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Beholder: Conductor Completes Its Console Journey on Xbox Series
Alawar announced that Beholder: Conductor is now available on Xbox Series X|S, completing its console release following launches on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. The game places players as a conductor on a Ministry train, tasked with inspecting passengers and carrying out assignments while making difficult choices that impact the passengers and their own future.
Sci-Fi Mystery Visual Novel ‘Advent: Dawn’ Emerges from the Depths on July 20, 2026
Spire Games announced that their psychological sci-fi mystery visual novel, Advent: Dawn, will be released on July 20, 2026, for PC via Steam, Linux, and Mac. Players will step into the role of Dr. Atlas Everly, a neuroscientist trapped with six strangers in a collapsing cave system, where they must make choices to uncover a disturbing truth.
Beholder: Conductor Launches on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch
Beholder: Conductor has launched on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, in addition to its existing PC release. Players assume the role of a train conductor tasked with inspecting passengers and enforcing Ministry directives aboard the Determination Bringer. The game features a choice-driven narrative where player decisions impact their fate and that of the passengers.
SHEROK's Case: Choice-Driven Mystery Visual Novel Hits Steam Monday | HappyGamer
The psychological mystery visual novel SHEROK's Case ;Recollection is set to release on Steam on April 28th. Developed by gamitiveofmiya, the game promises a unique choice system where player decisions actively shape the narrative's truth rather than just leading to different endings. This approach aims to offer significant replayability and a truly interactive investigation experience.
Dark Fantasy Visual Novel 'Starcult: Night Twisted Age' Revealed; New Trailer Highlights Characters and
Indie developer Not A Cat Studios has announced Starcult: Night Twisted Age, a dark fantasy visual novel for PC. The game features an emotion-based system that influences character relationships, story routes, and multiple endings. Players will navigate a complex narrative involving political intrigue, a murder investigation, and the potential formation of a cult.
The Expanse: A Telltale Series arrives on Nintendo Switch today
The Expanse: A Telltale Series – Deluxe Edition has been released on Nintendo Switch by Telltale and Deck Nine. This choice-driven sci-fi drama, serving as a prequel to the Amazon Prime show, allows players to control Camina Drummer and make decisions that impact the narrative. The Deluxe Edition includes all five episodes and a bonus Archangel chapter focusing on Chrisjen Avasarala.
Life is Strange: Reunion Review | NoobFeed
The review for Life is Strange: True Colors notes that the game relies heavily on nostalgia but fails to fully explore the consequences of player choices, a hallmark of its predecessors. The article points out limited choices, shorter character arcs, and technical issues that prevent the game from reaching its full potential.
Life is Strange: Reunion Review | NoobFeed
Life Is Strange: Reunion relies heavily on nostalgia but fails to fully deliver on the impactful choices seen in previous installments. The game suffers from limited choices, truncated character arcs, and technical issues, ultimately struggling to justify its existence and falling short of its potential.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story Out Now on PC
Samson: A Tyndalston Story, the debut title from Liquid Swords, is now available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store for $24.99. The hardboiled action game focuses on grounded, close-quarters combat and a narrative shaped by player choices in the debt-ridden city of Tyndalston.
Jaden & Jasmine II: Lost Memories Continues A Story Where Nothing Stays Hidden
Jaden & Jasmine II: Lost Memories, a narrative and choice-based game developed by Ladell Parks, has been released on Xbox Series X|S. The game continues the story one month after a betrayal, focusing on uncovering erased memories and the consequences of player choices, with over 20,000 words and ten possible endings.
Hidden Gems of Game Design Volume 46
This article highlights several overlooked games, including Freeride, a choice-driven narrative game exploring themes of redemption and regret. Blazing Beaks is praised as a challenging roguelike with a unique artifact system, available on Nintendo Switch. Caravan SandWitch is a story-based puzzler on PC and PlayStation 5 that tackles colonialism, while Clean Up Earth offers a cathartic environmental cleanup experience with co-op and real-world donation features. Finally, Battle for Troy is presented as a real-time strategy take on the Trojan War era.
How Long To Beat Life Is Strange: Reunion
Life is Strange: Reunion, the final chapter for Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, takes approximately 10-12 hours to complete for an average playthrough. This playtime is in line with previous entries in the series. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
First Look At Exodus Gameplay, More This Summer | Console Creatures
Archetype Entertainment has released a first look at gameplay for their upcoming sci-fi RPG, Exodus, scheduled for a 2027 release. The game casts players as The Traveler, tasked with stealing alien technology to save humanity amidst Earth's demise, with choices impacting the narrative due to time dilation. A longer gameplay reel is expected this summer.
First Look At Exodus Gameplay, More This Summer | Console Creatures
Archetype Entertainment has released a first look at gameplay for their upcoming sci-fi RPG, Exodus, scheduled for a 2027 release. The game casts players as The Traveler, tasked with stealing alien technology to save humanity amidst Earth's demise, with choices impacting the narrative due to time dilation. A longer gameplay reel is expected this summer.