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Endless Ocean Luminous offers a relaxing diving experience, but its repetitive mission structure and shallow story mode limit long-term motivation. While the multiplayer focus and serene atmosphere may appeal to some, the lack of variety and reliance on random dives make the overall experience frustrating at times. Also, the story mode is much more a tutorial mode than a full-fledged story mode.

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Distant Bloom enchanted me with its peaceful world, accessible gameplay, and charming characters, just as the PC demo had promised. Unfortunately, the Switch version suffers from serious technical issues—framerate drops, awkward loading, and lighting problems—that overshadow the game's potential, leaving me hopeful for a patch to let its true charm shine through.

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Avowed deepened my love for the RPG genre, delivering nearly 50 hours of immersive storytelling, meaningful choices, and a rich world full of secrets. The first-person perspective enhances the experience, making exploration and companion interactions feel personal and engaging. While performance issues on Xbox Series X and achievement design tied to specific choices were minor frustrations, the game left me eager to dive back in for a second playthrough.

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Pilo and the Holobook charms with its hand-drawn art style and the cheeky personality of its protagonist, offering a light, accessible adventure perfect for younger players. While some technical hiccups and a lack of depth in the Holobook mechanic hold it back, the colorful planets and playful tone make for an enjoyable experience. It’s a sweet, non-violent journey that’s especially well-suited for kids aged 9 to 12.

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I’m genuinely excited for the second tape of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. The first part delivered a captivating mix of mystery, friendship, and atmosphere, wrapped in a beautiful audiovisual package—proving once again that DON’T NOD knows how to tell heartfelt, immersive stories.

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Split Fiction takes players on a visually creative journey through diverse fantasy and sci-fi worlds, with solid gameplay and some memorable side moments. However, the lack of narrative depth, constant pressure, and missed opportunities for meaningful cooperation made the experience more exhausting than enjoyable. In the end, its imaginative environments stood out, but they weren’t quite enough to fully balance the frustration.

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Spilled! is a charming indie game with a heartfelt environmental message and a relaxing, vibrant world perfect for a short escape from everyday life. While the controls can be frustrating and the ending a bit questionable, its peaceful vibe and low price make it a worthwhile experience for those who care about the ocean and don’t mind a few rough edges.

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Warriors Abyss is a solid roguelite experience that will appeal to fans of the Warriors series, with a massive character roster and engaging combat that shines in the early stages. While the difficulty and repetitive gameplay may lead to frustration, its smooth performance and satisfying core loop offer plenty of hours for those up for the challenge.

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New Super Lucky’s Tale is the definitive edition of the original, delivering a polished and charming platforming experience. With varied levels, seamless gameplay, and a delightful design, it’s a fun adventure for all ages—especially worth checking out in Xbox Game Pass, with or without kids!

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Wanderstop is a deeply emotional and relaxing experience that thoughtfully explores burnout and mental health while immersing you in a cozy teahouse. Despite minor technical flaws, its heartfelt characters and soothing atmosphere make it a truly memorable game—one I wasn’t ready to leave behind.

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Dungeons of Hinterberg surprised me with how relaxing it felt, despite battling monsters and solving puzzles. With its lack of time pressure, open-ended structure, and charming world, it’s a perfect escape—though I did miss voice acting and weapon variety.

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Into the Emberlands blends survival and roguelite elements with cozy vibes, offering a relaxed yet engaging experience perfect for short sessions. While the game lacks variety in later stages, its charming atmosphere and affordable price make it well worth a try.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard captivated me for around 65 hours, with its heartwarming focus on team dynamics, diverse characters, and personal stories. While the RPG mechanics feel shallow at times, the rich world full of secrets and treasures made the journey unforgettable — and I hope BioWare one day finds its way back to success.

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Mineko's Night Market charms with its peaceful premise but quickly feels more like work than play. Despite its cozy atmosphere, repetitive tasks, technical issues, and a lack of engaging story make it a tiresome experience.

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Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express reimagines a classic with modern twists, though some elements stretch the story unnecessarily. While the train's atmosphere and stunning light effects captivate, the self-absorbed detective leaves little room for connection — only later do the diverse characters and puzzling mysteries unfold their charm.

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Omega Force delivers much more than a typical Musou game. Fate/Samurai Remnant has a deep story and nice gameplay elements, even though a few things get a bit too repetitive when you look at the time one playthrough of the game takes.

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Wildmender shows its true potential after a few hours of play. The initial hours of the game might not be too compelling but after that you can spend a lot of time with this game.

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Goodbye Volcano High is a playable Young Adult novel with dinosaurs at the end of the world.

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Horizon Chase 2 is a fantastic sequel that improves on all aspects necessary of its predecessor. It's simply fantastic arcade how I love it. There are just a few technical shortcomings on Nintendo Switch.

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Alchemy Garden beautifully combines farming and managing your potion shop. It combines adventure (collecting ingredients) and relaxing (opening your shop). The game should be much more stable - bugs in the game are causing most of the stress.

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