Summary TheDarksidersseries, for better or worse, continually shifts genre from entry to entry despite always keeping one foot firmly entrenched in being an action-RPG. The first game in the series is very much a hybrid betweenGod of WarandThe Legend of Zelda, whileDarksiders 2decided to go all-in on its RPG mechanics and vast open world. After a lengthy hiatus, the series' return in 2018 withDarksiders 3borrows from the template established byDark Souls, but it does so with a greater focus on linearity and streamlining of the combat....

It’s no secret thatPersona 5is a massively popular game for Atlus, so it makes sense that it would receive several spin-off titles, including the recently announcedPersona 5 Tactica. While these spin-offs are great for fans of the original game and can help tide them over untilPersona 6releases, the number of spin-offs being introduced calls into question the canon of thePersona 5timeline.Persona 5 Tacticawill be the seventh game in the subseries, which means Atlus will have a hard time maintaining a consistent canonPersona 5timeline for much longer....

Anytime a studio decides to remaster or rerelease a game, it has to choose whether it wants to recreate the original exactly or make changes to the game to update it for a modern release. BioWare chose the latter and deliveredMass Effect Legendary Edition, a full remaster of all three ofthe originalMass Effectgames. The remaster promises to be true to the original trilogy while also making changes to modernize it....

Summary AnAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer has created a neat vineyard that fits perfectly on their island.Animal Crossing: New Horizonscontinues to inspire a ton of great in-game builds, despite being released over four years ago now. Animal Crossing: New Horizons’community has shown just how creative it is in the years since the game’s release. The game gives gamers the tools to be as creative as possible, butAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayers have used these tools to their full potential....

Ubisoft has put all three editions ofAssassin’s Creed Mirageup for pre-order on its official site, with the game coming in at a lower price point than many have expected.Assassin’s Creed Miragewas leaked last week, with Ubisoft quickly acting by giving the game its official announcement. The full reveal then took place at the Ubisoft Forward event, where the company showed offAssassin’s Creed Mirage’s gameplay mechanics and more. Assassin’s Creed Mirageplayers more like an old-schoolACgame as opposed to the massive open world RPGs that the newer games in the series play like....

There are dozens ofanimeand manga available for fans all over the world to enjoy and find a series that scratches the itch, whether it be action, drama, or mystery. However, anime and manga can be a multifaceted medium and possess all of the enticing qualities viewers and readers are looking for in one magnificent series. The battle royal genre is just one style of story that packs a multitude of content in a single story where the stakes are as high as they come....

Summary Enshrouded, released in early 2024, is an action roleplaying game thatincorporates survival, crafting, and base-building aspects as well. It released to mostly positive reviews, and has been praised for the level of detail given to developing a large open-world map for players to explore. Playing as a Ranger inEnshroudedisn’t one of the easier early-game builds, especiallyfor solo players. The Ranger archetype inEnshroudedonly comes into its own once the player has geared up a little, and has been able to loot a good bow....

Fans have been waiting five years to get their hands onOctopath Traveler 2. The original was one of the Switch’s first big RPGs and it was great that it was a throwback to Square Enix’s early days. As fun as it was, there were some problems with it. RELATED:Beginner Tips For Octopath Traveler 2 Unfortunately,Octopath Traveler 2doesn’t address a lot of the bigger issues in this sequel. For example, characters not in the party cannot gain experience....

TheSuper Marioseries was pivotal to not justNintendoas a developer and publisher, but it paved the way for the gaming industry to evolve into the juggernaut it is today in the modern era. People continue to love the games and characters after decades thanks to their distinct personalities, iconic designs, and welcoming vibes. RELATED:Best Movies Starring Tom Hanks When it comes to villains in theSuper Mariouniverse most people picture either Bowser, Boo, or a number of the smaller henchman found in the games....

Summary Visual novels are interactive story games, usually accompanied by anime-inspired visuals. Fans of this increasingly popular medium know that there are amazing stories embedded in these games. Steam has a varied library of visual novels in 2020 that fans of all genres can enjoy. Due to the overwhelming number of visual novels on Steam, it is difficult for fans to know where to start. To get readers started, here are thetop visual novels on Steam....

TheFinal Fantasyfranchise has evolved a great deal since its debut release in 1987 thanks to its compelling stories and endearing characters. Each game follows the story of a unique protagonist who is usually tasked with saving the world in some shape or form. Related:Iconic Mistranslations In Final Fantasy Final Fantasygames tend to feature a variety of different stories, but the popularity of some has led them to receive sequels or be remade for more modern consoles....

InWorld of Warcraft, players will always run into other characters on theirjourneys throughout Azeroth. A majority of these encounters result in teaming up or having amicable chats, but there are rare instances of someone with their own group of followers tailing closely behind. Instead of acting normally, these individuals ignore any other presence and repeat a simple action such as casting the same spell in sync or harvesting herbs multiple times....

TheCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarZombies community has been having a blast with Firebase Z, as there has been no shortage ofside easter eggsto discover while fighting off the endless hordes of Zombies, Mimics, and Manglers. While there is a lot to love about this new addition toCall of DutyZombies’ extensive history of maps, there is one thing that Treyarch forgot to include as part of the map’s release....