Survival games tend to pair well with the horror genre, and one of the best examples of this isThe Forestfrom Endnight Games. InThe Forest, players take on the role of Eric Leblanc, who survives a plane crash in a dense forest with his son Timmy. Unfortunately, Timmy is kidnapped by a mysterious man, and so players spend the rest of the game trying to not only survive the elements, but find their missing son as well....
Audiences have seen numerous superheroes on the big screen. Plenty of their cinematic adventures are origin stories, executing the same plot beats time and time again. It can be tough to stand out in such a crowded market. Related:Best Superhero Origin Stories In DC Comics That said, some origins still distinguish themselves. A handful of movies introduce their comic icons in ways unique from their peers. The novelty can come from execution or even the backstory itself....
Atlus unveiled its new RPG titleMetaphor: ReFantazioduring the Xbox Games Showcase 2023.Rumors regarding a new RPG by Atlusthat may be announced at the Xbox Game Showcase 2023 were recently spread around on the Internet, and the rumors have been confirmed to be true. Atlus announcedPersona 3 Reload,Persona 5 Tactics, and a new RPG title and IPMetaphor: ReFantazio. Metaphor: ReFantaziomay seem familiar to those who have been keeping up with its development....
Nintendo’s masterpiece,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, has remained in the spotlight since its release in 2017. The game shook up the traditionalZeldaformula by allowing players more freedom to explore and reducing the number of traditional dungeons. It has its detractors, but withfan theories forBreath of the Wild 2swirling, it is clear that fans are excited for more to take place in this particularZeldatimeline. That sustained excitement has meant sustained sales, as the game has been on an unreal streak on Nintendo’s sales charts....
Call of Duty: Mobileis taking a page out of its console counterpart’s (Call of Duty: Warzone) book by adding some of the game’s popular features. Perhaps the most notable additions are theinclusion of both the popular Gulag mapand the Gunfight game mode as part of season 7. The Gulag has been one ofCall of Duty: Warzone’s many claims to fame, as the idea was unique and mixed up what most battle royale fans were familiar with....
When beginning Jin Sakai’s journey inGhost of Tsushima, players will immediately bear witness to the sadistic cunning of the antagonist, Khotun Khan, the Mongol leader who leads his forces to invade the island of Tsushima. It won’t be long into the prologue mission ofGhost of Tsushimawhere players will cross blades with Khotun Khan, but this rare opportunity to best the villain does not come lightly. Many players who have yet to fight Khotun, or those who have already fallen to his fighting style, might be asking themselves is it possible to beat Khotun Khan inGhost of Tsushima’s opening chapter?...
Konami’sCastlevaniaseries offers some of the most challenging stages in 2D gaming history. When the series branched off into its 3D roots, however, some of the stages became frustrating or repetitive. In the PS2 entries —Lament of InnocenceandCurse of Darkness— stage design became monotonous and lacking in platforming variety. RELATED:Metroidvania: 5 Things Metroid Does Better Than Castlevania (& 5 That Castlevania Is Superior At) Rather than dealing with the woes of repetitive level design, the best and worstCastlevaniastages featured will cover the most exciting and frustrating locales....
In Acodeon’s upcoming car combat gameChaos on Wheels, players select a vehicle of their choice and modify it to their heart’s content, customizing not just its appearance but also a multitude of weapons and armor that can transform the likes of a simple sedan into a vehicle of sheer mayhem. Despite similarities with popularvehicular combat games likeTwisted Metal, gameplay inChaos on Wheelsspices things up with more weapons, environmental hazards, and even turrets as opponents....
The MG42 is one of the most iconic World War II-era weapons that was included inCall of Duty: Vanguard. Unfortunately, like most LMGs in recent Call of Duty games, the MG42 has largely been overlooked by players in favor of lighter, more mobile options. Although the MG42 may initially seem inferior to other options inCall of Duty: Vanguard, players can find plenty of success with it after equipping a few of the most effective attachments and making minor tweaks to their playstyle....
Dark Soulshas made its name through an exceptional storyline with an amplified difficulty in boss fights. One thing that often gets overlooked is the variety of characters players meet along the way, often giving some much-needed breaks in intensity. In the otherwise shadowy setting ofDark Souls 2, side characters fill Drangleic with their humour and charm. RELATED:Ranked: 10 Most Powerful Weapons In Dark Souls Some NPCs also turn out to be fierce allies in battle....
Quick Links Dead Island 2’s Haus DLC takes players to a creepy, cultist mansion as a story expansion to the base game. However, some players who might be eager to return to Hell-A may wonderwhat to expect fromDead Island 2’s Haus DLC, including how long Haus takes to beat and what there is to do in the DLC. Players may also be keen to know how to unlock and playDead Island 2’s DLC, especially as there are several editions of the base game and several different ways for players to access it, depending upon which version of the game they might have....
Summary Not only will players finally get to face off with the Witness inDestiny 2’s long-awaited Final Shape DLC, but players will also encounter several other new enemy types from the Dread faction. Currently, the Tormentor enemy type is the only Dread faction unit that players can encounter inDestiny 2outside a few special boss enemies in Raids and Dungeons, whereas The Final Shape DLC will be adding six new Dread enemies: the Attendant, Harbinger, Husk, Grim, Omen, and Weaver....
On the heels of a successful beta, Blizzard has been candid regarding its thoughts onDiablo 4bringing the series to new heights. Given that the game borrows heavily from the fan-favoriteDiablo 2while also implementing many of the quality of life features and combat flow ofDiablo 3,Diablo 4has potential to be the largest and most immersive title in the legendary dungeon-crawling series. WithDiablo4’s sprawling open-world and day/night cycle similar to that found inDiablo 3, the implementation of a mechanic fromThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildcould bring significant challenge to the world of Sanctuary - The Blood Moon....
