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Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is a true joy to play, in no small part thanks to quality of life improvements in the UI, and gameplay tweaks that streamline the experience significantly. Add to that the new story content that clears up several loose ends of the original and you have a certified must-play for fans and newcomers alike.
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With Assassin's Creed Shadows, Ubisoft sticks to a familiar formula but executes it brilliantly. Add to that the new weather and season systems, along with the expanded base-building mechanics, and we’re convinced that waiting for an Assassin’s Creed set in Japan was more than worth it.
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WWE 2K25 offers a lot of new possibilities for fans of wrestling entertainment with an impressive roster and various improvements and additions. Some problems from earlier games remain however, and with the egregious microtransactions in The Island, the game is held back from the same greatness as its coverstar Roman Reigns.
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Split Fiction is an excellent follow-up to It Takes Two. Though the very similar concept loses its shine a little bit, constantly changing gameplay, a heartwarming story and plenty of memorable moments make up for that. As does the plethora of easter eggs that can be found throughout the game.
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Capcom took what they learned from years of Monster Hunter and improved upon it in Wilds. The combat feels great, the world is alive and there's lots of fashion to boot. It's a shame you can't display all the creatures you collect, and new players might struggle to get started. But once you're off, there's nothing better.
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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii feels like a sidequest of the main series: absurd at times, often reusing old content and settings in a new way. It features fan favorite madman Majima but feels less epic and wild than it could have been. Especially sailing feels more arcadey than grandiose.
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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 isn't the spectacular game it is on PS5. Bugs and crashes plagued the launch, and while the game is now stable enough, it isn't always on par with the PS5 version. When it works, though, the game sings thanks to the great story and amazing gameplay.
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The Sims Legacy Collection delivers a nostalgic experience with the original game, offering classic gameplay and charm. However, its technical limitations make it better suited for long-time fans rather than newcomers.
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Obsidian has proven once again that they are the masters of role-playing games. Avowed has excellent combat, lively characters, a beautiful world and the storytelling is masterful. If they just fix a couple of bugs, they’ve got a masterpiece on their hands.
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Whether it's fighting, exploring or binge-drinking, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 improves on its predecessor in nearly every way. Some technical issues hold it back from perfection, but it's definitely worthwhile to step into the armor of Henry of Skalitz for this brilliant RPG.
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Eternal Strands, the first release from the new studio Yellow Brick Games, features new ideas mixed with the best practices from other genres. Not everything works as planned, but the interaction between environments, weather and magical powers allow for creative gameplay.
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is still an amazing game that looks even better on PC. While there are some weird restrictions in the PC settings, it's the best way to play the second part in what is so far a great trilogy of remakes.
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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD offers a fairly straightforward update of the original game: it is simply in HD. That means that all of its best platforming goodness is untouched, but it also means that some of the more frustrating aspects of the game remain as present as before. In that sense, the update is perhaps bare-bones.
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Larger in scale but more intimate in story, Dynasty Warriors: Origins brings armies of thousands upon thousands of warriors to battle it out on screen. Battles feel more realistic than ever, while the focus on the early ages of the Three Kingdoms brings a much-needed refreshing view of a well-known story.
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With ten chapters and an epilogue, the game is shorter than the anime it is based on, but that ensures that the game remains interesting until the end. Fairy Tail 2 is a must for fans of the series, but also accessible for those who want to get acquainted for the first time.
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Sadly, Dragon Age: The Veilguard isn’t the return to form we were hoping for from Bioware. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad game, though.
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a great game that is held back by some technical difficulties. Other than that, it is a rollercoaster ride that you cannot get enough of.
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Metro Awakening does exactly what you'd expect and there's nothing wrong with that.
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STALKER 2 isn't perfect and has some problems that aren't easy to fix, but it still delivers big time when it comes to its gameplay and graphics.
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If you like your JRPG's as traditional as they get, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D delivers on all fronts. It's stunning to look at, but at its core still that same game from 1988 on the NES with a few quality of life improvements.
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