All articles tagged with #action adventure
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy shifts the series from stealth to action-adventure, starring Sophia 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem in a newly invented universe inspired by the ancient Minoan world, featuring combat-focused gameplay, a grappling hook, and redesigned level design that preserves the franchise’s visual identity and lore; it releases August 27 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass (Play Anywhere).
Two hours with Marvel's Wolverine on PS5 show Insomniac translating its Spider-Man toolkit into a Logan-centric action game: a Rage meter fuels brutal, satisfying combat, traversal is fast and fluid, and Madripoor exploration sits beside tight storytelling, delivering a distinctly Wolverine experience rather than a Spider-Man clone.
A hands-on preview of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse shows a return to classic Castlevania feel on PS5, starring Rose Belmont (Trevor’s daughter) in a 1499 Paris shadowed by Dracula’s looming resurrection. The game blends traditional series elements with modern design: a large, explorable map, fast and fluid combat with a versatile weapon set, Relics and a tarot-based Arcana system that unlocks spells and abilities, and challenging boss fights. It stays true to the series’ roots while avoiding roguelite mechanics, with rewards tied to defeating bosses and expanding Rose’s powers through tarot cards, culminating in an October 15 release date for PS5.
Ninja Theory unveils a bold new action-adventure for Senua, expanding Hellblade with deeper combat, more traversal and puzzles, and an interconnected-but-linear world set in Purgatory after Hellblade I and II. The 85-strong studio is uniting to deliver a larger, more cinematic experience—new weapons, boss fights, and Focus abilities that let players choose how to approach fights and exploration. It isn’t Hellblade III, but a fresh chapter that leverages the studio’s past while inviting new players, with release planned for 2027 on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), cloud, and PlayStation 5, plus Game Pass and Play Anywhere support.
Bloober Team and Paramount Games Studio announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a mature, story-driven psychological action-adventure set in the Star Trek universe. Players step into Ro Laren’s mind on a mysterious uncharted planet, using Star Trek tech to solve puzzles, explore, and survive as reality frays; the game is coming to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam in 2027.
Epic Games Publishing and genDESIGN reveal gen ATLAS, a single-player open-world action-adventure from Fumito Ueda’s studio, coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via the Epic Games Store, with a Summer Game Fest 2026 trailer introducing a planet-filled world and a towering robot.
SHIFT UP announced Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN, the next chapter in the Stellar Blade universe, introducing a new protagonist Evie; platforms and release date were not announced, and the game will be self-published, continuing the series' stylish action and world-building.
God of War Laufey blends the Norse-era story with the original trilogy’s fast, acrobatic combat, showcasing Faye’s rapid dodge-counter and air juggle while keeping heavy, satisfying hits; the PS5 title has no announced release date yet.
Mina the Hollower is a kinetic, Zelda-inspired action-adventure from Yacht Club Games that fuses smooth burrow-and-jump traversal with precise combat, a sprawling non-linear map of six dungeons, a robust upgrade system, and many secrets to discover. Its pixel art and chiptune soundtrack enhance a modern feel, delivering a standout retro-plus experience that rewards exploration and skill, and remains accessible to players beyond traditional Zelda fans.
Ubisoft's PS5 remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag emphasizes that Black Flag Resynced remains an action-adventure, not an RPG. It updates graphics and combat, adds more stealth options and expanded questlines, and allows HUD customization, while removing progression systems like levels or gear scores. Health/defense bars are optional. Ubisoft reinforces that it's a solo, narrative-driven experience, with a July 9, 2026 PS5 launch and more details on combat, stealth, and naval gameplay due in May.
New Tales and Madagascar-based studio Red Raketa announced Kalanoro, a colorful action-adventure inspired by Malagasy folklore, launching this summer on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam. You play Kalakely, a cute Kalanoro who travels Lemuria to recruit legendary musicians, build a band, and overthrow tyranny, blending platforming, hair-powered combat, mini-games, and a hand-drawn world powered by Unreal Engine.
Pragmata on Nintendo Switch 2 is a strong port that fuses a puzzle-based hacking system with action shooting, driven by the relationship between Hugh and Diana. It runs smoothly on Switch 2 in both handheld and docked modes thanks to VRR, with a striking sci-fi aesthetic and a versatile weapon/hacking loadout. While some boss fights feel tedious and there are a few visual compromises, the game remains momentum-heavy for its 10–15 hour runtime, earning a 9/10 and setting up the potential for a new Capcom franchise.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story offers a lean, momentum-driven open-world action experience with weighty combat and satisfying driving, anchored by a tight daily-job loop and a strong 90s noir vibe. While its focused scope keeps pacing tight and helps the game feel polished for its scale, it can feel repetitive and light on content, with some PC optimization quirks and animation polish not matching bigger budgets.
Purple Ray Studio has announced Koshmar: The Last Reverie, a fast-paced single-player action-adventure set in a dream/nightmare realm inspired by central Europe and Victorian aesthetics. Players control Violet, a teenager who traverses lucid dreams, fights Nightmare Rifts with strategic combat and equippable items, solves puzzles, and makes choices that affect her sanity and the story. The third-person roguelike/RPG blends dark, stylized visuals with world-building and mood-driven mechanics, and is slated for unspecified consoles and PC via Steam in 2027.
VIVIX unveils Artificial Detective, a third-person action-adventure about a robot detective in AD 2846 who teams with a human girl and a loyal robodog to uncover why humanity vanished. The game emphasizes companion-driven progression, hacking, environmental manipulation, and detective-style investigation across a decopunk city, launching for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC in 2027.