Many seem to be rather disappointed by E3 2019 for some reason. Sure, we didn’t get any earth-shattering reveals or peeks at the new console generation, but there was still plenty there to get excited about. I watched everything live this week, and I saw quite a few games that had me raising an interested eyebrow. There were a few games that did more than that though, games that got we well and truly excited for 2020. Here are a few.

Cyberpunk 2077

So, I’ve been excited for Cyberpunk 2077 ever since I saw the extended gameplay demo from E3 2018. Possibilities abound with this game, and everything I’ve seen and heard since has only made it sound better. It’s a game that revolves around choice in a way that doesn’t seem possible, and yet I can’t help but think that CD Projekt Red will actually manage to pull it off. Also it’s got Keanu Reeves as a major character, so…yeah. Day 1 buy for me.

Final Fantasy VII Remake

Square-Enix finally gave us a look at how combat will actually work in this version of the game, and I have to say I’m liking it. It’s a solid compromise between the turn-based system of the past and the real-time, action-oriented tastes of the present. Also this game is downright gorgeous. Keep it up, Square!

Journey to the Savage Planet

Picture Metroid Prime. Next imagine that it’s 90% more funny. Finally, imagine that you’re playing as a hapless, first-time explorer who doesn’t really know what they’re doing. This is basically what Journey to the Savage Planet is going to be. It’s all the lightly-guided, explorative fun of Metroid Prime combined with a massive dose of comedic stylings. Definitely a winning combination if I ever saw one.

Luigi’s Mansion 3

I’ve been waiting to get back into Luigi’s Mansion for quite a while now. Something about Luigi’s Mansion 2: Dark Moon kinda made the game fall flat for me, but I’m not getting that same sense from these trailers. I dunno, maybe it’s just Luigi’s Mansion time or something.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Twelve years. It’s been twelve long years since the last console release for Animal Crossing. Don’t get me wrong, Animal Crossing: New Leaf was great. I spent a ton of time in that game trying to get my town in tip-top shape and arranging my house so that it was just right. That said though, it’s been 6 years since that game too and I want my console Animal Crossing again.

I want to be able to kick back and wander around my town like I did back when I was still a student. So the fact that I’ll be able to do that with Animal Crossing: New Horizons is exciting all by itself. What’s more though, they’ve made major improvements here. Jumping rivers, crafting furniture, setting up stuff outside, and having a whole group of friends visit my town sounds incredible to me. Doesn’t it sounds awesome to you too.

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What were your favorites from E3 2019? What makes them stand out for you?

Lede image from Journey to the Savage Planet E3 2019 trailer