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You'd never guess that Phantom Blade Zero is S-Game's first major-league title. Perhaps the issue is that we tend to dismiss anything that's strictly mobile games. Either way, the bar here is set exceptionally high, and it's packed with fresh, spot-on ideas. Hard to ask for much more.

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Nintendo has crafted a remake of *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* in the best way possible—staying entirely faithful to the source material so as not to alienate fans, while simultaneously updating it in terms of aesthetics, technical aspects, and gameplay.

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You'll find yourself smiling as you log dozens and dozens of hours in this installment of Football Manager, which takes a leap forward from last year's revolutionary release, offering a more polished, streamlined game with even faster processing speeds. The loss of official team name licenses is becoming a serious problem, but once you get past that hurdle, Football Manager 27 offers a well-rounded managerial experience that's increasingly optimized and satisfying. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

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As early as 2002, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee ignored the technical leap forward represented by the open-world *GTA III* - released shortly before - to offer a simple, straightforward formula. Today, as the world awaits the next generational leap promised by GTA VI, this Remastered edition arrives somewhat unexpectedly to revive that classic, no-frills formula from 2002, with a slightly revamped look. It's still fun, but a bit past its prime.

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Shift Up had already proven its skills last year with the PC version of Stellar Blade. The challenge was greater this time around, but it's fair to say that achieving a better result would have been pure science fiction.

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The third chapter of Remothered (partially) revives a series that seemed all but lost after the second, terrible installment. The plot ties up all the loose ends and is told at a good pace with visually striking events. The excellent audio and the soundtrack composed by Akira Yamaoka are the crown jewels of this Italian production, but unfortunately, the gameplay doesn't keep pace with the rest and is hampered by a few technical and design issues.

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Valor Mortis is the perfect illegitimate child of Ghostrunner and a Soulslike. It might add little to its genre-embracing it with the fervor of a true Bonaparte believer rather than trying to challenge it-yet it still manages to carve out a distinct voice of its own in how it brings everything to the screen. And what a screen it is.

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While some elements of Enshrouded are genuinely impressive – like its hand-crafted world – the way progression is structured, favoring rushing to the hardest biome you can get to and grinding its respawning chests rather than gradually climbing in power as you reach a new biome, ends up doing the game more harm than good.

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Infinity Ward brings Call of Duty back on track with a spectacular campaign, refined multiplayer, and a deeper, more rewarding DMZ experience. Despite some narrative shortcomings, uneven AI, and occasional repetition, Modern Warfare IV delivers one of the most enjoyable and complete entries in the series in recent years.

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Order of the Sinking Star is a colossal puzzle game that blends four gameplay systems: crates to push or pull, teleporting mirrors, stones that bounce on water, and gems with special powers. Over a thousand puzzles, intelligently balanced progression, and the fusion of these mechanics deliver memorable moments of insight and immense satisfaction. On the downside, the lack of hints can turn some levels into insurmountable obstacles, while the story, though well-voiced, remains in the background. A paradise for puzzle lovers, a nightmare for those with little patience.

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Mycopunk blends co-op shooting, unbridled mobility, and surprisingly deep customization, along with several brilliant ideas. While there is a bit too much repetition, the progression can occasionally feel slow, and the visual clarity isn't always perfect, it's a great package for the price if you're a fan of co-op shooters.

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Final Fantasy Resonance is a solid turn-based RPG that looks to the past while still building its own gameplay identity, thanks to a strategic combat system and party customization that offers surprising possibilities.

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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort proves that the legacy of the celebrated Wii series is in safe hands. Some sports offer fun, depth, and reasons to keep improving-while also feeling intuitive to play using the Joy-Con controllers-though it's a pity that others are less inspired.

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Valheim's incredible sense of atmosphere, scale, and the sheer epicity of every adventure that you choose to undertake, are certainly its strongest assets. It is a shame, however, that despite almost six years in Early Access the game still lacks various quality of life features that would improve the experience – such as, for example, a cleaner crafting interface – and that it feels like the best parts of the game are still those that Early Access launched with, so many years ago.

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Similarly to its predecessor, Boltgun 2 is a solid old-style shooter that is consistently good, but never excellent.

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Over the Hill is a game that makes you fall in love.

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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse marks a convincing return to Konami's storied series, striking a happy balance between exploration, challenging combat, and a movement system that provides some of the most satisfying gameplay of the entire adventure.

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It is a fantastic blend of *Burnout* and *F-Zero*, enhanced by roguelite elements that are not only unobtrusive but actually raise the fun factor to another level.

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Ratatan builds on Patapon's legacy and innovates with more intense action: the protagonist moves freely, while musical commands guide Cobun's army.

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The Kingdom Hearts Collection I–III gathers nearly the entire "Seekers of Darkness" saga and serves as an excellent entry point for those who have never followed Sora and his companions. Conversely, those who have already completed the journey on last-gen consoles are unlikely to find reasons to experience it all over again.

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