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Unfortunately, Road Maintenance Simulator failed to impress me in any way, or even surprise me. As a result, it’s yet another significantly below-average title that I can’t recommend to anyone in its current state. While it’s a slightly smaller disaster than Alpine – The Simulation Game, none of us wants to compare bad games and choose based on which one is the lesser evil. There’s probably nothing more to add—I’m giving it three out of ten.

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Aircraft Carrier Survival is a pretty entertaining game that gives you a lighthearted taste of the tough life of an aircraft carrier commander. However, it’s more of an action card game with management elements than a simulator. The game’s action sequences are often provided by enemy attacks, during which you have to quickly prepare your defenses. At that moment, you’ll often find yourself not knowing where to click first. Managing aircraft, crew, and supplies is enjoyable, though the user interface could be a bit more intuitive. The World War II theme, viewed through the lens of life on an aircraft carrier, is quite original, but some mechanics and elements could use a rework or a bit of improvement. Graphically, the game lacks depth and polish. The requirement to use cards for attacks can feel a bit clunky, and the controls could be less complicated. You’ll also often have issues with the camera—when you want to look at a specific part of your ship, the camera either doesn’t respond or makes an unpredictable movement.

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Power to the People is an electrifying strategy game where you build an electrical infrastructure that even ČEZ would envy. You aim to satisfy customers and make as much money as possible. Simplicity is the game’s strong point, and it provides a fun distraction for a short while, even if the gameplay isn’t particularly thrilling. It’s more of an average gaming experience that didn’t do anything wrong, but didn’t offer anything extraordinary either.

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Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 didn’t set the bar too high, but it still has the potential to be an interesting concept. I’d like to see a bit more simulation and realism. On the other hand, the gameplay is accessible to less experienced players who aren’t expecting a hardcore simulator, allowing them to—at least figuratively speaking—get their hands dirty with oil and grime. The Polish developers are taking a slow approach to growing their brand. I expect a shiny new car straight from the factory, but instead I get a well-used vehicle—nice and functional, but nothing that would blow me away.

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Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles is a visually stunning puzzle game that starts off slowly but later escalates into creative puzzles that will have many players racking their brains. The ending itself conveys a profound message about an endless journey, at the end of which a completely new, blank page awaits you. Beautiful visuals alone aren’t enough, however, and the game suffers from a few shortcomings that the developers will hopefully address in future updates. The game certainly offers a Zen-like experience… as long as you’re not tearing your hair out over yet another baffling death or clunky controls.

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What Lies in the Multiverse is a truly interesting and, in its own way, unique pixel-art platformer that offers an engaging story full of humor, colorful levels, and, above all, a great feature that lets you switch between two versions of each level. However, its stylization will primarily appeal to an older group of players, as it features certain aspects from the 90s that may not resonate with today’s generation. Even so, What Lies in the Multiverse is a great game that every platformer fan should try. I give it seven out of ten.

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After a long time, I can say with a clear conscience and my hand on my heart that I truly enjoyed this survival game in every way. The developers came up with an original concept, graphics that I found charming, and plenty of fun. The constant unlocking of new items and machines keeps you hooked on the game, as does the joy of creating your first lake or seeing a tree grow. If the developers keep their promises, they’ll bring The Planet Crafter to perfection.

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Wildermyth is a very charming turn-based RPG with a rich story. What kind of story? The game’s uniqueness lies in the fact that it doesn’t tell just a single story, but weaves together the random adventures of random characters like pieces of a mosaic. Thanks to the characters’ diverse traits, their random generation, and their interactions with one another, you’ll find yourself in funny, suspenseful, romantic, and even sad situations and interpersonal relationships that sometimes feel all too much like real life. All of this is spiced up by an exciting combat system.

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Kenshi is a very good sandbox game, but it’s not for everyone. The game is truly challenging, and it will take you dozens of hours to grasp even the basic mechanics. The game’s visuals aren’t particularly impressive, but they aren’t bad either—after all, that’s not what the game is built on. Kenshi offers a wealth of possibilities, and thanks to mods, you can expand its content even further.

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Foundation is an absolute gem of a game. As long as you’re not expecting a strategy game like Age of Empires, you won’t be disappointed. Building, gathering, organizing—the game has all of this down to the finest detail, and it’s all accompanied by one of the most magnificent soundtracks. Unfortunately, it still has a few rough edges that, while minor in some places, ultimately become a downside given the game’s scope and possibilities.

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Although Ravenous Devils doesn’t offer much, it’s a pretty good little game. The chemistry between the two characters works well, and you could almost envy the strength of their bond. The graphics aren’t anything to write home about, and the gallons of blood in an already gloomy setting are just the icing on the cake. The biggest problem is the lack of variety. In a relatively short time, you’ve really exhausted all possible customization options, not to mention the repetitiveness.

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Kao the Kangaroo is a fun game that revives an old title about a kangaroo who loves to box and collect gold coins. While the story isn’t anything new, the simple mechanics help keep the game engaging and fun to play. It’s clear that the game has no deeper ambitions; rather, it aims to entertain a wide range of players while evoking a sense of nostalgia for older gamers. It certainly succeeds in doing so, because the gameplay is what really draws you in.

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When it comes to well-designed gameplay mechanics and attention to detail, Rain World far surpasses many other games in the genre. However, if its (well-hidden) story, overall stylization, and brutal difficulty don’t strike a chord with you, even its otherwise high-quality production won’t save it. On the other hand, a sufficiently stubborn, masochistic, or Zen-minded player may find a hidden gem in this game.

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Tails of Iron is sort of the third Witcher in the realm of indie titles. Not because Doug Cockle voices the narrator, but because it strives for maximum precision in every aspect. The visuals are absolutely immersive, the combat system—though it doesn’t bring anything new to the genre—is fun, and the music hasn’t been overlooked either. And by that I mean it’s also very well done and atmospheric. The story won’t blow you away, and a certain repetitiveness in the game is tiring, but it’s still a great game.

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Sifu is an absolute blast. What started as an unassuming project has turned out to be one of the best beat 'em ups I've played in a while. It has an interesting story, a high-quality combat system, and a perfectly executed character progression system. Unfortunately, not everything is polished yet, which drags the game down a bit—including the music, which tends to fade completely from the player's awareness.

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Evil Dead: The Game doesn’t offer anything new that we haven’t already seen in other games. Still, it’s a lot of fun and will keep you glued to your seat for hours on end. If you’re a fan of the series, it’s practically a must-have. If you’re looking for pure brutality, Evil Dead: The Game will deliver. Currently, there are two maps and ten playable characters for players, along with three different types of enemies. What more can we say? Start up your chainsaw and enjoy the brutal ride.

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Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 is an excellent and worthy sequel to the game released two years ago, in which the developers at City Interactive took the tried-and-true mechanics and gave them a fresh new look. The biggest draw of the second installment is undoubtedly long-range shooting, which offers a new challenge—especially for die-hard fans of the series—and many players are sure to love this feature. We must also praise the realistic weapon behavior, the pleasant design of the locations, and the semi-open world, which offers players countless additional possibilities and tasks that can significantly extend playtime. Unfortunately, along with its well-functioning mechanics, the sequel has also inherited the bad aspects, so we still encounter occasional bugs or tragically behaving enemy AI. Ultimately, however, this is a great title that should definitely not be missing from your collection of action games, and if you’re a fan of stealth and sniping, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 is a must-have for you.

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Tunche is a high-quality casual game that you can enjoy both solo and with friends, and the co-op mode definitely outshines the single-player experience. The enemies look cute, just like the main characters, the experience-gaining system is simple, and the rogue-like elements only enhance the game. Unfortunately, the repetitiveness really drags the game down, and I can imagine that many players will get fed up with it.

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Marfusha is a completely simple and fun shooter that’s perfect for filling a spare hour on a free evening or afternoon. Its simplicity is its greatest strength. Unfortunately, it’s really quite short—even with the challenge mode, it takes less than an hour to unlock most of the achievements.

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Winter Ember is a dark isometric stealth game inspired by the Thief series. You can roam a gloomy Victorian city, occasionally break into a house, kill enemies, or trade on the black market while searching for secret paths and hidden corners. Unfortunately, the game also has quite a few shortcomings. Setting aside technical bugs, the main issue is the complete lack of any deeper purpose for civilian NPCs. The stealth mechanics—the core of the game—are designed quite well, and the overall gameplay is solid. The upside is that the developers have faced the heavy criticism head-on and have already confirmed changes and fixes. As it stands, the game is truly on a fine line between being recommended and not—at its core, it’s not a bad game, but it still has many shortcomings.

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