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❤ Fluid and Stylish Hack-and-Slash Combat

The Harbinger wields a sword with swift, impactful strikes, seamlessly blending light and heavy attacks, dodge-rolls, and an expanding repertoire of unlockable abilities. The combat animations create a visceral sense of weight and power, with each swing and parry feeling satisfying. While the mechanics are not overly complex, they provide an accessible and enjoyable experience that complements the game's focus on storytelling and investigation.

❤ Traversing the Environments with Precision

In addition to combat, players must navigate platforming sections, using the Harbinger's vertical leap and downward thrust to reach new areas. The fixed camera perspective can occasionally hinder depth perception, leading to some unwanted deaths. However, the traversal mechanics generally provide a satisfactory means of exploring the beautifully-crafted environments and uncovering new paths.

❤ Manipulating Time to Uncover the Truth

A core gameplay mechanic is the Harbinger's ability to use "Omensight" and witness past events from different perspectives. This time-looping feature encourages players to experiment with choices and interactions, as they work to piece together the mystery at the heart of the story. Observing these memories provides new clues and opportunities to influence the actions of the various characters.

❤ Gradual Progression Keeps Combat Fresh

As players progress, they'll unlock new combat abilities and upgrades for the Harbinger. This steady progression helps to keep the gameplay feeling fresh and evolving, even as players revisit familiar levels and scenarios. The pacing of these ability unlocks allows players to gradually become more powerful and versatile in their approach to combat.

❤ Leveraging Companion Abilities in Battle

During certain sections, the Harbinger is accompanied by supporting characters, each with unique abilities that can be used to assist in combat or influence events. Coordinating the use of these companion abilities adds an extra layer of strategy, as players must decide how best to leverage their allies' powers to overcome challenges.