Since its release, the game has had a difficult time. In April 2026, changes to the game’s balance sparked controversy and some players accused the developers of trying to control how people played. This led to a wave of negative reviews on Steam. While the developers seemed to listen to feedback, the game is now receiving negative reviews again, but this time for an entirely new reason.
With the story finished, many fans are searching for a new series that feels similar. While nothing will be quite like Chainsaw Man, here are some recommendations that might satisfy those looking for something comparable.
Carl and his sarcastic cat, Princess Donut, are stuck in a bizarre, alien-run reality show where they must fight strange monsters and please demanding overlords, all while trying to escape. This struggle slowly changes Carl as a person. While the stories borrow heavily from video games and role-playing games, it’s surprisingly hard to find similar books unless you focus on shared features like game-like rules or dungeon exploration. So, instead of looking for a perfect match, we’ll focus on games that capture specific elements of the series, rather than everything all at once.
Season 2 of Wistoria: Wand and Sword kicks off a new story arc, focusing on Will Serfort and his fellow members of the Grim Generation. The show has consistently delivered high-quality episodes, demonstrating the creators’ dedication to careful storytelling and excellent production.
Since launching in late April, NTE has kept players busy with character collecting and exploring the city of Hethereau. The game lets you build friendships with characters, unlocking perks like car rides, dates, and exclusive outfits as your bond grows. Beyond the main story, there’s plenty to do, including managing a cafe, participating in street races, and even planning bank heists. Now, NTE is introducing its second limited-time character: Hotori, the owner of the Eibon Antique Shop.
This brings us to a fun topic: Metroidvania games where you play as the villain – or a character who could be considered one. We’ve put together a list of ten games like this, though defining ‘villain’ was tricky in a few cases! They’re not ranked in any specific order, but we generally started with the more popular titles. So, let’s dive in and meet these anti-heroes!
Arjan Brussee began his career in gaming in the 1990s, contributing as a programmer to the Jazz Jackrabbit series. He then co-founded Guerrilla Games in 2003, serving as executive producer and COO for nine years. Sony acquired Guerrilla Games in 2005. Brussee later worked at Electronic Arts for 30 months as an executive producer on Battlefield Hardline and additional content for Battlefield 3. In 2014, he established Boss Key Productions, the creators of LawBreakers, which is no longer operating. He joined Epic Games in 2017 and spent eight and a half years there, progressing through roles as head of mobile, director of product management, and finally, technical director.
The new Star Fox game for the Nintendo Switch 2 is essentially a remake of Star Fox 64, but with added features like full voice acting, better graphics, and new cutscenes. While fans are glad to see the Star Fox series return, some feel that Nintendo is releasing too many remakes of the same game. The new character designs have also sparked debate, even among the original game’s designer. However, there’s good news for fans: a full-length Star Fox movie from Illumination may be in the works, and there are also rumors about a brand new Star Fox game being developed.
Mu, the Second Tsuchikage from Iwagakure, was an incredibly powerful ninja, considered by many to be stronger than Onoki. He was a master of the Particle Style and could even split himself into multiple bodies and completely hide his presence by erasing his chakra signature.
The new Nintendo Switch 2 will cost $499 in the U.S. starting September 1, with price hikes happening in other countries as well. This follows price increases for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and many expected the Switch 2 to also become more expensive. The price change gives potential buyers a short window to purchase the console at the current, lower price.