Michael Wenting
Fans have had to wait thirteen years for it, but The Settlers is back! It plays well and looks very nice, but soon the game turns out to offer less challenge and variety than hoped. Playing online is an important part of the game, but it doesn't work well: a game takes too long and technical problems make it difficult to complete an entire game. The game is popular, but does not taste like more.
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Bayonetta 3 is a great game that plays away nicely after a difficult start, but does not always convince completely. The first hour players probably won't mind anything thrown at them, but for newcomers it's quite overwhelming. That applies not only to the story, but also to the controls and the like. The makers seem to have assumed that you already know how everything works. The game feels graphically dated, especially in the cut scene. However, you get used to it quickly and it doesn't really get in the way of the game.
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In Pikmin 4, you as a stranded astronaut on planet Earth must search for the other crew members of your spaceship. Fortunately, you have a trusty biped and dozens of docile Pikmin to help you with that. It's a game that plays wonderfully and lets you explore a world at your leisure full of treasures, obstacles and enemies that you have to face. There are a number of new challenges that offer a different gameplay experience and are a welcome, enjoyable change from exploring. Do not expect a very challenging game, but a very successful game to take your mind off it.
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