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What we've been playing - Unicorns, metaphors, and the bony remains of a giant beast
Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little bit about some of the games we've been playing. T…
This week, Bertie finally tries Metaphor: ReFantazio and enjoys it, with some reservations; Tom Orry settles into adventuring in Avowed; and Ed finds time to connect with his Unicorn Overlord. The placement of characters is particularly important - you want your shielding tanks at the front and your mages at the back, for instance - and depending on their equipment they'll unleash a string of attacks and buffs in a set order you can tweak. And while, in the first few hours at least, it may not be the most original of experiences, it's exactly the sort of game world to get completely immersed in and watch cute characters hash it out, even while bleary-eyed and desperately trying to ignore the snores and baby cries of those around you.
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