PRAGMATA

Pretty good game with great story. The hacking mechanic is fun and Diana is a pretty fun companion. I went out of my way to collect all earth like objects (REMs) in the game just to see her reaction. Can definitely recommend !

I’m only on the third stage, so this is still an early impression, but Pragmata has already surprised me. At first, I thought I was in for the usual same-y sci-fi schlock: generic space-marine protagonist, flashy futuristic scenery, clunky movement, and combat that felt awkward rather than satisfying. The opening did not give me much confidence that the game had anything interesting to say or do. Then it started to click. The puzzles are engaging, and the movement and combat have more precision than I initially gave them credit for. What first felt clumsy gradually revealed itself as a system that rewards timing, positioning, and practice. Diana is also charming and cute as a button. Her dialogue with Hugh gives the game warmth and keeps the experience from feeling hollow or lonely. The training stages are surprisingly worthwhile too. They actually help you improve and give tangible rewards, so there is a real reason to master the mechanics instead of simply stumbling through the missions. The environments also get more interesting as the game goes on. Each stage so far has introduced new scenery and ideas that make the setting feel much less generic than it did at the start. Pragmata made a poor first impression on me, but it found its rhythm. Now I keep wanting to come back, complete another mission, solve another puzzle, and get better at the game. So far, I’m glad I stuck with it. Overall, it feels casual in that you won't ever see a gameover screen or even die really, you just spawn back in the shelter, but that's okay. It's a great lean back in your chair with a controller experience and is especially fun on my projector. Within the type of game that it is, I'd give it a 4 out of 5. It loses a point for the poor intro and clumsy mechanics, which like I said, you will find precision in, it just takes a bit of time.

[b]PRAGMATA[/b] is one of Capcom's most inventive new action games in years, built around a partnership that works just as well mechanically as it does narratively. Hugh handles the shooting, movement, and physical side of combat, while Diana hacks enemy defenses in real time. You are not pausing the action to solve a separate puzzle. Hugh remains exposed while Diana navigates hacking grids, forcing you to divide your attention between positioning, incoming attacks, and finding the best route through an enemy's defenses. Once hacked, enemies become vulnerable to Hugh's weapons. Different grid routes can also provide damage bonuses and status effects, so hacking becomes part of building an attack rather than simply unlocking a target. That interaction gives PRAGMATA an identity of its own. [h2]The Good[/h2] [list] [*][b]Combat[/b]: Weighty gunplay and real-time hacking turn every encounter into cooperation between Hugh and Diana. [*][b]Hacking[/b]: Different routes through the grid provide damage boosts, status effects, and other advantages without stopping the action. [*][b]Weapon Design[/b]: Specialized weapons encourage you to match equipment to particular enemies rather than rely on one universal answer. [*][b]Resource Management[/b]: Powerful special weapons disappear once their ammunition is exhausted, making their use a meaningful decision. [*][b]Movement[/b]: Hugh's limited thrusters provide useful mobility while preserving the physical weight of his spacesuit. [*][b]Progression[/b]: Suit, weapon, and hacking upgrades steadily expand your options without burying the combat beneath excessive systems. [*][b]Exploration[/b]: Optional holograms, documents, hidden supplies, and VR challenges reward players who investigate the lunar station. [*][b]Zero Gravity[/b]: Momentum-based traversal provides a welcome change of pace between combat encounters. [*][b]Characters[/b]: Hugh and Diana's relationship develops naturally through quiet exploration dialogue as well as major story scenes. [*][b]Presentation[/b]: Brilliant white interiors, deep shadows, colorful combat effects, and a strong soundtrack give the lunar station a distinctive identity. [*][b]Linux Performance[/b]: Proton Experimental delivered excellent performance at native 1440p without requiring compatibility tweaks. [/list] [h2]The Bad[/h2] [list] [*][b]Optional Lore[/b]: Much of the deeper worldbuilding is hidden in documents and holographic recordings, so players following only the main path may miss a significant amount of context. [*][b]Loading Stutter[/b]: Entering the Shelter Hub for the first time could cause a brief frame-rate drop on my Linux setup. [/list] [h2]Summary[/h2] [b]PRAGMATA[/b] feels like Capcom taking risks again. Its weighty movement, deliberate weapon management, and physical approach to combat occasionally reminded me of [i]Lost Planet[/i], but the real-time hacking system gives the game a personality that belongs to neither that series nor Capcom's other modern action games. Hugh cannot simply shoot through every problem, and Diana is not just an AI companion following him around. Their abilities depend on each other. Diana breaks through defenses and creates openings, while Hugh keeps them alive long enough to exploit them. That mechanical partnership mirrors their relationship as the two gradually learn to trust each other while surviving the abandoned lunar station. The story also shows restraint. Much of the larger science-fiction setting is left for you to discover through the environment, holographic recordings, and optional documents rather than being delivered through constant exposition. There are very few major weaknesses here. Some players may find the optional approach to worldbuilding too understated, and I encountered a brief loading-related slowdown entering the Shelter, but neither substantially affected the experience. After following PRAGMATA since its original reveal, I wanted it to be more than another solid Capcom action game. It delivered. This is one of Capcom's strongest new IPs in years, and I hope Hugh and Diana get another adventure. [b]Score: 9.0 / 10[/b] [b]Verdict: Recommended[/b]

GOTY for me. I did NOT expect to love this so much. Second game to ever make me cry. Gameplay was much more enjoyable and complex than I thought. The hacking combined with your weapon loadouts was varied and fun as hell. Characters grew on me and became precious to me fairly quickly. Probably never been so attached to a videogame character. It's not a massive game, but I don't need it to be. A sweet story with lots of fun in-between. Thanks CAPCOM, you really cooked with this one.

A very fun flick in terms of the responsiveness of combat! Personally I am a little bit bummed by the fact that there's not really a 'choice' to be made in the game and the story is pretty linear, but it is very endearing story (the plot twist in the game not withstanding though, saw that from a mile away). The one thing I think the game can improve on is to stop making me backtrack into previous maps all the time because I didn't unlock X Y Z abilities, it's like it's trying to be a collectathon while also be an ARPG battle sim with a touch of that Dark Soul inspiration (enemy respawn from using a 'camp fire' and etc). I just want to 100% a map one run if I can but noup some of them I have to revisit 2-3 times because of how abilities unlock in around 30% of the way in and then 90% of the way in. Not a fan! All and all, I think it's definitely a game worth picking up when you see it on sale, a full priced game for this other than the spectacles is a bit steep for my blood.

Игра топ - простая, невероятно красивая с трасировкой пути, сюжет простой, но до слез, геймплей - что-то новенькое, русская озвучка

ディアナの仕草や無邪気さに心がほっこりしました。 戦闘システムやギミックなんかも新鮮で最後まで楽しめました。 あとReshadeを入れるとデフォルトよりも全体的に見やすくてお勧めです。 続編があるかは分かりませんがもっと遊びたいと思える良いゲームでした。

Невероятно годная сюжетная игра! Рекомендую всем любителям космического киберпанка :D (Разрабам респект за "поднятие Японской демографии") Поддержал разработчиков в данной теме так сказать :)