It’s A Good Week If You Like Games That Let You Play As An Animal
Following recent gaming events including Gamescom Opening Night Live and the Future Games Show, a notable trend has emerged with multiple upcoming titles featuring animal protagonists or anthropomorphic hybrid characters. Among these animal-centric games is Amphibian, a retro RPG developed by Jarcorp Interactive that places players in control of humanoid frogs tasked with saving their world.
Amphibian stands out for its distinctive audio design, with all in-game dialogue recorded as ribbit sounds while English translations appear on screen, fully committing to its amphibian theme. The game is confirmed for multiplatform release across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with a planned launch in 2028.
The emergence of these animal-focused titles suggests a growing interest from developers in exploring alternative character perspectives and creative gameplay settings beyond traditional human protagonists. This trend was prominent enough at recent major gaming conferences to warrant dedicated coverage and compilation of upcoming releases.