Pragmata

Capcom has taken a gamble with Pragmata, blending together multiple genres to create something that feels fresh and unique. At the heart of it is hacking-infused third-person shooter combat, which remains engaging and exciting throughout. And when paired with a story that tugs on the heartstrings, the result is something rather special. Ultimately, Pragmata is not only game of the year material, but also one of the most exciting new IPs in recent years.

Pragmata is a breath of fresh air thanks to its tactical combat, clever puzzles, and earnest sci-fi story. It proves that there's still innovation in the AAA space and is yet another winner from Capcom. This is a game that humans and androids alike can enjoy.

Instead, Pragmata is content to let its strong action foundation speak for itself, while giving Hugh and Diana plenty of time to hang out and talk. As a companion, Diana is top-tier, and she never gets annoying (even when repeating phrases in several boss battles). The game does a great job of showcasing how important she is to the core of Pragmata in multiple ways, including her ability to support you in battle.The two voice actors for Hugh and Diana also work nicely off of each other. Hugh has someone to riff off of, and he's capable enough to feel like an action hero, but humble enough not ...

Pragmata's confidence in its punchy shootouts and old-school cool pays off, and the two leads roved their way into my heart despite a predictable plot.

A moonshot six years in the making, Capcom's bold new IP PRAGMATA sends Hugh and Diana to new heights with a successful landing.

Pragmata, with its marvellous merging of hacking, movement and gunplay, was a blast to play start to finish. While the story stumbles a little in the early hours, it wasn’t enough to slow down what ended up being a great experience.

Pragmata is a great sci-fi action adventure game that doesn’t demand much from its players and provides an entertaining experience throughout.

Ever since it was announced, Pragmata has been affectionately described as “The Last of Us in space” as both games focus on a middle-aged man unexpectedly taking a surrogate daughter under their wing. But going in with those lofty expectations actually does Capcom’s all-new journey to the moon a disservice.

Emboldened by years of success, Capcom's risky 360-era shooter dares to tackle sci-fi shooter convention in a proudly experimental gamble.

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From the intriguing narrative and wonderful Lunar setting to its multifaceted and moreish combat, Pragmata is a joy to experience. Hugh and Diana’s trek through an AI-powered moonbase gone bad is full of satisfying combat encounters and puzzles in some exceptionally cool environments, with only a few wrinkles.

Pragmata certainly starts strong, but it doesn't have quite enough to stay completely engaging all the way to the end credits. It's a highly-polished sci-fi game with fun combat and exploration, but its lackluster story and characters keep it from reaching its full potential. Still, it's exciting to have a completely original IP from Capcom, and while Pragmata doesn't live up to the high bar set by some of the studio's other efforts, it's a mostly worthwhile adventure.