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Order of the Sinking Star review for Nintendo Switch 2
Order of the Sinking Star is a highly recommended puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch, offering over 100 hours of content with a unique blend of traditional puzzles, RPG elements, and an interconnected overworld. Despite some minor technical issues with the rewind feature, the game's creative design, varied challenges, and solid presentation make it a standout experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
PS5 Users Can Play Acclaimed 2025 Action Game for Free via PlayStation Store
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners can download a free demo for SNK Corporation's upcoming fighting game, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The trial includes six playable characters and limited access to modes like Arcade and Classic Versus, with no online play. The full game, priced at $19.99, features RPG elements and a larger roster.
Nighthawks review – a series of vignettes that sometimes excel but more often falter
Nighthawks is a vampire RPG that attempts to explore themes of connection amidst isolation, inspired by Edward Hopper's painting. While some narrative vignettes are outstanding, the game often falters due to pacing issues, underdeveloped characters, and a lack of meaningful RPG mechanics. The overall experience is described as an uneven sketch rather than a cohesive picture.
Tokyo Walled City looks set to fill the Deus Ex-shaped hole in my life
Tokyo Walled City, an upcoming immersive sim from developer Grim Ronin, shows promise for fans of the Deus Ex series. The game features stealth action, RPG elements, and survival horror in a cyberpunk setting inspired by Kowloon Walled City and Blade Runner. While a release date is not set, it will launch in early access.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis isn't even out yet, but already it feels like an old relic - in all the wrong ways
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the original Tomb Raider, is set to release next year but already faces criticism for its implementation of modern RPG elements like skill trees and crafting. While the game visually captures the spirit of the original and introduces some new combat and traversal mechanics, the article argues that these additions, along with features like a scanner and QTEs, feel outmoded and detract from the core Tomb Raider experience.
Marvel's Wolverine-trailer går igenom spelfunktioner och platser
A new trailer for Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine showcases gameplay features like enemy scanning and combat abilities, as well as various locations including Shinjuku, Japan, and Madripoor. The game, which is a linear action title rather than an open world, has gone gold and is set to release on September 15.
The Witcher 3 Remastered lets you ignore everyone's least favorite RPG mechanics
CD Projekt Red is enhancing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with a remaster that includes visual upgrades and a new 'Bard's Ballad' accessibility suite. This suite allows players to disable or modify mechanics like item weight, durability, and underwater sections, aiming to make the game more approachable for players with limited time or attention spans. The remaster will be a free upgrade for existing owners and includes the original expansions.
Steam’s Free Zombie Survival Games: 5 Picks To Download Right Now
This article highlights five free-to-play zombie survival games available on Steam, including Unturned, Zumbi Blocks 2, Walking Zombie 2, and No More Room in Hell. These titles offer various gameplay experiences from open-world scavenging and crafting to first-person shooting with RPG elements and cooperative survival horror.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is 'Reimagining' The Series' Original Game With a Focus Meter, Skill Tree and Herb Brewing
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is a reimagining of the original game, introducing RPG elements such as a skill tree, herb brewing, and a new focus meter. This new installment aims to blend classic Tomb Raider action with modern gameplay mechanics.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the first game, is getting RPG skill trees, crafting mechanics and a 'focus meter'
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the original game, will introduce RPG skill trees, crafting mechanics, and a 'focus' meter for Lara Croft. Developed by Flying Wild Hog, the game aims to make Lara feel more agile and dangerous with new mechanics that allow for time manipulation and buffs from collected herbs. These changes, along with the return of dual pistols and other weapon types, represent a significant departure from the 1996 original and have drawn mixed reactions from the community.
Hololive Dreams: How the Development Team Used RPG Mechanics to Create a Giant Rhythm Game
Hololive Dreams is a mobile rhythm game that incorporates RPG progression mechanics. The game features over 150 songs and 50 VTubers, aiming for an accessible experience.
Golf 5 MAX – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Golf 5 MAX is a fast-paced arcade golf game inspired by 1990s style, featuring RPG-like character progression and online multiplayer for up to four players. The game includes various modes like Time Attack and Birdie or Bust, and is available for PC via a beta demo on Steam.
I have FOMO for the worst era of Cyberpunk 2077
The author expresses a sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) regarding the original, more complex mechanics of Cyberpunk 2077 at launch, particularly concerning tiered clothing and cyberware systems. Despite enjoying the current polished version, they reflect on how the initial design offered a more challenging and engaging RPG experience that they wish they had encountered firsthand.
Star Wars Zero Company is more XCOM than RPG, as dev confirms there's no branching story or romances: "This is still a turn-based tactics game at its heart"
Bit Reactor has confirmed that Star Wars Zero Company will not feature branching story paths or romance options, emphasizing its core identity as a turn-based tactics game. While there will be minor story moments influenced by squad composition, the overall narrative remains linear. The studio, comprised of former XCOM developers, is focusing on strategic gameplay over extensive RPG elements.
One of PS5's Most Promising Open World Games Is Finally Being Showcased in August
The promising open-world shooter RPG No Law, developed by Neon Giant, will be showcased at Gamescom in August by publisher Krafton. The game, set in a cyberpunk future, features ex-military protagonist Grey Harker and is expected to receive its most in-depth look yet at the event. A release window has not been announced, but a 2027 release is speculated.
G SQUAD IN THE LINEUP FOR JUNE STEAM NEXTFEST
Vigorous Games has announced that their handcrafted autobattler, G Squad, will be featured in the upcoming Steam Next Fest. The game combines strategy roguelite and RPG elements with a unique art style and synth soundtrack, aiming to provide an approachable strategy experience on PC.
Return to the Paperverse: HELLCARD II Unveils Dark New Adventure and Deep RPG Overhaul in Latest Trailer Reveal
Publisher Skystone Games and developer Thing Trunk revealed a new trailer for HELLCARD II, showcasing the "Blackmail Manor" chapter and expanded RPG mechanics like persistent gear and character stats. The co-op deckbuilding sequel, launching on PC and consoles in Q3 2026, introduces a living storybook experience where player choices influence the narrative.
Breathedge 2 launches this August
Breathedge 2 is set to launch in Steam Early Access in August 2026, with a PlayStation 5 version planned for a later release. Developer RedRuins Softworks confirmed the window during The MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026. The sequel will expand on the original's space survival and dark comedy with larger-scale adventures, crew recruitment, and RPG elements.
2022 Hidden Gem PS5 Action Game Half Price on PS Store
The cyberpunk action-adventure game ANNO: Mutationem, developed by ThinkingStars, is currently available for half price on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. Originally released in 2022, the game features a blend of 2D and 3D visual styles and has recently received updates including a Boss Rogue mode and a new difficulty option.
Mago: Hyperdelicious Edition coming to consoles
Mago: Hyperdelicious Edition, an upgraded re-release of the retro 2D platformer Mago, is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 in late 2026. This edition includes a new post-game world called Dream World with new bosses and mechanics, an "Easy Mode," and an Auto Run feature. The game features pixel art, RPG elements, and a journey through 8 diverse worlds with unique mechanics and bosses.
