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Empyreal has all this and more.

Instead, you’ll have to find and plug in ‘Cartograms’ to unlock new chunks to explore.

Standing below the imposing Monolith in Empyreal with a glaive equipped, this is a piece of key art from the game

How tough a challenge you take on is also up to you.

Naturally, tackling harder Cartograms will yield better loot.

Likewise, in combat against legions of enemies, you have plenty of information to work with.

Using a large AOE attack in Empyreal

Where the attack will land is also clearly marked.

Data, data, data.

There’s only so much you’re able to expect my rapidly hardening brain to intake.

Looking across a larger area in Empyreal

You’re also encouraged to use your skills with wild abandon, which change depending on your loadout.

Ranging from parries to absorbing health and big ultimate attacks, they can help in a pinch.

Only able to explore a handful of biomes in my demo time, there’s plenty more to see.

Shooting with the cannon in Empyreal

Empyreal is “coming soon” to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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