#Action-RPG
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God of War: Sons of Sparta — A Legacy That Weighs Heavy
Sony Santa Monica is back with Sons of Sparta, the latest chapter in a saga that reinvented Nordic action-RPG in 2018. The weight of Ragnarök still lingers in memory, and expectations are sky-high. Does this new chapter deliver on its promises, or is it destined to live in the shadow of its predecessors? Find out after twenty hours wielding the Leviathan axe and traversing the nine realms.
Crimson Desert: Full Review of an Unforgiving Action-RPG
After years of delays and overhauls, Crimson Desert finally arrives. Pearl Abyss delivers a rare action-RPG that blends visceral combat with a dense open world. But behind its ambition lies plenty of rough edges that won't suit everyone. We put it through its paces to see if the wait was worth it.
Granblue Fantasy Relink: The Best Co-op Action-RPG You Slept On
Released in early 2024 to relative indifference, Granblue Fantasy Relink stands as one of the most polished action-RPGs in recent years. Spectacular combat, smooth online cooperation, generous endgame content: CyGames delivered a game that absolutely warrants your attention. With a major expansion, Endless Ragnarok, launching in July 2026 and an open beta coming soon, now's the perfect time to dive into—or return to—Granblue.
Crimson Desert: 5 Million Copies Sold, the Game Redefining Action-RPG
In just a few weeks, Crimson Desert has crossed the 5 million copies sold milestone worldwide. A figure that owes nothing to chance or aggressive marketing—Pearl Abyss simply built a game that answers a deep market hunger. But behind the sales numbers lie deeper questions about what this success reveals about the state of action-RPG in 2025, and what Pearl Abyss has truly accomplished after years of chaotic development.
Enotria: The Last Song — The Rough Italian Souls-Like Hiding Real Gems
Released to widespread indifference in 2024, Enotria: The Last Song is one of those indie games that deserves a second look. Inspired by Mediterranean folklore, this transalpine souls-like bears the scars of its tight budget and its studio's inexperience, but it contains genuinely honest level design and a visual identity you won't see anywhere else. Updates have since healed many of its wounds. Time for a clear-eyed verdict.
Seven Deadly Sins: Origin — The Gacha That Promises Everything and Takes Even More
Netmarble returns to the Seven Deadly Sins license with an ambitious mobile action-RPG, technically polished and packed with spectacle. But beneath the surface generosity lies a gacha system fine-tuned to drain wallets. We logged dozens of hours to settle the question: does quality compensate for predatory monetization? The answer is more complicated than we'd hoped.
Holy Horror Mansion: Level-5 Teases Its Comeback, But Takes Its Time
Announced in late 2024 as the spiritual successor to Yokai Watch and Level-5's next multimedia bet, Holy Horror Mansion resurfaces with some new images and information. No release date, no flashy trailer — just enough to remind us the project exists. Level-5 is playing the long game, and it's starting to show.