Cytus II vs Valiant Hearts: The Great War
Cytus II
Cytus II is the sequel to the highly popular action-rhythm game, Cytus, but it's the fourth music game title from the developer, Rayark Games. Set once again in a futuristic, sci-fi society where a mega virtual world exists in the internet space known as Cytus, a mysterious DJ legend called Æsir emerged. His music sold like hot cakes and people fell madly in love with his work. Like Daft Punk (at least while they are performing), no one has ever seen this DJ's actual face, but one day, he suddenly announced a concert where he purportedly will be showing up in person (digital-wise since it's in Cytus). What will go down at this event? Well, no spoilers - Go play the game and you can eventually piece together the story to find out the ending yourself!That said, the game features the same intuitive gameplay but this time around, the game uses a unique "Active Judgement Line" system that makes the actual scan line to move rather than having the notes move. You'll only tap on the notes when the line reaches them, preferably when it's right in the middle. The game also contains a ton of high-quality music (over 50 of them, in fact) featuring composers from all around the world. The genres of the music vary widely as well, from electronic to rock.
Cytus II is an amazing addition to the Cytus series and is a must-play for fans of the original, but even if you have not played Cytus before, you can still appreciate the brilliance in combining immersive storytelling, excellent music, and an intense tapping-based gameplay.
Valiant Hearts: The Great War
Valiant Hearts: The Great War is a story-heavy game that details the emotional side of World War 1 through the eyes of a young German soldier and his trusty canine companion's sense of smell. Filled with challenging puzzle and generally lighthearted fun, the game delve into some of the deeper and heartbreaking aspects of war, showing players that it's not all victory and glory that are seemingly touted by movies and shows. Have a chance to virtually visit historic places and moments in time during the Great War on the Western Front, including the Battle of the Marne or the Battle of the Somme.Complete with stunning comic-like graphics, Valiant Hearts is a game with an absolutely beautiful and compelling story that will bring even the most hardened gamer to the point of tears. Honestly, the brilliant narrative alone is the perfect reason for you to grab this game.