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Gloomhaven is a highly successful digital adaptation of the globally popular and acclaimed board game. The game offers hours of mental challenges with a sophisticated combat system and fairly interesting stories and objectives for each mercenary. However, the Guildmaster mode is clearly the standout feature of the video game, as it has a more dynamic pace compared to the classic campaign—especially since fatigue sets in over time, as the vast number of missions eventually becomes repetitive. As a board game adaptation, you’ll likely enjoy the game more in a relaxed atmosphere with friends in co-op mode than by trying to rush through it.

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With a playtime of less than ten hours, Leisure Larry is a pretty interesting adventure game that relies on humor laced with sex and profanity. The story is great, the game looks fantastic, you get used to the music, and once you realize that it’s actually a love story, you’ll find yourself in the midst of something absolutely perfect.

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Pronty: Fishy Adventure, despite a few noticeable issues, does a truly excellent job in terms of its combat system and stunning audiovisual presentation. While it’s not a groundbreaking masterpiece, the game will stick with you for various reasons, and you’ll particularly enjoy the battles against its interesting bosses. This adventure game will keep you entertained for about fifteen hours if you want to explore every inch of the underwater world. For fans of the genre, it’s definitely worth your time.

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Endzone - A World Apart is an engaging post-apocalyptic building strategy game that will keep you glued to your screen for hours on end. It particularly stands out for its appealing and fairly original design of certain buildings and mechanics. Thanks to the changing conditions—notably unstable weather, radiation, and the ability to send scouts into the ruins—it’s a lot of fun. However, the settlement’s defense could be a bit more in-depth, and it wouldn’t hurt to have more building upgrade options or a larger research tree. Even so, it’s a very well-made game within its category.

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Overall, MotoGP 22 is more of a minor refinement of its predecessor, bringing certain aspects a step closer to reality. Were it not for a few shortcomings—such as poorly tuned AI, some visual glitches, and the lack of major new features—MotoGP 22 would be an absolutely perfect title for both newcomers and die-hard veterans of the series. Even so, this installment is the best Milestone has ever released. I give it eight out of ten.

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Considering that Uragun is still in early access, it has a lot to offer. The game is quite challenging, but on the other hand, it lets you develop your own playstyle. You can build a robot to your liking and then explore various locations. Beautiful graphics paired with great background music enhance the action-packed experience this game delivers. And while the price of €14.99 (366 CZK) seems a bit steep at the moment, the game is definitely worth buying.

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Combining a simulator with motorcycles is truly every biker’s dream, and the game is quite relaxing. However, I miss the Czech localization—there are many activities and components in the game with complicated names. The realistic sounds and visual style are what keep you hooked on this title.

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Muse Dash is an excellent rhythm game that will keep you entertained for hours. The catchy songs, the game’s dynamic gameplay, and the anime-style graphics work perfectly together. If you enjoy games like Guitar Hero, Just Dance, Magic Titles, and similar titles, you need to add this game to your collection. Another bonus is that you can also buy it for your mobile phone (Android) for a great price of 80 CZK, though purchasing its DLC isn’t quite as pleasant.

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Nebuchadnezzar is a very enjoyable city-building strategy game that involves micromanagement and focuses on infrastructure and the needs of the population. However, in certain phases, setting the route for every merchant or water carrier can be a bit tedious. It’s also a bit of a shame that the game, especially in its later stages, lacks elements that could significantly impact or disrupt gameplay, such as storms or other environmental factors. Despite this, it’s a well-made title that you’ll spend plenty of time with—provided you’re a fan of city-building strategy games with micromanagement. However, if you’ve played Pharaoh, you might be slightly disappointed by some elements in the game and the visual absence of monument construction.

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INDUSTRIA is a game that, in certain situations, undoubtedly offers interesting visuals and sound design. However, while playing, you’ll encounter a large number of graphical glitches in particular, and aside from a few moments where the atmosphere feels more immersive, it’s an average FPS game. Its inspiration from Half-Life 2 promised an interesting gaming experience. Setting the story in an alternative steampunk city had great potential, but this potential went largely untapped—especially since practically nothing happens for the first 30 minutes, and before you know it, the game is over. Furthermore, even though it’s been a few months since the game’s release and many fixes have been implemented, the Steam achievement for completing the game on Hardcore is still not working.

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Tandem: A Tale of Shadows brings several interesting ideas to the realm of logic puzzles, wrapped in a fairly appealing package. However, it suffers from minor yet ultimately critical flaws that turn what should be a relaxing experience into a nightmare. The simplistic presentation and weak attempt at storytelling mentally categorize the game as one for a younger audience, but the content itself doesn’t warrant that label. Neither the dual perspective nor the innovative mechanics can fully compensate for the inconsistent difficulty or the control issues. Still, it’s not an outright bad game—it will keep you entertained for about five hours.

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Polda 7 is a solid sequel to the classic animated point-and-click adventure game, which still offers great humor, time-tested gameplay, and professional Czech voice acting. The only minor flaws are the somewhat dull introduction to the game and, for some, the inability to customize the visual settings. We’re giving Polda 7 eight out of ten points, as I enjoyed this new installment just as much as the previous one, and it’s clear that the developers at Zima Software haven’t run out of ideas yet.

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I definitely give Animal Shelter a positive review, as it filled me with a sense of calm and joy. It’s a typical relaxing game with a bonus: the cuteness of the animals. While it’s true that after a few hours of playing, everything basically repeats in a loop, on the other hand, the price of just under seventeen euros is reasonable, and if you’re having a bad day, I highly recommend this as a surefire way to lift your spirits.

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While Tiny Tina's Wonderlands isn't a full-fledged, direct sequel to the Borderlands series, it's a solid stopgap that offers the familiar gameplay, great humor, and everything else we've come to expect. The only things marring the overall great impression are the lackluster technical aspects and, for me personally, a not-so-interesting story. It would also be nice to see some innovation in the gameplay itself in the future. I give it seven and a half out of ten.

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Townscaper is a charming game for more artistically inclined players. Technically, everything works perfectly; the building system is sophisticated, and with a little patience, you can create truly remarkable works of art. However, the fun of the game literally depends entirely on what you can imagine and then bring to life. So if you aren’t particularly creative and need some goals or instructions while playing, Townscaper probably won’t thrill you much.

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ANNO: Mutationem is a very nice pixel art RPG set in a cyberpunk world. It stands out primarily for its soothing soundtrack and dynamic perspective, which serve to mask an ordinary combat system and an unfortunate narrative style. It’s neither a groundbreaking title nor a leader in the field, but for casual gamers, Mutationem will undeniably be a pleasant diversion.

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With its unique take on the story, Catie in MeowmeowLand appeals to a wide range of players, from little kids to seasoned veterans. While the game draws inspiration from Alice in Wonderland, it brings its own distinctive style to the story—and, most importantly, lots of CATS! This charming adventure game will keep you pleasantly entertained, though unfortunately not for very long.

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FixFox is a wonderful, peaceful adventure game from a one-person Czech studio, and its low-budget production is in no way evident. On the contrary, the developer has handled this challenge exceptionally well, and the game offers sufficiently long, suspenseful, and entertaining gameplay completely free of violence. Since this is a Czech title, the lack of a Czech localization is a bit of a letdown, and a few minor flaws slightly lower what is already a very good rating.

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Thanks to its 3D graphics, Kirby and the Forgotten Land represents a major leap forward for the series, introducing new combat mechanics and abilities. The world is incredibly diverse, vibrant, and colorful. Every level is unique, and great attention has been paid to detail in the backgrounds. You’ll truly enjoy exploring every nook and cranny. It’s a charming, lighthearted adventure game for all ages that you can also enjoy at a great pace in local co-op.

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If you enjoy games that involve investigation and really make you think, I definitely recommend playing Return of the Obra Dinn—you’ll love it. The game takes about eight to twelve hours to complete. You can look forward to a perfectly written story that you’ll definitely enjoy. I also can’t forget to mention the book, which, in my opinion, is both very helpful and beautifully designed.

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