{
  "id": 11784183,
  "title": "The Expanse: Osiris Reborn feels incredibly Xbox 360, for better and for worse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/the-expanse-osiris-reborn-feels-incredibly-xbox-360-for-better-and",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-03T22:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/gaming/the-expanse-osiris-reborn-feels-incredibly-xbox-360-for-better-and-for-worse"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, unveiled at this year's Summer Game Fest, aims to capitalize on the gap left by BioWare's beloved Mass Effect franchise. However, my experience with this sci-fi action-adventure demo reveals a game that feels more like a console-era Gears of War than a deeply narrative RPG. Set between seasons one and two of the TV series, Osiris Reborn follows the protagonist and her twin as they infiltrate a shady private military corporation's space station to delete stolen evidence. While rich in detail and environment, the game struggles to deliver immersive storytelling, tense interactions, or dynamic combat. The character interactions feel shallow, and the dialogue lacks the depth found in BioWare's previous works. While the combat is functional, it falls short of modern expectations and often feels like a step back to the Xbox 360 era. Despite its rich source material, Osiris Reborn falls short in emulating the success of Mass Effect.",
  "summary": "The Expanse: Osiris Reborn disappoints in my hour-and-a-half hands-on demo.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}