2 - $ 60 Standard, $ 80 Deluxe Edition - Again, this game hasn't received the attention it deserves because it's a fun open world shooter. It might be available for a lower price on other platforms, but the extra DLC, hours of action, and chaos that come with it are well worth it.
- Rising Essays - $ 25 Standard, $ 40 Gold Edition - The Essays The series continues superbly with this sequel, loaded with a ton of new challenges. It's reasonably priced, and the Gold Edition offers additional downloadable content to keep your engine running.
- Wolfenstein Youngblood - $ 30 standard - While not as good as Wolfenstein II, Youngblood has its fair share of thrills. Wait and see how the performance holds up first, however, as you'll need an online co-op partner to get the most out of this game.
