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You should never be ashamed about looking up solutions in a video game - Reader’s Feature
This reader's feature discusses the common experience of getting stuck in video games and argues that seeking solutions is not something to be ashamed of, using the game Animal Well as a primary example. The author highlights the game's subtle signposting, atmospheric sound design, and challenging puzzles that often require external help or experimentation to overcome. Despite the difficulty, the author found Animal Well to be an admirable and engaging experience that rewards exploration.
WILL: Follow the Light All Achievements Guide
This guide details how to unlock all 35 achievements in the narrative-driven adventure game WILL: Follow the Light. Players take on the role of a lighthouse keeper searching for his missing son, engaging in survival, exploration, and puzzle-solving. The guide lists each achievement and its specific requirements, including secret achievements that involve specific actions or collectibles.
How to Solve the Dollhouse Bloodshed Tea Party Room Puzzle
This guide explains how to solve the Tea Party Room puzzle in Dollhouse Bloodshed, a mandatory step for completing the Giant Doll Head's quest and the game. The puzzle involves matching colored clocks to Roman numerals found in various in-game locations.
How to solve Rathma's puzzle in Diablo 4 during A Blade's Weight
This guide provides the solution to Rathma's puzzle encountered during the 'A Blade's Weight' quest in Diablo 4. Players must interact with three skull altars in a specific order: Dunaxys (Power), Abythos (Hell), and Coruphar (Corruption), based on a Time-Worn Inscription found in the Archive of the Makers.
WheelMates First Public Demo Available Now on Steam with New Location to Explore
The co-op adventure game WheelMates, developed by FireVolt, has released its first public demo on Steam for PC. This demo allows players to explore the Garage area, utilizing new tools and solving puzzles together. The game will also launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Can You Survive THE TAG-ALONG OBSESSION?
The cinematic first-person horror game The Tag-Along Obsession has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC for £20.99. Developed by LuLuDu Tech and published by Eastasiasoft, the game follows a reporter investigating a tragedy at an abandoned resort, blending exploration, puzzle-solving, and stealth mechanics.
Pragmata Xbox Series X Review
Pragmata is a third-person action-adventure game for Xbox Series X where players control Hugh, an engineer investigating a lunar research station. The gameplay blends shooting with a unique real-time hacking mechanic to expose robot enemies' weak points. The game features engaging combat, enjoyable weapon customization, and a well-paced story with impressive visuals.
Dimhaven - The Lost Source Launches on PC in June 2026
Zadbox Entertainment and Blue Brain Games announced that Dimhaven - The Lost Source will launch on PC via Steam in June 2026. This first-person mystery adventure game, developed by the team behind Quern, invites players to explore a forgotten island and uncover its secrets. A free demo is currently available on Steam.
The Elementallis Adventures Hit Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PC
Elementallis, an elemental-driven top-down adventure game, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by AnKae Games and published by Top Hat Studios, Inc., the game features classic exploration, puzzle-solving, and modern mechanics with a story focused on guilt and redemption. Its structure and gameplay loop draw heavy inspiration from The Legend of Zelda series.
The Longest Tale – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Longest Tale, an adventure game featuring four heroes exploring ancient ruins and solving puzzles, is now open for beta sign-ups. Players will uncover a forgotten legend across mythical realms, utilizing strategic combat and adaptive progression. The playtest sign-up is available via a link on the Alpha Beta Gamer website.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss Review – Terror from the deep
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a flawed but interesting first-person investigation game set in 2053, where players explore underwater environments to uncover a cosmic threat. While it features a Lovecraftian narrative and engaging puzzle mechanics reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes games, the experience is hampered by a lack of polish, annoying bugs, and inconsistent mechanics, particularly on the PlayStation 5 version. The PC version offers a more stable experience, but players may need to utilize accessibility options to overcome frustrating elements.
How to solve the Drakesfall Gorge Ancient Ruins puzzle in Crimson Desert
This guide explains how to solve the Ancient Ruins puzzle located in the Drakesfall Gorge area of Crimson Desert. It provides step-by-step instructions to help players overcome this specific challenge within the game.
Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Pragmata?
Capcom's new futuristic action-adventure game, Pragmata, has received a 9/10 review score from Nintendo Life. The game blends fast-paced shooting with intricate puzzle-solving mechanics, featuring protagonists Hugh and Diana. The review praised its hybrid combat system and replay value, calling it an excellent game and a strong Switch 2 port.
Aphelion Gets Brand New Trailer Showcasing The Differences Between its Heroes
DON'T NOD has released a new trailer for their narrative adventure game Aphelion, highlighting the distinct gameplay mechanics of its two protagonists, Thomas and Ariane. Thomas's gameplay will focus on puzzle-solving and deduction, while Ariane's will involve physical traversal. The game is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S this year, though a specific release date has not yet been confirmed.
The Coma 3: Bloodlines Launches on April 30
Dvora Studio and Headup announced that The Coma 3: Bloodlines will launch on April 30, 2026, for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. This installment in the Korean survival horror series features new locations, three playable characters with unique abilities, and concludes the story of Youngho and his friends.
The Coma 3: Bloodlines Aims to Conclude Korean Survival Horror Series on April 30; New Trailer Streaming Now
Dvora Studio and Headup announced that The Coma 3: Bloodlines, the concluding chapter of the Korean survival horror series, will launch on April 30 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The game features 2D side-scrolling gameplay with stealth, puzzle-solving, and narrative exploration, introducing new South Korean-inspired environments and three playable characters with distinct abilities.
The Coma 3: Bloodlines Is Out on April 30th
Dvora Studio and Headup announced that The Coma 3: Bloodlines will launch on April 30th for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. This 2D survival horror adventure concludes the story of Youngho and his friends, featuring puzzle-solving, stealth, and combat elements.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss Review | TheXboxHub
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a first-person sci-fi horror game that focuses on investigation and puzzle-solving, set in the deep ocean. Players control an occult investigator named Noah, uncovering mysteries at a mining station. While praised for its striking visuals and impressive mechanics like clue analysis and sonar, the game can sometimes feel confusing with aimless wandering and a familiar Lovecraftian presence.
Enchanting 3D Co-Op Title Rebranded as Hela: Of Mice & Magic
The 3D co-op title previously known as Hela has been officially rebranded as Hela: Of Mice & Magic by developers Windup Games and Knights Peak. This enchanting adventure, set in Scandinavian-inspired landscapes, emphasizes themes of friendship, discovery, and nature's magic. It is scheduled for release this year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Pragmata launches today on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC
Capcom's sci-fi adventure game Pragmata has officially launched today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The game follows a spacefarer named Hugh Williams and a mysterious android girl named Diana as they uncover the secrets of a silent lunar research station controlled by a hostile AI. Pragmata combines action, puzzle-solving, and narrative elements, with a Deluxe edition and a free demo also available.
