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AppWizard

March 5, 2026

Control Resonant is far more of an RPG than I expected, complete with talent trees, stats screens, and build-crafting that wouldn’t feel out of place in a Diablo game

Control Resonant features a new protagonist, a different environment, and shifts from gunplay to melee combat, incorporating RPG mechanics. Players can customize their experience in a hub called The Gap, where they refine combat builds. The combat system allows players to charge supernatural abilities through weapon attacks, creating a cycle of attack and power accumulation. Customization includes a shape-shifting weapon, Aberrant, which offers various forms for different playstyles. Players can equip abilities gained from defeating bosses and utilize extensive talent trees for enhancements. The game includes diverse monsters and aims to provide varied combat experiences, drawing inspiration from action titles like Devil May Cry.

AppWizard

March 4, 2026

Lost Judgement fuses serial killings and a skateboarding detective. You should play it.

Lost Judgment features a narrative centered around a serial killer targeting former school bullies, exploring the consequences of bullying. Players engage in various light-hearted activities such as skateboarding, building battle robots, and participating in dance tournaments, contrasting with the game's darker themes. The storyline follows Yagami as he investigates bullying in a school, focusing on motivations behind crimes rather than just solving them. The game includes rich side activities, such as advising a high school club and participating in competitions, enhancing player engagement. Combat mechanics feature three fighting styles: Crane, Tiger, and Snake, allowing for strategic gameplay. The Kaito Files expansion introduces new combat styles and a substantial storyline. The future of the Judgment series is uncertain due to issues surrounding the actor's image rights and the departure of a key developer.

BetaBeacon

January 2, 2026

Best Mobile Games for 2026

- Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption was released on mobile in 2025, including the original story campaign and Undead Nightmare expansion, priced at .99 or available through a Netflix subscription. - Subnautica also transitioned to mobile, offering a survival adventure set on an alien oceanic planet, optimized for touch controls and supporting controllers, priced at .99. - Persona 5: The Phantom X delivered a mobile-specific RPG experience with gacha mechanics and turn-based combat, maintaining ties to the original Persona 5 storyline, and offering free-to-play mechanics. - Where Winds Meet is an open-world wuxia title on mobile with demanding hardware requirements, featuring cross-progression support and light monetization. - DREDGE brought its Eldritch fishing simulation to mobile, included in Google Play Pass for subscribers, priced at .99. - Cassette Beasts is a premium turn-based RPG inspired by Pokémon on mobile, offering cassette monster collection and combat, priced at .99. - Destiny: Rising brought the FPS MMO experience to mobile for free, with typical NetEase monetization strategies. - Enter the Gungeon and Exit the Gungeon were released on mobile simultaneously, offering bullet hell and platforming gameplay with touchscreen and controller support. - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown combined platforming and Metroidvania elements in a 2.5D action-adventure on mobile, offering offline play and full controller support.

AppWizard

November 30, 2025

Dynasty Warriors Origins has a huge Black Friday discount, bringing the underloved action game to its lowest price

Dynasty Warriors: Origins was launched at the beginning of the year and is currently available at its lowest price ever, with a Black Friday discount of 38%, bringing the price to .39 / £40.29. This offer is limited to one day and expires on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 8 am PT / 11 am ET / 4 pm GMT. The game serves as a prequel and alternative interpretation of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms narrative, allowing players to influence the story through their decisions. It features diverse weapon types and combines traditional musou gameplay with action RPG elements, particularly in boss battles.

BetaBeacon

November 16, 2025

Top 20 Offline Android Games in 2025: Best RPG, Action, Puzzle Titles and More

Dead Cells is a high-speed roguelike action-platformer available on Android as a premium game currently priced at Rs. 413.

AppWizard

October 14, 2025

Grab a free Steam key for Absolum, the must-play roguelike beat ’em up

Developer Dotemu has released a new indie game titled Absolum, which revitalizes the beat 'em up genre with roguelike elements. The game is set in the world of Talamh and features four unique characters, including a magic-wielding humanoid frog. Absolum includes randomized gameplay with various rituals that provide passive bonuses, ensuring each playthrough is unique. The game combines storytelling similar to Hades with combat mechanics reminiscent of Streets of Rage 4 and offers co-op play. Players can enter a competition to win one of three Steam keys, ending on October 17. Copies of Absolum are available for purchase on Fanatical.

AppWizard

September 12, 2025

One of the few games I’ve scored 9/10 is currently free, but it’s not for the faint of heart

Night City is a virtual world showcasing the contrast between advanced technology and poverty. Ghostrunner 2, a sequel to the original game, allows players to explore the streets of Dharma, where they take on the role of Jack, a combat android tasked with dismantling an AI cult. The game features an expansive world, a central hub, NPC interactions, and vehicular combat. Players use an upgradable katana, a shuriken system, and a grapple gun for movement. The soundtrack includes a variety of electronic music that enhances the gaming experience. Ghostrunner 2 received a review score of 9/10 and is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store, alongside Monument Valley 2 and The Battle of Polytopia, until September 18. The developers are also working on a new game titled Valor Mortis.

AppWizard

August 21, 2025

Even if you’re as tired of parrying in action games as I am, pay attention to Onimusha

Miyamoto Musashi, a legendary swordsman, reportedly had his first duel at age 13, defeating a seasoned samurai with a stick. He became known for his numerous victories in duels and significant battles while writing a treatise on swordsmanship. Capcom's game, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, aims to reflect samurai culture and features the likeness of actor Toshiro Mifune, who portrayed Musashi in the 1950s. The game slows down combat, allowing for strategic strikes, and includes unique gameplay mechanics such as kicking tables to incapacitate opponents and using parry and deflect maneuvers against ranged attacks. Onimusha is highlighted as one of Capcom's promising releases for the upcoming year, distinguishing itself from other action games like Devil May Cry and Monster Hunter.

AppWizard

June 3, 2025

Wizards of the Coast inks “exclusive” publishing agreement with Giant Skull

Wizards of the Coast has entered into an exclusive publishing agreement with Giant Skull to produce action titles that emphasize gameplay and narrative depth. Giant Skull, founded in 2024 by Stig Asmussen and other industry veterans, aims to create immersive storytelling experiences and engaging combat scenarios within the Dungeons & Dragons universe. John Hight, president of Wizards of the Coast, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting the team's talent and the strategic evolution it represents for the company. Details about the upcoming titles are currently limited.