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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a superb return to the legendary series, combining Rose Belmont’s surprisingly compelling, personal story with excellent exploration, demanding platforming challenges and satisfying combat. Evil Empire doesn’t set out to revolutionise the genre, but it makes brilliant use of its tried-and-tested foundations, offering stunning visuals, fantastic enemies and superbly balanced gameplay. This is exactly the kind of Castlevania that fans have been waiting for for years, and proof that Konami couldn’t have chosen a better team to bring the Belmont clan back.
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Valor Mortis captivates with its satisfying combat and an atmosphere you won’t find in other games of this type. The Polish developers have skilfully combined swordplay with firearms, supernatural abilities and character progression, offering fans of souls-like games plenty of possibilities. Uneven game balance and technical glitches can spoil an otherwise enjoyable encounter, but they do not detract from the adventure’s greatest strengths. It’s a strong offering for fans of challenging games and atmospheric horror, though the imperial army could do with a bit more discipline. Either way, I recommend it!
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Dragon’s Dogma II: Dark Arisen introduces a new land and addresses the technical shortcomings of the base game. There’s plenty of combat here, along with new and interesting loot to hunt down. The combat system remains unchanged, but the enemies have become stronger. The game no longer bombards you with hordes of cannon fodder, although the frequency of encounters remains high. If you enjoy Dragon’s Dogma II, I’d encourage you to venture into the colder regions of Norgan.
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer will capture the hearts of not only franchise fans but also enthusiasts of brutal space racing. You can sense the vibe of Burnout here, along with the spirit of Episode I and the races on Tatooine.
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Gears of War: E-Day marks a brilliant return for one of Xbox’s most iconic franchises, allowing players to experience E-Day and witness the beginning of Marcus and Dom’s story from a completely new perspective. The Coalition isn’t revolutionising the familiar formula, but in a way it’s building on it – improving mobility, shooting and exploration, offering a varied campaign, and in the process showcasing the immense capabilities of Unreal Engine 5. It’s a modern Gears game that never forgets its roots.
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If other publishers looked after their series as well as Bandai Namco looks after Ace Combat, the world would be a better place
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An enjoyable survival horror game, but not a particularly outstanding Silent Hill. I think that’s the best way to sum up this instalment, subtitled ‘Townfall’.
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Control Resonant is a bold sequel in which Remedy has rebuilt the foundations of its predecessor, rather than simply offering more of the same. Brilliant combat, excellent development of Dylan’s abilities, satisfying exploration and a Manhattan brimming with abstract ideas make it hard to tear yourself away from this adventure lasting over 30 hours. Not all plot threads maintain the same pace, and the visuals aren’t as rich in detail as Alan Wake 2, but ultimately the Finnish developers have stepped out of their comfort zone and delivered an even better game.
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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is one of the best strategy games of recent years, brilliantly building on the series’ tried-and-tested foundations whilst adding some brilliant new ideas. Brilliant tactical battles, four intertwining storylines and a wealth of options for developing your team mean you can easily spend over 100 hours in this world. Not all storylines and activities are of the same high standard, and the sheer number of systems can sometimes feel overwhelming, but for fans of the genre, this is an absolute must-play.
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Marvel’s Wolverine is an intense, brutal and visually stunning adventure that proves Insomniac Games is capable of offering something completely different from the Spider-Man stories. The combat is hugely satisfying, and the story makes good use of Logan and his relationships with other heroes, although the linear structure and the repetitive nature of the fights mean that after around 12 hours, it’s hard to find many reasons to carry on playing. This isn’t a Spider-Man with claws, but a full-fledged Wolverine adventure – gritty, bloody and exactly what this hero needed.
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Orbitals is a thoroughly enjoyable co-op adventure which, rather than constantly bombarding players with new mechanics, places greater emphasis on puzzles, communication and working together to find solutions. The gameplay is simpler and less varied than in It Takes Two or Split Fiction, but the ability to swap roles freely, the brilliant world design and the inventive use of the available tools mean that two players can have a really good time together. It’s just a shame that the adventure ends so quickly and doesn’t offer much in the way of replay value, as Shapefarm has created a very solid offering for fans of co-op games.
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Young people sometimes use the term ‘bangier’. It suits Onimusha: Way of the Sword perfectly. It’s the very essence of a video game and exactly what I expect from this form of entertainment.
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The Blood of Dawnwalker is an excellent start to a new universe, one that draws on the experience of the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, but which, thanks to the 30-day system, Coen’s transformation and the consequences of your decisions, quickly finds its own identity. The game’s greatest strengths are its superbly written quests, interesting characters and a world you’ll want to return to in order to experience completely different versions of events. The underdeveloped combat and technical issues can be irritating, but they do not detract from the fact that Rebel Wolves has created a large, ambitious RPG that is well worth checking out.
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A brilliant turn-based, tactical game set in the Star Wars universe. Perfect for fans of the franchise, and thanks to its many features, it’s excellent even for those who aren’t particularly familiar with this genre of games.
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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy isn’t just a breath of fresh air for the series, demonstrating that it isn’t only dark stories set against a backdrop of real events that can be engaging. This game had all the makings of being the best instalment in the series and a worthy successor to Uncharted or Tomb Raider. However, although some of the shortcomings of its predecessors have been addressed, ultimately not everything went to plan; but given that this was something of an experiment, one can hope that for the franchise and its creators, this will be just the first of many successes to come.
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Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is an excellent port of one of the best games of recent years, which, despite its massive scale, runs and looks surprisingly well on the Nintendo Switch 2. FromSoftware has made excellent use of the extra time to optimise the game, meaning we can now comfortably explore the Lands Between virtually anywhere. If you have a Switch 2, Elden Ring isn’t just worth playing – it’s a must-play.
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Gameplay on the Hell Let Loose Vietnam maps is only just getting underway, but the changes and new features introduced to the game show that the series is heading in the right direction. Fans of the first game should be pleased. However, it is still not a game for those who are used to the pace and dynamics of the most popular multiplayer shooters (which, to be honest, is by no means a drawback).
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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 really stands out thanks to Guns of the Patriots. The rest are really just curiosities. Peace Walker has its moments, but after Phantom Pain it won’t surprise anyone. The rest is just cosmetic tweaks and nostalgia. Boxed editions are becoming a thing of the past, so buy them whilst they’re still affordable.
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What looks excellent on paper doesn't always translate well into the final product. The atmosphere and world-building of *Beast of Reincarnation* carry the rest of the experience, but that alone isn't enough to elevate the title to the ranks of truly great productions.
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"Mortal Shell II" is a successful sequel that expands on the original's ideas while adding significantly more pace and freedom to the gameplay. Not all of the changes will appeal to fans of the original, and a few simplifications and technical issues detract from its character. Nevertheless, it's an engaging, impressive, and satisfying adventure that deserves recognition.
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