Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo" shines as an outstanding metroidvania, reimagined through the unique concept of "yoyovania." The developers masterfully craft a deep and engaging gameplay experience around Pippit's yoyo, paired with smart progression and excellent level design. Despite a limited number of boss battles and occasional platforming challenges, the game stands out for its witty yet profound narrative, nostalgic 16-bit aesthetic, and a superb soundtrack enriched by Yoko Shimomura's touch. With solid localization and accessibility features, it’s a must-play indie adventure, offering around 20 hours of pure gaming joy.
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Despite its short duration, Out of Sight delivers a unique and captivating gaming experience, immersing players in a dark fairy tale rich in atmosphere. The clever camera mechanics, switching perspectives between Sophie and her teddy bear, Teddy, add depth to gameplay and puzzle-solving. While occasional trial-and-error moments may slightly affect progression, its strong narrative, well-paced rhythm, and outstanding sound design create an excellent experience. With its minimalist yet evocative aesthetic, Out of Sight offers a fresh and personal take on the horror genre.
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Keita Takahashi stays true to himself, and with To a T, he once again defies gaming and commercial conventions. He creates a highly personal experience that, despite its minimal gameplay, delivers a powerful message of tolerance and inclusion. While it lacks in pure gameplay depth, its artistic and narrative strength make it compelling. Ultimately, it's an auteur-driven game that simply needs the right audience to fully shine—just as expected from Takahashi, whom we appreciate for exactly this reason.
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RoadCraft carves out its niche with well-executed simulation mechanics, particularly in physics and environmental interactions, making it the closest thing to childhood construction games. It's perfect for players seeking a meditative and precise experience, rewarding methodical reconstruction and embracing a slow, deliberate progression. However, some interactions feel clunky, and the transport AI could be smoother. Despite these flaws, multiplayer greatly enhances the experience, making RoadCraft an excellent choice for fans of Saber’s other simulation games.
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Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is far from a groundbreaking remaster, offering a rather predictable return of the 2002 classic. Despite some visual limitations, Jubei's adventure remains enjoyable, with gameplay elements that anticipated modern trends. The graphical update is modest, mainly improving resolution and models. Aside from minor tweaks, it’s the same game—flaws and all. Whether to revisit it now or wait for its grand comeback next year is up to you.
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I was wrong about Ratshaker and unfairly dismissed it at first, but by the end of this short journey, I was glad to reconsider. Sunscorched Studios deserves the credit for surprising me with its bold approach. Far from being a typical trophy-chaser, this horror experience excels at shocking and unsettling with remarkable precision, creating a unique visual-ludic short circuit. Though highly condensed and minimally interactive, it costs no more than a simple café breakfast. Give it a try—your love for rats (and your sugar-caffeine cravings) will thank you!
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DOOM: The Dark Ages closes the trilogy with a prequel that shakes up the formula we thought was unbreakable. Despite some flaws, id Software delivers a solid experience. The heavier, slower combat pairs well with revamped parrying and melee mechanics, offering a fresh but still engaging feel. Less convincing are the airborne sections and the overall level design, which lacks past inspiration. While fun and long-lasting, it’s the weakest link in the new era of this FPS legend—but still a must-have for anyone with an insatiable urge to rip demons apart like there’s no tomorrow.
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Once Pirates VR: Jolly Roger is completed, it feels like a small step back in time due to its highly traditional approach. If I still had the first Sony VR headset in mind, I might have been more impressed by Split Light Studio’s work, despite its very short duration. There are no unforgivable flaws—the mechanics are functional, though undeniably old-school. In the end, it’s an enjoyable yet predictable pirate-themed VR adventure, well-crafted but brief and highly foreseeable.
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Will MercurySteam now be recognized as the studio behind Blades of Fire? Based on my experience, I certainly hope so. Their new IP offers a challenging and engaging adventure with a distinct identity and well-crafted gameplay elements, particularly its combat system and arsenal management. Its main flaw lies in an overly extended duration, leading to some redundant and less inspired sections that may amplify a sense of disorientation due to certain design choices. Nonetheless, it remains a game with a strong personality, making bold and divisive gameplay decisions that will reward those willing to embrace its nature.
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Empyreal makes an undeniably striking debut but suffers from some baffling gameplay choices that turn the experience into an unnecessary frustration. While the lack of a thorough tutorial and a deliberately chaotic narrative can be overlooked, the overly punishing and unbalanced combat system proves much harder to tolerate, often making encounters feel unfairly one-sided. That’s a shame, because the combat mechanics are engaging—despite their derivative nature—and the cartogram and asynchronous multiplayer features are solid ideas. A fascinating game that could have reached greater heights with better balancing. As it stands, Empyreal is best suited for players with plenty of patience.
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Got a group of RPG-loving friends and want to dive into a video game with the same vibe? Sunderfolk might just be a pleasant surprise. Secret Door has brilliantly captured the social and narrative essence of role-playing, offering a hybrid experience between big-screen gaming and mobile devices. With well-balanced mechanics blending deck-building and cooperative strategy, this debut from ex-Blizzard veterans is a fresh take on digital RPGs—best enjoyed with friends, as it should be!
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"Lies of P" doesn't reinvent the wheel, but after years of soulslike games, few have truly dared to do so successfully. Despite its inherently derivative nature, Neowiz’s title stands as a solid and well-executed entry into the genre, thanks largely to its original setting and the intriguing inspiration from Collodi’s work. This mechanical Pinocchio’s journey brings fresh, well-placed ideas that will delight fans. In the end, it’s a carefully crafted soulslike that, even without groundbreaking innovations, delivers an engaging and enjoyable experience on par with the best in its class.
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Days Gone Remastered isn’t exactly the game we were waiting for (who said Bloodborne?), and the adjustments it introduces don’t drastically change the overall judgment—the rating mainly reflects the quality of the update. After post-launch fixes, Deacon’s journey had already proven to be a solid and entertaining open-world zombie experience, and this remaster doesn’t change that. If you’ve already explored Oregon and still have the original installation, consider whether it’s worth spending €10 to access the Horde Assault mode—the most substantial new addition. If you’ve yet to experience the thrill of being chased by a massive zombie horde, this remaster might be worth considering—though the ending, without a sequel, might leave you frustrated, as it did for me.
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Halfway between a 2D soulslike and a metroidvania, Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree delivers a compelling and original RPG experience, as well as plenty of fun. With solid, satisfying combat mechanics and well-structured progression, its only minor flaws lie in the entropy-based levels and somewhat inconsistent difficulty. Overcoming these, Primal Game Studios offers an engaging, carefully crafted adventure that provides hours of entertainment—an underrated title with a fresh take on the soulslike genre.
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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, the new Canadian team at Don't Nod, continues the studio's style, improving almost every aspect introduced in Life Is Strange. This first part of the story of Swann, Autumn, Nora, and Kat may surprise with its pacing and narrative, revolving around a MacGuffin that reunites old friends after years apart. Everything falls into place by the end of this installment, leaving you eagerly awaiting April 15th. True to Don't Nod's famous gaming style, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will win over fans who appreciate the studio's narrative approach, delivering a heartfelt story that captivates emotionally. Let’s hope the second and final part lives up to this promising start.
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If you've never played Croteam's puzzle game, The Talos Principle: Reawakened offers the perfect excuse to dive into this captivating journey for knowledge. Even 11 years after its original release, the adventure of our android protagonist retains all its charm, thanks to its clever and challenging gameplay. Now featuring revamped visuals and a brand-new DLC, it promises fresh challenges even for seasoned players. Ultimately, it's a small classic that every puzzle game enthusiast should try.
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If you're looking for an accessible metroidvania with intriguing storytelling and world-building, Rusty Rabbit is worth a try. The futuristic, snowy adventure of Stamp offers a well-blended mix of elements, even if it doesn't revolutionize the genre. While not impressive in level design or groundbreaking ideas, and with some minor progression flaws, it stands firmly over its roughly 16-hour playthrough. Ultimately, it's an honest and enjoyable game available at a very affordable price for what it delivers.
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Underdogs is a brawler enriched with well-crafted RPG elements, offering a thrilling and immersive experience. Its standout feature is the highly engaging combat system, which effectively conveys the brutality of the battles in the Neo Brakka arena. However, the sections between fights rely heavily on randomness, which may overshadow the gameplay during runs. With the addition of a challenge editor and solid replayability, Underdogs is undoubtedly a highly recommended title in today's gaming landscape.
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Andy Warhol once predicted the famous 15 minutes of fame, but Mullet MadJack needs only 10 seconds to win over players. Despite its simple and straightforward concept, HAMMER95's work captivates with entertainment and near-perfect balance. The narrative layer adds charm, even though it might initially seem superficial. The result is a bold, unconventional, and delightfully psychedelic FPS, hindered only by repetitive level layouts and the inherent randomness typical of roguelikes.
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South of Midnight may not be the ultimate breakthrough for Compulsion Games, but it stands as their most solid and successful work so far. This well-crafted adventure balances platform and action elements, supported by strong gameplay mechanics. However, its progression remains somewhat formulaic, its construction conventional, and its mechanics highly derivative. Despite these shortcomings, the game delivers enjoyment in every aspect. Exploring the bayou with Hazel offers delightful surprises, particularly from a visual standpoint, showcasing that Compulsion Games is on the right path.
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