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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a title that functions well at its core, yet its shortcomings are prominent enough to noticeably diminish the overall experience. The game delivers impressive technical polish, impactful sound design, and the intense firearm feedback the franchise is known for. However, these strengths aren’t quite enough to compensate for several structural weaknesses. The campaign presents some promising ideas, but much of it feels underdeveloped. The narrative comes across as unfinished as if compelling concepts were put on the table but never fully explored. The result is a campaign that entertains moment to moment, yet rarely leaves a lasting impression or offers standout sequences. Multiplayer, however, exposes the game’s most significant flaw. Black Ops 7 embraces extreme, relentless speed, resulting in adrenaline-fueled action but also a noticeably uneven gameplay flow. Matches often descend into chaos, the time-to-kill is extremely low, and the overall system heavily favors quick reflexes over tactical planning or thoughtful positioning. It can be thrilling in short bursts, but over extended sessions it becomes fatiguing and starts to feel repetitive. In the end, Black Ops 7 feels like a game brimming with potential that it never fully capitalizes on. It’s far from a bad entry, but it never reaches the heights the series is capable of. The action is intense yet frequently overindulgent, leaving little room for meaningful variation. The campaign plays like a short-lived fever dream intriguing but ultimately forgettable. Meanwhile, the multiplayer is undeniably dynamic, but too unbalanced and chaotic to sustain long-term motivation.

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If it weren’t for certain longstanding teething problems that fans have been criticizing for years, and the quickly expensive “salami-tactic” approach to DLC, Total War: Warhammer III would, in its third year, be an absolute must-have that could be recommended without reservation. Since that unfortunately isn’t the case, fans have to be advised to check which factions they want to play and then tally up which DLCs would be relevant for them. With Tides of Torment, however, they have once again created a lovely DLC that—with its three new Lords and the accompanying new units and mechanics—will surely delight fans of these factions. With a few Slaanesh demons on the shelf, the author of these lines definitely falls into that target group as well. Overall, in the main game, the addiction factor and the attention to detail outweigh the occasional AI hiccups anyway.

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond plays fantastically, looks great, and delivers some of the best boss fights in the series. Unfortunately, needlessly generic companions, a weak soundtrack, and story-tied fetch quests drag the overall experience down a bit. Still, fans of the Prime entries will definitely have more than enough fun with this title.

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Kirby Air Riders oozes Sakurais design philosophy and feels like a Smash Bros game turned into a racer. It excels at pick-up-and-play and chaotic multiplayer fun for parties but sadly runs out of steam rather quickly.

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SpongeBob SquarePants: Giants of the Tides is a colorful, charming, and lovingly crafted adventure that is clearly aimed at a younger audience. You can feel that in many places. Easy puzzles, clear hints, and very accessible gameplay make it ideal for newcomers and children. The delays in the cutscenes and the odd pauses in the dialogues are a bit distracting, but the excellent German voice actors help make up for it. Performance mode is essential, the boss fights are creative, and many small details—like the color-changing controller—show how much heart went into the game. A co-op mode would have been the cherry on top, but it’s unfortunately missing entirely. For adults, it’s more of a relaxed, charming feel-good game. For kids, it’s a great little adventure full of familiar characters. If you like SpongeBob, you’ll get a well-rounded, likable game that isn’t perfect, but definitely fun.

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In the end, Sacred 2 Remaster is a game full of contradictions. On one hand, there’s the undeniable allure of its vast open world — a world that still manages to captivate after all these years. On the other hand, it’s clear that the game lacks the level of optimization one would expect from a modern remaster. What we get is a lightly polished version with only minor improvements. The sound design can be disappointing at times, the controls feel dated, and occasional technical hiccups — like crashes — dampen the overall experience. Yet, despite all these flaws, Sacred 2 Remaster has an inexplicable pull. You keep wanting to continue — to complete one more side quest, explore another region, and push your character just a bit further. Maybe it’s nostalgia. Or maybe it’s simply that Sacred 2 still has heart — the same heart that made it special back then. It’s a game that, for all its rough edges, remains fun to play, especially for those who loved the original and want to revisit the familiar lands of Ancaria. If you’re expecting a fully modernized action RPG, you’ll likely be disappointed. But if you’re in the mood for a heartfelt trip down memory lane, this remaster offers plenty to enjoy. It may not be perfect, but it reminds us why we fell in love with Sacred 2 in the first place — and that’s worth a lot. In the end, I still would have preferred a remaster of the first game, but I had a great time revisiting the second one. Here’s hoping the series doesn’t take another 17 years to show signs of life again.

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Anno 117: Pax Romana improves on the older titles and while the campaign wasn't that captivating in the end, the sandbox mode works like a charm and glued us to our pc for hours.

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As an entry in the Warriors series, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment delivers a strong impression. Aside from the genre-typical, highly exaggerated attacks — which at times resemble Dragon Ball more than Zelda — the game succeeds in capturing the essence of the Zelda franchise through its visuals, sound design, and storytelling. Remarkably, it manages to do so even without Link at the center of the narrative, offering a refreshing departure from the traditional Zelda formula. However, despite the integration of various systems, items, and upgrades, the title is still hampered by the classic Warriors issue: for much of the experience, gameplay consists of marching almost invincibly across the battlefield, mowing down countless enemies through relentless button-mashing. While this provides a satisfying outlet for fast-paced, mindless action, the game ultimately lacks depth and meaningful puzzles.

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Football Manager 2026 is a robust and well-crafted new entry in the series, albeit one that comes with a few imperfections. The new in-game engine is a clear step forward, and the refreshed design injects a welcome sense of modernity. However, the stronger focus on consoles is noticeable, and some long-standing PC features no longer function as seamlessly as in previous iterations. Despite these issues, the game’s hallmark strengths — tactical depth, squad dynamics, and long-term engagement — remain as compelling as ever. Veterans of the series will once again find themselves immersed for months, while newcomers are greeted with an impressively intricate and authentic football management simulation. Minor shortcomings aside, Football Manager continues to embody a deep love for the sport. The series’ new direction is evident, yet it remains true to its core identity. That said, it is also clear that the team at Sports Interactive still has considerable work ahead to refine and fully realize this new era of the franchise.

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Wreckreation isn’t a perfect racing game, but it’s an incredibly charming one. It thrives on its atmosphere, music, driving feel, and creativity. It has its flaws, no doubt, but it also possesses that certain something you can’t quite describe—you just have to feel it. If you’re looking for a pure prestige racing experience, you might be better off with Forza or Need for Speed. But if you’re after an honest, handcrafted game with soul—one that simply celebrates the joy of driving—then Wreckreation is absolutely worth a try. A charming and creative racing game made with heart and passion, Wreckreation proves that a game doesn’t need high-end visuals to be fun—it just needs to stand out from the crowd. Add in a touch of nostalgia for the good old Burnout days, and you’ve got something truly special.

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Ninja Gaiden 4 offers a thrilling, action-packed experience with a creative arsenal and plenty of visceral combat. However, it drags on with too many on-rails segments, and its generic story and environments keep it from truly pushing the series forward or giving the new ninja enough presence to convincingly take up Ryu’s legendary mantle.

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The new Battlefield impresses with strong technical performance (despite a few minor flaws) and a cinematic presentation that truly captures the series’ trademark intensity. With Battlefield 2042 now firmly in the past, we can look forward to the franchise’s future with optimism. The key factor will be how EA and DICE handle post-launch content — their support will ultimately decide whether this new Battlefield becomes a lasting success or fades as just another short-lived entry.

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We all know this situation: you’re sitting in Discord or TeamSpeak with a friend, your partner, or an acquaintance. You’re talking about games and what you could play together. Naturally, titles like Minecraft or League of Legends come up — but somehow, you’re just not in the mood for those. If you’re looking for a story-driven game to experience together, Little Nightmares 3 is perfect for you. Its dark yet beautiful and richly detailed world will stay with you for days after you finish it. This game turned me into a fan of the series, and I’ll definitely go back to play parts 1 and 2! There’s no greater compliment than that. For this time of year, it’s the perfect game to spend several cozy evenings enjoying with your gaming partner.

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When I received the confirmation that I was allowed to review this game, I was “fine” with it. A Digimon game that reminds me of my childhood? A JRPG that might feel a little like Persona? But then came the letdown – the introduction. I was genuinely disappointed and really had to push myself through the first two hours. After the tutorial, however, it turned out to be probably the best JRPG I’ve had the chance to play this year. It’s not just a good Digimon game, but also a truly excellent JRPG with a mature story and beautiful animations.

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The gameplay quality of Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 is still beyond doubt even today, and just like back in the Wii days, we had a lot of fun collecting all the stars. With the graphical improvements and smaller additions such as the integrated OST music player and the assist mode, Nintendo has also delivered a bit of added value. However, from our point of view, the asking price is a hindrance to giving an unrestricted purchase recommendation.

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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is an anime-style action roguelite with plenty of upgrade systems and a charming atmosphere. It doesn’t quite reach Hades’ quality, but genre fans will still have a fun time.

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Gearbox has found an excellent balance between the typical Borderlands-style humor and a more serious narrative approach. Apart from that, Borderlands 4 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does improve on the now 16-year-old formula with more movement options and a largely open-world experience. Unfortunately, when it comes to performance, it still sticks to familiar shortcomings and has yet to fully tap into the potential of Unreal Engine 5. Nevertheless, we once again had a lot of fun looting and are still motivated to keep playing even after finishing our review.

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Cronos: The New Dawn seems like the hidden successor to the Dead Space Trilogy that takes us back to its roots. The game offers incredible sound design and a terrifying atmosphere. The amazing graphics come with some fps drops, even in Performance Mode in the PS5. Melee is sadly a joke if you run out of bullets, but the great weapon design makes up for it. The story is also well done with the right amount of scares.

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Lost Soul Aside impressively demonstrates what can emerge from the vision of an ambitious developer, even if outside help eventually became necessary. Unfortunately, the title lags behind the competition in many areas, and although it has borrowed well from the giants of the genre in several aspects, the numerous flaws and the generic use of elements in the story and sound overshadow the otherwise solid foundation

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land + The Star Shard World for the Switch 2 is still one of the best games in the series and now even comes with a bit of extra content. However, The Star Shard World doesn’t reinvent the wheel; instead, it offers a very well-made level pack that’s fair enough as a €20 upgrade version. But offering the complete package in the eShop for €80, in our opinion, goes beyond what a game should cost three years after its release.

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