Gameliner's Reviews
Dotemu and The Game Kitchen deliver a solid homage to the roots of classic action-platformers with Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound - sharp as ever in gameplay, nostalgic to the core, but lacking the surprise and staying power to truly stand out in this triumphant year of the ninja.
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Dune: Awakening offers a beautifully crafted world, solid survival mechanics, and flexible roleplaying, but uneven combat, repetitive quests, and a lonely, empty-feeling MMO experience mean it's best suited for those willing to overlook its flaws in exchange for immersive hours on Arrakis.
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Super Mario Party Jamboree TV offers no revolutions but delivers a solid improvement over the base game, with its game show vibe, fun new minigames, and Coaster mode sure to bring smiles—though the reliance on a camera and the lack of updates to the core game may leave some players wanting more.
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Shuffle Tactics shows a lot of promise with its cool style, solid combat, and flexible playstyles, but unfinished elements like broken buttons and poor controller support make it feel more like an early test build than a polished release.
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Despite some entertaining and brutal core gameplay, Killing Floor 3 is a thematically inconsistent and visually underwhelming shooter with generic design, repetitive missions, performance issues, and an intrusive in-game shop - an unfinished product, and one that Tripwire Interactive may need several more years to truly bring up to standard. The core is here, it just needs a lot of work.
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Don’t ask me how, but Mike Klubnika once again commands attention with s.p.l.i.t., an idiosyncratic terminal hacking game aimed at old-school tech romantics with a taste for the grim and uncanny, delivering an uncomfortably intense half-hour experience that—despite its brief runtime—gets under your skin fast, provided you remember to brush up on your command-line skills before facing that so-called 'unethical superstructure'... or else, well, you know the drill.
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For true soulslike fans, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a strong recommendation — even a must-play. It might not be the absolute best soulslike out there, but developer Leenzee has delivered a very solid game on many fronts. What really stands out is the well-balanced mix between exploration and intense combat. Add to that the varied environments, plenty of mechanics to tinker with, and smooth-feeling fights, and you've got a compelling package. Where things do fall short, however, is the game’s performance — even on the PlayStation 5 Pro, it struggled to run smoothly. But if you can look past that, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is definitely worth your time.
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Wheel World is a stylish and surprisingly immersive indie game that turns cycling into an atmospheric adventure, despite some technical flaws and repetitive races.
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No Sleep For Kaname Date is a mildly entertaining yet ultimately non-essential entry in the Somnium Files series, offering familiar charm and light puzzle variety without the narrative weight or challenge to satisfy those seeking a full-fledged sequel.
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My Friendly Neighborhood, a twisted love letter to classic survival horror inspired by Resident Evil, blends clever storytelling, brilliant level design, and sharp puzzles with slightly stiff combat and loads of silly cheats and bonus modes—making it a great horror game that even Oscar the Grouch couldn’t grumble about.
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Luto joins the ranks of divisive, artistically ambitious games—echoing the style of Hideo Kojima—with its metaphor-laden, psychological journey that, despite some visual flaws, lingers deeply and emotionally long after its surreal tale of isolation and acceptance ends.
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Hunter × Hunter: Nen × Impact shows glimmers of potential with its unique character mechanics, but its shallow content, small roster, and brief story mode leave it far behind genre heavyweights - making it a modest pick for diehard fans, but a hard pass for fighting game enthusiasts.
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Donkey Kong Bananza marks a strong 3D comeback for the iconic ape, offering a must-buy adventure on the Nintendo Switch 2 that keeps surprising with fresh content and post-game activities, despite minor flaws like framedrops and unbalanced power-ups.
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RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business is a stand-alone title where Teyon addresses past criticisms but still earns a ticket for its compromises. The focus shifts to intense police brutality in a faster-paced FPS, with quicker access to action and tougher foes. However, limited freedom and lingering technical flaws make the world feel less immersive—though bursts of action still showcase Teyon at its best.
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The Drifter is a perfect example of a game that just clicks (pun fully intended). Powerhoof breathes new life into the once-dead genre, mixing Carpenter/King-style storytelling, dark synth vibes, and top-tier voice acting to create a point & click experience that goes down like a smooth cuppa tea. If you're after a retro-style adventure packed with challenge and clever trial-and-error design, The Drifter is well worth your time.
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Shadow Labyrinth is a surprising twist on the PAC-MAN formula, blending classic maze gameplay with Metroidvania exploration, a curious story, rewarding world design, and enough variety and challenge to keep both newcomers and genre veterans engaged.
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EA Sports College Football 26 is a strong successor to its entertaining predecessor, packed with atmosphere, stadiums, teams, and modes for every type of player—though Road to Glory feels a bit flat and Ultimate Team leans heavily into monetization, the gameplay is solid, the performance smooth, and for college football fans, it’s a no-brainer.
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Patapon 1+2 Replay proves that great ideas stand the test of time, with its rhythm-strategy mix still shining - now enhanced with co-op, new difficulty levels, and quality-of-life upgrades, though its demanding timing and learning curve may frustrate less patient players.
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The Sims 4: Betoverende Natuur delivers enchanting occult gameplay and stunning fairies, but its nature theme feels half-baked; great for fantasy fans, less so for players seeking a true nature experience.
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 is a content-rich and finely tuned remake that thrills fans and newcomers alike, though it lacks the impact and innovation of its predecessor.
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