I’m battling an anthropomorphic tiger.
It’s hotly anticipated, with each annual trailer building hype further.
The first is the giant and poisonous Elite Centipede Guai, which acted as something of a tutorial.
It spits poison, swipes with claws, and rolls around the arena requiring well-timed dodges.
And dodging is essential.
Stamina must be carefully managed but is generous and allows for plenty of manoeuvrability around each battlefield.
Poking proved effective against the second boss, Elite Macaque Chief.
Combat feels incredibly fluid, alternating light and heavy attacks into long combos that feel almost dancelike.
Magic adds another layer of attack possibility.
The monkey can wield a number of spells available on a cooldown.
Whittle its health down fast enough and it triggers a hidden, second phase of this boss.
Alas, I was not quick enough.
That brought me to Boss Tiger Vanguard.
For now, it’s combat that really sings.
It may even surpass it.
