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Most interesting about Atlas Fallen is its confident pivot from the rest of the studio’s history. Instead of chasing the exacting precision of Souls-inspired design, it takes on a Shadow of Mordor or early Assassin's Creed flavor (like Assassin's Creed Odyssey , for example), melding a more sanguine form of exploration, light progression, and combat that rhythmically rewards timing, creativity, and experimentation, punishing it. The pacing is liberating. There’s time to breathe, admire the landscape, and get lost in side content without the omnipresent threat of failure. That’s a choice that Atlas Fallen is intending to convey. Adventure is what the Atlas Fallen experience is meant to offer. As you cross enormous stretches of sand filled with the remnants of a long-lost civilization, you get the feeling of discovery, every step of the way, without it feeling contrived. The design philosophy seems to favor movement and inquisitiveness rather than repetition or difficulty. This ...

There's a certain "essence" of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii that doesn't revolve around the magical story beats or gameplay mechanics, and maybe is just a personal opinion but I want to speak about it. In my case, it's all about the vibe - it is undeniable that it has a different kind of vibe, especially for Westerners like me who know about Japan from movies and video games. The game does not only include being a pirate kind of real-life simulator or a treasure-hunting adventure, it provides me with an option to create my own experience, far from the JRPG fantasy, as a digital playground. From transforming Ichiban's outfits into the most bizarre ones to singing karaoke in a seemingly tranquil bar, everything looks like an opportunity to go above and beyond. Hawaiian Yakuza chaos, a world sprinkled with attitudinal sunlight, is not just a game, it is a lifestyle, a perfect chance to immerse myself. The Art of Living Large Let’s talk about style. I...

There is a scene in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii that Goro Majima's one-eye madness makes fun of. He is my favorite (or most feared) character. He stands on the deck of his ship, with a tiger named Goro purring affectionately at his feet while the wind gales majestically. Gold and crimson hues flood the Pacific Ocean as the day-sun sets. For a fleeting moment, you feel as if this is not a game. For you, unfurling the weapon controller becomes effortless, and you just relax. You feel the Majima's chest burdening past, the salt igniting the skin, yakuza turned pirate Majima sailing the sea with an absurd crew of misfits; A Child, a Tiger, and a misfit crew. This magic is what pirate yakuza in Hawaii offers you. A game that fails to fulfill expectations flaunts doing it effortlessly. A storyline that is senseless, but feels grounded enough to ode “serious” narratives. It strives to ask the unexplored question- what happens if Goro Majima decides to turn into a pirate? ...

Majima’s Life of Piracy Claim. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii feels like being tossed into an energy hurricane. An absurdist Goro Majima-branded chaos storm. But beneath the surface, this is no mere Yakuza game with tropical skin. It’s a dizzyingly over-the-top brawler that drags you across sun-soaked beaches, throws you into demolition-derby-style car wrecks, and lets you pilot something that resembles a semi-sinking naval fortress. It’s absurd, loud, and an unhinged Majima experience. From the moment the game is booted up, the world does not merely welcome you - it seizes you by the collar, laughs maniacally, and challenges you to keep pace. Breathtaking Hawaii is certainly beautiful, but underneath the postcard-perfect greens and blues lies a world filled with insanity. The type of lunacy that has a legendary yakuza captain commanding a pirate crew while engaging in street fight-style cannons naval warfare and somehow manages to make it all a Yakuza game. Majima's Hi...

A Dream Awoken or a Nightmare Rekindled? My thoughts were divided between fear and joy with the news of the Silent Hill 2 remake. It had been burning in the back of my mind what horrors could this modern desktop version of the classic capture and will it live up to expectations? Having played it, its grandparents capture the same feeling, but my answer is yes/no. The feel and appearance of both the remake and the original is like comparing the beauty of a sunflower against the darkness of a grainy nightmare. With that being said, not so fast. The crux of Silent Hill 2's story captured in ‘as heartbreaking, haunting, and beautiful’ is remembered of a lost one, guilt, and psychology still feels like a fresh scar over two decades later. James Sunderland: A Man Lost in the Fog At its core, Silent Hill 2 revolves around James Sunderland, an everyday man lured to the ominous region of Silent Hill by a letter from his deceased wife Mary. The remake does no...