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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
When all is said and done, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a solid experience. It's flashy, pretty and entertaining, standing out through the combat and environments. It no longer feels like this sprawling world that we explore and save from the brink of destruction, but rather a small pocket that needs constant supervision. This is a more on-the-rails experience when compared to any of the past Dragon Age games. Considering the struggles that Bioware has undergone since Dragon Age: Inquisition, however, it's still awesome that we received a game of this quality. It doesn’t share much in terms of style and gameplay, but we do see characters we love again in a beautiful world and fun combat. It isn’t the most mind-blowing entry to the series and does play it safe, but it's still a good game. The combat and soundtrack are solid, the environments are gorgeous and the game is still filled with a ton of world-building.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is a game that many fans have wanted for fifteen years, and while it was delivered to us, it does feel like it is lacking in some areas. There are issues with the camera and combat at times, but the game is still fun, flashy and over the top like fans deserve. Fans may also find newer stories missing somewhat frustrating, with some story arcs missing at launch or otherwise unavailable until a further date. Out of the box, this is still a solid game with a huge cast of characters and a ton of optional content available to the player. This was made for the fans of Dragon Ball and might not end up being for everyone.