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The archetype system is at the core of what makes the turn-based combat ofMetaphor: ReFantazioso fun. While you may hypothetically mix and match skills from any archetype together, part of the satisfaction of Metaphor: ReFantazio is finding which archetypes work well together. On top of this, certain combinations of archetypes will work better with different party members. This is because each of the party members in Metaphor: ReFantazio have a unique distribution of stats which will better fit different roles in combat, so which archetypes should you try combining, and for which characters?...

Summary InRune Factory 5, you are an amnesiac young hero who finds their way to the town of Rigbarth. There, you’re met with many friendly faces, happy to give you a job as a ranger for SEED and a place to stay. The citizens are friendly, and there’s a handful of bachelors and bachelorettes looking for romance. Rune Factory 5 offers 12 total romance candidates to choose from, consisting of six bachelors and six bachelorettes....

Summary Tournaments have always been a core part of the Dragon Ball universe, showcasing intense battles, epic power-ups, and fan-favorite moments. InDragon Ball: Sparking Zero, the tournaments are an optional gameplay element, offering competitive modes that challenge players' skills with a variety of rules and settings. You can create your own tournament in the game and face the CPU or other players, but here, we are ranking the pre-made tournaments and their rules....

Quick Links We’ve left Paris behindto venture to Ireland inBroken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforgednow that we know the mysterious clown bombing is somehow tied to the Knights Templar. George may have a few new clues, but there’s still lots to uncover and Ireland might just be one of the hardest parts of the game. We’ve got you covered in terms of what you need to know, and as a reminder, we’re focusing on the main interactions you need to progress, but there are lots of funny and interesting optional dialogue lines and scenes you will see if you explore a bit more....

Summary Concordwas a pretty huge disaster for bothPlayStationand developer Firewalk Studios. After failing to make a splash and draw in players upon launch,with the game regularly falling to double-digit player counts on Steam, the game wasalmost immediately pulled from both PlayStation and PC storefronts, with all paying customers issued automatic refunds. That much of a disaster would be tough for any studio to come out unscathed, and rumors were circling about Firewalk bracing for potential layoffs as a result of Concord’s failure....

Since thePokemongames first launched toward the end of the 1990s, there hasn’t been a Nintendo console without at least one title from the popular series. From mainline entries toexperimental spin-offs, you can pick up an interesting Pokemon game for everything from the original Game Boy to the Nintendo Switch. As Pokemon grew in popularity, the number of games being developed for each console increased drastically, and the addition of virtual consoles made it easier to play classic titles from the past....

Summary There’s a Psychopath inDead Rising Deluxe RemastercalledPaul Carsonwho lights his own crotch on fire after running around in circles, tossing molotovs and pipe bombs at you. Even though he tried to burn you alive for fun, you may save him with a fire extinguisher to get some neat rewards back in the Security Room. But what if you ‘spit on that thang’ like Hawk Tuah instead? On behalf of everyone at TheGamer, I would like to apologise for any Hawk Tuah references, images, or headlines....

Summary Dragon Ball: Sparking Zeroonly just released last week, but fans are already calling for Bandai to add a new playable character - Gohan Black, from the game’s best and most surprising Sparking Episode. As someone who spent the lastdecade and a half waiting for the Budokai Tenkaichi series to make its grand return, Sparking Zero has had megrinning like an absolute idiot from the moment I started playing it. There was one scene that made that grin turn into a dropped jaw, though -Gohan’s Sparking Episode....

Summary Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerois seemingly getting a “Martial Arts Pack” as DLC, which some fans think will contain more characters from the originalDragon Ball. Without a doubt,one of the most impressive things about Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is its massive 182-character roster. Before launch, fans were sure that characters from GT and the various non-canon Dragon Ball movies wouldn’t be featured,but Spike Chunsoft surprised us allby getting nearly everyone in there....

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerohas been very well received since its launch last week. Players have been praising its cinematic fights, massive roster, and alternate timeline paths. The character interactions and challenging gameplay are also in the spotlight. However, every game has some points that don’t gel well with certain players. In the case of Sparking Zero, some feel that characters are too chatty in the store and other menus, especially Bulma....

Summary The latest “Great Trailer” forDragon Ball: Sparking Zerohas finally confirmed for good that characters from Dragon Ball GT will be on the roster at launch. From the momentDragon Ball: Sparking Zero was first revealed as the long-awaited fourth Budokai Tenkaichi game, fans of the series have had one big question - would characters from Dragon Ball GT (which is often regarded as non-canon and brushed away by Toei) be making it into the roster,or would Super Saiyan 4 Goku, Vegeta, and Gogeta be saved for DLC?...

Quick Links At long last, you’ve unlocked the final of seven doors inside the Abyss of Time inPersona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis, but hopefully, you’ve come prepared for one heck of a fight. A few floors longer than any of the other doors, Empyrean is your final chance to test your might before the endgame. With a total of 27 floors in the Empyrean door in Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis, you’ve got your work cut out for you if you’re hoping to make it to the bottom, and to the truth....

How many times have you been told that a game everyone seems to love getsreallygood after 30 hours? That might be fine for some, I need a game to grab me from its opening moments to stay interested. Games that do that well don’t just keep my attention for the rest of a playthrough, but make me remember them forever. 2018’s God Of Waropening with a boss fight is an example that immediately springs to mind....