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Cult of the Lamb
Dead Island 2
Massive Monster
Dambuster Studios
Some good ninja stuff, good samurai stuff, it took them a long time to get here but boy I'm glad they did.
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Pros:
  • Naoe feels like the old assassins from previous games
  • Yasuke definitely doesn't, which is very welcome change
  • Absolutely stunning world that feels busy and lived in
Cons:
  • Maybe the world actually might be too big?
  • It's an evolution not a revolution, if you've bounced off Assassin's Creed in the past this doesn't break the mold.
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Cult of the Lamb

PC
PlayStation 5
SWITCH
XBOX SERIES X|S
Developer:
Massive Monster
Publisher:
Devolver Digital
Release Date:
August 11, 2022

Dead Island 2

PC
PlayStation 5
XBOX SERIES X|S
Developer:
Dambuster Studios
Publisher:
Deep Silver, Plaion
Release Date:
April 21, 2023
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