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Laika: Aged Through Blood

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2023

Should you play it?

Laika: Aged Through Blood is an action-adventure Metroidvania set in a post-apocalyptic western world. Play as Laika, a coyote mother and fierce warrior, and carve your motorbike through a land ravaged by betrayal and loss as you uncover dark secrets in the pursuit of vengeance against oppression.

What works
  • Unique and challenging gameplay mechanics
  • Emotional and mature story
  • Beautiful art and animation
  • Outstanding soundtrack
  • Immersive world and atmosphere
Things to keep in mind
  • Some frustrating backtracking and side quests
  • Steep learning curve for controls
  • Boss fights can be tedious or unbalanced
  • Limited fast travel points
  • Some repetitive quest structures

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Laika: Aged Through Blood: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

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