The Eurogamer team has been diving into a diverse range of titles this week, exploring cosmic battles, attending demon school, and embarking on leisurely virtual strolls. Connor has been mastering the elemental combat of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls on PS5, finding a particular affinity for Star-Lord's mid-combo elemental swaps.
"Something about swapping elemental shots mid-combo is really fun to me," Connor noted. While Green Goblin proved too complex, the online play in Marvel Tokon has been enjoyable, with crossplay turned off to avoid PC opponents. He is looking forward to playing the game at a local gathering soon.
Bertie, meanwhile, has found a captivating experience in Demonschool, a tactics role-playing game released late last year for the Nintendo Switch. The game's cheerful demeanor and endearing protagonist, Faye, have made it surprisingly easy to stick with, a rarity for Bertie. The combat system, which emphasizes positioning and chaining combos to defeat enemies, is reminiscent of Fights in Tight Spaces. The unvoiced dialogue, brimming with charisma and supported by expressive character art, contributes to the game's upbeat atmosphere.
"A large part of it comes from the game's upbeat nature, I think," Bertie explained. "You're an endearingly fighty student called Faye who's off to Demonschool... but at every chance you're delighted and ready to throw down."
Beyond Demonschool, Bertie continues to make incremental progress in Slay the Spire 2 and Hades 2. A brief foray into Grand Theft Auto 5 on PC resulted in significant motion sickness, though the game's enduring impact was still acknowledged.
Kelsey has found a perfect fit for her current physical limitations in Big Walk on the Nintendo Switch. Dealing with arm pain that has limited her gaming time, Kelsey has adopted a strategy of playing in short bursts. Big Walk, described as a cozy game focused on communication and tactile puzzles, has been an ideal choice. The game features a pleasant, twinkly soundtrack that Kelsey finds delightful. Though her group has not progressed far, she anticipates further exploration of its puzzles and the collaborative wilderness traversal.
"Fortunately, Big Walk isn't an intense game that has me aggressively spamming my controller buttons in fear of my life (and my Runes!), and has actually been the perfect game to play while feeling a little sorry for myself," Kelsey shared.