Fretless – The Wrath of Riffson (Demo)
We’re about a week from the launch of Fretless – The Wrath of Riffson, a rhythm-based deckbuilding RPG that I’ve played at the last two PAX Easts. This wild mash-up of genres has delighted me every time I played it, and after a brief delay, it’s finally arriving on July 17. After playing a few dozen hours of Clair Obscur, it’s nice to have a turn-based battle system with a consistent parry mechanic. Tapping away at the block button to the beat of the music feels satisfying, and far less frustrating than the parry system in one of the biggest games of the year. I’m eager to dive into it further later this month. If you want a taste of what’s to come, there’s a free demo available on Steam right now. — Kenneth Shepard
And that wraps our picks. Happy gaming!
