action-adventure game Archives

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

Here’s what’s happening in PC games this week

- Drop Duchy: A game merging Tetris mechanics with kingdom management. - Best Served Cold: A murder mystery visual novel set in a speakeasy in an alternate history European city. - Among Us 3D: A game focused on betrayal among friends. - Deck Of Haunts: A deckbuilding game set in a maniacal mansion. - Paradox Interactive is hinting at a new title, codenamed "Project Caesar," possibly a new installment in the Europa Universalis series. - The Midnight Walk: A first-person horror game featuring unsettling doll heads. - Revenge Of The Savage Planet: A sequel to a sci-fi action-adventure game with cooperative gameplay. - Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall: A kingdom management game inspired by Slavic folklore. - Sonic Rumble: An entry in the Sonic franchise with mixed reception. - Anoxia Station: A strategy game with a petrochemical horror theme, inspired by Frostpunk.

AppWizard

April 24, 2025

PC Gamer magazine’s new issue is on sale now: Vampire: The Masquerade

PC Gamer features an exclusive look at The Chinese Room's RPG, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, including gameplay and developer interviews. The issue also covers Raccoon Logic Studios Inc.'s game, Revenge of the Savage Planet, showcasing new alien worlds and screenshots. Additional content includes a humorous piece on Surgeon Simulator, a group test of rapid trigger keyboards, a revisit of Crysis, a new diary series for Bloodlines, a guide for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II mods, an exploration of SCP: Secret Laboratory’s chat features, survival strategies for Atomfall, and a look at Half-Life 2 RTX. Issue 409 is available in stores and digitally.

AppWizard

April 16, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Atom RPG, Ailment, Eight-Minute Empire, more

- Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is discounted by up to 3. - Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2 are priced at a reduced rate. - Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus has reached its lowest price of the year. - Unlocked Google Pixel 9 and Pro devices have discounts of 0. - Featured apps on sale include: - Atom RPG - Ailment - Eight-Minute Empire

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

South of Midnight review

A Southern Gothic action-adventure game titled "South of Midnight" is set to be released on April 8, 2025, with a price of £35. It is developed by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. The game is not multiplayer and was reviewed on Windows 11 Pro with an RTX 4080, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and 64GB RAM. The protagonist, Hazel Flood, navigates a world filled with supernatural elements and emotional depth, reflecting the complexities of life in the Deep South. The gameplay features combat that unfolds at a leisurely pace, intertwined with themes of healing and resilience. Hazel's journey emphasizes understanding and acknowledging pain, with encounters with spirits that represent trauma. The narrative challenges players to confront historical wounds and fosters a sense of connection and compassion.

AppWizard

April 2, 2025

Best April 2025 games releasing on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC

- The Last of Us Part II Remastered is set to release on PC on April 3, 2025. - South of Midnight will launch on Xbox and PC on April 8, 2025. - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is scheduled for release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on April 24, 2025. - Days Gone Remastered will be available on PS5, PC, and as a digital version for PS4 on April 25, 2025. - Forza Horizon 5 will be released on PS5 on April 29, 2025.

AppWizard

March 16, 2025

Dreams of Another adds PC version

Developer Q-Games is set to launch their third-person action-adventure game, Dreams of Another, on PC via Steam in 2025, alongside its PlayStation 5 version that will support PlayStation VR2. The game features innovative mechanics where destruction leads to creation, set in a dream-like environment using point cloud rendering technology. Players will follow two characters, the Man in Pajamas and the Wandering Soldier, exploring their imaginations and life experiences. Key features include a poetic narrative, humorous commentary from sentient objects, and an experimental soundtrack composed by director Baiyon. New trailers have been released to showcase the game.

BetaBeacon

March 11, 2025

Upcoming Mobile Games for Android and iOS in March 2025

- Upcoming mobile games for Android and iOS in March 2025 include Draconia Saga, Songs of Conquest Mobile, DC: Dark Legion, DARKEST DAYS, Racing Master SEA, and Steel Paws Netflix.

AppWizard

March 10, 2025

Physics-based action adventure game Rootbound announced for PC

Brainlag Games, a German studio founded by former Piranha Bytes developers in 2024, has announced its project Rootbound, a physics-based action-adventure game set to launch on PC via Steam in 2026. Players will take on the role of a plantling on a quest to save its home from a mysterious blight. The game features exploration of the handcrafted island of Akara, where players can learn about an ancient civilization, solve puzzles, and fight monsters. Key elements include a sentient backpack that assists players, the use of crystals for campfires and torches, and the dangers posed by rain associated with the blight. Players will encounter both enemies and friendly characters during their journey.

AppWizard

March 5, 2025

Blades of Fire is a God of War-style action game coming to PC from the creators of Metroid Dread, and it’s almost definitely a spiritual successor to Severance

MercurySteam has announced its new action-adventure game, Blades of Fire, set to launch on PC on May 22. Players will control Aran de Lira, a warrior tasked with defeating an evil queen who can turn metal into stone, complicating his reliance on steel weaponry. The game features a limb-targeting combat system and draws inspiration from Severance: Blade of Darkness, with similarities in character design and gameplay mechanics. The trailer has garnered attention for its impressive graphics and dynamic gameplay.

AppWizard

March 1, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Ubisoft specials, a massive charity bundle, and more

The Epic Games Store is offering a free copy of Mages of Mystralia until March 6, after which Them's Fightin' Herds will be the next free title. Itch.io has launched the California Fire Relief Bundle, featuring over 400 games for wildfire relief, including notable titles like Tunic and Octodad: Dadliest Catch. The Humble Store is promoting the Indie Allies 2025 bundle, which includes ten games for a minimum price. Split Gate 2 is currently in an open alpha test, and Expeditions: A MudRunner Game supports cooperative play for up to four players. The GOG store is running DRM-free sales with discounts on Disney publisher titles and stealth games. Availability and pricing may vary by region.