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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 9:52 AM
     All Star Wars Jedi Survivor characters

Wondering who are all of the Star Wars Jedi Survivors characters? The sequel to 2019's Fallen Order continues following the story of Cal Kestis and the many characters he meets along his journey. Explore different planets and settings as well as new and returning faces.

It's not just new allies Cal will find on his travels throughout Star Wars Jedi Survivor though, as he sets up to face off against new bosses and enemies as well as collecting BD-1 cosmetics for his trusty droid accomplice.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 9:35 AM
     The best Minecraft maps

What are the best Minecraft maps? Minecraft is the inventor's paradise, but, of course, it is also the connoisseur's nightmare. Thanks to the huge number of user-created Minecraft maps out there, it's almost impossible to find the finest creations around. Who has time these days to sift through hundreds of Minecraft maps, devour them with their digital senses, and come to a conclusion on which ones are worth your time?

Well, us, actually. We have scoured forums, marathoned YouTube videos, and sampled more of the best Minecraft maps than we can count on to bring you the definitive list. To find the very best, we have whittled down the finest user-created environments and placed them into their very own category. Whether you fancy a Minecraft dropper map to plunge through or a Minecraft city map in which to live out your Minecraft life game fantasies, we have absolutely everything you need to get the most out of Minecraft maps.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 9:32 AM
     How to unlock Star Wars Jedi Survivor red chests

Wondering how to unlock red chests in Star Wars Jedi Survivor? Unlike the regular blue chests that can be opened normally, the red variants are locked. As such, you need to find a way to generate power. Our guide takes a look at the Electro Dart ability that allows you to do just that.

The Star Wars Jedi Survivor Electro Dart is just one type of function that helps with exploration. There are multiple other Star Wars Jedi Survivor traversal abilities to be unlocked, alongside Blaster upgrades and cosmetics, like the Quickdraw Blaster.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 8:46 AM
     Star Wars Jedi Survivor mounts – all rideable beasts and locations

Looking to seek out all of the Star Wars Jedi Survivor mounts? The action-adventure game based in a galaxy far, far away includes a multitude of unlockables, and hours of gameplay. Rideable beasts are just some of the many things you'll discover along the way, and some are essential to your story.

Like many of the Star Wars Jedi Survivor collectibles, the majority of mounts can be found in Koboh and Jedha, the two most open-world planets in Survivor. Each mount has its own unique ability, so your rideable beast needs to be more practical than cool. These mounts aid in your exploration of the many Star Wars Jedi Survivor planets, reaching areas you can't without them. Here's your guide to Star Wars Jedi Survivor mounts, where to find them, and their abilities.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 8:46 AM
     Star Wars Jedi Survivor lightsaber stances and how to unlock them

Looking for all of the Star Wars Jedi Survivor lightsaber stances and how to unlock them? Lightsaber stances, or combat stances, relate to your weapon choice and combat style in Survivor. The stance you choose could have a different outcome in battle, so setting yourself up with the right ones is important.

If you know Star Wars, then you'll know that there are a variety of lightsabers with different colors and styles, and Survivor keeps to this canon with different Star Wars Jedi Survivor lightsabers that you can collect and build throughout your adventure. Among the many Star Wars Jedi Survivor collectibles are lightsaber colour kits and various unlockable lightsaber components - but you can also unlock weapon types in the form of these Star Wars Jedi Survivor lightsaber stances.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 8:46 AM
     How to use Star Wars Jedi Survivor floating balloons

Wondering how to use Star Wars Jedi Survivor floating balloons? These curious looking objects hang in mid-air and, no matter how hard you try, there seems to be no way to interact with them. Thankfully, you'll have a way to make use of these eventually.

The Star Wars Jedi Survivor floating balloons or grapple balloons are just one type of method to aid in your exploration. There are others, which we discuss in our traversal abilities guide. Likewise, several facets related to combat and exploration mechanics are cited in our guides on the best skills and Blaster parts, like the Quickdraw Blaster cosmetic.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 8:46 AM
     How to get the Star Wars Jedi Survivor Santari Khri Lightsaber

The Santari Khri Lightsaber is a cosmetic item set in Star Wars Jedi Survivor. Once held by a mighty Jedi warrior, who also plays a prominent role in the story, this armament's design can soon be yours. Finding this item means you can change how your melee weapon looks.

The Jedi Survivor Santari Khri Lightsaber is just one example of a cosmetic collectible that you can find in your journey. There are many others which we detail in our Lightsaber parts guide. Likewise, you can find various designs, including Cal Kestis cosmeticsBD-1 cosmeticsBlaster parts, and different weapon colors throughout the Jedi Survivor universe. 

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 8:46 AM
     How long is Star Wars Jedi Survivor?

Want to know how long Star Wars Jedi Survivor is? The latest adventure in the Star Wars universe reunites us with the Jedi outcast Cal Kestis as he continues to avoid the clutches of the Empire.

How long Star Wars Jedi Survivor takes to complete largely depends on which Star Wars Jedi Survivor difficulty mode you select. It also depends on how many Star Wars Jedi Survivor collectibles you wish to gather across the many planets. Star Wars Jedi Survivor is undoubtedly a massive RPG game if the previous one in the series is any indication, but how many hours do you need to set aside?

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 8:45 AM
     Star Wars Jedi Survivor Force powers guide

Want to know everything about the Star Wars Jedi Survivor Force powers? Jedi Survivor allows you to use your Force powers to turn the tide of battle. These skills range from simple telekinesis tricks to outright mind controlling your foes. They're a major part of the experience, and you'll have to use them during both combat and exploration, so we'll guide you through these abilities and fill you in on how and where to acquire them during the campaign.

It's also worth noting that Star Wars Jedi Survivor Force powers are just one method of unleashing your potential in combat. There are also other notable quirks, such as the best perks to get, traversal abilities, skills, and even Blaster parts.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 8:45 AM
     Star Wars Jedi Survivor new game plus

Eager to jump into Star Wars Jedi Survivor new game plus? There's a truly staggering amount of collectibles in Respawn's highly anticipated sequel, and the odds are high that you're going to miss a few as you progress through the story.

Thankfully, that's where Star Wars Jedi Survivor new game plus comes in. If you're shooting for a full completionist run, we recommend pairing it with the Star Wars Jedi Survivor collectibles map locations, including Cal Kestis cosmetics and BD-1 cosmetics for a fresh new look. All that being said, here's how to unlock a second helping of Star Wars Jedi Survivor with new game plus.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 8:45 AM
     How to get the Star Wars Jedi Survivor Quickdraw Blaster

The Quickdraw Blaster is an item set in Star Wars Jedi Survivor. Whether or not you're using a fairly unorthodox Lightsaber stance, you might want to acquire this as it's also a reward for solving a mini puzzle. Our guide helps you get this particular cosmetic set by solving the Rambler's Reach puzzle. This will allow you to change how your ranged weapon looks.

The Jedi Survivor Quickdraw Blaster is just one example of a cosmetic collectible that you can find while you're exploring. There are many others to be found in the Star Wars universe such as Blasters, weapon materials, and Cal Kestis outfits.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 8:45 AM
     How to heal in Star Wars Jedi Survivor – Stim Canisters and max health

Need to know how to heal in Star Wars Jedi Survivor? A quick stim injection could save your life in the action-adventure game, so it's essential to know how to heal Cal Kestis in a pinch. You can also upgrade your max health and find additional Stim Canisters across the galaxy.

There are plenty of aggressive Star Wars Jedi Survivor enemies waiting for you across the game's many planets, as well as some terrifying bosses, so healing is an essential mechanic in your journey across the universe in Star Wars Jedi Survivor. Healing itself is pretty simple, but among all those Star Wars Jedi Survivor collectibles you're picking up, keep an eye out for crucial healing items. Keep Cal Kestis alive for as long as possible with our guide on how to heal in Jedi: Survivor, including everything you need to know about Stim Canisters and max health upgrades.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 8:45 AM
     Star Wars Jedi Survivor Force Essence locations

Looking for every Star Wars Jedi Survivor Force Essence upgrade? Cal has had quite the glow-up since Fallen Order. In addition to his ability to grow a rather fetching beard, he's also become much more proficient with his Force powers, which is excellent news considering the fierce opposition in Jedi Survivor.

Wandering around in Star Wars Jedi Survivor, you'll occasionally run across glowing purple lights known as Force Essence. Meditating at Force Essences increases your Force bar, enabling you to perform more Star Wars Jedi Survivor Force powers before needing to recharge. One of the best PC games this year has no shortage of collectibles, so strap in for the location of every Star Wars Jedi Survivor Force Essence upgrade.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 8:46 AM
     How to find all Star Wars Jedi Survivor BD-1 cosmetics

Are you looking for all Star Wars Jedi Survivor BD-1 cosmetics? Your trusty droid doesn't have to look like a bland tin can, since you'll be able to change its looks. Our guide tells you how to find BD-1's various components, as well as the materials or color palettes.

The Star Wars Jedi Survivor BD-1 cosmetics are just one category of collectibles in the action-adventure game. Why not hunt down the latest Cal Kestis cosmetics or new and exciting traversal abilities?

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 9:42 AM
     All Star Wars Jedi Survivor Cal Kestis cosmetics and outfits

Are you searching for all Star Wars Jedi Survivor Cal Kestis cosmetics? These allow you to change the appearance of the game's hero, and are strewn across the universe. We've spent dozens of hours in the game rooting out these cosmetics, including hard-to-find items, such as Cal's tactical set and hunter set.

We'll show you how to get these goodies as you explore various planets. The Star Wars Jedi Survivor Cal Kestis cosmetics are just one category of collectibles in the game. You can also head out on the search for BD-1 cosmeticsLightsaber partsBlaster parts, and weapon materials.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 8:45 AM
     All Star Wars Jedi Survivor traversal abilities

Are you wondering about how many Star Wars Jedi Survivor traversal abilities there are? Star Wars Jedi Survivor has numerous traversal abilities. Our hero, Cal Kestis, will gain flashy moves that aid in exploration and navigation, as well as puzzle-solving tasks. Our guide takes a look at these traversal abilities and how you can acquire them during the campaign.

It's worth noting that Star Wars Jedi Survivor traversal abilities are just one facet of this action-packed adventure. There are also other notable quirks, such as the best skills to get, Force Powers, and even Blaster upgrades.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 8:45 AM
     Star Wars Jedi Survivor cast and voice actors

Looking for the Star Wars Jedi Survivor cast? Star Wars is usually star-studded, we know this. With so many actors popping in and out of the intergalactic universe, it can be hard to keep track of who plays which character, which is why we have created a list of the main cast for Star Wars Jedi Survivor.

Star Wars Jedi Survivor is one of the best PC games of the year so far, with our Star Wars Jedi Survivor review going into detail on why that is. While flitting around the galaxy as Cal, you might hear a familiar voice or two - while Jedi Survivor is bringing back a bunch of characters from Fallen Order, there are new voices to be found in the story. Here are the cast and voice actors for Star Wars Jedi Survivor.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 8:44 AM
     All Star Wars Jedi: Survivor bosses we know of so far

If you're looking for a rundown of all the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor bosses, we've got your back. While we won't have a complete list of every tough foe you'll face in Survivor until its release in April, we do have a good idea of some of the bosses you'll come up against. These will no doubt be the most difficult encounters you'll face as Cal, so get prepared now.

The previous game provided some unique and challenging boss fights, which is one of the reasons it was among the best PC games of 2019. From what we've seen in teasers, trailers, and gameplay reveals, the sequel looks to double down on these encounters. For now, we'll have to piece together the tidbits from these trailers to know the threats we'll face, at least until the Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date rolls around. These are the Star Wars Jedi Survivor bosses that we know of so far, including some speculations.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 8:36 AM
     How to find all Star Wars Jedi Survivor Lightsaber colors and parts

Searching for all Star Wars Jedi Survivor Lightsaber colors and parts? There are a lot of Lightsaber cosmetics that you can acquire in Star Wars Jedi Survivor which allow you to change the appearance of your melee weapon. Search the galaxy for cosmetic items, various parts, color palettes, and learn how the overall customization works. There are also full Lightsaber sets that can be yours by opening ornate treasure chests.

The Star Wars Jedi Survivor Lightsaber cosmetics are just one category of collectibles in the game. You can also search around for Cal Kestis cosmetics, Blaster parts, and learn all there is to know about Force Powers and what they do.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 7:32 AM
     How to find all Star Wars Jedi Survivor Blaster parts

Want to find all Star Wars Jedi Survivor Blaster parts? You'll be able to find several Blaster cosmetics in Star Wars Jedi Survivor. These will let you change the look of your ranged weapon. There are sets, individual items, and rare Blaster parts to be found across the game.

Star Wars Jedi Survivor Blaster parts are just one category of collectibles in the game. You can also hunt for Cal Kestis cosmetics, BD-1 cosmetics, and there's even a secret way to reveal all scan locations in Jedi Survivor. 

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 7:23 AM
     FFXIV 6.4 revs up for release as Live Letter 77 date is set

FFXIV 6.4 is so close now I can almost taste it. The next major FFXIV patch is set to arrive in late May, but we're about to get a big early serving courtesy of Final Fantasy 14 Live Letter 77. The regular developer livestream from game director Naoki Yoshida and community producer Toshio Murouchi is set to deliver in-game previews of basically everything we can expect to see in the new update for the critically acclaimed MMORPG.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 7:18 AM
     New CSGO skins from Valve probably made $11 million in one day

The new CSGO skins by Valve, named 'Anubis' in honour of one of the arenas in the FPS game, have likely generated $11 million (£8.8 million) in revenue already, based on analysis of Counter-Strike float values and CSGO cases. The Anubis skins arrive as the Counter-Strike 2 limited test continues, and we await the full arrival of the shooter sequel on Steam.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 9:40 AM
     Star Wars Jedi Survivor weapon customization guide

Are you looking for all the Star Wars Jedi Survivor weapon customization options? There are 24 weapon materials to be found in Star Wars Jedi Survivor. Also known as paint sets or color palettes, these cosmetics allow you to change the visual design of your armaments. Our guide lists down each paint set's location in the places that you'll visit.

The Star Wars Jedi Survivor weapon customization options are just one category of collectibles in the game. These color schemes are used by lightsaber parts and blaster parts. Similarly, there are plenty of Cal Kestis cosmetics and BD-1 cosmetics to unearth, too.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 6:34 AM
     Pancake Empire Tower Tycoon codes May 2023

What are the new Pancake Empire Tower Tycoon codes? If you're just making a start in this fantastical, strategic, and colourful Roblox tycoon game, you may be on the hunt for some freebies to expedite the growth of your pancake empire. Luckily for you, we've compiled a list of the latest rewards and the codes you'll need to redeem to earn them, and we'll keep our list updated to ensure you never miss out.

We also have lists of the new Project Mugetsu codes and Shinobi Life 2 codes, if you're a bit of a Roblox anime fan, as well as all the Punch Wall codes you could ever possibly need. Now, let's take a look at every active Pancake Empire Tower Tycoon redeem code.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 28, 2023 6:18 AM
     How to reveal all Star Wars Jedi Survivor scan locations

Are you searching for all Star Wars Jedi Survivor scan locations? There are hundreds of Force Echo and BD-1 scan locations in Star Wars Jedi Survivor. In fact, you'll likely spend countless hours trying to find all of them. You're either looking for light blue glows with wispy trails to hear these Force Echoes, or waiting for your trusty droid to chirp whenever a BD-1 scan location is nearby. Thankfully, our guide will help make the whole process easier.

The Star Wars Jedi Survivor method to reveal all Echo and BD-1 scan locations is just one of many secrets that you'll discover in the game world. Some will take you to ruins with intricate puzzles, such as Jedi Temples, where you'll learn of what befell the padawans of the past.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 28, 2023 9:33 AM
    

The RPS Game Club returns for its second liveblog session, this time about the weird and wonderful Betrayal At Club Low. Join us from 4pm BST today, April 28th, where we'll be chatting all things pizza and our best disco moves. Lots of the RPS Treehosue have had a great time with Club Low this month, and we hope you've been playing along too. So whwy not come and join in the discussion with us? See you at 4pm, folks!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 28, 2023 5:42 AM
    

I quite enjoy the vwing-vwing lighstabering at the heart of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which is why it now pains me to have an extended moan about the PC version's technical troubles.

Despite the odd glimmer of joy, like better-than-expected performance on its lowest system requirements, much about playing Jedi: Survivor on Windows suggests it could have used a little more time in the bacta tank. Sluggishness and stuttering are problems on higher-end graphics cards, even before adding the strain of ray tracing effects, and FSR upscaling often fails to deliver a significant performance boost.

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Siliconera Friday, April 28, 2023 9:30 AM
    

Honkai Star Rail downloads

The game only just come out, but Honkai: Star Rail has already surpassed 20 million downloads. For reference, the game officially released on April 26, 2023. Honkai: Star Rail is the newest turn-based mobile and PC game from HoYoVerse, who is the creator of Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd. [Thanks, Daniel "ZhugeEX" Ahmad!]

In a Weibo post, HoYoVerse thanked all of the Trailblazers for their support of the game. It will hand out ten Star Rail Special Passes on April 30, 2023 as a show of gratitude. That will also be the date of a celebration event for the launch of the game.

Though Genshin Impact has been HoYoVerse's global juggernaut, Honkai: Star Rail is hot on its heels. According to the same post, Honkai: Star Rail is currently the most-downloaded and best-selling iOS game on the charts. It also had 30 million pre-registrations, which is more than how many Genshin Impact had. However, it is possible that many of these players did not know of HoYoVerse prior to Genshin Impact, which may have affected those numbers for Star Rail.

Honkai: Star Rail is a spin-off of Honkai Impact 3rd. Though it features familiar faces (such as Himeko, Bronya, and Seele), they are technically different characters. It also has a turn-based combat as opposed to the more action-oriented system that was present in both Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact.

Honkai: Star Rail is readily available on mobile devices and Windows PC. It will come out on the PS4 and PS5 some time in the future.

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Siliconera Friday, April 28, 2023 9:00 AM
    

Monolith Soft event animators interview

Monolith Soft released a new interview with two of their event animators talking about the difference between cutscenes and scripted events, continuity between scenes and gameplay in video games, and the ins and outs of their job. Miura is one of the animators in charge of cutscenes, while Katsuta works with scripted events.

While it varies from project to project, Monolith Soft distinguished two types of events in most of the company's games. The first one of this are cutscenes. These use elaborate camera angles, particular character direction, and motion capture. The second one is scripted events. They are made by using premade stock character animations and movements, and combining them with specialized tools.

Both Monolith Soft creatives also talked about maintaining continuity between cutscenes and gameplay. Katsuta said that if a technique or move is not usable at a certain part of the game, they need to work around that. Or if the clothes get dirty during a cutscene, they also need to communicate that properly so that when players regain control these elements remain consistent.

Katsuta added that they also have to work around the possibility of the player only ever watching a cutscene or event once, so they need to make sure to craft it so that it is as clear as possible. In cases where a cutscene is immediately followed by a scripted event, sometimes they will use a particular animation from the previous cutscene for the beginning of the event, so that the transition from cutscene to scripted event looks natural.

As a reminder, Monolith Soft's latest title is Xenoblade Chronicles 3, which is available for the Nintendo Switch. Its DLC expansion, Future Redeemed, released on April 25, 2023.

The post Monolith Soft Talks About Animating Cutscenes and Scripted Events appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, April 28, 2023 8:00 AM
    

labyrinth of zangetsu

Labyrinth of Zangetsu is a very typical dungeon crawler with a rather atypical art style. The whole game has a sumi-e aesthetic, which meshes well with the overall narrative. Though it does not bring anything really new to the table, it has a solid foundation and a beautiful look that'll please any dungeon crawler fan.

The story of Labyrinth of Zangetsu takes place in a world where a mysterious Ink has corrupted the people, animals, and land. People who can withstand the Ink form parties to enter labyrinths and fight back against the twisted monsters threatening Ido, which is the final bastion of humankind. Though the story is fairly simple, the dialog and wording are grandiose, like you're reading a high fantasy novel. I thought that was really cool, though it was a tad annoying how the same dialog boxes would pop up every single time you entered a dungeon.

[caption id="attachment_960741" align="aligncenter" width="768"]Labyrinth of Zangetsu review Image via KaeruPanda[/caption]

For better or for worse, Labyrinth of Zangetsu plays a lot closer to a retro game than one that came out in 2023. Its first-person perspective when traversing through the labyrinths felt a lot like Wizardry. In its turn-based battle system, you queue up all of the actions ou want to use first before anyone moves. You also have limited spell slots, which means that you can only cast a certain number of spells per tier before your wizards and clerics are useless. Thankfully, there are no random encounters, and you can sneak through the mists of enemies if you crouch. So even though the game doesn't teleport you back to town after completing a labyrinth, there's little danger of some random enemy mob ruining your day.

The prices for everything are kind of crazy for how much Sen you get. You know how brutal late stage capitalism is for the average worker? It's like that in Labyrinth of Zangetsu, especially if you're trying to heal up after a particularly difficult encounter. I got around 2000 Sen for my troubles after clearing out the first labyrinth, but the process of sealing away the Ink corrupted all of my Conscripts. The church healed me up, but it takes a fee for every individual I purify. So I was left with maybe 300 Sen to buy some new weapons or equipment. You know, for a city that's counting on me to save its butt, you'd figure the merchants and church would be a little more charitable.

Despite my complaints about how evil the shogunate and temple are (what else is new?), I do enjoy the difficulty level of Labyrinth of Zangetsu. It's not hard to the point of frustration, but it's not so easy that the whole game is a cakewalk. The best thing about the game is, of course, the sumi-e art style. Sumi-e is Japanese ink painting, which neatly ties the game's look to its story. That's super cool! The contrast setting is perfect. Everything is easy to see without straining my eyes even though all the labyrinths are in black and white. I do admit that sometimes when I sped through the dungeons, I felt a little queasy. But just don't run around like a headless chicken.

[caption id="attachment_960743" align="aligncenter" width="768"]Labyrinth of Zangetsu dungeon Image via KaeruPanda[/caption]

The one thing that I found a little difficult is that the game couldn't fully hold my attention. I've played dungeon crawlers before but for some reason. My conclusion is that the encounters felt really shallow and fast compared to others in the genre I've experienced. There were no major or obvious differences between the races, and the battles were all so fast that it lacked substance. I don't really mean that it needs fancy animations. Rather, the fact that you choose your entire party's actions per turn could get a little stale. Unless you're up against a huge horde or a boss, you don't really need to change up your strategy every turn. So battles were a lot of just mashing the A button and watching the text scroll on the side of the screen.

Labyrinth of Zangetsu is a very well-balanced dungeon crawler that weaves its narrative right into its aesthetic. Despite how impressively modern the game looks, there were a lot of factors that made it a lot more reminiscent of a bygone era. Aside from how little strategy the battles required, it also had an incredibly monotonous soundtrack. Personally, it was a little difficult to get into the game because of these issues. This game is definitely one that dungeon crawler fans should play, but it is also one that I could only recommend to fans of the genre. What makes Labyrinth of Zangetsu stand out is in its sumi-e art style. So once the novelty of that wears off, it feels as hollow as a fountain pen that's run dry.

Labyrinth of Zangetsu is readily available on the PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC via Steam.

The post Review: Labyrinth of Zangetsu Is Beautiful, But Dry appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, April 28, 2023 2:11 AM
     Honkai Star Rail Global Distribution Error Promo ArtWhen booting up Honkai Star Rail, there is a possibility that you may encounter a "Global Distribution Error" popup. This error screen prevents players from experiencing the game, which may understandably lead to some frustration. Despite the fancy name, the Global Distribution Error simply means that your game has run into some kind of connection issue. Sometimes, the connection drops due to the game's servers becoming overloaded, meaning you have no choice but to wait for them to return to normal. But if you find that the connection issue has occurred on your end, then, fortunately, you do have a variety of methods to try and fix it. What to do to resolve the Global Distribution Error One potential solution simply involves restarting your Wi-Fi router and seeing if your online connection improves. If that doesn't work, you can try switching your Wi-Fi network to one with a more stable connection. If you have Honkai Star Rail on your phone, you can also turn ...

Gamer Empire Friday, April 28, 2023 5:31 AM
     Fall is the weirdest season in Stardew Valley, as you are getting close to Winter when nothing else grows, and you have gained a lot of experience through the last seasons in farming. Unfortunately, this is your last chance to make money from crops, ignoring the Greenhouse, and you will need to make it good, […]

Gamer Empire Friday, April 28, 2023 5:01 AM
     Summer in Stardew Valley is the first season when you actually know what you are doing and can start planting incredibly profitable crops. You've helped Pelican Town enough during the Spring, and it is finally time to make some money. However, there are quite a few seeds that Pierre and JojaMart sell during the Summer, […]

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, April 28, 2023 6:40 AM
     In recent years, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has taken the world by storm, transcending its niche beginnings to enter the mainstream consciousness. As a result, it's no surprise to discover that several A-list celebrities have joined the ranks of devoted D&D enthusiasts. This article delves into the lives of famous actors, musicians, and performers who …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, April 28, 2023 6:00 AM
     Funko Games has unveiled four exciting new board and party games. The new games include those inspired by popular fandoms, an updated classic, and an original party game, perfect for casual gatherings. Each game in this diverse lineup will hit shelves this June. Star Trek™ Cryptic is an action-packed "escape room" game that allows fans …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, April 28, 2023 3:56 AM
     Pathfinder players were excited to get a first look at the upcoming Pathfinder Remastered covers, which were unveiled at the GAMA EXPO trade show yesterday. The sketches of the Pathfinder Player Core and GM Core hardcovers were revealed by Paizo publisher Erik Mona to a crowd of hobby game retailers and distributors. The covers, which …

Pivotal Gamers Friday, April 28, 2023 5:07 AM
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Pivotal Gamers Friday, April 28, 2023 4:51 AM
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Pivotal Gamers Friday, April 28, 2023 4:50 AM
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Pivotal Gamers Friday, April 28, 2023 4:45 AM
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Pivotal Gamers Friday, April 28, 2023 4:45 AM
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Pivotal Gamers Friday, April 28, 2023 4:36 AM
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