The Relic: First Guardian Previewed Ahead of July 31st Launch
Project Cloud Games' action RPG, The Relic: First Guardian, is set for a July 31st release on PS5 and PC. This Soulslike title emphasizes an aggression-first combat system and gear-based progression through discoverable Relics. It aims to stand out with its narrative integration and boss-heavy gameplay set in a cursed land.
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Gorgeous PS5 Action RPG Gets Divisive Reviews, Out Today on PlayStation Store
The action RPG The Relic: First Guardian is now available on PlayStation 5, featuring a gorgeous world inspired by Korean folklore. However, the game has received divisive reviews, with an average score of 59 on OpenCritic, and only 7% of critics recommending it due to issues with its state and gameplay.
The Relic: First Guardian Review - Too big, too fast
The Relic: First Guardian is an ambitious action RPG that attempts to be a souls-like but falls short due to a lack of genre staples and numerous technical issues. The game suffers from weak combat, muddy visuals, confusing narrative, and frequent bugs, making it difficult to recommend in its current state despite a unique Relic system and impressive enemy designs.
The Relic: First Guardian Review – A World Worth Saving
The Relic: First Guardian offers an oppressive yet engaging atmosphere and a compelling narrative delivered through environmental storytelling. While its Soulslike combat mechanics show promise with generous parry windows, the game suffers from clunky traversal, repetitive enemy design, and a slow progression system for abilities and upgrades. Despite technical hiccups and a grindy feel, the melancholy world and its pockets of humanity make it a journey worth undertaking.
Game Reviews
This article contains reviews for two games: Corsair Cove and The Relic: First Guardian. The review for Corsair Cove is provided by The Wand Report, while The Relic: First Guardian is reviewed by IGN.
The Relic: First Guardian Review
The Relic: First Guardian is a dark fantasy action game that fails to live up to its potential due to numerous bugs and technical issues. The review highlights the game's squandered potential and inexcusable flaws.
The Relic: First Guardian – Everything You Need to Know
The Relic: First Guardian, an action RPG from Project Cloud Games, is set to release on July 31st for PlayStation 5 and PC, with Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch versions to follow. The game distinguishes itself with an aggression-first combat system, gear-based character progression through discoverable Relics, and unique, story-driven weapons. While drawing comparisons to Soulslike titles like Dark Souls, it aims for a distinct identity with its narrative integration and combat mechanics.
The Relic: First Guardian Is a Boss-Heavy Soulslike That Focuses on Stories in a Cursed Land | IGN Preview
The Relic: First Guardian is a new Soulslike game that puts a focus on storytelling within a cursed land. The game features boss-heavy combat and a unique structure that presents its narrative through a collection of short stories.