Another week, another avalanche of incredible gaming choices. We are just trying to catch our breath here at GameTyrant with so many quality releases. We appreciate the hard work and support of all the developers, publishers, and PR crews behind these games. On with the show!
Titan Quest II (PC, Early Access) came crashing into the scene out of nowhere, surprising everyone with how polished and fully featured it feels for an early access release. This isn’t just a nostalgic callback — it’s a confident step forward for the franchise, packing in deep character customization, rewarding loot cycles, and a combat flow that’s immediately satisfying. ARPG fans will feel right at home, and the level of finish here suggests a team that knows exactly what the genre demands. It’s rare to see a game in this state so early, and even rarer to see one hit the ground running with this much promise.
Heretic + Hexen (PC) is proof positive that Nightdive Studios has mastered the art of bringing classic games into the modern era without losing what made them special in the first place. The remasters retain the dark, foreboding atmosphere and tight level design that made these shooters legends, while smoothing the rough edges just enough to make them accessible for a new generation. Whether you’re revisiting them for nostalgia’s sake or diving in for the first time, both games still absolutely rock — a perfect blend of retro grit and modern convenience that shows Nightdive’s deep respect for the source material.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound (PC) strikes an almost miraculous balance between honoring its retro legacy and embracing modern innovations, making it one of the best uses of a classic license in years. Every slash, leap, and combo oozes precision thanks to slick animation and fast, fluid action that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Longtime fans will appreciate the faithful callbacks to the series’ most iconic moments, while newcomers will be pulled in by the refined mechanics and a level of polish that makes the game feel like it was forged for today’s action landscape without losing its old-school soul.
SOMA (Switch 2) remains a hauntingly brilliant modern classic, delivering a masterclass in atmosphere, storytelling, and psychological horror. The oppressive tension and chilling narrative are backed by incredible audio design that makes every creak and whisper feel threatening, while the philosophical undertones elevate it far beyond simple scares. It’s undeniably scary AF, but the Switch 2’s screen struggles to convey the deep blacks needed for some of its pitch-dark environments — a hardware limitation, not a development flaw. Even so, it’s an unmissable journey that will linger with you long after you’ve put the controller down.
The score is only lesser due to the Switch 2’s subpar screen that should have been OLED from the beginning.
Hellclock (PC) is a one-of-a-kind experience that refuses to blend into the crowded roguelike and ARPG space, thanks in large part to its Portuguese language and cultural touchstones that give it a distinct flavor. Imagine the relentless, room-clearing pace of Hades fused with the loot-driven depth of Diablo, and you’re in the ballpark — only Hellclock adds its own twist to the formula with rich atmosphere and tight, addictive combat. It’s the kind of game that feels immediately familiar yet wholly unique, proving that a bold creative vision can make even well-trodden genres feel new again.
