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Ancient Farm is a rather uneven farming simulation. The fact that I am mostly alone on my farm—apart from the occasional trading ship—does not bother me at all. The tutorial is quite extensive, but beyond that there is a lack of incentives to engage with the various gameplay systems. In particular, the acquisition and use of water is overly complicated, requiring too many tools. On top of that, these tools break far too quickly. The seasons only differ in terms of which crops can be grown, which makes the overall experience feel somewhat shallow. As a result, the game comes across as a bit thin, and I can only offer a limited recommendation.
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What drew me to Direction Quad in particular was its diagonal movement pattern. It's implemented in a somewhat tricky manner, but works well once you get used to it. The base difficulty of the levels is already moderate as a result and rises further through each world's unique mechanics.
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Donkey Kong Bananza is a fresh and accomplished 3D Jump & Run that from my perspective cannot keep up with the team's Mario games. However, those who particularly enjoy wild destruction might view it somewhat differently.
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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a successful remake of the RPG classic. The time travels begin with many smaller stories that become more interconnected later. Due to its relatively low difficulty and some QoL features, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is particularly suited for newcomers, though it's worth playing beyond that as well.
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The DLC Frostpunk 2: Fractured Utopias adds more depth to the already well-developed faction system and can thus score again with me, like the main game
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Over twenty years ago, I didn't play Kirby Air Ride and never caught up with it either. But I like Kirby Air Riders. It has a solid selection of different modes and a colorful lineup of drivers from the Kirby franchise. The vehicles feel special enough in places to make the selection more meaningful. The tracks are varied and I like the music. Road Trip is a varied experience and City Trial offers somewhat chaotic entertainment. There's also plenty to unlock for additional motivation. Reason enough to race through the air with Kirby.
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Despite its gameplay flaws, this game entertained me immensely. The visuals are great, the choices constantly give you the feeling of being actively involved in the story […], and above all, the team and how it grows together ensured that I finished all eight episodes in about ten hours — and might just have a slightly better relationship with superheroes going forward.
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Even beforehand, I wondered if I really needed to relive the story of the Sealing War. While Hyrule Warriors: Chronicle of the Sealing War does offer a few narrative expansions, it remains the same story overall. The battles themselves also hardly have any distinguishing features. At the same time, the source material in the form of the memories in Tears of the Kingdom provides few indications that I would expect a particularly impressive battle or an elaborate plan. Additionally, the many, nearly identical battles outside the main ones further weaken the impression. This bothers me far more than the plot, which at least deepens the story somewhat. The combat system is fluid, and the characters offer varied gameplay. Some have more noticeable gimmicks than others, but even the more down-to-earth side characters have their own specific traits. From a gameplay perspective, Chronicle of the Sealing War is well executed.
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Hotel Infinity is a competent puzzle game in VR that relies noticeably on room-scale, though it can also function with stick locomotion if needed. While this makes it somewhat less unique, it still offers many gadgets and interactive puzzles. Technically, the title doesn't run quite smoothly yet. The difficulty level is pleasant and more relaxing than demanding. So I can recommend a visit to Hotel Infinity.
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The origins of the RPG series are convincingly transferred to modern times while retaining a tangible evolution between the individual games. The wait for the remake was undoubtedly worthwhile.
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Anno 117: Pax Romana will not disappoint those who already enjoyed the previous entries in the series. Of course, there are a few bugs, but everything important runs smoothly and feels very well designed. At times, there is simply nothing more satisfying than watching your own island go about its work and hoping that no production chain breaks down right in front of your eyes.
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But if you want to experience the pure Liminal Spaces sensation, completely without monsters and jump scare gimmicks, you'll definitely be fascinated by Dreamcore. The game lives purely from its atmosphere.
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Little Corners is a creative design game with plenty of small stickers and even more design possibilities. The varied themes of the different corners provide enough starting points to pursue a design direction, while the sticker selection offers considerable freedom. The small puzzles provide additional incentive to try out various design options and also help develop more sticker ideas. Only the precise placement of stickers is a bit tricky. But since stickers can also be peeled off to correct their position, it hardly matters.
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Audio Trip is a successful VR rhythm game with a particularly wide range of motion. The campaign is well-suited for getting familiar with the songs and is also worthwhile due to the unlocking of modifiers. The music selection is very catchy. What bothers me are rather small things, so I can recommend the title well.
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The puzzles offer little challenge and the gameplay principle is so reduced that it often feels more like waiting than playing. There are a few timing-based obstacles, but they fail to liven up the monotonous gameplay that sets in after just a few levels. Therefore, I can only recommend Bomb Kitten if the urge to plant bombs is truly pressing.
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Go Kart Island was a lot of fun for me in the campaign. I particularly enjoyed the types of tasks, the gradual discovery of the map, and the little witty conversations among the characters. It also scores points with its charmingly simple style as well as the amount of content offered. Of course, it's still a shame that there is no multiplayer mode and that the characters ended up being a bit too simplistic artistically. But for the truly very affordable price, that's all perfectly fine, and I can recommend it to anyone who wants to play a small single-player kart racer for something quick to fill the gaps.
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Yet I also believe that for fans of the genre, a rough diamond is lying dormant here, one worth hunting monsters for.
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Chickenhare is a solid 3D platformer, but due to its flawed drop shadow and somewhat uninspired level design, it is not worthy of a general recommendation. For fans of the source material or genre fans, the game can certainly be an adequate choice, but it is by no means a must-play for platformer fans.
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Naturally, Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed is confined by a corset due to its source material, which leaves various potential untapped. Therefore, it is difficult for such a "kids racer" to possess the qualities of a typical mascot kart racer. Nevertheless! The game surprised me. It was consistently fun, and even though the tracks became boring over time and I eventually couldn't bear to see the embarrassing Professor Rearview with his huge animals anymore, it was still a fun session. If a child in my family or circle of acquaintances happens to like this series, I will show them this game immediately.
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At first, Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition genuinely impressed me. The spectacular presentation delivers! But what works brilliantly in quick arcade rounds loses its momentum very quickly on home consoles.
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