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Miles: The Forgotten Relic Announced
Polyarc has announced Miles: The Forgotten Relic, an action-adventure game set to release this summer for PC and consoles. This title is a bundle that reworks the first two Moss virtual reality games for broader platform play, including VR.
Adventures Of Elliot Shows How Flexible HD-2D Can Be
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales demonstrates the flexibility of the HD-2D art style beyond RPGs, applying it to the action-adventure genre. A demo showcased the game's ability to switch between time periods, offering freedom in its open world and featuring combat enhancements like weapon variety and Magicite buffs. The game aims to build upon classic action-adventure titles with modern twists.
Port of Jumanah makes a splash at Steam Ocean Fest 2026 with an updated demo!
Red Dunes Games and Agate have released an updated demo for their 2.5D action-adventure game, Port of Jumanah, as part of Steam Ocean Fest 2026. The demo features new game modes, power-ups, bosses, and gameplay refinements, including customizable oxygen mechanics and a weapon shop. The full game is slated for release in Q3 2026 on PC and consoles.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review – Let’s Put a Smile on That Face
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight offers a satisfying Batman experience, heavily inspired by the Arkham series' combat and stealth mechanics. The game features a story drawing from various Batman media, an open-world Gotham City with side activities, and the signature LEGO charm and humor. Reviewed on PlayStation 5, the game delivers solid performance and visuals, making it a strong entry for fans awaiting a new AAA Batman title.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review - Brick-ham City
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a familiar but fun LEGO game that adapts mechanics from the Batman: Arkham series, featuring an open-world Gotham City. While it successfully incorporates elements from the Arkham games and offers a well-realized Batcave, its story is unambitious and its side content suffers from quantity over quality. The game attempts to honor multiple legacies, including the LEGO series and Batman's cinematic history, but ultimately struggles to serve them all effectively.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight review – Brick by brick, Arkham is rebuilt
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight offers a fun, modern gaming experience that draws heavy inspiration from the Batman: Arkham series. The game covers Batman's extensive history with witty writing and numerous references, featuring an expansive Gotham City and combat mechanics similar to Rocksteady's titles. Despite some repetitive elements and forced character swaps in solo play, it provides a satisfying and visually impressive open-world adventure.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight offers a strong open-world Gotham and trademark slapstick humor in a fantastic parody of the Caped Crusader's greatest hits. This review highlights the game's successful blend of action-adventure elements with comedic flair.
Adventures Of Elliot Shows How Flexible HD-2D Can Be
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales demonstrates the versatility of Square Enix's HD-2D art style beyond RPGs, applying it effectively to the action-adventure genre. The demo showcased engaging dungeon exploration, varied combat mechanics, and puzzle-solving elements reminiscent of classic titles like The Legend of Zelda, while also introducing modern enhancements and player-feedback driven adjustments.
The 5 Best James Bond 007 Games I’ve Played
This article ranks the top five James Bond 007 video games played by the author, highlighting their personal experiences and the consoles they were played on. The list includes "007: Nightfire," "From Russia with Love," "The World Is Not Enough" (N64 version), "Everything or Nothing," and "GoldenEye" (N64), with "GoldenEye" taking the top spot for its groundbreaking impact on the first-person shooter genre.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Gets Rolling Midnight Console Launch
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will launch this week with staggered release times for PC and console versions. Deluxe Edition owners on PC can access the game on May 19th, while console players will experience a rolling midnight launch based on their region. The Standard Edition releases on May 22nd for PC, with consoles following a similar midnight schedule.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Credits Include Rocksteady, WB Games Montreal Developers
Reviews for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reveal that Rocksteady Studios and Warner Bros. Games Montreal contributed as co-developers. The game, developed by TT Games, features positive reception for its open-world, presentation, and Arkham-style combat. It is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version planned.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – 15 Big New Details Revealed
TT Games' LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will feature detective gameplay, LEGO building mechanics, and iconic Gotham locations. The game is set to release on May 22nd for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow. It will include various villains, side activities, and multiple difficulty options.
Aery Calm Horizon Switch Review
Aery Calm Horizon is presented as a "greatest hits" compilation of the Aery franchise, featuring a bird flying through environments to collect gems. Despite its repetitive nature and perceived low quality across numerous similar titles, the reviewer found Calm Horizon slightly more engaging than Aery King's Messenger and Aery Cyber City due to its gem collection mechanics. The game is ultimately deemed "Not Recommended" with a score of 5/10.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review for Nintendo Switch 2
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle offers a compelling first-person adventure on the Nintendo Switch 2, praised for its immersive environments and faithful adaptation of the franchise's spirit. While the port features impressive visual details and ray tracing, it suffers from noticeable frame rate drops in docked mode and occasional technical issues, though these do not detract significantly from the overall high-quality experience.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic Announced for PC And Consoles
Developer Polyarc has announced Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a new installment that combines the VR titles Moss and Moss: Book II into a single, enhanced adventure. The game will launch this summer for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Switch 2, featuring reimagined visuals and new cutscenes.
Elementallis Review
Elementallis is a 2D action-adventure game that draws heavy inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, offering engaging exploration, challenging dungeons, and a unique elemental combat system. While the game excels in its core gameplay loop and world-building, occasional pacing issues due to backtracking and some frustrating boss mechanics slightly hinder the experience. Developed by Iván Ruiz Lozano and AnKae Games, and published by Top Hat Studios Inc, it is available on Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Time to Forge Your Destiny: Blades of Fire – Version 2.0 Now Available on Steam
MercurySteam and 505 Games have released Version 2.0 of their action-adventure game Blades of Fire on Steam, featuring a 25% launch discount. This major free update introduces New Game Plus, a new Titanium Difficulty level, Anvil Trials, Arcana spells, Transmutation, and Photo Mode. Version 2.0 is also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Epic Games Store, with Steam Deck support included.
Zelda-like gourmet action adventure Angie Magica announced for Nintendo Switch
Mango Protocol has announced Angie Magica, a Zelda-like gourmet action adventure game, for the Nintendo Switch, targeting a 2027 release. Players will use the Wand of the Eternal Smile and learn recipes to fulfill a prophecy and become the ultimate magical girl in the world of Lamentia.
Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Indiana Jones And The Great Circle?
The Nintendo Life review awards Indiana Jones and the Great Circle an 8/10, praising its globe-trotting adventure, compelling exploration, and crunchy melee combat. The Switch 2 port is noted as a capable handheld version of the game, which was previously released on Xbox and PlayStation 5.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic, A Packaged Non-VR Version of the First Two Moss Games Has Been Announced, Launching This Summer | Console Creatures
Polyarc has announced Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a compilation that retells the story of the original Moss and Moss: Book II for PC and consoles. This non-VR version will launch this summer with enhanced visuals, new cutscenes, and accessibility options like 'Skip Combat'.
