Browsing: combat mechanics
New Vegas lead Josh Sawyer suggests turn-based combat declined in the 2000s due to limited tactical variation. He notes even Fallout 1’s system often boiled down to repetitive strategies like targeting “nut shots and eye shots.”
The upcoming game The Expanse: Osiris Reborn draws inspiration from Mass Effect and Soulslike titles, blending narrative depth with challenging combat to deliver a rich, immersive sci-fi experience.
The Blood of Dawnwalker 20-minute gameplay trailer highlights Dishonored-style teleportation mechanics and features intense boss encounters, including a unique scene where an angry vampire boss defeats a character dramatically.