Gameliner's Reviews
Ruffy and the Riverside is a well-intentioned debut 3D platformer whose charm and inventive ideas shine on the surface, but a lackluster narrative, uneven visuals, underused mechanics, and technical roughness reveal it’s still very much a work in progress.
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TRON: Catalyst brings the Arq Grid vividly to life with an engaging story, convincing characters, and standout voice acting, but despite these strengths, it feels underutilized—offering little beyond the main plot, fading combat depth, and a visually dark world, ultimately making it a game that fans can enjoy but that falls just short of realizing its full potential.
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Sloclap’s Rematch kicks off with exotic flair and gripping gameplay that brilliantly balances tactical depth and arcade action for hours of fun, but while it scores high on innovation and replayability, flaws in matchmaking, sparse battle pass content, and chaotic random teammates blow the whistle on what could’ve been a Ballon d'Or-worthy football game—though with a few solid seasons, it might still become the undisputed champion of the genre.
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FBC: Firebreak proudly stands among the better co-op shooters out there—with slick visuals, wild weapon choices, and deep sandbox action, it hits hard despite some weak AI and a modest amount of launch content.
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MindsEye is the embodiment of wasted potential—a game burdened by an identity crisis, plagued by poor launch performance, and set in a world that promises depth but delivers nothing, leaving even the most hopeful players disheartened, as no amount of patches can fix its shallow missions, monotonous gameplay, linear design, and uninspired story.
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Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster proves that a classic JRPG can still shine over a decade later, combining a rich story, deep turn-based combat, and smart modern upgrades that appeal to both newcomers and longtime fans.
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Survival Kids is a charming but simple introduction to the survival genre, ideal for children and families, though its basic gameplay, limited variety, and quirky design may leave older players unimpressed.
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Despite being the studio’s debut, Date Everything! nails what makes a visual novel dating sim work—memorable characters brought to life by stellar voice acting, clever design tied to each character’s object identity, layers of wordplay and humor, and engaging progression through limited daily interactions, quests, and text-based minigames, with the only downsides being a lack of new dialogue after reaching an ending and some minor bugs.
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I’m rarely impressed by the overused “choices matter” tagline, but The Alters by 11 bit studios shows how it should truly be done—offering not just resource management, but deep existential dilemmas that force players to weigh mission against morality, making it a thought-provoking yet demanding experience best suited for those unafraid to fail and eager to explore both strategy and themself.
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Lost in Random: The Eternal Die offers a challenging and varied gameplay loop with strategic combat and engaging mechanics, though its fragmented storytelling makes it hard to connect with protagonist Aleksandra despite the lore-filled world.
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Still waiting for a new F-Zero? Wait no more—Fast Fusion delivers stunning visuals, tight gameplay, and a unique fusion mechanic for under fifteen euros, making it a must-have racer on the Nintendo Switch 2 despite minor drawbacks like the lack of online multiplayer and limited track selection.
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Mario Kart World is a worthy successor to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, combining classic racing fun with fresh mechanics, a connecting open world, an expansive roster, and a brilliant Battle Royale mode—making it a joy for players of all ages.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is essentially a paid interactive manual with a few tech demos and minigames that, while mildly informative, feels more like a missed opportunity—especially given its €10 price tag and limited appeal beyond hardware enthusiasts or those with nothing else to play.
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Elden Ring Nightreign is ultimately carried by FromSoftware’s stellar gameplay systems applied across a fresh mix of subgenres, delivering a thrilling and dynamic experience, though its lack of modern social features and limited multiplayer flexibility make it a nostalgic but flawed spin-off.
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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a surprisingly strong addition to the franchise, with an engaging story and meaningful town management mechanics—though occasionally overwhelming—solid performance despite some technical limitations, and strong visual and audio presentation, making it a must-play for farming RPG fans seeking more depth and responsibility.
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F1 25 is simply the best Formula 1 racing sim to date, thanks to improved handling, more realistic environments, and fun additions, even if the lack of true innovation and limited implementation make it feel somewhat underwhelming for its €79.99 price tag.
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Building on the foundation of the original, Monster Train 2 delivers a fantastic and challenging sequel with new clans, mechanics, and endless strategic combinations, though it’s slightly held back by clunky UI and unbalanced foes.
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Although The Siege of the Sandfox excels in many areas, such as sound design, biome diversity, voice acting, and pixel art, it is hindered by issues like poorly programmed AI, occasional glitches, and crashes; however, fans of the Metroidvania genre should still check it out for its challenging gameplay and unique blend of stealth and parkour, introducing the new "stealthvania" genre.
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Leave it to the Swedes to come up with strong game concepts, as proven by The Gang's Out of Sight, where sneaking through a mansion with shady inhabitants—viewed through your teddy bear's button eyes—proves surprisingly satisfying, thanks to smooth transitions between first-person and fixed camera perspectives; though the 25-euro price for a sub-three-hour experience and the potential for motion sickness during intense chases might leave a bad taste in your mouth, especially when Starbreeze asks you to double-dip for the VR version.
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Blades of Fire is a thrilling third-person action-adventure that draws you into a rich, mysterious fantasy world full of lore, puzzles, and rewarding exploration, with intense, tactical combat and a deeply satisfying forge system that make it a must-play for anyone who loves challenging, story-driven games.
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