Tag: Action RPG

Beyond Galaxyland – PC Review
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Beyond Galaxyland – PC Review

Introducing Beyond Galaxyland a retro-futuristic adventure from developer Sam Enright. Their previous first foray into the gaming industry The Greater Good (2018) garnered many great reviews with some saying it was a masterpiece. This game, released on the 24th September 2024, seems to surpass the first in graphics, story, and more. It's available on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch. TO THE STARS AND BEYOND There's definitely a market for these pixelated side-scrolling adventures which are a love letter to games such as Another World, Flashback, Prince of Persia, and more. What games do you have fond memories of playing? Leave a comment and let's get talking. Let's go explore Galaxyland together! Gameplay Beyond Galaxyland tells the tale of Doug an unassuming teen thrown into an adv...
Destiny 2: Episode Revenant Act 1 Review
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Destiny 2: Episode Revenant Act 1 Review

Breaking the Ice Community sentiment around Destiny 2, and its developer, hasn't been the best since the release of The Final Shape expansion. As Act 1 of Episode 2: Revenant starts, is there enough for players to sink their teeth into? Grab your guns and hold fast to your Light, we're going alien vampire hunting. Changing of the Old Ways, yes? Potential story spoilers head for Act 1 of Revenant. Bungie is experimenting with the delivery of seasonal story content in this episode. All narrative content for each act in an episode will be available on launch week. Previously, story content was bulked out with weekly timegates or monotonous filler objectives. This leads to fatigue with story pacing, especially for those within the lore community. Bungie is hopeful this experiment wil...
Necro Story Rises From The Grave
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Necro Story Rises From The Grave

Belgian Indie studio Rablo Games has launched it's new game Necro Story. The light-hearted creature collection RPG is out now on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X/S. Unfortunately PlayStation 5 gamers will have to wait a little longer due to a small delay, but we're sure it's worth the wait! Being a necromancer is not a dead end job Step into the role of a powerful necromancer with a hint of mischief, guided by the ghost of a cheeky white mage. Necro Story is a light-hearted Monster Capture RPG where you’ll delve into the afterlife to save humanity from impending doom. Embrace your dark side and embark on an adventure filled with quirky characters, strategic battles, and plenty of undead antics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2vvSd2xMrY Key Game Features: Master ...
Discover the wonders of Albatroz this November
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Discover the wonders of Albatroz this November

It’s time to pack up for the much-awaited adventure as SOEDESCO and Among Giants announce that the backpacking RPG, Albatroz, will launch on November 1. The game will be available on Steam, as well as in both physical and digital formats for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Albatroz digital edition is priced at £29.99. Whilst the physical edition will be available for a suggested retail price of £39.99. Although if you hurry you can pre-order the physical edition from Amazon UK for just £33.99! And no, that's not an affiliate link, we just like a bargain! It's time to start a new adventure! Pack your bags and get ready to move. Albatroz is a backpacking adventure RPG that invites players to embark on a journey in search of a lost sibling. Follow the story of Isla as she sets ou...
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Sailing Into 2025 Release
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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Sailing Into 2025 Release

Sega of America and Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) studio have announced the newest entry in the Like a Dragon series, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. A modern-day pirate adventure that follows the once-feared legend of the yakuza world, Goro Majima. The game will release worldwide on February 28th 2025. And be available on PlayStation 4/5,  Xbox Series X|S and One, Windows and PC (Steam). Yo ho ho Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a brand-new action adventure that follows Goro Majima across land and sea. One year after the events of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Majima washes ashore on a deserted island amid the scattered remnants of a shipwreck. Unable to remember even his own name, Majima travels across the vast ocean in search of clues to piece together his lost identity, acco...
Orange Season Arriving October
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Orange Season Arriving October

SOEDESCO and Innerfire Studios have announced that their captivating farm-life RPG Orange Season is set for full release on October 24, 2024. Must be the season of the...orange? With your parents' help, you’ve finally saved enough money to buy a plot of land in the charming farmer’s village of Orange Town. Now it's time to make your farmer dreams come true in the charming Orange Town. Grow crops, raise animals, fish, and mine to build a successful and profitable farm. Socialize with the residents by helping them out with quests and forge meaningful relationships that will last a lifetime. However, building a successful farm is no easy task. Growing your crops requires hard work. That’s why it’s important to take a break from time to time by participating in festivals, fishing, explo...
Coromon: Rogue Planet Now Revealed!
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Coromon: Rogue Planet Now Revealed!

After the success of Coromon, which launched to critical acclaim in 2022 and sold over 75,000 copies in its first month, TRAGsoft, alongside independent publishing platform indie.io, is ready to expand its beloved universe with an exciting new spin-off: Coromon: Rogue Planet. Announced during the Monster Taming Direct, this new instalment brings a fresh twist to the popular monster-taming formula. Offering an endlessly re-playable adventure that challenges players to tame monsters, battle powerful bosses, and uncover the secrets of a mysterious planet! Revisit the good old days with monkeys and dinosaurs. Adding another layer to a well-loved classic Coromon: Rogue Planet builds upon its rich legacy inheritance with strategic combat, engaging monster-taming mechanics, and immersive ...
The Plucky Squire Sneak Peek Gameplay Footage
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The Plucky Squire Sneak Peek Gameplay Footage

The long-awaited release of All Possible Futures and Devolver Digital’s The Plucky Squire is almost upon us. And if you're anything like me you're counting down the days until 17th September. That's just 10 short sleeps away! Who is this plucky squire? The Plucky Squire is an epic adventure set across the pages of a beautifully illustrated book - and beyond. The game follows the magical adventures of Jot and his friends. Who are Jot and his friends? They are storybook characters who discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book of course! When the malevolent Humgrump realizes he's the villain of the book - destined to lose his battle against the forces of good for all eternity - he kicks the heroic Jot out of its pages and changes the story forever. Mixing ac...
SEGA Reveals Sonic X Shadow Generations Doom Powers Trailer
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SEGA Reveals Sonic X Shadow Generations Doom Powers Trailer

To celebrate Sega's return to Gamescom 2024, the Sonic team have released a new Sonic x Shadow Generations trailer! It's focused on Shadow's all-new Doom Powers and how they can be used by the player. Harness Shadow's Doom Powers to take on your next adventure From surfing on water to flying over obstacles, the trailer is filled with high-speed gameplay and highlights the new abilities, stages such as Chaos Island from Sonic Frontiers™, and boss challenges fans can expect to play through this fall. Get over the Green Hills to find the Sonic Team at Gamescom You can find the Sonic Team on the Gamescom show floor from August 21 until August 25, where you get an exclusive chance to get hands-on with Sonic x Shadow Generations. You can even snap a quick photo with the Sonic mascot! ...
Broken Sword The Shadow of the Templars Physical Copies Announced
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Broken Sword The Shadow of the Templars Physical Copies Announced

Reanimated and presented in 4k, Red Art Games welcomes players back to Paris in with the physical release of Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged.   Pack your bags, George and Nico are waiting! Set to release early 2025, players can grab their copy for the Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox with a brand new, enhanced version of the genre defining adventure game originally from Revolution Software. It will cost you £34.86 across all platforms. Preorders for the standard edition are open and you can grab your copy here! The legendary Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged unveils its physical versions As a completely revitalised and ‘reforged’ version of the original globe-trotting adventure, players will be taken from the atmospheric avenues of the French capital...