![]() ![]() Set in a kingdom that has been afflicted by a “pixelization” plague, you play as a warrior who can’t get any sicker because he is literally a stick figure. The Last Hero of Nostalgaia, developed by Over the Moon Games Expect it out on PC and consoles later this year. The Last Oricru’s co-op system and rich branching storyline that changes based on your choices made it a standout for me as I can’t wait to see what else the game has it in store. What’s great about the game is that your choices and relationships with its individual factions will essentially change how the story plays out, where the level starts, and who you end up fighting. I died a lot even playing with Tobias, but after memorizing some enemy attack patterns I managed to stay alive for a bit longer. The difficult scales if you play with someone else, of course, but you will still need to hone your skills as Oricru is tough. Two players can also perform a cool lightning attack with the right weapon that creates this energy beam between you decimating any enemy in its track. ![]() This second player mirrors the first player’s stats and equipment, but you can rearrange your stats at the start of a session letting you create a co-op partner that can essentially play like a tank, ranged rogue, or any other class you think will benefit you in that particular section. Koch Media PR Manager Tobias Stolz-Szwilling played alongside us throughout the demo’s main level because – guess what? – the game also has a dedicated couch co-op mode that actually lets anyone drop in and drop out at any checkpoint. The Last Oricru, developed by GoldKnights No Place for Bravery is shaping up to be an amazing experience and is expected to come out later this year for PC and Switch. Matheus mentioned the game has “lots of different kinds of enemies so each one has a specific behavior that you need to exploit. At one point after acquiring a hammer, for example, I had to remember to retrace my steps and go back to an inaccessible area that was now open thanks to my new weapon. Expect a world that comes alive the more you play, too. Inspired by games like Sekiro and Devil May Cry, demo of the game I played featured two types of levels that showcased the game’s emphasis on combat but also on environmental puzzles that punish you for making too many mistakes. The game is gory as it is beautiful so expect a lot of violence when you behead monsters and slice them up with your sword or smash them with your hammer. Don’t get me wrong, you can always use them directly against your enemy in single-player, but in co-op you can work with your faithful sidekick to create a link between the two of you to properly BBQ whoever gets caught between.No Place for Bravery, developed by Glitch FactoryĮach level looks like a pixelated haven featuring colorful forests, landscapes, and vistas that also contain various enemies that you need to defeat in order to move forward. Also, certain special weapons in the game only work in co-op - like the wonderful lightning chain attacks. A few quick game-specific notes: your experience pool and inventory are shared to ensure that you can immediately jump into action. You can take with you even someone who wouldn’t play the game alone and this way allow him to enjoy the story with you. Cool, right?Īs the main player you still make all the decisions and push the story forward, but you can take your friend/loved one/kid on this journey with you. Enlist them to help you on your adventure - in either offline or online split-screen co-op. At any moment in the game you can call a friend in local co-op, or at any terminal (save place in the game) you can start online co-op. The Last Oricru is designed as a single-player experience, it’s true, but elements of the game are intended specifically to make co-op gameplay so much more enjoyable. So, I started this post on the angle of playing with friends. ![]()
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