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Crimson Deserts första expansion har utannonserats – Charting the Unknown
Pearl Abyss has announced the first expansion for Crimson Desert, titled "Charting the Unknown," set to release on October 15. The expansion will introduce naval exploration, underwater treasure hunting, new giant mechanical bosses, and an additional story chapter. A 20-minute demo is also available via Twitch.
KONAMI PRESS START Reveals Rhapsody in Scarlet, Project Zircon and More | Invision Game Community
KONAMI's PRESS START event revealed several new titles including Rhapsody in Scarlet, a story-driven action-adventure set in 1920s New York, and Project Zircon, a deck-building roguelike. Updates were also provided for KONAMI Wai Wai World Craft, SILENT HILL: Townfall, Rev. NOiR, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, and eFootball Kick-Off!.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is best when it's silly, and despite some gloomy open world slogging, sometimes even remembers it
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an action-adventure game that shines when it embraces its sillier, comedic elements, particularly in its opening sequence. While the core combat mechanics are praised for their smoothness and reactivity, the game occasionally falters by not consistently leaning into its humorous potential, sometimes getting bogged down in gloomy open-world slogs and less memorable sword duels.
Cygames announces Where the Seeds Fall for Nintendo Switch 2
Cygames has announced Where the Seeds Fall, a new action-adventure game from its CygamesEdge brand, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is set for a November 5, 2026 release and features a narrative-driven experience about a soldier escorting a Fell Child to the surface world.
Fable 2 Was the Closest Xbox Ever Got to Having its Own Zelda-Like Action-Adventure
Fable 2 is presented as the closest Xbox has come to a Zelda-like action-adventure franchise. The article highlights its blend of charm, humor, action, adventure, puzzles, and its unique dog companion, alongside a story with multiple endings, as key elements contributing to its success as an RPG-lite.
Dream Doctor – A Whole New Meaning to Nightmare Therapy!
Dream Doctor, an action-adventure game focused on exploring patients' nightmares, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for £4.19. Developed by Acangaiba Estúdio and published by Bad Minions and Little Giant, the game tasks players with navigating surreal dream worlds, battling enemies, and overcoming challenges to help patients confront their fears. Players can collect items within dreams that act as equipment, offering stat boosts and new abilities to customize their combat style.
Maneater 2 Revealed, Trailer Shows Off Stylish New Gameplay
Tripwire Interactive has revealed Maneater 2 with a trailer showcasing new gameplay set in Neptune's Park, an underwater theme park. The sequel expands on the original's enjoyable mechanics, featuring a challenging ecosystem with hostile whales and piranhas, and an improved combat system.
Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis preview - the new old Lara Croft
Crystal Dynamics is developing Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis, a remake of the original 1996 game, set to be published by Amazon Game Studios. The preview showcased expanded environments, new gameplay mechanics like crafting and a skill tree inspired by the reboot series, and modernized puzzles. While skepticism about another remake exists, the demo offered a promising blend of familiar elements and modern enhancements.
GamesRadar+ Fall Preview 2026: Your next favorite games make up our hefty Most Wanted list
GamesRadar+ has released its Fall Preview list for 2026, highlighting anticipated games across various genres. While Grand Theft Auto 6 is mentioned, the list focuses on other titles like Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Gears of War: E-Day, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, among many others.
Angeline Era Brings Its Strange 3D Adventure To Xbox And Switch
Angeline Era, an action-adventure game developed and published by Analgesic Productions, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game, which previously received "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam, features a 3D world focused on exploration, combat, and uncovering mysteries, following the journey of ex-soldier Tets Kinoshta.
"Sometimes you need fresh perspectives" – How external development helped Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Crystal Dynamics is collaborating with Polish studio Flying Wild Hog on the remake of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, introducing new mechanics like crafting and a skill tree while removing tank controls. The partnership aims to bring fresh perspectives to the classic adventure, with Amazon publishing and producing a related TV series.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis isn't even out yet, but already it feels like an old relic - in all the wrong ways
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the original Tomb Raider, is set to release next year but already faces criticism for its implementation of modern RPG elements like skill trees and crafting. While the game visually captures the spirit of the original and introduces some new combat and traversal mechanics, the article argues that these additions, along with features like a scanner and QTEs, feel outmoded and detract from the core Tomb Raider experience.
Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis’ Beautiful Visuals Can’t Quite Hide Its Weird Changes
Crystal Dynamics' upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis features stunning visual redesigns of classic environments, particularly the "swords of Damocles" room. However, the preview highlights concerns about gameplay changes, including seemingly redundant skills, awkwardly implemented crafting mechanics, and an overly helpful scanner, which detract from the potential enjoyment.
Cheap PlayStation 5 Action-Adventure Game Hits PS Store Today With Solid Reviews
Crimson Moon, a new action-adventure RPG from independent studio ProbablyMonsters, has launched on PlayStation 5 for $19.99. The game features a gothic high renaissance setting, intense combat, and optional online co-op. It has received mostly positive early reviews, with critics praising its combat experience and character progression.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy shifts the series from puzzle-stealth to third-person action-adventure, focusing on sword combat and treasure hunting with a new protagonist, Sophia. While the combat is engaging and the presentation is gorgeous, the predictable structure and rote puzzles detract from the experience. Despite these flaws, it preserves the series' bleak tone and ambiguity.
Murals is a twisted fairy tale where the main draw is the writing
Murals is an upcoming isometric action-adventure game from Dlala Studios that puts players in the role of a blank canvas character trying to restore their memories in a world of twisted fairy tales. The game features a unique writing style and humor, with players battling a force known as the Distorted and encountering reimagined fairy tale characters. Murals is slated for a 2027 release on PC.
PS5 Getting Remakes of Popular PlayStation Classic Adventure Games – Report
A rumor suggests that remakes of the PlayStation 1 classics Tomb Raider 2 and Tomb Raider 3 are in development for the PlayStation 5, reportedly by Flying Wild Hog. This studio is also working on Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the original 1996 game, which is set to release on February 12, 2027, featuring Unreal Engine 5 graphics and modern design.
Bra betyg för Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 has received positive reviews, particularly for including Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, which was previously exclusive to PlayStation 3. While the collection is noted as being light on extra content, the modernized version of MGS4 is considered worth the price. However, some users have reported issues with the launcher and controls in Peace Walker on PC.
Raise Hell In Crimson Moon
Crimson Moon, an action-adventure RPG developed by ProbablyMonsters, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Players take on the role of a Nephilim, a human-angel hybrid, defending the city of Gildenarch from demonic forces. The game features replayable missions, character progression, and supports both solo and two-player co-op modes.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Could Make Linear Exploration Exciting Again
Onimusha: Way of the Sword aims to revitalize linear action-adventure gameplay by blending focused combat and puzzle-solving with optional exploration in its open-town sections. Director Satoru Nihei emphasizes skill-based mechanics like parrying and Issen, contrasting it with Souls-like difficulty. The game is set to launch on September 4th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
