The leveling system of an RPG is the basis on which the entirety of the game rests. The same is true for Lords of the Fallen, which sports a very normal and simple stat sheet for players to dump their Vigor (the souls in the game) into. Though these stats are all useful in some …
As a gamer with a special affinity for Persona 3 Portable, the Persona 3 Reload announcement left me with a mix of excitement and disappointment. The remake offered the perfect opportunity to experience the game from a modern perspective, yet Atlus’ decision not to include the female protagonist felt like a missed opportunity for inclusivity, …
Collectibles add another level of exploration to games by giving players a reason to look about their surroundings beyond where a quest indicator may be directing them. This can give players the opportunity to take in and enjoy many different parts of the game they would otherwise pass over. Assassin’s Creed Mirage features many different …
Collectibles add another level of exploration to games by giving players a reason to look about their surroundings beyond where a quest indicator may be directing them. This can give players the opportunity to take in and enjoy many different parts of the game they would otherwise pass over. Assassin’s Creed Mirage features many different …
The main missions of Spider-Man 2 will have a set character, as each mission is intended for either Peter or Miles. While free roaming, players are given much more freedom to explore New York as whichever Spider-Man they’d like. Both characters have a different list of skills to learn and abilities to use, varying their …
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a game designed with immaculate detail that can often overwhelm new players. The choices in Baldur’s Gate 3 can come back to haunt you or bless you dozens of hours later. Throwing away a seemingly inconsequential item can have major repercussions on your experience later in the game, so what should …
Horror games have been popular for decades, but it is the psychological horror subgenre that takes terror to another level. It can leave a lasting impression on you, as it does not focus on simple jump-scares, but instead, it creates an atmosphere of dread and unease. Psychological horror games play with the fragility of the …
Figuring out how to optimize the Necromancer can be a bit of a pain if you’re new to Diablo 4. This class is extremely gear-dependent, to the point where the Necromancer’s gear dictates not only their own stats, but also those of their Golem and Skeletal minions. Weapons are particularly important for a Necromancer and …
Late last night, Studio Wildcard finally released the Unreal Engine 5 remaster of Ark: Survival Evolved. Now known as Ark: Survival Ascended, the popular dinosaur survival game has been “reimagined from the ground up into the next generation of video game technology”. But, despite the fancy new visuals, players are already bashing the game on …
I didn’t register it at first. The sallow, tired-looking FBI agent accompanying player-character Saga in the opening chapter of Alan Wake 2 isn’t entirely visible through the misty windscreen of the car, but once he gets out and starts talking, the pieces quickly fall into place. It’s Max Payne, playing the role of FBI Agent …