Genre: Action-Adventure, Stealth, Open World

Step back in time to the Golden Age of Baghdad with Assassin’s Creed Mirage! 🤩 Experience the refined stealth gameplay and immersive narrative that defined the early days of the Assassin’s Creed franchise. ⚔️ Play as Basim Ibn Ishaq, a cunning street thief who joins the Hidden Ones and embarks on a journey of discovery and mastery. 🏙️ Explore the vibrant and historically inspired city of Baghdad, from its bustling markets to its opulent palaces. Master parkour across rooftops, utilize a wide array of iconic assassin tools, and eliminate your targets with deadly precision. 🦅 Unravel a captivating story filled with conspiracies and intrigue in this love letter to the classic Assassin’s Creed experience. Are you ready to become a Master Assassin?

Ratings:

• Metacritic Score (Aggregated): 76/100 (Generally Favorable)
• IGN: 8/10
• GameSpot: 7/10

Key Features:

• A Return to the Roots: Experience the stealth-focused gameplay, tools, and structure that defined the early Assassin’s Creed games.
• A Captivating Narrative: Follow the journey of Basim Ibn Ishaq, from a street thief to a Master Assassin within the ranks of the Hidden Ones.
• The Golden Age of Baghdad: Explore a meticulously recreated and historically inspired 9th-century Baghdad, a vibrant and dense urban landscape.
• Master Assassin Skills: Utilize iconic tools like the Hidden Blade, smoke bombs, and throwing knives, and master parkour to navigate the city rooftops with agility.
• Eagle Vision Returns: Utilize Basim’s eagle, Enkidu, to scout environments, mark enemies, and plan your assassinations from above.
• Linear and Focused Experience: Enjoy a more narrative-driven and tightly paced story compared to recent sprawling open-world entries.
• Immersive World: Encounter a diverse cast of characters, engage in side quests, and uncover the secrets hidden within the city.
• Modernized Classic Gameplay: While returning to its roots, Mirage features modern enhancements to gameplay mechanics and controls for a smooth experience.
• Stealth-Focused Missions: Plan and execute assassinations with a focus on stealth, utilizing social blending, disguises, and environmental manipulation.
• Detailed Historical Setting: Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Baghdad during its Golden Age.

Death Relives is a 2025 indie first-person survival horror game developed by Nyctophile Studios. This chilling adventure plunges you into a nightmarish mansion inspired by Aztec mythology, placing you in the shoes of Adrian, a teenager desperately trying to rescue his mother from the grasp of Xipe Totec, the fearsome Aztec god of death and rebirth. The game stands out with its atmospheric tension, blending a gripping narrative with challenging stealth and survival mechanics.

Rating

• Steam User Rating: Very Positive (81% of reviews)

• Metacritic/Critic Reception: Reviews praise its compelling mythological elements, immersive audio, and unique gameplay, though technical issues and uneven pacing are noted.

Genre

• First-person Survival Horror

• With elements of stealth, psychological horror, puzzle-solving, and exploration steeped in ancient mythology

Notable Features

• Aztec Mythology Immersion: Encounter Xipe Totec, the Aztec god, with voice lines performed in Nahuatl, and uncover haunting secrets rooted in real history.

• Smart Enemy AI: Xipe Totec dynamically reacts to player actions, sound, and puzzle completions—keeping tension high.

• Stealth & Survival: Limited tools, realistic survival mechanics, and a relentless supernatural pursuer mean that hiding and strategic evasion are key. Combat is rare and costly.

• Innovative Companion App: Sync your real phone to interact with Adrian’s in-game phone—solve puzzles, receive hints, and get immersive glitch warnings when the god approaches.

• Cinematic Storytelling: Developed in collaboration with film and TV professionals, offering a narrative experience enriched by professional writing and dynamic environmental storytelling.

• Stunning Visuals: Built in Unreal Engine 5, the game delivers atmospheric, next-gen graphics and sound for a truly immersive horror experience.

• Multiple Difficulty Levels: Allows players to tailor the experience (including a no-jumpscares mode for narrative focus)

Death Relives is a must-play for fans of psychological and survival horror, especially those intrigued by Aztec lore. Its innovative gameplay—featuring an omnipresent AI antagonist, companion app integration, and deep ties to mythology—creates an unforgettable and genuinely frightening experience. While some rough edges exist, the rich atmosphere, unique story, and relentless horror make it a standout horror title of 2025

Black Myth: Wukong delivers one of the most polished and visually stunning Soulslike experiences of recent years. With fluid, dodge-focused combat, versatile magical staff mechanics, and formidable boss battles, it captivates action-RPG fans. Though occasional bugs and some level design quirks persist, the immersive Chinese folklore setting and cinematic storytelling make it a must-play.

Rating: 4.5/5

Genre: Action RPG, Soulslike, Adventure

Features:

• Stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals with ray tracing and dynamic environments

• Fast-paced, skillful combat with resource management (focus and mana)

• Transformations and shapeshifting abilities for varied combat styles

• Challenging and diverse boss battles

• Rich storytelling inspired by Journey to the West

• Exploration of expansive mythical landscapes

• Single-player mode with controller support and cloud saves