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10 years later, Uncharted 4 remains the perfect antidote to overly bleak and serious adventuring
Ten years after its release, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End remains a standout example of pulpy adventure gaming, offering a perfect antidote to overly bleak titles. While Naughty Dog has since focused on The Last of Us series, Uncharted 4's innovative gameplay and thrilling set-pieces still hold up, showcasing a formula that could be built upon for future adventures.
The next World of Darkness game to be revealed is a Werewolf metroidvania, and I respect the hustle
Crea-ture Studios has announced Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Rageborn, a top-down metroidvania game based on the World of Darkness tabletop RPG. President and creative director Louis Lamarche highlighted the shapeshifting mechanics as central to both exploration and combat. The game is scheduled for a 2027 release on Steam.
Why Metroid Prime 4 definitely deserves its bad reputation - Reader's Feature
This reader's feature discusses the perceived flaws of Metroid Prime 4 on the Nintendo Switch, despite acknowledging its strong presentation, soundtrack, and boss design. The author criticizes the game's open-world elements, repetitive backtracking, and tedious crystal harvesting sequences, suggesting these issues stem from a troubled development at Retro Studios.
Demos and Freebies
Order of Wallachia is a first-person action-adventure game set in the medieval town of Kronstadt, available on Steam for PC. Players will uncover dark secrets and battle monsters inspired by Romanian folklore.
Tides of Tomorrow Review — Unique Ideas, Middling Gameplay | Console Creatures
Tides of Tomorrow offers unique asynchronous multiplayer ideas where player choices impact others' narratives, but its gameplay and writing are average. While visually appealing with a vibrant world, the core mechanics and disjointed story prevent it from reaching its full potential. The game is available on PlayStation 5.
Upcoming Batman PS5 Game Looks Fantastic, Out in 2 Weeks
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, developed by Traveller's Tales, is launching on PlayStation 5 on May 22, 2026, earlier than its originally planned May 29 release. The open-world action-adventure game will feature Bruce Wayne's origins and a large cast of villains. Preorders include bonus content, with a deluxe edition offering early access and additional cosmetic packs.
PS5 Getting Intriguing Action & Adventure Games, Out Soon
Several new action and adventure games are coming to PlayStation 5 soon, including Summerhouse and Slots & Daggers on May 15, and Hollowbody on June 4. Later releases include The Sinking City 2 in summer 2026, Curse of the Crimson Stag and Edge of Memories in 2026, Gear Club 3 Unlimited in October 2026, and Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn and Dracula: The Disciple in 2027. None of these titles will be available on PlayStation 4.
Six years on from Earthblood, we're finally getting a new Werewolf The Apocalypse game
Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Rageborn is a new top-down action-adventure game from crea-ture Studios, set for release in 2027. Players will control Tyler, a pack leader who can switch between human, werewolf, and berserker forms to battle enemies and explore the Alaskan wilderness. The game features Metroidvania elements and is inspired by classic action-adventure titles with a Diablo-esque aesthetic.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Launch Trailer Released
TT Games and WB Games have released the launch trailer for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, an open-world action-adventure game with an original story inspired by decades of Batman media. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on May 22, with a Deluxe Edition offering 72-hour early access starting May 19.
Tokyo Stories to be published by Happinet; ‘The Night Moves Again’ trailer
Happinet will publish the action-adventure game Tokyo Stories, which is developed by Drecom. A trailer for another game, 'The Night Moves Again,' was also released.
Gallery: Here's A Look At Star Fox On Switch 2
Nintendo has revealed Star Fox for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for release next month. This modernized version of the 1997 rail shooter features overhauled character designs, revamped stages, detailed cutscenes, full voice acting, and an orchestral soundtrack. The game will also include 4-vs-4 multiplayer dogfights and utilize Switch 2 features, with pre-orders now available for $49.99 / £41.99.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is Still Slated for 2026 Release, Says Support Studio
Support studio Electric Square has confirmed that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is still slated for a 2026 release, refuting a recent report that suggested a delay to 2027. The game is a reimagining of the original 1996 Tomb Raider, built in Unreal Engine 5, and is being developed for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The article also mentions other anticipated 2026 releases like Marvel's Wolverine, Fable, and Grand Theft Auto 6.
Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn Announced by Session: Skate Sim Studio, Out in 2027
creā-ture Studios, known for Session: Skate Sim, has announced Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn, a top-down Metroidvania-style action-adventure game based on the World of Darkness 5th Edition. Players will control a werewolf named Taylor seeking vengeance in Alaska, utilizing shifting forms for combat and exploration. The game is slated for release in 2027 on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn Announced
Nacon and crea-ture Studios have announced Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn, a metroidvania action-adventure game based on the World of Darkness tabletop RPG series. The game is slated for release in 2027.
MOTORSLICE Recoups Development Costs Within Hours of Launch, Deemed "Very Successful"
Top Hat Studios and Regular Studio announced that their action-adventure parkour game MOTORSLICE has recouped its development costs within hours of its PC launch. The game features a post-apocalyptic setting where players control P, utilizing parkour and a chainsaw to destroy machines within a megastructure. The title includes fully voiced dialogue, physics-based puzzles, and a soundtrack by Pizza Hotline.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Launch Trailer Revisits Batman’s History Ahead of May Release
Warner Bros. Games has released a new launch trailer for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, set to launch on May 22 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The trailer showcases Bruce Wayne's journey to becoming Batman, featuring various allies and villains from the DC universe. Developed by TT Games, the action-adventure game includes melee combat, stealth, detective abilities, and open-world exploration of Gotham City.
Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn is a blend of RPG and top-down metroidvania
Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn, a top-down metroidvania blending RPG elements, is set for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Developed by Crea-ture and published by Nacon, the game is set in the World of Darkness and allows players to switch between human, wolf, and werewolf forms to combat the Pentex corporation.
Nacon and crea-ture Studios announce Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Publisher Nacon and developer crea-ture Studios have announced the upcoming Metroidvania action-adventure game, Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Rageborn. The title is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, the upcoming Switch 2, and PC.
Hell is Us confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Nacon and Rogue Factor have confirmed that the third-person action-adventure game Hell is Us will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026. The game features intense melee combat, exploration of a war-torn country, and battles against supernatural creatures using specialized weapons and a drone.
LEGO Batman's PS5 Launch Trailer Is Stuffed with References, Right Down to the Music
The launch trailer for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has been released, showcasing a mix of gameplay and cutscenes packed with references to Batman's history, including the use of Seal's "Kiss from a Rose." The game is set to launch on May 22, 2026, for PlayStation 5.
