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Echoes of the End review

Myrkur Games’ Echoes of the End, published by Deep Silver, is the kind of project that feels almost rare these days: a mid-sized, story-driven fantasy adventure that sits comfortably between the blockbuster scale of AAA releases and the stripped-down minimalism of indies. It’s a focused, linear action-adventure with an emphasis on cinematic storytelling, puzzle-solving, and tightly choreographed combat – and while not everything lands perfectly, it delivers a distinctive and memorable journey. Continue reading “Echoes of the End review”

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution review (PS5)

WayForward’s Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is a rare case of a game that feels both like a throwback and a fresh release at the same time. Originally conceived for the Game Boy Advance two decades ago and only now completed and brought to modern platforms, it’s a fascinating mix of retro sensibilities and contemporary polish. On PlayStation 5, the game arrives with smooth performance and faithful pixel art presentation, but its roots in handheld-era design are always evident – both for better and worse. Continue reading “Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution review (PS5)”

Relicbound review (PC)

Relicbound marks an ambitious step for Pakistani developer BT Studios, bringing a third-person shooter that mixes cinematic action with pulpy adventure tropes. Played on PC, it follows archaeologist Jackson on a journey that pits him against the shadowy Eclipse organization in a race for a relic said to control time. It’s a familiar Indy-like setup, drawing clear inspiration from series like Uncharted and Tomb Raider as well, but Relicbound sets itself apart with its emphasis on environmental storytelling and a willingness to experiment with time-based mechanics later in the campaign. Continue reading “Relicbound review (PC)”

NHL 26 preview

Sports games are often defined by incremental improvements, but every so often a new entry aims to push the series into fresh territory. With NHL 26, EA Sports is leaning heavily into player expression and on-ice creativity, emphasizing not just how the game plays but how fans can shape their own style of hockey. Building on the technical foundation of past installments while layering in refined mechanics, expanded customization, and community-focused features, this year’s edition feels positioned to balance authenticity with innovation. Continue reading “NHL 26 preview”

Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War – Definitive Edition review (PC)

Dawn of War – Definitive Edition is less a bold reinvention and more a respectful clean-up of a stone-cold RTS great, gathering the base game and its three expansions under one roof and letting the core design sing on modern PCs. It doesn’t chase novelty so much as it restores pace, readability, and a proper battlefield view, and when the bolters start up you’re reminded how few games make squad skirmishes feel this punchy. Continue reading “Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War – Definitive Edition review (PC)”