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LEGO Horizon Adventures offers a short experience of just over 7 hours, as well as access for younger players to the main franchise. With its difficulty levels, the title also offers a good challenge to players who can immerse themselves in this universe designed with small bricks. Without reinventing the genre, the game can clearly convince a portion of the community, even if the experience itself remains rather repetitive. All in all, a good adventure for the curious and those who have always loved LEGO games.

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God of War Ragnarök on PC, like the first, is a masterpiece of balance between narrative, gameplay and aesthetics. Every element is crafted to deliver a complete experience. Whether it's combat, character development or the exploration of a vast, detailed world. Although the repetitiveness of certain battles is deplorable, the difficulty is measured, and every confrontation is an epic skirmish. The lack of clarity and conciseness in the gameplay and narrative may detract a little from the experience, but it doesn't detract from the overall quality of the game.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is without doubt the most complete opus in recent years. The campaign mode is deeper, with more varied and longer missions. Multiplayer takes on a new meaning with omnimotion, while the return of waves in zombie mode should delight the community. Not to mention that, from a visual standpoint, the title remains one of the most beautiful first-person shooters on the market. All that's left to do now is a little balancing, and perhaps a maximum number of players in all game modes, for a near-perfect opus.

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Neva slips into my top10 of 2024. Sublime and gripping at the same time, Devolver's latest offering takes us on an emotional journey. We become attached to the main characters. Also, as mentioned, the game takes on the airs of Ori and certain metroidvania. I recommend it, even at full price. You can complete the title in just a few hours, or around five to seven hours of play.

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Mario & Luigi: Brothership marks a successful return for the series. While not my favorite, it's certainly a better adventure than Paper Jam and a step in the right direction for RPG fans. Although I'm not a big fan of the new characters and worlds to explore, I did enjoy the adventure. The longevity will certainly give you your money's worth, and the dynamic gameplay enhances the experience. In short, this is a good little game that's easy to recommend.

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The abandonment of the older-generation console versions does allow NHL 25 to be more fluid in terms of gameplay. The reactive actions are a good idea and add a little more realism, although they still need to be balanced. Overall, and despite the additions to the franchise world, the experience remains rather similar to last year's edition. Which is not always a fault. Certain details can, however, be quickly implemented without requiring several weeks of development (such as the ability to switch cinematics to Be a Pro mode). All of which would really improve the series. All in all, I'd recommend the purchase to those who may have skipped the last opus in the franchise, or if you love managing your team.

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Silent Hill 2 remake is a success on all counts. Bloober Team has just consolidated its mastery of psychological horror. The game's lifespan is also excellent, as you can count on around 15 hours if you take the time to explore. Whether it's the detail of the environments, the quality of the soundtrack, the general atmosphere, the deep storyline or the monsters, each more frightening than the last, the game excels. Whether you've played the original or not, I recommend this game to everyone (if, at least, you don't mind exploring this cursed city).

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With EA Sports FC 25, Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to the full range of new features, rather than a simple roster update. These include the addition of Rush mode, the new season system, women's leagues and gameplay improvements. If you don't feel that the console is at the end of its cycle during matches, it's quite a different matter in the menus and cinematics. Slowdowns are frequent, not to mention loading times, which remain a little long. For its part, the decision to separate the Ultimate Team market on the Nintendo console from other platforms considerably increases the frustration of building a team and taking on players. All in all, this is probably the only portable edition of this sports simulation, but if you own an Xbox, PlayStation or PC, it's best to opt for these versions.

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Super Mario Party Jamboree is the game in the series that I've enjoyed the most since the first games on the N64. I think Nintendo Cube has mixed the right ingredients to come up with a well-balanced recipe. The selection of mini-games is excellent and the numerous modes offer a wide variety of playability. What's more, the whole thing is accessible to any player who wants to join in. Even in solo mode, I think a fan of the genre will find something to enjoy, thanks in part to the original approach to several modes. It's definitely the kind of game I'm going to want to take out with guests of all ages over the holidays to keep them entertained. In short, if you've been waiting for Mario Party to make a glorious comeback, this is the one to buy.

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On paper, Funko Fusion had the potential to become a strong and perhaps more mature competitor to the LEGO franchise. However, the lack of diversity, the repetitive objectives, the numerous technical problems and the absence of a local co-op mode all detract from 1010 Games' idea. While the universes offered are original to say the least, they are not sufficiently linked to offer a coherent universe. In its current state, it's very difficult to recommend the game!

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Fans who played the original opus will undoubtedly be happy to play Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. This version offers a number of visual improvements, not least to rejuvenate the original experience. However, this is not enough to attract new players. They'll find themselves in a muddled adventure against an artificial intelligence that's as flawed as ever. The 72-hour concept is also ill-suited to modern times, and despite the presence of an option to advance time, I'm not convinced that a new community will be created. I'd mainly recommend the title to fans of the franchise who loved the original opus.

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Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is a very good first expansion pack that offers a good lifespan for the price. In my opinion, it's much more complete and longer than the DLCs in previous games in the series, both in terms of story and gameplay. In my opinion, it's the right time to get back into the adventure, and I think it will once again become my favorite multiplayer game of the moment.

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11 bit studios has clearly understood what we expect from a sequel. Frostpunk 2 is not just a new opus with improved graphics and additional scenarios. This second opus offers a truly unique experience that satisfies old and new players alike. Whether with the implementation of its political system or its neighborhoods, the game succeeds in renewing the young franchise. Nevertheless, the tutorial still lacks a little clarity, especially for neophytes who will have to spend several minutes reading long texts to understand everything. Fortunately, the game also incorporates countless accessibility options so that everyone can enjoy it. If you're a management game fan, you won't be disappointed with this title!

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Tactical Breach Wizards shines with its charming, laid-back approach to the tactical genre. While not the most demanding game in terms of challenge, it leaves plenty of room for players to shape their experience as they wish. The dynamic progression system and skill flexibility encourage creativity, while allowing each player to develop unique strategies in the face of enemies.This title, while approachable and accessible, especially for those short on time, also has a promising future thanks to the integration of user-generated content. Tactical RPG fans will find here a refreshingly modern experience, rooted in a wacky and irresistible sense of humor, but above all imbued with a rare sincerity.

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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a very good 2D Zelda with an excellent lifespan. Nintendo and Grezzo have come up with some very interesting new gameplay concepts that almost reinvent the wheel without distorting the universe. I love that Zelda has always been known as the representative of wisdom, and that the developers were able to transpose this into the game through its unique mechanics. In short, if you're looking for a new adventure on the Switch, this will probably be the must-have game for the console this holiday season.

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Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is as much for fans of the franchise as it is for newcomers who have yet to get their hands on one of the license's titles. While it's much easier to understand the details of the storyline when you've already played the other games in the series, it's not a must. Especially as the gameplay is, in my opinion, more accessible, even if there are several puzzles to solve. The improvements in this port offer a real breath of fresh air to the original production, as well as being available in numerous languages. If the pace is a little more uneven than one of the main titles, it's a lot of fun to learn more about the character of Miles Edgeworth.

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The idea behind the development of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is far from simple. For years, fans have been hoping for a videogame experience based around this aerial sport. However, the monetization strategy is perhaps not ideal. It might have been interesting to make it free at the outset, with cosmetic microtransactions to make development profitable. It remains to be seen whether its 1-month integration into PS Plus will have been enough to create a sufficiently large player base. The title is undoubtedly a good adaptation of Quidditch, very accessible despite its somewhat chaotic nature. However, don't expect gameplay to be redefined from match to match. I particularly recommend the game to hardcore fans of the license and those who might like to join up with friends to complete online matches.

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The Casting of Frank Stone is based on a franchise with a very large community. Many gamers were looking forward to seeing the Dead by Daylight universe adapted by the Supermassive Games team. While the scenario holds up and pays homage to the license, the overall quality of the game does not. The gameplay is far too cumbersome, and there isn't enough interaction. The quality dubbing is marred by overly rigid animation and face modeling. Not to mention the technical bugs encountered during the course of this review. In its current state, it's hard to recommend the game to anyone. Let's hope, however, that this isn't the last time Behaviour Interactive will be commissioned to adapt its license.

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Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is definitely my favorite part of the series. It's clear that the developers have gained experience and are now capable of delivering a narrative worthy of the name. I love this kind of story, where we're left to quietly discover every little element of the investigation before arriving at a grand, unexpected conclusion. It's the kind of adventure in which you'll feel so invested that you'll want more. I'm already looking forward to another adventure in the series.

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After completing the adventure of The Plucky Squire, we can cry “Genius! The game absolutely lives up to all our expectations: it's fun, ingenious and accessible to all. Because yes, if you're between the ages of 7 and 77, you'll definitely enjoy Jot's adventure. Living his story and that of his comrades is a pure videogame delight. In fact, I'm willing to bet that it'll leave such a lasting impression that it'll be one of your fondest memories of the year. And very few games can claim to do that.

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