Games that Made You Feel Like a Superhero
Gravity Rush 2
Gravity Rush’s entire hook is based around exhilarating traversal, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that the improved sequel is on this list. The protagonist, Kat, can shift the gravity of the world and players can “fall” in whichever direction they choose by aiming with the right stick or motion controls. While the falling about the floating islands kind of looks like The Greatest American Hero flailing through the air, there is a good amount of control that the player has.
The gorgeous cel-shaded graphics give Gravity Rush 2 the wonderful feeling of flying through a cartoon. It’s a decent step up visually from the first entry, which was built for the Vita. GR2 also expands upon the original by adding two new styles to the gravity control mechanic: Lunar and Jupiter. As their names would imply, the Lunar style is a lighter gravity, and lets Kat jump higher and move through the air faster; Jupiter style increases the gravity and gives Kat’s attacks more physical impact. Styles can be switched on the fly which makes for combat and movement with serious flair. The charming visuals and simple controls make even doing nothing in particular a blast. The 360-degree freedom that Gravity Rush 2 has is somewhat unique in games, and if you have a PS4, it’s a must-play.
