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‘Werewolf The Apocalypse – Earthblood’ Bares It’s Fangs, Claws and Repetitiveness

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Some games don’t have to try very hard to grab folks attention. For example, if a game is going to put me into the role and foaming fangs of a bloodthirsty werewolf, then that battle is already half won. I’m already on board the ship Lycan. Signed up. However, sometimes that outstanding centerpiece isn’t enough to carry the entirety of the game – no matter how much wolfiness is involved. Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood is a game that falls deeply into this category.

Werewolf: The Apocalypse is based on a tabletop RPG that is part of a larger series titled World of Darkness. Developer Cyanide has brought the whole dealio into a gaming format and it goes without saying that this is an entirely different experience. Also, if you aren’t familiar with The World of Darkness or any of its existing mythos get ready to be punished for that fact. Werewolf: The Apocalypse doesn’t hold your hand if you are new to this world. The feeling ends up akin to walking into a season of Game Of Thrones Half way through and trying to make sense of it. It just doesn’t work and is majorly confusing.

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In Werewolf: The Apocalypse you play as Cahal a shapeshifter whom is part of an eco-terrorist group. Cahal’s main goal is to bring down the Pentex coproation and its subsidiary… Endron. Yep, a small play on words there that is kinda pointing at an oil company that rhymes with Endron. Clever? The jury is still out on that one. As part of the the Garou Nation, an tribe of werewolves, Cahals goal is to savagely take down these evil corporations lead by Wyrm poisoning the earth and to ultimately save Gaia.

Werewolf: The Apocolypse is a third-person action game that allows you, Cahal to shapeshift into a regular wolf form and big badass werewolf form. Each of these forms suits you to take on varying tasks. For example, as a wolf you are able to scout areas quickly and remain mostly unseen. In human form you are able to quickly dispatch enemies with sneak attacks and with your crossbow. Your werewolf form is used to take down mass amounts of bad guys and to unleash your fury.

The largest problem you will find yourself facing right up front is that even though, the game has a solid stealth mode as a human, it ends up not mattering very much because, you can turn into a werewolf at any time and take everyone out with little to no effort. So what the hell is the point of sneaking around? What is the purpose of the smaller wolf form? There is very little reason to take on those tasks unless you want to knock out an achievement. Outside of that, I pretty much would end up defaulting to werewolf form and taking everyone out with no problem.

The larger problem there is that somehow Werewolf: The Apocalypse made turning into a raging big bad werewolf and taking out tons of enemies unexceptional and repetitive. It seriously just turns into button mashing and killing everyone, order up the same, do it again, order up the same do it again. You get the point.

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Controls feel off too. There isn’t that snappy crunch to anything. Instead you are left with iffy controls that don’t make any of this feel tight or connected at all.

The AI in the bad guys is not very intelligent. The hordes of humans just run up to you and shoot, basically waiting for you to put them out of their misery and get them out of this game. The voice acting between characters is just as bad as the AI. It’s out of place and feels like baby’s day out with a soap opera. The stiffness of the characters and the dialogue is cringeworthy at times. This is a long way from the immersive world of the tabletop RPG’s. The details contained within those bits of setup and dialogue is artful and deserving of its fandom this game takes that and does little with it other than sprays exposition to little effect.

The skill tree much like the combat leaves a lot to be desired. Outside of skills that upgrade your health and basics like that, there is very little that makes the game feel any different or that adds anything fun you can execute. I was hoping that there would be some skills that drastically changed up the gameplay or that enemies would force you to play differently but again this was another half measure with little effectiveness.

There is no reason that playing as a werewolf that fights giant mechs and other giant werewolves  and monsters isn’t an all-out shindig of a bloody good time. If Cyanide had even managed to create a fun hack-n-slash game with some great combat involved, it would have still been sad to see the stealth methods pushed out of the way, but It still would have given us a game memorable for something. Instead Werewolf: The Apocalypse feels dated and offers nothing new or even enjoyable. Outside of a few levels that I enjoyed the design of – there was nothing to get excited or wolf out about. For a series that is a distant relative of Vampire the Masquerade this was a very forgettable experience both for fans of the tabletop and for fans of werewolves in general.

Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood is out now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and the Epic Gamestore.

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The Best Horror-Themed Casino Games

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Horror-themed entertainment enjoys significant popularity, captivating audiences with movies, shows, games, and more that delve into the eerie and supernatural. This fascination extends into the world of gaming, particularly in the realm of slot games.

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Several standout slot games have successfully incorporated horror themes, drawing inspiration from some of the genre’s most iconic films, to create immersive and thrilling gaming experiences year-round.

Alien

Alien

If you have been looking for an online mobile casino for your horror fix, perhaps the best game to start with is the 1979 sci-fi horror classic. Alien is the kind of movie that has transcended its genre and become a classic to the point that some people don’t immediately remember it as a horror movie.

In 2002, the movie was given official status: it was given an award by the Library of Congress as a historically, culturally, or aesthetically significant piece of media. For that reason, it only stands to reason that it would get its own slot title.

The slot game offers 15 pay lines while paying homage to many of the best original characters. On top of that, there are even little nods to many of the actions that happen throughout the film, making you feel right in the heart of the action. On top of that, the score is quite memorable, creating an immersive experience in one of the greatest movies ever.

Psycho

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Psycho (1960), courtesy Paramount Pictures.

Arguably the one that started it all. Dedicated horror fans will no doubt reference this horror classic, which originated in 1960. Created by masterful director Alfred Hitchcock, the movie itself was actually based on a novel of the same name.

As all of the classics were, it was filmed in black and white and can be thought of as quite low-budget, especially compared to many blockbuster horror movies of today. That said, it might be the most memorable of the bunch and that led to the creation of a memorable slot title as well.

The game offers a whopping 25 pay lines, delivering heart-pumping excitement in much the same way that the movie does. It visually captures the look and feel of Psycho in every way, making you feel the suspense of Hitchcock’s creation.

The soundtrack and backdrop add to the chill factor as well. You can even see the most iconic sequence – the knife scene – as one of the symbols. There are plenty of callbacks to enjoy and this game will make even the most critical of Psycho lovers fall in love as they attempt to win big.

A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare On Elm Street

Fredy Kreuger is one of the most iconic characters in not only horror, but pop culture. The sweater, the hat, and the slashing claws are all trademarks. They come to life in this 1984 classic and the supernatural slasher feels immersive in this slot machine title.

In the movie, the story centers around teenagers who are haunted by the dead serial killer in their dreams. Here, you will have to attempt to win with Freddy haunting the background. He appears in all five reels, providing a win over 30 potential pay lines.

If you get lucky, Freddy can make you pay: up to 10,000x your bet. With huge jackpots, the most recognizable characters from the original film, and the feel of being right there on Elm Street, this is one of those games that you will come back to again and again much like the many sequels that followed.

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‘Immaculate’ Stars Reveal Which Horror Villains They Would “F, Marry, Kill”

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Sydney Sweeney is just coming off the success of her rom-com Anyone But You, but she’s ditching the love story for a horror story in her latest film Immaculate.

Sweeney is taking Hollywood by storm, portraying everything from a love-lusting teenager in Euphoria to an accidental superhero in Madame Web. Although the latter got a lot of hate among theater-goers, Immaculate is getting the polar opposite.

The film was screened at SXSW this past week and was well-received. It also gained a reputation for being extremely gory. Derek Smith of Slant says the, “final act contains some of the most twisted, gory violence this particular subgenre of horror has seen in years…”

Thankfully curious horror movie fans won’t have to wait long to see for themselves what Smith is talking about as Immaculate will hit theaters across the United States on March, 22.

Bloody Disgusting says that the movie’s distributor NEON, in a bit of marketing smarts, had stars Sydney Sweeney and Simona Tabasco play a game of “F, Marry, Kill” in which all their choices had to be horror movie villains.

It’s an interesting question, and you might be surprised at their answers. So colorful are their responses that YouTube slapped an age-restricted rating on the video.

Immaculate is a religious horror movie that NEON says stars Sweeney, “as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.”

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‘Terminator: Survivors’: Open World Survival Game Releases Trailer And Is Launching This Fall

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This is a game that many gamers will be excited for. It was announced at the Nacon Connect 2024 Event that Terminator: Survivors will be launching early access for PC via Steam on October 24th of this year. It will launch fully on a later date for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Check out the trailer and more about the game below.

Official Trailer for Terminator: Survivors

IGN states, “In this original story taking place after the first two Terminator films, you take control of a group of survivors of Judgment Day, in solo or co-op mode, faced with a multitude of lethal hazards in this post-apocalyptic world. But you’re not alone. Skynet’s machines will hound you relentlessly and rival human factions will fight for the same resources you desperately need.”

First Look Image at Terminator: Survivors (2024)

In related news to the Terminator world, Linda Hamilton stated I’m done. I’m done. I have nothing more to say. The story’s been told, and it’s been done to death. Why anybody would relaunch it is a mystery to me. She claims she doesn’t want to play Sarah Connor anymore. You can check out more of what she said here.

First Look Image at Terminator: Survivors (2024)
First Look Image at Terminator: Survivors (2024)

An open-world game about surviving against Skynet’s machines sounds like an interesting and fun game. Are you excited about this announcement and trailer release from Nacon? Let us know in the comments below. Also, check out this behind-the-scenes clip from the game below.

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