There is a particular kind of game that makes me pay attention before I have even spent ten hours with it. Echoes of Mystralia is one of those games. After playing more action roguelites and ARPGs than I probably should have over the years, I’ve become fairly skeptical whenever a developer promises “deep customization” or…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after spending dozens upon dozens of hours roaming every corner of DragonSword: Awakening, it’s this: the game rewards players who actually explore instead of rushing from quest marker to quest marker. Hound13 didn’t build another mindless loot grinder. They created an open-world action RPG where progression feels earned, and…
There are always a few games that appear out of nowhere and instantly grab the attention of the gaming community. AetherCycle is one of those projects. When DEEP INTERACTIVE revealed gameplay footage of its dark fantasy first-person action RPG, the reaction was immediate. Players started comparing it to some of the biggest names in modern…
The first-person action RPG scene has always been a difficult battlefield. Many developers have tried to create the feeling of standing directly in front of a terrifying creature, feeling the impact of every weapon strike, and controlling magic abilities in a way that feels natural instead of simply pressing another skill button. Some games achieve…
