Sands and Relics
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Nintendo Download – June 25, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest European download list for the week of June 25, 2026. The update includes several new retail and digital titles for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a mix of new releases and updated versions of existing games.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Devil May Cry 5, Star Fox, Wanderstop, more
Nintendo eShop listings have revealed the file sizes for numerous games on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Titles like Devil May Cry 5, Star Fox, and Wanderstop have had their storage requirements detailed across different regions.
Sands and Relics Review | TheXboxHub
Sands and Relics is an inventive floor-is-lava puzzle game from Afil Games, eschewing the typical sokoban style. Players control a treasure hunter who must step on every square of a disintegrating grid to reach a chest, with added complexity from harder sand squares and portals. While praised for its unique mechanics and challenge, the game is criticized for its short length of thirty levels and the late introduction of its most engaging mechanics.
Don’t Trust The Ground Beneath Your Feet In Sands and Relics
Sands and Relics, a puzzle game from Afil Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and PlayStation for £4.19. The game challenges players to navigate desert ruins where the ground disappears with each step, requiring careful planning. While the core concept is engaging, the review suggests the game could have pushed its mechanics further and that puzzles rarely become truly difficult.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 1 to 5
Xbox announces new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between June 1 and June 5. Titles include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The 7th Guest Remake, Gothic 1 Remake, and many more indie and AA releases across various genres.
