One part belt-scroller beat ‘em up, one part loot-based action RPG. It’s not a common pairing, but ’s Early Access showing makes the combination work. Developer Stoic of fame follows up its critically acclaimed SRPG trilogy with an entirely new genre, though it’s a risk tempered by its F2P trappings and the publishing might of Xbox Game Studios behind it. Considering what came before, ’s stunning visual presentation is hardly a surprise, but it joins an addictive grind and solid fundamentals that could lure players who normally wouldn’t turn to a freemium option for their beat ‘em up fix.