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Hypersect Casts A Spell With New Never’s End Combat Demo | Console Creatures
Indie studio Hypersect has released a combat demo for their upcoming tactical RPG, Never's End, on Steam. The demo showcases the game's unique heat-based magic system, which allows players to manipulate environmental elements and enemy status effects. Never's End, featuring character art by Masayoshi Nishimura and music by Doseone, is also slated for a PlayStation 5 release later this year.
Tactical comedy adventure from makers of cult hit Once Upon a Jester, ‘Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime’, launches on Switch & PC March 16th
Bonte Avond and offbrand games announced that Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime will launch on Nintendo Switch and PC on March 16th. This tactical comedy adventure features frog battles, music, and voice acting from creators like Lilypichu and Ludwig. The game is described as a whimsical adventure for fans of Thank Goodness You’re Here and Night in the Woods.
Prelude: Dark Pain's New Trailer Dives Into Dynamic Battlefields
Indie developer QUICKFIRE GAMES and publisher Firesquid released a new trailer for their Tactical RPG, Prelude: Dark Pain, during The Mix Spring Showcase. The game, featuring a unique dark art style and dynamic battlefields, is set to launch in Early Access on PC this Summer. Players can wishlist the game on Steam and join the official Discord.
Those Who Rule 2, a Tactical RPG Inspired by Balkan History
Solo developer Eldin Turulja announced Those Who Rule 2, a turn-based tactical RPG inspired by the history of the collapse of Yugoslavia. The game features deep combat mechanics, extensive character customization with branching classes, and narrative choices that impact the campaign. The developer aims to explore the stories of ordinary people navigating national collapse.
Tactical RPG “Never’s End” Debuts Groundbreaking Environmental Combat in New Demo on PC
The tactical RPG Never's End, developed by Hypersect, has released its first public demo on PC via Steam. The demo showcases the game's environmental combat system, which allows players to manipulate heat to affect the battlefield, and features character designs by Masayoshi Nishimura and music by Doseone. Never's End is slated for a 2026 release on PC and PlayStation 5.
Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime set for Nintendo Switch release
Offbrand Games and Bonte Avond have announced that Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime will be released on Nintendo Switch on March 16, 2026. The game is described as a comedy, music, adventure, and tactical frog battler, featuring voice acting from notable internet personalities.
The PC game releases we're most excited about in March
March 2026 is set to be a busy month for PC game releases, featuring a variety of genres including the extraction shooter Marathon, the open-world action RPG Crimson Desert, and the horror remake Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake. Several other titles like Slay the Spire 2, Death Stranding 2, and SAND: Raiders of Sophie are also slated for release, alongside various game development events and Steam sales.
Bite Sized Reviews: Veterum
Veterum is a dark fantasy tactical RPG that offers a more forgiving experience than Battle Brothers, despite its challenging turn-based combat. Currently in Early Access, the game features procedurally generated maps, quests, and battles, with a focus on sandbox gameplay and army management. The title also boasts impressive modding capabilities and environmental interactivity in its combat system.
A Deep Tactical RPG Hidden Inside a Cat Breeding Simulator – Expert Game Reviews
Mewgenics is a unique tactical RPG that blends cat breeding and roguelite mechanics with a bizarre, humorous aesthetic. Despite its unconventional premise, the game offers deep tactical combat, engaging breeding systems, and extensive content, rewarding experimentation and adaptation. While the juvenile humor and interface can be polarizing, it stands out as a compelling and chaotic experience.
Mewgenics Review
Mewgenics is a roguelite tactical RPG where players breed cats, equip them, and send them on dangerous adventures. Developed by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, the game features deep strategic combat, a chaotic humor, and a vast number of items and abilities. Despite the high mortality rate for its feline protagonists, the game offers significant depth and replayability, earning a score of 9 out of 10.
The History of Portable Tactical RPGs, Part 1: Game Boy (1989–2003)
This article analyzes the history of tactical RPGs on Nintendo's Game Boy and Game Boy Color platforms, from 1989 to 2003. It details how the hardware's limitations and features influenced the genre's development, highlighting key titles like Super Robot Taisen and Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monster GB, and discussing the scarcity of officially translated games.
Lost in Fantaland heads to Switch Oct. 9th, 2025
Game Source Entertainment announced that Supernature Studio's board-style deck-building adventure game, Lost in Fantaland, will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 9, 2025. The game combines strategic card mechanics and board game elements, challenging players to survive in a randomized fantasy world through tactical card RPG gameplay.
The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games
This article ranks the top 50 games available for the Nintendo Switch 2, released in June 2025. The list includes a mix of new titles and enhanced ports of existing games, with Mario Kart World topping the sales charts and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Hades II receiving the highest critical ratings. Many Switch 1 games are playable on the Switch 2, with some offering paid upgrade packs for enhanced features.
What to play in August: the best games of the month
August brings a diverse lineup of games across various genres, including strategy, crime simulation, and RPGs. Players can dive into titles like City of Gangsters, Humankind, and King's Bounty 2, or experience narrative-driven adventures such as Twelve Minutes and Road 96. The month also sees the release of cooperative shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite and the highly anticipated Psychonauts 2.
50 Best Game Boy Advance Games Of All Time
This article ranks the 50 best games released for the Game Boy Advance, celebrating the system's 25th anniversary. The list covers a wide variety of genres, highlighting the GBA's significant contribution to handheld gaming. It also touches on the system's history, sales figures, and which games are available on Nintendo Switch Online.
