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Overall, F1 2021 is just a minor evolution that doesn’t offer much value for owners of the previous F1 2020. Although the new features—such as the story mode and three new race tracks—are interesting, they aren’t enough to justify the €60 price tag for owners of last year’s edition. I would therefore recommend waiting for a sale. However, if you last played 2019 or one of the older installments, there’s no need to think twice about buying F1 2021. This game series has a lot to offer you, and you definitely won’t regret buying it even at full price. I give it eight and a half out of ten.

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Strange Horticulture is the perfect game to unwind with on a rainy day. With its engaging gameplay mechanics, intriguing and playful puzzles, and the well-crafted mysteries of the town of Undermere and its inhabitants, you’ll want to play it over and over again. Do you love plants and solving mysteries? Then don’t hesitate to try Strange Horticulture, which uniquely and beautifully combines these two things.

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Mists of Noyah is like a dungeon master’s game with no imagination. You might want to step into this fictional world as a brave knight or a powerful sorceress, but the landscapes here are bleak and lack any deeper meaning, so you have no reason to sit down at the table a second time. The developers likely weren’t able to clarify their priorities during development, so the current version is just another mindless RPG game—the kind we’ve already seen dozens of on the market.

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King Arthur: Knight's Tale is undoubtedly a very interesting game that offers players a fantastic take on the legend of King Arthur. Given the various moral choices that influence your journey and your companions, it’s a game with great replay value—you simply won’t be able to resist trying to play through everything with different companions and a different playstyle. The icing on the cake is the graphics, sound design, and fantastic soundtrack. However, what drags the game down are non-functional subtitles in some sections and minor bugs. The game also takes up an incredible 125 GB of disk space.

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Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, FAR: Changing Tides offers an amazingly adventurous journey set against the backdrop of an even more beautiful, ruined world. Since the last installment, the developers have addressed the shortcomings of the first game and added a wealth of new content and mechanics. However, this has made the game more complex, resulting in a loss of that meditative atmosphere. Despite all that, it’s an excellent game that will surely find its rightful place in your heart and in your game library.

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Project Wingman is a very well-made flight arcade game that can proudly hold its own against AAA titles. While it’s occasionally evident that this is a one-man project with a limited budget, it’s a refreshing change of pace that will win you over with its gameplay, mission design, and graphics. The AI behaves exactly according to the selected difficulty level, and your teammates aren’t just there for show. In Conquest mode, you can also build your own mercenary air force army according to your own preferences and focus. The only real criticism is the menu controls and interface. If you can get past that, you’ll have a game that will keep you entertained for hours, whether it’s through dogfights, free flight, or the graphics.

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Out of Line may not fully satisfy demanding platforming veterans, but it offers a pleasant and laid-back experience for those looking to liven up their evening. Set in a beautiful, captivating world, it presents an inexplicably minimalist story and a lack of challenges. There is certainly a lot of room for improvement, but I firmly believe that the developers will take the best from this experience and apply it to their next project.

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DYSMANTLE is undoubtedly one of the best survival games of recent times. The developers have clearly shown us that simple graphics, controls, and gameplay mechanics are enough to create an entertaining game, as long as it offers diverse content. Another plus is that you can play the game in co-op mode with your friends.

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Horizon Forbidden West is a massive action-RPG adventure that is, in many ways, far superior to its predecessor and completely blows it out of the water. I can find almost nothing to fault the developers at Guerrilla Games for; this is a worthy sequel that is undoubtedly one of the best games for the PlayStation console. The world of Horizon is bursting with high-quality content; you can easily lose yourself in the game for dozens of hours without ever getting bored. I highly recommend this game—it’s a must-have for action RPG lovers—and I hope the developers have some DLC in store for us.

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GRID Legends truly delivered on its promises, and compared to its predecessor, this new installment is a huge step forward. While I still can’t say it’s a perfect game that reaches the level of quality needed for me to consider it the best entry in the series, it’s a step in the right direction. If Codemasters puts in the work, in three years they could deliver a perfect sequel that could easily crush the competition. I give it seven and a half out of ten.

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Elex 2 is undoubtedly a pleasant surprise that skillfully builds on its predecessor. The story itself and its subsequent impact on the world, the old factions, and the characters are truly well-done; they feel believable and solid. The gameplay is enjoyable, and the game simply draws you in, making you want to keep going and complete various tasks, explore the world, craft gear, negotiate with factions, and take down enemies. It’s clear that the developers have learned from their previous mistakes and are striving to improve the open-world RPG style they’re so familiar with. While there are still a few bugs, they aren’t anything so extreme that they would significantly spoil the experience or dampen the desire to play.

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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV is definitely an intriguing fighting game where nothing comes easy. If you’re the type of player who enjoys a good challenge, I highly recommend this title. The visual style, dynamic combat, and fantastic electronic soundtrack give the game a unique charm.

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This game left me with mixed feelings. While the interesting story and overall atmosphere—enhanced by a great soundtrack and visuals—are very appealing, the developers didn’t quite manage to blend them seamlessly with the gameplay elements. The high-quality presentation alone probably won’t save you from all the repetitive and shallow content in the levels you’ll be grinding through. While I have no doubt I’ll return to Vesper at some point, it certainly won’t be for its thrilling and original gameplay.

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To wrap up this review, as is my custom, I’ll also touch on the game’s visuals and overall technical quality. The visuals themselves come across as thoroughly average, and I can’t say I have a negative impression of them. It’s true that these days you can find slightly better-looking titles for a similar price, but on the other hand, Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of Sh1ft3r is aimed more at younger players who probably won’t care much about the graphics. And even if they did, they won’t be disappointed by them either. All of this is more than made up for by excellent optimization, which never once let me down during the entire playthrough, and in this regard, I can definitely give the developers credit.

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Clunky Hero is still in its early stages, which naturally comes with its fair share of unresolved bugs. The developers need to learn from these and listen closely to their community—which, by the way, they are doing, and for that they deserve credit. Still, I see potential in the game, though there’s still a lot of work to be done before it truly shines. This quirky Metroidvania, brimming with humor, stands out among the other titles in your library thanks to its witty oddity, and if you’re a fan of games like this, you’ll get a lot of bang for your buck.

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Death and Taxes offers an entertaining look at how bureaucracy works in the afterlife. The combination of simulation and visual novel elements blends well with the game’s attractive graphics, pleasant music, and witty dialogue. It’s just a shame that the mechanical nature of the gameplay carries over into the story, and unless you’re willing to thoroughly explore every detail, the game will likely start to feel repetitive pretty soon. Your first playthrough will be great, the second maybe even better, but any subsequent ones will probably be just for the achievements or alternate endings.

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Megaquarium has a lot to offer, especially when it comes to the variety of fish and sea creatures. The most fun part of this game is unlocking animals and new items that make the game easier, building different types of aquariums, and creating the most epic park that everyone would envy. The developers have done a lot of things right, and I can’t even think of anything I’d really criticize about the game. It’s just that after playing for a while, once you’ve unlocked almost everything, the game might start to get boring—but that’s a classic problem with tycoon games. I’d like to commend the developers for continuing to work on the game; their improvements and expansions, which are gradually being added, breathe new life into it and make it even more interesting. It’s a very entertaining economic simulator that I’d recommend to anyone who loves fish and wants to build their own park full of aquariums.

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Hidden Deep is already a great game, even though it’s still in early access. It has a terrifying atmosphere, paired with music that keeps you on edge the whole time. The physics in the game are fantastic, though I have to admit that in most cases I ended up killing myself—I didn’t even need the aliens to do it. I’m looking forward to seeing what surprises the game has in store for us once it’s fully completed.

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Aspire: Ina's Tale doesn't quite live up to its full potential, partly due to its short length and the somewhat clunky movements of its slower pace. It relies too heavily on its stunning audiovisual presentation—which, incidentally, is its strongest point—but the rest of the game doesn’t seem to have received the same level of care. Thanks to the simple puzzles, you’ll breeze through the game fairly quickly, to the point where you’ll wish the tower had a few more floors so you could revel in its beauty a little longer.

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Aeon Must Die! is undoubtedly a highly innovative and distinctive title that breathes new life into the genre. However, it certainly isn’t a classic beat ’em up, as many of the combat sequences and action scenes are interrupted by dialogue windows. To top it all off, the gameplay is a bit clunky, and the combat feels awkward. Even so, it’s a well-made game that’s innovative, with distinctive visuals and a perfect soundtrack—that is, if you’re a fan of synthwave. Once you get the hang of the combat and game mechanics, you’ll keep coming back, even if you keep getting your butt kicked, because you’ll just want to take down that ever-improving, tougher-than-ever monster.

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