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Combat was the strongest consensus point, described as thrilling, precise, tactile, and among Housemarque’s best work.
Pros: value for money, fun factor
Cons: map and navigation design, side character depth
Combat is the most broadly praised system, with fluid parries, weapon-swapping, violent impact, and strong duels; criticisms focus on rigidity or fatigue in the rock-paper-scissors weapon setup.
Pros: movement feel, environmental detail
Cons: puzzle design, age appropriateness
Combat was one of the strongest areas overall, with reviewers praising its brutal feel, polish, resource pressure, and ability to shine in No Return despite a few dissenting takes.
Pros: core gameplay loop, level design
Cons: family friendliness, puzzle design
Combat is widely seen as tighter and more viable than before, but several reviewers still found it basic, intrusive, or less compelling than traversal.
Pros: animation quality, facial animations
Cons: quest design, AI behavior