Rudy Wijnberg


39 games reviewed
71.8 average score
70 median score
48.7% of games recommended
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In Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, fan-favorite Goro Majima leads a gloriously absurd spin-off where you play as a pirate in a modern world, summon sharks and jellyfish, and bombard enemies with cannonballs, all while indulging in minigames, references, and crew recruitment; though limited to two fighting styles and a sometimes uncooperative camera, its compact playtime, lower price, and classic beat-‘em-up action make it a wild, worthwhile ride for Like a Dragon fans.

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Civilization 7 lays a solid foundation but doesn’t yet reach its full potential. While the game is beautiful, packed with content, and delivers that classic “one more turn” feeling, it stops at the moon landing, skipping modern progress. The absence of key leaders like Gandhi or the English also feels strange. Still, empire-building is as satisfying as ever, and with time, the necessary finishing touches will come.

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If you hold fond memories of Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles, the 2025 version might feel more like a lazy rerelease than a remaster, with minimal changes beyond slightly smoother gameplay, some extra characters, and couch co-op—leaving the same dated graphics, frustrating gameplay, and a sense that little effort was made, albeit at a modest price of twenty euros.

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Dynasty Warriors: Origins marks a strong return to the franchise, revitalizing the series with fresh gameplay, dynamic weapon-swapping mechanics that reduce repetition, massive battles for newcomers to enjoy, and deeper character insights for veterans, despite some minor drawbacks like a generic avatar introduction and occasional frame drops, resulting in an engaging experience that can easily extend beyond 50 hours.

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a fantastic game with an engaging story, stunning locations, varied gameplay, and a strong focus on exploration and puzzle-solving, making it a thrilling experience for fans despite its weak AI, leaving us eagerly anticipating Indy’s next adventure.

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Dec 11, 2024

Marvel Rivals boasts immense potential with its roster of 33 distinct characters, but balancing issues, a steep learning curve for newcomers, and its heavy resemblance to games like Overwatch 2 hinder its uniqueness, leaving its success dependent on whether it gains the time and player base to fully realize its Marvel license's possibilities.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the best entry in years, with the innovative Omnimovement mechanic refreshing gameplay across all modes without losing the charm of previous games, featuring a sublime single-player experience, engaging open-world segments, a compelling story, a Zombies mode that returns to its roots, and varied multiplayer maps—though with some hits and misses—making it a must-have for fans and an inviting return for casual players.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed delivers a fun experience for younger Ninja Turtles fans with its accessible gameplay and visual style, though older fans may find it lacking in depth, with a simplistic RPG system, technical issues like frustrating camera angles, and a story that caters more to a new generation of players.

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Nikoderiko: The Magical World is a nostalgic nod to classic platformers, offering solid content and fun co-op gameplay. Though it lacks its own identity, the affordable price and enjoyable challenge make it worth playing, especially with friends.

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Oct 7, 2024

Undisputed fills the Fight Night void with solid, realistic gameplay, but lacks the flair and polish of its predecessor. While it has potential, the barebones career mode and framedrops on PS5 hold it back for now.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero delivers an epic Dragon Ball experience with a massive roster and solid gameplay, but its simplistic controls may lack depth for competitive players. Fans and newcomers will still have a blast!

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The Mortal Kombat: Khaos Reigns DLC, despite great visuals and fun new characters, feels overpriced at fifty euros for only two hours of story content.

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Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is a charming and original platformer that, despite its slower pace, dated storytelling, and occasional control issues, will delight fans of the original while still offering an enjoyable experience.

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Sep 16, 2024

I really wanted to like Funko Fusion, but with repetitive gameplay, outdated franchises, and a buggy experience, it's hard to see who this game is truly for.

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Sep 10, 2024

NBA 2K25 excels in visuals and gameplay but suffers from limited innovation and an increasing reliance on microtransactions, undermining an otherwise solid experience.

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Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown offers solid gameplay and a great setting but is ruined by severe technical issues and poor server performance.

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The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection offers engaging, chapter-based stories with improved sprites and mechanics, making it a great pick for newcomers, especially on the Switch, though it adds little for those who played the originals.

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Sep 5, 2024

Astro Bot is a must-play that showcases the PlayStation 5's features with engaging gameplay, making it perfect for all ages.

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"I feel like I might be too harsh on Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions. Perhaps that's the case, but after around five hours of gameplay, I had seen everything and was eager to move on to another game. While the game boasts excellent controls and immerses you immediately in its world, there's simply not enough content. Moreover, it's a paid game that depends on an online player base. We've seen what happened with Concord when it went offline, and I fear this game may face a similar fate. On top of that, teams of seven players can only be filled with three actual online players, which seems like a recipe for dissatisfied players, a declining player base, and €30 less in your wallet."

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Aug 26, 2024

Star Wars Outlaws offers a refreshing experience by letting you play as a scoundrel in a well-crafted galaxy far, far away, without relying on Jedi or familiar faces. Despite some technical issues and repetitive elements, the game delivers epic dogfights, meaningful choices, and an impressive world, making it a solid choice for Star Wars fans.

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