As interesting as the art direction and various game mechanics are, Mario & Luigi: Fraternal Charge is probably not the great comeback that many fans were hoping for, due to some choices that detract from its formula and enjoyment. The basic structure seemed excessively repetitive (perhaps the concept is starting to age a little too much?), and it failed to recapture the charisma of other Nintendo productions. It remains a cute, enjoyable and universally enjoyable RPG, even if we were hoping for something more for the return of this historic and beloved series.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops marks a great comeback for Treyarch's franchise, as well as a very important restart after a MW3 made of and with laziness. The single player campaign is enthralling, the multiplayer entertains in all its forms, and the Zombies mode caters to all palates, from historical fans to new ones. A great COD.
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The Smurfs: Dreams is a perfect game for the little ones, but one that doesn't disdain entertaining those with a few years on their shoulders and looking for a relaxing and laid-back adventure. Gargamel is warned: trapping the Smurfs in a seemingly endless sleep was not a good idea, because anything can happen in dreams...
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Super Mario Party Jamboree is a majestic title, the best in the series among those released on Switch, and a symbol of a Nintendo that wants to experiment and amaze again and again. We are probably facing the first chapter of a new course for the saga, a bit like Bowser's Fury and Super Mario Bros: Wonder were. The basis of a great future, if Nintendo is able to replicate itself.
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the franchise's grand farewell to Switch, and perhaps it couldn't get any better than this. Overlooking a few technical issues (the console has clearly reached its limit, someone save the Switch soldier!), Echoes of Wisdom brings with it a renewed wind of opportunity and possibility to the series, winking at the evolution of BOTW and TOTK but still having its own distinct identity and fun gameplay. The perfect blend of new and classic, on which Nintendo could build the future of the series - or at least a branch of it.
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Epic Mickey Rebrushed is a successful remake, a production that manages to restore lustre to a game that was appreciated in its time but also characterised by many macroscopic flaws. Purple Lamp has managed to limit many of these problems, in some cases fixing them, even if some of them are inevitably linked to the title's concept. However, the work done is enough to give Epic Mickey a new chance, which now shines brighter than ever before with its distinct creativity.
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In conclusion, The War Within is currently one of the most comprehensive and satisfying expansions, at the time of its launch, of World of Warcraft in recent years. Only time will tell if Activision Blizzard will be able to keep the bar high.
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Concord is a game that is as fun to play as it is bland in form and structure. The gunplay is easy, accessible to all, and the choice not to burden the heroes with a thousand abilities and digressions, as NetEase did with Marvel Rivals, is interesting. It might even have a fair amount of interest in esports one day. But will it make it to that day? Firewalk's title has quickly plummeted in players' interests, but this is also because it really has little or nothing to offer, starting with an overly underwhelming art direction. Dulcis in fundo, the idea of launching a hero shooter in 2024 for EUR 40 may have been the decisive move to make Concord the biggest flop in PlayStation history since Basement Crawl and Knack.
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Tombi, 30 years later, is still a very strange little platformer with definite charisma, full of charm and some pretty good gimmicks. Some of its more convoluted design elements are at times a little too tiring for many users today, but the basic gameplay remains satisfying to the point. The additions are good, although something more could have been done on the technical front.
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Easy to understand, easy to love: although not without its flaws, Nintendo World Championships is a very successful operation.
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Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is all in all a good addition to Switch's 2024, which is now living on many memories. It's a shame, however, that the launch price is problematic in our opinion, given the few new features and especially other, even more substantial remastereds previously released on the hybrid console. Nintendo, you can do better!
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Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is an authentic classic, remastered with love and care by an Ubisoft that this year, we must admit, is surprising us in a positive way. Despite an excellent job on the graphical and technical front, which has brought a game with 20 years of activity on its shoulders up to date, one incontrovertible fact remains: Beyond is still an extraordinary experience, a unique game that has never been attempted again, perhaps unrepeatable. While waiting for the sequel, don't miss this one. The very low, and ideal, price is a great ticket for a hovercraft ride in Hillys...
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a nice addition to Illfonic's asymmetrical horror PvP catalogue, adding some interesting mechanics by pushing players to co-operate and feel much more a part of the game at all times. On the other hand, content is scarce, and in a few hours the game has nothing really new to offer. Perhaps, the team will focus on an extensive post-launch support to enrich the content, but only time will tell.
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Paper Mario and the Thousand-Year Portal is just what we needed: a fine remake that brings back one of the best games of Mario's RPG drift, perhaps the best. As we've been saying for some time, honour to Nintendo for these valuable preservation operations: the title in question is rejuvenated thanks to the brand new visual compartment, and hasn't aged a day in the brilliant mechanics and widespread humour that runs throughout the production. 2024 confirms itself as the year of memories for Nintendo fans.
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XDefiant is still far from being a perfect game, but the start is definitely encouraging. Ubisoft has a title on its hands that could seriously put sticks (not too big, maybe even just small sticks) in Call of Duty's wheels, and now it's all in the hands of the developers: constant adjustments and content are needed if a mass exodus of users is to be avoided.
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System Shock was and still is a seminal video game. The remake of Nightdive does perfect justice to this classic immersive sim that created an entire genre, with a splendid graphical compartment and some insights that modernise the whole thing. At the same time, it should be pointed out that having proposed an almost 1:1 remake brought back some of the flaws of the original, and prevented the entire system from being modernised.
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Reigns is certainly a very special game, a roguelike with a lot of character writing skills and simple but effective gameplay. In the previous games in the series, the mechanics were certainly more complex, as in Three Kingdoms, but Beyond still manages to defend itself. If you are looking for a title that is different from the usual and at a low cost, here it is!
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Expeditions: A MudRunner Game is an excellent ‘simulation’ game, in so many quotes. However, the real heart of the experience lies not in the realism of driving and exploration but in the ability to solve reasoned and exciting puzzles. After SnowRunner, which we always recommend recovering, this is another very successful title, which only stumbles in the less than first-rate graphics compartment.
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Zombiewood: Survival Shooter is intense, fun, cheap and rewarding. Need I say more? Definitely not the game of the decade, but a pretty good source of entertainment for short relaxing sessions.
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Princess Peach: Showtime! is a major breakthrough for the historical ruler, who did not miss out on the Switch stage. It's a very personal game that moves as far away from Super Mario as possible, proving that when it comes to originality, Nintendo is unrivalled. It's just a shame that there are a few too many leaks, both technically and on the overall concept front. A pity indeed, because with a little more courage we would be talking about another title that is truly unmissable for owners of the hybrid console.
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