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Crashlands 2 brilliantly combines exploration, management and humor. A feat once again achieved by the Butterscotch Shenanigans team. The universe is vast, the story rich, and the game mechanics offer a wide variety of activities that keep the player engaged for several hours. Despite a few shortcomings related to the clarity of objectives and text overload, the title remains a captivating and entertaining experience, ideal for those who enjoy adventure games where creativity is rewarded. It's not always easy to make a sequel, but the challenge has been met!

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Blue Prince is a breath of fresh air on the market, with an ingenious idea that blends several genres. The gameplay is efficient and perfectly integrated into the universe and concept. You'll always want to do it all over again, even if you've been stuck the last time. Nevertheless, the title isn't perfect, and may discourage some players. The non-linear progression is an advantage for a unique experience. However, it could also be a drawback for neophytes wishing to discover. And let's not forget that, for the moment, the title is only available in English. I'd mainly recommend the title to regular puzzle gamers looking for an out-of-the-ordinary experience.

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MLB The Show 25 is superior to the previous edition. The developers weren't afraid to take risks, offering a complete overhaul of Diamond Dynasty mode. It's now much more interesting, especially in single-player mode. On the other hand, the Road to the Show mode is a little more immersive, notably with the integration of the school course. I'd have liked to see more depth here, so as not to have the impression that it's a secondary addition. The gameplay has also been revised, and will take some getting used to in order to understand the strikes, which can often behave randomly. This is an element that has little impact in solo play, but which may clearly bother players who like to compete online. All in all, the game remains a benchmark in the field, and the San Diego team must continue in this direction.

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Out of the Park Baseball 26 is once again a more than complete experience for MLB and management fans. The title continues to refine without changing a formula that works. From now on, I hope the franchise can continue its evolution by increasing its accessibility. Offered only in English and with a user interface that's sometimes messy, it's not easy to attract players. It remains to be seen whether these aspects will be improved in the future.

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After a disappointing opus in 2022, PGA Tour 2K25 marks the return of the franchise with several improvements. Gameplay has been completely overhauled to offer a far more satisfying experience. And the integration of virtual currency is much more logical than before. However, the number of courses, the game modes and the immersion of the career mode now lack a little more depth. The current base is nevertheless of good quality, and the HB Studio team is on the right track.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows had big shoes to fill. Valhalla had disappointed on several counts and divided the community in two. Those who preferred the old direction of the franchise and those who loved the RPG side. It's almost impossible to satisfy both, but this new adventure comes close. Whether it's the addition of the informant system and lair construction, or the far fewer collectables, the title should appeal to a large majority.

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawai is, for me, what an alternative adventure in a major franchise should be like. As well as being linked to the franchise, you're plunged into the story without even questioning what exactly you're doing. The idea of using Goro Majima as the protagonist allows players to quickly become attached to him, but also to assume this zany side. Despite some repetition in terms of gameplay and activities, the title can satisfy old and new players alike. In fact, it's a good opus for those who've never played a Yakuza before. The shorter lifespan is also a good way of attracting another community. However, don't expect a game that reinvents the concept developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio!

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As with previous releases, Sid Meier's Civilization VII is clearly not going to meet with unanimous approval. Although it adds several new features that were previously DLC, the title profoundly changes the series' mechanics. The developers have opted for a different division in games, with a better balance of technologies. As a result, just because you dominate an Age doesn't necessarily mean you'll win the game. An aspect which may disappoint franchise regulars, but which offers greater accessibility. However, there is still work to be done. The interface needs to be revamped, while the tutorial portion is clearly not sufficient for someone who has never played the license. Not to mention the fact that the game will have to balance itself out as updates are made.

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Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator offers a rather complete experience for those wishing to discover a little more about the profession. Accidents are varied, while the fictional city offers realistic environments. However, routine quickly sets in, despite the integration of large-scale events. The experience system requires you to complete a series of missions with no real objective behind them in order to access all the content. Not to mention the fact that, for the time being, technical problems prevent us from enjoying a fluid experience. It's hard to recommend the game in its current state. Nonetheless, I hope the developers come up with fixes and new content soon. Something they have already demonstrated on their previous production.

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As a spin-off, Sniper Elite: Resistance bears a strong resemblance to the franchise's last main opus. As a result, series regulars are unlikely to feel the same excitement as new players. Especially as the main campaign is rather short and the multiplayer modes will not appeal to everyone. While it's still just as satisfying to pull off precision shots, the rigid gameplay of close-quarters combat is starting to show its age. It's hard, therefore, to fall completely in love with the game, even if I'm convinced that a portion of the community will appreciate it.

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Farming Simulator 25 is a logical continuation of the franchise. This opus offers improved visual management, new crops, animals and two new maps. With its GPS system, the series takes a big step towards accessibility, and tasks on our farm are much less tedious. Nevertheless, this edition doesn't reinvent the wheel, and series regulars may even feel that some new features are missing. Not to mention the fact that, even at the time of writing, there are still plenty of technical problems to contend with. The game remains a benchmark in the field, but may not be the revolution some players were expecting.

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My discovery of Karate Survivor began with a simple demo, only to be followed by enormous enjoyment of the final version. Available at a low price, the title manages to stand out considerably from other games in the genre. Fans of these experiences can enjoy complete immersion in the action films of the 80s. While there may be a few frustrations regarding the accuracy of our shots, the developers are already making regular corrections at the time of writing. Rather short for regular players, the experience remains more than fun and should appeal to a good number of gamers.

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LEGO Horizon Adventures offers a short experience of just over 7 hours, as well as access for younger players to the main franchise. With its difficulty levels, the title also offers a good challenge to players who can immerse themselves in this universe designed with small bricks. Without reinventing the genre, the game can clearly convince a portion of the community, even if the experience itself remains rather repetitive. All in all, a good adventure for the curious and those who have always loved LEGO games.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is without doubt the most complete opus in recent years. The campaign mode is deeper, with more varied and longer missions. Multiplayer takes on a new meaning with omnimotion, while the return of waves in zombie mode should delight the community. Not to mention that, from a visual standpoint, the title remains one of the most beautiful first-person shooters on the market. All that's left to do now is a little balancing, and perhaps a maximum number of players in all game modes, for a near-perfect opus.

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The abandonment of the older-generation console versions does allow NHL 25 to be more fluid in terms of gameplay. The reactive actions are a good idea and add a little more realism, although they still need to be balanced. Overall, and despite the additions to the franchise world, the experience remains rather similar to last year's edition. Which is not always a fault. Certain details can, however, be quickly implemented without requiring several weeks of development (such as the ability to switch cinematics to Be a Pro mode). All of which would really improve the series. All in all, I'd recommend the purchase to those who may have skipped the last opus in the franchise, or if you love managing your team.

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With EA Sports FC 25, Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to the full range of new features, rather than a simple roster update. These include the addition of Rush mode, the new season system, women's leagues and gameplay improvements. If you don't feel that the console is at the end of its cycle during matches, it's quite a different matter in the menus and cinematics. Slowdowns are frequent, not to mention loading times, which remain a little long. For its part, the decision to separate the Ultimate Team market on the Nintendo console from other platforms considerably increases the frustration of building a team and taking on players. All in all, this is probably the only portable edition of this sports simulation, but if you own an Xbox, PlayStation or PC, it's best to opt for these versions.

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On paper, Funko Fusion had the potential to become a strong and perhaps more mature competitor to the LEGO franchise. However, the lack of diversity, the repetitive objectives, the numerous technical problems and the absence of a local co-op mode all detract from 1010 Games' idea. While the universes offered are original to say the least, they are not sufficiently linked to offer a coherent universe. In its current state, it's very difficult to recommend the game!

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Fans who played the original opus will undoubtedly be happy to play Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. This version offers a number of visual improvements, not least to rejuvenate the original experience. However, this is not enough to attract new players. They'll find themselves in a muddled adventure against an artificial intelligence that's as flawed as ever. The 72-hour concept is also ill-suited to modern times, and despite the presence of an option to advance time, I'm not convinced that a new community will be created. I'd mainly recommend the title to fans of the franchise who loved the original opus.

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11 bit studios has clearly understood what we expect from a sequel. Frostpunk 2 is not just a new opus with improved graphics and additional scenarios. This second opus offers a truly unique experience that satisfies old and new players alike. Whether with the implementation of its political system or its neighborhoods, the game succeeds in renewing the young franchise. Nevertheless, the tutorial still lacks a little clarity, especially for neophytes who will have to spend several minutes reading long texts to understand everything. Fortunately, the game also incorporates countless accessibility options so that everyone can enjoy it. If you're a management game fan, you won't be disappointed with this title!

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Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is as much for fans of the franchise as it is for newcomers who have yet to get their hands on one of the license's titles. While it's much easier to understand the details of the storyline when you've already played the other games in the series, it's not a must. Especially as the gameplay is, in my opinion, more accessible, even if there are several puzzles to solve. The improvements in this port offer a real breath of fresh air to the original production, as well as being available in numerous languages. If the pace is a little more uneven than one of the main titles, it's a lot of fun to learn more about the character of Miles Edgeworth.

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