Secret Level: Every Video Game in the New Gamescom Trailer

Prime Video’s Secret Level, an animated anthology series inspired by video games, made a splash at Gamescom 2024. The trailer showcased a diverse array of titles, promising unique interpretations of familiar gaming worlds. Let’s delve into the exciting reveals.

Armored Core

A surprising highlight is Keanu Reeves’ apparent involvement. The trailer shows Reeves (or a very convincing likeness) piloting an Armored Core mecha, showcasing a visually stunning fight scene. This adds a significant element of intrigue to the episode, especially considering Reeves’ recent foray into the gaming world with Cyberpunk 2077.

Concord

Concord, a recent PC and PS5 release, will also be represented in the animated series. The trailer displays a breathtaking depiction of Concord’s towering city, a prominent feature highlighted in previous trailers. This suggests the series will capture the game’s distinctive visual style, promising a faithful interpretation of the city’s verticality and architecture.

Crossfire

The tactical shooter franchise, Crossfire, is another unexpected inclusion in Secret Level. The trailer showcases quick but impactful glimpses of SWAT team characters in action. The emphasis on gritty action and intense moments suggests a dramatic and potentially poignant interpretation of the franchise, moving away from its typical gameplay focus.

Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons fans will find a visually impressive take on their beloved franchise. The trailer reveals a scene featuring a massive dragon and a unique sword-shaped bridge over a waterfall, culminating in a view of a fortress. This suggests a traditional and immersive approach, contrasting with the 2023 live-action adaptation, opting for a more serious tone.

EXODUS

The science fiction game EXODUS, with its themes of time dilation and emotional fallout, is a fitting subject for Secret Level‘s lens. The trailer captures the emotional core of the game, showcasing a scene of two aged characters reuniting. This aspect of the short emphasizes the emotional depth behind EXODUS’s scientific foundation.

Honor of Kings

A surprising inclusion, the popular MOBA game Honor of Kings, is also part of the Secret Level roster. The trailer, featuring a handful of quick shots, promises a detailed and realistic animation style compared to the game’s typical anime aesthetic. This suggests a departure from the game’s visual style, aiming for a realistic rendering of the characters and environments.

Mega Man

Capcom’s Mega Man, despite its classic 8-bit heritage, receives a refreshingly contemporary portrayal. The trailer shows a more realistic representation of the cyborg protagonist as he gets ready for a showdown with Dr. Wily’s Robot Masters. The character’s suit-up and animation style suggests a visually compelling take on the character, whilst acknowledging the franchise’s history.

New World: Aeternum

Amazon’s MMORPG, New World: Aeternum, will feature in a visually striking episode. The trailer reveals a scene set on the iconic island of Aeternum, with a lone hero preparing for action. The brief glimpse hints at a detailed and realistic depiction of the island’s environment, mirroring the game’s meticulously rendered world.

The Outer Worlds 2

Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds sequel, Halcyon, receives a visually distinctive treatment. The trailer mixes photo-realistic characters with stylized, CG-rendered environments. The trailer highlights the striking color palette of the game, indicating a faithful representation of the game’s visual aesthetic.

Pac-Man

A significant departure from the classic Pac-Man, this episode presents a hooded, alien figure navigating a vast wasteland. A robotic Pac-Man with razor-sharp teeth is also glimpsed. The trailer strongly suggests a reimagining of the iconic character, possibly casting the character as an antagonist in a unique, intriguing setting.

PlayStation Studios: God of War & Ghost of Tsushima

The trailer showcases a significant focus on the PlayStation Studios lineup, specifically including Kratos from God of War and Jin Sakai from Ghost of Tsushima. The Kratos scene confirms a reimagining of the character from the more recent Norse God-focused iterations rather than the original Greek mythology. Jin is also present, suggesting a blend of time and worlds. This raises questions about potential time travel or alternate realities.

Sifu

Sloclap’s 2022 beat-em-up Sifu is also represented in the trailer, showcasing a stylized, yet realistic fight scene in a dojo and nightclub. The trailer shows a blood-soaked character entering a dojo, gearing up for another bloody fight. Later, quick shots of a violent brawl highlight the stylistic take compared to the game’s visuals.

Spelunky

A brief shot of Spelunky features treasure hunter Ana Spelunky tumbling into a lava-filled cavern. This suggests a faithful, albeit unique visual interpretation of the indie series, utilizing an intriguing animated style.

Unreal Tournament

Unreal Tournament appears with a brief glimpse of an arena, marked with the Riordan Dynamics logo. The scene, featuring two opposing towers, evokes the iconic Facing Worlds map, hinting at a faithful recreation of the environment and the essence of the game’s deathmatch gameplay.

Warhammer 40,000

Warhammer 40,000 is represented by a visually brutal depiction of Space Marines in action. The trailer showcases Space Marines engaged in combat, including a marine being ambushed by a larger monster. The scene emphasizes an action-packed and visceral portrayal of the franchise.

The Mystery Game

One of the trailer’s most intriguing segments portrays a man engulfed in pink and blue energy, hinting at a connection with a machine or another lifeform. The exact game represented remains a mystery, but the unique visual style suggests a potentially revolutionary and emotionally resonant episode. The trailer leaves viewers eager to unravel the mystery.