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Summary Weapons are an important part of games, and even more so in gacha games. InSword of Convallaria,there are plenty of weapons spanning across different types and rarities. These weapons do not only act as a stat boost for the character, but they come with their own unique weapon skill. Each character in the game belongs to a specific class, with each one being able to equip a specific weapon. Playing a vital role in strengthening the character, choosing the right weapon is crucial before entering the battlefield....

Summary MostFinal Fantasygames let players control a diverse array of party members who bring their strengths and weaknesses to the table. This allows players to make fun party configurations in each game that lets them tackle most enemy encounters without breaking a sweat. However,some of the classic games in the seriesthrow a curveball by including sections where players team up with a party member who can’t be controlled directly. Meanwhile, most modern games in theFinal Fantasyseries feature characters that can’t be controlled at all to let players focus on controlling a single character in action-packed combat that tries to draw in as many new fans as possible....

Summary Metaphor: ReFantaziodiffers in many ways from thePersonaseries which is one of Atlus’ biggest franchises. It’s not just the fantasy-based setting either compared to the modern one. There is more openness to exploration and there is also action combat besides the turn-based battles. For all of its differences, there are some similarities to thePersonaseries inMetaphor: ReFantaziotoo namely with Followers. The Follower system is likePersona’smany Social Links mechanics with a few tweaks to help keep it fresh....

Summary There is no denying theK-popbehemoth that has taken the world by storm. Korean pop stars — alsoknown as “idols”— have entered the musical charts in every country on the planet thanks to the rapid development of the K-pop industry. K-pop stars have some of the most loyal fan bases out there. From the BTS ARMY to Blackpink’s Blinks, each fanbase has its unique style and nickname. With a fandom as huge as this, it’s no surprise thatplenty of K-pop stars have been recreated as Sims inThe Sims 4Gallery....

Summary While sports anime is on the rise these recent times,Blue Lockhas managed to find a way in which the manner of portrayal of soccer is different. Instead of the usual themes where there is more emphasis on team cameraderie and where an underdog team wins,Blue Lockdevelops another approach to describe individualism, ego, and survival of the fittest in the world of competitive sports. The series puts the characters through a high-pressure regimen designed to create the ultimate striker for Japan’s national team, both physically and mentally....

Summary While fans are eager to see more ofSpider-Manfollowing the end of Tom Holland’s massively successfulHometrilogy, a recent report from a trusted insider suggests that the star and his iconic character might have another Marvel Cinematic Universe project to swing into before starting on a fourth solo film. TheSpider-Manfranchise has seen massive success with its live-action adaptations, starting with the Raimi trilogy in the early 2000s and a two-film reboot in the early 2010s before being rebooted once more with Tom Holland in the leading role....

TheUntil Dawnremake has made improvements to the gameplay, as well as some changes to the environment to create a slightly different experience from the original 2015 title. Although it’s garnered mixed reviews fromUntil Dawnfans, they’re also enjoying some of the new details that add more context to the story, and a possible teaser for the rumored sequel. Amid all thechanges in theUntil Dawnremake, many fans are confused about one particular thing: a supposed “new” character that’s been showing up on YouTube thumbnails....

Quick Links Until Dawnwas first released in 2015 as Supermassive’s first primarily narrative experience and one of their biggest hits. Now, with the 2024 remake release on PC and PS5, it’s natural to wonder how long it’s going to take to complete. Because it’s a narrative-driven experience, it’s not a super long game, but expect to spend some more time playing if you’re looking to do a 100% run and get all of the achievements....

Summary Although players ofThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomcan fight enemies in various ways, some social media users demonstrated the power of Zelda’s Bind ability and the Water Block Echo. By dragging an enemy with Bind over a Water Block,Echoes of Wisdomplayers can instantly kill some foes and trivialize some encounters. As the first mainline game in theLegend of Zeldaseries to feature its titular princess as the main playable character,Echoes of Wisdomallows players to solve puzzles and defeat foes through creative methods....

Nearly a decade since its launch,Until Dawnfinally released a remake, so longtime fans can enjoy the story once again with improved visuals. Developer Ballistic Moon made sure to stay true to the originalUntil Dawnstory, and also add new things to still give it a refresh. Meanwhile, somechanges made in theUntil Dawnremakehave received mixed reactions from fans, especially when it came to the story. While a number of people have welcomed these alterations because they brought something new to the narrative horror experience, the absence of the iconic “O Death” intro song has raised some eyebrows....

Summary With the release ofArcane: League of Legends’second and final season, speculation is rife about what may happen in the upcoming episodes and who might appear. The Netflix animated series adapts Riot’sLeague of Legendsonline multiplayer game and provides backstories for many of the game’s iconic champions. Season 1 ofArcanesets up the main relationship, and eventual rivalry, between siblings Vi and Jinx, who find themselves on opposite sides of a brewing war between Piltover and its undercity, Zaun....

The Battle Catsis a popular and long-running Japanese mobile game made by PONOS. For those who don’t know, it’s atower defense gamethat plays very similarly to the old Age of War flash games. It’s an entirelyPvEexperience, with the goal is to protect your base with a wide variety of cats, and to defeat your opponents base. The premise is basic, but the execution has so much charm, that it’s possible that even those who haven’t heard of the game have come across at least one of the myriad of absurd cat designs that this game makes....

Summary With many modern video games adoptingmore of a story-heavy approach, it’s easy to see a lot of titles focus on protagonists who are in the middle of a personal crisis as they try to find their way forward. This is something a lot of players can relate to, since these characters endure a ton of grief before eventually figuring out what they want. They can either uncover things about themselves that they weren’t aware of or find a reason to keep on living, letting them experience a riveting character arc in the process....