Pragmata Review: Capcom Delivers a New Sci-Fi Gem According to Gamespot

Pragmata, the new intellectual property from Capcom launching in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC, plunges us into a near future set in a lunar base overrun by killer robots. We play as Hugh, a solitary astronaut, and Diana, the child android he protects, clinging to his back like a modern-day Clank. A Lone Wolf and Cub take on frenetic sci-fi adventure, blending unrestrained action with clever puzzles, that's Gamespot's verdict in one sentence!

The gameplay stands out through a clever balance between third-person shooting and tactical hacking. To defeat the androids, you hack them via a 3x3 grid of directions to chain together with the controller's buttons - an X, an O, two Squares to target their core node while dodging their assaults. Hugh handles movement and weapons: a precise long-range pistol, a massive melee shotgun, a slowing bubble for hordes. As the adventure progresses, the growing stakes blend the puzzles' ludic potential with gunfights that force tense choices.

The Shelter system, a roguelite reset point, changes everything: died during the mission? Head back to the shelter to smartly upgrade without losing all your progress. Exploration, evolving enemy combat, and the bond between Hugh and Diana grow tighter run after run, turning Pragmata into a shooter that can't simply be reduced to mindless fun, in the author's words.

The graphics are majestic: sleek, Asian-inspired corridors, pristine materials, authentic NASA-style suits, animations brought to life with striking realism. The immersive sound design doesn't fall short either, between tense orchestral music and bone-chilling robotic screeches. A touching story, animated in a clever blend of anime drama, running about fifteen hours, extendable with an NG+ and secrets to uncover.

According to Gamespot, Capcom delivers a future classic here, well-crafted and addictive.