A Neat Metaphor: ReFantazio MP Recovery Trick, Starting Off Strong In Sonic X Shadow Generations, And More Of The Week's Gaming Tips

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ReFantazio MP Recovery Trick, Starting Off Strong In Sonic X Shadow Generations, And More Of The Week's Gaming Tips

This week’s tips roundup includes a helpful hint for recovering MP in Metaphor: ReFantazio, as well as pointers for tackling Sonic X Shadow Generations. We’ve also got tips of another kind, highlighting some great games to snag on sale this Halloween season. And if you’re wondering just what the deal is with Batman: Arkham Shadow, we’ll fill you in on that, too. Read on for all this and more.

PC gaming storefront Steam might be known for its huge sales but its rival, the Epic Games Store, isn’t to be ignored this Halloween season. To get you in the spooky mood, the store is currently running a massive sale on a myriad of games perfect for delivering some October chills. But you better grab these deals quickly, as the sale ends on November 1. - Willa Rowe Read More

Like Persona before it, Metaphor: ReFantazio has a major limiting factor to discourage you from exploring too many dungeons in one sitting: MP (mana points). If you’re anything like me, you’ll get annoyed at how few opportunities there are to regain MP, particularly early in the game. MP fuels the most powerful and useful skills in the game, from healing to powerful offensive spells, and I just want more! - Brian Barnett Read More

Sonic X Shadow Generations is out now for those who bought the game’s digital deluxe edition, and will be out for everyone else on Friday, October 25. The package includes a remaster of 2011’s Sonic Generations and a brand-new campaign starring Shadow the Hedgehog. Y’all, Shadow Generations is the best Sonic game in the past 20 years, and I spent a good 20 hours running around its open zone finding all the collectibles I could. That means I can give you a few pointers on how best to use your time as you try to reach that coveted 100 percent completion. Here are a few things to know before jumping into Shadow Generations. - Kenneth Shepard Read More

Batman sits on a ledge, looking like a right grump.

Once in a while, a remarkable game comes along to the too-often underdeveloped space of VR, that challenges the belief that magic head-goggles are a niche product. Could Batman: Arkham Shadow be one such example? Here’s everything you need to know. - Billy Givens Read More

With just days until Halloween, now is the time to go all in on the spooky mood of the season. When it comes to gaming, the best way to do that is by getting scared half to death with some truly frightful horror games. Luckily, PlayStation has just the thing to help with that in the form of a new Halloween sale that’s slashing prices on a number of horror classics and hidden gems that will give you chills. - Willa Rowe Read More

Ian Silenthill stares hopefully a positive Steam review.

We’re embarking on something of a renaissance regarding horror game remakes, with the likes of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, Resident Evil 4, and Dead Space leading the charge toward greatness for the genre. But there’s a new kid on the block, thanks to developer Bloober Team. In a move that should surprise absolutely no one, considering its pedigree with horror experiences, the studio managed to remain faithful in its recreation of Silent Hill 2. The remake suffers from occasional performance issues, but is an enhanced survival horror experience. - Brandon Morgan Read More

A man in a suit wipes blood from his mouth in front of the London skyline

With Halloween just a week away, it’s high time you delve into as much horror media as you can. One of the best ways to do that is by embracing all the fantastic stories about vampires out there. Movies offer no shortage of incredible bloodsuckers to enjoy, but video games aren’t to be left out. If you’d rather play than watch something vampiric, and maybe even be the monster yourself, then you should buy 2018’s Vampyr while it’s down to the low price of $7.99 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. - Willa Rowe Read More

Episode Battle, the story mode of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, briskly glides through various sagas of the franchise. While it’s fun to revisit these iconic fights against giant space apes and gods, all from different character viewpoints, it’s more exciting to check out the unique alternate endings. Unlocking these can be a pain sometimes, and the most painful are related to Jiren. - Samuel Moreno Read More

The third big update for Star Wars Outlaws is finally here with promised improvements to stealth, NPC AI, and more. Unfortunately, the patch has also messed up how the game looks on PlayStation 5, with players reporting screen tearing issues that break the immersion of its normally gorgeous-looking open worlds. - Ethan Gach Read More

A vampire wearing a red coat is surrounded by a red and white background

Of all the spooky monsters that get the spotlight during Halloween, my favorite is by far vampires. Since the modern vampire was codified as a mix of taboo sexual desire, horrific gore, and sharp social commentary these creatures of the night have made a name for themselves in film, books, and—of course—video games. At the top of the video game vampire hierarchy is none other than Castlevania, the long-running action game series from Konami. Castlevania makes for the perfect Halloween game and now is the best time to grab the series thanks to a big sale on Steam ending on October 25. - Willa Rowe Read More