2023 has no shortage of major releases, with everything fromStarfieldtoMarvel’s Spider-Man 2due to launch in the second half of the year. With such a jam packed schedule of content, it’s easy for some titles to be overshadowed and left in the dust of the hype surrounding the much bigger releases.Immortals of Aveumis one such game, anEA Originaloffering an interesting fantasy based twist to traditional first-person shooter gameplay.
The first-person shooter on its own is already a market absolutely smothered by a number of releases, with 2023 already being home to a number of releases such asDead Island 2. However, for fans of the genre looking for something a little bit different,Immortals of Aveummay prove to be the hidden gem of the year when all is said and done.
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Immortals of Aveum’s Magic Based First-Person Combat
Gamers have had no shortage of guns to fire and grenades to toss in the last two decades of titles being released. With military based shooters likeCall of DutyandBattlefieldbeing released almost annually, to shooting gameplay being a core mechanic inlive service titles likeFortnite, there’s a healthy supply of games to satisfy anyone with a happy trigger finger. However, it begs the question of just how many video games can focus on guns as the main means of combat before it starts to become stale.
Immortals of Aveumaims to deliver a wide range abilities and engaging combat opportunities. The studio behind the game is made up of developers who worked on theCall of DutyandDead Spacefranchises in the past, so the team definitely knows its way around making shooting feel great. The director ofImmortals of Aveum, Bret Robbins, envisioned a dynamic shooter that is both fun and challenging, and swapped bullets for magic spells. Based on gameplay previews, the emphasis on magic as opposed to traditional shooting creates a vibrant color scheme that has the screen bursting with flair.
Immortals of Aveumfeatures 25 different spells, which is a good assortment to ensure that combat always feels fresh and exciting. These are made up of both offense and defense based powers, themed with either a red, green or blue color scheme that need to be alternated between depending on the enemy or situation. This can be compared to the shooting ofDoom: Eternal, which required players to stay on their toes and master every weapon in their arsenal.
Immortals of Aveum’s Story and Concept
Immortals of Aveumis a brand-new IP, something that is becoming rare for big budget experiences. It can be an expensive gamble, butImmortals of Aveum’s story trailers tease a well realized world deep with mythology and complicated characters. Military settings and science fiction have played out numerous times FPS games over the last few years. WhileDestiny,Halo,and their peers remain stellar releases, a high fantasy FPS is ready to shine.
With roughly a month left before its launch,Immortals of Aveumhas an uphill battle ahead of it to carve out its own place in an already crowded year of stellar video games. However, with a promising foundation, unique idea and talented creative team, there is a chance it manages to stand out among the pack. For fans of first-person shooters seeking something a little bit different, and maybe as a change of pace from the massive releases likeTears of the KingdomandFinal Fantasy 16,Immortals of Aveummay be a breath of fresh air.
Immortals of Aveumreleases August 22 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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