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Expedition 33 Build Guide: How to Actually Break the Game (2025) | TAG
This guide for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 focuses on mastering the game's combat system by explaining the crucial Burn and Mark status effects and how to effectively utilize character abilities and Pictos. It details optimal strategies for each party member, including Lune, Gustave, Maelle, Sciel, Verso, and Monoco, to create powerful synergies and dominate encounters.
Both Final Fantasy 7 remakes are dirt cheap right now in a franchise sale—but I think you should play FF12 and enjoy the series' best combat system at a discount, too
The author recommends playing Final Fantasy 12, praising its Gambit combat system as the best in the series, especially with the Zodiac Age version's enhancements. The article also notes that both Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are currently on sale on Steam, alongside discounts for other titles in the franchise, including Final Fantasy 16.
Torii: Beyond The Gates Demo 3 is out!
The demo for Torii: Beyond The Gates, version 3, has been released, featuring new bosses and story elements. The developers have incorporated community feedback regarding combat flow and animations, with further improvements planned for future updates. Players can explore a new realm and experiment with different character specializations.
Stranger Than Heaven's Combat Will Challenge You Like A Souls Game | IGN Preview
Stranger Than Heaven features a slower, more calculated combat system that differentiates it from the Yakuza series. While currently a bit rough, the combat shows significant potential for challenging players in a Souls-like manner.
Stranger Than Heaven’s Combat Hits In All The Right Places | Preview
Stranger Than Heaven, a standalone prequel to the Like A Dragon series, offers a unique combat system where players control Makoto Daito's hands independently. The preview highlights the game's combat mechanics through three distinct encounters set in different time periods, showcasing bare-handed brawling, weapon usage, and parrying. The game is set to launch on January 15, 2027.
Stranger Than Heaven evolves RGG Studio's combat system
RGG Studio's upcoming game, Stranger Than Heaven, features a revamped melee combat system that emphasizes fluid combos and cinematic action. The preview showcased combat across three distinct historical eras, highlighting new controls mapped to triggers and bumpers, ground-pounding finishers, and a methodical approach to engaging multiple enemies. The game aims to deliver a satisfying and challenging combat experience.
Stranger Than Heaven preview: Immaculate vibes collide with a static combat system
Stranger Than Heaven, a new IP from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, aims to blend immaculate vibes with a unique combat system that allows for independent control of Makoto Daito's left and right sides. The game spans five distinct eras in Japan's history, offering players a chance to witness the country's evolution over 50 years. While the world-building and ambition are praised, the preview notes that the combat system needs refinement before its January 15, 2027 release.
NCsoft just announced Aion 2 is launching globally in September
NCsoft has officially announced that its MMORPG Aion 2 will launch globally in September, following its initial release in Korea and Taiwan in November 2025. The game will feature full freedom of flight as a core combat mechanic, alongside traditional tab-targeting and a dynamic combat experience. Aion 2 will offer a range of PvE content, including solo and group dungeons, and eight-player raids, with servers planned for North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation battle system has been "perfected", Square Enix claims, as it closes out its RPG…
Square Enix claims the combat system in Final Fantasy VII Revelation has been perfected, building upon the foundations of Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth. The upcoming JRPG will feature a new "FIT" system where character outfits determine their skills, and will launch simultaneously on all platforms in spring 2027.
Crimson Desert Patch 1.10.00 Brings New Mounts, Minigames, and Major Re-Blockade Improvements | Invision
Crimson Desert Patch 1.10.00 has been released, introducing new mounts, pets, and special growth systems, including the Wyvern mount and Kuku Bird Chick. The update also adds two new minigames, Pinball and Orb Roll, with unique rewards. Significant improvements have been made to the Re-Blockade system, alongside enhancements to combat, controls, UI, and overall stability across all platforms.
God of War Laufey is exactly how I want the series' combat to evolve, from the return of aerial combos to hitting…
The combat in the upcoming God of War Laufey, starring Faye, is evolving the series by blending classic aerial combos from the Greek era with modern gameplay. Faye's fast, fluid style and soul magic offer a dynamic combat experience that leans into the strengths of the PlayStation 5.
God of War Laufey’s “Fresh Yet Familiar” Combat Allows Tailoring Rue and Phranque to Your Playstyle
Santa Monica Studio's Kevin Peterson and Denny Yeh discussed the combat system for God of War Laufey, highlighting the return of classic God of War trilogy features like mid-air combos. The game aims to blend old-school DNA with modern mechanics, emphasizing player mobility and customization of companions Rue and Phranque to tailor the playstyle. While a release date for the PlayStation 5 title is not yet set, it is reportedly not years away.
Gothic 1 Remake’s Rebuilt Combat System Gets a Closer Look in New Dev Diary
The Gothic 1 Remake developer diary showcases its rebuilt combat system, which moves away from Souls-like mechanics in favor of studying animations and directional inputs. Player animations will evolve with character level, and tutorials are integrated into dialogue to maintain immersion. The game is set to launch on June 5th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Gothic 1 Remake – Making Of Series Concludes with Deep Dive into the Combat System
Alkimia Interactive and THQ Nordic have released the final episode of their 'Making Of' series for Gothic 1 Remake, focusing on the game's combat system. The developers discuss preserving the original's deliberate feel while modernizing controls for current players. Pre-orders for Gothic 1 Remake on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X include a digital copy of Gothic Classic.
Why Crimson Desert Was Worth Restarting After Nearly 200 Hours
The author discusses their decision to restart Crimson Desert after a 200-hour playthrough, highlighting how significant updates to the game's combat, exploration, and economy have made a second playthrough appealing. They detail how new game mechanics and systems encourage a fresh approach to character builds and world interaction, making a new game plus experience more engaging than a typical one.
Type Soul Proficiency Variant – What Does it Do?
The Type Soul Proficiency Variant significantly alters combat mechanics by replacing the Hierro ability with a charge system. These charges, replenished through specific actions, enhance various Kendo, Speed, Hakuda, and Kido moves, offering a trade-off for the loss of Hierro. The variant also includes cosmetic changes to the player's eye color when using charged abilities.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’s Naval Combat Is Already Looking Like A Highlight
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced enhances the original's naval combat with improved visuals, including ray tracing and advanced water simulations. The game features more intelligent enemy fleets and revamped combat mechanics on both sea and ship decks, making the Jackdaw ship more integral to the experience.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight feels like an Arkham game because Rocksteady co-developed it
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, releasing May 22nd, feels similar to the Arkham games due to co-development by Rocksteady Studios. Rocksteady contributed around 24 developers, and Warner Bros. Games Montréal also assisted. The game's combat, stealth, and open-world atmosphere are noted as spiritual successors to the Arkham series, offering an evolution for the Lego franchise.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight review - a stream of deep-cuts with cracking Arkham-light combat
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight offers a deep cut of Batman lore with engaging Arkham-style combat and open-world traversal. The game successfully blends references from various Batman media with a fun, co-op focused gameplay loop, though some mechanics don't quite reach the heights of its inspirations.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter details more characters, ‘Brave Rush’ and ‘Enforcer Burst’ systems
Nihon Falcom has revealed new details and screenshots for The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd, introducing additional characters and elaborating on the 'Brave Rush' and 'Enforcer Burst' combat systems. The information provides a deeper look into the gameplay mechanics of the upcoming turn-based RPG.