#action-adventure

#action-adventure

When the Tomb Raider reboot landed back in 2013, it did something risky. It took an icon who had spent decades as an untouchable, dual-pistol-wielding force of nature, and broke her. Gone were Lara Croft's guns akimbo and her wink-at-the-camera cockiness in favour of a makeshift bow and a desperate, mud-caked struggle to stay alive on the island of Yamatai.

Thirteen years after vanishing at the end of the original game, cursed horror author Alan Wake is trapped in an alternate dimension and determined to write his way out, while FBI agents close in on the mysterious town of Bright Falls. Why we love it: A thoroughly entertaining blend of detective procedural and surrealist survival horror. Read the full review.

When Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is good, it's good. The latest in Nintendo's sci-fi exploration franchise, and the first since Metroid Dread in 2021, Beyond captures the moody sense of isolation and discovery that has been so core to Metroid since it debuted in 1986. Those quiet moments truly make you feel all alone on a harsh alien planet, punctuated by intense action set pieces and some incredible boss fights.

The Uncharted series is one of the best all-around action-adventure experiences you can have in video games.

Shadow Labyrinth plays like a traditional Metroidvania, emphasizing exploration and combat with a hooded swordmaster navigating a maze-like alien world, guided by Puck.

Stellar Blade, a former PlayStation 5-exclusive action game, is set to launch on Windows PC, allowing PC gamers to experience its dynamic gameplay and stunning visuals.

In At Fate's End, players guide Shan through intense family conflicts where combat intertwines with dialogue choices, affecting the narrative and character growth.

"The combination of handing the keys to a classic franchise to a proven indie studio like Lizardcube and the utterly stunning art style had me ready to don the Oboro Clan shōzoku..."

The film is a professional piece of work but ultimately feels soulless, like it was generated by AI using familiar action-adventure tropes and beats.

Mafia: The Old Country is a focused, linear experience that combines quality storytelling, authentic era immersion and a refined take on the familiar Mafia gameplay.