Those who have played Blade & Soul (MMORPG) in the past may have noticed similarities with Stellar Blade before, especially in regards to the art style and action combat. The reason being is because several members of the team that worked on early Blade & Soul are now working on Stellar Blade.
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NIKKE: Goddess of Victory – New Year New Sword (Event)
This event hit me deep. A narrative centered around Scarlet and incidents which transpired in the past that led her toward the point she is today. A tragedy characterized by unfairness and cruelty. A painful moment that defined Scarlet and pried open her eyes to the shadows cast by the appearance of the Sun. An experience that left her with a scar forever burning only numbed by the company of spirits. It was an intensely emotional and compelling story that I can’t help but be deeply moved and affected by. Her story, along with her sister’s, it brought me to tears.
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As is the case with all NIKKE events, there is a push and pull between elements of joy and sorrow within the content. The dark and positive developments play off each other intertwining and deepening the definition of both. Even within the OVERZONE event where tragedy and suffering dominated, an outline of positivity existed. The School of Lock event follows in the same vein but with a less traumatizing narrative than the OVERZONE story.
Continue readingNIKKE: Goddess of Victory – OuteR:Automata (Event)
The recent OuteR:Automata event which features characters from NieR:Automata has been fantastic, in particular the story. Given the composition of NIKKE, I have always been curious about the Mass-Produced Nikke and how they felt when grasping with the reality of being a model rather than an individual. A product over a unique existence.
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NIKKE is a very fascinating game in that while it is a gacha-game that features heavy monetization, the elements that make it a game such as story, music, gameplay and characters hit on such high levels, that it genuinely crafts a legitimate gaming experience.
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