Among the painful delays of 2021, Horizon Forbidden West was hard to ignore. Now that Guerrilla Games' title is finally here, it's worth celebrating. While it's not the perfect title everyone expected, the improvements over its predecessor are palpable and significant. Everything appears expanded and refined: narrative, world-building, gameplay—all show the team's efforts. However, this abundance of innovations has resulted in a somewhat uneven blend. Technically, there are minor flaws (nothing a few updates can't fix), but especially on PS5, the cross-gen development limits the overall impact. A title aiming for excellence but only brushing it, yet still providing plenty of reasons to be satisfied.
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Grim, unsettling, and ruthless, Martha Is Dead's nature highlights its greatness and beauty. LKA's second work captivates players with its gripping and ruthless narrative. Despite some imperfections, the desire to untangle the plot is strong. Excited for their next work.
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Paper Dolls 2 has good intentions but stumbles repeatedly. Setting and structure are interesting, but gameplay needs refinement. Localization limits make puzzles challenging, and the combat system is cumbersome and punitive, which may discourage players.
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Windlands 2 expands the 2017 experience with new combat mechanics, though slightly penalized on PSVR. Delayed conversion to Sony hardware means its ideas now need more. Still, enjoyable enough for PSVR libraries.
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Halo Infinite blends past and future of Xbox's flagship brand. The mix of standard sections and open maps is intriguing but lacks full vision. Future updates may improve it. Currently, the single-player campaign is solid but not exceptional.
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Marsupilami: Hoobadventure is a simple yet fun 2.5D platformer with good realization and charming characters. Not too challenging but has short longevity. Suitable for all ages and introduces French comic characters.
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Blue Reflection: Second Light by Gust shows creativity despite a high production pace and limited budget. Interesting RPG with a good combat system but has banal secondary elements. Still a recommended experience for genre fans.
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The Smurfs – Mission Vileaf is a fun return for Peyo's characters. Not exceptional but entertaining and not too challenging. Lacks personality in situations and character gameplay, but still a solid 3D platformer.
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House of Ashes continues The Dark Pictures Anthology's successful formula, maintaining Supermassive Games' horror style. Improved narrative and character depth. Fear is more physical, less psychological, but inter-character interactions prevent excessive banality.
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Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey maintains the classic gameplay while adding freshness. Some aiming issues cause frustration but can be fixed with updates. Otherwise, it deserves more recognition.
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The Crysis Remastered Trilogy still has much to offer. Appreciable restyling by Saber Interactive. Despite some gameplay flaws, it's worth considering for shooter fans, especially at a reasonable price.
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Left 4 Dead returns as Back 4 Blood. Fun with friends, but the gameplay offer is limited with a short campaign and basic PvP. Solid foundation, but more was expected for a full-priced title in 2021.
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Chernobylite is original and layered but has some imbalances. Interesting management and exploration, but action elements are less refined. Overall, an engaging and enjoyable adventure despite some dissatisfaction.
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Castlevania Advance Collection shows that Konami's efforts are praiseworthy mainly due to the original material's quality. However, a simple re-release feels outdated and somewhat disrespectful to fans.
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Lost Judgment is an excellent sequel with compelling narrative and gameplay. Yagami reaffirms his role as a leading character. Despite some minor flaws, the game's overall coherence and engaging story make it a must-play.
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Lost in Random represents a significant step forward for Zoink! The longest and most structured adventure from the team. Despite production imperfections, it's a rewarding and enjoyable experience, setting a new standard for the studio.
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Deathloop is surprising and fun. Arkane Lyon's loop offers a free and unbounded experience. Players must navigate the game independently, dying repeatedly. One of the year's best surprises, appealing to fans of Arkane's style.
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F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch, while not revolutionary, offers a well-crafted and intriguing setting with solid gameplay and a commendable combat system. Not suitable for a relaxing experience, but a pleasant surprise for those seeking a well-built and challenging game.
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Arashi: Castle of Sin demonstrates that VR titles can offer layered and satisfying gameplay. The game provides various mission approaches, though close combat is basic. Enjoyable overall but lacks incentives for replaying missions.
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Psychonauts 2 fits well within the series, enhancing its expressive power. However, the gameplay is predictable and lacks innovation. Despite this, it's visually inspiring and enjoyable.
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