Twinworld Game Reviews

We are excited to announce Disgaea Mayhem, coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam this summer. Magichange into action; it’s time to fight your own battles with responsive, action-packed combat!

The princess needs her flan in this brand new take on the venerated Disgaea franchise. Take direct control of the action as N.A., a mercenary with a discerning sweet tooth, as you mow down monsters in the name of money.

Equip weapons from seven different classes to play in seven different ways! Whether you want to use the tried-and-true sword or the ranged bow, you can always switch your weapon to switch up the way you play!

The more things Magichange, the more they stay the same. Grind levels, improve your equipment, and pass new bills at the Dark Chocolate Assembly to make the numbers go up until you’re dealing millions of damage with every hit! You can even recruit classic demons like the Prinny to bring along with you!

It’s time to experience Disgaea in a whole new way!

Features:

• Magichange into Action: Take direct control of the combat in this action RPG spinoff of the Disgaea series! Beat down hundreds of enemies with classic Disgaea weapons, including the sword, gun, fist, and axe!

• Grind Up to Get Down: It wouldn’t be Disgaea without the ability to get stronger. Head to the Item World to power up your equipment, reincarnate for higher base stats, or grind out levels to make sure you’re at the top of the food chain!

• Satisfy Her Cravings: It takes a demon to feed a princess! Princess Tichelle loves her flan, and N.A. loves a paycheck. By working together, they can both get what they want! Dessert brings people (and demons) together in this light-hearted tale.

We’re also excited to announce that we’ll be selling a Limited Edition! In addition to including a copy of the base game, the Limited Edition also includes:

• Collector’s Box
• “The Art of Mayhem” Artbook
• Hellscape Original Soundtrack
• N.A. and Tichelle Acrylic Stand
• The Flan Fanatic Acrylic Keychain

The Limited Edition is available now to preorder for $99.99 while supplies last.

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Munich, 25th February 2026 ​ – The legendary puzzle-action classic Boulder Dash is celebrating 40 years and it’s bigger than ever! Munich-based publisher BBG Entertainment has released a brand-new updated anniversary version, continuing the legacy of the original game created by Peter Liepa and Chris Gray.

Bigger, ​ Devious Challenges – just lots more!!

The updated version, now released for Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Windows and Mac, brings comprehensive new content and improvements:

• Three new Modern Worlds, including the legendary fan-generated Firefox Levels
• A new Classic World with levels from the Boulder Dash Construction Set
• Original look from the ZX Spectrum and Apple II now selectable
• A total of 320 playable caves that will delight both nostalgic players and new fans

There are also further platform optimizations and technical improvements:

• Full Steam Deck support (officially verified by Steam, including on-screen keyboard)
• Fixed performance issues on Nintendo Switch
• Numerous UI, import, score, and workshop improvements
• Enhanced sounds (including new effects for the Magic Wall in Classic Worlds)
• Additional languages (Japanese and Russian)

BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary – One to play!

BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary thus bridges the gap between a loving homage to one of the most important classics in video game history and a modern, comprehensive gaming experience for old and new generations alike.

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LOS ANGELES, 23 FEBRUARY 2026 – In The Mix: Indie Fan Fest showcase, Acclaim announced that GRIDbeat! is coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam digitally on March 26, 2026.

To celebrate the announcement, Acclaim has released a new deep dive gameplay trailer. Narrated by Jaime Bencia, Senior Producer at Ridiculous Games, the video offers an in-depth look at the various systems and mechanics that combine to create GRIDbeat!’s pitch-perfect blend of rhythm-based dungeon crawling, where players need to sync every action to the beat of a pulse-pounding soundtrack as they explore a neon-saturated virtual labyrinth and evade the system’s deadly defenses.

In GRIDbeat!, you assume the role of a hacker who just breached Knoss.OS, the planet’s most heavily fortified corporate network, and made off with a payload of priceless data. Now trapped within the sprawling digital labyrinth of the Mainframe, every keystroke is a rhythm, every move a measure in a desperate dance for survival.

Outmanoeuvre relentless security protocols, battle brutal military simulations, and fend off insidious, corrupting viral code… all programmed with one directive: to delete you forever.

About GRIDbeat!

Dungeons! Danger! Rhythm Action! You just hacked into the biggest corporation in the world and stole an unfeasibly valuable amount of data, but getting in was the easy part. To get back out you’ll need to explore the Mainframe, solve puzzles, battle security programs… and do it all on the beat!

Welcome to GRIDbeat! A rhythm-fueled cyber-dungeon crawler where every move must match the music or risk total system shutdown.

You just breached Knoss.OS, the planet’s most fortified corporate network, and made off with a payload of priceless data. Now you’re trapped inside, hunted by rogue security protocols and hostile malware. Your only way out? Sync with the system. Move to the beat. And escape before the grid locks you down for good.

Key Features

• Beat-Based Dungeon Crawling – In GRIDbeat!, movement, combat, and interaction all happen on the beat. Every level is a tactical challenge where rhythm equals survival.
• Pulse-Pounding Maze Exploration – As you navigate the data labyrinths, keep an eye out for all manner of hazards, including Server Formats that can wipe a level clean.
• Evolving Abilities & Power-Ups – Install powerful software tools to help you overcome system threats, uncover secrets, and solve challenges.
• Cyber.Mind Boss Battles – Defeat powerful AI gatekeepers in intense beat-based battles to continue your journey and reach the final exit port out of the Mainframe.
• Step into the Rhythm! – GRIDbeat!’s electrifying soundtrack pulls you into the action, where every move, ability, and attack pulses to the beat. Sync your gameplay with the music and let the soundtrack guide your every step through the Grid!

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23 FEBRUARY 2026 – German indie game studio VoodooDuck is delighted to announce that Collector’s Cove, their cozy collection adventure where you cultivate a floating farm carried across the seas by your huggable dinosaur companion, will release on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on 12 March!

The release date was just revealed in The Mix: Indie Fan Fest, where Collector’s Cove was also confirmed to participate in the upcoming Steam Next Fest with a freshly updated demo, from February 23rd to March 2nd!

The updated Steam demo progress will carry over into the full game, so get started with the first 7 in-game days and give yourself a head start for when Collector’s Cove is released!

Good to know: It runs great on Steam Deck!

About the Game

All aboard! Collector’s Cove is a cozy farming adventure on the high seas. Sail with your animal companion to uncharted waters, cultivate your floating farm, and discover new islands, crops and fish on your quest to become a Named Collector.

Key Features

• Farm: Cultivate your own farm on the deck of a ship, surrounded by the open sea!
• Discover: Sail across uncharted waters and forage on unseen islands!
• Collect: Find rare crops and fish on your quest to fill in every page of the Collector’s Compendium!
• Befriend: Forge a bond and customise your trusty dinosaur friend who can lend a fin whenever needed!
• Personalise: Craft useful items from foraged materials and transform your boat into your own home!

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February 12, 2026 – Chashu Entertainment and indie.io are proud to announce that Sands of Aura will debut on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox X|S Series, and PlayStation 5 on February 26, 2026. Set in an apocalyptic world buried under endless sands, players join the hallowed ranks of the last defenders of mankind as the remnants of humanity face a devastating new threat that may very well spell its final doom.

The world of Talamhel is no stranger to calamity. Thousands of years ago, an ancient war unleashed untold devastation, covering its surface in endless sandseas. Only the mountaintops remain, islands of relative safety among the desolation, forever under siege not just from the elements, but undead hordes of those who once called this world their home.

The few remaining human strongholds are protected by the Order of the Remnant Knights – and as a new knight is inducted, a terrifying new threat looms large. As newly anointed defenders of humanity, it is up to the players to confront this threat and the undead hordes, crossing the endless sand on board their nimble grainwake.

But things are not as they seem: Secrets buried in the sand may reveal forgotten truths and a path to restoring a dead world to life may be one of them. Finding it requires players to master a challenging combat system featuring seven distinct fighting styles, combined with an extensive inventory and crafting system. Survival among the sands is a matter of both skill and equipment, combining dozens of armor sets and thousands of craftable weapons with magical augmentations.

Beyond combat, players are free to explore the world of Talamhel as they see fit. The open world offers opportunities and danger in equal measure, with plenty of side quests and optional challenges on the horizon. The adventure is anchored by the Starspire, a sanctuary and refuge that allows players to demonstrate their leadership abilities if they so wish, building a community, expanding their understanding of the story, and gaining unique perks and services in the process.

The console release comes with every improvement and update made to the original game, as well as tailored console improvements: A purpose-built targeting assist system, reworked island exploration interface, and tweaks to combat and economy to further refine the experience of fighting for humanity’s survival in a dying world.

Ready to take the oath? Sands of Aura releases on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation 5 on February 26, 2026. Players can wishlist the game on all consoles starting today.

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Cologne/Berlin, Germany – February 5th, 2025 – As revealed today at the Japanese Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, Blue Backpack and co-publishing partners ByteRockers’ Games and PARCO GAMES are excited to confirm that their critically acclaimed 2D hand-drawn metroidvania, Constance, is coming to Nintendo Switch on May 1st. News on a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S release date is coming soon!

Constance was hailed as among the best in the genre and won comparisons to the likes of Hollow Knight and Celeste when it hit PC in December 2025. Switch fans now get to experience the metroidvania exploration, flow-state platforming and engaging combat for themselves on May 1st.

In Constance, you can transform into paint to dive into the ground and walls, slice through the air and enemies, and utilize an array of unique brush techniques to experience a constant state of flow. Become stronger by unlocking new brush techniques, defeating threatening foes, overcoming platforming challenges, and solving complex puzzles to advance your progress as you uncover Constance’s past! Help her understand her personal struggles, unlock her creativity, and find her inner purpose.

Explore 6 unique biomes in Constance’s inner-world, with each region featuring its unique set of enemies and characters representing different aspects of her psyche and personal history. Uncover countless secrets, multiple paths, deadly boss battles, characters, side quests and collectibles in this nonlinear interconnected inner-world.

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Gothenburg, Sweden – February 5th, 2026 – Wishfully Studios and Thunderful are pleased to announce that their anticipated cinematic puzzle adventure, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf,  will release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5 PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on March 5th 2026. Players will get the chance to check out the sequel to the award-winning, critically-acclaimed Planet of Lana with the first-ever public demo dropping on February 11th on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. A Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch demo will be released at a to be announced later date.

The new release date trailer offers a look at diverse biomes that range from breathtaking natural landscapes, to lush ocean depths, ancient forests, robot graveyards and dystopian urban areas, all scored with the captivating music of BAFTA-nominated composer Takeshi Furukawa. See Lana and her companion Mui work in tandem, using their unique abilities – including Mui’s creature controlling powers – to solve puzzles, sneak past deadly robots and explore the game’s diverse environments.

As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home. Perfect for new players and returning fans, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf features unique companion gameplay, clever puzzling, challenging action sequences and stealth, all set in a stunning and captivating world.

This anticipated sequel almost doubles the size of the first game, taking us to never before seen areas of the planet Novo on a journey that will see you conquer snowy mountains, dive into dangerous waters, encounter majestic creatures and meet friendly forest communities and more. Planet of Lana II builds on the original title in every way, offering deeper exploration, a wider array of collaborative physics-based puzzles, spectacular new creatures, thrilling action sequences, new factions and a more expansive story that remains rooted in Lana and Mui’s evolving bond.

“We are excited to reveal that Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is coming to PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch on March 5th,” said Game Director Adam Stjärnljus. “We learnt so much from the development of the first Planet of Lana and used that to improve on every aspect of the game in Planet of Lana II. The first game was received amazingly well by players and critics, so we can’t wait to see how people react to the improved sequel when they play the demo on February 11th and the full game on March 5th.”

Key gameplay features that await players in Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf include:

• A Cinematic Puzzle-Platformer Adventure: A story-driven experience blending exploration, gentle puzzles and cinematic atmosphere.
• A Companion-Driven Journey: A heartfelt adventure built around the bond between Lana and her loyal companion, Mui.
• A Hand-Painted World in Transition: Explore a beautifully crafted planet where nature and technology collide, and different tribes respond to progress in their own ways.
• Fluid Exploration & Movement: Guide an older, more agile Lana with wall jumps, smooth traversal, and dynamic movement across diverse environments.
• Thoughtful & Varied Puzzles: Puzzles are woven naturally into the world, focusing on observation, timing, and cooperation rather than complex logic.
• Storytelling Without Words: No spoken dialogue, meaning emerges through visuals, music, and your interactions with the world.
• An Emotional, Carefully Paced Sci-Fi Tale: Uncover new truths about the planet and Mui’s past in a 6-8 hour cinematic journey, accompanied by a moving orchestral score.

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5 FEBRUARY 2026 – Newly revived video game publisher Acclaim and Swedish indie studio Elden Pixels are excited to announce that The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest is headed to the Nintendo Switch and Steam next week, on February 10, 2026.

Created by the team behind Alwa’s Legacy and A Void Hope, The Prisoning invites players to step into the fractured mind of Fletcher Howie Jr., a developer on the brink of a mental breakdown at the final stages of a massive project. During a post-crunch therapy session, Fletcher becomes trapped in his subconscious and is forced to confront his fears and anxieties in a comedic Metroidvania adventure.

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Charlestown, United States – February 4, 2026 – Awarded indie game developer Mommy’s Best Games, led by veteran ex-Insomniac Games and Serious Sam Double D XXL developer Nathan Fouts, is excited to announce the that its new brutal 80’s sci-fi action platformer ChainStaff will release this April 8 in the Americas and Europe for Nintendo Switch and PS4/PS5, and also worldwide on Xbox One/X. Pre-orders are open now.

In ChainStaff, you are a mutant with an alien attached to your head ready to master your transforming spear and grappling hook, blazing weapon upgrades. With the rocking soundtrack of Broforce composer Deon van Herrden, players will swing, shoot, and spear their way through hordes of evil monsters and bone-shaking boss fights, and get this thing off your head!

Key Features

• Master the ChainStaff: a transforming grappling hook that can turn into a spear, shield and more.
• Grotesque Upgrades: Do you rescue your fallen friends, or turn more alien by eating their organs? Each decision unlocks upgrades on two different tech trees.
• 10 Wild Levels: Each level is like a classic rock album cover come to life.
• Transforming Aliens: Each massive boss presents a new way to think about how to use the ChainStaff. Will you break their teeth apart, or pry open their gigantic jaws?
• 4-6 Hour Adventure: A tight, hand-crafted adventure with 3 unique endings and the ability to play New Game+ and continue again with all your upgrades.
• Killer Soundtrack: Rock out to the classic metal soundtrack by the award-winning composer Deon van Heerden of Broforce and Warhammer 40k: Shootas Blood & Teef soundtrack fame.

Master the ChainStaff

Hurl it as a spear and slice aliens in half. Throw it to the ground as a shield to stop incoming attacks. Grapple and swing on just about anything. The transforming ChainStaff does all this and more, and all with one button, it’s all up to you.

Every creature in the world of ChainStaff has been mutated by the invading Star Spores. And each one creates its own challenge and own special way to be taken down by the player with the ChainStaff.

Grotesque Upgrades

Stranded soldiers dot the landscape of ChainStaff. You have to choose whether to rescue them or devour their organs; each option has unique benefits and will lead to different endings.

Switch and Xbox Pre-Order

The Nintendo Switch pre-order is now open for the Americas and soon on the European store. The Xbox One version is available for pre-order now as well, with worldwide availability.

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January 29, 2026 — Solo developer qLate and indie.io are proud to announce that Everwarder, an exciting blend of roguelite exploration and survival with strategic tower defense gameplay, has launched on Nintendo Switch! Set in a world beset by darkness, players take on the role of a magical guardian tasked with pushing back the dark with dazzling neon lights and spawned defenders, protecting the life of a trapped spirit.

The crystal containing the spirit is the nexus of defense – all is lost if it falls to the endless stream of enemies coming from the darkness. Players need to set up defensive lines, spawning defenders using energy collected from fallen foes and expanding the crystal network to clear the map and uncover secrets waiting beneath the black. However, instead of the usual system of static defenses, Everwarder gives players full freedom of movement to explore the map and face the enemies head-on.

The challenge lies not in optimizing the layout of defenses, but rather responding to the changing situation and controlling the flow of enemies: The faster the darkness is destroyed by the light, the faster the enemies spawn. Going too fast risks overwhelming the defenders, while going too slow bottlenecks the ability to explore. This dynamic lies at the heart of the game, ensuring that every run is unique. Coupled with random spawning of abilities, artifacts, and other assets throughout each playthrough, players will be constantly challenged to improve their strategy and encouraged to boldly experiment.

Failure is simply another step forward: Every run unlocks new opportunities in future runs thanks to the persistent progression system, where players spend hard-earned resources to upgrade units, unlock new artifacts, and acquire other upgrades that will change their future runs and make them more resilient in their valiant stand against the darkness.

Everwarder is Now Available on Nintendo Switch eShop.

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