Accel World VS. Sword Art Online vs Past Cure
Accel World VS. Sword Art Online
Accel World VS. Sword Art Online is the first, and hopefully not the last, cross-platform (PC via Steam and PlayStation) game that offers a nice mash-up between two popular animes, Sword Art Online and Accel World. In this game, Svart Alfheim and the Accelerated World have emerged and are causing certain devastating destruction in the world, and during all the chaos, Yui has mysteriously vanished. Kirito is convinced she's in trouble but in order to locate her, he will need to challenge the Seven Kings of pure color from the Accelerated World to get the information he needs.Like the previous game, Accel World VS. Sword Art Online is a party-based RPG where you'll need to assemble a team of heroes by recruiting the characters from either anime and novel series. Aside from providing you witha hyper jumping skill, the game's dynamic combat system also retained Sword Art Online's iconic aerial combat, allowing you to perform impressive aerial strikes from the skies. Best yet, the game even has an online multiplayer option with varying modes which can support up to 4 players.
Accel World VS. Sword Art Online is the perfect anime mash-up for Sword Art Online. If you love either one of the animes or even both, you might want to check this game out!
Past Cure
Past Cure is a story-driven thriller/adventure game where you play as a Syrian ex-army veteran, Ian, who was kidnapped and subjected to horrific, and very much illegal, scientific experiments. As a result, Ian has gained superhuman mental capabilities, including the ability to conjure astral projections and use mind bashes to destroy objects, in addition to his already intensive military training from being a soldier. However, all of this comes at a terrible cost - Ian's mind is destabilized and only the effects of an experimental yet powerful drug called Blue is able to help him keep his mental demons at bay.Although the game contains game mechanics like shooting, melee combat (boxing) and stealth, Past Cure is still primarily a story-oriented adventure game. Progression here is pretty linear, as most single narrative games are, and there aren't a lot of depth when it comes to its game features, with the sole exception of its intriguing storyline and several puzzle-like scenarios. The atmosphere generated in the game is astounding though! The music, especially during creepy scenes, makes your skin crawl, and the game features plenty of brilliantly edited cutscenes with some cool cinematographic effects.
So, despite the negative reviews on Steam, Past Cure is a really well-made interactive experience, story-wise. However, if you're expecting anything else, such as a hardcore stealth-based game, then you might feel like the game's a huge let-down. At least now you know what you can expect before you purchase the game!