Fantasy (Page 12)

Article

LONG TIME COMIN’ | One of 2023's best games is already being forgotten – even though it’s on Game Pass

There’s a good side and a bad side to having some of the best games come to Game Pass on Day One…

March 21, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

9 comments

News

KINGDOM COME | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom producer says fans can expect gameplay that brings “changes to the game world”

How mysterious.

March 21, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Article

SKYRIM’S DAD | Oblivion: Somehow, 17 years have passed since The Elder Scrolls went mainstream and changed gaming forever

From Fallout to The Witcher, Oblivion paved the way for console-friendly RPGs to become the dominant force they are today.

March 20, 2023 Jim Trinca

3 comments

Elden Ring screenshot showing three players stood in a row in a colosseum, one of them pointing a flag pole towards other players.

News

RIP | Elden Ring players died so many times, it’d have wiped out all of humanity in the real world

And they tried to fight Malenia a whole bunch too.

March 20, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

News

Blades of Miquella | Let Me Solo Her takes on their greatest challenge yet by turning every Elden Ring enemy into Malenia

I am Malenia, blade of Miquella times a thousand.

March 19, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Article

J’ADORE HARDCORE | If you want a real taste of hell, you should play Diablo 4 on Hardcore mode

Let’s be honest here, the real Diablo experience lies in the threat of permadeath – not this softcore nonsense.

March 17, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

News

GOOD FAITH? | Bleak Faith: Forsaken called out for supposedly stealing Elden Ring assets

It appears to be one big misunderstanding, however.

March 14, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

News

Tears Of My Wallet | Nintendo thinks Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is worth that hefty price tag

Though Nintendo would think that.

March 13, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

4 comments

Article

JANE'S AFFLICTION | One of the greatest, grizzliest roguelikes is on Game Pass, and you need to play it now

Darkest Dungeon is punishing, grim, and upsetting – yet still somehow one of the most compulsively playable games on Game Pass.

March 13, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

News

VERSION 1.10 OUT NOW | Square calls Forspoken sales "lackluster" as new update fixes some of the game's issues and adds new settings

Optimization is another key area of focus for this update.

March 11, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Article

BOTTLED LIGHTNING | 13 years later, Final Fantasy 13 still tells one of the series’ most ambitious stories

The worst Final Fantasy? It’s not as crystal clear as it seems.

March 10, 2023 Josh Broadwell

4 comments

Article

ALL FLAGS FLYING | Elden Ring’s open world made it more accessible to new players, so how does Wo Long do the same without one?

One very clever design decision in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty may not get the love it deserves, but its effects are transformative in making the game more accessible to new players.

March 8, 2023 Sherif Saed

News

Criss Cross | Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Naraka Bladepoint crossover for a limited time

Get your Wo Long fix in Naraka and your Naraka fix in Wo Long.

March 6, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Guide

THE REAL WO LONG | Wo Long builds explained: How to craft great character builds

Wo Long is actually one of the most accessible action RPGs when it comes to build crafting and experimentation, but it's not always explained well.

March 6, 2023 Sherif Saed

Article

ROLE BACK THE YEARS | As Final Fantasy 16 boss Naoki Yoshida calls it “discriminatory”, is it time to drop the term ‘JRPG’?

A brief history of the JRPG descriptor, and contemplations on the etymology of the genre – and its implications.

March 3, 2023 Alex Donaldson

7 comments

News

NOT QUITE FINE CHINA | Wo Long is already Team Ninja's biggest ever Steam launch, despite PC port issues

Team Ninja has broken its previous records for best game launch on Steam with Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.

March 3, 2023 Sherif Saed

1 comment

Guide

WO LONG LIST | Wo Long tips for beginners and veterans | 16 of our best tricks you need to know

Players new to Souls-likes will be tempted to check out Wo Long. But you don't have to feel lost, because our host of crucial tips has you covered.

March 3, 2023 Sherif Saed

Guide

STAMINA IS QI | Wo Long Spirit Gauge and Qi explained: Why you keep getting staggered

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s most unique systems are also its most complicated, so let’s break them down, staring with Spirit, and Qi.

March 3, 2023 Sherif Saed

Guide

Wo Long New Game Plus: How to begin Rising Dragon difficulty and how to get 5-Star gear

New Game Plus doesn’t work in Wo Long like it does in other games, so let us explain how to access it, and what it does.

March 3, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Guide

HIGH MORALE | Wo Long Morale and Fortitude explained: Why Battle and Marking Flags are important

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s most unique systems are also its most complicated. It is now time to break down the Morale, and Fortitude mechanics.

March 3, 2023 Sherif Saed

Review

FINE CHINA | Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review – How to make friends and annihilate people

As great as Team Ninja’s tidal, back-and-forth take on the Souls-like formula is, some small regressions keep it from landing a killer blow.

March 2, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

3 comments

Guide

WO LONG GANG | Wo Long release times, pre-load, download size and everything else you need to know

Strap in and get ready to play Team Ninja's latest action RPG, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.

March 1, 2023 Sherif Saed

2 comments

Article

DO YOUR OWN RING | Final Fantasy 16 has a novel approach to the age-old ‘accessibility versus difficulty’ conundrum

If you think that action-RPG games like Devil May Cry and Elden Ring are too hard, Final Fantasy 16’s fascinating setup may intrigue you.

Feb. 28, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

1 comment

Article

GANNIN YEM | Wey aye, pet: Final Fantasy 16's ganna have Geordies in it

Haddaway, man – as if the Japanese developers at Square Enix looked to the British north to find inspiration for one of its key fictional regions.

Feb. 28, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

1 comment

Article

IN THE ROSFIELD | Final Fantasy 16 is not open world, “but it’s not linear, either”, says dev

A focus on ‘highly detailed’ and ‘feature rich areas’ means Final Fantasy 16 wants to harness the best of both worlds.

Feb. 28, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Article

HIDEO GAMES | Final Fantasy 16 has 11 hours of cinematics alone

If you were worried about FF16 being a short, sharp story, fear not – the developer has gone all out on the narrative.

Feb. 28, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Article

IFRIT'S LIKE A GLOVE | With Final Fantasy 16, the PS5 generation finally truly begins

Gorgeous visuals, seamless transitions, and a masterclass in mocap and performance, Final Fantasy 16 proves the series can still be cutting edge in 2023.

Feb. 28, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

2 comments

Promotional artwork for Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree

News

DREAM DLC | Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, finally announced

It’s almost time to return to The Lands Between.

Feb. 28, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

Article

GROW UP | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.40: The best game with the most juvenile feature

The average video game enjoyer is in their mid-thirties, but you wouldn't know it from playing one.

Feb. 24, 2023 Jim Trinca

2 comments

News

NOT WO LONG NOW | Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty final demo out now on everything

You have one more chance to play Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty ahead of its launch next week.

Feb. 24, 2023 Sherif Saed

5 comments

Dark and Darker class tier and builds: A knight, a rogue, and a wizard are walking through a dark stone corridor. The knight holds a lantern to light their way

Guide

Only the best | Dark and Darker class tier list and best builds

Build me up, Scotty

Feb. 23, 2023 Josh Broadwell

Dark and Darker solo classes and tips: A man wearing a cloth hood and brown shirt is sitting on a dirt floor in front of a campfire, with his left leg bent and his left elbow resting on his knee

Guide

All by myself | Dark and Darker best solo classes and tips

Are you afraid of the dark

Feb. 21, 2023 Josh Broadwell

How to get Mirabel in Dreamlight Valley: An animated girl with curly black hair, wearing a white shirt and floral skirt, is standing on the beach with her hands in the air. A table set for four is in front of her, laden with plates of food

Guide

SMART HOME | How to get Mirabel in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Taking home security to a new level.

Feb. 21, 2023 Josh Broadwell

Dreamlight Valley: Olaf and the Great Blizzard - an animated snowman is singing and dancing on a wooden stage with an animated woman for an audience of talking animals

Guide

Frozen | How to get Olaf in Disney Dreamlight Valley | The Great Blizzard quest guide

Spoiler: You have to build a snowman.

Feb. 21, 2023 Josh Broadwell

Dreamlight Valley bunuelos recipe: An animated girl with curly black hair, wearing a white shirt and floral skirt, is standing in front of a large, multicolored house with red window shutters and bright pink flowering trees in front

Guide

LUCKY GUESS | How to make Bunuelos in Disney Dreamlight Valley | Bunuelos Recipe

Make Mirabel feel at home.

Feb. 21, 2023 Josh Broadwell

News

Off the Cuff | Forspoken writer's original pitch was apparently completely different from the final game

Much of the criticism over the game was related to its dialogue and story.

Feb. 20, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

News

PSA | Watch out, a Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom art book has leaked online

It's dangerous to go alone.

Feb. 20, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

Review

OMEGA FORCE MAJEURE | Wild Hearts review: We’ve got Monster Hunter at home…

What happens when you copy someone else’s homework? You get in trouble.

Feb. 16, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

4 comments

Guide

Wild Hearts Weapons Guide | What is the best starting weapon for you?

The katana, the claw, the umbrella, the cannon, the bow – which weapon is right for you in Wild Hearts?

Feb. 16, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Video

ELDER MAGIC | Oblivion's connection to Discworld is a legacy worth celebrating

From The Elder Scrolls to Tomb Raider, Terry Pratchett had a profound influence on the world of video games.

Feb. 15, 2023 Jim Trinca

2 comments

Review

BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY | Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Final Bar Line review: Long-awaited Switch and PS4 ensemble strikes a chord

The latest Switch and PS4 FF rhythm game creates some series high notes – but it’s not a totally flawless performance.

Feb. 14, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

1 comment

Article

FOR THE VIKING | As live service games shut down, Ubisoft has quietly been running one of the best for years

Despite Ubisoft’s many missteps, some of its online games have been hitting home runs consistently, and For Honor may well be the most overlooked.

Feb. 13, 2023 Fran Ruiz

Article

ELECTRONIC HEARTS | There's one key area where Wild Hearts beats Monster Hunter

Wild Hearts is squaring up to Capcom’s indomitable hunting series, and in many ways it comes up short. But it does have its strengths.

Feb. 13, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Video

NOT LIVE OR KICKING | Why are all the games dying? The Thursday Nite Rant

From Apex Legends Mobile to Knockout City, dozens of live service games are being killed off.

Feb. 9, 2023 Jim Trinca

3 comments

Article

HOUSE RULES | For the best magic/school life sim, you need to head back to Nintendo Switch

It may not be open world, but Fire Emblem: Three Houses ticks every box when it comes to that delicate magic/school balance.

Feb. 9, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

9 comments

Marika, her head turned away, in Elden Ring.

Article

RINGING IN YOUR EARS | Elden Ring is still the best game for spell-slinging (especially with the latest DLC)

Forget your wands, dismount your mythical creatures, and step into the only magical crucible that matters: a Tarnished fight to the death.

Feb. 8, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

18 comments

Article

RHOAMING FEE | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be worth £70, but the price highlights gaming’s possibly unsustainable future

How expensive is too expensive for a sequel to one of the best games ever made? We may be about to find out.

Feb. 8, 2023 Alex Donaldson

2 comments

News

TEARS OF THE PLAYERS | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will cost $70

Disappointed, but not surprised.

Feb. 8, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

6 comments

Guide

Dragon Age 4: everything we know so far about Dreadwolf

Here's everything we know so far about BioWare's fourth Dragon Age game

Feb. 6, 2023 Mark Harrison

Article

BREW IT TO YOURSELF | Game Pass is home to an indie gem that does magic brilliantly

If you want a game that celebrates all the good things about the world of magic in a pleasing, understated way, check out Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator.

Feb. 6, 2023 Dom Peppiatt