Petr Polák


147 games reviewed
75.3 average score
75 median score
98.6% of games recommended
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Apr 9, 2024

Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is an enjoyable real-time strategy game set in the fantastic Terminator universe. However, as you play, you’ll constantly feel a sense of constraint and untapped potential that the game clearly had. It’s nice, it’s good, but in the realm of RTS titles, it’s a solid average—it won’t offend anyone, but it doesn’t particularly stand out either.

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8 / 10.0 - The Thaumaturge
Mar 9, 2024

The Thaumaturge is an intriguing story-driven RPG with an isometric perspective and turn-based combat, set in an alternate history of 1905 and taking place in Warsaw. Great emphasis is placed on the story and conversations, and dialogue choices can influence the overall direction of the plot. Acquiring new salutors, completing side quests, and exploring Warsaw are enjoyable and entertaining. However, the combat system is minimalist, and the combat style doesn’t vary much. The lack of equipment upgrades and the emphasis on dialogue may not be to everyone’s taste. Nevertheless, it’s definitely an interesting title with a unique setting that will entertain all fans of story-driven RPGs.

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Mar 3, 2024

Kapital: Sparks of Revolution is a visually impressive city-building strategy game set in the post-World War I era. The game offers a collection of interesting ideas with an emphasis on decision-making and managing limited resources. However, it is let down by the failure to fully develop some of its great ideas and the absence of important elements and metrics that are essential for managing the economy. Furthermore, some of the mechanics do not function quite correctly.

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8 / 10.0 - Ghostrunner 2
Mar 1, 2024

Ghostrunner 2 is undoubtedly a worthy sequel to the first game. It features several new ideas, and the developers have made a noticeable effort to improve some of the mechanics carried over from the original. Most of the changes are for the better, but there are also elements that don’t quite fit the game’s concept. You can look forward to great dynamic gameplay, fantastic parkour, and challenging combat where you have to carefully choose the most effective path to your goal. Add to that the impressive graphics and a fantastic soundtrack, and you’re in for a treat.

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8 / 10.0 - Enshrouded
Feb 13, 2024

Enshrouded is a well-crafted third-person RPG with elements of survival, crafting, and a voxel world, where you can spend hundreds of hours building your own base, digging tunnels underground, or exploring a beautiful open map and battling enemies. The game offers a satisfying gameplay loop that will keep you entertained whether you’re playing solo or cooperating with other players. While some elements still need fine-tuning, even in Early Access, it’s clear that this game has tremendous potential—and even at this stage, it’s sure to eat up all your free time.

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Jan 31, 2024

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, like its predecessor, is a well-crafted game that fits perfectly into the Deus Ex series. The game combines FPS, RPG, stealth, and action elements, and the freedom to choose how you play it keeps things entertaining. Compared to Deus Ex and Deus Ex: Human Revolution, however, there’s a noticeable lack of freedom and a more limited scope, as evidenced by the presence of only two different endings and the fact that you face only one final boss.

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8 / 10.0 - The Troop
Jan 24, 2024

The Troop is a well-crafted turn-based strategy game set on a hex grid, whose gameplay—and especially its artificial intelligence—takes you back to the golden age of challenging strategy games. This game won’t give you anything for free; the AI will try to trap you in crossfire, wear you down, and maneuver you where it needs you to go. It won’t take unnecessary risks, and it can really give you a run for your money.

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Dec 23, 2023

Terminator Resistance is without a doubt the best game the developers at Teyon have released to date, and it’s what has earned them a place among the industry’s most respected studios. It’s a fantastic old-school shooter that’s fully licensed and set in the Terminator universe. If you can overlook a few flaws, you’ll still have a blast playing it even today.

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NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS definitely offers the best visuals in the Ninja Storm series. However, the storytelling—which follows Naruto from his youth through the Shippuden era to the time when he became the Hokage of his dreams and had a son, Boruto—is chaotic. As a result, the game’s potential has been limited to nothing more than a classic beat-’em-up where you can choose from 130 characters. Considering the entire Ultimate Ninja STORM series and the high standards it has set, this is merely a polished average.

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Dec 6, 2023

Tribe: Primitive Builder is an enjoyable building game with light survival and management elements, set on an island during the dawn of the human era. It’s a game that draws its strength from its setting and the island’s gameplay environment, complete with its indigenous inhabitants. The game has a distinctive visual charm and successfully captures the atmosphere of building on an island, but compared to other titles in its category, it doesn’t offer any groundbreaking innovations that would set it apart. However, fans of the genre will definitely find it entertaining for several dozen hours.

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8 / 10.0 - Last Train Home
Nov 28, 2023

Last Train Home is a well-crafted RTS with elements of management and survival that tells the story of Czechoslovak legionnaires with a simple wish to return home. The stylistic execution—including the visuals and audio—is excellent, and thanks to the ability to customize how you want to play and what you want to focus on, the game will appeal to both real-time strategy enthusiasts and story lovers alike. The game is held back slightly by some technical issues, which I believe will be resolved to perfection very soon.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Party Animals
Nov 17, 2023

Party Animals is a playful and chaotic game that relies on the cuteness and clumsiness of animals as they battle each other in colorful arenas. However, the chaos and clumsiness, combined with sluggish controls, can very quickly turn the fun and smiles into intense frustration. If you have the chance to play with a group of friends, though, it’s a laid-back game perfect for evenings filled with fun, chaos, and playing pranks on one another.

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Nov 16, 2023

Daymare 1994: Sandcastle takes the entire series a big step forward and clearly shows that the developers have learned their lesson. The game is held back by its uneven pacing and storytelling. In terms of gameplay—specifically combat and visuals—it makes up for these shortcomings, even though you only have two weapons and one special freezing gadget at your disposal. For fans of the genre and the Daymare series, this will be an enjoyable experience that you’ll appreciate despite certain flaws.

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Nov 5, 2023

Total War: Pharaoh goes back to the roots of the famous series, returning to its historical foundation, realistic battles, and emphasis on tactics. The storytelling is enjoyable and engaging; the heroes are no longer incarnations of gods, but mortals who are members of an elite unit. The changing weather, which can significantly influence the course of a battle, is also a welcome addition—a won battle can suddenly turn into a struggle to rescue elite units from the mud. However, the game is let down by issues such as the sometimes odd behavior of the AI and problems with performance and smoothness.

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9 / 10.0 - Barotrauma
Nov 2, 2023

Barotrauma is a well-crafted cooperative game that does an excellent job of bringing the submarine and its crew to life. What really stands out here is undoubtedly the atmosphere and gameplay. The combination of sci-fi and the underwater world works perfectly. Each crew member plays a very important role, and the emphasis on knowing each member’s specialization is often a matter of life and death. However, some players may be put off by the 2D art style, the emphasis on character knowledge, and the sometimes erratic behavior of the AI.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Highrise City
Oct 15, 2023

Highrise City is an immersive city-building strategy game with a steep learning curve, featuring city construction, resource management, and a strong emphasis on economics. It’s not just a simple city builder, but a complex city-building and management game that focuses on the logical requirements for city operations and subsequent development. The icing on the cake is the ability to drive around the city you’ve built in a white pickup truck, putting you right in the thick of the action. However, the game is let down by relatively poor optimization and a user interface that’s confusing at first. Fans of the genre will definitely find it engaging and entertaining. I’d recommend that newcomers arm themselves with patience or opt for an easier title.

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Oct 15, 2023

Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty is a solid turn-based strategy game that prides itself on historically accurate details and units, which is definitely one of the game’s biggest strengths. It’s a successful addition to the series that will delight fans of the series and lovers of the genre. However, it may prove slightly frustrating for beginners and casual players.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Xenonauts 2
Oct 10, 2023

Xenonauts 2 is an enjoyable strategy game that offers fast-paced turn-based combat. The need to build a base, track UFO sightings on the global map, and shoot down flying saucers in a minigame format is quite engaging. The missions, in which you command your troops, are constantly evolving and force you to think on your feet and adjust your tactics with every turn. The game is mainly let down by minor bugs and crashes in certain situations. At the same time, it presents a challenge that will appeal to fans of the genre.

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7.5 / 10.0 - 12 is Better Than 6
Oct 2, 2023

12 is better than 6 is an enjoyable top-down shooter that stands out not only for its combat system but also for its unique hand-drawn visuals. TThe game combines the great satisfaction of making progress with the frustration of repeated deaths. If you’re a fan of the genre, aren’t put off by black-and-white graphics, and are prepared to die, 12 is better than 6 offers you great entertainment for an entire afternoon.

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Sep 28, 2023

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is a fantastic expansion to the original game, adding a gripping espionage storyline. Along with Phantom Liberty, the game introduces many new features that should have been there long ago, such as action-packed car chases where you can shoot from the driver’s seat or from weapons mounted directly on the vehicles. However, it’s clear that this is an expansion of the original game, so you should expect the occasional bug. It’s definitely a great invitation to return to Night City and finally enjoy what was promised years ago.

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