(Nor does the song ever come up again.)

with nary a hint of humour or charisma to compensate.

I am Jack’s complete lack of personality.

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But in his defence, his allies don’t fare any better.

Then there’s the hilariously dreadful script itself.

Stranger of Paradise’s saving grace then comes from the gameplay.

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I am also Jack’s boiling crystallised rage.

Regardless of difficulty setting, other concessions also mitigate the usual brick walls of a Soulslike.

Is it irreverence or just laxity?

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Comparisons to Capcom’s game make more sense when considering the benefits of multiplayer.

Is it irreverence or just laxity?

Stranger of Paradise meanwhile feels like an ill-thought fanfic, given free rein to ransack the back catalogue.

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  • for garishly coloured loot.

Or, like Jack, you might just think, “Bullshit,” and walk away.

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