![]() People who don't own a Nintendo Switch should check it out, as it offers the closest approximation of Breath of the Wild that doesn't require resorting to the gacha elements of Genshin Impact. Switch owners of the world might not rate Immortals Fenyx Rising as highly as Breath of the Wild, but its more structured nature and tangible rewards make it a great alternative for the people who are waiting for Breath of the Wild's sequel. Immortals Fenyx Rising is an excellent game that wears its inspirations on its sleeve. The biggest misstep in Breath of the Wild was a lack of substantial rewards for finishing quests, but Immortals Fenyx Rising is filled with satisfying payoffs for exploring the island. It's also possible to switch the appearance of Fenyx's gear to another item just for its aesthetic without taking on its stats. ![]() Outside of the standard health and stamina upgrades, there are tons of weapons and items to find. The main reason to complete dungeons & puzzles in Immortals is unlocking gear and upgrades for Fenyx, and this never feels unnecessary. Combat is fast and thrilling, and it never grows dull. Fenyx unlocks a number of special abilities over the course of the game, which slowly adds to their arsenal of moves, including a magical bird that can cast spells or divine attacks that eat up the stamina meter. It's possible to parry enemy attacks for a counter, or dodge enemy attacks instead, which can even temporarily slow time if performed at the last possible second. Fenyx has access to light attacks with their sword, heavy attacks with their axe, and a long-ranged weapon with their bow. The combat system in Immortals Fenyx Rising is pretty, though, and it's excellent on top of that. It's clear that Ubisoft prioritized performance over quality, and Immortals was a mostly smooth experience on the Switch, but it can be an ugly game to behold as a result. ![]() There is also a lot of texture pop-in, especially when flying over the overworld. When compared to the Google Stadia version of the game, the quality of the character models has taken a hit, as do the textures on the overworld. ![]() We played the Switch version of the game, and it's clear that some concessions were made to get the game running on Nintendo's hybrid system. The character design and game world of Immortals uses a style that is reminiscent of the kind used in Fortnite, and it matches the comedic tone of the game. The writing is rarely funny, however, and the voice actors sound like they're doing caricatures for a Greek yogurt commercial, with Zeus/Prometheus narrating the story beats growing old fast. The game goes for a comedic tone that is supposedly inspired by movies like Airplane and Naked Gun. Unfortunately, storytelling in Immortals Fenyx Rising is a major hindrance to the title's overall feel, and falls well short of the lofty bar it sets for itself in its environmental design and gameplay options. ![]()
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