Chaos;Head’s Rimi Sakihata, Steins;Gate’s Kurisu Makise duke it out with MMO addicts, cosplayers, magic girls, and even a few handsome husbandos, as MAGES fighter makes its long awaited Stateside debut. Shibuya-based MAGES is probably best ...
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Sure, Lo Wang is a shadow of his former self, and there’s a bit too much repetition in the game’s final hours, but Shadow Warrior 3‘s blend of thrill-ride navigation and intense gun-and-cleave gameplay is ...
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Write your own adaptation of late Han-era history with Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires. Like previous Empires titles, storytelling takes a backbeat to sovereignty, as you forge your own unification tale. But if you’re expecting flawlessness, ...
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Edge of Eternity offers an interesting plot, stunning visuals, a soundtrack co-created by Yasunori Mitsuda, and even a Chocobo-like mount to ride around on. But despite it’s lofty goals, there are some deep-rooted decisions that ...
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What if Castlevania relinquished its weapons and added Street Fighter II-style controls? Demoniaca: Everlasting Night blends the two titles, but the fusion isn’t as fun as hoped. Demoniaca: Everlasting Night’s introductory text crawl is mercifully ...
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