PLAY #31 is out now! Pack your bags because, for this action-packed issue, we're travelling between dimensions in the upcoming soulslike behemoth Lords Of The Fallen. We chronicle our hands-on with an early build and find out what makes two worlds better than one in an insightful interview with the developers.
If turn-based tactics is more your speed, we also have a deep dive into Disgaea 7: Vows Of The Virtueless where we chat to director Shunsuke Minowa about how this upcoming entry sets itself apart while staying faithful to series roots.
Plus, new information on how FIFA's replacement is shaking up Ultimate Team, the latest updates from Marvel's Spider-Man 2, plenty of reviews, tonnes of previews, and more!
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Exclusive to current-generation hardware like the PS5, Lords Of The Fallen feels like it might be the first truly cutting-edge soulslike. In our hands-on, we saw how splitting the action between the mortal world and the land of the dead literally adds a whole new dimension to both combat and exploration. Peering between realms with its shiny blue magic lantern feels like truly modern innovation and also introduces endless exciting possibilities when it comes environmental puzzles and juicy hidden secrets.
In our interview with the developers, we discuss everything from the impact and legacy of the original game (this is a psuedo-reboot of a 2014 game of the same name) to the superbly varied builds and terrifying bosses awaiting players on release.
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