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78.7 average score
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59.6% of games recommended

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Feb 7, 2025

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a fantastic superhero adventure that builds upon the strengths of its predecessors. While the PC port has experienced some initial technical hiccups, Insomniac's responsiveness and the overall quality of the game shine through. Whether you're swinging through New York on a high-end PC or enjoying the portable thrills on the Steam Deck, this game is a must-play for any Spider-Man fan. Just be sure to check for the latest patches and adjust your settings accordingly for the best experience.

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Feb 6, 2025

Even with its rechristening, Dynasty Warriors: Origins brings to the war table, it's hard to shake off the feeling that this latest entry in the long-running franchise isn't doing enough differently to truly distinguish itself from its predecessors, despite the sense the series is starting afresh by calling itself Origins.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Big Helmet Heroes
Feb 5, 2025

Big Helmet Heroes is a really fun game with a cool cartoon style. The action never lets up as you are either going to be involved in imaginative fights or undergoing puzzling platform trials. The game can prove to be quite the challenge on harder difficulties and playing with a buddy definitely proves to be more enjoyable and successful during strenuous moments.

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Feb 5, 2025

I went into Freedom Wars again under the very real notion that this game I once enjoyed years ago may not hold up so well, even though I did remember it being quite dry and lacking in much variety. I'm happy to say that I did enjoy it exactly the same way this time around (aside from the Deadly Sinner mode antics), but there's unfortunately just no getting around that it's incredibly repetitive.

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Feb 4, 2025

Complex real world dynamics, incredible graphics and brilliant story make this one of the best games ever made. An absolute winner and must play for 2025!

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Feb 4, 2025

Civilization VII is more Civilization. If you liked V or VI, then this will probably be right up your street, because it's essentially more of the same. The changes to eras, leaders, and streamlining of some of the city management might turn off some die-hard players, but the core experience is still there.

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Feb 4, 2025

The genre is overloaded with Hades, Curse of the Gods, and Hollow Knight knock-offs, and it’s difficult for games akin to the Greats to really stand on their own. That’s where Mark of the Deep comes in. It does enough to tick off what I want from a Soulsike-come-Metroidvania(ish) to deserve your attention while still doing its own thing; I just wish one of these fish guys had a map or two on hand.

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Feb 2, 2025

Trombone Champ Unflattened! is a hoot of a time. Being able to play all of these songs with the trombone center stage is fantastic and as silly as the game is overall, it really creates a new appreciation for the trials and tribulations of trombonists.

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Jan 30, 2025

Overall, Tales of Graces F Remastered is an almost perfect remaster of a highly beloved title that provides an excellent gaming experience despite its few flaws.

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Jan 30, 2025

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is a solid recreation of the original game, offering improved visuals and additional features. While it stays true to the challenge and feel of the original, some minor graphical issues and the high difficulty level may deter some players. Overall, it's a must-play for fans of the series and newcomers alike.

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4 / 5.0 - Eternal Strands
Jan 28, 2025

Eternal Strands is a big game with some big guts. It's awesome that this small team can make a game that stands tall on its own against other big names from the industry. Eternal Strands is entertaining, clever, and spontaneous. The game's different mechanics fold nicely into each other and produce a grounded gameplay loop that is super addicting. Exploring the extensive and differing lands never gets tiring and the voice acting that guides you are magnificent. Climbing is clumsy, controlling your character is incongruous, and multiple art design choices reads wrong, but everything woven together fabricates a game that is meticulous and endearing.

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Jan 28, 2025

Sniper Elite Resistance is another solid entry in the Sniper Elite series. I was thrilled to learn that it was coming out and I hope the franchise continues. We now know we aren't locked into one character, so the options for different times throughout the conflict and different experiences open up.

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Jan 28, 2025

That's about all there is to Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana. It's a faithful port of the 2005 classic, with a couple of nice-to-have features such as multiple soundtracks and artwork updates. The original featured some questionable design in places, most notably some of the bosses have very repetitive mechanics and as such aren't very fun to fight, but beyond that Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is a great RPG.

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Jan 23, 2025

Overall, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is still  an amazing JRPG, and Its PC version elevates the experience it provides in all the right ways.

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Everything about this remaster is incredibly true to the original, so while it may look cleaner and more crispy than the previous versions, it still plays the same. The framerate is better, character models aren't as low res, and the game looks brighter overall. While sticking to the source material is good for a lot of reasons, it is also bad for other reasons. Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is a taxing game in a lot of different ways. The stiff controls are cumbersome and the game would feel a lot smoother if they were more snappy. Not only do unfair gameplay moments provide you with no challenge, but they also make the game incredibly boring to go through when you are losing in arbitrary ways. Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles has a decent amount of content and nonsensical entertainment with the co-op modes, but I find my lack of motivation to play this game disturbing.

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Jan 19, 2025

Even though I love Donkey Kong, having the only games starring Donkey Kong released on the Switch being rereleases of older games is disappointing. Not only that, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has the least amount of extra content to it compared to games like Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and Mario vs. Donkey Kong. That doesn't dismiss the fact that this game is extremely fun and still has a great amount of content. If you haven't played the Wii or 3DS version of Donkey Kong Country Returns, then the HD Switch version is a must-play as it is one of my favorites in the series, but returning fans might not care for the touch ups that much.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Arken Age
Jan 19, 2025

Now is a good time to be a fan of VR. Arken Age has finally proved the point of why gamers should get into VR gaming. Phenomenal graphics, captivating combat, enthralling audio, and a passionately detailed world makes being involved in VR in this way a blast. A dull story and languorous music doesn't stop Arken Age from being any less entrancing or gratifying due to its engrossing gameplay. Arken Age is the pinnacle VR experience and is easily one of the best VR games to date. Tether to your headset and become untethered in this remarkable VR showpiece!

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Jan 17, 2025

The next-gen update to Predator: Hunting Grounds unfortunately doesn't fix the core issues that the gameplay has. Long matchmaking times (presumably due to a small player base), limited gameplay options and the inherent problems present in asymmetrical multiplayer games (that one person who quits immediately if they don't get to be the Predator, you know who you are) are all still here.

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Jan 13, 2025

Batman: Arkham Shadow is a real achievement for the team at Camouflaj and a milestone in VR superhero games. With a reach story, challenging yet seamlessly coordinated combat, and decent stealth scenarios, Batman: Arkham Shadow is the perfect place to feel truly in the cape crusader's cowls.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Epyka
Jan 12, 2025

I really enjoyed my time playing Epyka. The puzzles are creative, the characters are amusing, and the story is interesting even though it's a little "book by numbers". I really wish I had more time in this world. Some puzzles felt too short; it was like right when I understood what I was doing, the puzzle was over. If there were ever a sequel to Epyka, I would be looking forward to how the mechanics and gameplay design might expand. Even if the game is a bit on the shorter side, Epyka is debuting at only $10, so you are getting a lot more bang for your buck here in this virtual escapade of uncovering the mysteries of the world and yourself.

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