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WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a Soulslike game that aims to take a top spot in the genre. Providing a nice challenge for those looking to step up and fight through fearsome bosses. The focus in combat is to build up feathers to use spells and skills while in a fight, allowing you to utilize the arsenal of ways to fight bosses as you progress. Everything you do is a dance between yourself and your enemies; one wrong move and it can spell the end of the fight.
Fans of the AI: The Somnium Files games get to enjoy another new entry to the series as it makes its way into their hands. With the release of No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES, we get to see a new story and more of our favorite officer and title character, Kaname Date.
The 45th anniversary of Pac-Man brings fans a unique take on the iconic series of games. Shadow Labyrinth takes on a new role for the franchise, bringing you into a new piece of the Pac-Man universe with a darker tone and a new genre. Players must use their abilities to survive, consume enemies and level Swordsman No. 8 to their highest potential.
The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games have been a longtime favorite for fans of arcade and skating. Now fans can look forward to playing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4, two games in one, remastered and packaged for players to enjoy. Whether you're playing to experience them for the first time or replaying to achieve the highest scores possible and see if you still have the skills to show off to the world.
With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, we have seen a resurgence of games getting spectacular updates for the console. The beloved game, Yakuza 0, is one of these games receiving a new release, with new content added that wasn't seen in the original. The release of Yakuza 0 Director’s Cutseeks to update and elevate the game even higher for fans who love the game and those who are looking to dip their toes into the series for the first time.
Scar-Lead Salvation is a new action rogue-like that has entered the gaming space. It aims to provide players with a new experience akin to something like Returnal, where you’ll go through multiple runs to gain better perks and knowledge of your enemies while going deeper into the world the game has to offer. You have to fight your way through multiple floors as you learn more about Willow, her trusty AI companion and the facility that she's seemingly trapped within.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch. This spin-off game of the main series offered up amazing locations and combat that provided players with a whole new way to experience the series. The new, updated version of the game comes with new upgrades to the original, like updated graphics and the inclusion of all the past downloadable content. When booting up the definitive edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X, you can also expect a plethora of new quality-of-life changes that make the game even more accessible and enjoyable to play.
Many fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Monster Hunter Wilds. Seasoned veterans and new players seeking to sink their teeth into the series have been eyeing this new entry to see what the game is all about. Since the release of Monster Hunter World and Rise, we’ve been eager for more of the series to make its way onto console and PC for more over-the-top and intense fights. But how does Monster Hunter Wilds compare to the past two entries that completely shook up how the series is played?
Monster Hunter Wilds is a fun experience and has all the staples that make the series so enjoyable. Unfortunately, some choices make it hard to enjoy yourself for a significant amount of time while making your way to the portion of the game that you’re trying to experience. The main story aims to provide players with a more immersive experience, but ends up getting in the way of the fighting monsters at a reliable pace, forcing you from point A to B frequently before allowing you to engage with these newly-added monsters. The focus mode for aiming your strikes feels odd at first, but after some time, is something that you get used to. The Seikret mounts seem like a good idea in general, but they end up delivering an odd experience even after learning the quirks of how they work and can be frustrating to use. Despite these issues, Monster Hunter Wilds is still a fun and challenging experience for fans of the series and newcomers looking to dive into it once they get past the learning curve.
Virtua Fighter 5 was first released in 2007 on consoles and has received various updated versions as time went on in the form of Virtua Fighter 5 R and Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown. But now it has finally come to PC players with its newest version, titled Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. for a whole new generation of PC players to experience the game. For the 30th anniversary of the series, SEGA has released this new version to give fans another version of this classic game while they wait for the newest entry to make its debut.