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New upcoming RPG game is a mix of The Witcher 3 and Skyrim, and you can try it for free now

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New upcoming RPG game is a mix of The Witcher 3 and Skyrim, and you can try it for free now
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If you're someone who enjoys deep stories, large open worlds, and intense sword fights, chances are you’ve played The Witcher 3 or The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. These two games are some of the most popular RPGs in the world, thanks to their rich content, detailed worlds, and amazing characters. Both offer hundreds of hours of gameplay where you can explore, fight, and follow different storylines.

Now, there's a new game that looks like a mix of both, and it might be the next big thing for RPG fans. It's called Vindictus: Defying Fate, and it's being made by NEXON, a well-known developer and publisher – the very studio behind The First Descendant. This is an action-adventure RPG that puts you in a fantasy world filled with interesting characters and dangerous enemies. And if you’ve been following its development and watching gameplay videos, you’ll be glad to know a free demo is now available for download through Steam.

What is Vindictus: Defying Fate all about?

In Vindictus: Defying Fate, you play as one of several unique characters, each with their own fighting style and skills. The combat is also pretty fast and intense. You'll need to dodge enemy attacks, land powerful hits, and time your counters perfectly to eliminate your target. The game focuses on skill-based fighting, which means you must pay attention and react quickly during battles.

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The world is also a big part of the experience. You'll explore beautiful 3D environments, enter deep dungeons, and travel across many different landscapes. In short, it has everything that you’d expect from a massive RPG.

Right now, the game has mixed reviews on Steam. Out of over 4,000 reviews, around 46% are positive. There are some complaints about performance, as even those with an RTX 3080 Ti, which is a pretty high-end card, have reported FPS drop issues. However, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s just a demo and is meant to give players a small taste of the full game. Most of these issues will likely be fixed before the final release, though the developers have not shared an exact release date yet.

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