The Duskbloods, Tides of Annihilation, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – Catch Up on IGN's Game Previews This Week ICYMI
Your one-stop shop for any game preview coverage you might've missed at IGN this week from The Duskbloods, Tides of Annihilation, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Star Wars: Smuggler's Gambit, and Silver Pines.
In this weekly IGN feature, we catch up on game previews from the past week. We previewed five upcoming titles: The Duskbloods, Tides of Annihilation, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Star Wars: Smuggler's Gambit, and Silver Pines.
The Duskbloods, a multiplayer game from FromSoftware, aims to be their most complex and interesting release yet. Influenced by tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) and similar to Bloodborne or Nightreign, it features phase-based PvPvE matches where eight players compete for victory points. The combat is intricate and intense, but the lock-on targeting and camera can struggle with fast-moving opponents. Early play revealed many nuances, hinting at a captivating game filled with challenges and mysteries.
Tides of Annihilation, an Arthurian-legend inspired action-RPG, showcases impressive boss fights. Despite satisfying combat, the game needs some refinement in character movement controls. Set in a post-apocalyptic London, players are the sole survivors fighting against an unknown invader. Early hands-on play proved the game to be as exhilarating to play as it is to watch.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 brings the look, feel, and sound of the Alien franchise. The Specialist class with customizable options is recommended for players. While not a groundbreaking game, it serves as a great co-op experience to revisit the Aliens universe. Fans can expect more from LV-558 in upcoming content.
Star Wars: Smuggler's Gambit, available on August 16, is a fun multiplayer experience that connects to Disney theme park rides. It offers plenty of missions and is approachable for both Fortnite players and newcomers. Playing as characters like Hondo Ordo enhances the experience, and Disney could expand its storytelling beyond theme parks.
Lastly, Silver Pines is a 90s-style 2D survival horror game with a unique visual style. The pixelated graphics and eerie soundtrack create an unsettling atmosphere. Though the game's monster variety is limited in the early demo, the strong opening leaves players eager to see how the story unfolds.
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