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Story-driven action game Blood Message is a cinematic showstopper, and after 20 minutes hands-on, it plays great too
Blood Message is a story-driven action game set in 9th century China that aims to deliver a highly cinematic experience with fluid, choreographed combat. A hands-on preview revealed seamless transitions between gameplay and cutscenes, environmental interactions during fights, and a grounded, human-scale approach to action. Developed by 24 Entertainment, the game is slated for PC and consoles with a TBA release date.
IT: Welcome to Derry artist calls his new Resident Evil-like horror "a cinematic experience" – and it's not a zombie game
Team Clout's upcoming horror game, ILL, is described as a "cinematic experience" by creative director Max Verehin, who previously worked as an artist on IT: Welcome to Derry. Inspired by survival horror titles like Resident Evil, ILL focuses on physics-based action, resource scarcity, and a distinct physicality with an emphasis on its anatomically-precise dismemberment system. The game aims to blend filmmaking techniques with video game design, featuring analog sci-fi horror elements set in the 1980s and avoiding typical zombie tropes in favor of unpredictable 'aberrations'.
007: First Light Review in Progress
007: First Light is an evolution of IO Interactive's Hitman formula, offering a more guided, cinematic experience with a new take on the James Bond universe. The game features a fresh protagonist, Patrick Gibson, and stellar performances from its supporting cast. While it includes familiar stealth and action elements, it also introduces engaging melee combat and gadget-based gameplay, though shooting sequences are less refined.
Aphelion Review | TheXboxHub
Aphelion is a cinematic space odyssey from DON'T NOD that excels in its visuals and storytelling, featuring two astronauts on a mission to save humanity. While the game's narrative and atmosphere are strong, the gameplay mechanics, including parkouring and checkpointing, are noted as areas that let the experience down. The European Space Agency collaborated on the title, which is available on Xbox.
