Capcom is in the midst of a Golden Age, and we spoke with producer Masachika Kawata about how the publisher / developer has managed this during an era of extreme industry volatility.
We traveled to Capcom’s Osaka offices to learn about the resurrection of its long-dormant Onimusha series and toured Kyoto to see the real-life inspiration behind the game’s “gorgeously eerie” dark fantasy action.
Combat is the best part of Beast of Reincarnation, courtesy of a satisfying combat system filled with experimentation and tense fun. If only the rest of Game Freak's venture into the action space matched it.
Fatal Frame II is frightening with its near-constant jump scares, oppressive atmosphere, difficult enemies, and arguably too much darkness. But more so than fear, the emotion I frequently grappled with was frustration.
Alex, Brian, and Kyle sit down for a spirited discussion of the latest Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Pokémon Pokopia, plus the beat 'em up revival Scott Pilgrim EX.
This weekend you should probably check out Slay the Spire II. But also Marthon. And also Pokémon Pokopia. And you should get some friends over to play some Scott Pilgrim EX.
