However, this also can become quite monotonous after playing the same maps and fighting the same enemies over and over. This encourages players to replay old missions and attempt to acquire the more rare items. Upgrading weapons takes time and certain weapons require special items to create. The only other requirement is that they need to spend time developing Blood Arts for different weapon styles. Furthermore, each style of blade can be customized to fit the playstyle of the player. Once obtained, Blood Arts can be equipped to weapons to create an endless combination of buffs and stat increases.įor example, after certain conditions are met, players who use the long sword will gain access to powerful attacks like “Tornado Rush” and “Impulse Edg.e. The biggest advancement to the series’ already robust weapon system is the “Blood Arts.” These abilities are unlocked after defeating enemies in a certain way. You can also obtain pieces of defeated Aragami and construct additional weapons with their armor. This is where you’ll find items for you to add to your weapons. At times, this can feel rushed which makes the countdown to take all the information in seem unnecessary. For those who spent time with Resurrection, these maps will feel even more overused since many of them are recycled from the previous game.Īfter missions, party members can grant certain perks, but players are given a time limit to read through their loot drops and stats. However, the scale of some of the maps offer a different perspective when starting the missions at a different drop point, but even this can only be used so many times before it becomes old. Even items scattered throughout the map are in the same positions at every visit. Rage Burst seems to reuse maps quite often which ends up making missions feel predictable and mindless.

Unfortunately, sometimes it’s unclear how to progress the narrative after a story mission when you are required to speak to a certain person in order to move things along.

Additionally, for those who have also dabbled in Resurrection, returning characters make an appearance and offer a type of reunion for seasoned players. Full of drama, suspense, action, and comedy, the story keeps the player invested in the world the game has created. Where story comes second in other monster hunting games, Rage Burst spends time developing an interesting cast of characters. These undertakings are free from cutscenes and can be tackled at whatever pace the player prefers. The mission select screen allows players to choose from a handful of side-missions for those who are looking for rare item drops or skill training. The narrative is delivered through selectable missions but not all of them are story based. After creating a character, you become the newest member of the a unique group called the Blood Unit. The game takes place on a mobile castle-like ship named FENRIR.

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