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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the final version of Mario Kart 8, a game that has lost none of its glory after 3 years. The game still looks beautiful and now even plays 1080p at 60fps, even though Mario Kart 8 was already one of the most beautiful Wii U games. With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the Nintendo Switch has its first multiplayer topper.
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Persona 5 is arguably one of the best JPRG's that has seen the light of day here. In addition, the game is also accessible to both acquaintances of the franchise and newcomers. If you're a huge fan of anime and narrative JRPGs, this game is an absolute must for your collection.
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As far as we are concerned, the use of Platinum Games has been a golden move by Yoko Taro. In Nier Automata, the team of the Japanese brain has created a mysterious and beautiful world, with a story in which you constantly doubt yourself. Meanwhile, Platinum Games has delivered a brilliant combat system, complete with extremely smooth animations and surprising depth. The Nier Automata release may fall a bit unhappily between big names like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Horizon: Zero Dawn, but it would be a shame to let this game pass you by.
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It's up to you to explore this game world, to solve countless puzzles and save Hyrule from a possible downfall. In what order you do that you know for yourself, because freedom is central to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The gameplay reminds us of what makes a game so good, and combines this with the charm of one of the most acclaimed and beloved game series of all time.
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At least you don't have to make one choice and that's whether you should buy the game or not. Horizon Zero Dawn is a fantastic game and potentially the best game of the year! It's accessible, but challenging looks truly phenomenal, and offers you dozens of hours of fun!
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Tales of Berseria is a surprise. The story and characters are dark, which is not expected of the series. The battle system got an upgrade, but the graphics have hardly improved. If you are looking for tens of hours of fun, this is the game.
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For now, the question is: is the collection worth a purchase? Yes. A very thick fat yes even. The series is nicely polished and still fun to play.
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Watch Dogs 2 has learned from the mistakes that Watch Dogs made. It has an interesting cast of characters, the city is full of colour and the smartphone is used well. It has some flaws however, but those don't take too much away from the experience.
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Dishonored 2 is one big bombshell of atmosphere. The game offers something for everyone, with the general rule that a solid gameplay experience is maintained. An interesting setting, combined with a compelling story, ensures that you won't get bored for a moment. The game offers the best of the first Dishonored, with enough tweaks to keep things fresh.
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All in all, Civilization 6 remains a game that is true to the Civilization series. The change in style and the additions to the gameplay bring the franchise back up to date for 2016. For the seasoned Civilization player, the style and especially the importance of religion will take some getting used to, but in the end, it gives you just that little bit more challenge you're looking for.
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Gears of War 4 feels very complete with all that content, and you won't get bored easily. With the game, developer The Coalition shows well what kind of vision it has for the franchise. The emphasis is hugely on replayability and being able to play together. This is reflected in the extensive multiplayer and the Horde mode, but also in the fact that the game as a whole is playable in co-op. Unfortunately, the campaign is a bit on the short side, and can sometimes feel a bit monotonous. But the interesting story and abundance of action make up for a lot.
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ReCore starts strong with a fun combination of platforms and third-person shooting, but soon the repetition starts to strike a bit and every enemy feels the same. The same goes for the Corebots that accompany you. Upgrading your comrades is fun, and puzzling with the skills feels cool too.
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Warlords of Draenor disappointed a lot of fans, but Blizzard is back with Legion. The new areas look amazing and have a much bigger story, the Artifact Weapons add depth and Demon Hunters are awesome. Now we just need more content patches, Blizzard.
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F1 2016 is the ultimate revanche on F1 2015's lack of a Career-mode. F1 2016's Career Mode is meaty and perfectly executed. Alongside the lovely racing experience and multiple other modes, F1 2016 is an excellent game that is a must buy for F1-fans.
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Still, it doesn't take away from the fact that Inside is a game that's been one of the best released this year. There are fantastic puzzles in the game and the game is for the most part a lot of fun and addictive to play. If you like Limbo, you should play it too.
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Blood and Wine is a fantastic expansion and has everything you need to get you to blow off the dust of your copy of The Witcher 3. The expansion offers more than twice as many hours of gameplay as Hearts of Stone and stands like a house in terms of gameplay. If you loved Wild Hunt and Hearts of Stone, you'll buy Blood and Wine blindly. Cd Projekt RED Geralt could not have given a more dignified farewell than Blood and Wine!
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Overwatch is an extremely polished Hero Shooter and looks absolutely lovely. Teamwork is important and encourages interaction with your teammates. With Overwatch, Blizzard has delivered another masterpiece.
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Naughty Dog has completed a very successful franchise with Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. And how! The game is perfectly finished on almost all points and really provides the necessary drooling moments. The game includes plenty of new additions and let us enjoy at least 15 hours for the Uncharted 4 review.
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Dark Souls 3 feels fresh and easily establishes itself as the franchise's best and most comprehensive game, as well as placing itself in the list as one of the strongest games of the year. Know what you're getting into because Dark Souls 3 isn't good for your health! Prepare to die!
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All in all, with the re-release of Resident Evil 6, little new is conjured up on your screen compared to the original. What you do get are four (!) well-balanced storylines with occasional forced and unnecessary quick-time events,crazy camera angles and clunky controls. However, the graphical improvements, good co-op implementation and reduced price (you only pay 20 euros for Resident Evil 6 in the online stores) certainly make this a mustfor the newcomers, and for the enthusiast a chance to experience Resident Evil 6 again.
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