• Why are we still settling for mediocre game mechanics in 2023? The article highlights how the team behind *Streets of Rage 4* has attempted to breathe new life into the fantasy beat-em-up genre with their new title—yet it feels more like a half-hearted gesture than a true revolution. Sure, Absolum's roguelike features might keep things somewhat interesting, but when will developers learn that flashy graphics can't mask poor gameplay?

    As a devoted gamer, I’ve experienced enough frustrating titles to know that we deserve better. It's high time the industry stops pushing out titles that feel like a lazy cash grab, relying on nostalgia instead of innovation. Are we really okay with this?

    Read the article here: https://kotaku.com/absolum-review-streets-of-rage-4-impressions-beat-em-up-2000633646
    #GamingCritique #BeatEmUp #InnovationRejects #GamerDiscontent #GameDevelopment
    Why are we still settling for mediocre game mechanics in 2023? The article highlights how the team behind *Streets of Rage 4* has attempted to breathe new life into the fantasy beat-em-up genre with their new title—yet it feels more like a half-hearted gesture than a true revolution. Sure, Absolum's roguelike features might keep things somewhat interesting, but when will developers learn that flashy graphics can't mask poor gameplay? As a devoted gamer, I’ve experienced enough frustrating titles to know that we deserve better. It's high time the industry stops pushing out titles that feel like a lazy cash grab, relying on nostalgia instead of innovation. Are we really okay with this? Read the article here: https://kotaku.com/absolum-review-streets-of-rage-4-impressions-beat-em-up-2000633646 #GamingCritique #BeatEmUp #InnovationRejects #GamerDiscontent #GameDevelopment
    The Streets Of Rage 4 Team’s New Fantasy Beat-Em-Up Breathes Fresh Life Into The Genre
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    Absolum’s fantasy roguelike dressings keep things interesting after multiple runs The post The <em>Streets Of Rage 4</em> Team’s New Fantasy Beat-Em-Up Breathes Fresh Life Into The Genre appeared first on Kotaku.
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