Some of it, unfortunately, can be a slog due to only having a single mode of transportation outside of fast traveling and that just happens to be an insane amount of running about.Įxploration, however, is key. Much like any game of this magnitude, exploration – quests included – has a lot going on here.
So we’re going to actually talk about things in a few different segments to make things a bit easier.įirst up, exploration. So, let’s break this down by starting out with how things really go and how to readjust them so it’s a simplified version of it. Truth be told, it’s a rather large mixed bag of tricks and there’s a lot to digest from what it has to offer. Under the hood, there’s a lot going on with Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. It’s time to start playing with magic and looking deep into the world of Amalur So what exactly has it done to improve, if anything? Well, since we avoid spoilers here, let’s talk about the technical aspects of this remaster. On the Nintendo Switch, it doesn’t exactly do a lot different than it did all of those years ago. In the scheme of things, this isn’t exactly a remaster, with the exception of a few performance improvements, bug fixes, and resolution upgrades. However, there are a few good and bad reasons behind it all, some of which aren’t exactly noticeable if you only scratch the surface. Due to that, Kingdoms of Amalur fell into popularity among a rather niche crowd, boasting a unique approach to graphics, story-telling elements, and a rather bulkier system than its competitor titles.įast-forward nine years later and we’re seeing Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning get a second chance at lief from publisher THQ Nordic and developer Kaiko who decided that the story of the Fateless One deserved a second chance at life. In 2012, Kingdoms of Amalur had hit, delivering a unique title in a rather large landscape, one where Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 3, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was already running rampant, delivering larger-than-life experiences. All screenshots used are from within the first ten hours of gameplay. Tends to show its age when it comes to player friendliness from time to timeĮditor’s Note: Due to the fact this is a very story-driven game, we’ve opted to refrain from using late-game screenshots to help avoid spoilers of any kind. Framerate issues and load times do remain apparent through the overall experience +Looks pretty decent on the Nintendo Switch +Controls are easy to learn and intuitive +Tons of dungeons to explore, loot to be had, and challenges that await +Combat that is both exciting and ever-evolving based on your play style Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is here on the Nintendo Switch, bringing all of the goodness from the 2020 title with it, and on multiple new platforms, but, with a few speed bumps along the way.
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