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Rise of the Rōnin PS5 Review: A Rewarding Samurai Open-World RPG

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" Rise of the Rōnin " immerses players into Japan at its precipice - with Tokugawa Shogunate authority waining, foreign influence increasing and social divisions widening - at an unnerving time in history. You take on the role of an unnamed "ronin", an autonomous samurai fighting their path during this turbulent era - from bustling towns to peaceful bamboo forests - making for a captivating setting ripe with history, drama, and atmosphere ripe for exploration. Like Ghost of Tsushima? Remind you of  Ghost of Tsushima ? The comparisons are inevitable, yet Rise of the Ronin differs by placing its emphasis squarely on combat. "Rise of the Rōnin" is distinguished by its flexibility. Another comparison is made with Nioh. While Nioh's sole emphasis was on close-quarters combat, Rise of the Ronin introduced multiple weapon types and allowed ranged warfare with bows and rifles for ranged battles. Players can adapt their approach according to their playstyle -...

Outlast Trials: Horror and Heartwarming Moments (and a Touch of Trauma)

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Welcome aboard, new reagents! Here's some advice: bring courage (and extra undergarment just in case!). Red Barrels took no precautions with The Outlast Trials; these challenges don't provide your typical stealth-and-pray Outlast experience! Throw some friends (or daring strangers!) into the mix, and this experience becomes an intense smash-and-grab through these tortuous trials! Being an Outlast fan since its launch, The Outlast Trials was truly astonishing for me - more than simply another entry in its series; Red Barrels have truly outdone themselves when it comes to horror games! It stands as a testament to their craft. Horror Has Evolved, Not Dwindled Of course, some might argue it loses some of Outlast's tension-filled experience; but let's be honest here; teaming up and racing for survival with friends can still be just as thrilling! It's this introduction of multiplayer into something that usually (and many other games are like this) is a single-player exp...