With the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 campaign, Activision is testing the limits of how "cheap" it can get, while asking players for €79.99. The experiment unfortunately fails, resulting in the worst Call of Duty in years, which suffers on almost all fronts. From the extremely short duration, to the nerveless set-pieces, the copy-pasted environments that are simply altered parts of Warzone's maps, the poorly written script and the abrupt finale, these are just a few of the problems of this year's CoD. The situation is somewhat saved by the robust and tried and tested gunplay, some pleasant flashes, as well as quality graphics. But these are not enough to bring... in the spring. Unless you're big fans and well prepared for what's ahead, you'd better keep your money and invest your time elsewhere.
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Assassin's Creed Mirage left me finally satisfied and I am glad that in 2023 there is again a chapter in the series with such a more old-school direction. I wouldn't say it's a complete return to the roots, since there are still remnants of the RPG era, with the parkour system being my biggest complaint. while the "now" of history is again absent. However, I think this is a game that fans will particularly enjoy, and I easily recommend investing their time in. It has one of the best cities we've ever seen in the entire Assassin's Creed series, a real achievement, with awesome level design and a lot to teach. Literally, it has a well-crafted stealth system with many tools for each scenario, and its scale is finally at normal and manageable levels, without you ever feeling like it doesn't respect your time.
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The Crew Motorfest is a well-crafted open world racing game, set in a beautiful location and packed with content, with a varied and impeccably paced campaign or a series of mini-campaigns. It's Ubisoft's attempt to make its own Forza Horizon, as it follows the formula almost to the letter, and largely succeeds. Sure, there are flaws, and in the attempt to include everything that can be driven, from boats, planes, Formula 1 cars, motorbikes to -of-course- cars, depth has been sacrificed. Either way, anyone who invests their time will certainly not regret it, as this is ultimately a highly entertaining game!
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Street Fighter 6 is an extremely rich package that successfully manages to win over new players thanks to its new and sophisticated control system, while also winking at veterans, with its balanced, strategic and deep gameplay. It includes everything Street Fighter 5 did, while the development team has added an entire Street Fighter open world RPG and an online MMO on top of it. So, just like that, Capcom's positive...combo continues!
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Dead Island 2 is one of the pleasant gaming surprises of 2023, although you'd expect it to come out full of problems and with a confused identity after ten years of delays. The end result couldn't have been further from those fears. The experience is technically flawless with no problems, gorgeous graphics and consistent performance, and most importantly: highly, highly entertaining and satisfying gameplay!
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Burning Shores is a bit more Horizon Forbidden West, with all that entails. There are various new enemies, some welcome new gameplay additions, and a new map to explore.
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High on Life kept me busy for about 12 hours and almost every minute I had a smile painted on my face. If you like the humor of Rick and Morty and Justin Roiland, start downloading already. If, on the other hand, you want a more grounded and serious experience, I can't recommend High on Life so easily, as the whole experience is clearly based on this extreme sense of humor.
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Need for Speed Unbound is a game that has style, but certainly this style is not for everyone...
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If you like fast-paced melee combat games or if you are baked by the B-movie aesthetic and want something mindless, you will definitely have a good time. If on the other hand if you are looking for something more, you better invest elsewhere.
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As was the case with its big brother, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a flawless port to the PC platform, performing exceptionally well even on a mid-range system.
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare II has a quality single-player campaign, with an incredible technical area, elusive production values and unbeatable gunplay. Despite its few weaknesses, it manages to differentiate itself, offering a more military experience that goes beyond simple shooting galleries and spectacular set-pieces.
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Gotham Knights is a game with a lot of problems, but it's still enjoyable at times, especially for fans of the superhero genre and the Batman universe. However, ultimately it doesn't manage to reach Rocksteady's excellent Arkham games.
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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is another good PC port from PlayStation. There are a few flaws, but overall, it represents another excellent package that deserves the attention of PC gamers, who until now have not been able to enjoy Naughty Dog's adventures.
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Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels is an excellent expansion, which gives you plenty of nostalgic fun, further enriching an already rich package. It's a real adrenaline-pumping and jaw-dropping graphic extravaganza, as its theme helps Turn10 and Playground's impressive graphics engine to show off its capabilities even more. There are a few flaws, such as the only 10 new vehicles, but overall, we're talking about an expansion that will be loved - expectedly - by Hot Wheels fanatics and fans of arcade racing games in general.
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Bright Memory Infinite offers a highly entertaining campaign full of impressive sequences, which personally reminded me of the older Call of Duty titles, with all that this entails. There are some weaknesses, such as the very short two-hour lenght, the clichéd script and some ideas that aren't developed as much as they should be, such as the stealth mechanics. With all that said, if you like shooting galleries and you are looking for something flashy and 'light', it's worth a look.
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F1 22 is overall a particularly good racing game, offering a very satisfying on-track experience, with realistic handling and beautiful graphics, capturing in an entertaining way the extremely complex nature of the sport. There are problems, like the excessive monetization, but for better or for worse, Codemasters' proposal is a "one-way street" for fans.
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If you are a fan of the looter shooter genre or if you like the lighter filled with humor experiences, you should give Tiny Tina Wonderlands a try!
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Gran Turismo 7 not only celebrates the 25th anniversary of the series, but celebrates car culture as a whole. Despite some minor flaws, Polyphony Digital created a "must-have" game for PlayStation owners who have even a little bit of interest in the racing genre.
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Horizon Forbidden West, without reinventing the wheel, evolves the series in a natural and organic way. New ideas and gameplay mechanics, such as the hook and underwater exploration, stand next to the enriched combat system, to create a well-made experience. If you've played Zero Dawn in the past you already know what to expect, so grab the bow and get ready for a second round!
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God of War is undoubtedly a masterpiece that everyone should play. If you never had the change before, the PC port is ideal, as it enhances the already great looking game and satisfies on almost every front, with support for DLSS, ultrawide monitors and many accessibility and customization options.
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