New tactical noir: The 9th Dragon
The 9th Dragon — a stylish tactical narrative action game set in 1980s Kowloon Walled City — was announced this week and generated buzz with a trailer drop announcement. If you like story‑driven single‑player with a tactical edge, this is one to bookmark.
The 9th Dragon had its world premiere during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase on March 12, 2026, slotting into the event’s 90‑minute broadcast of new trailers and world premieres. (youtube.com) Developer FrameOver and publisher Headup confirmed the game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC, and a Steam store page and wishlist are already live. (gematsu.com) Preview notes from the reveal cite roughly ten hours of campaign content, about 20 enemy types and eight bosses, with combat described as a blend of tactical choices and free‑style beat‑’em‑up encounters rendered in voxel art. (cogconnected.com) The announcement trailer names the player character “Rookie” and squad leader “Mei,” showcases vertical traversal through cramped interiors and rooftops, and emphasizes branching choices that alter story outcomes; Headup uploaded the official trailer to its YouTube channel alongside the Steam link. (youtube.com)
