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The Blood of Dawnwalker
4.4 feature score
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Tales of Berseria Remastered
3.8 feature score
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Writing quality was praised for smart twists and mature handling of gruesome material without overindulgence.
Pros: core gameplay loop, replay value
Cons: value for money, difficulty balance
Writing quality was praised when it delivered strong scripts and breadcrumbs, but criticized for proper-noun overload or uneven dialogue support.
Pros: core gameplay loop, emotional impact
Cons: checkpoint system, bug frequency
Characterization and emotional writing are often excellent, especially around Velvet and the party, but a few reviewers criticize tropey sections, weaker villains, or missed thematic opportunities.
Pros: crafting system, content variety
Cons: monetization fairness, endgame content
Writing quality is mixed: some praise cheesy melodrama and charm, while others object to outdated or uncomfortable humor.
Pros: movement feel, world-building
Cons: save system reliability, mission variety
Writing quality was mixed: reviewers liked the heart and themes but called out sappy, repetitive, or awkward phrasing.
Pros: atmosphere, world-building
Cons: HUD clarity, fast travel convenience
Writing quality was mixed, with praise for wordless environmental storytelling but criticism that some story construction felt hollow or unsatisfying.
Pros: load times, haptic feedback integration
Cons: save system reliability, aiming precision
Writing is one of the most divisive areas: individual character arcs can be heartfelt and memorable, but generic exposition, anime clichés, and uneven dialogue leave other reviewers cold.
Pros: world-building, sound design
Cons: multiplayer design, frame rate stability
Writing quality drew criticism from one reviewer who felt the Remembrance writing lacked FromSoftware's usual prose quality.
Pros: emotional impact, visual effects quality
Cons: crash stability, cross-play support