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16 Games Like The Last Of Us That Will Invade Your Mind In 2025
AppWizard
April 22, 2025

16 Games Like The Last Of Us That Will Invade Your Mind In 2025

The Last of Us and its sequel, The Last of Us Part 2, have significantly impacted video gaming through their storytelling and post-apocalyptic narratives. They feature deep character interactions, stealth gameplay, and horror elements, leading to a successful HBO adaptation. The gaming landscape includes many titles that echo the themes and mechanics of The Last of Us, focusing on deep storytelling, intense gameplay, and horror experiences. A curated list of 16 games and franchises captures various aspects of these experiences, contributing uniquely to gaming narratives.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered review
AppWizard
April 4, 2025

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered review

The Last of Us Part 2 features a narrative that explores themes of vengeance and the moral dilemmas of violence, focusing on characters Abby and Ellie who are caught in a cycle of revenge amidst conflicts involving the military junta FEDRA, the Washington Liberation Front, and the Seraphites. The game introduces several enhancements in its recent PC release, including ultrawide support, HDR, enhanced graphics options, improved accessibility settings, and a new “speech to vibrations” feature. It also includes new gameplay modes such as a guitar-playing feature for Ellie and a roguelite mode called No Return, which emphasizes strategic resource management in randomized combat encounters. Despite its rich audiovisual presentation and engaging combat, the game has faced performance issues on PC, particularly with an RTX 3060 Ti, and its narrative has been criticized for being clichéd and for its handling of violence and power dynamics. A day-one patch is expected to address some of these performance concerns.
I played the notoriously ratings-board-ravaged Manhunt 2 and was quite glad for the censorship actually
AppWizard
March 17, 2025

I played the notoriously ratings-board-ravaged Manhunt 2 and was quite glad for the censorship actually

Rockstar Games was highly productive in the past, releasing over two titles each year, including notable games like Manhunt 2, Vice City Stories, Bully, GTA 4, and Midnight Club: Los Angeles. Over eight years, they produced four interpretations of Los Angeles, including GTA 5, San Andreas, and LA Noire. Manhunt 2 became a cultural artifact, generating controversy that influenced its marketing and public perception, particularly after being linked to a teenage murder incident. This led to significant censorship of the game before its release, resulting in a less graphic version. The PC version remains the only platform with the original takedown animations, while the PSP version offers a more sanitized experience. The audio elements of the game contribute significantly to its horror experience. The absence of a scoring system in Manhunt 2, which was present in the original, diminished player engagement. The game's narrative was perceived as predictable, and the character Danny Lamb appeared passive. Manhunt 2 is noted as one of the last pure stealth experiences from a major studio, marking a shift in the genre towards action hybrids.
Rise of the Ronin review
AppWizard
March 14, 2025

Rise of the Ronin review

Rise of the Ronin, an action RPG set in the Edo period developed by Team Ninja, is now available on PC for £40 after its successful launch on PS5. Players have reported performance issues such as fluctuating frame rates and slow-motion movement, particularly in crowded areas, which detracts from the gameplay experience. The game features layered combat mechanics and a narrative focused on the final days of the Shogunate, where players rid villages of bandits and develop connections with NPCs. Despite initial smooth gameplay, performance deteriorated during missions, leading to inconsistent experiences. While some players have enjoyed smooth gameplay, many have faced optimization issues, raising concerns about the game's overall quality and the effectiveness of an upcoming patch from Koei Tecmo to address these problems.
An $8 cooperative horror game is rocketing up Steam's top sellers list: 'Never occurred to me Lethal Company was missing physics until I played this'
AppWizard
March 2, 2025

An $8 cooperative horror game is rocketing up Steam’s top sellers list: ‘Never occurred to me Lethal Company was missing physics until I played this’

REPO is a game focused on repossessing items from eerie environments, surpassing the sales of Civilization 7. It allows six players to cooperate as whimsical, googly-eyed pedal bins, featuring a voice chat that animates their mouths. The game includes a physics engine enabling players to lift each other for navigation and comedic moments. Stealth mechanics allow players to hide from monsters by squashing their characters. It has received nearly 2,000 positive reviews on Steam. Currently in early access, REPO is being developed by semiwork and includes three worlds, 19 enemies, 29 equipment items, and eight player upgrades. It is available for £8.50 with a 20% launch discount.
Skyrim stealth archers and NCR Ranger wannabes rejoice: I'm 45 hours into Avowed's hardest difficulty as a glass cannon gunslinger and I've loved every minute of it
AppWizard
February 14, 2025

Skyrim stealth archers and NCR Ranger wannabes rejoice: I’m 45 hours into Avowed’s hardest difficulty as a glass cannon gunslinger and I’ve loved every minute of it

Avowed is a wizard-themed game that features unique spells and action-oriented gameplay, inspired by Pillars of Eternity. Players can utilize various spells, including the Pull of Eora, which creates an anti-gravity vortex to ensnare enemies. The game allows for a ranger-style playstyle, where players can engage in stealthy combat as a pistol-wielding archer. After over 45 hours of gameplay, the ranger build proves effective even on the challenging "Path of the Damned" difficulty. Combat is dynamic, with enemies exhibiting impressive tracking abilities, requiring active engagement. The game includes unique weapons, such as flaming swords and lightning pistols, and features companions like a spirit bear that can deal significant damage. Avowed combines elements of traditional RPGs with exhilarating shooter mechanics, catering to players who enjoy stealthy sniper gameplay.
My number one piece of advice for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle players is to do each zone's main quest first to unlock game-changing upgraded disguises as early as possible
AppWizard
December 6, 2024

My number one piece of advice for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle players is to do each zone’s main quest first to unlock game-changing upgraded disguises as early as possible

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle features trial-and-error stealth mechanics that can frustrate players, especially as enemy counts increase. The game includes a disguise system that helps minimize stealth engagement outside main missions, with players receiving a free disguise at the start of each open-world zone and the chance to unlock a more effective version as they progress. Superior disguises are linked to the advancement of the main quest, with each zone containing an underground boxing ring side quest that requires the advanced disguise. Players may encounter obstacles like one-way or locked doors, which can be discouraging. Focusing on the main quest can unlock areas of the map and provide access to better disguises. The game encourages players to activate disguise quest markers early and prioritize the main quest to enhance their experience. While the brawling mechanics are enjoyable, the non-social stealth can feel tedious, and players may prefer more freedom in solving puzzles and breaking codes.
Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream - Official Gameplay Trailer | PC Game Show: Most Wanted
AppWizard
December 5, 2024

Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream – Official Gameplay Trailer | PC Game Show: Most Wanted

The trailer for the single-player game set in the city of Eriksholm showcases its stealth mechanics and storyline. The protagonist, Hanna, is a young orphan searching for her missing brother, aided by allies Alva and Sebastian. The game, titled Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream, is scheduled for release in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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