All articles tagged with #combat mechanics
Fatekeeper, a new first-person RPG by Paraglacial under THQ Nordic, shows promise as a spiritual successor to Dark Messiah with detailed combat and magical powers, but the reviewer is waiting for a more impactful 'kick' in gameplay to fully excite.
Parrying is celebrated as one of the most satisfying and empowering mechanics in video games, allowing players to turn defense into offense with precise timing, rewarding skill and risk-taking, and creating thrilling moments of mastery and dominance in combat.
Ubisoft has released a new combat gameplay overview for Assassin's Creed Shadows, highlighting its mechanics and setting in Feudal Japan. Originally set for a November release, the game has been delayed to February 14, 2024, to ensure a polished launch across all platforms. The delay aims to enhance features like parkour and stealth, with preorders being refunded and future preorders receiving the first expansion for free. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC.
Slitterhead, a horror game from the creators of Silent Hill, has received mixed reviews on Steam. While praised for its unique combat mechanics, world design, and nostalgic feel reminiscent of PlayStation 2-era games, some players criticize it for being low-budget and having awkward controls. Despite its indie status and mixed reception, Slitterhead has garnered a "Very Positive" rating, suggesting it may become a cult classic over time.
Final Fantasy 12, released in 2006 and available on current platforms in The Zodiac Age remaster, features a unique combat system that allows players to effectively program their party's actions through the Gambit system. Designed by Hiroyuki Ito and Yasumi Matsuno, the game's real-time tactical combat, resembling a real-time strategy game, offers a deeply satisfying and elegant experience. Despite its brilliance, the game's combat system has been largely overlooked and underutilized in the gaming industry, as RPG trends have shifted towards action-flavored combat.
IGN provides a hands-on preview of Dragon's Dogma 2, highlighting Capcom's focus on refining and polishing the unique elements that made the original game stand out. The preview showcases the improved contributions of Pawns in combat and navigation, as well as the impactful and weighty melee combat. The seamless open world offers both rewarding exploration and dangerous encounters. However, the preview also notes a lack of new content and enemy types, leaving the reviewer wishing for more excitement and innovation in the sequel.