Tras sorprender a jugadores de todo el mundo con su lanzamiento en formato digital, el estudio italiano Jyamma Games está orgulloso de anunciar que Enotria: The Last Song ya está disponible en versión física para PlayStation 5 y Xbox Series X con las siguientes ediciones:
Edición Standard – PlayStation 5 y Xbox Series X
Edición Deluxe – PlayStation 5: incluye el juego base, un conjunto de apariencias de armas, un conjunto de objetos consumibles en el juego, un libro de arte y una banda sonora digital
La versión física incluye todas las actualizaciones realizadas por el equipo de desarrollo desde el lanzamiento hasta la fecha, incluidos los preajustes (posibilidad de crear tres conjuntos de equipo que se pueden cambiar con un solo botón) y el conjunto de movimientos que cambia el juego (posibilidad de utilizar los movimientos empleados por algunos de los jefes del juego). Las últimas notas del parche también incluyen varias mejoras en la calidad de vida:
En este juego de RPG y acción que hace del folclore italiano su punto central, los jugadores tienen la tarea de subir al escenario y romper la maldición conocida como Canovaccio, forjando alianzas y enfrentándose a máscaras mundialmente conocidas, como Pulcinella, Arlecchino y Pantalone.
Esta versión de Enotria: The Last Song incluye todas las mejoras y actualizaciones introducidas por el equipo de desarrollo desde su lanzamiento hasta la actualidad, conformando una experiencia que satisfará tanto a los recién llegados al género como a los jugadores experimentados en busca de un nuevo desafío.
Mejoras en el Gameplay
Se ha actualizado el conjunto de movimientos de la mayoría de las armas:
Las armas comunes presentan ahora conjuntos de movimientos más sencillos y directos. Las cadenas ahora difieren entre clases y entre armas de la misma clase.
Las armas raras pueden incluir nuevas acciones, así como ataques que autoinfunden el arma con un elemento específico durante el ataque.
Las armas épicas introducen principalmente un nuevo moveset o un hechizo especial dentro de las cadenas de ataque.
Las armas legendarias presentan un conjunto de movimientos completamente nuevo.
La rareza de todas las armas se ha ajustado para reflejar estos cambios.
Las estadísticas de las armas se han ajustado mejor a su rareza y a las nuevas acciones que proporcionan.
Audio
Se han actualizado los sonidos ambientales de Falesia Magna.
Se han añadido nuevos sonidos ambientales en Litumnia.
Arlecchino ha recibido nuevos efectos de sonido de ataque.
Se ha mejorado la experiencia de audio inmersiva con una mezcla de audio actualizada.
Se ha introducido nueva música de lucha contra jefes para: Maja, Moretta, Gondolero, Arlecchino y el combate de élite de Litumnia.
Las nuevas pistas de música incluyen:
Música de los créditos
Música de la pantalla de inicio de PS5
Música actualizada para:
Música de los créditos
Menú principal del juego
Force of Change
Lucha contra Veltha
Lucha contra Pulcinella
Combate de élite contra Quinta
Combate de élite contra Falesia
Se han mejorado otros efectos de sonido del juego.
Uno, ninguno y cien mil. Estas son las caras de Enotria: The Last Song, el juego de rol y acción en el que el jugador asume el papel de un personaje que lleva a la vez una y mil miradas, como en la novela del dramaturgo Luigi Pirandello. Aquí, inmerso en un verano perpetuo, el «Bel Paese» toma el papel de musa y fuente de inspiración, mostrando sus ambientes soleados, en agudo contraste con otros videojuegos del mismo género.
De Arlecchino a Pulcinella, pasando por Colombina y Pantalone, la cultura y el folclore se entrelazan con el argumento del juego, en el que una plaga conocida como Canovaccio ha sometido a los habitantes de Enotria, obligándoles a asumir un papel y repetir el mismo guión sin cesar, exactamente como en una obra de teatro.
Y como en una obra de teatro también la jugabilidad cambia en función del rol: el protagonista es, efectivamente, un Sin Máscara, pero tiene la habilidad de llevar las que dejan los enemigos derrotados para replicar sus habilidades y cambiar sus estadísticas.
Esta mecánica de juego, unida a una de las más de 120 armas disponibles, garantiza una sensación continua de descubrimiento y otorga a los jugadores la libertad de abordar los duelos con los Autores como mejor les parezca: estos formidables jefes son lo que se interpone entre ellos y el epílogo de la aventura.
A los jugadores les espera la ardua tarea de cambiar la suerte de Enotria y salvar a sus habitantes abrazando su destino y convirtiéndose en la Máscara del Cambio.
Sobre Enotria: The Last Song
Enotria: The Last Song es un RPG de acción souls-like ambientado en un mundo ficticio basado en el folclore y la cultura italianos. El juego se presenta como souls-like, pero a diferencia de otros títulos pertenecientes al género, se desarrolla en un mundo representado con los colores del verano italiano, lo que lo convierte, como al estudio de desarrollo Jyamma Games le gusta describirlo, en un «alma de verano».
Enotria: The Last Song está ambientado en el continente del mismo nombre, en el que varios países y culturas prosperaron de diferentes maneras, hasta que todo se vino abajo. La maldición de los Canovaccio ha comenzado a extenderse por las tierras, privándolas de sus habitantes y de su papel para hacerlas parte de su espectáculo.
En un mundo vaciado de alma, tu misión será devolver todo a los días de gloria, enfrentándote a muchos enemigos y conociendo a quienes estarán ahí para ayudarte en tu búsqueda, los creadores del Canovaccio en las primeras tierras y aquellos que les sirven.
Habrá muchos obstáculos en tu camino: derrota a jefes y enemigos con más de 100 armas diferentes, 45 hechizos, modificadores de defensa y mucho más. Con más de 150 millones de combinaciones posibles de edificios, la personalización de la experiencia será ilimitada.
Características principales:
Un Souls de verano – Enotria es una tierra preciosa y soleada, inspirada en la naturaleza italiana, que esconde oscuros secretos tras su fachada luminosa. Desentrañar los misterios de este mundo espectacular está en tus manos.
Tantas máscaras y un rostro – Ponte las máscaras de tus rivales caídos para interpretar sus papeles y crear nuevos modos de juego, cada uno con sus fortalezas y sus debilidades. Alterna entre hasta tres conjuntos personalizables cuando quieras.
La Senda de los Innovadores – Amplía las posibilidades de juego con un extraordinario conjunto de talentos en la Senda de los Innovadores. Imbúyeles talento a las máscaras para crear combinaciones en una sola pantalla, disfruta de un sistema único que hace que crear estrategias y adaptar el estilo de juego a cada situación sea más fácil que nunca.
Flexibilidad sin igual – Elige estratégicamente qué máscara usar para enfrentarte a los peligros de Enotria y alterna entre hasta tres conjuntos cuando quieras. Cada uno te permite probar un estilo de juego distinto, sin la carga de modificar atributos o habilidades.
Alteración de la realidad – Utiliza el poder de Ardore para alterar la realidad de forma dinámica. Alterna estratégicamente de un estado ambiental a otro para resolver enigmas, revelar secretos, atravesar un mundo en decadencia y ganar una ventaja estratégica en el combate.
Liberación del potencial – Desarticula la postura del enemigo para asestarle una estocada devastadora, que te otorgará el potenciador Despertar. Elimina rivales en cadena y cambia de máscaras para modificar las recompensas que recibirás a fin de estar bien preparado para enfrentar a tus oponentes.
Requisitos Mínimos (720p/30/Bajo):
Requiere un procesador y un sistema operativo de 64 bits
Gráficos: NVIDIA GeForce 2080 o AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT o INTEL Arc A770
DirectX: Versión 12
Almacenamiento: 50 GB de espacio disponible
Sobre Jyamma Games
Jyamma Games comenzó su andadura en Milán, Italia, en septiembre de 2019 como un estudio independiente de desarrollo de videojuegos con apenas una docena de desarrolladores jóvenes y entusiastas. Jyamma ha lanzado cuatro títulos para dispositivos móviles: Hi-Ball Rush, Matchy Catch, Cowzuuka y Go Down.
Por el camino, el estudio ha ido reuniendo habilidades y talento de algunas de las mejores empresas del sector de los videojuegos, y hoy cuenta con más de 65 asociados en varios países. Bajo la dirección de algunos veteranos de la industria, Jyamma Games ya ha puesto en marcha el proyecto AA llamado Enotria: The Last Song, un juego de rol tipo souls que abraza la cultura italiana, reproducida en un mundo extremadamente diverso y con una jugabilidad dinámica.
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The latest entry in the Trails RPG series, Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon launches on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC later this Fall. Publisher NIS America has not yet announced a specific release date, but fans who are eager to secure their copy can preorder Trails Beyond the Horizon now. If you plan to add a physical copy to your collection, there's the $60 Trails Beyond the Horizon Deluxe Edition and a $100 Collector's Edition, both of which include the game and a few exclusive extras.
Trails Beyond the Horizon Preorder Bonuses
No preorder bonuses have been announced yet, but considering the Deluxe and Collector's Editions include a selection of extras--and the Collector's Edition, in particular, is likely to sell out--it's worth preordering them soon to ensure you get all the goodies. We will update this section if any preorder bonuses are announced.
The Trails Beyond the Horizon Deluxe Edition is the only physical version of the game available to preorder. It includes a boxed copy of the game plus a mini art book and a download code for a digital soundtrack, all for just $60. It's available to preorder on PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch.
A Trails Beyond the Horizon Collector's Edition is also available exclusively from the NIS America store. It includes everything from the Deluxe Edition, plus a steelbook case, a physical copy of the soundtrack, an acrylic clock and standee set, and a collector's box.
Trails Beyond the Horizon is the third game in the Trails Through Daybreak arc, which kicked off a new story arc in the long-running series, making it a good jumping-on point for anyone interested in checking out the massive Trails franchise for the first time. You'll need to catch up on Trails Through Daybreak and Trails Through Daybreak II before playing Trails Beyond the Horizon--but that's an easier task than jumping back to the very beginning of the series. Both Daybreak games are available at Amazon.
The game that kicked off the long-running Legend of Heroes RPG series is getting a remake with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, which launches on PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC on September 25. The game is an all-new version of the original Trails in the Sky, remaking the PS3 and PS Vita game with full 3D high-res visuals, new voice acting, and overhauled gameplay. Whether you're a long-time fan of the series wanting to revisit the classic entry in a new way, or are looking to experience it for the first time, you can preorder physical copies now at Amazon and Best Buy.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Preorder Bonuses
No preorder bonuses have been announced for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. We'll update this section if anything is revealed ahead of launch.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter standard edition is the only version of the game announced so far. Physical PS5 and Nintendo Switch preorders are available at Amazon and Best Buy. Digital preorders are also available.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a remake of Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky. It will return players to where the long-running Trails series began. The game follows adoptive siblings Joshua and Estelle Bright, who join the Bracers peacekeeping organization. They're soon caught up in an international conspiracy and must join forces with various other characters to thwart a deadly coup. While it will maintain the same plot as the PS3 version, it uses the same engine as the latest entry in the series, Trails Through Daybreak, and will feature an all-new English voice acting class. There will also be a long list of gameplay changes, the most notable being the inclusion of two battle systems--one is a revised version of the original version's turn-based combat, and the other is a real-time system, and you'll be able to swap between on the fly.
Fighting game fans who want to upgrade from a traditional controller to a premium fight stick--or an all-button fight pad--can get the popular Victrix Pro FS or FS-12 for their all-time lowest prices. Both models retail for $400, but Woot's Spring Video Game Sale drops those prices down to $220 for the FS Arcade Stick and only $170 for the leverless FS-12. The traditional stick is up for grabs in purple and white, but the deal on the 12-button model only includes the purple edition. The white variant was previously available for $180 but has since sold out.
Are you ready to solve the Sanctum Sigil Puzzles in Blue Prince? There are eight of these in the game, and they're all found in the same general area. However, the clues you need are scattered all over the estate. Our guide has all the solutions, but be forewarned that there will be spoilers ahead.
How to solve the Sanctum Sigil Puzzles in Blue Prince - Sigil Puzzles guide
The Sigil Puzzles are found in the Inner Sanctum of the Underground. You reach this area as part of general progression to arrive at Room 46. You're then asked to head down below so you can open the last lever for the Antechamber. That particular lever is also surrounded by eight doors.
To unlock each door, you need to have a Sanctum Key. You can use a key on any door, though it's better to just move from left to right. Moreover, once unlocked, each door remains open for future runs.
How does the Sigil Puzzle work?
Every room in the Inner Sanctum has a large mechanism at the back. You can also interact with a dial that switches multiple parts of the mechanism:
The mechanism has a symbol in the center known as the core. As such, we'll just refer to each Sigil Puzzle by its core.
The first (topmost) dial changes the inner shapes (motes).
The second dial changes the dividing lines or rays.
The third dial alters the number of motes and rays.
The fourth dial (the one at the very bottom) switches the outermost symbols (border).
If you have the correct pattern, you can press the button to see if you got it right.
Clues for the Sigil Puzzle: Part 1
The clues for the Blue Prince Sigil Puzzle can be found all over the estate. Here are a couple of examples:
More clues can be found if you look closely at various objects:
A book called Realm and Rune can be purchased from the Bookshop, and you can request it in the Library. It tells you about the functions of the mechanism.
The passports found in the Vault deposit boxes contain a sigil diagram, too.
If you unlock the Lost and Found floorplan, you might see a broken piece of a full sigil on the shelf.
In any case, we do recommend searching for these tidbits. However, you can also keep scrolling down if you want to see all the solutions for the Blue Prince Sigil Puzzles. Again, we're going to tackle the diagrams found in the rooms from left to right.
Sigil 1: Plate
Inner motes: 5x chips
Rays: 3x Byzantine crosses
Border: Small and large opaque circles
Sigil 2: Pentagon
Inner motes: 8x double triangles
Rays: 4x Byzantine crosses
Border: Wavy lines
Sigil 3: Mountain
Inner motes: 5x square boxes
Rays: Lightning strikes
Border: Spiky triangles
Sigil 4: Hourglass
Inner motes: 5x flowers
Rays: 3x triple rods
Border: Horizontal and vertical lines
Sigil 5: Heart
Inner motes: 8x triple vertical lines
Rays: 4x skewers
Border: Alternating reversed triangles
Sigil 6: Cap
Inner motes: 8x control pads
Rays: 8x singular straight lines
Border: Hollowed circles
Sigil 7: Jigsaw
Inner motes: 8x Nordic sun wheel--i.e. circles with bars and dots
Rays: 5x wavy curved lines
Border: Tire treads
Sigil 8: Diamond
Inner motes: 4x double triangles (bottom half)
Rays: 5x smooth curved lines (upper half)
Border: Shaded boxes
Sigil Puzzle reward
Congratulations! You've completed the Inner Sanctum Sigil Puzzle in Blue Prince. You'll receive the Trophy of the Sigils for your efforts. Moreover, don't forget some interesting stuff from each of the rooms:
There are Mora Jai color boxes--i.e. mini puzzles--that you can open. Doing so nets you an Allowance Token to boost your starting gold.
There are also various paintings depicting Herbert's travels around the world. While you won't be boarding a plane with him anytime soon, these paintings and the letters he left behind are clues for the next puzzle: Eight Realms in Eight Days.
A surreal adventure filled with wonders and mysteries await you in Blue Prince. If ever you feel stuck or lost at any point in time in your playthrough, don't forget to check our Blue Prince guides hub.
After launching in 2023 as a Nintendo Switch exclusive, the joyful platformer Disney Illusion Island is now coming to PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on May 30. The port has been rebranded to Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey & Friends, and it now comes bundled with two previously released DLCs and a new DLC featuring Scrooge McDuck. Preorders are available now at major retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy. The PS5, Xbox, and PC versions of Disney Illusion Island are $10 cheaper than the Switch version. Plus, physical editions come bundled with a cool extra.
Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey and Friends Preorder Bonuses
Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey & Friends
Physical editions of the game come with an exclusive poster, though it’s only available while supplies last. This isn’t listed as a preorder bonus, but since inventory is limited, reserving a copy of the game is the best way to grab one before it disappears. The poster appears to be a universal bonus available at most retailers. We've verified it's bundled with purchases at Best Buy and GameStop, though double-check the listing if you're purchasing from other vendors.
The 7800+ is one of two retro Atari consoles on sale for all-time low prices at Woot. You can also grab the emulation-based Atari 400 Mini for only $80 (was $120).
Video game collectors, aspiring gaming historians, and those with who have a special place in their hearts for Nintendo's Game Boy should check out Amazon's deal on this comprehensive encyclopedia. Aptly titled The Game Boy Encyclopedia, the 320-page hardcover book features all 1,100-plus games for the original Game Boy and GBC that released in the West. Amazon's discount drops the price of the $43 reference book to only $26, which is the best deal we've seen so far.
If you like reading about major moments in the history of video games, we'd also highly recommend reading The History of the Game Boy, which finally received an English translation last year.
Written by veteran video game journalist Chris Scullion, The Game Boy Encyclopedia looks at every game released in the West for both the Game Boy (~580 games) and its 1998 successor, the Game Boy Color (~560 games), which tallies up to around 1,150 games total. Inside the book, each game is covered with screenshots and trivia factoids, resulting in a comprehensive, though unofficial, look at the system over its long and storied run.
If you're looking for some more gaming history, you can check out Scullion's other books on other influential video game consoles and their libraries. You can complement the GameBoy book with the NES, SNES, and N64 Encyclopedias. The SNES book also includes section dedicated to the Nintendo's biggest flop, the Virtual Boy, and its small 22-game library. All three books are available now in hardcover and paperback.
Nintendo's long-awaited Switch 2 system finally arrives on June 5, and the company is ushering it in with two marquee titles. Just a few weeks after the console hits the market alongside Mario Kart World, Nintendo will release Donkey Kong Bananza, a brand-new adventure game starring the iconic, banana-loving ape.
Bananza marks the first full 3D Donkey Kong title in over 20 years, and it's a stunning showpiece for the new system, featuring impressive visuals and fully destructible environments that DK can pummel with his earth-shattering punches. Nintendo will undoubtedly share more details about the game in the weeks leading up to its launch, but in the meantime, here's a roundup of everything we know so far about Donkey Kong Bananza.
Woot’s Spring Video Game Sale is now live, offering steep discounts on all sorts of gaming hardware and accessories--plus a selection of Switch, PS5, and Xbox games--through April 30. Many products from premium brands like Razer, Turtle Beach, Logitech, and more are on sale at some of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen. The company is owned by Amazon, meaning Prime members benefit from free shipping, and you can shop with peace of mind knowing you’re buying from a trusted retailer.
To help you navigate all the savings, we’ve put together a list of the best gaming accessories and hardware deals. You’ll find options for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC, and mobile, so consider refreshing your setup this spring with a cheap new accessory.
Best Gaming Accessories and Hardware Deals at Woot
Compatible with PC and mobile, the PowerA OPS v3 Pro is now available for cheap. Along with three-way trigger locks, four mappable back buttons, and a sleek design, the gamepad offers a bunch of RGB lights so you can personalize its appearance.
You can pick up the Backbone One Controller (2nd Gen) and a carrying case for one of the best prices we’ve ever seen. Offering support for USB-C, it’s the ideal companion for Android or iOS gaming. There’s also a 3.5mm jack and support for passthrough charging. Best of all, this 2nd Gen version is compatible with most phone cases, so you won’t have to remove your phone from its case to use the controller.
Compatible with USB-C smartphones, the Razer Kishi V2 is another great controller case for mobile gaming. Along with responsive buttons and a compact design, it’s powered by the Razer Nexus app for added functionality. You can even remap touchscreen controls to the gamepad when playing on Android, allowing you to use the gamepad with many titles that are listed as “touchscreen only.”
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Wireless Controller (Xbox and PC)
$150 ($200)
The Wolverine V3 Pro rarely sees discounts like this, making it an excellent time to scoop it up. The wireless controller features anti-drift Hall Effect sticks, four mappable back buttons, adjustable trigger actuation stops, and responsive Razer Mecha-Tactile Action Buttons, and supports both Xbox and PC.
Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition Wired Controller (Xbox and PC)
$70 ($100)
Like the look of the Wolverine V3 Pro controller, but need something a bit cheaper? Then check out the wired V3 Tournament Edition, which offers many of the same features but at a much lower price point--especially while it's just $70 at Woot. It connects to your PC or Xbox console via a 10-foot USB-C.
This retro-styled gamepad offers six large face buttons, a D-Pad, two triggers, and a 3.5mm headphone jack, along with the Xbox Guide, Menu, and Sharing buttons from the standard Xbox controller. You can also save three profiles to the controller and swap between them on the fly. It supports USB-C connections on Xbox and PC. PC users can access the 8BitDo Ultimate desktop app, which allows for further layout customization.
One of the cheapest controllers at Woot right now is the Horipad Turbo SL Wired Gamepad for PC. Along with a quirky design, you’ll get two programmable back buttons, the option to store five layout profiles, and buttons for Turbo and Turbo Hold. Note that this does not feature gyro controls or rumble, but at just $12, it’s a pretty decent choice for most games.
The popular Victrix Pro FS is getting a huge discount right now, bringing it to just $220, which is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the arcade stick. It features Sanwa Denshi buttons and a Link 2 joystick for reliable inputs, a durable exterior chassis, and support for mods. It's compatible with PS5, PS4, and PC, and it includes extra PlayStation-specific buttons and a touchpad for navigating the menus on PS5 and PS4.
Victrix Pro FS-12 Leverless Arcade Stick (PS5, PS4, PC)
$170 ($400)
The Victrix Pro FS-12 is a leverless variant of the arcade stick--meaning it swaps out the joystick of the Victrix Pro FS for four additional buttons for directional inputs (Up, Down, Left, Right). It's also available at an even bigger discount than the joystick version. Beyond that, the FS-12 is essentially the same as the other model, including support for PS4, PS5, and PC.
EPOS H6 Pro Wired Headset (PS5, PS4, Xbox, and PC)
$50 ($179)
Compatible with Xbox, PS4, PS5, and PC, this wired headset is just $50--that's a staggering $129 price cut. Built with a slim, detachable microphone, custom-tuned speakers, and a sleek black design, it’s an easy recommendation at this new low price point.
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro Wireless Headset (PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, PC, and mobile)
$120 ($330)
The ultra-popular Turtle Beach Stealth Pro wireless headset is just $120 in Woot's sale. Two different formats are available at this price point--but you’ll find options that support just about all modern platforms, including PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, PC, and mobile. It features high-end 50mm drivers, a crisp noise-canceling boom microphone, swappable 12-hour battery packs, and comfortable leatherette ear cushions.
Razer Kaira Pro Wireless Headset (PS5, PC, mobile)
$90 ($150)
Though it’s built to look like a PS5 accessory, the Razer Kaira Pro Wireless Headset also works with PCs and mobile devices, and connects wirelessly via the included USB-C dongle. It features 50mm drivers, a supercardioid microphone with noise cancelation, and up to 30 hours of battery life per charge.
This officially licensed Xbox wireless headset features a cool black and green design, can last up to 30 hours on a single charge, and has a detachable microphone. The earcups also rotate 90 degrees and feature LED lights. It connects to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One connections via a 2.4GHz wireless dongle for lag-free audio.
Star Wars fans can pick up the sleek Mandalorian A30 Special Edition Wireless Headset for super cheap right now. Compatible with PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC, and mobile, it’s a versatile companion for all your gaming needs. It’s also quite powerful, thanks to 40mm drivers and a boom mic for crisp communication.
JLab Talk Pro USB-C mic features three condensers and support for four directional pattern modes, making it great for recording podcasts, game streams, or musical performances. There are also plenty of settings you can tinker with to find the best performance for your needs.
Built for iOS and Android, this tiny clip-on microphone excels at cancelling out ambient noise. Coupled with support for the Razer Streaming Mobile app and an included fur windsock for use outdoors, and you’ve got a great streaming companion for just $40.
Turtle Beach VelocityOne Racing Wheel and Pedals (Xbox and PC)
$300 ($650)
The heavy-duty VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System features a premium wheel with force feedback, customizable throttle, brake, and clutch pedals, and a cool race management display that shows details of your setup. It's compatible with Xbox and PC.
If you don’t need something quite as extreme as the VelocityOne, take a peek at the ThrustMaster TMX. Built for Xbox One and PC, it gets you a two-pedal set, a force feedback racing wheel, and up to 900-degree rotation for added steering precision.
Play retro Atari games on modern TVs with the Atari 7800+ console. Not only can this play many original Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges, but it also comes with a brand new game, Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest. You’ll get a new CX78+ Gamepad too, which is a recreation of the old controller from the 80s.
Along with 25 preinstalled games and an included CX40 Joystick, you can play older content you own via a USB flash drive. This is essentially the best way to play old Atari games (from the 400, 800XL, and 5200), and since this is one of the best prices we’ve seen, it’s an excellent time to check out the popular retro machine.
There are few gaming franchises more successful than Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto. The franchise has become a cultural phenomenon, and while few games can truly replicate the experience of pure GTA, there are plenty of games like GTA that can satisfy the desire to play something similar. Whether you enjoy the driving aspect of GTA, the heists, or the freedom, there are other games that offer a comparable experience.
Few games offer everything that GTA does, but every game on this list features a gameplay experience that matches something you might enjoy about one of the titles in the GTA series. However, most games on the list are similar to GTA in that they offer freedom to have fun and cause chaos in an open world.
Below, you can see the list we've put together that encompasses the best games you can play if you're looking for something similar to GTA. As a note, this list is in no particular order and primarily includes games that are easily playable today. For more, check out our look at games like Skyrim.
Red Dead Redemption 1+2
Developer: Rockstar Games
Release Date: May 18, 2010 / October 26, 2018
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Action Adventure
How else could we kick off this list? The Red Dead Redemption series is also developed by Rockstar Games, and it's much more than simply "GTA in the Old West." While you'll find plenty of the same elements from GTA in RDR, including a large open world, criminal activity, and tons of heists, the stakes are raised when it comes to characters and storytelling. There are few better-told stories in gaming than the ones in Red Dead Redemption, especially in the sequel. Each game has a large cast of characters that evolve as the story goes on. This develops over the course of dozens of fantastic missions and several incredible locations, including Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Old West.
Dubbed the unofficial GTA "clone," the Saints Row series is beloved by many gaming fans for its authenticity, freedom, and unique style of gameplay. While it's true the game does take clear inspiration from GTA, the games do enough to distinguish themselves to warrant your playtime. In particular, the second Saints Row is widely considered to be the series at its best. You're able to make a character of your own design and are sent off on your own in a large open world straight from the start. You can acquire weapons and vehicles of mass destruction, complete dozens of story or side missions, and essentially do whatever else your heart desires. The story doesn't really compare to anything told by Rockstar Games, but it's engaging to the point that you'll want to see the end credits roll.
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Imagine a huge open world, and then add a grappling hook plus a wingsuit to the mix. That's essentially the entire selling point behind Just Cause 3, which features the best combination of the GTA and Just Cause series. The third installment is set in a tropical paradise that's been overrun by a dictator. You play as Rico Rodriguez and your goal is to create as much destruction on the 2,000-square-kilometer map as possible. That's not a hyperbole either, as the game features a scoring system for how many structures you destroy at a given location. Using your grappling hook and wingsuit, you can acquire dozens of weapons, equipment, and vehicles to aid your destruction goals while navigating the world in a fast-paced and extremely entertaining way.
As a note, the entire Just Cause series is fantastic and the three additional games deliver a similar experience to the third installment.
Watch Dogs is another series that was dubbed a GTA clone, but it has more going on than that. Watch Dogs 2 takes the hacking element the Watch Dogs series is known for and cranks it up a notch. You can hack just about anything in the beautiful recreation of San Francisco that you want. This includes streetlights, cars, phones, cameras, and everything in between. What separates the sequel from its predecessor is the exploration and characters; San Francisco provides hundreds of activities to take part in that don't just boil down to fetch quests. Along the way, you'll meet a vast cast of characters that enrich the story and experience through quirky dialogue and humorous interactions.
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC
Genre: Action Adventure / Driving
Mad Max didn't get nearly the attention it deserved when it was released in the summer of 2015. Years later, though, many players discovered what they missed out on, which was a terrific driving game set against the backdrop of the Mad Max universe. While the game does center around driving, which is its strong suit, there's plenty of hand-to-hand combat to provide some on-foot action. The game features Arkham-style combat, so you can perform combos, finishers, and chain targets together with a melee weapon. There are guns as well, but you'll find ammo is difficult to come by. Perhaps the most underrated aspect of Mad Max is the story, however. The start of the game sees your "Magnum Opus" vehicle stolen from you, and your goal is to get it back by any means necessary. Mad Max is a roughly 20-hour game, but those hours are jam-packed with action, intrigue, and downright fun gameplay.
One of the more underrated gaming franchises over the past decade is Mafia. While it might look like another GTA clone at first glance, there's a ton of depth to each game. However, if you want the full Mafia experience, you have to go with the third installment. Mafia III features some of the best third-person combat you'll find in an action-adventure game and crisp driving mechanics as well. The story is also not to be overlooked and takes you on a journey of revenge and gut-wrenching decisions. Mafia III is set in an open world, but the map is compact, allowing for exploration without overwhelming you with its size. You could also play Mafia I and II, but you don't need to play those games to understand what's happening in Mafia III.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Genre: RPG
Cyberpunk 2077 is different from GTA in many ways, including its RPG mechanics and mission structure. However, it's also extremely similar in ways that will appeal to GTA fans. You have absolute freedom to do whatever you want in a large, bustling city that also features massive, lawless outside areas. If you get into trouble, police in Cyberpunk 2077 will hunt you down to the ends of the earth following several updates to the AI. Cyberpunk 2077 features extremely memorable characters, a wild and thrilling story, and some of the best graphics ever seen in a game. You can be anyone and do anything in Cyberpunk's Night City, giving you perhaps even more freedom than in a GTA game.
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Genre: First-Person Shooter
At their core, GTA V and Payday 2 are quite alike in some key ways. Payday 2 foregoes the open world of GTA games in favor of focusing on completing heists, which were arguably the best part of GTA V--if those were your favorite part, then Payday might just scratch that itch.
Critically, you can complete Payday 2's heists with up to three other players. The heists are dramatically varied, offering vastly different experiences every time you suit up as one of the Payday crew. The gunplay in Payday 2 is solid and you have dozens of weapons and equipment to choose from for your next heist. A sequel, Payday 3, is also now available, though a variety of complaints have driven much of the fanbase to return to Payday 2, which remains popular after more than a decade.
Platforms: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PC
Genre: Action Adventure
Bully is another Rockstar Games masterpiece, but it's incredibly different from anything else it's put out in the past 20 years. The game is set around 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins, who is attending the Bullworth Academy boarding school. Playing as Jimmy, you have to live life as he would, which means going to class, causing trouble with classmates, and paying the price for any misdeeds. As the name of the game suggests, there's quite a bit of bullying going on at this school, and it's mostly directed at Jimmy. Your main goal in Bully is to push back against the bullies and navigate the school in the best way you can. Bully features fantastic characters, hilarious gameplay, and can be extremely relatable. While it may not be a game centered around causing destruction in an open world, it's worth playing if you're a fan of Rockstar Games and GTA.
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Genre: Action/Adventure
L.A. Noire is another Rockstar title that doesn't follow the traditional GTA gameplay model. While there's still combat and you're playing in a recreated version of 1940s Los Angeles, your main priority is not engaging with enemies and roaming around an open world. Instead, you play as detective Cole Phelps and solve crimes using deduction and puzzle-solving skills. As you solve more crimes, Phelps ascends the ranks of the LAPD. The story is a standout aspect in L.A. Noire, and the crime-solving sections are incredibly in-depth and will certainly leave you scratching your head at times.
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC
Genre: Action Adventure / RPG
Sleeping Dogs is over a decade old at this point, but it has aged extremely well. It's one of the most underrated action-adventure games from the 2010s, and any GTA fan will find something they like about it. The game takes place in Hong Kong and you play as Wei Shen, an undercover detective attempting to infiltrate the Triads gang. As the game goes on, you earn more trust within the gang, but it becomes increasingly difficult to keep your cover intact. This plot makes for an excellent and memorable story, with plenty of characters to meet along the way. As for combat, you can fight your way across an open world using martial arts attacks, which feature gory finishers and animations. If you don't feel like fighting, you can take part in street races and acquire new vehicles to drive around the open world.
The first two entries in Crackdown series were only released on Xbox 360, but backwards compatibility makes them playable on modern Xbox consoles, including Series X|S. It was originally thought up by David Jones, the man who created the GTA series, and features plenty of the same elements as the older GTA games. Crackdown puts a unique spin on its gameplay, though, as you're essentially a super human that can run fast, jump far and high, pick up and throw vehicles, and more. You're playing Crackdown strictly for the open-world gameplay, as the story and characters take a backseat to all the action, but it's some very fun action. If you end up enjoying the formula and want more, the aforementioned Saints Row series delved into this style with Saints Row 4.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Wii U, PC
Genre: Action Adventure
Lego City Undercover is certainly not the first game that comes to mind when you think of games like GTA. However, the gameplay isn't too dissimilar from other games on this list. Sure, you're playing as a Lego figure, but that just adds to the enjoyment factor. Lego City Undercover is an open-world game that sees you play as Chase McClain, an undercover cop who is aiming to hunt down an escaped convict. Over the course of the story, you can explore 20 unique districts, drive dozens of vehicles, and catch crooks who you find breaking the law. It might be the antithesis of what GTA is all about by playing on the side of the law, but there are also undercover parts where you get to be a criminal.
Finally, the last spot on our list goes to the most recent title we've featured. Whereas many of the other games on this list emulate the modern style of GTA established with GTA 3, Maniac is a callback to the original GTA games, where your only job was to create mayhem across a city from an isometric perspective. The game is a roguelike that scales with how much chaos you can cause. The entire world is against you in this top-down simulation, and you can unlock myriad weapons, vehicles, characters, and perks to destroy anything and everything around you. As you create more mayhem, more opposing forces will come in to try and stop you, which will appeal to those who love wreaking havoc and racking up the Wanted stars in GTA.
Max Payne is yet another Rockstar Games franchise and the third and final installment of the series. With it being Rockstar, you'll certainly feel some GTA elements here and there. It's still a third-person shooter with some interesting movement mechanics and a well-written story with engaging characters. However, the gunplay in Max Payne 3 is somewhat different from what you find in GTA. It was considered revolutionary for the time, back when it was released in 2012, and features precise aiming, slowdown mechanics during gunfights, and killshots. However, the core gunplay does feel like it was the early testing ground for what Rockstar eventually did with GTA V, giving fans a familiar feel to the GTA experience.
Aside from the gunplay, Max Payne 3 features a classic Rockstar story, full of gripping and intense scenes, moments of betrayal, and a protagonist who has a myriad of problems that only get worse as the game goes on. The world in Max Payne 3 isn’t open world, which is certainly a departure for Rockstar, but the characters, gunplay, and storytelling make it feel like a GTA game, just with a linear experience instead of an open-ended one.
Some games on this list emulate only one or two elements from the GTA franchise. Crime Boss: Rockay City is meant to offer a similar experience to completing heists in GTA V and GTA Online. Heists are essentially the main gameplay experience you'll have in the game, as the sole objective is to assemble a team, plan out a mission, and then execute it using different strategies. Crime Boss: Rockay City can also be compared to the Payday franchise.
Rockay City isn't going to deliver nearly the same caliber of experience as GTA does, and indeed, it received middling reviews upon release. That said, the graphics are decent, and the first-person shooting can feel rewarding, but heists are the sole name of the game, and with four-player co-op, it can be enjoyable with a group of friends. If you're playing solo, you can still have fun if you're into the heist gameplay, but it does get repetitive after a while.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Genre: First-Person Shooter
A majority of the Far Cry games could slide in here, but we're choosing the latest installment in the series, Far Cry 6. Set in the fictional country of Yara, which closely resembles Cuba, you step into the shoes of a rebel fighter who is tasked with taking down the dictatorship that rules over the country with an iron fist. Your journey takes place over a massive open world that consists of small settlements, vast jungles, and open oceans. However, you also get to explore the country's capital, which is a sprawling city that's the closest thing you'll find to Los Santos in the game.
Far Cry 6 doesn't feature an overwhelming number of similarities to GTA, but the open world is vast and encourages chaos at most junctions. You also get to meet a cast of colorful characters, interact with some drug rings, and drive an assortment of vehicles as you progress through the story, which culminates in a spectacular fight between you and the game's main villain, played by Giancarlo Esposito.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Genre: RPG
As a whole, the entire Yakuza franchise could be an entry on this list, as the games feature plenty of crime, action, and memorable quests and characters. However, we're opting to select the newest Yakuza game, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, due to its setting. You're placed right in the middle of the Pacific, where you get to see both Hawaii and Japan. You can explore beaches as well as a buzzing downtown district where action is always awaiting around the corner.
In terms of combat, Yakuza features an entirely different system from GTA. You and up to three other NPC party members utilize different skills and attacks to take enemies down. But it's your relationship with the city you navigate that is most reminiscent of Japan. The Yakuza series has always been great about making its locations feel like real places, and Infinite Wealth's map is overflowing with activities to take part in, giving you hours of additional content outside of the main story. Some of the side content has you delivering food on a bike, while other quests involve clearing out a nightclub that's full of enemies.
Batman Beyond: The Complete Animated Series is on sale for a low price right now. If you're in the mood to watch some classic Caped Crusaders cartoons, head over to Amazon and snag the Batman Beyond Blu-ray box set for only $25 while you can. The limited-time deal slashes $30 from the six-disc collection's original $55 price.
This Blu-ray set gets you all 52 episodes of Batman Beyond, which originally aired on WB from 1999 to 2021. You'll also get the uncut version of the film Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. As for bonus materials, you'll get two brand-new special features that were created to celebrate 80 years of Batman called Nostalgic Tomorrow: A Batman Gathering and Knight Immortal. All told, you're getting around 18 hours of action-packed Batman cartoons.
Set decades after Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond follows Terry McGinnis, who takes up the Batman mantle under the mentorship of an older and crankier Bruce Wayne. Over the course of the series, Terry develops from a rookie vigilante into a full-fledged superhero while defending Neo-Gotham from new and familiar villains.
If you're interested in seeing more of Terry's stint as Batman, you'll also want to check out the Batman Beyond: The Animated Series Classics Compendium graphic novel, which is on sale for $33.76 (was $60). Released last year to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Batman Beyond, this 752-page hardcover book collects all the Batman Beyond tie-in comics into a single volume for the first time. The book includes the original six-issue mini-series, all 24 issues from the second ongoing series, and Batman's guest appearance in Superman Adventures #64.
So, you're looking for the Found Floorplans in Blue Prince? While most rooms in the game can be drafted by default--with a bit of luck and prayers to the RNG gods--there are other areas with blueprints that you must obtain first. Doing so adds them to your drafting pool, and they have a chance to appear when you draw rooms. In any case, please be forewarned that this article contains spoilers.
All Found Floorplans in Blue Prince - Floorplan locations guide
There are eight Found Floorplans that we've discovered so far. These include the Planetarium, Conservatory, Closed Exhibit, Mechanarium, Lost and Found, Treasure Trove, Tunnel, and Throne Room.
We've organized our guide so that we can focus on the blueprints that you can find in the manor, followed by those that are outside and underneath the estate.
Planetarium
Location: Observatory - Use the upper and lower dials of the telescope so you can bring it closer to the ledge above. This allows you to open a hidden compartment.
Effect: If you call it a day inside the Planetarium, you gain +2 stars.
Tip: The Planetarium has a clue telling you that a new constellation appears when you have 50 stars. This grants you another method of rerolling/redrawing rooms.
Closed Exhibit
Location: Study - You need to open the Study safe box. Once you've unlocked it, you can grab this Blue Prince Floorplan.
Effect: The doors in the Closed Exhibit are security-locked.
Location: Underground (Basement) - In the same spot where you found the Mechanarium floorplan, you'll see a full map of the Underground. If you have a Magnifying Glass, you'll notice a barely visible scribble saying that there's a buried floorplan in the Basement. Make your way there and bring a Shovel with you. Dig at the spot near the curvature of the passage.
Effect: The room always has two rare items. However, whenever you enter it, you also lose a random item in your inventory.
Tip: You lose the item whenever you enter the Lost and Found, so make sure you avoid visiting it. Alternatively, you can draft it as an outer room if Blessing of the Monk is active and you end your day while inside. This lets you grab two rare items at the start of your run when you still have nothing in your inventory. It's actually how we found the last Vault Key that we needed.
Treasure Trove
Location: Underground (Red Door) - You can reach this place by activating the Red Doors via the Boiler Room. Rotate the giant gear so you can cross the gap.
Effect: +5 gold for each time you've drafted the Treasure Trove.
Tip: Maybe you can try what we did with the Lost and Found. Hmm...
Conservatory
Location: The Grounds (Campsite) - The clues come from the music sheets found all over the house. Bring a Shovel and dig at the center of the white trees to claim this Blue Prince Floorplan.
Effect: Adjust the rarity of floorplans in your house.
Tip: The Conservatory is one of the best rooms to draft in the game. It ensures that you can set how common or rare certain rooms appear in the drawing pool.
Tunnel
Location: The Grounds (Tunnel) - Head down the stone steps in front of the manor and you should see a dark tunnel. If you have something that can light torches, then you can pick up this item.
Effect: You always draw another Tunnel when you're inside this room.
Tip: This is actually a great way to beeline straight for the farther sections of the manor, though doors still require keys.
Throne Room
Location: Blackbridge Grotto - You must complete the Laboratory Puzzle to gain access to Blackbridge Grotto. Then, you need to find all three Microchips so you can place them in the pedestal's indentations.
Effect: "Reclaim the Crown!"
Tip: You can draft this and grab a Sanctum Key as well.
That does it for our guide on the locations of all Found Floorplans in Blue Prince. As you can see, some of these have unique items that are integral to post-campaign progression. You can learn more about these in our Sanctum Keys guide.
A surreal adventure filled with wonders and mysteries await you in Blue Prince. If ever you feel stuck or lost at any point in time in your playthrough, don't forget to check our Blue Prince guides hub.
Are you looking for the Sanctum Keys in Blue Prince? There are eight of these in total, and finding them is no small feat. You're bound to revisit the manor and other locations multiple times across several runs. Our guide discusses all of these details, but please be aware that there are major spoilers ahead.
Where to find all Sanctum Keys in Blue Prince - Sanctum Key locations guide
The Sanctum Keys are your next main objective in the campaign. Here's what you need to know:
As you approach the Antechamber and Room 46, you're told that you need to go down to the Underground. There, you'll find the lever that opens the path into Room 46, as well as eight other strange doors.
Once you reach Room 46 for the first time, Simon will successfully claim his inheritance.
On your next run, you'll notice a lot of changes in the manor, including new rooms and secrets.
If you manage to revisit Room 46, you'll see more documents and clues, including a letter about the Sanctum Keys. These are the items that you need to unlock the eight doors in the Underground.
Sanctum Key 1 and the all the clues: Room 46
The first Sanctum Key in Blue Prince, as well as the clue that pertains to the locations of the others, can be found in Room 46. The poem mentions the following:
First key: "Found here on the furthest rank."
Second key: "Locked tight in the vault of a bank."
Third key: "High up among all the clocks."
Fourth key: "Beneath all the docks."
Fifth key: "Held by a king on his throne."
Sixth key: "Left in a station by one of your own."
Seventh key: "A major if you draft it quite late."
Eighth key: "Behind the last door of eight."
That's quite a doozy, right? Fortunately, some of the hints are fairly obvious, so it's just a matter of being lucky enough to draft them and finding certain items that you need.
Sanctum Key 2: The Vault
This Sanctum Key is found in the Vault, but you need to acquire a specific item: Deposit Box Key #370. The problem is that everything is so random, and there's no guarantee that it will appear in your current run. In fact, it took us several tries before we got Deposit Box #370. We eventually got lucky when we drafted the Lost and Found as an outer room, and we spotted the key on the desk. In any case, you can read about all the related details in our Vault Key guide.
Sanctum Key 3: Clock Tower
To get this Blue Prince Sanctum Key, you must first gain access to the Drafting Studio. Then, if the Clock Tower appears as an option, make sure you select it. This ensures that the Clock Tower appears as an option when you draw rooms.
Now, once you're inside the Clock Tower, you'll notice that one clock has the time set to 1:30, while the others are actually based on the current time in-game. You must be inside the Clock Tower when it's 1:30 in-game to see what happens next. You can learn more about this in our Clock Tower Puzzle guide.
Sanctum Key 4: Reservoir
Both Sanctum Keys #4 and #6 are in the same general area: the Reservoir. For the former, you need to fully drain the Reservoir water. This allows you to reach the basin where you'll find a bunch of locked chests. In our playthrough, we opened the black chest with the flame symbol that's behind the large rock formation.
Sanctum Key 5: Throne Room
It might take you a while to actually draft the Throne Room. Basically, for this Blue Prince Sanctum Key, you need to do the following:
Complete the Laboratory Puzzle to gain access to Blackbridge Grotto.
Collect all the Microchips and place them in the pedestal in Blackbridge Grotto.
While exploring the manor, make sure you draft the Throne Room. You can find the Sanctum Key on the table next to the candelabra.
Sanctum Key 6: Safehouse
As mentioned earlier, this Sanctum Key is also related to the Reservoir area. However, instead of draining the waters completely, you need to tweak the water levels so you can sail on the boat. This leads you to the Safehouse, where you'll find a lot of hints and documents. The Sanctum Key is also on a crate next to the sofas.
Sanctum Key 7: Music Room
The clue for this Blue Prince Sanctum Key might seem misleading at first because it says that it's "a major when you draft it late." Here's the gist:
You need to draft the Music Room. That's where a major key can appear randomly--i.e. these are unique keys and not the regular resources.
The term "late" does not refer to drafting the Music Room at upper rows/ranks--i.e. row 8 or 9.
The term "late" actually refers to time--i.e. the in-game time or how long you've been playing for that particular day/run.
Basically, you just need to continue with your run for a longer period or leave the game running for roughly 30 minutes or so. Then, pray to the RNG gods that the Music Room appears as an drafting option when it's late in the day.
Sanctum Key 8: Mechanarium
The Mechanarium is yet another Found Floorplan, and you need to be careful when drafting it. Basically, you need to open the last diagonal/extra door in the room. You can only do this if you placed down seven gear-type rooms beforehand. Alternatively, you can block off the main doors, which means fewer gear-type rooms would be required. You can learn all the details in our Mechanarium Puzzle guide.
That does it for our guide on how to find all Sanctum Keys in Blue Prince. You can use them to unlock the doors in the Inner Sanctum in the Underground. Don't be surprised by what happens next because, yes, you need to solve even more complex puzzles. Good luck!
A surreal adventure filled with wonders and mysteries await you in Blue Prince. If ever you feel stuck or lost at any point in time in your playthrough, don't forget to check our Blue Prince guides hub.
EA Sports hasn't even officially announced College Football 26, but now more details about the game have emerged from an unexpected source. The home improvement chain Lowe's has announced a collaboration with EA Sports to feature its branding in CFB 26, along with the newest EA Sports FC and Madden NFL titles.
Lowe's branding will appear in these games "across multiple gameplay experiences," the retailer said. For CFB 26, Lowe's branding will show up on the broadcast overlay for the Stadium Pulse feature. This feature aims to replicate the pressure of playing an away game by making certain gameplay elements more difficult for a short period of time. Lowe's said this draws "meaningful parallels to the passion homeowners feel when enhancing their own spaces with Lowe's."
A render of the Lowe's interactive gaming experience that's going on a road trip.
In EA Sports FC and Madden NFL, Lowe's branding will show up in the popular Ultimate Team modes.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the best and most popular games ever made, so players naturally want to experience other games like it. While few games can match the brilliance of Skyrim, we have come up with a list of 26 titles that offer a great experience that should appeal to Elder Scrolls V fans.
These games feature some or all of the elements that make Skyrim such a terrific game. From the RPG aspects to the open-world exploration to the fantasy setting, you'll certainly find something for you in one of these games if you like what Skyrim has to offer. There are also games that take direct inspiration from Skyrim and offer a similar experience in terms of gameplay and narrative. As a note, this list is in no particular order and only features games that are still widely playable in 2025. If you'd rather just stick with Skyrim, PC players can mix up their experience with our list of the best Skyrim mods.
Dragon's Dogma 2
Developer: Capcom
Release Date: March 21, 2024
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Genre: Action-RPG
In the modern era, there's perhaps no game that comes closer to the feeling of Skyrim than Dragon's Dogma 2. From the fantasy open-world to the janky combat, DD2 should make any long-time Skyrim player feel right at home. While the game works differently from Skyrim, particularly with the class and pawn systems, it features plenty of the same RPG elements as well. Dragon's Dogma 2 also features multiple endings and plenty of secrets, which only adds to its replay value.
It'd be difficult to compile a list of games "like Skyrim" without including the game that made the Elder Scrolls franchise what it is today. Morrowind was the third installment in the franchise, but it was the Elder Scrolls game to streamline its open-world gameplay. While the game certainly looks like it's from 2002, the gameplay is what you would expect from a Bethesda RPG. There are quests to complete, guilds to join, choices to make, and, of course, enemies to fight. Morrowind is significantly more difficult than Skyrim and features less hand-holding, though, giving it a unique feel in the Elder Scrolls franchise. As with Bethesda's other games on this list, you can play this for free on Game Pass.
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If you speak to a handful of true Elder Scrolls veterans, you'll find that many of them will likely say Oblivion, not Skyrim, is their favorite game in the franchise. Oblivion changed what many players thought an open-world RPG could be. It features one of the best video game worlds ever designed, complete with bustling cities, talkative NPCs, and intriguing stories to uncover. The lore is specifically captivating in Oblivion, allowing you to learn everything about the region of Cyrodiil and the people that populate it. Oblivion is closer to Skyrim than Morrowind is, but the game has an immense amount of charm that allows it to truly separate itself from its successor.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Genre: Action-RPG
If there's a more well-known RPG than Skyrim released in the 2010s, it's The Witcher 3. This is the best game ever made according to many RPG fans, and there's certainly some weight behind that. The Witcher 3 is a masterpiece of an open-world game, featuring deep RPG mechanics, an incredible story, and characters that have been ingrained in the memory of millions of players. While The Witcher 3 can certainly be a tougher game than Skyrim, it has an extremely similar setting, melee and magic combat, and plenty of the same open-world tropes.
Now that we've gone over all of the pertinent Elder Scrolls RPGs, it's time to talk about the other major franchise Bethesda is known for. While the studio didn't directly make Fallout: New Vegas, its fingerprints are all over the mechanics of the game, having developed its predecessor, Fallout 3. New Vegas was our pick for one of the best RPGs ever, joining Skyrim, and it's certainly worth jumping into if you like the Elder Scrolls franchise. The setting is post-apocalyptic instead of fantasy and there are abandoned buildings to explore instead of caves, but New Vegas has similar progression and combat systems to Skyrim.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a great game in its own right, and it will certainly scratch the Skyrim itch you might be having. While playing the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance helps piece together a lot of the narrative in the sequel, it's not a requirement. The second entry in the series is a marvel, taking place immediately after the original. You reassume the role of Henry of Skalitz and go on an epic quest in the middle of a war in the Holy Roman Empire during the 15th century.
Deliverance II is an open-world game that truly feels alive when you walk around in it. The characters react to what you do and say, but also to how you appear and even smell. A wide number of characters in the world have something interesting to say, and some can lead you on hour-long side quests that feel like they could be the plot to an entirely different game. Combat in Deliverance II takes some getting used to, as the first-person controls can be a bit counterintuitive at times, but doesn't that just bring back fond memories of Skyrim?
Gothic 2 is often seen as a direct competitor to the Elder Scrolls franchise, particularly because it was released the same year as Morrowind. However, Gothic is a completely different kind of game, featuring a more robust combat system and far fewer RPG elements. Compared to Skyrim, you're going to find the same type of quests, world building, and characters in Gothic 2. Don't go into Gothic 2 expecting to play another Morrowind, though, as the games are vastly different in several distinct ways.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Genre: Action-RPG
While the setting of Cyberpunk 2077 couldn't be farther from that of Skyrim's, the two RPGs are more similar than you might think. For one, the open-world exploration of Cyberpunk is extremely similar to Skyrim. You can walk around the various regions of Night City for hours without doing a quest and simply get lost in the world. Cyberpunk 2077 also offers fantastic RPG progression, plenty of loot to level up, and dozens of other items you can find or craft to aid you in your journey. If you haven't tried Cyberpunk 2077 since its disastrous launch, now is the time, especially if you're a fan of Skyrim.
Some games on this list can only be compared to Skyrim in a couple of ways. With Baldur's Gate 3, you're not playing a traditional first- or third-person RPG like any of the Elder Scrolls games. You're also playing with a completely different set of rules (Dungeons and Dragons rulesets) that you might not be familiar with. However, Baldur's Gate 3 features some of the best quests, exploration, and character-building the video game industry has ever seen. If you enjoyed any of those aspects of Skyrim, you will be absolutely enthralled with BG3 if you can learn how to play the different style of RPG the game employs.
While Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon isn't fully available just yet, the early-access version is extremely promising for any RPG fan. It's a first-person fantasy game with a mythological backdrop. Tainted Grail places a massive emphasis on its story, forcing players to make difficult choices that affect the plot and ending of the game. The combat is reminiscent of the Elder Scrolls franchise, allowing players to pick between melee and ranged weapons and magic. You can partake in other activities aside from combat as well, including fishing, gardening, housekeeping, and more. The full game is expected to launch sometime near the end of 2024.
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Genre: Action-RPG
While many fans debate over which Dragon Age game is the best, Inquisition is certainly one of BioWare's finest works. The third game in the series, Inquisition takes everything from the first two games and improves upon it. The game begins with your character tasked with saving the world, and somehow the stakes only grow from there. You have to settle disputes between factions, keep your band of characters together, and make dozens of heart-wrenching choices along the way. The backdrop to the story is a massive fantasy open-world that takes hours to fully explore. The combat isn't what you might be used to if you primarily play games like Skyrim, but it's simple enough to pick up. However, if you want to master the combat, you need to use all sorts of strategies to your advantage.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Genre: MMORPG
In 2024, there's no better way to experience the Elder Scrolls franchise than by playing the Elder Scrolls Online. It's one of the best MMORPGs out there, and it recently passed its 10th anniversary and is going stronger than ever. Like any MMO, the game starts with you selecting what class you'd like to play, which determines the skills and gear you get to make use of during your time in the game. From there, the game plays out similarly to any other Elder Scrolls game. You get to go on quests, explore full regions and cities within Elder Scrolls lore, and craft any piece of gear or item your heart desires. While the main story in ESO isn't as captivating as one you'll find in a traditional RPG, the several expansions more than make up for that, as each one contains a different, yet full-on story to complete.
If sheer exploration is what you enjoy most about Skyrim, then you don't need to look any further for a new game. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the World features a masterfully designed open world, complete with dozens of dungeons, hundreds of collectibles, and plenty of enemies to engage with. Breath of the Wild also contains a good number of puzzles, which will challenge you to think things through with the tools at your disposal. In addition to the open world, Breath of the Wild tells an intriguing story, but that certainly takes a backseat to everything else going on in the game. Its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, is also a great option, introducing new building mechanics that let you interact with the world in new ways.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Genre: RPG
First and foremost, if you thought that any part of Skyrim was overly difficult, then Elden Ring might not be the game for you. Unlike Skyrim, it features no difficulty options whatsoever (unless you resort to using Elden Ring mods) and the gameplay is extremely challenging. With that said, if you enjoy a challenge, then Elden Ring is the best place to start for anyone looking to sink their teeth into another game like Skyrim that encourages and rewards exploration. Elden Ring offers deep and rich lore, a massive open world, and complex quests to complete. While the dialogue is minimal in Elden Ring, there are also still plenty of characters to meet in between fighting incredibly difficult enemies and bosses. The game also now has a great new expansion, too, in Shadow of the Erdtree.
If we're talking about games like Skyrim, we have to include the expansion-sized mod that arrived for the game in 2016 (with the updated version coming in 2019). Enderal: Forgotten Stories started as a massive mod but evolved into its own game that completely transforms your copy of Skyrim. The game features its own world, voice-acted characters, lore, story, and new combat and gameplay mechanics. The story is described as "unconventional" and the world is beautifully crafted, with plenty of different locations to uncover and explore. You can still see the influences of Skyrim all over, but Enderal: Forgotten Stories is its own game that you can easily sink dozens of hours into. Notably, it's available for free, though you will need to own a copy of Skyrim to play.
Fable 2 is a beloved game from the Xbox 360 era. You can pick between three classes--the Fighter, Mage, or Gunslinger--and take part in a terrific fantasy story that spans a fairly large open-world map. To sweeten the pot, your companion is a loyal dog that follows you everywhere. While the open-world exploration of Fable 2 doesn't match something like Skyrim, the map is expansive enough to hold plenty of secrets. You'll also find the combat of Fable 2 to be reminiscent of the Elder Scrolls games, so there's plenty to like if you're looking for a Skyrim-esque title. However, you'll have to dig up an older Xbox console to access Fable 2 or leverage backwards compatibility on an Xbox Series X|S.
Todd Howard famously dubbed Starfield as "Skyrim in space," and while that didn't necessarily hold true, the open-world space exploration game does feature plenty of the same characteristics from the Elder Scrolls franchise. Featuring hundreds of individual planets to visit, Starfield is about as open as a game can get. The exploration does get monotonous after a while, but there's always a new planet to visit, resources to obtain, or characters to meet. Like Skyrim, there are individual faction quest lines to complete as well as characters to romance (and even marry). You'll find the loot system is nearly identical to Skyrim, but Starfield boasts much more customization thanks to the fleet of ships you can collect. At the end of the day, Starfield is another Bethesda RPG, so if you like Skyrim, you may enjoy the developer's newest title as well.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC
Genre: Action-RPG
We're sticking with the space theme, going back to 2019, and revisiting another Obsidian title in The Outer Worlds. From the same developer as Fallout: New Vegas, The Outer Worlds is a very Bethesda-like RPG that has its own quirks and charm to it. The progression and enemy AI are the weaker points of The Outer Worlds, but the characters and world locations are definite highlights. There are also dozens of choices to make as you progress through the story, most of which directly affect the ending you receive. While there aren't too many individual factions, you'll find plenty of quests to complete in the various cities and settlements on the various planets you can visit. The Outer Worlds is great for Skyrim players who enjoy the story and don't mind heading up into the stars for some gameplay. It does, however, take a different approach to the open world, featuring open, discrete locations, rather than one seamless world.
On the surface, it doesn't seem like Skyrim and Horizon Zero Dawn have much in common. The Horizon series isn't well-known for its RPG elements and features completely different kinds of gameplay than anything found in Skyrim. However, if you're looking for a game with deep lore and fantastic open-world exploration, Zero Dawn is quite a solid option. The world and character-building in Zero Dawn are top-notch, as you find new pieces of lore all across the different areas of the game. You're also given access to a huge map right from the opening hours of the game, and to say there's plenty to do would be an understatement. To make matters more enticing, there's also a sequel to Zero Dawn, Horizon Forbidden West, that features an even larger map and pages of additional lore to uncover.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, PC
Genre: CRPG
Divinity: Original Sin II is another CRPG developed by Larian Studios, the same studio behind the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3. DOS II is similar to BG3, featuring a wide array of classes and characters to play. The open-world exploration is fantastic and is only trumped by the enthralling story DOS II sets out to tell. Like any CRPG, you have to manage your skills and abilities in combat, using strategy to outwit your opponents. While a CRPG takes some getting used to, Skyrim players should feel at home when exploring the fantasy world in DOS II.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC
Genre: Survival
No Man's Sky is perhaps the strangest entry on this list. However, when you boil down the gameplay in it and Skyrim, the two games are quite similar in a broad sense. No Man's Sky features literal endless exploration, as you have entire star systems in front of you. There are quests to go on, characters to meet, lore to uncover, and loot to find and craft. While the settings of the two games couldn't be much more different, there's plenty to like in No Man's Sky if you're a fan of Skyrim. The game has received some of the best developer support in the industry, so now is a perfect time to hop in and try out the game.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Genre: Action-RPG
We went back and forth over the best Assassin's Creed game to include on this list and ended up choosing Valhalla. The setting of Valhalla most resembles that of the fantasy world in Skyrim, particularly since Nords are inspired by Vikings, which take center stage in Valhalla. Apart from the setting, Valhalla features a large open world to explore and a huge number of quests to complete. There's certainly an element of bloat in Valhalla, but you can simply partake in the story and any interesting side quests that you choose. One of the more appealing aspects of Valhalla is the ability to build up a base and increase the camaraderie between you and your settlement. This plays a small part in the story as well, which isn't anything special but does take you to some intriguing locations.
One of the more recent releases on this list is Dread Delusion, which is directly inspired by older Elder Scrolls titles. One of the selling points for Dread Delusion is it emphasizes exploration over combat, which could be something that interests some players or turns others away. However, Dread Delusion also features a combat system that focuses on up-close melee fights. Playing Dread Delusion feels like a trip down memory lane, as the graphics look like they're straight out of 2002 while the gameplay is centered around the choices you make throughout the game. You can explore a fully open world and use classic RPG elements to design a character to your liking. You can spend hours just uncovering different areas on the map and meeting plenty of new characters, all of whom have something interesting to say or offer.
Before its release, Avowed was described as a mixture of Fallout and Skyrim. While that's not exactly the case, you can clearly see the inspiration of both of those franchises throughout Avowed. It's an open-zone RPG with multiple endings, several different impactful choices to make across its 25-hour campaign, and a variety of quests and areas to explore that make you put off the main story. Set in the Living Lands, Avowed takes you through a plot where you're a royal envoy from a distant continent who's arrived to investigate a plague. The story develops into different sides vying for your help, and the choices you make have drastic consequences for the world itself.
Avowed features slick first-person combat that uses a variety of melee, ranged, and magic attacks that you can swap between effortlessly. The world design is laid out in a way that encourages exploration, but it's not completely open world. Instead, there are several zones you can explore freely that you can reach as you progress the story. It's a fun adventure that features a lot of what players like about Skyrim in terms of its world, combat, and overall gameplay.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Genre: RPG
Risen was released a full two years before Skyrim, but you can see some inspiration from the previous Elder Scrolls games. It's a fantasy RPG where your actions have consequences, and you have to navigate a world where you're consistently being bombarded with choices. The world itself is dark, grimey, and takes place in a fantasy land called Faranga, which is full of castles, forests, mountains, and plenty of secret areas to find and explore. As you might expect from a good RPG, there are dozens of quests to go on and characters to meet throughout the open world as well as a variety of enemies that keep you on your toes wherever you go. Risen's combat allows you to become a master of melee or magic, and whichever route you take affects how you approach enemy encounters.
Risen is one of the closest Skyrim experiences on this list, as it offers a similar world, gameplay loop, and RPG elements. If you find that you like Risen, you can also play the second and third games in the series, which are also well-regarded by fans.
If we're just looking at the settings of Skyrim and Ghost of Tsushima, the two games are nothing alike. One is set in a fantasy land that resembles medieval Europe, while the other is set in Japan during the 13th century. However, as you get into the gameplay of Ghost of Tsushima, you'll find that it does offer a similar experience to Skyrim in how the open world operates. From the start, you're given a massive world to explore with little in the way of combat experience. Ghost of Tsushima's depiction of Japan is wonderfully done, providing you with gorgeous vistas to ride across with your horse as well as several large towns to meet and interact with characters.
The combat in Ghost of Tsushima doesn't really resemble Skyrim in any way, as you're battling enemies from a third-person perspective and using quick attacks and combos to dispatch foes. However, Ghost of Tsushima is a world you can get lost in for hours, and that's something that all Skyrim fans can relate to and enjoy if they embark on this Japanese adventure.
Another month, another glut of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games for subscribers to look forward to. Well, hopefully.
It's actually quite slim pickings this time around. April's lineup consists of just eight games across the two subscription tiers, although there are two new releases to consider, and a couple of heavy hitters being added to the catalogue.
As part of an enormous and thoroughly informative PS Blog post, Ubisoft technology director Pierre Fortin said that he believes the game on Sony’s supercharged system is now the “ultimate console experience” and one that “rivals ultra-high-end PC gaming”.
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