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The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.
early accessPlaystation 5PC WindowsXbox OneXbox Series XMac OS
Embark on a thrilling adventure in Palworld, a game that fuses the fun of creature-collecting with hardcore survival challenges! Build, battle, and bond with your Pals in a vast, dynamic world. Whether you're crafting the perfect base or exploring uncharted territories with friends, every decision carves your path to survival. Are you ready to conquer this wild, whimsical world?
What we like:
Unique blend of creature-collecting and survival
Engaging base-building with the help of Pals
Wide variety of Pals for strategic gameplay
Multiplayer mode to share the adventure
Expansive world full of exploration and challenges
What could be improved:
Combat mechanics and base management need refinement
Playstation 4AndroidIOS iPhonePlaystation 5PC WindowsMac OSXbox Series XXbox OneNintendo Switch
DYSMANTLE is a post-apocalyptic open-world game where you explore a world inhabited by nasty and vile creatures. Craft permanent weapons, tools, outfits, and trinkets, farm plants, cook delicious recipes, and solve puzzles to gain upgrades. With over 99% of everything breakable for materials, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy the bittersweet apocalypse and thrive in a dangerous world.
early accessXbox Series XLinuxMac OSXbox OnePC Windows
Valheim is an epic, Viking-tinged survival-creation game with blocky graphics and a modern twist. You are dropped in a wild forest with runes to guide you on your mission to conjure and defeat supernatural beasts. Players must craft weapons and armor, puzzle out how to summon the beasts, and build structures for shelter along the way.
What we like:
Simple default building system
Instant rebuilding/repairing
Randomly generated 3D universe
Easy-to-read color highlights for structural integrity
Level up abilities by repeating actions
Robust physics engine underlies all actions
What could be improved:
Wonky battling system
Limited traversal over rivers and oceans at this point
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora⢠is a first-person, action-adventure game set in the never-before-seen Western Frontier of Pandora. Get the Aranahe Warrior Pack for free when you play on PlayStation®5.
Playstation 5Xbox Series XXbox OnePlaystation 4PC Windows
Welcome to the world of Fallout 4 - a post-apocalyptic wasteland where every second is a fight for survival. As the sole survivor of Vault 111, you have the freedom to rebuild and determine the fate of the Wasteland. Explore a massive open world, join factions, develop your character with unique abilities, experience stunning graphics, engage in intense combat, and craft an entire settlement. Your choices, your adventure. Welcome home to Fallout 4!
Experience the mystical and intense archery combat in BLACKTAIL, a dark and magical fairy tale world. Play as Yaga, a witch accused of witchcraft, who hunts down foul spirits to unravel your own mystery while deciding the fate of the land. With BLACKTAIL's Morality system, your decisions affect your skills. Discover hidden treasures, collect lost recipes, and brew elixirs to shape your playstyle. Are you ready to become the guardian of the woods or the terror nightmares are made of?
What we like:
Beautiful environment
Interesting story
Unique characters
Great voice acting
Seamless integration of morality system
What could be improved:
Slow controls
Tedious combat
Technical issues
Poor explanation of mechanics
archery
mythology
first-person
crafting
dark
story
exploration
survival
open-world
action-adventure
rpg
boss-fight
combat
humor
fantasy
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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (2025)
Nintendo SwitchXbox Series X/sPC WindowsXbox Series XPlaystation 4Playstation 5Xbox One
"Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.
Playstation 4stadiaPC WindowsXbox OneXbox Series XPlaystation 5
Join the thrilling revolution in Far Cry 6, a tropical paradise under oppressive rule. Explore vast landscapes, engage in intense combat, and liberate Yara from its dictator. With a detailed world, diverse activities, and new features added, it's time to immerse yourself in this exciting adventure.
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In Dig or Die, you are stranded on a hostile planet and must build strong defenses to survive massive attacks each night. Explore, craft, and build intricate structures in a science-fiction world with realistic physics and even a water cycle to manage. With no hunger needs to worry about, the game is all about surviving the night attacks and ultimately building a rocket ship to escape the planet. Experience fast and fun laser gun fights in a procedurally generated environment and a global real-time simulation.
What we like:
Interesting gameplay mechanics
Good difficulty balance
Replayability with randomly generated maps and several game modes
Unique gameplay ideas and concepts
Physics-based gameplay with liquid and structural physics
What could be improved:
Jetpack mechanics are dull
Jumping is not perfect
Limited monster variety and no melee combat or interesting weapons
Physics simulation with buildings can be weird
Exploration and material gathering can get tedious