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Review of Synduality on Xbox Series X/S

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Jan 2025
Cover image of Synduality on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Released: 23 Jan 2025
Genre: Action RPG, Third-person shooter
Developer: Game Studio
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Introduction

Prepare your mechas and your cinematic understanding of character arcs, because ‘Synduality’ is here to teach you that robots can be deep, just like your existential crises! In the hyper-technological world of Synduality, emotional complexity isn't just reserved for angsty teenagers and overly dramatic soap operas, and it’s shaping up to be a rollercoaster of emotions, explosions, and a touch of ‘Wait, who’s that again?’

Gameplay

Imagine a world where the apocalypse doesn’t just involve zombie hordes but also packs a punch with stylish mecha battles. ‘Synduality: Echo of Ada’ is that world, and it’s a wild ride! Players take on the role of Kanata, a competent pilot navigating the public mayhem and those pesky rogue robots trying to ruin your day. You’ll engage in both furious combat and intricate RPG elements, crafting the perfect loadout to inflict glory and destruction at once. Picture yourself handling a giant robot and feeling empowered while also juggling all the complex storylines like a circus performer on a unicycle. Can you handle it? You have no choice. Your performance in missions impacts the storyline, and your decisions weave a narrative thicker than a bowl of oatmeal.

Graphics

What do you get when you mix anime aesthetics with high-octane action? ‘Synduality’ looks like it was ripped right out of a flashy anime, with colors so vibrant they practically jump off the screen and slap you in the face. A stunning blend of environments creates a visual feast that is worthy of your high-end console. From sprawling cityscapes to dystopian wastelands, everything looks dapper! Be ready for giant robots frolicking amidst beautiful sunsets—or coming to ruin your day with explosions. Either way, your eyeballs are in for a treat.

Conclusion

In a universe where emotional stakes can rise as fast as the stakes of a high-stakes poker game, ‘Synduality’ manages to forge a unique niche by blending intricate characters with mech combat and engaging gameplay. It invites you to explore human relationships and technological existential dread, all while you blow stuff up with a sense of style. So grab your controllers, gear up your mechas, and prepare to dive into a narrative as thrilling as the fast-paced action. If you thought you had to choose between saving the world and saving your relationships, think again—now you can do both while trying not to crash your mecha. It's all the fun of complicated emotions wrapped up in explosions you didn't know you needed!

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