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Gigasword Turns a Giant Sword Into a Puzzle Adventure


Gigasword swings big from the very first moment — literally. This action‑adventure platformer builds its entire identity around a weapon so massive it reshapes how you move, fight, and solve puzzles. I didn't know what to expect, but I like it and... it's one of those games I wish I could play on the Nintendo 3DS.


Players step into the boots of a knight tasked with restoring balance to a crumbling kingdom, but the real hook is how the oversized blade becomes both your greatest strength and your biggest obstacle — at the same time. Every jump, climb, and encounter demands clever positioning and timing, turning traversal itself into a satisfying test of skill. For what it's worth — you'll be on-board for more than just the blade-wielding metroidvania'sh fun based on what happened to kick it all off. Check it out:

Once the sword’s weight becomes second nature, Gigasword opens up into a smart blend of combat, exploration, and environmental problem-solving. Standard enemies — like one later introduced through the gameplay footage — as well as multi-phase boss battles demand precision over button-mashing, often turning the oversized blade into both a weapon and a liability. 

The world is packed with secrets that reward experimentation, while the game’s pixel-art style and atmospheric soundtrack reinforce its classic-meets-modern vibe. Tight level design keeps the pace brisk and engaging, and for players who enjoy precision platformers where mechanics drive every decision, Gigasword delivers a sharp, memorable adventure.

Gigasword launched on multiple platforms, so players can experience it across both PC and consoles. It’s available on Steam, EPIC, GOG, as well as Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.


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FTS: 'Painkiller' Launches October 9 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

3D REALMS’ PAINKILLER LAUNCHES OCTOBER 9 ON PC, PLAYSTATION 5 & XBOX SERIES X|S

The reimagined classic action-shooter is available to pre-order now, featuring an array of bonus character and weapon skins!

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – June 24, 2025 – Mark your calendar for a trip to purgatory! Saber Interactive’s 3D Realms label and developer Anshar Studios have revealed that Painkiller, the modern reimagining of the classic action franchise featuring co-op gameplay, will launch on October 9, 2025, for PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders for the game’s Standard and Deluxe Editions are available today on digital storefronts, with the Standard Edition also available to pre-order on PlayStation and Xbox at physical retailers. Get a fresh look at the carnage that awaits in the brand-new pre-order trailer

The Standard Edition of Painkiller is available to pre-order digitally today for $39.99 and includes the “Iron Crusade” skin pack as a pre-order bonus, featuring skins for all four characters - Ink, Void, Sol, and Roch - along with skins for six weapons: the Electrodriver, Stakegun, Shotgun, SMG, Hand Cannon and Rocket Launcher. Physical pre-orders of the Standard Edition on consoles will come with the retail-exclusive “Burnished Pride” weapons pack, which includes additional gold skins for those six weapons.

Painkiller’s Deluxe Edition is also available to pre-order digitally today for $49.99 and comes with the “Iron Crusade” pre-order bonus skin pack, as well as three additional post-launch DLCs, each including six weapon skins and four character skins.

Welcome to Purgatory! You’ve been sentenced for your transgressions against Heaven, but the Voice of the Creator is giving you one chance to redeem yourself. Blast through hordes of demons in brutal, fast-paced combat with an array of infernal weapons. Battle across gruesome gothic environments to stop the fallen angel Azazel’s invasion of Earth and earn your salvation – solo or in online co-op for up to three players.



Key Features

  • Purgatory Is Your Playground: Jump, hook and dash across vast, spine-chilling biomes while fighting nightmarish enemies in bloody, fast-paced combat with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons.
  • Three-Player Online Co-op: Play online with up to two friends, exploring diverse locations, uncovering secrets and facing off against terrifying enemies.
  • Grotesque Terrors Await: Challenge a variety of horrifying foes, from hordes of demons to titanic terrors like the monstrous children of Azazel - the Nephilim.
  • Unleash The Pain: Use tarot cards to upgrade your abilities, rank up to expand your arsenal, and team up with other players to obliterate all foes.
  • Choose Your Character Wisely: Play as one of four distinctive characters - Ink, Void, Sol and Roch - with unique perks to boost your energy, health, power and damage.

Painkiller is coming to PlayStation 5 (Deluxe), Xbox Series X|S (Deluxe), and PC via Steam on Oct. 9, 2025. Physicaly copies will be available here. * * * The Deluxe includes the season pass.

This game was a beast back in the day—gave me Doom and Serious Sam vibes without trying to copy either. With a $39.99 price tag, I’m hoping it absolutely delivers and then some. When you’re reviving a classic, you’ve gotta go all in to make it feel like more than just a nostalgia trip—the Tomb Raider reboots nailed that. Honestly, the next throwback that comes to mind is Duke Nukem, but I’m not sure he’d survive in today’s gaming climate without being a changed man.


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