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"Triple-A is in crisis" and games "don't have staying power because they're bad," says ex Gears of War director and Painkiller creator
By Lauren Bergin
Added Dec 29, 2025
Triple-A fatigue is real for me, so I ask Witchfire creator Adrian Chmielarz where big-budget titles - especially FPS games - might be going wrong.
This article was curated from external sources. Originally reported by PCGAMESN, summarized by Gamers Unchained. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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Witchfire
Released: 2023-09-20
Witchfire is a single-player RPG shooter from the creators of Painkiller and Bulletstorm. Embark on perilous missions, slay enemies, and upgrade your arsenal. Scavenge resources and retreat to your sanctuary, or risk it all against Familiars—fearsome guardians of the witch.
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