Recent weeks have delivered another wave of DLC releases that highlight just how varied post-launch support has become across the industry. Whether it is expanding a beloved VR staple, revisiting the careful stealth design of a classic tactics-based franchise, or injecting fresh absurdity into an already chaotic management sim, these add-ons all approach the idea of “more content” from very different directions. Mighty Coconut’s Blokhaven course for Walkabout Mini Golf doubles down on atmosphere and environmental storytelling, Claymore Game Studios uses No Man Left Behind to deepen the tension and camaraderie of Commandos: Origins, while Two Point Studios turns artistic expression itself into a management mechanic with Arty-Facts for Two Point Museum. None of these expansions radically reinvent their respective games, but each succeeds by reinforcing the strengths that made the original releases resonate in the first place, offering fans new excuses to spend even more time inside worlds they already enjoy inhabiting.
Walkabout Mini Golf – Blokhaven review (Quest)
Mighty Coconut continues to treat Walkabout Mini Golf less like a live-service release and more like an ever-expanding theme park, and Blokhaven ranks among its most visually inventive stops yet. Built around a toy-block harbor town populated by animated wooden citizens, the course immediately stands out through its sheer density of movement and personality. Boats drift through canals, dock workers bustle around the harbor, and tiny background interactions constantly try to pull attention away from the next putt. The playful construction gives Blokhaven a warm, handcrafted identity that feels distinct even within a game already known for imaginative course design. At times, though, the visual busyness can slightly distract from lining up trickier shots, especially on the harder layout where precision matters more than spectacle.
What makes the DLC especially effective is that it resists the temptation to lean on gimmicks. Rather than introducing exaggerated hazards or arcade-style mechanics, Blokhaven focuses on believable mini-golf design built around slopes, rebounds, timing, and careful angles – but with a fresh visual angle this time. That makes it one of the more approachable recent additions for newcomers, while still leaving room for experienced players to chase efficient lines and low scores. A few par-2 holes are deceptively punishing, demanding near-perfect execution to score well, and some harder layouts can feel a touch unforgiving when tiny mistakes snowball into bogeys. Still, the clean physics and dependable controls on Meta Quest keep frustration low, and Walkabout’s tactile putting remains one of VR gaming’s most naturally satisfying mechanics.
The course, like others before it, also succeeds because it encourages exploration beyond simply finishing eighteen holes. Blokhaven’s fox hunt makes strong use of the environment, hiding clues among the town’s residents and decorative details in ways that reward curiosity without completely stalling progression. The day and night variations help reinforce the sense that this is a living location rather than a static backdrop, while the new cosmetic additions and refreshed quick-match systems further reinforce how polished the overall package has become. Not every addition feels equally substantial, however, and some of the cosmetic extras will likely land as pleasant bonuses rather than must-have features for returning players.
Even so, Blokhaven feels like another easy recommendation for Walkabout Mini Golf owners because it understands exactly what makes the game work in the first place. The course combines accessible gameplay with remarkably expressive world-building, creating an atmosphere that is both relaxing and consistently entertaining to inhabit. While it may not be the most mechanically experimental DLC in the game’s lineup, it compensates with charm, craftsmanship, and an impressive level of environmental animation that constantly gives players something fun to look at between shots. For Meta Quest players especially, it is another reminder that Mighty Coconut remains one of VR’s most reliable developers when it comes to delivering polished, imaginative multiplayer experiences.
Commandos: Origins – No Man Left Behind review (PS5)
Claymore Game Studios continues to lean into the classic strengths of the Commandos formula with No Man Left Behind, a compact but effective expansion for Commandos: Origins that finally explains how the Green Beret ended up captured before the events of the main campaign. Set in occupied France, the DLC mixes rescue operations with sabotage missions tied to a looming German superweapon project, giving the narrative a slightly more personal edge than the base game often managed. While the story remains largely functional rather than deeply emotional, the added focus on the team’s growing camaraderie and the rescue setup helps these missions feel more purposeful than a standard side-story add-on.
Across its four missions, No Man Left Behind stays true to the deliberate stealth tactics that define the series, rewarding patience, reconnaissance and careful synchronization between squad members. The new Radio Operator enemy introduces meaningful tension because failed stealth attempts can quickly trigger reinforcements and turn manageable encounters into chaos, forcing players to prioritize sabotage and communication disruption over direct confrontation. It is an effective addition that strengthens the tactical layer without fundamentally changing the core gameplay loop. At the same time, some objectives lean heavily on environmental searching and clue gathering, which can occasionally slow the pacing and make progression feel more drawn out than necessary. Players who already found Origins methodical may still struggle with stretches that demand extensive trial-and-error experimentation.
On PlayStation 5, the controls remain mostly reliable once the interface clicks into place, though the game still inherits some of the awkwardness that accompanied the main release. Selecting precise commands in hectic situations can sometimes feel fiddly, particularly when coordinating multiple squad members under pressure. Fortunately, the mission design itself compensates with strong environmental variety. The mountainous Auvergne setting delivers tense nighttime forest infiltrations, fortified compounds and sprawling enemy installations that consistently encourage creative stealth routes and careful observation. Visually, the expansion maintains the detailed wartime atmosphere of the base game, while the audio design supports the tension effectively through subtle music cues, sharp alarms and ambient battlefield sounds that reinforce the constant risk of discovery.
No Man Left Behind does not radically reinvent Commandos: Origins, but it succeeds as a focused extension of the experience fans already enjoy. The extra missions provide more opportunities for slow, tactical stealth gameplay, while the new enemy mechanics add just enough fresh pressure to keep veteran players engaged. Some uneven pacing and occasional control frustrations exist, yet the expansion still feels like a meaningful missing chapter rather than disposable bonus content. For players invested in Origins and its brand of calculated infiltration, this rescue mission offers another satisfying excuse to spend hours studying patrol routes, exploiting shadows and carefully executing plans that can collapse in seconds if a single mistake slips through.
Two Point Museum: Arty-Facts review (PS5)
Two Point Museum already excelled at turning dry management concepts into playful chaos, and Arty-Facts may be the expansion that best captures that identity so far. Rather than simply adding a new exhibit category, Two Point Studios uses the art theme to push creativity directly into the management systems themselves, transforming Undee Docks into a gallery where emotional manipulation, bizarre installations, and wildly unpredictable artists all become part of the core gameplay loop. The result is an expansion that feels more inventive than decorative, constantly rewarding experimentation while maintaining the series’ trademark sense of humor.
The standout mechanic is easily the new Art Studio, where artists create original paintings and sculptures influenced by personality traits, learned emotions, and randomised artistic quirks. That system gives the DLC an impressive amount of replayability because exhibits rarely feel identical between museums, and it becomes strangely addictive to see what absurd combinations your staff members produce next. Some artists create charming ghost paintings or elaborate fantasy scenes, while others barely move beyond stick figures and blue squares. Pairing emotional effects with gallery layouts also adds a layer of strategy beyond aesthetics, as certain exhibits can influence visitor behavior, donations, or museum flow depending on how they are curated. At times, though, the sheer number of overlapping systems can make progression feel slightly overcomplicated, particularly once buzz management and staff development begin stacking on top of one another.
Visually, Arty-Facts is one of the funniest expansions the series has produced. The parody artwork consistently lands, whether it’s an absurdly tiny version or food-infused reinterpretations of very famous paintings, or interactive installations that encourage guests to launch themselves into giant paint palettes. Two Point’s exaggerated art style meshes surprisingly well with its spoof versions of real-world masterpieces, and the DLC’s decorative options make it easy to create museums that genuinely resemble curated gallery spaces instead of glorified storage rooms. The audio presentation keeps pace with the lighthearted tone, although the soundtrack remains more atmospheric support than a defining feature. Performance on PlayStation 5 is smooth overall, while the controller interface continues to handle the growing complexity of the game better than expected.
What makes Arty-Facts work so well is that it understands art should feel expressive rather than static. Between the procedural artwork generation, interactive exhibits, performance stages, and huge range of decorative tools, the DLC constantly encourages players to shape museums around personality instead of efficiency alone. There are moments where the management balancing slows the pace slightly, and some mechanics risk becoming cluttered once your gallery expands, but the sheer charm of watching your eccentric artists create increasingly ridiculous masterpieces keeps the experience engaging throughout. Much like the best real galleries, Arty-Facts succeeds because it gives players something memorable to talk about long after the visit is over.