Game Freak's new soulslike action game is brutal, baffling, and brilliant

Game Freak, the studio behind the Pokémon franchise, has released a new crunchy soulslike action game blending elements of Monster Hunter and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The reviewer finds it confusing and brutally challenging, but ultimately a hugely entertaining experience. The release marks a striking genre departure for a studio long associated with family-friendly RPGs.