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Unepic map4/8/2023 Your avatar is Daniel, who takes what should have been a regulation restroom break from some Dungeons & Dragons which ends with him being sucked into a world of monsters and clichéd platform adventuring, with only a lighter at his disposal to begin with. When was the last time you played a game without a pause button? It is also carried along by a very funny plot chock-full of knowing videogame and geek-tastic references and some truly superb voice acting, which inspires emotional investment and makes it more than just another rpg-tinged platformer. Unepic is the latest beloved independent title to get a console release, and one that borrows heavily from exploratory platformers of the past, injecting a healthy and well-implemented dose of role-playing rules into the mix. It has also been well-used by indie developers, who have wielded the template with aplomb on great titles like Cave Story. Whether a straight up homage like Guacamelee!, or a deconstructed take on the genre like last year’s wonderful Luigi’s Mansion sequel, when executed with panache, the Metroidvania-style videogame structure is still capable of dazzling.
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