Wow, i just finished the game, and i have to say, this was ONE of the best experiences i had in gaming. This game is going on the list of MY personal favorites and definitely pick up list.
Personally I feel like the demo doesn't do the game justice, since the early game is rather slow and filled with npc interactions rather than the combat system.
Before I talk about the pros and cons, let me give you a PROPER lesson on game design (coaches don't play).excels
A game MUST have at least one of the TWO following, either amazing bosses/enemy(+variety), OR amazing combat system. The world building, art style, visuals, story, are all a bonus, but still vital to the game.
If a game is to not achieve any of these two, in any way, then the game is bad.
Take ghost of litter, that game’s combat system is 1D as hell, you fight 5 enemies type in total the whole game, the bosses are not cool nor unique in any way. (D1 hater for ghost of waste)
On the other hand, ELDEN RING, on the other hand, performed the bosses and enemies amazingly. Cinematic boss fights, cool movesets, enemies not being 1D. Of course since it excels at that then the other parts the combat system isn't that great. Don't get me wrong, it still is amazing, but when compared to proper games that are combat focused, like FF16, then it definitely is lacking.
Why I say Khazan is one of the best games is because it excels at both the main part that makes a game fun.
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PROS
The combat system, the combos, feel fluid, the spells that you do. Just everything is cool as ♥♥♥♥!!
The cutscenes, more specifically the combat cutscenes. Makes you feel like you're watching a movie. Absolute cinema. (ill get to the latter half in cons)
The characters, one of the only games that can make me care about the side characters because of how well written they are.
The voice acting is amazing
The boss fights were cool as hell too
Music was phenomenal
Got a grown ahh man crying tears of joy
Jill (best girl)
CONS
The “boring cutscenes”, well, there's too many. My background has mostly been fps shooters / souls, which don't have as many cutscenes. This game throws one at your face every step you take, (you can argue that it’s vital for character development, but i’d say theres better and less time consuming ways)
While the boss fights were cool asf, the lack of moves PER phase really is a bummer. But to compensate for this there are multiple phases each fight so… its allowed. Still a bummer tho
MC (Clive) is kinda dumb and lacks a brain. Always charging first into what he thinks is right without thinking about the consequences (mostly his side having to do extra work for the same results)
Side content / the open world was rather bland
The long CD of abilities. Understandably it is to prevent “cheesing” the game, but like why am i going into fights with all my abilities on CD when the time to kill in this game is long?
Poor translation
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Overall, this game is a masterpiece, the cons, really aren't cons but rather just nit picks of mine. They didn’t affect my enjoyment of the game.
If you made it this far, hopefully you would understand why this game is good. I shall leave it to your judgment as to if you want to get this game or not. But my suggestion would be: ONE OF THE BEST PICK UPs OF ALL TIME. 9.9/10
"We will find a way to escape this fate... Find a way to save each other... that we might one day look upon the moon again... Together." - Jill
