The Best New IPs of the Generation

Seasoned Gaming: "Believe it or not, it’s been nearly seven years since the the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One kicked off the eighth generation of consoles. In that time, we’ve played some truly incredible and memorable titles. As we approach the end of the generation, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the best new IPs that have been introduced over that time."

[mrsolidsteel20]

I know I’m going to get a digital beheading for this, but I thought Recore had some serious potential.

I really enjoyed that game.

[mandf]

As long as you enjoyed it. The only problem record had was fans overhyped it because it was a small line up. Small developers should never have that kind of pressure. Not every game has to have a mega cult following and sell 10mil.

[DaReapa]

"Not every game has to have a mega cult following and sell 10mil."
Very true. Because alongside new IP's like HZD, Hellblade, and Titanfall (2), I've enjoyed games like Shadow Tactics and Talos Principle immensely.

[Yodasfavoritesoda]

I agree the ip still has potential. They should make a sequel with a bigger budget and more time in the oven. Look at how much better the definitive version was than the vanilla.

[Ausbo]

Recore had potential, but I couldn’t finish it. Some good mechanics in there though

[UltraNova]

Glad you enjoyed it, ignore the trolls.

As for best new IPs, it has to be Bloodborne and Sekiro for me.

Edit

Maybe GoT will make my list too, we shall see.

[hulk_bash1987]

Bloodborne and HZD are two of my favorite new IPs to come out of this gen. Ghost of Tsushima and Cyberpunk will probably end up there as well.

[TekoIie]

Imo Cuphead, Hollow Knight, Ori, Hellblade, Titanfall, Shovel Knight, Sekiro and Splatoon are the things I most enjoyed this gen when it comes to new IP's.

[roadkillers]

Splatoon and cuphead were gold

[KiRBY3000]

My best new IPs:

Bloodborne, Sekiro, Horizon, Titanfall, The Witness, Hollow Knight, Outer Wilds, Inside, Cuphead, Disco Elysium, The Talos Principle, SOMA, Rocket League, Invisible Inc

most wanted: Cyberpunk 2077, Ghost of Tsushima

[SyntheticForm]

I personally loved HellBlade: SS. There were a lot of people that couldn't dig it and I understand that. There wasn't a lot to it; you had the basic combat and a bunch of runic alignment puzzles.

Still, I really enjoyed the world, narrative, and storytelling, and thought the experience was great overall, but I'm hoping that Hellblade 2 just gives us a lot more actual game, and ditches those puzzles.

This could be a really great new IP and it could be a big one if that's what they're going for, which I hope they are.

[TekoIie]

"I personally loved HellBlade: SS. There were a lot of people that couldn't dig it and I understand that. There wasn't a lot to it; you had the basic combat and a bunch of runic alignment puzzles."

While I love the game, I understand the perspective. I think one of the obvious things they need to do for with II is address the combat. It wasn't bad, but it just didn't have depth.

I personally value the game because of it's storytelling being atypical of what you usually get for games, and I was hooked all the way through. I'd actually prefer they keep puzzles, but, as mentioned earlier, have the overall activities skewed in favour of combat.

[Relientk77]

Horizon Zero Dawn, for me

[RamRod88]

There were a few gems this generation, but I think it just goes to show how sparse of new great IP's there were compared to last generation and prior. To be fair, game development takes longer and cost more than before.

[Deathshadow90]

Bloodborne & Horizon: Zero Dawn.

The Order: 1886 also deserve a special mention. It had excellent graphics, story, great characters, interesting lore & superb production values. If Ready at Dawn can improve its shortcomings such as repetitive boss fights, include a wider variety of unlockable weapons & short game length, the sequel had tons of potential to shine.

Imagine how jaw dropping & insane the graphics will be on PS5.

[Movefasta1993]

I had a blast playing the order, I honestly felt I had just reached the half way point once I reached the end, the length of the game hurts it for sure, but that story and gunplay is fire, they really need to give it a sequel.

[Mr Marvel]

The Order 1886 was great, very under-rated imo.
A nice easy Platinum Trophy too.

[Kabaneri]

There better be a Bloodborne 2.

[rainslacker]

The Order was pretty good for what was there, outside a couple quibbles. It had it's failings, but to me, it just felt unfinished.

Otherwise, H:ZD has been my favorite new IP this gen. I'd also throw in Until Dawn.

[Deathshadow90]

Quantic Dream & David Cage are great at making new IP. They're among the few developers in the world that consistently develop new IP & doesn't do any sequels.

PS2 - Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit
PS3 - Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls
PS4 - Detroit: Become Human

I'm looking forward to their next game.

[RazzerRedux]

Personally, I would add Rebel Galaxy. It was fun as hell to play. Not a big name game but checked so many boxes for me personally as far as space combat games go.

[Mr Marvel]

Horizon & Bloodborne are the first 2 that come to mind... although Ghost of Tsushima has a heap of potential.

[Petebloodyonion]

How come DEAD bu Daylight is always forgotten even thought the game is a massive success and is still having new content each seasons?
The game was even able to secure the use of Pyramid Head from Silent hill.

[timotim]

Outer Worlds, Ori, Cuphead, Hellblade come to mind for me.

[Minute Man 721]

As of now it would be God of War for me. Got over 50 + games for each console that I still haven't touched😳

[RamRod88]

God of war isn't a new IP.

[Minute Man 721]

Ohhh misread the title.

In that case Sunset Overdrive, The Order and Cuphead for me. Have HZD, TLG. and a few more that I haven't played yet

[RamRod88]

Fortnite is a new IP. Battle royal is a game mode within Fortnite and the original tower defense is still there I think.

[kayoss]

Watchdog?? seriously?
How about No Man Sky, This game had a rough start but now its a spectacular game.

[FlavorLav01]

Easy, Bloodborne, then Nioh, followed by Horizon Zero Dawn, and Days Gone for me!

[umair_s51]

Control was fantastic

[on_line_forever]

PS3 : Dark souls - Demon Souls
PS4 : Bloodborn - Sekiro

[MidnightMay0r]

Ori and the original hellblade do not deserve a spot on this list. Cup head however absolutely does

[RamRod88]

Ori absolutely does. Hellblade is a toss up.

[Bruh]

Best new IP for me had to be Horizon and Ori. Horizon has this incredibly fun world to be in, I hope they flesh it out both the Robo dinos and world even more in the sequel. Ori is just a masterpiece, its absolutely a brilliant plat-former with a fantastic story. Hope Microsoft really pushes Moon even more