With spectacular spin-off titles reminiscent of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Fireplace Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, and Persona 5: Strikers, Omega Pressure and Koei Tecmo might need raised the usual for musou video games even increased with the upcoming launch of Destiny/Samurai Remnant.
Going down throughout the common and ever-expanding Destiny universe from Kind-Moon, this multimedia franchise is getting a brand new online game that followers ought to completely preserve their eyes on. After enjoying by means of the prologue and a part of Chapter 1 of Destiny/Samurai Remnant, I used to be left longing to play rather more.
Destiny/Samurai Remnant Introduces a Charming Narrative
Whereas the Destiny sequence — notably the varied anime initiatives we have seen over time — have flashy visuals and excellent motion sequences, the plot’s all the time been the promoting level for me and loads of others. With Kind-Moon’s involvement with the narrative for Destiny/Samurai Remant, followers will likely be happy with the opening hours.
In some ways, the introduction hearkens again to Destiny/keep evening and the newer Destiny/unusual faux in tone. Samurai Remnant begins calm sufficient, however as this sequence likes to do, it is not afraid to go from zero to sixty very quickly.
Set in Japan within the 1600s, gamers take management of swordsman Miyamoto Iori. He takes odd jobs as employed muscle right here and there to feed himself and his sister, however as destiny would have it, he is thrust right into a battle involving heroes from historical past.
This plot will sound acquainted to many Destiny followers. As an alternative of the Holy Grail Battle, now we have what is known as the Waxing Moon Ritual. Individuals of this ritual summon servants — the aforementioned heroes from historical past — to help them in battle. Servants are very highly effective and have all the time been the half that captivated me probably the most about Destiny.
I am instantly entranced by the setting and the brand new crop of servants on this entry of Destiny. Saber, Iori’s servant, is cocky about their talents in battle but has a captivating innocence about them. Different servants get much less time to shine within the opening hours, however I can not wait to be taught extra about Berserker, Murderer, and extra.
If different servants get as a lot improvement as Saber within the opening hours, the writing will likely be a success with different Destiny followers. Whereas exploring numerous villages in Samurai Remnant, Saber will take an curiosity in numerous elements of on a regular basis Edo life and it results in humorous and, frankly cute, conversations between them and Iori.
I am much more excited to be taught extra about Rogue Servants in Samurai Remnant. These are Servants and not using a Grasp, and it looks as if Iori will ultimately be capable to use them in fight as effectively. We have seen Rogue Lancer Cú Chulainn, notably from Destiny/keep evening, and having seen him in motion within the anime, I hope I can management him in Samurai Remnant.
Let’s be sincere, although: Destiny is an intimidating sequence to get into. If you have not consumed any Destiny media in any respect, you won’t even assume this can be a sport for you. Fortunately, I used to be happy to seek out the writing simply defined the fundamental ideas of Destiny, the Waxing Moon Ritual, and the Grasp/Servant dynamic very effectively.
Even for these considering Destiny however have not taken the leap into its world but, this needs to be a fairly accessible entry for most individuals. When you aren’t essentially on this franchise however take pleasure in musou video games, you is likely to be shocked to seek out the writing to be charming, partaking, and even accessible.
Destiny/Samurai Remnant Is likely to be the Greatest Musou But
For these unfamiliar with musou titles, these video games are synonymous with the Dynasty Warriors franchise. With overpowered warriors, gamers struggle towards dozens of foes on the identical time whereas doling out flashy talents by means of simplified combos.
Although, if we’re to match Samurai Remnant‘s gameplay with that of different musou video games, it resembles Persona 5: Strikers probably the most. Fight is not fixed, nor are battles as frequent as your typical musou. Do not get me flawed, the fight is comparable, however Destiny/Samurai Remnant does a lot to face aside from the remainder.
I spent a lot of my preview exploring numerous districts of Edo (historic Tokyo), and Omega Pressure encourages gamers to work together with numerous components and discover. There are NPCs to speak to, facet duties to finish, and extra in these hub areas. Often, there are marks on the map the place Iori and Saber can struggle giant teams of enemies briefly bursts.
When fight, ensues, you begin to see the true potential of Samurai Remnant. In typical Destiny vogue, Grasp and Servant struggle side-by-side. You may primarily management Iori to struggle enemies, however fortunately he is fairly succesful in fight. He is a mage, in any case, so along with utilizing his swords, he can forged spells like fireballs.
You may primarily be utilizing your swords, although, and even with musou’s easy hack-and-slash gameplay, there’s some depth to Samurai Remnant. Iori can change stances to carry out completely different assaults. Earth stance is slower and makes use of one sword, whereas Water is way sooner and makes use of two.
There are two empty slots for stances, so it seems to be like there’s much more afterward. That prospect alone makes me curious to see what else is in retailer, to not point out different new spells and talents I can unlock. The depth would not finish there, although, whenever you throw Servants into the equation.
Servants are overpowered in Destiny, and all the time will likely be. Whereas Saber fights by your facet, you should use particular, bombastic talents with them when you construct up sufficient of a gauge. Construct up one other gauge additional and you’ll briefly take management of Saber your self. At that time, you’ll be able to soften by means of enemies, and it is so satisfying to make use of.
You achieve extra spells as you progress, and there is even a moderately strong talent tree to boost each Iori and Saber even additional. The development in Samurai Remnant stored me engaged and can proceed to take action within the closing launch, for positive. This does not even consider different upgrades to Iori’s swords, and extra. There’s a lot to do.
This preview stored throwing an increasing number of surprises my means. There’s this entire turn-based tactical mode spanning throughout the whole lot of Edo. I have not seen the total scope of this mode but, however the breadth of Samurai Remnant continues to impress me.
I am a fan of the Destiny sequence, however I did not anticipate Destiny/Samurai Remnant to blow me away. However, because it so occurs, I was blown away. It is extremely formidable and has so far delivered on offering each partaking gameplay techniques and an thrilling story. Destiny/Samurai Remnant skyrocketed to certainly one of my most anticipated video games for the latter half of 2023.
Destiny/Samurai Remnant was previewed on PC with a duplicate offered by the writer over the course of 5 hours of gameplay – all screenshots have been taken throughout the technique of evaluate.
