Once Upon a Puppet tried to present a new and exciting idea, and it partially succeeded by building a theatrical world with an artistic and visually appealing style, accompanied by music that matches the atmosphere. However, it overlooked everything beyond that. Behind this enchanting curtain lies a shallow gameplay experience with repetitive puzzles and a story that lacks soul. While the game does have a unique identity, it falls short on delivering enjoyment, which causes boredom to quickly take over the experience.
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For a moment, it felt like we were playing Inside 2. We hadn’t experienced anything quite like Inside—until Bionic Bay came along. It has firmly made its mark as one of the most enjoyable indie action-puzzle games, thanks to its creative ideas and captivating visual direction. It’s proof that developers don’t need massive budgets to craft beautiful and engaging experiences.
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It's rare nowadays to come across experiences like Blue Prince that carry unique ideas and an allure that keep drawing you back time and time again. Blue Prince introduces a fresh approach to the roguelike genre, one that relies on thought and planning within a calm and warm visual style, far from any form of pressure or action. Blue Prince stands out as a worthwhile experience.
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South of Midnight might deceive you at first with its enchanting art style and captivating premise, but it doesn’t take long to reveal its true nature. Despite offering an intriguing narrative plot, boredom and monotony gradually creep into the experience due to excessive repetition, limited level design, and a weak gameplay system ultimately making it a fleeting experience that falls short of its promises.
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An amazing journey that we embarked on in feudal Japan alongside Naoe and Yasuke. The story and gameplay were both thrilling and enjoyable, alongside its massive content, making it undoubtedly Ubisoft's most visually stunning game and the best Assassin's Creed game of the last decade.
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Once again, Hazelight Studios comes back with another success with their new game Split Fiction, which takes all the fun elements from its previous game It Takes Two and elevates them to a whole new level. The game introduces a vast array of ideas alongside fast-paced levels that clearly bear Josef Fares’s signature, making it one of the most outstanding co-op experiences and placing it high among the contenders for “Game of the Year.”
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Monster Hunter made a comeback with a renewed spirit, preserving its identity while introducing newcomers to the series, in a brand new, exciting and challenging journey alongside your friends, which makes it one of, if not the best title that represents the Monster Hunter series ever.
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Balatro stands out from other popular games today due to its accessibility and the convenience it offers for enjoyment anytime and anywhere—whether during a long journey, a work break, or simply for someone seeking to pass the time. With simple rules and a gameplay system that is both deep and engaging, Balatro seamlessly transitioned from a casual experience we tried out of curiosity to a captivating game that absorbed hours of our attention. Its availability on mobile devices further enhances its appeal, solidifying it as one of the most entertaining experiences in its category.
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LEGO Horizon Adventure is an adventure-platformer with the signature LEGO art style, featuring fast-paced gameplay, smooth technical performance, and a charming visual direction. However, its steep price compared to the amount of content, along with repetitive level design and shallow comedic dialogue, all impacted the overall enjoyment—making the six-hour journey feel like a bit of a struggle to get through.
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The Lake House expansion offers a thrilling experience and a mysterious story that intriguingly connects the worlds of Remedy. However, despite its rich atmosphere and well-crafted level, it remains a very short side adventure that provides no answers to the lingering questions left after finishing Alan Wake 2.
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What a spectacular comeback for Dragon Ball! Sparking Zero fulfills the dreams of fans of the series, taking us on an incredible journey packed with fun, story-rich content, and creative ideas. The game delivers polished and enjoyable gameplay, stunning visuals, and a professional, elegant implementation of the beautiful Arabic language. All of this makes Sparking Zero a near-perfect experience that captures the passion of Dragon Ball fans, delivering moments of true excitement—and earning its place as the best Dragon Ball game to date.
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Silent Hill 2 took our breath away—and it’s certainly not for the faint of heart. This remake was crafted with love, honoring the legacy of the original while delivering a relentless stream of psychological horror and nerve-wracking tension. It masterfully balances fear with a modernized approach to level design and puzzles, all wrapped in a visually stunning art direction and flawless sound design. It’s a powerful reminder that Silent Hill 2 has always been a horror gaming icon—and after 23 years, it returns to reclaim its throne as the queen of the genre.
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Astro Bot is a dream that every PlayStation fan should experience. It’s a collection of adventures beautifully woven into one grand journey, filled with joy and charm, boasting a visually captivating art style, fun and engaging gameplay, and level design rich in creativity and free of repetition. Technically flawless, the game makes unparalleled use of the DualSense controller. All of this leaves no doubt that Astro Bot has become one of the best platformers ever made—and a very strong contender for Game of the Year.
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Black Myth: Wukong could mark a major turning point in the history of Chinese video games. With stunning visuals and intriguing ideas inspired by Chinese mythology, developer Game Science has succeeded in creating a vibrant and visually stunning world that makes excellent use of Unreal Engine 5. The game offers a grand adventure filled with challenging and thrilling moments, along with unforgettable epic battles. However, the storytelling approach, repetitive gameplay mechanics, and a few technical flaws prevent Black Myth: Wukong from being a fully polished experience.
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What’s great about indie titles is that they often bring fresh ideas that are increasingly rare in today’s gaming industry, especially from major publishers. SCHiM might be the latest example proving that new concepts can lead to truly enjoyable experiences—when executed properly. With simplicity and elegance, SCHiM delivers a fun platforming adventure built on creative and original mechanics. We hope to see more of this, though ideally with a higher difficulty level to add a greater sense of challenge.
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In the best possible farewell to Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree stands tall as one of the greatest expansions in gaming history. Offering content that rivals, and even surpasses, many full-scale titles, this expansion manages to preserve the original game's vibrant and distinctive formula—while cranking up the challenge to brutal new heights. Every encounter feels like an epic moment to be remembered, cementing its legacy as a truly unforgettable experience.
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There’s no doubt that Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II surpasses Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice in most aspects. From its bold take on an emotional story with powerful moments and a unique direction, it delivers an unprecedented level of precision in portraying psychosis. The experience dives deep into the psyche, supported by masterfully implemented spatial audio that enhances the core theme, alongside stunning, hyper-realistic visuals. However, some design choices—along with the lack of innovation in combat mechanics and the repetition of familiar puzzle designs—are areas that could have benefited from more refinement. Overall, Hellblade II is a visually cinematic journey well worth experiencing, though it does feel far too short.
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Sony’s gamble on the Korean developer certainly paid off—Stellar Blade is the action hack-and-slash experience we've been waiting for for years. With refined gameplay systems, stunning visuals, an immersive soundtrack, and flawless technical performance, Stellar Blade has not only positioned itself as one of the best action titles of the year, but also as a true gem of this generation—raising the bar for Korean-developed games and drawing global attention to what’s next.
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Our journey with Rise of the Ronin was far from enjoyable. Despite the excellent implementation of the combat system and the thrill of its boss battles, the poor graphics and reliance on tired, repetitive level design within a lifeless open world drained any hope we had for the game. Ultimately, it stands out as one of the most disappointing PlayStation exclusives of the past decade.
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Hi-Fi Rush broke away from traditional molds to deliver a fun and innovative rhythm-based action experience. Its arrival on PS5 isn’t just a simple port to a new platform—it elevates the game to a whole new level of immersion, thanks to the excellent use of the PS5’s capabilities, especially the DualSense controller. It’s an experience no PS5 owner should miss.
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