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The resurgence of split-screen cooperative games, spearheaded by the 2021 Game Awards GOTY winner, It Takes Two, marks a heartwarming return to the roots of shared gaming experiences. Nowadays, even blockbuster hits such as Baldur's Gate 3 even has split-screen coop. It reminds us of the sheer joy and camaraderie that local co-op gaming can provide, offering a refreshing break from the ultra-competitive titles saturating the multiplayer market today. With the announcement of POPUCOM, it appears that another promising cooperative gem is on the horizon.
- Attempts to bridge the gap between nostalgia and mobile gaming | Impressions - FFVII: Ever Crisis Review
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is a part-compilation, part remaster gacha game that beautifully blends elements from the original 1997 release and the more recent FF7 spin-offs and remakes.
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Great compilation, but leans too heavily on gacha | Full Review - Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis Reviewlyndonguitar Get Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is a gacha mobile RPG that attempts to bridge the gap between nostalgia and mobile gaming. Developed by Applibot and published by Square Enix, it delves into the rich world of Final Fantasy VII, encapsulating the original game, its spin-offs, and even an original storyline.
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The Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) game series — also previously known as Winning Eleven in some regions — has certainly come a long way. From its PlayStation “Goal Storm” roots to its rebranding into the now-fledgling free-to-play game eFootball, and now with its newest yearly iteration: eFootball 2024. Whether that journey has been for better or worse, well, I'd let my review speak for itself.
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eFootball 2024 is the latest yearly iteration of the eFootball series, which was previously known as Pro Evolution Soccer (PES), released for mobile devices, PC, and consoles. The base game is free-to-play, but eFootball 2024 generates revenue through microtransactions. Players have the option to spend real money within the game to purchase various in-game items and content.
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SYNCED is a looter shooter with a gameplay that revolves around players venturing into the semi-open world to clear out increasingly challenging segments that are infested with nano creatures. These missions culminate in intense boss fights that require teamwork, strategy, and coordination when in team-based mode, but the game is also viable when played Solo, such is my experience for the majority of my PvE playthrough.
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lyndonguitar Get SYNCED is an ambitious entry into the looter shooter genre, offering a unique blend of cooperative and PvP gameplay set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by advanced nanomachines. It takes a lot of inspirations from other genres too, mixing rogue-lite elements, battle royale mechanics, and even Pokemon style of capturing and commanding powerful Nano creatures. SYNCED is set to release on September 8 for PC, Xbox, and Playstation systems.
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Skip right to the new chapter during the limited-time event | Aether Gazer: Shadow Under Convallaria ReviewAether Gazer, the popular hack-and-slash gacha ARPG game for Android and iOS.(Endorsed by the Aether Gazer website, PC is also playable via emulator). It has recently unveiled its much-anticipated update for its global version, titled "Shadow Under Convallaria.", following the previous update last month “Where the Butterfly Belongs”.
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Torchlight Infinite is the latest installment in the beloved Torchlight ARPG franchise, offering fast-paced battles and cross progression across platforms. Players explore a fantasy world, collect endless loot, and customize heroes with unique skills and legendary gear. In addition, it features fine graphics and smooth performance, making it one of the better ARPG options on mobile today.
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First of all, Aether Gazer is a hack-and-slash gacha ARPG game available for Android and iOS with a compelling, fully voiced narrative. (Endorsed by the Aether Gazer website, PC is also playable via emulator)
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Party Animals is a multiplayer physics-based brawler and party game developed by Recreate Games and published by Source Technology. The game features a variety of anthropomorphic animals with unique looks engaging in chaotic and fun-filled battles.
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It's created by the same makers as Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Fallout 3, and Fallout 4. So, if you've enjoyed any of those games, there's a good chance you'll like this one, especially if you're a fan of space exploration and space-themed titles like No Man's Sky or Star Citizen.
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The latest collaboration between Goddess of Victory: Nikke and Nier: Automata is now live! Both Goddess of Victory: Nikke (or Nikke for short) and Nier: Automata have not been short of collaboration events with other franchises, such as Chainsaw Man with Nikke, or Nier: Automata with even more ridiculous crossovers like Rainbow Six: Siege, PUBG, and Fall Guys. However, both games might have found a match made in heaven with what might be the most sensical crossover yet, featuring very similar themes: sexy girls fighting aliens and robots.
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Sexy girls fighting aliens and robots — Everything you need to know about the NIKKE x NieR crossover ReviewDeveloped by Shift Up, Goddess of Victory: Nikke, or Nikke is a free-to-play sci-fi shooter that has garnered attention for its action-packed gameplay and, well, it's rather unique exaggerated physics. The game features a cast of buxom waifu characters, each armed to the teeth and ready for action. While the gameplay itself is no joke, what really sets Nikke apart is its over the shoulder and cover action, and playful approach to character movement, where the recoil from shooting causes certain assets to, shall we say, exhibit quite noticeable jiggle. It's unapologetically over-the-top, and players have embraced it for its fan service fun.
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lyndonguitar Download From the highly popular Rainbow Six franchise, Rainbow Six Mobile is a free-to-play competitive, multiplayer first-person shooter experience tailor made for mobile phones, which has now been soft launched in a limited capacity. It is now available in Canada for both iOS and Android, while the Soft Launch for other countries will go live starting with Mexico on September 4, with more coming next month.
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Rainbow Six Mobile features the same PvP FPS experience that started with Rainbow Six Siege back in 2015, which has continuously been updated throughout the years with new content, operators, and changes.
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A promising game held back by questionable monetization decisions | Early Access Review - Wayfinder ReviewWayfinder was recently released in paid early access form last August 18, debuting amidst a host of server problems that garnered an initial overwhelmingly negative reaction. More recently, servers have been patched up and the queues have gone from literal hours to just a minute or less. More than a week after its release, I was finally able to personally experience the game and see firsthand what all the fuss is about.
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DanMachi BATTLE CHRONICLE is a gacha-based ARPG set in the enchanting world of Orario from the "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?" anime. Players take on the role Bell Cranel and his waifu friends, an ambitious adventurer as he grows from novice to formidable warrior, fueled by his connection to the goddess Hestia. The game's visuals is a faithful reflection of the anime's aesthetics, bringing characters and environments to video game form.
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The perfect anime for waifu lovers, but not a good gacha game | Review - DanMachi BATTLE CHRONICLE ReviewDanMachi BATTLE CHRONICLE is a gacha-based Action Role-Playing Game (ARPG) inspired by the popular anime series "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?" also known as "DanMachi" (from its original Japanese title DANjon ni Deai o Motomeru no waMACHIgatteiru Darō ka). In this game, players immerse themselves in the fantasy world of Orario, where mythological gods, mighty adventurers, and powerful monsters coexist. The game draws heavily from the anime's universe, featuring characters and elements from the series.
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The gameplay mechanics in Bibots follow a classic twin-stick shooter formula: character movement is controlled using the left stick, while aiming and shooting are executed with the right stick. A well-timed dodge mechanic proves crucial for evading enemy projectiles, and the inclusion of obtainable secondary attacks, like grenades or flying discs, adds tactical depth.