Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires Review | The Game Scouts

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Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires Review | The Game Scouts

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Tin Salamunic: Im tired of developers cramming the term cinematic down our throats. Cinematic has become nothing but an excuse for poor gameplay design. Instead of actual cinematic experiences, we are treated to, well, just cinematics. A cutscene doesnt make a game cinematic. The Last of Us is cinematic because it blends excellent storytelling with engaging gameplay. Cutscenes in The Last of Us are the cherry topping. They tie elements together. They help with pacing and plot structure. They arent the entirety of the game. The Order 1886, on the other hand, is nothing but an ongoing cutscene, a stretched out tech demo. Its everything thats wrong with the AAA industry. So, what do cinematic games have to do with Dynasty Warriors? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Thats why I get excited for every new Dynasty Warriors release. Developer Omega Force has spent their entire career crafting experiences that relish in old-school gameplay mechanics. They dont concern themselves wit...