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Review of GreedFall on PS5

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jun 2021
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Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 30 Jun 2021
Genre: Action Role-playing
Developer: Spiders
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Introduction

Welcome to 'GreedFall', where you'll dive into a beautifully crafted 18th-century world filled with magic, treachery, and an optional urge to become the world's biggest hoarder. Imagine colonizing an island while dodging mystical creatures, and you've got yourself a game that throws politeness out the deepest sea. But don't worry - you can always send a polite postcard from the depths of despair.

Gameplay

Playing as De Sardet, you're effectively caught between a rock and a hard place-except that rock is a native tribe and the hard place is your own colonial government. You'll navigate this mess with a delightful mix of combat, stealth, and a dash of diplomacy. It's like a three-way dance where you're trying not to step on anyone's toes but inevitably end up in an awkward situation - usually with blades drawn. Pick your alliances wisely, because each choice you make alters the story. Some moments are reminiscent of high school drama, where 'he said, she said' pretty much ends in throwing your lunch at each other. Want to keep the natives happy? Good luck with that! Feeling a bit greedy? Join the invaders; just know that people will be *really* upset. It's like trying to pick a favorite child, except all your options throw tantrums and possibly wield swords. Combat is varied too, letting you choose between brawling with magical spells or simply beating them into submission with a well-aimed frying pan. Want to sneak around? Go for stealth. Want to dominate like a badass? Feel free; there's no judge here, just the guy you knocked out in the bushes. It's RPG goodness with choices that almost make you feel like you matter-almost.

Graphics

Visually, GreedFall is like a postcard from a world that's seen better days. Running on PS5 is where the game shines, with improved textures and some smoother animations that might coax you into believing you're actually in an enchanted land instead of just in your living room in sweatpants. The environments are lush and impressive, making you feel bad for your real-life surroundings, which generally consist of pizza boxes and questionable laundry. The character models might not always reach AAA-level, but the art style is appealing enough to keep you engaged as you scale mountains or wander through jungles - just don't get too caught up inspecting every rock; you might give your character a crick in their neck.

Conclusion

'GreedFall' delivers a unique spin on the classic action RPG, with enough intrigue to keep you glued to your screen and a story built on choices so complex you might need a whiteboard and some colored markers to follow along. It's not just about survival; it's about surviving politically, socially, and maybe even personally (if you ask that one NPC out). With beautiful landscapes, mix-and-match gameplay options, and a storyline steeped in colonial conflict, it's worth the dive-even if that dive is into murky waters filled with political ambiguity and snarky remarks. So grab your best explorer outfit, hop onto your noble steed (or less dignified steam-powered contraption), and get ready to redefine greed one diplomatic misstep at a time.

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