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Review of GreedFall on Xbox Series X/S

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Jun 2021
Cover image of GreedFall on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Released: 30 Jun 2021
Genre: Action Role-Playing Game
Developer: Spiders
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Introduction

In a world where colonialism is just the fanciest way to say 'I want your stuff!', GreedFall allows you to be the ever-charming diplomat and a charmingly deadly fighter all at once. It's time to pretend we learned the lessons of the past while stabbing things. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Teer Fradee - grab your knee-high boots and a big bag of choices, because we're about to dive deep into the beautifully bittersweet world of GreedFall.

Gameplay

GreedFall puts you in the shoes of De Sardet, a noble whose name sounds like they should be peddling fashion in Paris rather than navigating the perils of a colonized island. Players can pick their paths through combat, fervent diplomacy, or stealth - aka 'sneak and stab'. You can build relationships, offend every local tribe, or just heft a musket and shoot first while asking questions later. Don't be shocked when your actions have repercussions; after all, this isn't just a quick Google search for whom to blame. Characters might smile at you or throw rocks - the choice is yours! Also, loot! Oh sweet loot! Who doesn't want to be rich by stuffing their pockets with everything not glued down? Just listening to friends complain about their 'plight' gives you enough motivation to grab a shiny bauble or two.

Graphics

The graphics of GreedFall can be best described as 'impressively charming'. While the game won't win any awards for being the prettiest kid on the block, it does have a certain visual charm and offers a delightful blend of 17th-century European influences with fantasy elements. It's stylish enough for you to want to take screenshots while bemoaning the occasional texture pop-in. The colors of Teer Fradee pop like your over caffeinated roommate making a bad coffee analogy-it's vibrant yet somehow mellow at the same time. The character animations might leave you wondering if the actors were on a small caffeine buzz, but overall, it's a visually enjoyable experience that feels punchy.

Conclusion

GreedFall is a delightful dive into a world filled with colonial theatrics, supernatural beings, and a plot thicker than grandma's knitting. With decent gameplay mechanics and a choice-driven narrative that has you wondering if you should really be the heroic diplomat or the bloodthirsty colonizer, Spiders has crafted an engaging experience. Sure, it has its snags - slow load times and occasional bugs that remind you it's not quite finished baking. Yet, it serves up an appetizing buffet of exploration, combat, and moral dilemmas that are more than enough to satisfy the cravings of any RPG fan. Overall, if you can see past its flaws and are ready to grab your gear and rumble, GreedFall is a journey like no other!

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