Gameliner's Reviews
Thank Goodness You're Here is, despite its simplicity, a true masterpiece that does everything it should do right. The entire game feels like a well-thought-out project into which a lot of love and attention has been poured. The jokes are superb, and the game is short enough that you don't tire of the humor. The simple art style and the hilarious voice acting in a Northern English dialect are the perfect additions to this very simple but effective formula. I'm incredibly glad that Thank Goodness You're Here is here.
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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II has become a truly remarkable passion project from Ninja Theory. Despite the studio having 'only' eighty employees, they've managed to score top marks in many areas. To begin with, Hellblade II is audiovisually the best this industry has to offer. Unreal Engine 5 performs magic on your screen, where cinematic visuals and in-game content are often indistinguishable. The audio is not only sharp and impressive, but thanks to binaural sound, it penetrates deep into your mind. 'Gripping' is a key term when describing this action game, reflected in the relentless combat against the horrors of the Viking era. Alongside the grand spectacle, there is an intimate story with Senua at its center. The way her mental and physical challenges are presented is simply top-tier writing. The emotional impact that Ninja Theory delivers with Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is one that will be praised for years to come.
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Stellar Blade is an action adventure with an intriguing story about Earth's post-apocalyptic state. The world and characters look fantastic. Additionally, it’s rewarding and fun to explore the world by discovering the lore and opening chests (with puzzles). The combat system is extensive, providing intense yet enjoyable battles with the various Naytibas, each requiring a different approach. The bosses are on another level, though manageable except for the last three. I had a great time with Stellar Blade and expect that Shift Up Corporation will match or even exceed their success in the mobile market with this game. It’s definitely recommended if you enjoy action adventures with challenging and entertaining combat.
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"Final Fantasy VII Rebirth surpasses Final Fantasy VII Remake with its addition of an open world, allowing players to explore Gaia freely and discover plenty along the way. The game features stunning visuals, a fantastic soundtrack, and enriched storytelling with iconic scenes and new twists, offering both nostalgia and surprises for fans. With enjoyable minigames, enhanced combat through Synergy Abilities, and three new characters with unique styles, even newcomers to Final Fantasy will find this JRPG a great time to jump in. Square Enix has truly outdone itself with this release."
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Astro Bot is a must-play that showcases the PlayStation 5's features with engaging gameplay, making it perfect for all ages.
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All Possible Futures' The Plucky Squire offers a beautifully creative game featuring a vibrant world with wordplay, combat, and puzzles, alongside seamless transitions between a 2D book and a detailed 3D desk environment.
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Halls of Torment is a thrilling mix of roguelike survival and bullet-hell, offering challenging enemy waves, satisfying combat, and nostalgic Diablo-inspired visuals, making it a must-play for fans of games like Vampire Survivors.
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I struggled to stop playing Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom to write this review, and with its creative puzzles and vibrant world, it's a must-play, despite the minor hassle of navigating the echo-filled menu.
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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is an enjoyable JRPG with an engaging story, beautiful world, hidden treasures, deep dungeons, and challenging battles, enhanced by quality-of-life upgrades that make it more accessible; it's a nostalgic treat for fans and a worthy entry for newcomers, showing why the series is beloved—and with Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake completing the trilogy next year, I’ll definitely be back for more.
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Symphonia is an absolute gem of a platformer, blending precise mechanics, thrilling exploration, and a music-driven story brought to life by a gorgeous art style and enchanting classical soundtrack—an unforgettable adventure perfectly packed into 4-8 hours!
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Warhorse Studios delivers a fantastic medieval RPG with Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, a potential Game of the Year nominee, featuring a dynamic world rich in activities, improved mechanics, an engaging story with character depth and plot twists, enhanced graphics and performance, and a refined combat system that makes it a must-play for fans of the genre.
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Monster Hunter Wilds may not be for everyone, but if you love the grind, it delivers with stunning details, refined gameplay, and new features like the Seikret’s second weapon, Focus Mode, and NPCs for a better single-player experience—making the hunt more thrilling than ever.
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Blue Prince is a masterful game that blends strategic planning, narrative depth, and a dynamic world into an unforgettable experience that demands to be played, analyzed, and celebrated.
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Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree successfully blends Metroidvania exploration with challenging Soulslike combat, offering a richly atmospheric world, compelling storytelling, and satisfying gameplay depth that rewards patience, strategy, and experimentation.
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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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Death Stranding 2: On The Beach builds brilliantly on its predecessor, with meaningful improvements across story, gameplay, characters, and design, elevating it to a true masterpiece beyond its "Postman Simulator" label.
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ISLANDERS: New Shores is a colorful, relaxing yet challenging city-builder that serves as a worthy successor, offering clear visuals, strategic scoring, creative sandbox features, and amazing content for its price.
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For anyone who's a fan of Rogue-like indie dungeon crawlers with a hint of RPG elements in them, I heartily recommend UnderMine. Even for gamers who don't like indie titles, like myself, it's totally worth playing. I'm pleasantly surprised by how much fun I've had improving my runs until I finally managed to beat the first boss without too much trouble. After every time I died, I couldn't wait to continue digging and see how far I could get this time. However, I missed the opportunity to apply my own playing style a little more. This is mainly due to the randomness of the Relics, but I would also have liked to see some more RPG options regarding upgrading your character. UnderMine is a great game that I will definitely launch more often.
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If you like simulator games and / or are crazy about airplanes then Flight Simulator is a game you should get. Yes, MUST. You are going to have a lot of fun with this and above all mainly enjoy it. If flying itself doesn't offer you enough of a challenge, you can still turn to the different challenges that the game has to offer. Especially nowadays it is a nice alternative to still be able to travel around the world in a certain way.
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Puzzle enthusiasts and train lovers can dive into Train Valley World. The game not only boasts strong gameplay but also excellent level design. The creative levels are colorful and progressively more challenging. With new obstacles and more complex production chains, you'll be kept busy for quite a while. If you're looking for a challenge, you can try to complete the levels as quickly as possible, but you can also aim for the other two optional goals per level first. By earning stars, you unlock new trains and conductors, giving you more options. Since Train Valley World is so fun to play, it's a shame there are only sixteen levels. The Level Editor isn't available on the release day. However, the game currently offers enough content for the price, making it definitely worth recommending.
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