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Onimusha: Way of the Sword's Parry System Wins Over Skeptics, Reviewers Say
Multiple reviewers who admit fatigue with parry mechanics in modern action games say Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword stands out thanks to layered defensive options, strong sound design, and a slow-building combat system that rewards patience.
2 outletsGamesIndie Soulslike 'Stray Dog: nobody cares' Casts a Sword-Wielding Canine as Hero, Draws Comparisons to Dark Souls' Sif
A newly announced Steam game from Parry Frames Studio puts players in the paws of a stray dog wielding a knight's sword, drawing enthusiastic online comparisons to both Sekiro and Dark Souls' iconic wolf boss Sif.
3 outletsGamesCritics Split on Game Freak's Soulslike Debut 'Beast of Reincarnation'
Pokémon developer Game Freak's new Souls-inspired action game lands with a 74 on Metacritic, as reviewers praise its combat and atmosphere while criticizing repetitive encounters, technical hiccups, and a muddled story.
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