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Diablo 4 is an isometric action RPG where you can shape your character in any way you like. With its stunning visuals, engaging storyline, and hyperkinetic combat, the game offers an addictive gaming experience. You get to choose from five different classes, each with its own unique weapons. From gradual improvement of your character to deep skill trees, the game offers a lot of customization options. The open-world design lets you explore freely after a brief tutorial zone. Although some attacks can be tough to read when the screen gets cluttered, and the game may become too addicting, it is still a visually stunning game that challenges your skills and strengthens your relationships.
What we like:
Scientifically measured to provide a constant stream of rewards
Excellent character building and customization options
Hyperkinetic combat and sophisticated skill trees
Visually stunning and engaging cast of characters
Open-world design is cohesive and visually diverse
What could be improved:
Difficulty in deciphering attacks when the screen gets overcrowded
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Dive into The Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie, an epic RPG journey that weaves together three captivating storylines. Engage in refined tactical combat, explore vast landscapes, and shape the destinies of unforgettable characters. With a masterfully executed story, a wide variety of playable characters, and an immersive world, this game is a rewarding culmination of the Trails series.
What we like:
Epic storytelling with three interconnected storylines
Wide variety of playable characters
Refined tactical combat
Excellent world-building and character development
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Embark on an epic, bloodthirsty adventure in Infernax! With challenging castle-dungeons, multiple endings, and the option to play with friends, this retro side-scrolling platformer keeps you on the edge of your seat. Upgrade your character and unlock new skills to defeat demons and reverse the curse on your homeland. With secret areas to discover and a unique morality system, Infernax offers hours of exciting gameplay.
What we like:
Fun co-op
Multiple fun endings
Multiple playable characters
Lots of replayability
Incredible music
What could be improved:
Lots of instadeath pits
Weird morality system
Some metroid-esque elements but not a true metroidvania
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Solasta: Crown of the Magister is a turn-based RPG that draws inspiration from D&D's 5th Edition. It features a solid character creation system, verticality combat, and a storyline set in a world dominated by an elven empire that was hit by a cataclysmic event 1,000 years ago. The game's dungeons' creator is well-designed, and the graphics, overall, are decent, while animations are solid.
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Nobody Saves the World is an action-packed adventure game where you play as Nobody, who must rescue the missing wizard Nostramagus to save the world from destruction. Transform into various forms, each with unique abilities to overcome enemy hordes, and complete side dungeons and collectibles. The game offers up to 30 hours of gameplay with a storyline, and the added bonus of a new game plus adventure. The game's lovely art style and witty writing make it fun, happy and joyous. It's a game that you won't want to miss!
What we like:
Wide diversity of playstyles
Customizable protagonist
Sprawling map and distinct environments with streamlined quest system
Smooth performance in solo and online co-op
Witty writing and lovely art style.
What could be improved:
Can be overwhelming due to its complexity
Repetitive quests
Lack of quality of life features
Online co-op is subpar
DLC content might be a miss for some players.
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Tiny Tina's Wonderlands: Chaotic Great Edition (2022)
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Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Roll your own multiclass hero then shoot, loot, slash, and cast on a quest to stop the Dragon Lord.
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Elden Ring is the bold new collaboration between Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin and legendary game director Hidetaka Miyazaki. It's an open-world RPG that allows you to explore a land of beauty, horror, mystery, and adventure. There are 10 starting classes with specific starting items and abilities for you to choose from as well as an array of weapons, magic, equipment, and tools at your disposal. Get ready for some epic boss battles with terrifying foes as well as plenty of hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered!
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Unleash your romantic side in Boyfriend Dungeon, an action-packed RPG where you date your weapons! Dive deep into mysterious dungeons, battle unique monsters, and form bonds with a diverse cast of weapon-persons. Experience a compelling narrative, engaging gameplay, and inclusive relationships. Find love, friendship, and adventure in this unforgettable journey.
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Dungeon Drafters is a tile-based dungeon crawler with rogue-lite elements. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.
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Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi is a DRPG with an aesthetic inspired by Retro-Neo Tokyo. With an engaging combat system and streamlined party-building, it’s easy to pick up and play, but maintains enough complexity to keep things interesting. Dungeon designs are open-ended and full of unique locations, while the Boost system adds a new layer of strategy.
What we like:
Engaging combat system
Streamlined party-building
Unique dungeon design
Open-ended progression
Striking visual aesthetic
What could be improved:
Pacing issues due to lack of Quality-of-Life features
Unforgiving difficulty spikes for those new to the genre
No universal healthcare in Yomi - hospital is expensive