Gameliner's Reviews
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion builds on its predecessor with spectacular combat and deep customization, but uneven execution - especially aerial combat, repetitive side quests - and a shallow story saps the momentum, resulting in a fun yet unbalanced experience mainly for genre fans.
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Despite aggressive, overtime-running microtransactions, NBA 2K26 shines with its tightest, most fluid gameplay yet, water-smooth animations, and a more heartfelt MyCareer, making it superior to NBA 2K25 and the clear MVP of basketball games whether you spend extra money or not.
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Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is a Norse-myth roguelike bullet hell with varied classes, distinctive maps, and satisfying bosses, but thin long-term progression and weak tracking/unlocks sap its staying power. The fun is in short bursts rather than long grinds.
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Cronos: The New Dawn leans on familiar gameplay but shines with its apocalyptic story, dystopian 1980s Krakow setting, and haunting synth soundtrack—held back only by clunky dodging and the lack of a proper map.
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Hirogami is a creative origami-inspired platformer with smooth controls, unique animal transformations, and optional challenges that make it both accessible and rewarding for completionists.
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Metal Eden is Reikon Games’ dazzling cyberpunk FPS paradise - blazing fast, stylishly brutal, and unforgettable, even if its chaotic UI, brief campaign, and occasional stutters slightly chip the neon polish.
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Hell is Us is a demanding, flawed yet strikingly original experience that rewards patient players with fun combat, clever puzzles, and a thematically rich world, even as its slow start, uneven presentation, and rigid design constantly test their resolve.
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a stylish and challenging 2D platformer with razor-sharp combat, strong variety, and plenty of replayability, offering classic gameplay in a modern package despite occasional chaos and backtracking.
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SHUTEN ORDER is an ambitious fusion of five genres with a layered story, striking style, and strong gameplay, though its heavy dialogue and interruptions sometimes break the flow.
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The Knightling is a triumphant achievement for Twirlbound and Saber Interactive—a vibrant indie gem that blends stellar 3D platforming, emotional open-world exploration, and a joyful audiovisual experience into one crown-worthy adventure, with only minor flaws in combat and side quest variety barely dulling the shine of a game that inspires and delights from start to finish.
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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is one of the series’ strongest remakes, blending the original’s charm with modern upgrades to deliver a warm, storybook-style farming experience that feels both nostalgic and fresh, with only minor flaws overshadowed by the joy and care poured into every detail.
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Gears of War: Reloaded is the definitive version of the original classic—visually enhanced and performance-boosted, yet still unmistakably a 2006 game in tone and structure—but thanks to its thrilling combat, full DualSense integration, and complete package free of modern monetization, it's both a nostalgic triumph and a must-play for newcomers and veterans alike.
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Despite its mechanical simplicity, slow pacing, and limited gameplay evolution, Herdling stands out as an indie that leaves a lasting emotional impact—thanks to Okomotive’s beautiful audiovisual storytelling, its touching journey of guiding creatures to safety, and impresses not through mechanics, but through heart.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater respectfully honors the original while adding meaningful quality-of-life improvements and stunning visuals. The choice to preserve the story while updating controls and gameplay makes it accessible to both longtime fans and newcomers. With thoughtful extras and a respectful nod to Kojima’s legacy, this remake shows Konami is on the right track.
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Echoes of the End starts as a visually rich adventure with intriguing worldbuilding, but suffers from clunky, unresponsive combat and awkward pacing. The lack of dialogue and stiff animations undermine the action, though clever environmental puzzles offer welcome relief. Myrkur Games shows promise, but needs polish to turn this into the smooth, engaging experience it could be.
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Abyssus is a thoroughly solid roguelite first-person shooter that just fails to be interesting enough to fully convince.
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Discounty is a charming blend of supermarket management and village life with a story that goes beyond mere profit, offering simple yet satisfying gameplay, humor, engaging themes, and atmospheric visuals that make it hard to put down, resulting in a cozy yet surprisingly sharp management game whose minor annoyances—like slow movement and dialogue—don’t diminish its appeal for anyone seeking a relaxing but substantial experience.
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OFF isn’t a game for everyone, but for those willing to embrace its strange atmosphere, odd logic, and old-school pacing, this carefully restored edition—complete with improved combat, new areas, and a refreshed soundtrack—offers a unique, unsettling experience that respects the original while adding enough new elements to make replaying worthwhile.
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Nearly a decade after the poorly received Mafia 3, Hangar 13 returns to early 20th-century Sicily with Mafia: The Old Country—a visually stunning, story-rich yet predictable adventure whose charming 14-hour journey is only undermined by underwhelming combat and occasional performance issues.
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Ritual of Raven is a life sim that stands out with its story-driven focus and well-developed characters, offering a familiar yet engaging gameplay loop enhanced by unique mechanics like card-based machine programming and moon phase–sensitive plant care, all within a detailed 2D pixel world—though minor issues like an out-of-place alien, pricey decorations, and static museum items slightly detract from an otherwise memorable narrative experience.
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