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Stranger Than Heaven's combat system is one of many gambles that RGG might regret
This preview of Stranger Than Heaven, the next Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio game, focuses on its radical departure from the Like a Dragon series' traditional brawler combat. The new system, which controls each limb with a separate button and features directional blocking, is described as novel but potentially frustrating, especially in group encounters. The article also touches on controversial celebrity casting and the game's potential connection to the Like a Dragon lore, expressing concern that the studio is gambling on unproven ideas.
Fight or Kite: Gloria Victis’s combat simply doesn’t land
This analysis of Gloria Victis focuses on its combat system, finding it inconsistent and lacking the precision of similar titles like For Honor and Absolver. While the game offers a classless character system and a free-to-play model, the combat's floaty and imprecise nature detracts from the overall experience, despite the presence of interesting mechanics like damage and armor types.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter review: The next one
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Second Chapter is an excellent, iterative sequel that builds upon the strong foundation of its predecessor. While the storytelling remains a major highlight, the combat system, particularly its real-time elements and enemy HP pools, is criticized. The game is praised for its ambitious narrative and engaging characters, making it a worthwhile adventure for fans.
Popular PS5 RPG Spin-Off Is Out Today on PlayStation Store
RuneScape: Dragonwilds has launched its 1.0 build today on the PlayStation Store, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Nintendo Switch release planned. This spin-off moves away from the MMORPG format, focusing on resource gathering, crafting, and combat in a new setting called Ashenfall. The launch version includes a complete combat system overhaul and new story content, with a Standard Edition priced at $29.99.
Runescape: Dragonwilds lämnar early access i dag
The survival game Runescape: Dragonwilds has officially left early access today with its 1.0 version. The update includes improvements to the building and combat systems, new enemy variants, and the boss Kuldra. The game will not see a price increase and will be available on PC, PlayStation Plus, and Game Pass, with physical console editions arriving November 5.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword – Why You’ll Keep Coming Back for One More Fight
Onimusha: Way of the Sword's combat system is praised for its depth and emphasis on player expression, turning swordplay into a fluid dance of attack and defense. The game encourages mastery through challenging enemies and rewarding skillful play, making the protagonist Miyamoto Musashi's journey feel personal and engaging.
Fable’s Combat Offers A “Really Broad, Deep, Rich Suite of Options,” But Remains Approachable
Playground Games aims to make Fable's combat approachable yet deep, drawing inspiration from the original while modernizing it for today's players. Associate game director Will Kennedy highlighted the "broad, deep, rich suite of options" available, emphasizing smooth "style-weaving combat." While some aspects may need polish before the February 23rd, 2027 release on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, the team is proud of the satisfying and faithful design.
Recension – Marvel’s Wolverine - Arg, hårig och alldeles underbar
Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine is a brutal, visually stunning, and highly entertaining action-adventure game for the PlayStation 5. The combat system is a standout, blending Arkham's control with Spider-Man's fluidity and adding a weighty, aggressive feel. While the narrative and motorcycle segments are weaker points, the game excels at making players feel like the iconic mutant, with impressive technical polish and even realistic beard physics.
Wolverine Only Aims As High As Its Stout Hero
Insomniac Games' Wolverine is a solid, cinematic action game that serves the character well but fails to leverage the studio's creative strengths. While the visual presentation and character performances are commendable, the combat lacks weight, flow, and depth, feeling rote and unrewarding. The narrative offers an emotional perspective on Logan and sets up future X-Men universe developments, but the gameplay remains largely unremarkable.
Fable's combat system is intended to be 'approachable' while still meeting modern expectations, Playground Games says — 'We wanted there to be breadth and depth to it, so we landed on wanting to have style-weaving combat'
Playground Games associate game director Will Kennedy stated that Fable's combat system is designed to be 'approachable' for modern players while retaining depth and faithfulness to the series. The 'style-weaving' combat allows players to fluidly mix weapons and spells, offering a rich suite of customization options.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Hands-on Preview – Worth developing Mako poisoning for
Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the final chapter of the remake trilogy, promises to be an epic conclusion, picking up after the events of Rebirth with the party facing the Weapons and the looming threat of war with Wutai. This preview highlights Yuffie's expanded role, the introduction of Cid and Vincent, and new exploration tools, though it notes concerns about the return of Chadley's side-content padding. Visually, Revelation appears to be a significant step up from Rebirth, with stunning environments and detailed character models.
Fable: How Playground Games is Building Albion for a New Generation | Official XBOX Podcast
Playground Games' Ralph Fulton discusses the upcoming Fable game on the Official Xbox Podcast, highlighting the combat system, world design, and player agency. The interview, conducted at Gamescom, reveals details about the game's initial experience, including the introduction to Bowerstone and the emergence of heroic powers. Fulton emphasizes the team's focus on player choice and the intricate details within the game's environments and combat encounters.
Atelier Karia Reveals New Gameplay Details Ahead of February 2027 Launch | Invision Game Community
KOEI TECMO Europe and Gust have revealed new details for Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, scheduled for a February 25, 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. The game introduces a new style-changing combat system, expanded elemental exploration mechanics, and a revamped alchemy synthesis system. Players will also face colossal enemies requiring coordinated team efforts.
I love Stranger Than Heaven's "more intuitive and rough" combat: "Frankly speaking, with Yakuza, you could even play it with closed eyes", says its producer
Stranger Than Heaven's combat system is designed to be more intuitive and rough than the Like a Dragon series, requiring players to actively block and strategize. Producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto highlights the left-and-right arm control scheme, which aims to create a greater sense of involvement in fights. The preview showcased different difficulty levels and demonstrated the game's impressive gore, leaving the reviewer excited for its January 15, 2027 release.
Turn-based RPG Tianji: Shadow of the Ancients announced for Nintendo Switch 2, and Switch
Jusdan International has announced Tianji: Shadow of the Ancients, a turn-based RPG set during the Tang Dynasty, scheduled for release in 2027 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features combo-driven combat, dynamic exploration with day/night cycles, and deep character progression with unique companion skills.
Playground Games' devs are so confident in Fable, they made me play the Gamescom demo twice
Playground Games' upcoming Fable title impressed during a Gamescom demo, with associate game director Will Kennedy expressing high confidence in the game's combat system. The preview highlighted the ability to seamlessly weave melee, ranged, and magic attacks, with a particular emphasis on player choice and nuanced combat mechanics. The performance of Matt King as a companion character, Super Hans, was also praised for its emotional depth and comedic timing.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword starts off slow, but stick with it: You'll be rewarded with some of the best action…
Onimusha: Way of the Sword features a deep and rewarding combat system that shines once players move past its slow introduction. While the initial mechanics are drip-fed and the parry system can feel overused, the game eventually reveals a complex array of defensive and offensive tools that make its combat incredibly satisfying. Despite a slow start, the action RPG is highly recommended for its rewarding gameplay loop.
Playing Mass Effect spiritual successor Exodus was the best kind of surprise
Exodus, a spiritual successor to Mass Effect developed by Archetype Entertainment, offers a compelling blend of action combat and deep player agency. The preview highlights a mission focused on infiltrating a space station, showcasing the game's striking visuals, flexible combat system with diverse companion abilities, and a narrative that emphasizes meaningful choices with long-term consequences, including a unique time dilation mechanic.
With wall-running and surprisingly weighty combat, Guild Wars 3 is aiming high: "If we hadn't been making MMOs for 26 years I don't think we could have built this"
Guild Wars 3 is aiming for a more visceral, action-RPG-like combat experience with a new momentum system that allows for wall-running and impactful attacks. Developer ArenaNet is focusing on making the MMO accessible for both new and returning players, with a launch planned for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Guild Wars 3 is a lot smaller scale than Guild Wars 2 because of the new approach to combat and movement: 'You would probably see about 20 players in a large combat scenario'
ArenaNet's Guild Wars 3 will feature a significantly smaller player scale in combat scenarios, capping at around 20 players, compared to Guild Wars 2's large-scale battles. This decision is driven by the new high-fidelity combat and movement systems, which are designed to be more readable and visceral. While cities will remain busy social hubs, the open world will focus on more intimate, meaningful player interactions.
