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Starfield PS5 Review: Great Performance, But Still Hollow Planets | DualShockers
This review of Starfield on PlayStation 5 highlights improved performance and combat systems, making the experience more worthwhile. However, the game still suffers from a lack of meaningful exploration, leaving planets feeling hollow and the gameplay akin to ticking off objectives.
Minecraft village features, loot, trades, and how to find them
This guide details Minecraft villages, essential structures for loot and villager trades. It covers how to find villages, the five different types (Plains, Desert, Savanna, Taiga, Snowy Taiga), and the rare abandoned variants. The article also explains how to build your own village, highlights important villager houses like the Blacksmith and Library, and details valuable villager trades, particularly focusing on obtaining emeralds from Fletchers and enchanted books from Librarians.
Explore 30+ Surreal Worlds in Alice in Wonder Underland AIWU, a Costume-Driven Adventure Launching April 23 on Switch and Steam
Regista announced that Alice in Wonder Underland AIWU, an adventure game developed by Suzume Takanashi and YMCAT, will launch on April 23, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The game features over 30 themed areas, costume-based progression, and non-linear exploration.
Morels: Out of This World turns mushroom hunting into a chill sci-fi safari
Abrams Studios has revealed a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming PC game, Morels: Out of This World, slated for release in 2026 on Steam. The game focuses on peaceful exploration across four distinct alien worlds, with progression tied to discovering rare mushrooms and completing objectives rather than combat. An Exploration Mode allows players to experience the game from the perspective of alien creatures.
‘Morels: Out of this World’ On STEAM™
Abrams Studios has released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming PC title, Morels: Out of This World, scheduled for a 2026 release on Steam. The game focuses on peaceful exploration and photography of alien flora and fauna across diverse biomes, with no combat involved.
On the rare road to find your sister in a village in the Edo period?! The store page of the Japanese-style horror game
BujinX has released the Steam store page for their upcoming Japanese-style horror adventure game, "Sisters on the Road in the Thousand Ryo Box: Edo Village Nightmare." Set in the Edo period, the game features exploration, fantasy, and horror elements as the protagonist searches for her sister. The game will be available on Steam and is developed using Unreal Engine 5.
Crimson Desert: Azure Moon Labyrinth Guide
This guide details the Azure Moon Labyrinth, an ancient ruins puzzle found in the Witchwoods region of Crimson Desert. Completing this puzzle rewards players with an Abyss Cresset and a Memory of Tide.
Turn-Based Exploration Roguelite Ascenders: Beyond the Peak Revealed
Ludogram and Twin Sails Interactive have revealed their new turn-based exploration roguelite, Ascenders: Beyond the Peak. Players will lead a team of alpinists up cursed peaks, managing their expedition and facing ancient horrors. The game is set to release in Early Access in Q3 2026 and is available to wishlist on Steam.
The Wilds of Dacrima – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Wilds of Dacrima is a first-person fantasy adventure puzzler where players control an alchemist and his robot companion exploring a plague-ravaged forest. Players will forage ingredients, brew ability-granting potions, and unlock new areas through a loop of discovery and crafting. Beta sign-ups are currently open for the game.
Sefton Asylum Announced For PC, Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's Herbert West-Reanimator
Sefton Asylum, a new game inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's Herbert West-Reanimator, has been announced for PC. The title combines elements of job simulation, exploration, and survival gameplay.
Crimson Desert: Spire of the Stars Puzzle Guide
This guide for Crimson Desert focuses on its puzzles, acknowledging that while the game may not prioritize story, its narrative is slowly and uniquely told. The author compares the exploration-based gameplay to titles like Elden Ring and Minecraft, suggesting that the core appeal lies in discovery rather than plot.
Exploration-Based Survival Horror Game Tache Noire Lands on Steam
Indie studio StitchedCliffs has released the exploration-based survival horror game Tache Noire on PC via Steam. The game features a non-linear structure, adaptive combat mechanics, and multiple choices leading to different endings, all set in the town of Lucenille where players search for missing friends.
Crimson Desert: Dragon Stone Chamber Puzzle Solution
This guide provides a solution for the Dragon Stone Chamber puzzle in Crimson Desert. While the game's story is delivered slowly, the core gameplay loop of exploration and puzzle-solving is highlighted as a primary draw, comparable to titles like Elden Ring and Minecraft.
Ascenders: Beyond the Peak has my attention with vertical turn-based roguelite survival
Ascenders: Beyond The Peak is an upcoming exploration roguelite that blends turn-based climbing with expedition management and permanent consequences. The game features unique rope physics for team connection and challenging moral choices, with an Early Access release planned for Q3 2026 on PC.
Crimson Desert: Traces of Intruder Quest Guide
This guide for Crimson Desert focuses on the 'Traces of Intruder' quest, acknowledging that while the game's narrative is slow-paced, it can become engaging over time. The article highlights that players may be drawn to Crimson Desert for its exploration elements, similar to games like Elden Ring and Valheim.
Tartaros brings Greek Mythology and PS1-styled visuals back into the light
Tartaros is a new puzzle exploration game featuring PS1-styled visuals and a Greek mythology setting. Players control Persephone as she attempts to escape the underworld by solving environmental puzzles using her plant-growing abilities. Developed by Red Spark, the game is planned for a 4-5 hour runtime and will offer a free Early Access period, with a demo available on Steam.
Owlen And The Whispering Woods Takes Flight On Xbox
Owlen and the Whispering Woods, an exploration and narrative game from developer EpiXR Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £8.39. The game invites players to control a small owl, gliding through a tranquil forest to restore balance by collecting memory shards and witnessing the world awaken.
All That Time – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
All That Time is a first-person psychological narrative experience where players explore surreal spaces shaped by distorted nostalgia and solve symbolic puzzles. The game focuses on uncovering stories of people trapped in their memories and finding a way out. A beta sign-up is currently available.
Crimson Desert – 15 Things I Wish I Knew Before Diving In
This guide for Crimson Desert offers 15 tips and tricks to enhance the player experience, covering mechanics like seamless looting and rescuing hostages by holding down the interact button. It also details advanced techniques for gliding, utilizing grindstones and anvils, destroying archer towers with Turning Slash, and saving duplicate weapons for refinement. Further advice includes using banner pikes for vaulting, Force Palm for mobility, finding hidden loot with Memories of Abundance, and efficient combat strategies with Blinding Flash, Focused Light, and Infinite Arrows.
Free Play Days – Find Your Assassin: The Perfect Assassin’s Creed Game Based on Your Playstyle
From April 2-6, six Assassin's Creed titles including Unity, Syndicate, Origins, Odyssey, Valhalla, and Mirage are available for free on Xbox as part of Free Play Days. The article provides recommendations based on player preference for stealth, RPG depth, or open-world exploration. All six games are also heavily discounted during the event, with progress carrying over to purchased copies.
