War is ultimately part of the nature of humanity. There are many causes as to why it occurs, be it greed or differing ideals, and it often brings out both the best and worst of mankind all at once. Combat being at the core of everyone is one of For Honor‘s main ideas, and it’s why samurai, knights, and vikings are all duking it out in Ubisoft’s latest major release.
Since For Honor is tied to fighting both mechanically and thematically, it’s only fitting that the game’s combat is its brightest area. Button mashing won’t get you far in the game, as defense and blocking is just as important as a solid attack. The game strikes a great balance in its action by allowing players to use the right analog stick to change their stance into three separate positions, which is essential for both deflecting and landing a mixture of light and heavy attacks. Every strike matters here, and Ubisoft Montreal have managed to create a satisfying combat loop where every kill feels earned. Due to the amount of nuance that For Honor packs beneath its Deadliest Warrior-esque veneer, it’s essential that the game is able to communicate its complex mechanics to the player. Thankfully, the game does a great job of introducing both the basics of gameplay, and more advanced strategy, by having a solid tutorial and videos that can be viewed while viewing each of the game’s 12 characters. Much like a fighting game, each warrior has their own quir...