A magnificent collection of puzzles that will take weeks to fully explore. The sheer number of unique riddles is consistently impressive in terms of their execution. Sadly, the same cannot be said about the plot: while it seemingly attempts to tell an engaging story, many of its details end up going in one ear and out the other.
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A good sequel to a great game, it's barely different from its predecessor, and in some ways even inferior. But it's still a joy to play.
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One of the best Ace Combat games, offering dozens of spectacular and exciting missions that keep you coming back. The story isn't the most engaging, and the multiplayer is marred by microtransactions, but flying and shooting are fun, and that's what matters most.
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An action game that evokes nostalgia for a long-forgotten phenomenon:
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An original and, in many ways, unusual action RPG that challenges you to take a fresh look at a familiar genre. This universe has great potential, and we can't wait to see how these bold ideas are developed in the already confirmed sequel.
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A unique farming simulator in many ways, it's one of the best attempts to make something as engaging as Stardew Valley.
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Another successful game in the Star Wars universe and further proof that major publishers shouldn't give up on the turn-based tactical strategy genre just yet.
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A captivating action game—at first, it evokes many associations with familiar blockbusters, but then becomes increasingly captivating with the narrative, the scenery, and the surprisingly good combat system, which one could only dream of in previous installments of the series.
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A successful—and in some ways even brilliant—attempt to create a game in the spirit of Nintendo 64 shooters. As a nostalgic experience, Agent 64 is a great game. But as a standalone title, it doesn't stand out in any way and will likely bewilder those outside the game's target audience.
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An atmospheric and occasionally touching action game from a studio that has never done anything like it, and unfortunately, it shows. The plot is depressing, exploring the locations isn't particularly engaging, and the bosses are repetitive—but the excellent combat system alone makes it worth checking out. Waiting for a huge discount, of course.
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Perhaps the most successful attempt at a full-fledged Hotline Miami clone. Kusan won't replace the third installment in the series, but it will at least evoke emotions similar to those experienced many years ago while playing the Devolver Digital classic.
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The Mermaid Mask turned out to be not only the most successful game about detective Grimoire, but also one of the best detective adventures in recent years.
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Charming platformers that didn't lose their appeal after the disappearance of VR requirements. The main drawback is that the second game is much better than the first one, but it doesn't mean that you won't have fun playing both of them.
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An excellent remake that reminds us why Black Flag is considered one of the best games in the series. And after Resynced - one of the most beautiful, too.
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This year, such a release was Crushed in Time, simultaneously reminiscent of classic humorous quests from the LucasArts era and attempting to bring something new to the genre. It's not without its typical quest flaws, but the unique, flexible gameplay and solid humor outweigh these few shortcomings—we can't wait to see what else these developers can come up with.
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Devolver Digital often publishes experimental and unusual games, and Dark Scrolls certainly qualifies as such. But while playing, I'm reminded time and again of another recent release, Ball x Pit.
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A charming and touching platformer that may seem formulaic and basic from the outside, but in fact turns out to be quite original and memorable.
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A charming adventure reminiscent of the old Zelda games, The Adventures of Elliot's repetitive enemies and rather unoriginal storyline prevent it from making the list of Square Enix's best HD 2D releases.
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Phonopolis has a derivative story and a brilliant art style, and you reach the credits because you want to see everything the developers have crafted. But the game barely comes close to matching Amanita's best releases.
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Despite all its flaws, Solarpunk is still so captivating that you sometimes lose track of time.
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