#game combat

[unintentionalseductress]

ISTG Zayne is testing me. I only have one of his orbits left (ice 180) and ofc that's the one I can't beat. Damn, stupid, clunky fuckass looking dragon.

Honorary mentions here include Light 160 and Energy 140! Can't beat those either!

Bless you, Rafayel and Caleb, I finished all your orbits because you are good little companions.

[haporiumblog]

Ever felt the bittersweet sting of loving a game’s vibe but wishing its mechanics could… just git gud? 💀 That was Code Vein for a lot of us. Amazing anime aesthetic, killer character creator, but the level design and combat sometimes felt like a step behind its Souls-inspired peers.

Well, grab your blood beads and your most dramatic coat, because Code Vein 2 is here to drink its predecessor’s milkshake. And it’s a massive upgrade.

⚔️ Combat: From Clunky to Kinetic

The original’s combat was serviceable, but the sequel is a revelation. It’s faster, more fluid, and brutally responsive.

Partner AI that doesn’t just watch you die: Your companions are now tactical geniuses, seamlessly setting up combos and actually reviving you without standing in lava first.

Weapon arts & blood codes evolved: Every swing has more impact, and swapping between Blood Code abilities mid-fight is smoother than a revenant’s pick-up line.

🎨 Customization & The 200+ Formae System

Remember spending hours in the creator? That was just the outfit. Code Vein 2’s new Formae system is the real star.

Beyond Cosmetics

Formae are unlockable passive and active abilities tied to gear, weapons, and even exploration milestones. We’re talking over 200 ways to fundamentally alter your playstyle.

Mix a fire-imbuing sword Forma with a dash-that-leaves-ice-trails boot Forma. The build-crafting potential is endlessly delicious.

🏰 Level Design: No More Cathedrals of Confusion

This is the biggest glow-up. Gone are the endlessly samey, maze-like grey corridors.

Rebuilt for Adventure

Levels are now more vertical, visually distinct, and packed

#Gaming #VideoGame #Gameplay #GameMechanics #Anime

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[ben-talks-art]

Something I hope they do in a future Sonic game

You know this move some action games have where characters can jump back and forth from attacking one enemy to another? I wish they would add that in a future Sonic game.

I don't mean it for stages, I think his homing attack already does the work well enough for this type of situation, but for cases like Sonic Frontiers where you can play a little slower and has sometimes to deal with groups of enemies, I think it would be fun to give Sonic a move the literally turns him into a pinball.

Just feels like it would be a fun and fitting crowd-control move to have as an option.

[finderedacted]

I like to have reactions on during combat because it helps me follow what's happening and it feels powerful to be able really dial in and choose how my characters react. I also like to have reactions on because you get to see characters mid-strike, like this absolute belter of a sneak attack from Astarion.

[sad-endings-suck]

Frostclaws in HZD Frozen Wilds:

Frostclaws in Horizon Forbidden West:

[bytetrending]

Combat Feel Revamp

Image request: A split-screen image: one side shows a character struggling in awkward, unrealistic combat animation; the other side depicts fluid, responsive action with impactful visual effects. Style: Dynamic, slightly stylized illustration – hinting at game improvement. We’ve all been there: that moment in a game where you *know* your actions should feel impactful, but instead, they land with…

Combat Feel Revamp

[aionalasyn]