target for human ambition, the moon never fails to fascinate. Although permanently established lunar bases are still mostly in the realm of dreams, the forthcoming game PRAGMATA turns the narrative. Your aim is to escape the limits of the moon and go back to Earth all the while safeguarding a young buddy Diana, not to conquer it.
Dynamic gameplay is found in Pragmata. As the astronaut, you manage combat and movement fighting against rogue machines and androids. Diana, riding piggyback, meanwhile demonstrates remarkable hacking skills. Though complicated, this dual-action system—where Diana simultaneously enters hostile barriers and you could be avoiding attacks—feels remarkably natural.
The actual hacking calls for a gridbased minigame. Players explore this grid, evade traps, gather nodes, and aim at the core of the opponent. These early stage sequences shown were quick, enabling fast enemy shield shutdown without interrupting the action.
Players get early on a few different weapons. Although your main weapon has infinite ammunition, recharge time is needed. With little ammo before needing replacement, other guns discovered strewn about are more temporary. With an energy shotgun found to be effective against the enemies of the demo, the demonstration showcased several energy weapons.
The game is not only about fighting in tight corridors. To get fresh sections or fire security locks to create routes, the astronaut may jump and briefly glide. Exploring off the main path can reward players with new weapons or even permanent upgrades like an increased capacity for healing items.
Reintroducing a game Capcom has kept mostly under wraps since its unveiling five years ago, the PRAGMATA demonstration provided an around fifteenminute experience. Though this is a subjective opinion, some may associate the gunplay and futuristic aesthetic with games like Lost Planet.
This lunar voyage has some wait still ahead. Releasing PRAGMATA on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC sometime in 2026.
