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Daily Mirror
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Wuchang Fallen Feathers could be a smart Soulslike where parrying won't save you
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is shaping up to be a confident Soulslike spin that pits you against some particularly tough bosses using flexible, inventive melee combat. More than just anothersoulslike set in ancient times, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers makes some smart and creative mechanical changes that so far keeps the formula fresh. By this point, even as someone who covers these games for a living, I'm used to routinely getting my arse kicked by whatever hot, new Soulslike the release calendar spits out next. The question is: will I be enthused to do it all over again whenever that 'You Died' screen (or its equivalent) inevitably hits? Thankfully, every time an enemy shoved my face to the floor in my recent Wuchang: Fallen Feathers preview, the answer was inevitably, yes, mostly due to the generous level of customisation and combat freedom the game provides by way of distinct melee-focused builds. It has a story focus, of course, which when combined with a beautiful world and some fairly flexible weapons, easily makes this one soulslike to watch in 2025. On the surface, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers doesn't look to be doing too much new. You play as an amnesiac pirate warrior experiencing an affliction that is slowly transforming her arm into feathers, which causes her harm but allows her to wield a type of rage that sees her inflict more damage on others (as well as herself). While searching for answers to this quandary, there's the usual gamut of underlings to sneak behind and defeat, labyrinthine environments to traverse, and bosses. Oh, the bosses, which might be some of the hardest I've faced since probably Lies of P. (No, I didn't go back to play the DLC). Wuchang makes the most of its otherwise typical premise, however, by letting the character's unique 'feathering' ailment bleed into actual gameplay. The biggest example is the aforementioned Rage mechanic, whereby the more times you die, the more weakened you are to pretty much any type of attack, while also being able to deal more damage to others. It's a different variation on the risk/reward approach Soulslike titles traditionally take that made traversing biomes – here spanning everything from ancient ruins to underground mines – much more of a challenge. The game purposefully makes ridding yourself of this Rage really tricky, and so I was forced to just deal with it for the majority of my demo. Learning all Wuchang's specific intricacies was made much easier due to the fact I got to play three-and-half right from the very start. Casting spells, landing light and heavy attacks all feels very responsive and natural, though I couldn't shake the feeling that something was still missing whenever time came to slice up a few fools with my standard sword. Because while dodging around works well for a while, some enemies hit so hard that a standard block wasn't enough – especially using the slow-moving Halberd weapon. Dodging is always on hand to remedy this to an extent, yet Wuchang shakes things up by only making parries available to deploy with certain weapons. READ MORE: The 10 best Nintendo Switch 2 games you can play right now – must-play titles to try at launch Birds of a feather When I eventually did find a weapon capable of parrying, taking down bosses like the giant underground spider and blade-slinging empress felt a bit more of a possibility. But it looks to totally be up to the play, and mostly dependent on their preferred playstyle. The sheer flexibility of combat builds is what I came away from my Wuchang: Fallen Feathers impressed by most, especially since every weapon comes with two unique manoeuvres such as my starting sword's Dash Strike or the hammer's 'Mighty Blow', all of which combine with any gained spells (received after defeating bosses), charm abilities, and devastating Obliterate attacks that can be performed when enemies are staggered. There are plenty of ways to get the upper hand. Interesting combat is one thing, but I was also pleased to see in my demo that Wuchang: Fallen Feathers also has the chops in terms of locations. Set during the late Ming Dynasty, it features the expected settings of ancient temples, multi-tier huts, and luscious forests. However, following the second boss I defeated, I was thrust into a dark and winding underground area, where shortcuts mean taking a lift up and down various floors after going the long way round via spiralling pathways. It was in this area where I could no longer rely on dodging to get out of scrapes, either, since mistiming the slightest step meant falling to my death instantly. Luckily, I felt that Wuchang was fairly generous with its Shrine placement during the three hours I played, all of which are activated after making an appropriately gruesome-looking blood sacrifice. Despite how it might look superficially, then, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers manages to introduce enough new elements, such as the Rage mechanic and flexible melee weapon builds, to prevent it from falling into the category of 'just another soulslike'. Geoff Keighley's most recent Summer Games Fest showing proved just how generic these types of titles can be these days, yet so far, from what I've seen, there's every reason to get excited about what Leenzee has been cooking up. It could turn out to be something special, provided you don't mind some particularly tough bosses and not always being able to rely on constant parrying to stay alive.
Engadget
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Watch Summer Game Fest's kickoff stream here at 5PM ET
To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. It's finally time. Summer Game Fest starts today June 6. The annual kickoff stream begins at 5PM ET, which isn't ideal for folks with regular jobs, but we'll be in Los Angeles to cover the event in person, so you can just hit up the site later for updates. The best way to watch along this is via the YouTube stream above. After all, the event is being hosted at the YouTube Theater. There will also be a Twitch stream for the YouTube-averse. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. The organizers, including host Geoff Keighley, are promising "spectacular new video game announcements, surprises and reveals." I like all three of those things. We don't know that much about what games will be discussed during the two-hour event, but we aren't going in totally blind. The stream will feature a new look at Wuchang: Fallen Feathers , which is a nifty-looking Soulslike action RPG. The open-world MMORPG Chrono Odyssey (no relation to Chrono Trigger ) is also making an appearance. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. There's also the Kojima of it all. This event is taking place just a couple of weeks before we get our hands on the long-anticipated Death Stranding 2: On the Beach . The legendary game creator will be on-hand to discuss the title during a dedicated event on June 8, but maybe he'll pop up at the kickoff to give viewers a peek at whatever else he's been working on. However, the kickoff stream is just the beginning. The weekend is host to the Day of the Devs showcase, the Devolver Direct, Wholesome Direct and really so much more.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to watch Summer Game Fest's kickoff stream
It's almost that time of year again. Summer Game Fest starts on June 6. The annual kickoff stream begins at 5PM ET on that date. Yeah, we know. The time isn't ideal for folks with regular jobs, but we'll be in Los Angeles to cover the event in person, so you can just hit up the site for updates. The best way to watch this is likely via the YouTube stream. After all, the event is being hosted at the YouTube Theater. There will also be a Twitch stream for the YouTube-averse. The organizers, including host Geoff Keighley, are promising "spectacular new video game announcements, surprises and reveals." I like all three of those things. We don't know that much about what games will be discussed during the two-hour event, but we aren't going in totally blind. The stream will feature a new look at Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, which is a nifty-looking Soulslike action RPG. The open-world MMORPG Chrono Odyssey (no relation to ChronoTrigger) is also making an appearance. There's also the Kojima of it all. This event is taking place just a couple of weeks before we get our hands on the long-anticipated Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The legendary game creator will be on-hand to discuss the title during a dedicated event on June 8, but maybe he'll pop up at the kickoff to give viewers a peek at whatever else he's been working on. However, the kickoff stream is just the beginning. The weekend is host to the Day of the Devs showcase, the Devolver Direct, Wholesome Direct and really so much more.
Engadget
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
How to watch Summer Game Fest's kickoff stream
It's almost that time of year again. Summer Game Fest starts on June 6. The annual kickoff stream begins at 5PM ET on that date. Yeah, we know. The time isn't ideal for folks with regular jobs, but we'll be in Los Angeles to cover the event in person, so you can just hit up the site for updates. The best way to watch this is likely via the YouTube stream . After all, the event is being hosted at the YouTube Theater. There will also be a Twitch stream for the YouTube-averse. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. We're proud to welcome a record-setting 60+ partners for #SummerGameFest 2025, a global celebration of video games in Los Angeles this June. — Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) May 28, 2025 The organizers, including host Geoff Keighley, are promising "spectacular new video game announcements, surprises and reveals." I like all three of those things. We don't know that much about what games will be discussed during the two-hour event, but we aren't going in totally blind. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement The stream will feature a new look at Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, which is a nifty-looking Soulslike action RPG. The open-world MMORPG Chrono Odyssey (no relation to Chrono Trigger) is also making an appearance. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. There's also the Kojima of it all. This event is taking place just a couple of weeks before we get our hands on the long-anticipated Death Stranding 2: On the Beach . The legendary game creator will be on-hand to discuss the title during a dedicated event on June 8, but maybe he'll pop up at the kickoff to give viewers a peek at whatever else he's been working on .
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Highly Anticipated Fantasy RPG Gets PS5 Release Date
Soulslike action RPG from Chinese developer Leenzee and publisher 505 Games has been garnering the attention of gamers. Those who are anticipating the upcoming game are in luck, as the newly announced release date reveals players won't have to wait too long to enjoy the upcoming game. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers comes to PS5 on July 24. Players can preorder the standard edition for $49.99 or the Deluxe Edition for $59.99 on the PlayStation Store. Check out the trailer below, which shows off its Bride boss fight. 'Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike action RPG set during the chaotic final years of the Ming Dynasty,' reads the game's description. 'You play as Wuchang, a pirate warrior afflicted by a mysterious illness known as the Feathering. Explore forgotten temples, unravel ancient secrets, and absorb the powers of fallen bosses to become a legend forged in shadow and flame.' Players who preorder the game will get several bonuses, including the Night Spectre Enhanced Costume Set, the White Spectre Enhanced Costume Set, Vervillion War Club (Axe), and Glistening Red Mercury Skill Upgrade Item (Medium). The Deluxe Edition includes several more goodies for players. Here is everything included in the slightly more costly version of the game: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Base Game 4 Costumes: Tiger of Fortune Costume Draconic Resurgence Costume Soul Ritual Robe Costume Overlord's Regalia Costume 4 Weapons: Watcher's Gaze (Sword) Dragoncoil Lance (Spear) Eternal Sovereignty (Dual Blades) Moonlight Dragon (Sword) 1 Skill Upgrade Item Blood of Changhong Skill Upgrade Item (Large) Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been gathering some interest specifically from players who have played Black Myth: Wukong as both are Dark Souls-inspired action games developed by Chinese developers. This may be a good sign for the upcoming Leenzee game, as Black Myth: Wukong sold incredibly well when it launched last year. The post Highly Anticipated Fantasy RPG Gets PS5 Release Date appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
