The Sims 4‘s next two Kits represent two very different parts of the home. The Greenhouse Haven kit is all about giving you new options for how you design your garden, while the Basement Treasures kit lets you cram your subterranean hovel with “lived-in furniture and sentimental decor.” Both will launch on April 20th.
When Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma revealed what would become The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in 2014, he said the new Zelda game would be all about “revisiting the conventions of the Zelda series.” Breath of the Wild absolutely delivered on Aonuma’s promise — from a gameplay perspective, at least.
The 2017 game’s story, on the other hand, stuck very close to the rest of Zelda history: Ganon returns, and Link and Zelda must combine their powers to seal the ancient evil away… Again. But with Tears of the Kingdom on the horizon, some fans think the Breath of the Wild sequel could shake up the long-standing power struggle between the Triforce’s three main wielders.
Potential Spoiler Warning: This story goes deep into theories about what could end up happening in Tears of the Kingdom. If you don’t want to know anything ahead of the game’s release, turn away now!
Some Zelda fans on Reddit are convinced that Ganondorf could end up being the hero of Tears of the Kingdom’s story. This theory has been floating around in many fan’s heads (including my own) since some of the earliest trailers for Tears of the Kingdom, but Ganondorf’s proper reveal in the latest story trailer has the speculation picking up even more steam.
To properly explain the theory, we’ve got to go back to a key moment in Breath of the Wild. Early on in the game, Impa shares a legend with Link from the first Great Calamity that took place 10,000 years ago. There’s an image of a hero wielding the Master Sword and a Princess or Goddess figure fighting Calamity Ganon. The hero has red hair and has a green body/outfit, both of which line up with new official Ganondorf art.
Initially, fans drew comparisons to the hero’s tattered green outfit in the mural to Link’s torn green tunic from early Tears of the Kingdom trailers. This started the speculation that Tears of the Kingdom would take place across two distinct time periods: Present day following the events of Breath of the Wild, and 10,000 years ago during the events of the first Great Calamity.
But Ganondorf’s proper reveal has some fans thinking the traditional Zelda villain could actually be the true hero from the events that happened 10,000 years ago. Multiple Reddit posts are theorizing that Ganondorf could be the one wielding the Master Sword in the mural, taking matters into his own hands to put an end to the Zelda series’ endless cycle of reincarnation.
As Reddit user Must_Go_faster_84 put it, “What if this mural is depicting a non-evil Ganondorf from 10,000 years ago? He was the hero (aka the ‘Link’ of that time period) that helped Zelda defeat Calamity Ganon (which is really an incarnation of Demise). His resurrection in TOTK is Demise basically possessing the corpse of a dead hero.”
Much of this theory also draws upon the events laid out in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. The 2011 Wii game takes place at the very beginning of the Zelda timeline, explaining the origins of the endless cycle of rebirth that sees Ganondorf constantly returning to fight Link and Zelda’s ancestors.
Skyward Sword explains that it’s actually Demise — the final boss of the game — that sets these events in motion. Many fans think they spotted Demise in the latest Tears of the Kingdom trailer, when a mysterious figure with flowing red hair is staring directly into the blood moon. It’s also possible this figure is just mid-transformation Ganondorf regaining his human form, but the similarities to Demise are noticeable.
on my knees PRAYING this is Hylia and Demise oh my gODDDDDDDDD pic.twitter.com/P0nyUmtGTf
— Amelia (Ames)▴TOTK!!?♀️ (@Ames_liaa) April 13, 2023
And then there’s this mysterious woman who appeared in the trailer. While our initial gut reaction had us hoping this could be the Hylian Goddess Din, fan speculation has taken things in a different direction. Many believe this is the Goddess or Princess character depicted in Breath of the Wild’s mural, and others think it could be the Goddess Hylia herself, who originally created Skyloft and sealed Demise away in the events preceding Skyward Sword.
Content creator Austin John Plays was one of the first to jump on this theory, and it’s gained a lot of popularity in the last few days. Tears of the Kingdom already has very obvious similarities to Skyward Sword, given that chunks of Hyrule are rising from the ground into the clouds above.
There are a lot of fans who aren’t buying into this theory, with Reddit user thepurplecubby writing, “I see post after post after post saying that Ganondorf had to be the ancient hero because red hair. Like literally that’s the only reason. It was absolutely an artistic choice I won’t argue that. But…it throws out all existing lore and mythos that’s been well established. It was even said in the tapestry scene that the warrior used the sword that sealed the darkness and he carried the spirit of the hero. Two things Ganondorf can not and will not have.” Another Reddit post claims that the hero featured in the mural is Link, and nothing more.
It certainly seems like Tears of the Kingdom is set to deal with the Zelda series’ ongoing story of Ganondorf’s reincarnation. The game’s logo itself depicts an ouroboros, which is a dragon eating its own tail. The ouroboros represents the eternal cycle of destruction and rebirth. Maybe Tears of the Kingdom will finally end the Zelda series’ story as we know it, allowing Nintendo to set off in a fresh, new direction for the franchise’s plot in whatever comes next.
Will Ganondorf take on Demise itself, freeing himself from this endless cycle of reincarnation and violence? Or, could Tears of the Kingdom actually link back to Skyward Sword, rendering the entire Zelda timeline into an endless loop? Fans only have a few weeks left to speculate before Tears of the Kingdom launches on May 12.
For more on Zelda, check out Bucket Head, the Tears of the Kingdom character the internet is in love with. And, our opinion piece on why we’re finally ready to return to Hyrule in Tears of the Kingdom.
Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN covering video game and entertainment news. He has over seven years of experience in the gaming industry with bylines at IGN, Nintendo Wire, Switch Player Magazine, and Lifewire. Find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.
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Limited Run Games has today announced that it is re-releasing the much sought-after Sunsoft platformer, Trip World, in an all-new colourised form: Trip World DX. The game will be released physically on Switch, Game Boy and Game Boy Color, with pre-orders opening on 28th April.
Originally released in Japan in 1992 and Europe in 1993 (before coming to the regions’ 3DS Virtual Console in 2011 and 2012 respectively), Trip World never received an official US release and original copies of the game have been hard to come by ever since. In this new remaster, Limited Run Games has worked with original developers Sunsoft to give the title its first worldwide release, adding in new features such as complete colour gameplay, remastered audio, original design documents, video interviews and more.
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Experience the magic of The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story today, out now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is a 2D pixel action RPG developed by Digital Sun, an indie studio best known for their monster-stomping RPG, Moonlighter. Riot Forge and Digital Sun joined forces to bring the revolutionary story of Sylas, the Unshackled, to life.
Sylas was just a boy when his ability to sense magic was discovered by the Demacian Mageseekers. The Mageseekers, looking to unearth and control dangerous hidden sorcery in the kingdom, quickly recruited young Sylas into their ranks. During his time with the Mageseekers, Sylas realized that magical abilities were far more prevalent than previously thought. Beginning to doubt the righteousness of his actions, he committed an act of rebellion to save the life of a fellow mage, only for it to end in disaster.
As a result, Sylas was sentenced to life in prison. Shackled in the darkest depths of the Mageseeker compound, Sylas’s desire for vengeance began to take root. Join Sylas on his journey for retribution as he breaks free from his shackles to bring Demacia to its reckoning.
In this 2D action RPG, combine both melee and magic to take down hordes of enemies as you grow your rebellion. Use your fists to bash down foes, or steal and throw their own magic back at them. Join forces with fellow mages to strengthen your forces and grow your base. The revolution has begun.
Riot Forge partners with talented developers from across the globe to craft awesome experiences in the League of Legends Universe. Digital Sun’s extraordinary ability to bring stories to life in a beautiful 2D pixel style made them an obvious choice for bringing to life the League of Legends universe and the champions within.
Check out the interview below with Javi Giménez, CEO and Co-Founder of developer Digital Sun, and Rowan Parker, Creative Director at Riot Forge to learn more about how this partnership came together.
What was it like being asked to take on a League of Legends game as an indie studio?
Giménez: It was very exciting. We are huge League fans at the studio so it felt like a great opportunity to add a little bit of ourselves to the world of Runeterra. And get to build a game with characters we love. Now that it’s almost finished, we can confirm that it’s been a blast to build the game!
What were some of the greatest challenges in recreating the world of League of Legends?
Giménez: We wanted to make sure that we got right the very popular League champs that appear in the game in terms of visuals, narrative and mechanics. That last one, mechanics, was very fun to do – translating what Jarvan or Garen, or even Sylas himself can do on the MOBA to an ARPG was very fun to do, but challenging to get right. We hope players will like it!
Why did you choose to partner with Digital Sun?
Parker: Honestly, we loved Digital Sun’s previous game Moonlighter! Their charming pixel art style drew us in, and we stayed for the action gameplay. While playing, it was exciting to think through ways they might experiment with the League of Legends characters, so we reached out to see if they’d be open to the possibility. Obviously it worked out, because here we are!
What did you enjoy about the collaboration with Digital Sun?
Parker: The team over at Digital Sun are real League of Legends fans. The core team had been playing for years long before we’d even met each other. They know these champions, have their own personal history with them from thousands of games, and bring that with them to The Mageseeker. I think it really shows that a group of fans have made this game, with the easter eggs they’ve hidden in there, their passion for the champions and the world of Runeterra. It made the collaboration with Forge really effortless.
What excites you most about seeing League of Legends champions in Riot Forge games?
Parker: Riot Forge games give us an opportunity to get up close and personal with our champions in a way that isn’t possible in our bigger live service games. We can create these character vignettes that explore the motivations and nuance of our champions as we’re storytelling. Players can also immerse themselves in the world of Runeterra, touching and interacting with our factions like only a video game can allow. We really enjoy these chances to showcase the true power level of our champions, while telling compelling stories at the same time.
Unshackle the magic in The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story, available today on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Riot Forge
Developed by Digital Sun, creators of Moonlighter, The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™ is an action RPG that takes place in the League of Legends universe. In the kingdom of Demacia, the Mageseekers hold the power to oppress magic-using citizens in the name of public order–by inducting and indoctrinating them, locking them away, or driving them into hiding.
Play as Sylas, a spell-stealing mage who has just broken free of his unjust captivity at the Mageseekers’ hands. Wielding the chains that once bound you, you must liberate your homeland from tyranny, one Mageseeker at a time.
It’s time to unshackle the magic.
Command the Magic
Magic is everywhere, including on the battlefield. From searing flames to deadly ice, master a variety of spells and customize your unique play style. Brandish your chains and use your enemies’ magic against them, or bash them with your fists–the choice is yours.
Raise a Rebellion
Demacia is ripe for a revolution, but can you rise to the challenge of leading it? It’s up to you to find mages across the land and recruit them to your cause. Harness the power of your growing army to upgrade your base and unlock unique abilities.
Forge Your Legacy
You see the Mageseekers for the criminals they are, but not everyone is ready for the truth. Battle formidable foes and align with unforgettable allies, both new and old. Only you can uncover the buried secrets of Demacia’s past, and use them to change the course of its future.
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It’s been a very long time coming, but Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp is finally coming out. It’s set to release exclusively for Nintendo Switch on April 21, which just so happens to be this Friday. Re-Boot Camp is a collection of from-the-ground-up remakes of the 2001 Game Boy Advance game Advance Wars and its 2003 sequel Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising. It’s available for preorder now (see it at Amazon), so read on to see where to get it, how much it costs, and more.
Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp is only available in a standard edition. If that changes down the line, we’ll add the information here.
For years (and years, and years) strategy game fans had been pining for a new Advance Wars. But it seemed Nintendo had left the franchise behind in favor of its other turn-based strategy game series, the fantasy-flavored Fire Emblem. And while this isn’t a new entry per se, it’s good to see new life breathed into the modern military series Advance Wars.
This game contains full remakes of the first two Advance Wars games, which originally appeared on GBA in the early 2000s, before the series graduated to the Nintendo DS. In them, you’re in command of the Orange Star Army, which means you’re responsible for telling your land, sea, and air-based troops where to go and which enemies to engage. The idea is to win battles using your wits and strategy. You can play through the two campaigns, or you can go up against friends in Versus Mode.
Re-Boot Camp was originally announced with an April 2022 release date, but the war in Ukraine caused Nintendo to delay its release. (The enemy army bears some cartoonish resemblance to Russia). So after a year’s delay, it’s finally slated to release April 21, 2023.
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Just four months into 2023, and well, it’s been a bit of a banger year for games so far, hasn’t it? So Nintendo has been a little bit quiet in the run-up to a certain Zelda game launching in May, but in terms of indie titles and smaller games, we’ve barely been able to keep up.
So, it’s about that time of the year when we ask for your help, lovely readers. The last time we reached out for suggestions was in October 2022, and we had so many outstanding-looking suggestions that we expanded our selection to 24 hidden gems that slipped through the cracks. But another six months have gone by, and it’s time to stuff ourselves silly with titles that you think deserve some extra love.
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Are you passionate about racing games with a combat twist? Are you a Disney and Pixar fan? If yes, then Disney Speedstorm will be right up your alley! It’s a thrilling arcade racing experience set on high-speed circuits inspired by Disney and Pixar worlds, where you will be able to race solo or compete with other players both online and locally. If the sound of local splitscreen is catching your drift, then buckle up and read all about this feature in the article below.
It’s amazing to be able to play with others from all over the world, but there’s something special about being able to play games with your friends and loved ones right by your side.
Having the ability to race locally was a key feature for us to implement in Disney Speedstorm and the team has worked tirelessly to have this feature, which we call “Local Freeplay,” available on day one of early access starting on April 18 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC.
Local Freeplay is available for up to 4 players on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC and up to 2 players on Xbox One, so you can already start planning your game nights. You can also play on your own against AI Racers to hone your skills!
You will have access to an amazing collection of Racers and tracks in Local Freeplay from the moment you load up the game for the first time. A total of 18 Racers will be available immediately, including Mickey Mouse, Mulan, Sulley, and more!
There will also be a total of 9 race tracks, each with at least 4 circuit variations, available in Local Freeplay on day one including Toon Village, The Silver Screen, The Castle, and others.
Being able to play your preferred way was also an important consideration for the team. Not only will playing Local Freeplay have access to the racers list above, they will also have access to all of their unlocked customization items. This includes racing suits, kart liveries, wheels, and wings.
But that’s not all! You’ll also be able to customize the race experience the way you want it. At Early Access launch on April 18, you will be able to select which race track and circuit you want to race on, the number of laps (up to 8), the number of AI opponents and their difficulty, and the upgrade level of all players.
That’s a wrap on Local Freeplay in Disney Speedstorm! We can’t wait to see everyone out on the track soon.
Disney Speedstorm Founder’s Packs – available in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate tiers – are now available worldwide on the Microsoft Store for Xbox. The Founder’s Packs will grant you Early Access to Disney Speedstorm and, as a Founder, you will also receive exclusive bonus items to offer you a fresh and exciting experience geared specifically for racing.
Gameloft SE
Welcome to Disney Speedstorm’s Early Access! Go full throttle in style with the Ultimate Founder’s Pack that grants early access to the game and contains exclusive items!
This Founder’s Pack contains:
• Early Access to Disney Speedstorm
• Racer unlock: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Mulan, Captain Jack Sparrow and Hercules
• Additional racer unlock of your choice*
• 12000 Tokens** (in-game currency)
• 3 Golden Pass Credits***
• Exclusive Founding Member racing suit for Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Mulan, Captain Jack Sparrow, Hercules and the chosen racer
• Exclusive Founding Member kart livery for Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Mulan, Captain Jack Sparrow, Hercules and the chosen racer
• Exclusive Founder’s Motto and Avatar
• Kart wheels and wings for Donald Duck kart
*Players will be able to immediately unlock one of the following racers: Baloo, Belle, the Beast, Elizabeth Swann, Shang, or Mowgli.
**Tokens are an in-game currency in Disney Speedstorm that can be earned for free by achieving goals in the game or purchased by using real world money. They are not season based and can be accumulated. They can also be used to obtain items in the shop, buy the Golden Pass, skip Golden Pass tiers, and much more.
***Golden Pass Credits grant access to a premium tier of Seasonal rewards like liveries, suits, currencies, racers, and much more.
For more details on the Founder’s Pack and its contents, please visit disneyspeedstorm.com.
Disney Speedstorm is the ultimate hero-based combat racing game, set on high-speed circuits inspired by Disney and Pixar worlds. It’s a thrilling arcade racing experience where players will need to master each character’s unique skills on the racetrack and claim victory.
Gameloft SE
Welcome to Disney Speedstorm’s Early Access! Take the track by storm with the Deluxe Founder’s Pack that grants early access to the game and contains exclusive items!
This Founder’s Pack contains:
• Early Access to Disney Speedstorm
• Racer unlock: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Mulan
• Additional racer unlock of your choice*
• 7000 Tokens* (in-game currency)
• 2 Golden Pass Credits***
• Exclusive Founding Member racing suit for Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Mulan and the chosen racer
• Exclusive Founding Member kart livery for Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Mulan and the chosen racer
• Exclusive Founder’s Motto and Avatar
*Players will be able to immediately unlock one of the following racers: Baloo, Belle, the Beast, Elizabeth Swann, Shang, or Mowgli.
**Tokens are an in-game currency in Disney Speedstorm that can be earned for free by achieving goals in the game or purchased by using real world money. They are not season based and can be accumulated. They can also be used to obtain items in the shop, buy the Golden Pass, skip Golden Pass tiers, and much more.
***Golden Pass Credits grant access to a premium tier of Seasonal rewards like liveries, suits, currencies, racers, and much more.
For more details on the Founder’s Pack and its contents, please visit disneyspeedstorm.com.
Disney Speedstorm is the ultimate hero-based combat racing game, set on high-speed circuits inspired by Disney and Pixar worlds. It’s a thrilling arcade racing experience where players will need to master each character’s unique skills on the racetrack and claim victory.
Gameloft SE
Welcome to Disney Speedstorm’s Early Access! Start your engines and hit the track with the Standard Founder’s Pack that grants early access to the game and contains exclusive items!
This Founder’s Pack contains:
• Early Access to Disney Speedstorm
• Racer unlock: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck
• Additional racer unlock of your choice*
• 4000 Tokens** (in-game currency)
• 2 Golden Pass Credits***
• Exclusive Founding Member racing suit for Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and the chosen racer
• Exclusive Founding Member kart livery for Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and the chosen racer
• Exclusive Founder’s Motto and Avatar
*Players will be able to immediately unlock one of the following racers: Baloo, Belle, the Beast, Elizabeth Swann, Shang, or Mowgli.
**Tokens are an in-game currency in Disney Speedstorm that can be earned for free by achieving goals in the game or purchased by using real world money. They are not season based and can be accumulated. They can also be used to obtain items in the shop, buy the Golden Pass, skip Golden Pass tiers, and much more.
***Golden Pass Credits grant access to a premium tier of Seasonal rewards like liveries, suits, currencies, racers, and much more.
For more details on the Founder’s Pack and its contents, please visit disneyspeedstorm.com.
Disney Speedstorm is the ultimate hero-based combat racing game, set on high-speed circuits inspired by Disney and Pixar worlds. It’s a thrilling arcade racing experience where players will need to master each character’s unique skills on the racetrack and claim victory.
DISNEY & PIXAR GO FULL BATTLE RACING
An incredible cast of characters including Mulan, Mickey Mouse, Sulley, Baloo, Captain Jack Sparrow, the Beast and more are suited and revving up for racing combat. Upgrade each racer’s stats and make the most of their unique skills that can impact the outcome of a single race and dramatically change the way you play the game!
ARCADE RACING REDEFINED
Anyone can pick up and play Disney Speedstorm, but mastering skills and techniques like timing your nitro boosts, precisely drifting around corners, and adapting to dynamic track environments are crucial to dominating each race.
RACING TOGETHER HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER
Pick your racer and speed through action-packed tracks solo, or challenge friends in local and remote multiplayer modes. You can even face off with players from around the globe to become an online legend.
DISNEY- & PIXAR-INSPIRED RACETRACKS
Start your engine in environments inspired by some of your favorite Disney and Pixar films. From the docks of Pirates of the Caribbean’s Pirates Island track to the wilds of The Jungle Book’s Jungle Ruins map or the Scare Floor from Monsters, Inc., you can experience these worlds from a fresh, exciting perspective geared specifically for racing!
CUSTOMIZE TO YOUR OWN STYLE
Choose your favorite racer’s suit, a flashy kart livery, and show off stylish wheels and wings — all of this and more is possible with the extensive customization features in the game!
NEW CONTENT RACING YOUR WAY
The action never slows down thanks to fresh seasonal content always around the corner. New Disney and Pixar racers will be added regularly, bringing special skills for you to master (or overcome), and unique tracks will be created often, to pump fresh strategy into the mix. Support characters, environments, customization options, and collectibles will also drop in regularly, so there’s always more to experience.
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Theme park management sim Park Beyond is getting a new closed beta test, ahead of its full launch on June 16th. It’s a whacky-looking game that lets you build impossible rollercoaster rides that are just begging to be sued, all while you try to turn a profit running your park. The closed beta is completely free and begins on May 9th, so if you want a test ride, you can register at this link. In the meantime, publisher Bandai Namco have also released a new, more in-depth gameplay trailer, giving us a closer look at some of the minutiae involved in running a theme park.
Capcom has revealed that ray tracing support will return to the PC versions of Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil 3 Remake in a future update after it was accidentally removed last week.
“We’re aware of an ongoing issue with the ray tracing option not appearing in the graphics menu and presets,” said the Resident Evil Twitter account (below), acknowledging the error. “We’ll have this addressed in a future update and apologise for any inconvenience.”
The issue came to light when PC players took to Steam and Reddit forums to vent their frustrations over the missing graphics options after an update was pushed out to Resident Evil 2 and 3 Remakes late last week. The option to turn on 3D audio support had also vanished from the menus of both games.
To all Resident Evil 2 / Resident Evil 3 users on Steam ⚠️
We’re aware of an ongoing issue with the raytracing option not appearing in the graphics menu and presets. We’ll have this addressed in a future update and apologize for any inconvenience! pic.twitter.com/hGkOey65mQ
— Resident Evil (@RE_Games) April 18, 2023
Capcom was silent about the missing options over the weekend, making it unclear as to whether the features had been removed intentionally. However, the new tweet seems to confirm the settings were removed accidentally by a bug introduced in the recent update.
This isn’t the first time that Capcom has had to fix issues with its Resident Evil PC remasters. Capcom previously allowed players to roll back to an old update after performance issues triggered an “overwhelming community response”.
IGN awarded the glow-up of Resident Evil 3 a 9/10, describing it as “a wonderful continuation of Capcom’s latest remake efforts” that did a good job “balancing 2020 gameplay and a classic Resident Evil tone”.
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In the world of turn-based strategy games, it’s probably fair to say that we’ve been waiting a heck of a long time for Jagged Alliance to make its next move. Almost a quarter of a century has passed since the last numbered entry in the series, and the many attempts that have been made to recapture its tactical, mercenary magic since then have been mixed at best, and reviled at worst. Haemimont Games, the devs behind Tropico and current custodians of the upcoming Jagged Alliance 3, know this, and their publisher THQ Nordic said as much back in September 2021 when it was first revealed, assuring players they were going to create a game that “really does justice to the Jagged Alliance legacy”.
But in an era where turn-based tactics games are now increasingly defined by genre titans such as XCOM and Into The Breach, I’m not sure that legacy means all that much anymore. I’ve been playing a substantial early chunk of Jagged Alliance 3 over the last week or so, and its decision to pare back crucial information such as chance-to-hit and other modern conveniences has mostly left me feeling frustrated and annoyed rather than daring and excited. The writing also made me cringe so hard at times I think even the neighbours heard my groans of despair. It certainly looks the part of a modern strategy game, its detailed African landscape, top down perspective and interactive objects calling to mind Mimimi’s excellent Desperados 3 and Shadow Tactics games, but the rest feels like it’s been lifted straight out of the late 90s where we last left Jagged Alliance 2 – and not necessarily to its benefit.
