Sword of the Necromancer Review
Grimorio of Games combines action RPG gameplay with the roguelike genre in their new title Sword of the Necromancer. Is this adventure worth the effort, or should you stick to more tried-and-true roguelikes? Check out our review and find out.
Sword of the Necromancer Review
Sword of the Necromancer follows the story of Tama, who is trying to revive her lover Koko. She soon learns of a sword that can bring back the dead, and sets out on a journey to find it. She quickly finds the sword, but soon discovers that it only works on monsters and cannot be used to bring back Koko. Screaming out in frustration, she demands to know why it isn't working. The Necromancer then appears, telling her that the blade's real power can be unlocked if she can find and defeat him. With this new mission in her sights, she dives deeper into the dungeon to find her prey.
The story of how Koko and Tama met is all a mystery – at least, at first. Koko is dead from the offset, but you don't know how it happened. As you beat bosses in the dungeon and progress deeper and deeper, new story bits are revealed. Regular flashbacks show how their relationship started, the places they traveled, and ultimately how Koko met her demise. These are a nice touch, but there is one problem since this is a roguelike: you die a lot. That means you might never see the full story, simply because you couldn't get to the bottom of the dungeon. The help out with this, the game includes settings to make it easier on the player.
For those of you who don't know the roguelike genre well, you have to restart after you die. However each death allows you to bring back materials, EXP, or something else to make it worth your while. You can thankfully adjust what you bring back when you die, making it much easier to progress. When you die, you lose your weapons and a certain amount of levels. This means anything you've leveled up in the dungeon will be lost when you inevitably die and return. It is a nice option to have, but it also feels like a watered-down version of what the game is meant to be.
Combat in Sword of the Necromancer is pretty straightforward. Utilizing a top-down view, you make use of both attacks and dodges to get through each fight. However, the sword itself can revive monsters to fight for you. Though a great idea in theory, it doesn't quite hit the mark. This is due to its control scheme, as you only have four buttons – three, if you include the sword needed to revive monsters. When you bring a creature back to life, it takes up one of your empty buttons. You then spawn the beast, and it fights on its own accord. To make things worse, the AI is very hit and miss. I've had them smack a boss down before I even got a swing in, and I've also had them run around doing absolutely nothing but dying.
Like the main character, the monsters will level up if you let them fight enough. They earn new stats, like crit damage or more health, and they are able to restore their HP when they level up. You can pick up new weapons like spears and axes, along with jewelry that buffs your stats, but none were as useful as a full monster squad. The only reason I wanted another weapon was to bring it back for upgrades. Even then you have to bring both that weapon and the sword, leaving only two slots left for monsters; the numbers just don't add up. It would help if you had a primary and sub-weapon equipment slot, and then slots for the monsters.
Outside of collecting monsters and weapons, players will find materials and lost diaries. The lost diaries chronicle other adventurers who have attempted to claim the sword for their own, which are short and to the point for those interested in lore. Though materials can be used to upgrade weapons, they cannot be used to upgrade monsters, which would have made them infinitely more valuable. On top of weapons feeling somewhat weak compared to monsters, each upgrade requires a ton of materials. I didn't even bother after testing it a few times.
Although Sword of the Necromancer has some exciting ideas, they never fully pay off. Be sure to check out some gameplay footage first to get a feel of what this roguelike has to offer.
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Mass Effect Legendary Edition Launching May 14
Players will be able to relive the legend of Commander Shepard when BioWare and Electronic Arts' Mass Effect Legendary Edition launches on May 14, 2021.
Included in this collection is all of the single-player base from the Mass Effect trilogy. On top of that, more than 40 DLC from Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, packs, and armors will also be included. Improvements have also been made to aiming and weapon balance, along with squad and cover behavior.
Support for 4K Ultra HD resolutions and HDR will also be included. Updates made to each game include enhanced models, FX, shaders, lighting, and depth of field. Players will be able to choose between "Favor Quality" for an increased resolution, or "Favor Framerate" that can boost FPS on consoles.
Learn more with the trailer below:
Mass Effect
Legendary Edition Official Reveal Trailer (4K)
This collection will come out for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with feature-forward compatibility and targeted enhancements for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X, respectively. The trilogy will also come out on PC via Origin and Steam.
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Fall Guys Season 3.5 Now Available
The latest mid-season update for Mediatonic Games and Devolver Digital's Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is now live.
Those looking for new challenges will be able to take on the new Snowball Survival Round as part of this update. More than 40 round remixes will be included, along with the Fall Feed (which provides live in-game updates), the new Sugar Plum costume DLC pack, new Shows, and new costumes. Fixes to Ice Climb, Hex-A-Gone, and other quality of life changes have also been made.
Learn more with the trailer below:
Fall Guys: Season 3 – Mid Season Update
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout tasks players with battling bizarre obstacles and shoving through unruly competitors in a race to grab the coveted Crown. This battle royale features support for 60 players, and features both free-for-alls and cooperative challenges.
The game is now available for the PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam. You can read our review of the base game here (we gave it a 75/100).
Players will be able to relive the legend of Commander Shepard when BioWare and Electronic Arts' Mass Effect Legendary Edition launches on May 14, 2021
The latest mid-season update for Mediatonic Games and Devolver Digital's Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is now live
To mark its launch stateside on the PlayStation 4 today, NIS America and Nihon Falcom have released a launch trailer for their JRPG Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
A Special Bundle of offers and rewards can be yours in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online this week
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Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Gets Launch Trailer
To mark its launch stateside on the PlayStation 4 today, NIS America and Nihon Falcom have released a launch trailer for their JRPG Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
This title will once again follow the adventures of Adol "the Red" Christin and his loyal companion Dogi. After arriving in the annexed city of Balduq, he is detained and turned into a Monstrum by Aprilis. From there, Adol must ally with other Monstrums, contend with the Grimwald Nox, and uncover the secrets of this curse that has befallen him.
With these Monstrum powers, players will be able to scale walls and detect hidden objects. Quests from the townsfolk can also be taken on as players explore the city of Balduq. For those familiar with the series, abilities like Flash Dodge and Flash Guard will make their appearance alongside new abilities like Gifts and Boost Mode.
Learn more with the trailer below:
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox – Launch Trailer (PS4)
Note that the Nintendo Switch and PC versions of the game will launch this summer.
Players will be able to relive the legend of Commander Shepard when BioWare and Electronic Arts' Mass Effect Legendary Edition launches on May 14, 2021
The latest mid-season update for Mediatonic Games and Devolver Digital's Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is now live
To mark its launch stateside on the PlayStation 4 today, NIS America and Nihon Falcom have released a launch trailer for their JRPG Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
A Special Bundle of offers and rewards can be yours in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online this week
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Gifts for All Available in Red Dead Online
A Special Bundle of offers and rewards can be yours in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online this week.
Those that log in by February 15 will be able to net themselves Rewards for 5,000 Club XP, a free Horse (under Rank 40), a free Stable Slot, two free Ability Cards, a free Hat (Rank 15 and under), a free Shirt (Rank 15 and under), a free Coat, and a free Fast Travel Voucher. Also included is High Velocity Ammo for all gun types, Horse Reviver, and a variety of select Tonics and other consumables.
All recent players from between December 1 to February 15 can get themselves 50% off any Weapon, 40% off any Non-Role Pamphlet from a Fence, and 30% off anything of their choosing from Wilderness Outfitters.
Note that gifts will be delivered within 72 hours of playing the game.
This week's Featured Series is a Hardcore version of Head for the Hills, which deprives opponents of the use of Ability Cards. No matter which side you choose, players will be able to earn Double XP when playing this week.
All Traders that play Red Dead Online in the next seven days will receive a Reward good for 25 free Trader Goods. In addition, all Trader Sell Missions will dish out a 50% RDO$ bonus during the same time period. Those that complete two Sell Missions before February 8 can net themselves an Offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Trader Role Item.
The Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue will see a number of limited-time clothing additions. Added to their collection is the Morning Tailcoat, the Charro Jacket, the Benbow Jacket, the Concho Pants, the Manteca Hat, the Cossack Hat, Woodland Gloves, Calhoun Boots, and the Ortega Vest.
Players will be able to take 5 Gold Bars off the cost of the Butcher's Table and can waive the cost of moving Camp all this week. Wilderness Outfitters will also offer 40% off Camp Themes, Camp Dogs, Camp Flags, and Cripps' Outfits. On top of that, players can take 40% off the Hunting Wagon, Medium and Large Delivery Wagons, along with 30% off all Work Horses and Rifles.
Finally, Red Dead Online players that connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to their Prime Gaming account will receive Rewards for a free Bounty Hunter License and an Award for the Trimmed Amethyst Bounty Wagon Livery. Players who connect to Prime Gaming before February 15 will receive Offers for half off the LeMat Revolver and a Poncho of your choice, an Offer for a free Off-Hand Holster, and 100 rounds each of High Velocity and Explosive Revolver Cartridges.
Players will be able to relive the legend of Commander Shepard when BioWare and Electronic Arts' Mass Effect Legendary Edition launches on May 14, 2021
The latest mid-season update for Mediatonic Games and Devolver Digital's Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is now live
To mark its launch stateside on the PlayStation 4 today, NIS America and Nihon Falcom have released a launch trailer for their JRPG Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
A Special Bundle of offers and rewards can be yours in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online this week
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How To Mute Lobby In Destruction AllStars
Lobby volume is on by default and people are already asking How To Mute Lobby In Destruction AllStars? You can, but you must do it for each lobby. Unfortunately, even in this day and age, developers feel the need to force socialization aspects in video-games, and we all know how that usually works out.
I've only had a few games and my experience with lobby chat is a perfect example of modern issues with the feature. My second match feature 2-3 very young children having an absolute blast. Giggling, laughing, taunting each other, they had a great time. No issues there. The next? Profanity, racist slurs, massively loud music, everything you would expect in a game with open voice.
How To Mute Lobby In Destruction AllStars
A huge thanks @Superscooter2 on Twitter for showing me this. Once you're in a lobby, press the PS button and navigate to the Lobby Card, it's usually the first one or just to the left. Once you have it highlighted, you will see there is an option to mute. Simply select that option to mute all voice chat, both in the lobby and the game.
This will mute the entire match. Unfortunately, I've not been able to find a way to mute an individual player, so it's all or nothing. Once the lobby is muted, it will remain muted for the entire game. If you want to mute further lobbies, you need to do the same thing again. Open the PS menu, select the lobby card, and turn the mute option to on.
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How To Change Matchmaking Regions In Destruction AllStars
Matchmaking regions are set by default in Destruction AllStars. This guide on How To Change Matchmaking Regions In Destruction AllStars will tell you how you can change your region so that you can play with other players outside of Europe, North America, or wherever your matchmaking region is set to default.
Matchmaking has no real impact on any part of the game other than who you're likely to be paired with. If your default matchmaking region in US Central, you will be matched with other players from that same matchmaking region. It's advisable to stick to your default region as it promises the best game performance, in terms of ping, lag, and connection with the server itself. However, if you'd rather play in other regions regardless, that option is available.
How To Change Matchmaking Regions In Destruction AllStars
There are currently three versions of matchmaking regions available. US Central, Europe, and Japan. US Central is likely to be the default option for anyone set in the US. However, if you're struggling to find games late at night, switching to another region may help you find games quicker. Our testing shows the game is decently stable even when playing outside the default matchmaking region.
Head to the main menu of the game and open the options menu. Once in the options menu, navigate to the Gameplay tab. Here you will see several settings, one of which is Matchmaking. Simply change the region to your preferred region of those available and you're good to go.
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Destruction AllStars Character Vehicle And Breaker Guide
Every character in Destruction AllStars has a unique vehicle and a special ability called a Breaker. This Destruction AllStars Character Vehicle And Breaker Guide shows you all of the information you need to decide which is the best character in Destruction AllStars.
There are 16 unique characters in Destruction AllStars, which may leave you asking questions on what each characters special vehicle or breaker ability does. This information is readily available in-game but if you're just running through multiplayer lobbies, you may not have the time to go through all the details. Below we tell you what every special vehicle and breaker ability does, for each character in the game.
Destruction AllStars Character Vehicle And Breaker Guide
Ultimo Barricado Guide
The Undisputed: Blocks all incoming damage from the front of the vehicle, can be used to destroy obstacles.
Breaker: Makes him immune to knock outs from other AllStars and vehicles. Cannot be run over.
Genesis Guide
Callisto: Activates super-speed, doing heavy damage to enemy vehicles. Fastest ability in the game.
Breaker: Maximum running speed, using to gather collectibles, barge targets, or evade.
Lupita Guide
Wildfire: Deploys a trail of fire that sets other vehicles alight. Instantly KO's AllStars on foot
Breaker: Sets ablaze a path as she runs forward, damages other AllStars.
Shyft Guide
Cypher: The vehicle becomes nearly completely invisible. Removes Shyft from the radar
Breaker: Removes Shyft from the radar, becomes nearly invisible.
Blue Fang Guide
Shredder: Activates a portable shredder that does huge damage to enemies hit with the front of the vehicle
Breaker: Instantly knocks down any AllStars that touch Blue Fang.
Boxtop Guide
Boxmobile: When activated, hitting an opponent vehicle attaches a drone to the enemy vehicle, dealing damage over time with fireworks
Breaker: Drops parcels that heal team mates and knock down enemy opponents
Fuego Guide
Cerberus: Covers the vehicle in flames, dealing increased damage to anything it hits
Breaker: Boosts his barges to leave pools of fire in his wake
Hana Guide
Sabre: Activates a huge blade on the vehicle that cuts opponents in half when slammed
Breaker: Increased strength. Barging other players will instantly KO them
Ratu Guide
Barong: Damaging opponents charges Bargons breaker. Activating it begins a cooldown that results in a massive blast that hurts both vehicles and AllStars
Breaker: Huge concussion blast that barges all nearby AllStars
Angelo Avello Guide
Number One: Allows you to lock on to rival targets and charge them with speed
Breaker: Lets loose flashes of cameras around the area to limits opponents visibility. More flashes occur when wall running, jumping, dodging, etc.
Twinkle Riot Guide
Mr. Sparkles: Surrounds the vehicle with bumpers that charge with each hit, releasing increasingly powerful force bursts
Breaker: Allows for multiple barges in quick succession
Jian Guide
Morningstar: Covers the vehicle in spikes, acts as both increased defense and increased attack damage
Breaker: Deploys proximity mines that explode, damaging nearby vehicles and knocking over AllStars.
Harmony Guide
Crashendo: Releases a short-range but huge supersonic blast that damages all nearby vehicles
Breaker: Similar to the vehicle but longer range and less damage
Xander Guide
Xero: Marks a member of the opposing team. Increases damage to that target and provides a reward if destroyed
Breaker: Drops a trail of hazards and gives him vision of enemies, allies, and objectives through walls.
Muna Guide
Gravitron: Attracts nearby metal and debris to form an invincibility shield around the vehicle
Breaker: Particle field that attracts nearby collectible items and activates nearby traps
Sgt Rescue Guide
Smoke Commander: When active, any enemies you hit will be surrounded by smoke, severely limiting their visual range and radar
Breaker: Releases thick plumes of smoke, obscuring vision of nearby enemies.
There is a little trick that can help you learn How To Steal (Takeover) Other Players Vehicles In Destruction AllStars much easier and faster thanks to a choice tucked away within the main options
Lobby volume is on by default and people are already asking How To Mute Lobby In Destruction AllStars? You can, but you must do it for each lobby. Unfortunately, even in this day and age, developers
Every character in Destruction AllStars has a unique vehicle and a special ability called a Breaker. This Destruction AllStars Character Vehicle And Breaker Guide shows you all of the information you
Matchmaking regions are set by default in Destruction AllStars. This guide on How To Change Matchmaking Regions In Destruction AllStars will tell you how you can change your region so that you can
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How To Steal (Takeover) Other Players Vehicles In Destruction AllStars
There is a little trick that can help you learn How To Steal (Takeover) Other Players Vehicles In Destruction AllStars much easier and faster thanks to a choice tucked away within the main options menu of the game. In Destruction AllStars you can mount other players' vehicles and attempt to either hijack them or wreck them entirely.
The process is actually really simple. You just need to be within range of an opponents vehicle, and the range is surprisingly large. When vehicles are approaching your character, while you're on foot, you can dodge using the Circle button. Once you have successfully dodged an opponents attack you can quickly hit Triangle. This will mount you on top of your opponents vehicle and then a battle of reflexes takes place but you can give yourself an edge.
How To Steal (Takeover) Other Players Vehicles In Destruction AllStars
The buttons required are always the same, it's either Square or Circle. No other buttons are used. However, there is a reason that most games utilize these buttons for non-essential actions. Sprinting, shooting, aiming, everything you do regularly is usually mapped to the shoulder buttons. They are easier to reach when you hold the controller and are often much quicker to respond.
From the main menu of the game, open the options menu. Navigate to the Bindings Tab. Here you will see Quick Time Events. There is a Takeover Prompt Left and Takeover Prompt Right. If you're not having much luck stealing other players' vehicles, try to map these to other buttons. Neither the L2 or R2 buttons are mapped while on foot. As such, switching Left to L2 and Right to R2, could definitely help you speed up the stealing process.
Every character in Destruction AllStars has a unique vehicle and a special ability called a Breaker. This Destruction AllStars Character Vehicle And Breaker Guide shows you all of the information you
There is a little trick that can help you learn How To Steal (Takeover) Other Players Vehicles In Destruction AllStars much easier and faster thanks to a choice tucked away within the main options
Lobby volume is on by default and people are already asking How To Mute Lobby In Destruction AllStars? You can, but you must do it for each lobby. Unfortunately, even in this day and age, developers
Matchmaking regions are set by default in Destruction AllStars. This guide on How To Change Matchmaking Regions In Destruction AllStars will tell you how you can change your region so that you can
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A number of hotly anticipated releases are making their debut in February, practically guaranteed to make any type of gamer happy. See what's in the pipeline with Gamers Heroes' 5 best games of February 2021. Oh, and we won't make you click through five pages to look at the entire list.
5 Best Games of February 2021
Bravely Default II
Developed by Claytechworks and published by Square-Enix, Bravely Default II transports players to the continent of Excillant. While there, players will follow the story of Seth, Gloria, Elvis, and Adelle as they fight for survival. The Brave and Default battle systems both make their return, and players will be able to defeat bosses to acquire character jobs. For fans of the original release, the development team has set out to make a game more similar to the original Bravely Default.
Bravely Default II will come out on February 26, 2021 for the Nintendo Switch.
Persona 5 Strikers
Combining Warriors-style play with the world of the JRPG Persona 5, Atlus and Omega Force's Persona 5 Strikers once again follows the story of Joker and the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. This combination brings with it real-time action combat and turn-based Persona-battling, promising a unique gameplay combination. Along the way players can take on side quests with the Requests and B.A.N.D. systems to get bonuses like stat increases.
Persona 5 Strikers will come out stateside for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on February 23, 2021.
Little Nightmares II
The puzzle-platformer horror adventure series Little Nightmares will make its return with the release of Tarsier Studios and Bandai Namco Entertainment's Little Nightmares II. Picking up after the protagonist Six escapes from the Maw, players will soon come across the boy Mono and traverse the decaying metropolis of Pale City. New enemies and characters can be discovered, such as the Hunter, the Teacher, the Bullies, and the Patients.
Little Nightmares II will come out for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on February 11, 2021.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
The long-running Ys series will get a new entry in February with the release of Nihon Falcom and NIS America's Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. Series mainstay Adol "The Red" Christin quickly gets detained in Balduq. While imprisoned, he meets Aprilis, who turns him into what is known as a Monstrum. Players will be able to use the "Gifts" this state brings to the table, including "Heaven's Run," "Hunter's Descent," "Crimson Line," and "Third Eye," among others.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox will come out for the PlayStation 4 in the United States on February 2, 2021.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Originally released on the Wii U, players will once again be able to join Mario and his friends with the release of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. The co-op gameplay, linear levels, and power-ups of the previous title are alive and well, but players can also play with friends via online multiplayer. Also included is Bowser's Fury, a standalone adventure that transports players to Lake Lapcat as they set out to overcome Fury Bowser.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury will come out for the Nintendo Switch on February 12, 2021.
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