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The Wolf Among Us Remastered's story holds up, even as its extras underwhelm
The Wolf Among Us Remastered successfully revives the acclaimed narrative adventure game, with its compelling story and characters holding up remarkably well over a decade later. While the updated visuals enhance the gritty aesthetic, the new extras like Noir Mode and playable deleted scenes are underwhelming due to their execution.
Here's our second wave of Xbox Game Pass games for October 2026
Microsoft has announced the second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October 2026. The additions include the console debuts of The Séance of Blake Manor and Mouthwashing, alongside Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade. Several games are also departing the service.
Lynchian noir mystery Silver Pines takes the best bits from horror, the middling bits from Metroidvanias, and the worst bits from adventure games
Silver Pines is a debut title from Wych Elm that blends neo-noir detective mystery, survival horror, and Metroidvania elements. While its moody visual style and intriguing story show promise, the game suffers from excessive backtracking, tedious puzzles, and frustrating dead ends, particularly in its later sections. The reviewer found the exploration and puzzle design to be the weakest aspects, overshadowing the otherwise compelling horror and mystery elements.
The Mermaid Mask launch trailer – Tangle Tower follow-up arrives on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
SFB Games has released The Mermaid Mask, a detective mystery and follow-up to Tangle Tower, on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game features a fully voiced cast, an original soundtrack, and digitally painted environments, challenging players to solve the murder of Freya Fellow.
PS5 Getting Acclaimed Switch Console Exclusive Adventure Game
The acclaimed Nintendo Switch adventure game No Case Should Remain Unsolved is coming to PlayStation 5 in summer 2026. Developed by Somi and published by Playism, the detective mystery visual novel tasks players with solving a cold case by uncovering memory fragments. The game was previously released on PC and Nintendo Switch to positive reviews.
April 2026 Indie Game Wrap-Up – New Releases and Demos You Should Try
This article rounds up notable indie game releases and demos available in April 2026. It highlights various titles across different genres, including visual novels, action platformers, tower defense, and detective mysteries, with many featuring demos on Steam. The author encourages readers to wishlist and support these independent titles.
