Shadow of the Tomb Raider brings a satisfying close to the trilogy that set out to tell Lara Croft's origin story. The game features fewer action and gunplay set pieces, but that didn't bother me, as the deeper environmental exploration—heavily reminiscent of the franchise's earliest entries—more than made up for the shift.
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As a point-and-click game, I expected to find broader options for environmental interactions. Since the areas aren't particularly large to begin with, almost every action available in a given location is tied directly to the main objective. Taking all these factors into account, the title delivers an experience inferior to what was seen in the first two seasons of The Walking Dead.
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Blending point-and-click and puzzle elements, Old Man's Journey delivers a brief, reflective experience about the many setbacks we face throughout life.
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The Gardens Between is yet another striking indie experience, with a narrative centered on friendship, something deeply rooted in human life. With simple controls, the game features creative puzzles and gorgeous art direction.
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While Sleeping Dogs isn't groundbreaking, it excels at executing its core premise, with its hand-to-hand combat and parkour mechanics taking center stage. The game brings together proven mechanics from across the industry to deliver a satisfying gameplay loop. Coupled with this, the campaign mode features a well-crafted story filled with solid plot twists and surprising moments.
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Lara Croft GO is a simple yet challenging turn-based puzzle game, allowing players to test their logical thinking skills by solving puzzles set in abandoned ruins populated only by wildlife and traps. The minimalist visual style is stunning, and the soundtrack is thoroughly pleasant.
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The Wolf Among Us delivers an outstanding and memorable narrative, placing familiar characters in entirely new settings. For those who—like me—haven't read the Vertigo comics, the game serves as a great entry point into the Fables universe.
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Never Alone offers players an incredible cultural experience, a unique opportunity to learn about a people who have inhabited one of the coldest regions on Earth—northern Alaska—for centuries. However, it's worth noting that the game suffers from technical bugs that hinder the overall experience, occasionally leading to moments of frustration.
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Boasting an incredible narrative and an open world packed with a vast array of activities, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt stands as undeniably one of the finest action RPGs on the market. Despite being part of a trilogy, Wild Hunt's storyline is welcomingly accessible to newcomers to the franchise.
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Offering players another chance to revisit the Life is Strange universe, Before the Storm works remarkably well as a companion piece to the entry starring Max and Chloe, delivering a fresh perspective on key narrative threads introduced in the 2015 game.
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Visually stunning, ABZÛ features simple controls and an outstanding score. It is an essential audiovisual experience for players who truly appreciate video games as works of art. Above all, the game seeks to provoke reflection on human impact on the environment.
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Tackling a subject matter so rarely explored by mainstream entertainment, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice succeeds admirably in its portrayal of mental illness. It is an exceptionally well-executed project that drew support from neuroscientists, mental health specialists, and individuals living with psychosis throughout its development.Carrying a heavy emotional weight, the game's story becomes increasingly engaging as the player progresses.
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Constantly satirizing the American way of life, GTA V is yet another masterpiece from Rockstar. The game features a vast, rich world overflowing with options and activities to engage in. The gameplay borders on perfection, exhibiting virtually no technical or mechanics issues.
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With Forza Horizon 2, Playground Games solidifies its reputation by crafting one of the finest, if not the premier, racing game franchises today.
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Limbo is undoubtedly one of the most influential and defining indie titles of the seventh console generation.
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The Walking Dead: Season Two serves as a solid continuation of Clementine's journey, thrusting the young orphan into a series of new trials. The high emotional stakes that defined its predecessor make a return, forcing players to make tough, time-sensitive choices on the fly.
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While navigating family troubles, Chris leans on his creative imagination to disconnect from reality and fight off the supervillains haunting his town. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit handles a complex subject matter deftly, capturing a child's innocent perspective on adult struggles.
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Featuring creative puzzles packed with diverse mechanics, The Witness is challenging yet immensely rewarding. It offers a fantastic opportunity to test your logical reasoning and immerse yourself in a mysterious world where questions far outnumber answers.
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Watch Dogs 2 presents a vibrant, beautiful world overflowing with side activities to explore. With a more lighthearted narrative, the game delivers a rich toolset of mechanics to leverage during gameplay. The more skills you unlock, the broader your options become for tackling the challenges scattered across San Francisco.
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It's clear that developer The Coalition played it safe with its first original entry in the franchise, maintaining the series' classic gameplay loop alongside subtle refinements. The core identity remains intact, which is a great thing.
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