The great adventure that returns us to the exuberant territory of Pandora and with a story on a par with the third film.
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There are pop culture phenomena that have been present for a long time and leave a lasting impression on our memories. From Star Wars to Indiana Jones, there are many references that have been made and have given us great moments.
Now, we have another name that has come to stay, and I’m referring to the beautiful universe created by James Cameron with Avatar, which couldn’t be left behind without having its own video game, and which, despite feeling modest, has received support through content that has reinforced this world.
This is how, after a first foray with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, we have From the Ashes, a DLC that puts us right in the middle of the third cinematic installment, to continue the story.
Technical Aspect
The game’s base has been expanded and preserved, being just as impressive as the first time we saw it in 2023. This new content benefits notably from the update with the third-person mode, which is truly a delight for the eyes.
Additionally, with all the time Ubisoft had, we believe they’ve been able to take advantage of the experience and feedback from James Cameron’s work fans, to give us what we really wanted with this DLC.
Pandora continues to look spectacular and charming, and if we add the new creatures and visuals shared from the third film that has recently arrived in theaters, then we can have a real audiovisual feast that will leave many satisfied.
I have no complaints technically or artistically; what’s there is captivating, and if you’re a fan of this Avatar world story, then you’ll enjoy every corner, every detail, and everything it has to offer. As for the Spanish dubbing, it’s quite decent and does what’s necessary.
In summary, we have a game that delivers on all fronts. It’s a well-worked expansion, and the improvement over the base game is noticeable. It adds content from the new movie in the franchise, which is a plus for those of us who love this universe.
Gameplay
We’re back in Pandora, and with it, a new opportunity to be under the skin of So’lek, our protagonist, who once again has to face the threats that come from the third film, which gives us an approach to the Mangkwan Clan, from volcanic areas.
Although, just like the base game, we have a parallel story to the events that occur in the movie. This way, there are more liberties when developing this new narrative arc, which gets better and better.
From the start, So’lek must learn and acquire his skills, as if it were a blank slate in this aspect, with the purpose of offering the player that feeling of progress as we make our way through. Something to keep in mind is that the DLC can be played without needing to have started the base game, as it’s totally independent.
Unlike the base game, there’s no feeling of initial slowness, and we go through moments of action and exploration in a balanced way, which adds a lot to our experience. That’s how we have a very dynamic system, where we go from exploring to constantly incursioning.
The RDA is present and will be part of the obstacle to overcome, without forgetting its alliance with the Mangkwan Clan, which participates through characters that will be part of the enemies to overcome. Chaos and destruction will be present in this land, and we’ll seek to free it from these calamities.
We’ll have a wide range of weapons, both human and Na’vi, to face what we find on our way. Additionally, we’ll have our Ikran at our disposal to fly through the skies in impressive battles that give substance to a very fluid gameplay.
At all times, you feel like part of these warriors. Something fascinating is that you have a vast world to explore. Along with the main missions, we also have secondary ones, and despite the potential boredom that might come to mind because it’s Ubisoft, in my case, I found them entertaining and they get you fully into this universe.
There are moments for all types of players: if you want action, you have it; if you prefer stealth, it’s there; if you’re into flying, you can do it; or if you’re a seasoned explorer, you’ll have a lot to do. From the Ashes is balanced and raises the bar from what we saw in the game’s launch back in 2023.
I love that, despite the decent sales the game has had, they’ve taken liberties to keep revitalizing it. That’s appreciated as a player, and with this DLC, we get the highest point we could aspire to for this franchise under this model. It’s essential if you’re, like me, passionate about Pandora and the universe created by James Cameron.
Duration
Being in an unknown place, set in a fictional moon and making us feel like it’s real, is one of the game’s great virtues. Maybe I’m exaggerating, but this only makes us want to explore that vast place even more.
This means that, despite From the Ashes having its script that takes us from start to finish, like any game, there are secondary missions that add to the Avatar lore, in addition to considerably extending the adventure. With this, you have two paths: go for a direct ending or make your personal journey.
As it is, you have a lot to do, and depending on what you choose, it will be more or less hours. If you’re just going to complete the campaign, it might take around 10 hours or a bit more. On the other hand, if you want to investigate and get lost, then you can reach 20 hours or more; it all depends on you.
Conclusion
We come to a rounded conclusion of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora with its DLC From the Ashes, which for many fans of this series is perfect and ideal for uniting what was seen with the third movie, which has been released almost at the same time as the game.
With this, I want to say that it’s content for those of us who enjoyed the base game and are looking to expand the story that’s already been told. So, it might not appeal to everyone. Let’s be honest, it’s material that seems to be aimed at a niche audience of franchise fans.
It’s not a bad game, and it doesn’t leave much to be desired; the story is robust, and the gameplay is well done, even making it clear that Ubisoft has surpassed what they achieved with the original game.
*Thanks to Ubisoft for providing us with the material to make this analysis possible.
Video game, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch enthusiast. Frank is one of the most active video game news writers on the web. He covers absolutely every topic. In terms of games reviewed, as of 2024 he has already passed the 60 mark and his average score, according to Open Critic is 80.
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