Ever since Armatus was revealed earlier this year, we’ve been keen on how the late-game combat pans out.
The premise of Paris ravaged by monstrosities that need exterminating seemed exciting enough, and we’re stepping into the shoes of a member of a supernatural order to get that job done. Of course, the weapons and abilities we’re slated to get form a major part of this one’s charm. new gameplay showcase has just dropped, giving us a look at the protagonist in action against a formidable boss duo: the Surgeon and the Ghoul.
The Surgeon’s the nimbler of the two, zipping around the arena to strike from range while closing gaps quite rapidly to deliver a few melee blows. The Ghoul may lack speed, but it more than makes up for it with immense strength and durability. Of course, your player character is more than up to the challenge, mixing guns with melee strikes in a combat loop that looks quite deliberate, with enough room for unique builds and player expression to keep it interesting from start to finish.
The entire video’s below in case you’re still having trouble understanding what has us as excited as we are about this one’s January 7,
