Quake: The Final Descent

Before Xbox closed Arkane Austin, the studio had 20 design philosophies plastered on its walls. One read, succinctly, "Fuck ladders." Read more

News, reactions, and maybe a stifled tear or two as the highly-influential FPS gets its last content update.

News, reactions, and maybe a stifled tear or two as the highly-influential FPS gets its last content update.

If Insomniac has proved anything over the last eight years, it’s that they know how to make a hell of a superhero game. Marvel's Spider-Man remains one of the PlayStation 4’s defining action games and a shining example of open-world design, as are both of its follow-ups. Now they’re looking to replicate that magic with Marvel's Wolverine, albeit this time as a traditional linear AAA action game. I got to play about two and half hours at a recent preview event, and while my impressions are mostly glowingly positive, I did come away with a few questions and concerns.

Its bosses are every bit as demanding as those found in a Soulslike, but the journey between them isn't built around constant punishment. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a game that manages to challenge the player without becoming exhausting, allowing the game to shift naturally between moments of intense concentration and opportunities to simply enjoy stylish swordplay.