Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember isn't just a sequel - it's a culmination of everything Team Ninja has learned from Nioh, Ninja Gaiden, and Dead or Alive
The original Wo Long is an overlooked gem .
The original Wo Long is an overlooked gem .
The short version
- Fast-paced, brutal, and compelling, the game made a name for itself amongst hardcore action-RPG aficionados because of its key gimmick: that basically every single attack could be deflected.
- While some criticised this because it made the game 'repetitive', I thought it was interesting and well-executed enough to carry you through the entire playtime.
- Augmented by a momentum mechanic that rethought stamina for the fast-paced fights, and a still best-in-class 'morale' system that encouraged exploration and completionism, Wo Long has a permanent place on my harddrive.
What happened
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember was in development alongside Ninja Gaiden 4 , and you can tell. There's a "three-dimensionality" in this title that was lacking in the first game.
Why it matters
In Wo Long, I would jump into most encounters, mostly because the slightly dopey AI wouldn't see or hear me coming, and I could land a fatal strike.
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