A visually appealing action game that takes you into the wondrous dark world.

Gray Raven is a dark combination of science fiction and apocalypse games. It's set in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by robots and filled with a malicious corporation. A virus is spread by an evil corporation with an ambitious leader— it's a game that can be punishing. You are the only hero able to confront the virus' automated machines. After breaching the virus' servers, these machines become lethal killing machines. The mastermind behind the virus must be found and defeated. At first glance, my review of the story appears to be focused on the robot apocalypse. However, subsequent scenes provide surprising revelations that dramatically alter the plot's overall course. By the end of the story, I've uncovered a massive clue that only a single person can discover. You face an army of soulless machines fielded by malevolent humans and furtive groups. They both share the common goal of obliterating the human race in order to create a new utopia for themselves. Occasionally, you may encounter some melancholy while playing the game as you ponder your own impending demise. The game is so beautiful, magnificent and majestic that it makes players think constantly about the character.

Mobile RPG games use a specific new mechanic called “combat aesthetics.” This idea is considered part of a game’s introduction. Punishing: Gray Raven looks delicate and polished with a smooth design. The game captures the feeling of hitting perfectly while maintaining a realistic look with ample space. Its screen flows horizontally, creating a sense of loneliness in the vast unknown. Additionally, the game's design adds to the excitement and drama of battles. The trip toward battle doesn't just involve arriving at the fight. As the desolate and gloomy landscape slowly succumbs to its inhabitants' deaths, it becomes a cemetery marked by development that refuses to halt. With the aid of robotic bloodthirsty legions, the survivors lived in exile in the subterranean depths. Many people died, but those who lived are lucky. I saw their suffering and wanted to help them. Enemy movement and combat in the vicinity are visible through their ethereal, deep and quiet color palette. Everything around is breaking down, as the dead and dangerous atmosphere becomes more apparent. The astonishing visuals in this video make me hopeful that there's still a glimmer of hope left for our species. Each move executes with a shocking and surreal aura that engulfs the entirety of the display. With every new move deployed, the action consumes most of the display, making it epic and addictive.

The game requires players to quickly adapt and make effective decisions. They must have the ability to adjust their judgment and movement as needed. A circular touchpad with a button on the left side of the screen serves as a navigation tool while weapons and skills are conveniently located on the right. It can be challenging to adjust to this style but is ultimately worth it when learned properly. This is a tactical RPG that features both action-based combat and match-three cast techniques. Combining all three abilities simultaneously is possible, but timing the right combination is a strategic challenge for players to master. Punishing: Gray Raven requires lightning-fast reflexes and a keen strategic mind. Its dodge moves must be said to be extremely effective, but they also require considerable skill.

Other role-playing games clearly separate each battle stage. You don’t need to worry about this with Xenoblade Chronicles X. You just need to understand that you have to constantly fight and constantly move forward by leading your teammates through battle. Whenever you fight a enemy, you will earn points based on how difficult and creative your attack was. These points will appear on the head of each enemy when they die in battle. As your skill and abilities increase, so too does the strength of the surrounding enemies. The main characters increase in power alongside their points earned; later unlockings include new moves and skills that exhibit increased beauty and destructive power. Additionally, some unlockings include up to 6 times the main character size and strength. This allows the character to battle larger-than-life robot monsters. With fair upgrade options and my belief that the upgrade mode isn’t hard to navigate, I don’t see why anyone wouldn’t go all out when upgrading.

The reason why Punishing: Gray Raven is important is because of how the sound effects, voice overs, and melancholy music set the tone. The music adds to the overall mood of the game because it's melancholic and fits with the current world conditions. Anyone can expect anything unexpected at any moment thanks to this music. The sound effects for each individual move are incredible and add to the overall effectiveness of Match 3 gameplay. Each move has its own voice and when two or three moves are combined, they blend perfectly into one cohesive sound. The publisher claims that the game’s voiceover is exceptional. It’s another aspect of the game that players can unlock as their relationship with a teammate deepens. According to them, they hired Japanese voiceover experts who are leading artists such as Tanaka Mimi, Fukuyama Jun, Tomatsu Haruka, Hosoya Yoshimasa and Ishikawa Yui. These experts are used to bring out the individuality and uniqueness in each character’s vocal range. Additionally, the game uses voices unlocked by interacting with characters to tell its entire story. ———