STACK #221 March 2023

GAMING PREVIEWS

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WO LONG: FALLEN DYNASTY Luo Guanzhong’s historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms has provided inspiration for many video games over the years, and it’s at the heart of this latest release from Nioh developers Team Ninja. Definitely an action-packed affair, it’s the tale of a Chinese martial arts swordplay master militia soldier who’s on a quest for

WWE 2K23 As he celebrates 20 years as a WWE superstar, John Cena is the star of the WWE Showcase of this year’s big gaming wrestle-fest. We can look forward to the introduction of a bunch of cool new advancements, including a fresh take on that Showcase, the introduction of fan-favourite 3v3 and 4v4 WarGames, more accessible controls, an optional new pinning mechanic, and

survival in a dark fantasy Three Kingdoms Later Han Dynasty world, one that’s brimming with foes such as enemy soldiers and deadly demons.

expansions to several marquee game modes. Plus, play with a bunch of WWE Superstars and Legends.

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ATELIER RYZA 3: ALCHEMIST OF THE END & THE SECRET KEY Our favourite alchemist, Reisalin Stout, and her adventurous friends are back, heading off on their third summer adventure. Set a year after the events of 2021’s Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy , all’s fine on Kurken Island until a mysterious

All the official content from the 2022 Supercross championship is ours to play at home in this latest high-octane entry in the officially licensed game series. That’s not all though, for new game modes have been added, including the huge and challenge filled Supercross Park. Add a more

group of isles appears in nearby waters. They’re having a negative effect on their homeland, so the party of 11 set out to investigate, gathering powerful keys and unlocking various skills – and the secrets of the Kark Isles.

welcoming vibe for newcomers to the sport, heaps of customisation, full cross-play with other consoles, a new online ranking system, and more, and that’s a whole lot of motocross action for your bucks.

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ANNO 1800: CONSOLE EDITION Having popped into the future for a couple of releases, this seventh Anno outing dives back into history, now on consoles after a few years as a Windows exclusive. It’s the Industrial Age, and you get to go about city building, using your wits and design flair to make it just how you envisage

RESIDENT EVIL 4 The legendary 2005 entry in the Resident Evil story returns, fully remade with the latest RE Engine tech at its core. Join Leon S. Kennedy six years after his hellish experiences in the biological disaster of Raccoon City. He’s now an agent reporting directly to the president of the United States, who’s

it. With all manner of variables to consider, including logistics and dealing with various opponents diplomatically or otherwise, whether you go it alone or multiplayer there’s much to master.

tasked Kennedy with rescuing his kidnapped daughter. The developers promise that they’ve been able to make this the game they wanted to originally, while maintaining the essence of that classic.

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BAYONETTA ORIGINS: CEREZA AND THE LOST DEMON Have you ever wondered how Bayonetta became Bayonetta? Rather than the usual out-and-out fighting spectaculars that we’ve come to expect from the series over the years, this one takes a fascinating-looking storybook adventure route, as we catch up with our favourite witch’s childhood. Players take control

THE LEGEND OF HEROES: TRAIL TO AZURE – DELUXE EDITION Aspiring hero Lloyd Bannings returns, in a tale that kicks off just a few short months after the events of Trails from Zero . The newfound peace is short-lived, as several shady organisations rise, and pressure escalates from the Erebonian Empire and the Republic of Calvard. It’s up to

of young apprentice witch Cereza, as she teams with her first demon companion, Cheshire, to fend off faeries and solve puzzles in search of her mother.

Lloyd and his heroic allies to face the threats that loom ahead and help to save their homeland. This special deluxe edition includes a digital soundtrack and a gorgeous case file mini artbook.

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