Play it: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows (Steam Deck available)
Purchase from: Amazon | Best Buy | Humble Bundle
Current goals: Conceive of what my build will look like
Come back in MayI gave ring of fire Another shot. It doesn’t work.
When it launched in 2022, I bought a copy of it and put about 10 hours into it, with mixed results. I definitely clicked it here and there, but when it gets harder…I’m not here for it. Or rather, other things in life grabbed my attention. Of course, I can see the appeal of taking on a tough challenge, but I’ve had my fair share of challenges in other hobbies, and, Life itself. So it drifted away. I try it every now and then, including a few months ago, but just can’t get into it in a sustainable way.
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Then I played, and then review, Flintlock: Siege of Dawn. Like many Souls-like games, it has its work cut out for it, trying to establish itself as a genre in which fans have very discerning tastes, and often to developers’ specific tastes. flintlock is an easier approach soul It did help me get more to the point, though, and find the joy of more purposeful combat and the dopamine drip that comes from steadily progressing through a world, one grueling battle at a time. This has been a great set of training wheels for me and has provided me with some fun on its own. About halfway through the game, I felt a confident and excited urge to jump into one of FromSoftware’s masterpieces with the intention of finishing it.
That game turned out to be ring of fire. I considered others, but open, wandering space ring of fire It feels a little more attractive. I created a new character and spent six hours experimenting with it. Just finished a battle that took me about an hour and a half to complete, and in the company of a good friend who was willing to help me figure out the game’s mysterious system and provide me with some encouragement, I think I’ve cracked it . I have some good momentum. I now have a better understanding of the genre and the game.
In addition, this drama’s ring of fire At a time when I faced some serious personal challenges, unexpected failures, pain, and regret. However, opportunities and an uncertain future are full of trials and struggles, and I can easily see myself emerging intact and stronger. Being constantly sent that “you’re dead” screen and having the courage to stand up and do it again, I wonder if ring of fireWe offer more than just a fun (if not challenging) way to pass the time. — Claire Jackson
