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The Old Peace update introduced the Tauron Strike mechanic in Warframe that allows you to work with extra abilities, and all of them offer unique bonuses. Once you complete The Old Peace update and unlock the Perita Rebellion mode, you'll be able to use the Tauron Strike mechanic. This mechanic, however, isn't entirely restricted to the Perita Rebellion mode as long as you can manage to secure Tektolyst Artifacts. Let's look at all the different weapons and their passives, along with how to obtain them. Table of contentsAll Tauron Strike Tektolyst weapon passives in WarframeCogron (Unairu Passives)Lorak (Zenurik Passives)Nidri (Vazarin Passives)Thara (Madurai Passives)Vexoric (Naramon Passives)How to get Tektolyst Artifacts in WarframeHow to perform a Tauron Strike in WarframeAll Tauron Strike Tektolyst weapon passives in Warframe There are five different Tektolyst Artifact weapons to obtain in Warframe. Cogron (unlocks Uniaru Tauron Strike nodes)Lorak (unlocks Zenurik Tauron Strike nodes)Nidri (unlocks Vazarin Tauron Strike nodes)Thara (unlocks Madurai Tauron Strike nodes)Vexoric (unlocks Naramon Tauron Strike nodes) Every weapon is associated with a specific set of nodes, and you'll want to use the one that suits your build. When you buy a Tektolyst Artifact (required to use these weapons outside Perita Rebellion), it will unlock five extra passive nodes. The first level will be unlocked automatically, but the remaining nodes and levels have to be unlocked manually using various resources. Cogron (Unairu Passives)Cogron Tau Strike: Summon forth Cogron from the Void and brandish the mighty hammer, slamming it into the ground to create a cataclysmic shockwave that ripples 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 times.Sundered Bounty: Shockwaves generate 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 pickups, in the form of Universal Orbs or Ammo.Seismic Impact (requires Sundered Bounty): Shockwaves generate 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 pickups, in the form of Universal Orbs or Ammo.Tempered Benison (requires Sundered Bounty): Shockwaves create 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Armor Motes that grant +450 temporary Armor. Max 5.Great Quake: Increase shockwave radius by +10 / 20 / 30 / 40%.Lorak (Zenurik Passives)Lorak Tauron Strike: Summon forth Lorak from the Void and conjure its ruinous spells, calling forth a beam of energy from within. Enemies pierced by the beam have a 25 / 50 / 75 / 100 % chance to drop Energy Orbs if killed within 10s.Prismatic Beam: Enemies struck by the Tauron Strike fire off smaller beams at other enemies within 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 m.Spectral Pages: Create 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 spectral pages granting additional Cast speed, Ability Strength, Duration, and 100 bonus Energy per page.Boundless Energy: Ability Strength, Duration, and cast speed granted by spectral pages increased by 25 / 30 / 35 / 40%.Brilliant Insight: Spectral pages also fire off beams that blind enemies within 4 / 8 / 12 / 16 m.Nidri (Vazarin Passives)Nidri Tauron Strike: Summon forth Nidri from the Void and plant the noble staff into the ground, creating a titanic splash of water that becomes a lingering vortex for 30s. 20 / 30 / 40 / 50% of damage dealt to enemies caught in the vortex is also inflicted upon all other enemies within it.Rift Waters: Vortex strips enemy Overguard 10 / 15 / 20 / 25% per second.Eroding Rapids (requires Rift Waters): Vortex applies 25 / 50 / 75 / 100% status vulnerability to all enemies within it.Deathless Currents: Vortex heals allies for 100 / 150 / 200 / 250 health/s. Downed players inside the vortex will be instantly revived, and dead players will be resummoned.Swelling Deluge (requires Deathless Currents): Increases vortex duration to 25 / 30 / 35 / 40s.Thara (Madurai Passives)Thara Tauron Strike: Summon forth Thara from the Void and fire the great bow into the air, blanketing the area with a rain of explosive arrows for 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 seconds.Overwhelming Power: Gain +2 / 3 / 4 / 5% Ability Strength for each enemy hit by the initial Tauron Strike for 30s. Max + 20 / 30 / 40 / 50%.Rain of Arrows: On dealing damage, fire an arrow at an enemy with a 0.50 / 0.45 / 0.40 / 0.30s cooldown between arrows. This effect is only active for 30 seconds after a Tauron Strike.Surging Storm: Increase Rain of Arrows radius to 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 / 5.0m.Downpour: Rain of Arrows will also target 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 additional enemies within 10m.Vexoric (Naramon Passives)Vexoric Tauron Strike: Summon forth Vexoric from the Void and swing the colossal sword, unleashing a wave of devastating energy. Gain +2 / 4 / 6 / 8 Melee Combo from each enemy hit.Spectral Blades: Summon 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 spectral swords that are copies of the equipped melee weapon. Melee attacks will simultaneously trigger spectral attacks on any enemies within 10m. Flowing Strikes (requires Spectral Blade): Increase the range of spectral melee attacks to 14 / 18 / 22 / 26m.Hungering Blade (requires Spectral Blade): Spectral weapons have a 25 / 50 / 75 / 100% chance to attack the same enemy a second time.Astral Cut: Tauron Strike slash size is increased by 20 / 40 / 60 / 80%.How to get Tektolyst Artifacts in Warframe Image via Digital Extremes You can obtain Tektolyst Artifacts from Marie by exchanging the following resources. 150 Lyroic Bridge (Obtain from Hunhullus)150 Ren Hypercore (Obtain from Dactolyst)150 Ascaris Prime (Obtain from Prime Vanguard) Completing the Perita Rebellion missions will help you get all three of these resources. You'll also get 75 of all three resources from The Old Peace quest. The remaining quantities will require you to grind out the missions. While you can pick multiple Artifacts, they're expensive. Hence, you should always make your first pick carefully. How to perform a Tauron Strike in Warframe Once you have equipped a Tektolyst Artifact, you'll notice a circle near your energy bar. This circle represents how close you're to casting a Tauron Strike (think of them like ultimate attacks). Once you cast an attack, you'll have to wait for the charging process to complete. Here's how you can charge your Tauron Strike meter. Killing an enemy gives you 0.2% charge. All your and your ally's kills in the same affinity will count.Picking up a Convergence Orb will fill out the meter by 20%. You'll also have a temporary buff by picking up the orb.Every Focus Lens will raise the charge gain rate. The gains are permanent, and you can get a 0.22% charge after killing an enemy (instead of the base 0.2%). The post All Tektolyst weapon and passives in Warframe (Tauron Strikes explained) appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Стриминговый сервис Netflix определился с кандидатурой режиссёра для экранизации Assassin's Creed. Постановкой шоу займётся Йохан Ренк, получивший широкую известность благодаря работе над мини-сериалом «Чернобыль» для HBO. View the full article

Японские деятели игровой индустрии назвали Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 своей любимой игрой в 2025 году, передаёт издание Famitsu. View the full article

В Rockstar Games рассматривали возможность создания игр серии Grand Theft Auto с местом действия в Рио-де-Жанейро, Стамбуле, Токио и Москве, рассказал технический директор Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas и Grand Theft Auto IV Оббе Вермей в интервью GamesHub. View the full article

Глава студии Cloud Imperium Games Крис Робертс (Chris Roberts) в предновогоднем обращении к сообществу рассказал о ходе разработки амбициозного сюжетного боевика Squadron 42 во вселенной космического симулятора Star Citizen.View the full article

World of Warcraft has officially confirmed that The War Within Season 3 is ending on January 20, meaning players hoping to get rare achievements like Ahead of the Curve or Astral Legend have less than a month to do so. Not everything is going away with the arrival of the World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Expansion update, but a lot of achievements and rewards will soon become unavailable. View the full article

I have a bad habit of telling myself I am just browsing, then somehow ending up reinstalling a 100-hour RPG. This Christmas Eve of delights did not help my self control. There are some genuinely sharp discounts across every platform here, including a couple of games I happily paid full price for years ago and never regretted. Contents RetroNintendoXboxPlayStationPCPC GearLEGOThis Day in Gaming In retro news, I'm celebrating the 26th birthday of SWAT 3, a cop-centric inspiration for the tactical CQC antics of your modern Rainbow: Six Siege. It sure had a strange path to becoming a shooter, however, as it's technically the seventh installment of Sierra's old-as-the-hills (or mountain, as it were) Police Quest adventures. From there, it morphed into an isometric SWAT tactics game, and then this: a po-po RoE shooter where, ideally, you'll arrest perps instead of installing blowholes in 'em. While Sierra certainly wasn't the first to kick the door in on this sub-genre, the pretty peerless solo, co-op, and TDM offered here stacked up tighter than SWAT 3's more remembered rival of the day, Rogue Spear. Aussie birthdays for notable games. - SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle (PC) 1999. Get '- Fluidity (Wii) 2010. - Halo: Spartan Assault (XO) 2013. Get Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch Runner-Up: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty[/b]Even with the notable updates CD Projekt Red released for Cyberpunk 2077 over the years, it felt like we needed to temper our expectations for Phantom Liberty accordingly, just in case it repeated the turbulent launch of 2020. The result was better than we could’ve hoped for. Phantom Liberty is a truly unique techno-spy thriller that tackles all the classic cyberpunk themes of identity, class, and alienation all while pushing forward the attention to detail and level of quality the studio is known for. Coupled with the one-two punch of the literal game-changing 2.0 update for Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red can happily close this chapter on a high note as the developer prepares its Witcher and Cyberpunk sequels."/>Cyberpunk 2077: Ult. (-34%) A$79 This is the full redemption arc in one box, including Phantom Liberty. It runs better than it ever has on Switch hardware and the writing is still preem.Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Rem. (-19%) A$69 These remakes are pure nostalgia filtered through gorgeous modern pixel work. Old school systems, timeless charm, and surprisingly cosy pacing.Spyro Reignited Trilogy (-29%) A$49.90 Three PS1-era platformers rebuilt with real care. It is colourful, breezy, and still secretly demanding if you chase 100 percent.Everybody's Golf Hot Shots (-44%) A$39 Arcade golf at its most relaxing. 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Night runs are still terrifying and the movement alone makes this worth a look. Games of the Moment A look at the top sellers EA Sports FC 26Silent Hill f - $109Borderlands 4 - $99 Or just invest in an Xbox Card. Xbox Console Prices How many bucks for a 'Box? [/url] Back to top Pure Scores for PlayStation Gran Turismo 7 (-38%) A$78 A stunning celebration of car culture. Even if you are not a petrol head, the craftsmanship is undeniable. Phenomenal in VR.LEGO Horizon Adventures (-63%) A$21.90 Aloy gets the plastic fantastic treatment. It's light, funny, and everything clicks. Ha. Pun.Kena: Bridge of Spirits (-70%) A$17.90 Pixar looks with Souls-lite combat. Tough but fair, and emotionally sincere in a way few games attempt.Outer Wilds (-40%) A$18.50 One of the smartest games ever made. Do not read guides, just trust your curiosity.Lies Of P (-40%) A$51.10 A grim fairy tale Soulslike that absolutely earns its difficulty. Tight combat and exceptional art direction.Unicorn Overlord (-65%) A$33.20 Vanillaware doing what they do best. Strategy depth wrapped in absurdly detailed 2D art. PS4 Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (-92%) A$8.90 Same brilliant aerial action, still runs beautifully, still unforgettable. Brilliant in PSVR.Mega Man Battle Network Leg. Col. (-60%) A$36.40 Two collections in one. Deck building, grid combat, and pure early 2000s energy.The Messenger (-80%) A$4.90 A retro platformer that keeps reinventing itself. Funny, tough, and way smarter than it first appears. Games of the Moment What's in high demand? EA Sports FC 26 - $79Ghost of Yōtei - $99Silent Hill f - $119 Or purchase a PS Store Card. What you'll pay to 'Station. [/url] Back to top Purchase Cheap for PC Silent Hill F (-55%) A$52.60 A bold reinvention of the series, leaning hard into psychological horror and unsettling imagery.Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night (FREE) A$0 An actual free Metroidvania classic. If you claim nothing else this week, claim this.Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (-90%) A$5.60 One of the best written games ever made. I still think about its choices years later.Sea Of Stars (-40%) A$30.50 A modern love letter to 90s JRPGs with incredible music and art.Dead Cells (-56%) A$15.80 Fast, brutal, and endlessly replayable. Still one of the best action roguelikes around. Or just get a Steam Wallet Card PC Hardware Prices Slay your pile of shame. [/url] Legit LEGO Deals Just like I did last holiday season, I'm getting festive with the LEGO section. In Mathew Manor, my sons and I are again racing / rating 2025's batch of LEGO Advent Calendars. Basically, we open the City, Harry Potter, Minecraft, and Star Wars ones daily and compare the mini-prizes for "Awesomeness" and "Actual Xmas-ness". 2024's winner was the Lego Marvel one, but, weirdly, there's no 2025 equivalent. So it's anybody's race this year. Here are the cheapest prices for the four calendars we're using. Score them yourself or just live vicariously through our unboxings. LEGO CIty Advent 2025 - A$59.95 $45LEGO Harry Potter Advent 2025 - A$59.95 $45LEGO Minecraft Advent 2025 - A$59.95 $45LEGO Star Wars Advent 2025 - A$59.95 $45 Adam Mathew is a passionate connoisseur, a lifelong game critic, and an Aussie deals wrangler who genuinely wants to hook you up with stuff that's worth playing (but also cheap). He plays practically everything, sometimes on YouTube. View the full article

Pearl Abyss is a developer based in Gwacheon, South Korea, best known for its online MMORPG, ****** Desert Online. The studio has since announced a follow-up action-adventure game, Crimson Desert, which is planned for launch sometime in 2026. It created its own proprietary engine for its games, and works with a development philosophy to “never compromise on quality.” Pearl Abyss created its own engine, called the ****** Desert Engine, alongside the development of the titular game that began in 2010. Its successor, on which it’s building Crimson Desert, is called the BlackSpace Engine. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Read This Article Free Get instant access by joining the GB MAX Access tier — it’s free to sign up and unlock premium content.Join Now to Start ReadingAlready a member? Sign in The post Pearl Abyss strives for independence in South Korea’s fast-paced market appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article

Expedition 2 is now available in Projects for all ARC Raiders players who are above level 20, and there are five levels to complete. The second Expedition project is structured in the same fashion as the most recent one. Whether you're someone who missed out on the first one or a new player, there's plenty of time to get the necessary items for completing the project. Table of contentsAll ARC Raiders Expedition 2 Project requirementsStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Stage 4Stage 5All ARC Raiders Expedition 2 Project requirements Just like the first Expedition, the second one has several stages or levels. There are five of them this time, and you'll need to move progressively. Once you complete a stage, you'll unlock the next one. Every stage requires you to find certain items in the required amounts. Stage 1ItemReq. QuantityMetal Parts150Plastic Parts200ARC Alloy80Steel Spring15Stage 2ItemReq. QuantityDurable Cloth35Wires25Electrical Components20Cooling Coils4Stage 3ItemReq. QuantityLight Bulbs4Battery30Shredder Gyro10Exodus Modules1Stage 4ItemReq. QuantityFrequency Mod Box5Advanced Electronic Components5Ion Sputters3Leaper Pulse Unit3Stage 5ItemReq. QuantityCombat ItemsSell 200,000 coins worth of itemsSurvival ItemsSell 100,000 coins worth of itemsProvisionsSell 150,000 coins worth of itemsMaterialsSell 300,000 coins worth of items Once all five stages are complete, all you have to do is wait. You'll be able to join the Expedition 2 project's departure window once that goes live in February 2026. Once again, you'll have the utmost freedom to decide if you want to join Expedition 2 or not. Choosing to join the project will reset your progress, and you'll need to begin from scratch. However, you'll be duly rewarded with unique cosmetics, additional skills, stash spaces, and more. The post All ARC Raiders Expedition 2 requirements and how to complete them appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include: Updated the Team Recognition Unusual effect to fix a console warning Updated The Fists of Steel to use the RED team version for the backpack image Updated backpack images for Festivized versions of The Killing Gloves of Boxing, The Gloves of Running Urgently, The Apoco-Fists, and The Fists of Steel Updated 2koth_abbey to fix the Engineer being able to build in the respawn room rafters Updated cppl_gavleSignificant optimization pass, especially around the first point Fixed a large number of small visual issues Fixed some clipping issues/ bugs around the mapUpdated pd_nutcrackerFixed out of bound exploit at BLU spawn Adjusted clipping outside of RED spawn Fixed misaligned fence prop in BLU lounge Added nobuild to middle route on both sides Removed steps from Pipe rooms and adjusted clipping Minor detailing and clipping adjustments Fixed Nutcracker voice being cut off at start of roundView the full article

The Final Fantasy IX anime series will seemingly be spread over 13 episodes of 22 minutes each throuhg Euro Visual following the closer of Cyber Group Studios. View the full article

The Lost Colony DLC in ARK Survival Ascended has been one of the biggest content updates to date, and it has its own share of bosses to take down. The new expansion and all the related content revolve around the Arat Prime map. There are two main bosses on the new map: the Lost King and the Lost Queen. This guide will provide you with all the essential information to know if you're looking to complete the expansion as quickly as possible. Table of contentsAll ARK Survival Ascended bosses in Lost Colony DLCLost KingLost QueenAll ARK Survival Ascended bosses in Lost Colony DLC As mentioned earlier, there are two main bosses to take down: Lost King and Lost Queen. Lost King The Lost King is actually the main boss of Arat Prime. We already knew about his looks, all thanks to the trailer. You can find him at his palace, which is the hardest stage to complete. To enter, you'll need to craft a Red-Handed relic. Lost King comes in three different variants, with each having its own requirements. Image via Studio Wildcard Alpha Five Alpha Ossidon SkillTen Alpha Zombie Brainn200 Prime Aberrant Sigil200 Prime Crimson Sigil15 Neophyte Horns Beta Onne Alpha Ossidon SkullFive Alpha Zombie Brain150 Greater Aberrant Sigil150 Greater Crimson SigilTen Neophyte Horns Gamma One Alpha Zombie Brain100 Minor Crimson Sigil100 Minor Aberrant SigilFive Neophyte Horns The Lost King is one of the most challenging enemies to take down, but doing so has its own rewards. For one, you get to complete the new story, which is pretty intense. This is also the only legitimate way of gaining a Gigadesmodus for yourself. Lost Queen Once you defeat the Lost King, you'll have to face the Lost Queen. You'll get to know that she was defeated by Lost King, who made her his queen. The location is the same as the fight directly transits to Lost Queen. Like Lost King, the Lost Queen battle will have mutople phases. Once you deal enough damage, she will become temporarily immune. You'll then have to break the beam to prevent her from healing and continue the fight. Once you defeat her, interact with the codex to lower the castle shields and turn the Arat Prime back to its original form. Defeating the Lost Queen officially completes the full Lost Colony DLC campaign. The post All bosses in ARK Survival Ascended Lost Colony DLC appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

It's been 10 years since the debut of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and nine since the release of the second and final expansion, Blood and Wine. But while CD Projekt is now full steam ahead on The Witcher 4, there are rumblings—not much more than vibrations, really—of something new coming for Witcher 3... Read more.View the full article

CD Projekt Red may not be fully ready to shelve The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt more than a decade after the base game was released, as an analyst predicts new DLC for next year. Rumors have swirled about new Witcher 3 DLC for quite some time, and, if one analyst’s estimation is to be believed, 2026 could be when we finally see more. View the full article

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AI chips are driving up the cost of accompanying memory semiconductors, and that’s making gaming PCs and other gear more unaffordable. So Maingear announced it is rolling out BYO RAM Builds – a new way to order a custom Maingear desktop. And you can do it without purchasing random access memory (RAM) through the build. Customers can bring their own compatible memory kit, and Maingear will integrate it into a fully built, validated, ready-to-game system. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Read This Article Free Get instant access by joining the GB MAX Access tier — it’s free to sign up and unlock premium content.Join Now to Start ReadingAlready a member? Sign in The post Maingear offers BYO RAM for PC gaming DDR5 sticker shock appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article

The Witcher 3 could get new paid DLC 11 years after it first came out, according to one analyst. CD Projekt Red's 2015 RPG has remained popular among fans since its release, but lately, most attention has shifted to what sequels and spin-offs the Polish studio has in the pipeline. However, fans may get more The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt content before they get their hands on any of CDPR's other upcoming games. View the full article

Vince Zampella was a model for how humble and human a person could be while being world-famous at the same time. He has been instrumental in creating gaming franchises — Medal of Honor, Battlefield, Call of Duty, Titanfall, Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi — that have collectively generated around $60 billion in revenue over time. He was a leader at 2015 Inc., Infinity Ward, Respawn Entertainment, and Electronic Arts. These were some of the best game studios in the world, and Zampella was a legend multiple times over for the roles that he played at each of these companies. He had swagger from that fame, but he spoke one-on-one like a mortal, not a god. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Read This Article Free Get instant access by joining the GB MAX Access tier — it’s free to sign up and unlock premium content.Join Now to Start ReadingAlready a member? Sign in The post In memory of Vince Zampella appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article

The Attacking Freeze Evolution is now live in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and you can complete the upgrade to improve a card of your choice. The free evolution might not raise the overall of your cards, but it adds every defensive playstyle available in the game. It's a great upgrade option to create an evolution chain, so let's look at the best options to consider for receiving the boosts. Table of contentsFC 26 Attacking Freeze requirementsFC 26 Attacking Freeze Evolution upgradesBest players for Attacking Freeze Evolution in FC 26FC 26 Attacking Freeze requirements Here are the requirements for Attacking Freeze Evolution in FC 26. Overall: Max 85PlayStyle: Max 10PlayStyle+: Max 1FC 26 Attacking Freeze Evolution upgrades The Attacking Freeze Evolution has two levels of upgrades. To obtain the boosts, you’ll need to complete specific tasks. Level 1 upgrades PlayStyles: Bruiser, Jockey, Intercept, Block Level 2 upgrades PlayStyles+: Bruiser | 1PlayStyles: Anticipate, Slide Tackle, Aerial Fortress Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player. Level 2 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player.Best players for Attacking Freeze Evolution in FC 26 You can include a wide variety of items in this evolution. Van de Ven TOTWVagnoman ThunderstruckDavinson Sanchez **********Danny da Costa Ultimate ScreamTim Livramento Winter WildcardsRafa Mojica Joga BonitoMario ***** TOTWRyerson Winter WildcardsZakaria Thunderstruck These are arguably some of the best options you can include in this evolution. This is one of the best evolutions for creating a chain. Since the overall rating will remain low, you can immediately include the upgraded card in another evolution to create a stronger version. The post Best players for FC 26 Attacking Freeze Evolution appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

An open-world, soulslike deckbuilder sounds like a mishmash of genres that just shouldn’t work. But somehow, developer The Outer Zone has masterfully stitched them all together into something remarkably cohesive—a harrowing, punishing, and visually striking game about grief and survival called Death Howl. The game hit digital shelves on Dec. 9, and its premise is simple: You play as Ro, a woman who enters the spirit realm to save her son Olvi from the clutches of death. But the other side of the veil isn’t all that friendly to outsiders, and Ro must fight her way through dangerous spirits who aim to cut her search short and send her back to the world of the living empty-handed. Using mana and a deck of cards, you battle these spirits, moving Ro around a gridded battlefield. Each battlefield looks a little different, consisting of a set of tiles arranged in unique layouts with various environmental objects that can either help or hinder you in the fight. The foes you face vary greatly in design and combat style: floating crow heads that attack from a distance, infected molars that cause fissures at your feet (yes, you read that right), and jellyfish that can kill you with a single touch. Yeah, did I mention how dangerous the spirit world is? And that's why we don't skip dental cleanings. Screenshot by Destructoid Throughout your journey around the spirit world, you'll travel five different “realms." In every realm, you craft cards with items and Death Howls (or spirits) left over from the entities you defeat. Each realm has its own set of cards that vary in effects, giving you the chance to rebuild your deck with an entirely new playstyle for each region you visit. The Realm of Hostile Plains, for example, has an archetype based around movement. Certain cards in this realm increase the number of tiles you can move at one time, while other cards reduce their cost the more tiles you’ve traveled that turn. There are over 160 total cards in the game, and with the various playstyles they offer, gameplay never feels stale. Though you’re not limited to using only cards from the realm you’re in, cards from other regions cost more mana to play. And because you only have five or six mana per turn, and most cards cost between one to three mana, you’ll likely be swapping cards out every time you change realms. This isn’t a big problem if you choose to focus on one realm at a time. But the game is open-world, and realms can become more difficult as you progress through them, so you may find yourself fast-traveling from one to another to train up. This then leads to you having to change out your deck every time you do so, which can be quite time-consuming. At the heart of each realm lies a powerful boss, or Great Spirit. In boss fights, you'll find fun and unique mechanics that challenge everything you've learned from the realm thus far, but getting to them won’t be easy. Don't forget—Death Howl is a true soulslike experience, and any good soulslike boasts a difficulty level that's not for the faint of heart. Through limited health, frequent enemy encounters, and close-quarters combat, gameplay can be quite unforgiving, and you'll have to consider your every move. But whenever I lost a fight, I felt as though victory was within reach, and I was always eager to jump back into the fray and try again. Like other soulslikes, Death Howl has a checkpoint system that allows you to restore health but respawns every foe you've defeated up until that point. As mentioned earlier, foes drop Death Howls that can craft cards or be put towards Teardrops that unlock new skills. Die in combat, though, and all your hard-earned Death Howls will be dropped at the location of your demise, and you'll have to return to the scene of the crime to pick them back up. If combat proves too difficult for you, or you can't progress past certain encounters, you can choose to grind easier encounters, stock up on Death Howls, and then use them to unlock better cards and more skills that will assist you in your next fight. Spend Teardrops to unlock skills in each region's skill tree. Screenshot by Destructoid These skills can be unlocked in each region's skill tree. Though they're all separate from one another, there's quite a bit of overlap between realms. Some skills allow you to charge an ultimate ability, which varies in effect depending on the realm. In one realm, for example, your ultimate increases the damage you deal in a turn, while in another, it deals damage to all enemies in a row. In between combat encounters, you’ll navigate the various spirit realms and their harrowing landscapes. Death Howl's environmental design is simultaneously creepy and breathtakingly atmospheric, with giant forests filled with poisonous mushrooms, corpse-filled crevasses, and ghouls of Ro’s regrets. Visually, the spirit world may seem straightforward at first glance—but make no mistake: it’s full of secrets, and those who pay close attention to their surroundings will be rewarded with hidden maps and extra resources. You'll also meet non-hostile characters who will assist you on your journey if you first solve their problems. These side quests add a layer of intrigue to the worldbuilding and help the spirit realm feel truly alive. I played Death Howl on both my gaming laptop and my Steam Deck, and it ran excellently on both—though, I’ll admit, there were times when I couldn’t properly select cards or menu navigation was wonky, and I’d have to switch back to my mouse or touch screen to bypass the issue. These problems were few and far between, and they by no means disrupted my overall positive experience with the game. All in all, Death Howl is a fantastic representation of both the deckbuilding and soulslike genres. The gameplay will teach you a few lessons, but the experience will be well worth your patience. The post Death Howl review – A grim, gorgeous tale of grief told through strategy appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

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