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We deserve better than Legacy of Kain: Ascendance | PC Gamer
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a 2D retro action platformer featuring vertical movement, fluid combat, and vampiric abilities. The game is set in a dark fantasy world with pixel art, animated cutscenes, and an original score by Celldweller. It is scheduled for release on March 31, 2026.
We deserve better than Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a disappointing pixel-art sidescroller that fails to capture the essence of the beloved series. The game introduces a new character, Elaleth, who overshadows established protagonists Raziel and Kain, and features a poorly executed story and inconsistent gameplay. Despite some strong voice acting for Kain, the overall experience is marred by uninspired level design, ugly art, and a lack of identity.
Review: Vampire Therapist (Nintendo Switch)
Vampire Therapist, a visual novel about vampires in therapy, has been released on Nintendo Switch after its initial PC launch. While featuring decent voice acting and graphics, the Switch port suffers from significant technical issues, including incompatibility with the Nintendo Switch 2 and gameplay-halting bugs that make it virtually unplayable. The reviewer hopes for patches to address these problems.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Behind-The-Scenes Trailer
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a 2D retro action platformer featuring vertical movement, fluid combat, and vampiric abilities. The game is set in a dark fantasy world with pixel art, animated cutscenes, and an original score by Celldweller. It is scheduled for release on March 31, 2026.
V Rising Developers announce they are working on a new game in the V Rising setting
Stunlock Studios, the developer of V Rising, has announced that it is working on a new game set within the same dark, gothic vampire world. While details are scarce, the new project aims to explore the V Rising universe in greater depth, potentially leaning into a more RPG-style direction. The game is in its very early stages of development, with the team focusing on building the foundational architecture for their ambitious ideas.
Legacy Of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review - Redeemer And Destroyer
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered offers a significant upgrade to the 2003 game, enhancing visuals, adding a free-floating camera, and improving navigation. While the core gameplay and combat remain somewhat repetitive, the remaster excels in concluding the Soul Reaver saga with strong writing, voice acting, and a wealth of bonus content for fans.
REVIEW - Cabernet - NintendoFuse
Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG where players guide Liza, a newly turned vampire doctor in 19th century Eastern Europe, balancing her urges with her desire to care for townsfolk. Player choices impact Liza's stats and unlock narrative options, revealing political intrigue and corruption. While the game offers an engaging story and unique premise, the menu UI is frustrating on Nintendo Switch.
Vampire Cozy Life Sim Moonlight Peaks Release Date Set
Moonlight Peaks, a vampire-themed life simulation game developed by Little Chicken and published by XSEED Games, will be released on July 7, 2026. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch, PC, and Android devices. Players will embody a vampire in a town populated by supernatural beings, engaging in activities like growing unusual crops and forming relationships.
