A gameplay video showcases the complex combat system of For Honor. Compared to other melee games, the fights here are conducted at a slower pace.
The streamer and YouTuber Arekkz Gaming was able to play a campaign mission of For Honor at E3. In the battle between Vikings and Samurais, he recognized a few interesting aspects.
The combat in For Honor is complex
Arekkz noted that all weapons and armor pieces in For Honor are customizable. Additionally, the items have unique stats. Individual character setups will likely be possible here. The combat system is complex – when compared to some other “Hack and Slash” games. If you want to defeat enemies by wildly mashing the attack button, you will quickly meet your end.
For victory, you must “read” your enemies, parry attacks, and take advantageous combat positions to break through your opponent’s defense. To enable these mechanics, the battles are not conducted at top speed.
However, this is precisely what makes this so fascinating, as described by Ubisoft’s own “Art of Battle”: According to Arekkz, this makes it all the more satisfying when you take down an enemy. It is “very very cool”.
Below you can watch a gameplay video from Arekkz:
For Honor will be released on February 14 for PS4, PC, and Xbox One.
Here you can admire the exciting E3 trailers of For Honor.
