Whether you’re talking about presentation, controls or tactics, Double Dragon IV absolutely nails the old-school feel. In fact, its strict adherence to the source material is to its detriment. The problems start with the controls, which remove anything resembling precision from the equation and make you feel ponderous and awkward — two essential traits of any martial arts expert.
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As enjoyable as the combat can be, the strength of Yakuza 0 lies in its storytelling, unfurling a pair of compelling tales that serve as a great entry point into the series (or simply another layer of depth for longtime fans). For all the goofiness that permeates other aspects of the game, the main storylines are mature and well told.
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Whether you’ve decided to paraglide, ski, snowboard, wingsuit, or even hike, there’s loads of places to explore and discover. The challenges set up at various locations are very fun to participate in as well, and thanks to the wonderful loading times (see: none) it’s very easy to restart a run in case things go awry.
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At war since the dawn of time, Heaven and Hell bring their conflict to Earth in clear violation of rules set in place by a group of mediators known as the Charred Council. With humanity facing destruction War, one of the Four Horsemen descends to intervene. He arrives to find his brothers aren’t there, and after being defeated by the demon Straga, War is blamed for the end of mankind.
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Through and through, Ark is a game about survival, and it gets deep. Not only can you craft houses, build forges, and explore ruins, but you may also tame dinosaurs and even put frigging saddles on them!
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At its core, FFXV is a story about four friends. Noctis, crown prince of Lucis, is on his way to get married when he and his buddies learn of a terrible betrayal that shakes the foundation of the kingdom. Yes, there’s common ground with past Final Fantasy games and their “save the world” story arc, but FFXV is more anchored in its personal relationships.
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Although its narrative is thin on details, The Last Guardian proves compelling due to the developing relationship between the boy and Trico. In broad terms, the boy has been kidnapped and Trico has been locked up, and the two of them need one another to escape. It isn’t a great story in the traditional sense, but it succeeds in making you feel invested in what’s happening around you.
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