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Forgotlings Review | TheXboxHub
Forgotlings, the latest title from Throughline Games, offers a delightful and absorbing action-platformer experience set in the same world as Forgotton Anne. Despite its rich world-building, charming characters, and cinematic presentation, the game has received minimal attention. The review highlights its engaging narrative, Ghibli-esque character designs, and improved gameplay mechanics over its predecessor, while noting uneven voice acting and occasional pacing issues.
Basilisk of Roko - A new action platformer for the speccy with a great soundtrack!
Basilisk of Roko is a new action-platformer developed by RetroSotano for the ZX Spectrum 128K. The game features 24 intricate screens, a notable soundtrack by Sergey Kosov and Pedro Pimenta, and puzzle-based gameplay focused on unlocking doors and collecting keys. The story follows Nachete, an employee of the AI company Neurolonk, who is transported to another world after an accident.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28
This week's Xbox update highlights numerous game releases between August 24th and 28th across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, with many titles also available on Game Pass. Notable releases include STAR WARS Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, alongside various indie titles and remasters.
Deimos Storm - A WIP old school mech platformer for the Commodore Amiga AGA is demo'd
A demo has been released for Deimos Storm, an old-school mech platformer currently in development for the Commodore Amiga AGA. The game is being developed by Muzza (programmer) and lzardo2012 (artist), utilizing a custom engine after initial work on the Scorpion Engine. The demo showcases features like 50Hz scrolling and enemy updates, aiming for positive feedback despite past project confusion.
Mega Man X Regenesis, a Fan-made Game Launches for Free, playable on PC, Android and Steam Deck
Mega Man X Regenesis, a fan-made game inspired by the classic SNES era, has been released for free. The game features an original story where X must rewrite history after Sigma's victory, with new bosses, weapons, and collectibles. It is available on PC, Android, and Steam Deck.
Actionplattformsspelet Duskfade är släppt till bra betyg
The action platformer Duskfade, drawing comparisons to Kingdom Hearts and Ratchet & Clank, has been released to positive reviews, achieving an average score of 81/100 on Opencritic and a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam. The game is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Duskfade Review - Watching the clock
Duskfade is an ambitious indie action-platformer inspired by mid-2000s titles, featuring platforming challenges, sword combat, and voice-acted cutscenes. While it boasts a visually stunning clockwork universe and engaging boss fights, the game suffers from awkward storytelling, inconsistent cutscene quality, and gameplay elements that don't fully cohere, ultimately falling short of its potential despite its clear passion.
Phantom Blade Zero gets October release date & its own PlayStation State of Play next week
Phantom Blade Zero is set to launch on October 29, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC, as revealed in a new trailer and PlayStation Blog post. A dedicated PlayStation State of Play for the game will air on August 17, 2026. The article highlights the game's impressive combat, platforming, and environment design, noting the involvement of action star Donnie Yen.
Grab Your Staff And Explore The Mystical World Of Akatori
The action platformer and Metroidvania game Akatori has been released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for £12.49, with PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions scheduled for August 14th. Developed by Contrast Games and published by Games Harbor, Akatori features a young monk named Mako who uses a magical staff for combat and traversal in a world corrupted by Amber Storms.
Review: Dark Scrolls (Nintendo Switch)
Dark Scrolls is a fantasy-themed action platformer for the Nintendo Switch that blends shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression. While it offers local and online co-op, the game suffers from a lack of originality and some frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as a strict one-life system and awkward controls for jumping and firing. Despite its charming aesthetic and decent audio, the overall execution is considered lackluster, making it an uninspiring but budget-friendly time-waster for fans of the genre.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 10 to 14
This weekly feature highlights new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between August 10 and 14. Titles include EA Sports Madden NFL 27, Sandustry, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, and many more across various genres.
Maxwell's Odyssey - A nod to early 90's platformer classics, teased by Cosmic Void (+DEMO)
Maxwell's Odyssey is a new action platformer from Cosmic Void, featuring a pixel-art style and a synth-heavy soundtrack. Players will explore a castle, battle various enemies, and unlock new abilities to rescue the sorceress of Amber Valley. A playable demo is available for PC players.
Fallen Tear: The Ascension launches Sept. 16 on PC — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Fallen Tear: The Ascension is launching its 1.0 version on PC on September 16 for $24.99, with a 10 percent discount at launch. The full release nearly doubles the content of the Early Access version, adding new regions, bosses, and abilities, and is expected to take 35-40 hours for the main story and 80 hours for 100 percent completion. CMD Studios, an indie developer from the Philippines, also successfully crowdfunded the project on Kickstarter, raising over $135,000.
Aleesha's Tower Review | TheXboxHub
Aleesha's Tower is an action platformer heavily inspired by 8-bit classics like Castlevania, featuring a simple narrative and retro graphics. While it successfully evokes the feel of older games, its simplistic gameplay, lack of challenge, and short playtime make it a unremarkable time-killer, though it may appeal to achievement hunters and fans of classic mechanics.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of August 2026
August 2026 is set to be a significant month for game releases across PC and consoles, featuring a diverse lineup of titles. Notable releases include the wholesome electronics repair sim ReStory, the post-apocalyptic adventure Beast of Reincarnation, and the cooperative exploration game Big Walk. The month will also see the release of Lies of P: Complete Edition on Switch 2, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered for Switch 2, and the PS5 early access launch of Grounded 2.
Redtail Relic Rush Swings Onto Xbox – And Afil Games Is Trying Something A Little Different
Afil Games has released Redtail Relic Rush on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC as a single Xbox Play Anywhere package. This action platformer features a red panda protagonist with a grappling hook, offering fast-paced gameplay across 30 levels. The new release model allows for cross-platform play and shared progress with a single purchase, a departure from the publisher's previous strategy of offering separate console and PC versions.
Hand-drawn action platformer DekaDuck confirmed for Nintendo Switch
Asteristic Game Studio's hand-drawn action platformer DekaDuck has been confirmed for a Nintendo Switch release. The game, previously funded via Kickstarter, features a half-duck, half-robot bounty hunter exploring six planets with fast-paced combat and unique mechanics. A release window has not yet been announced.
Ruff 'n' Tumble - An incredible Amiga game comes over to modern systems
The classic 1994 Amiga action platformer Ruff 'n' Tumble has been unofficially released for Windows and Linux, featuring a faithful reimplementation of the original game. Developed by Wunderkind and published by Renegade Software, this release brings the complete 20-stage campaign with modern enhancements like widescreen support and controller compatibility to new systems.
Pit Panic launch trailer – rogue-like arcade platformer for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
The rogue-like arcade platformer Pit Panic has launched on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, accompanied by its official launch trailer. The game features fast-paced gameplay, environmental puzzles, and physics-driven movement where players use a hook to navigate handcrafted levels and escape a crumbling Aztec temple.
Sticky Situations Await In Bear Mage Honey Sage
Bear Mage Honey Sage, a new indie title from Sweet Bread Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features a unique mechanic where players use magical honey blocks to create pathways and solve environmental puzzles in a colorful pixel art world. Priced at £4.19, it offers a compact puzzle platforming experience across 10 handcrafted levels.
