One look at new stop-motion Metroidvania The Spirit of the Samurai is more than enough to grab your attention. Blending the side-on 2D action of Hollow Knight or Ori and the Will of the Wisps with a spooky, horror-tinged Japanese setting reminiscent of Nioh, its lovingly handcrafted animations make it one of the most eye-catching games I've seen in a while. Yet after sitting down to take a closer look at Gamescom 2024, the level of control you're given over how you fight is what's really won me over.
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