Author: Obsidian

If you’re hungry for a brutal, stylish, and intelligent fusion of roguelike tension and ARPG complexity, Hell Clock might be precisely what your dark heart desires. Set against the backdrop of a twisted retelling of Brazil’s War of Canudos, this is not your typical dungeon crawler. It’s a game that combines fast-paced combat, meaningful build diversity, and historical inspiration into a fiery cocktail of challenge and catharsis. Narrative Depth in a Dark Historical Mirror You play as Pajeú, a righteous warrior determined to rescue the soul of his fallen mentor, The Counselor, amidst a world corrupted by undead enemies and…

If Deep Rock Galactic, Risk of Rain 2, and a vat of psychedelic mushrooms had a love child, that game might be called Mycopunk. Developed by the appropriately named Pigeons at Play and published by Devolver Digital, Mycopunk is an early access co-op shooter that throws you and your squad into the heart of a planet-wide fungal meltdown. You’ll exterminate bio-mutated mushroom horrors as a gang of malfunctioning robots armed with makeshift sci-fi gear, strange gadgets, and a whole lot of chaotic energy. It’s weird. It’s janky. It’s brilliant. Let’s break it down. Fungal Extermination for Fun and Profit The…

The Forgotten Realms are calling once again. With the release of Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition, Aspyr Media has breathed new life into a classic 2006 RPG. Based on the iconic Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 ruleset, this re-release brings all expansions, a revamped UI, controller support, and some behind-the-scenes improvements. But does this “enhanced” edition truly earn its title, or is it merely nostalgia in a shinier box? A Return to Faerûn At its core, Neverwinter Nights 2 remains a rich and sprawling CRPG. You play as the Shard-Bearer, pulled into a battle for the fate of Faerûn as a…

A Space Fantasy Adventure That Surprisingly Hits Home EDENS ZERO, developed by KONAMI and based on Hiro Mashima’s manga/anime of the same name, lands as a 3D action RPG that blends fanservice-heavy charm with simple but addictive gameplay. It may not be a technical marvel, but what it lacks in polish, it makes up for in heart, personality, and sheer abundance of content. Whether you’re a die-hard Mashima fan or an anime RPG enthusiast looking for your next fix, this one might surprise you. A Story That Sticks You take control of Shiki and his crew as they travel across…

Available on: Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch | Developer: The Station | Publisher: Coatsink, Thunderful Publishing | Release Date: July 10, 2025 What if city building felt more like solving a puzzle than managing a spreadsheet? What if growth wasn’t about survival or expansion, but creativity and rhythm? ISLANDERS: New Shores answers those questions by stripping the genre down to its purest form: place buildings, score points, and make something beautiful before you run out of space. This isn’t a traditional strategy game. There’s no population count, no money, no enemies, no disasters. Instead, it’s a quiet,…

A WWII Airfield Sim With Ambition and Room to Grow Ground of Aces, developed by Blindflug Studios, is a WWII-themed city-builder-meets-simulation title set in a remote Royal Air Force base during the Battle of Britain. As of July 2025, the game, available in Early Access, sells for $25 and promises players the chance to command, build, and manage an airbase in the midst of war. What it delivers right now is a decent, if underbaked, experience that nails the aesthetic but needs more depth to fully take flight. Building a Base—One Brick at a Time The gameplay loop is a…