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Phantom Blade Zero was definitely worth the wait. The story is fine, but it’s clear that developer S-GAME wanted to focus primarily on spectacle and cool visuals. And you notice that right away. The game is packed with cool action scenes, and it feels amazing to wield Soul’s sword.

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Total Mayhem Games has really tried to create a very ambitious sequel to the earlier We Were Here games, but seems to have lost sight of a number of important things in the process. That ambition has come at the expense of the pacing, the clarity of the puzzles, and the technical quality of the game. And that’s truly a huge shame. Potentially, this is an excellent game, but certain design choices make it feel more like a mediocre experience.

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One Piece: Grand Gourmet is a fun and lighthearted little treat for fans, though the colorful visuals and tasty dishes ultimately can't quite mask the game's repetitive nature.

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Stupid Never Dies is an action RPG with a lot of personality, but also a few major flaws. The story about a zombie who wants to save his dead lover is strange enough to pique your curiosity, but it also comes across as a bit creepy. Davy’s style and transformations give the game a unique identity. Collecting gear and upgrades also ensures that you have something to build on after each run. Unfortunately, the combat is slow and clunky, while the repetitive dungeon runs unnecessarily drag out the story.

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So there’s definitely been some progress, and the game has a strong foundation, but I can’t truly recommend Planet Zoo 2 until at least the many bugs, the issues with the online features, and the crashes have been fixed.

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Final Fantasy Resonance may not be absolutely perfect, but this release is certainly a promising sign. Promising because it proves that Square Enix is indeed still capable of—and willing to—create good, classic turn-based Final Fantasy games.

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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is as enjoyable as ever and, above all, brings back memories of the good old days of Wii Sports Resort. There are a few more sports available than in Nintendo Switch Sports, though I personally think Nintendo could have added a few more. The controls feel great, the music creates that wonderfully soothing vibe, and there’s more than enough to do.

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Just Dance: Decades of Hits is one of the strongest entries in the series in recent years. The varied track list, featuring hits from different decades, provides hours of dancing fun, and Adventure Mode offers a fun way to discover the songs. The return of multiple Dancer Cards is also a welcome improvement, especially for players who enjoy dancing with friends and family. Still, not all of the old issues have been resolved.

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“Everything is better in 8-bit.” So I’m not sure if I completely agree with Atari on this, since, in my view, it’s actually everything outside the 8-bit realm that really gives Tenebris Somnia its luster. But if we have to pigeonhole Tenebris Somnia into that 8-bit category based on its overall look and feel—not counting the cutscenes—then yes. In that case, 8-bit has proven to be quite appealing.

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Are you looking for simply more Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun so you can continue to serve the Emperor? Then Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 won’t disappoint. Still, Boltgun 2 doesn’t always do enough to be considered a full-fledged sequel.

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That’s the magic of this game, because even though it can be frustrating at times, you still find yourself wanting to return to the adventure Rose is experiencing in the heart of Paris. Achieving 100 percent completion during a packed review season is, therefore, the greatest compliment I can give Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse.

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Valor Mortis isn't a perfect game, but thanks to its innovations within the soulslike genre and its cool setting, it's definitely worth taking the time to really dive into it.

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Tales of Eternia Remastered offers a linear but entertaining story. There isn't much to explore outside of the main quest, but the dungeons are well-stocked and quite long. A solid JRPG for fans.

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Ultimately, I have to categorize Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival as a first-person survival horror shooter that relies primarily on everything other than survival horror and shooting. It’s almost ironic that the game has hooked its hellchains so deeply into my soul and is pulling me emotionally in two completely different directions.

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This chilly yet atmospheric little town has everything it takes for a fantastic horror experience, provided you’re willing to make a few concessions. If you can accept this, an incredible game awaits you, one that has everything it takes to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end and drown you in melancholy. For a restless dream of a Metroidvania, Silver Pines is the perfect final destination.

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Order of the Sinking Star is a puzzle game that demands a lot from its players, but also rewards them in return.

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Forever Ago is a moving narrative adventure about grief, memories, and slowly learning to live again. The game takes a little while to get going, especially since Alfred comes across as distant and hard to read at first. But if you stick with it, you’ll be rewarded with a beautiful and human story about a man who, step by step, learns to cope with the loss of the love of his life.

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If you’ve been searching for a Star Wars racing game for years, this will undoubtedly become your new obsession. Star Wars: Galactic Racer brilliantly blends speed, graphics, sound design, and interesting mechanics. Yes, Secret Mode does an excellent job of capturing that nostalgic feeling, but at the same time, it isn’t afraid to put its own spin on the genre.

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The Gears of War: E-Day campaign is a true blockbuster, but it doesn't necessarily come without a fight.

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In the end, I had to place Rivage on a list of games that, in the long run, didn’t bring me as much enjoyment as I’d hoped. It’s not all doom and gloom, though: some of the puzzles are quite ingeniously designed, but the moments when I truly appreciated the task at hand were few and far between.

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