G-Darius was the first polygonal Darius game, and we’ll be getting to that one when it releases later this year. Admittedly, Darius didn’t have too many installments past that era, but the ones it did have were quite impressive. We’ve seen quite a few Darius games hit the Switch in recent years thanks to the Darius Cozmic Collections, but those classic compilations only went as far as the sprite-based entries in the series. SwitchArcade Score: 4.5/5 Dariusburst Another Chronicle EX+ ($39.99) Link isn’t here, but you’ll still have fun. If you enjoyed the Hyrule Warriors games, give this one a go. I wouldn’t quite put it over Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition as far as Switch Warriors games go, but it’s not far from that mark at all. The new art style is gorgeous, the story feels more personal, character customization has more to offer, the combat is faster and more furious than ever, and the game runs surprisingly well on the Switch. Samurai Warriors 5 may not break this well-worn mold sufficiently to pull in many new fans, but those who appreciate a good Warriors game will have a blast with this one. The story’s focus on the interactions between Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akechi allows it to spend more time letting that critical part of the Warring States period breathe. The new mechanics aren’t complete gamechangers, but I rather like the Ultimate Skill system that allows you to customize your load-out with some special moves. The splitscreen mode isn’t pretty, but as long as you’re sticking to single player you’ll find the game runs well for the most part. I’m not going to call it buttery smooth because it isn’t, but it’s well beyond what we saw in the likes of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. This game also runs a lot better on the Switch than many of Koei Tecmo’s previous Warriors titles. It gives Samurai Warriors a distinct look with a pleasing Japanese flavor. While your mileage may vary on the new art style, I personally really like it. There’s also a completely new art style, and a handful of new mechanics. There aren’t quite as many playable characters, and the story covers a narrower band of time. It takes a few steps back from the previous game in some regards, serving as something of a reboot for the series.

But if these kinds of games are your thing, you’ll likely enjoy this game very much. I don’t anticipate Samurai Warriors 5 changing anyone’s mind, unfortunately.

While each one has its merits and weaknesses, the broad concept seems to click with some players and completely bore others. Let’s get to it! Reviews & Mini-Views Samurai Warriors 5 ($59.99)īy this point in time, you probably know if you’re into Koei Tecmo’s Warriors games or not. There are a few new releases to check out, and the usual lists of new and expiring sales to mull over. In today’s article, we’ve got reviews of a few recent releases including Koei Tecmo’s Samurai Warriors 5, ININ Games and Taito’s Dariusburst Another Chronicle EX+, and Cloud M1’s Ayo the Clown. Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 2nd, 2021.

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