Rudy Wijnberg
Once Upon a Katamari rolls straight into the hole in my heart, joyfully embracing everything that makes the series timeless—its quirky humor, absurd charm, and the endlessly satisfying simplicity of rolling through new worlds.
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Tales of Xillia Remastered is a heartfelt return for longtime fans and a welcoming entry point for newcomers seeking a classic JRPG adventure with dynamic action combat. It offers a rich journey filled with charming characters and a battle system that still holds strong today. While its pacing can be slow and its visuals show the game’s age, there’s plenty to love if you look past that. The remaster may not innovate, but it faithfully brings a beloved tale and timeless gameplay to modern platforms—perfect for anyone craving an old-school action RPG with plenty of heart.
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Double Dragon Revive tries to recapture the arcade glory days but stumbles with thin presentation, repetitive gameplay, and half-baked features—yet if you once blew your allowance on beat-’em-ups, there’s still a few hours of fun to be had, though you’re better off spending your cash on more polished throwbacks like Streets of Rage 4 or TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge.
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The Outer Worlds 2 is a bold, darkly funny sci-fi RPG that builds on its predecessor with richer worlds, sharper combat, and true player freedom—though a clunky interface and minor bugs keep it from perfection.
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Ninja Gaiden 4 marks a brutal, blazing-fast return for the series, delivering razor-sharp combat, slick performance, and pure challenge—despite some repetition in enemies and finishers.
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Battlefield 6 brings back the chaos and charm fans love, with slick maps, satisfying destruction, and a strong multiplayer core. Not everything hits perfectly, but with patches and Portal support, there’s plenty to look forward to. A true return to form.
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Ghost of Yōtei refines rather than reinvents, delivering a stunning, atmospheric experience that builds beautifully on Tsushima’s legacy. Some outdated mechanics hold it back, but the passion behind it shines through. If you loved the original, this one’s a no-brainer.
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LEGO Party is a charming digital celebration with that signature LEGO magic and some fun boards to compete on. It could use more content and polish, but as a party game it’s a solid pick, especially if you don’t own a Switch.
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Formula Legends is a charming blend of sim and arcade racing with impressive era variety and mechanics, though held back by technical flaws that limit long-term appeal.
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Despite aggressive, overtime-running microtransactions, NBA 2K26 shines with its tightest, most fluid gameplay yet, water-smooth animations, and a more heartfelt MyCareer, making it superior to NBA 2K25 and the clear MVP of basketball games whether you spend extra money or not.
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a stylish and challenging 2D platformer with razor-sharp combat, strong variety, and plenty of replayability, offering classic gameplay in a modern package despite occasional chaos and backtracking.
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Gears of War: Reloaded is the definitive version of the original classic—visually enhanced and performance-boosted, yet still unmistakably a 2006 game in tone and structure—but thanks to its thrilling combat, full DualSense integration, and complete package free of modern monetization, it's both a nostalgic triumph and a must-play for newcomers and veterans alike.
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Ready or Not delivers a brilliantly tense and tactical shooter experience—flawed by technical issues but elevated by its hardcore design, intense atmosphere, and the sheer fun of playing with friends.
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Super Mario Party Jamboree TV offers no revolutions but delivers a solid improvement over the base game, with its game show vibe, fun new minigames, and Coaster mode sure to bring smiles—though the reliance on a camera and the lack of updates to the core game may leave some players wanting more.
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Hunter × Hunter: Nen × Impact shows glimmers of potential with its unique character mechanics, but its shallow content, small roster, and brief story mode leave it far behind genre heavyweights - making it a modest pick for diehard fans, but a hard pass for fighting game enthusiasts.
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EA Sports College Football 26 is a strong successor to its entertaining predecessor, packed with atmosphere, stadiums, teams, and modes for every type of player—though Road to Glory feels a bit flat and Ultimate Team leans heavily into monetization, the gameplay is solid, the performance smooth, and for college football fans, it’s a no-brainer.
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 is a content-rich and finely tuned remake that thrills fans and newcomers alike, though it lacks the impact and innovation of its predecessor.
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Still waiting for a new F-Zero? Wait no more—Fast Fusion delivers stunning visuals, tight gameplay, and a unique fusion mechanic for under fifteen euros, making it a must-have racer on the Nintendo Switch 2 despite minor drawbacks like the lack of online multiplayer and limited track selection.
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Mario Kart World is a worthy successor to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, combining classic racing fun with fresh mechanics, a connecting open world, an expansive roster, and a brilliant Battle Royale mode—making it a joy for players of all ages.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is essentially a paid interactive manual with a few tech demos and minigames that, while mildly informative, feels more like a missed opportunity—especially given its €10 price tag and limited appeal beyond hardware enthusiasts or those with nothing else to play.
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