Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will likely get lost very quickly in the flood of other, much better games that will at least try to win over players in some way. If you weren’t impressed by the content of Starfield, for example—which many players also criticize for its merely average story—then Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will likely be an even greater ordeal for you, as it was for me. The game didn’t impress me at all, and it’s exactly the kind of game I’ll play once and never again. Six out of ten.
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There’s probably no need to say much more: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is, at its core, entertaining, but it’s simply another entry in a series that, for some reason, is unable or unwilling to bring about any major revolution and continues to revolve around the same gameplay, the same content, and—unfortunately—a below-average campaign this time around. While the campaign did attempt to introduce an innovative element in the form of open-world missions, the idea ultimately feels half-baked and actually drags the single-player campaign down even further. Five out of ten.
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Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged isn’t a revolution, but rather an evolution of the first game, one that has ironed out some of its shortcomings—such as the limited number of race modes and the sometimes excessively high difficulty—while also adding new features, like the ability to push your opponents out of the way. Unfortunately, it’s still not a perfect game, and there are a few aspects that Milestone should improve upon in the future. Even so, I can recommend this sequel to both owners of the first game and newcomers who haven’t tried the series yet. Seven out of ten.
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Bus World is a bus simulator with an interesting concept but terrible execution. That’s pretty much how you could sum up the game overall. Simulating the Chernobyl nuclear disaster or some other type of natural disaster is undoubtedly an interesting and great idea, but an idea isn’t everything, and if you can’t package all these aspects into a functional whole, the result is merely a barely average game—which is exactly what Bus World is. On behalf of us at Gaming Professors, I’m giving the game five out of ten points, and I’m only giving that five for the interesting concept. If it were just another run-of-the-mill bus simulator, the rating would be a grade or two lower.
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A different experience compared to other sports simulators, but unfortunately with untapped potential and a slew of bugs. That’s exactly how we can sum up the new Heavy Duty Challenge: The Off-Road Truck Simulator, which isn’t an outright disaster and, by Aerosoft’s standards, can be described as average. If the game included some form of a well-developed career mode and at least fine-tuned the physics model—which is lacking in some respects—Heavy Duty Challenge: The Off-Road Truck Simulator could be a decent simulator that would certainly find its fans. As it stands, however, the title will be forgotten very quickly, and it’s questionable how many people will actually play it. Four and a half out of ten.
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Despite all the tweaks and changes to gameplay and improvements to the overall experience, Cities: Skylines II is, unfortunately, a disaster that undermines all its polished aspects with terrible optimization and lackluster visual details. Of course, I’m not saying that Cities: Skylines II is bad. On the contrary, many elements of the game have been taken to a whole new level, opening up new possibilities for players that make building even more enjoyable than in its predecessor. However, this will only be true in six months or a year, once Colossal Order has fixed all the technical issues. So if you’re deciding whether to buy the new Cities: Skylines II, I recommend waiting a while longer and, in the meantime, continuing to enjoy the polished first installment, which—thanks to its expansion packs and dedicated community—is currently probably the best city-building strategy game of all time. Six and a half out of ten.
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If your kids are just starting to play games and you’d like to share this world with them, Disney Illusion Island is a good choice. It’s definitely not the best co-op game—I’d say that Espresso Tycoon did a great job of living up to its potential and building on the good impression the title made even in its demo version. If you’re a coffee lover, enjoy experimenting, and prefer more freedom, you’ll enjoy this game. Thanks to its simple gameplay, it will appeal even to players who don’t have much experience with the tycoon genre. Eight out of ten. It’s a creative title currently available on consoles, but its price is lower than that of Nintendo’s Switch exclusives, so you’ll even have enough left over for ice cream.
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Yacht Mechanic Simulator messed up everything it could, and if you’re expecting a game of the same quality as, say, Car Mechanic Simulator, you’re sorely mistaken. I wouldn’t even mind that much if Yacht Mechanic Simulator weren’t the same as Car Mechanic Simulator. Unfortunately, the problem is that the developers focused too much on monotony and simplicity, without including even the most basic details. Two out of ten.
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In my review of Forza Horizon 5, I said that, in my opinion, it’s the best racing game out there right now, and that statement still holds true. However, we have a strong competitor here that might one day threaten Microsoft’s series—and even if it doesn’t, we might at least get the chance to compare the two series side by side.TThat is, of course, assuming that in the future, The Crew continues to head in the same direction as The Crew Motorfest, which I reviewed today. In my opinion, this is the right path for the franchise to take going forward. Eight and a half out of ten.
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On closer inspection, Starfield is a solid RPG that, following in the footsteps of other Bethesda games, offers a vast open world with plenty of activities and exploration, giving players nearly unlimited freedom in their decisions. If you like the Fallout series and have been missing a game of this style on the market for a long time, you’ll enjoy Starfield despite its obvious shortcomings—and even more so if you love sci-fi and enjoy space settings, just like me. However, if you were expecting Starfield to be a revolutionary game packed with innovations, you’ll be disappointed with Bethesda’s work—at least for now. Starfield isn’t bad, but a large number of elements in the game feel unfinished, and it’s clear that Bethesda could have easily taken another year to polish many of them to a successful conclusion. On behalf of us at Gaming Professors, I give the game seven and a half out of ten.
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All in all, Elden Ring is an intriguing (semi-)revolution in the Souls series that, thanks primarily to its massive open world, can truly captivate anyone—literally. However, its perfection is undermined by the same old bugs that the developers haven’t quite managed to iron out over the years, at least as far as the PC version is concerned. If you’re playing Elden Ring on consoles, where optimization is slightly better, feel free to add that extra point to your rating. I’m giving the game nine out of ten.
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Food Truck Simulator stands or falls—in this case, falls—on its overall unpolished gameplay, which unfortunately contains major flaws and unfinished elements. These make the game nothing more than an average title that probably won’t appeal to many people. We certainly don’t expect it to be as successful as DRAGO Entertainment’s Gas Station Simulator was. If you’re looking for a better cooking simulator, check out Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator, which is ten euros more expensive but, in many ways, much higher quality. As for us at Gaming Professors, Food Truck Simulator gets five out of ten points.
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The new RIDE 5 builds successfully on its 2020 predecessor and offers several major improvements, such as the return of split-screen mode and the implementation of dynamically changing weather. There have also been minor changes to the driving and physics models, and of course to the visuals, which—despite the progress made—unfortunately still fall short in some respects. What also bothers me about RIDE 5 is the odd artificial intelligence and the lack of racing modes, whose frequent repetition can feel a bit repetitive in career mode. Even so, we can recommend RIDE 5 with a clear conscience to all fans of racing simulations. From us at Gaming Professors, the game earns seven out of ten points.
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F1 Manager 2023 is a welcome evolution of the previous installment, retaining the solid gameplay of its predecessor while adding new details and modes that take the overall experience a step further. On the other hand, there aren’t enough changes to make it worth it for owners of last year’s F1 Manager 2022 to invest in the new installment. I recommend they wait for next year’s edition or at least for a discount. However, if you haven’t encountered this series yet, F1 Manager 2023 is the clear choice for you. Just be aware that if you have no experience with the world of F1 or other management sims, you might feel a bit lost at first until you figure everything out. But that makes it all the more fun once you get the hang of the game. As far as we’re concerned, the title, like its predecessor, earns seven and a half points out of ten.
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But if you’d like to enjoy the adventure using the DualSense controller, you can. The PC version supports the official PlayStation controller, including haptic feedback, so Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart doesn’t fall short in this regard either. And that brings us to the end of our review; now nothing stands in the way of evaluating this game and assigning it a final score.
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The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition, despite its initial issues, is a fantastic remaster that brings this intriguing 2019 Fallout-style game to PC and next-gen consoles without compromising on quality or polish. It’s just a shame about a few minor issues and, in particular, the baffling pricing strategy Obsidian has adopted for this enhanced version. If you haven’t played The Outer Worlds yet and are planning to, go ahead and invest in the Spacer’s Choice Edition, which includes all content, including the two story expansions. You should definitely invest in this edition even if you own the base game and both story DLCs. For ten euros, this upgrade is definitely worth it. However, if you fall into the third group—meaning you own the base game but none or only one story DLC—you’ll first need to purchase the missing content from the original edition or pay the full price for the Spacer’s Choice Edition. It’s definitely worth purchasing the missing content from the original game and then taking advantage of the ten-euro upgrade option. Personally, however, I recommend waiting for a sale, as the original DLCs can be more than 50% cheaper during sales. It’s a real shame that Obsidian didn’t offer a more affordable bundle for this player base as well. I believe that such a move would have paid off more for them in the long run. Despite all that, the revamped The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is a great achievement, and on behalf of us at Gaming Professors, I’m giving it a splendid eight out of ten.
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Although TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 has its share of flaws, it isn’t a bad game by any means. If you’re looking for a motorcycle simulator and have grown tired of the MotoGP series, TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 could be an interesting alternative that will captivate you with its handling mechanics and even keep you entertained for a while. I can also recommend this title to owners of the previous installments; after all, three years have passed since the release of the second game, and I understand that many of you have certainly been waiting for a sequel. However, my recommendation only applies if you wait for a significant discount. The full price of 49.99 euros is unfortunately not justified for this new installment, given what it offers. If the developers ever drop the price to 29.99 euros, you can purchase TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 with a clear conscience. At the current price, however, don’t even bother—it’s better to invest your money elsewhere for now. Five and a half out of ten.
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The new F1 23 is a welcome evolution of last year’s edition, featuring an improved driving model, better AI, and a few familiar returning elements. These include the return of red flags and the second installment of the Break Point story mode. Unfortunately, even that isn’t enough of a reason for owners of the previous edition to invest the full price in the new installment. F1 23 is thus better suited for players who own one of the older editions, such as F1 2020 or F1 2021. After all, the implementation of the Formula 3 championship, for example, is still missing, which would have at least slightly turned the tables. Despite all that, I can say that F1 23 is a good game, and on behalf of us at Gaming Professors, I’m giving it eight out of ten points.
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The new Amnesia: The Bunker isn’t a bad game. The semi-open world, the constant race against time, and exploring the different sections of the bunker are genuinely fun and can really get your nerves on edge at times. However, some elements spoil the atmosphere, and unfortunately, the biggest downside of this new installment is the most important part of all: the monster itself, which you’d normally be afraid of. But that doesn’t really happen, and after a while, its presence feels more annoying than terrifying. On behalf of us at Gaming Professors, I give this new installment seven out of ten points.
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MotoGP™23 is undoubtedly a very successful racing game. The development studio Milestone S.r.l. has proven that no one knows the world of MotoGP like they do. Compared to the previous installment, the game offers an improved career mode, along with new features that effectively ensure each season feels distinct from the last. Dynamic weather can influence the course of the race and does a great job. The visual presentation, within which this element is implemented, really elevates the entire atmosphere. Unfortunately, there are also elements here that knock the title back down to earth a bit. This shortcoming is mainly the sometimes extreme wheelies and rear-wheel lift, as well as the AI, which coordinates with the other racers against you.
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