In the current panorama of soul-likewhere titles like Ring of Fire or, more recently, Black Myth: Wukong dominate the scene, Related to deathdeveloped by the Brazilian studio Studio Trialforgetries to carve out a niche for itself without having the same impact. Even if at first glance it seems to follow the established formula to the letter, Related to death introduces enough new elements to attract attention.
One of the most distinctive aspects of Related to death It is its framework which mixes fantasy and science fiction in a post-apocalyptic world called Ziêminal. Here we explore Akratya, a ruined city that stretches from medieval landscapes and futuristic environments. In addition, the interaction between the different factions of the place is very interesting. On one side, there is the Church of Death, which desires it and considers it a blessing. On the other, there is the Cult of Life, with its more or less ethical customs. Together, they create a rather interesting synergy and encourage one to want to know more about the history and the place.
Combat and Progression in Deathbound
Related to death He is also distinguished by his fights, which allows us to channel skills fallen warriors through an exchange system between four essences. We literally switch bodies at will. This dynamic adds a level of complexity to the fight that I didn’t expect, but greatly appreciated. You can switch between essences at the right time to perform special attacks and defenses. However, the management of health and resistances shared between essences represents an additional challenge, which forces us to better manage our objects. On the other hand, we also have the possibility of recovering the life of inactive essences through combat. A very important point about essences is that in addition to having different abilities and statistics, they They have personalities. Some may be more or less similar to each other. If we place an essence that does not get along well with another, it will generate a negative effect, as well as a positive one. If, on the other hand, the two get along well, it will only have a positive effect, so we will have to play with the gaps we have to equip them.
The fight in Related to death it’s a little more slow and tactical compared to others in the genre, and I understand that this can be frustrating for some, especially at first. Perhaps, in the past, soul-like
Regarding the progression, Related to death enter one shared skill tree between essenceswhich allows us to gradually improve them. However, customization may seem limited for those who prefer more in-depth character development.
A solid technical section
Related to death It is developed with Unreal Engine and, although it does not reach the level of detail of AAA titles, it does not need it. Its artistic style and character design manage to create an immersive atmospherethat conveys its own personality. The different areas of the game are well differentiated, although some suffer from repetitions in their architecture, especially in the corridors, which can sometimes be confusing. On the other hand, the sound is one of the strong points of the game, with dialogues that allow us to immerse ourselves in the story and give each essence a very marked personality, enough to be appreciated.
The PC options aren’t bad at allwe can adjust the resolution, limit FPS, motion blur or the quality of textures and shadows among others. It is also compatible with DLSS and FSR, so we can gain some frames per extra second, even though the game runs smoothly, at least in my experience, quite smooth and error-free.
In short, Deathbound is…
In summary, Related to death It doesn’t redefine the genre, but it does offer a very enjoyable 10 hours. for fans of soul-like who are looking for something different. Although it has a slightly clumsy fighttheir Innovations in the frame and fuel system set it apart in a saturated market. Its affordable price and the promise of additional post-launch content They make it an interesting option for those looking for a new challenge among the more important releases.
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Related to death
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- The essences
- The frame
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