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Forza Motorsport offers a wide range of vehicles and detailed graphics, which should delight fans of racing simulations. However, the assist systems and certain limitations in vehicle development may be a point of contention. Although the game runs fairly well and offers plenty of fun, we can’t ignore the issues it faces on the Steam platform.

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Unfortunately, War Hospital only impresses at first glance, and it’s only as you play that you begin to realize just how monotonous and uninteresting this game actually is. The repetitive and sometimes unnecessarily frustrating gameplay can completely sap even the slightest motivation to keep playing, until you reach the point where you simply stop enjoying it. If you’re not a fan of management games, give this one a wide berth. But if you do like this genre and can overlook all its flaws, feel free to add a point to the rating. Five out of ten.

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Date A Live: Rio Reincarnation is definitely an interesting collection for both fans and new players. In my opinion, the game offers perfect voice acting and great graphics—all at a top-notch level. While the story is a bit weaker, the rest of the game more than makes up for it. Plus, the game offers several hours of entertainment. You’ll find both entertaining and emotional moments throughout the entire trilogy.

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Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur is a very pleasant surprise for me. This beautiful 2.5D rogue-lite game has a clearly defined story that unfolds very nicely. The main drawback is having to do the same thing over and over again, and although the developers try to get around this issue in various ways, you eventually hit that wall anyway. In any case, if you like this kind of game, there are dozens of hours of fun to be had, and I guarantee you won’t get bored anytime soon.

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Station to Station is a relaxing, laid-back game that’s accessible and playable by absolutely everyone. If you don’t want to complete challenges, you don’t have to—you can play it without challenges or in-game currency. I have to say, the game features absolutely stunning voxel graphics that will make you pause for a moment and take a closer look at what’s happening around your little train.

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TEKKEN 8 offers stunning visuals, a compelling story, and innovative gameplay that make it an exceptional title in the fighting game genre. Despite a few minor flaws, it provides a wide range of entertainment for players of all skill levels. With a clear conscience (though a heavy heart), I have no hesitation in saying that this eighth installment surpasses its competition in every respect: graphics, soundtrack, controls, multiple single-player modes, and much more.

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Fort Solis offers players an intriguing story that builds tension perfectly right from the start, but before you know it, it’s all over. The game won’t take you more than four hours to complete, and that’s only because of the incredibly slow walking speed. However, all the actors and voice actors deliver incredible performances. I’d especially like to highlight the performance of one of the lead actors, Roger Clark, who plays Dr. Wyatt. The game’s optimization is still lacking, which is quite a shame. I definitely recommend playing this game, but wait until it goes on sale.

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Electrician Simulator is, in essence, just a simple point-and-click game without a hint of any complexity, in which you click on everything the game itself asks you to. Although installing electrical wiring or repairing outlets at a customer’s home is fun, the whole experience is ruined primarily by the second part—servicing electrical appliances—which takes up far more time than typical electrician work. No matter how hard I try, I feel like something is missing that would liven up the overall gameplay a bit, and that’s why, on behalf of us at Gaming Professors, I have to give Electrician Simulator only five out of ten points.

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Let's School is an incredibly sophisticated building simulator that will captivate every player. It offers endless possibilities for building your own school, managing the moods of students and staff, and taking on a managerial role within the game. Yes, there are a few inconsistencies here and there, and you’ll find the occasional bug, but not even earthquakes and fires could dampen my desire to take good care of the school. Proforovská thus becomes one of the best educational institutions in the world, and I highly recommend you build your own.

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SCP: Secret Files turned out to be a pleasant surprise that hinted at the potential for adapting the entire SCP project. Although the gameplay isn’t particularly complex or original—and you can complete each segment in under an hour—the developers have taken a step in the right direction, and each story offers enough creativity to captivate players and leave a lasting impression. For fans of the SCP Foundation, it’s practically a must-play; for others, it can serve as a good introduction to this universe. The only potential downside is the very short overall playtime, and the planned expansions are currently uncertain.

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Alone in the Dark is the pioneer of the survival horror genre and, for many gamers who grew up in the ’90s, it’s a real treat for the soul. Any fan of the Resident Evil or Silent Hill series shouldn’t miss this first installment. If you’re an older gamer, I’m sure you’ll enjoy reminiscing—just like I do—about how this game terrified you not with the number of enemies or frantic action, but rather with its intense atmosphere. In this game, you actually had to think your way through to avoid getting stuck. For today’s players, it’s more of a relic of its time. If you’ve beaten the game, it’s clear that you’re among the genre’s veterans or connoisseurs.

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Impaler is a totally addictive retro shooter that subtly pushes you to be the best and constantly try new tactics. I have to admit, it’s a lot of fun to watch the monsters slowly slide down the spikes after being impaled or fly through the air after a barrel explodes (unless, of course, they’ve been blown to bits). The game has a super simple concept that’s just plain fun. Plus, it’s a lot of fun for just a few bucks—you can get the game for less than three euros, and it’s definitely worth it. I definitely recommend giving it a try.

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is fantastic. Ubisoft is slowly repairing its tarnished reputation, and if we’re lucky, we might see not only a remake of Sands of Time but also another story set in this world. It might not even matter whether it features Sargon or Dastan. You’ll find very accessible gameplay, great voice acting, a compelling story, beautifully designed enemies, and a high-quality combat system. The game boasts so many strengths that the near-impossibility of playing with a keyboard and, unfortunately, occasional progression bugs could even be overlooked.

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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, like its predecessor, is a well-crafted game that fits perfectly into the Deus Ex series. The game combines FPS, RPG, stealth, and action elements, and the freedom to choose how you play it keeps things entertaining. Compared to Deus Ex and Deus Ex: Human Revolution, however, there’s a noticeable lack of freedom and a more limited scope, as evidenced by the presence of only two different endings and the fact that you face only one final boss.

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Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic invites us on a historical journey through magical eras, featuring enhanced visuals and the ability to create your own world using a creative editor. Although the game offers engaging moments, minor glitches are an eyesore and turn what should be a relaxing experience into moments that can sometimes be frustrating. Despite these challenges, the sequel to Hidden Through Time remains an interesting title for those who want to push the boundaries of their logical thinking—and perhaps have a little fun along the way.

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It’s hard to evaluate Hero’s Hour as a standalone title; its acknowledged inspiration from Heroes of Might and Magic is obvious from a mile away. The easy difficulty and fast pace appeal to casual gamers, while the references to the old-school classic are more likely to resonate with an older generation of players who gained their first gaming experiences around the turn of the century. If you’re feeling nostalgic, miss Heroes, but don’t have much time or strong nerves, you definitely won’t go wrong with this one.

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The Troop is a well-crafted turn-based strategy game set on a hex grid, whose gameplay—and especially its artificial intelligence—takes you back to the golden age of challenging strategy games. This game won’t give you anything for free; the AI will try to trap you in crossfire, wear you down, and maneuver you where it needs you to go. It won’t take unnecessary risks, and it can really give you a run for your money.

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Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin is a great strategy game with a perfect story. Unfortunately, the game offers absolutely no added value, and if you’ve played something similar before, you won’t feel like playing it again. I’d simply say that the game is a well-made case of déjà vu, with all the trimmings. Personally, I’m disappointed because I expected more for the money. However, if this is your first time playing a game in this genre, you’ll be thrilled and will be looking for something else to play next.

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Gangs of Sherwood is a slightly above-average game whose biggest problem is that you don’t really learn anything from the story, but you have to play it anyway. The game isn’t bad—not at all. Is it a disappointment? Yes, it had so much more potential. As I said at the beginning, two months after launch, the developers are working to fine-tune and improve it. In my opinion, they’re succeeding. It’ll never be the kind of title that could shoot to the top of the best games list. But if you want to hang out with three friends, listen to some great one-liners, beat up the Sheriff of Nottingham’s henchmen, and destroy giant cannons, we’ve found the perfect game for you.

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Wingspan is a fairly faithful video game adaptation of the board game of the same name, which was released in Czech as Na křídlech. The game features a great tutorial, unobtrusive background music, and beautiful visuals. Unfortunately, at least for me, it’s let down by the layout of the game board—where you can only see one biome at a time—the somewhat clunky controls, the AI opponents’ difficulty being too easy, and the potential for long downtime when playing with real opponents. If you’re a Wingspan fan, this video game adaptation will keep you thoroughly entertained. If you don’t like Wingspan, this won’t change your mind, although personally, I enjoy the AI mode more than playing the board game Wingspan with friends.

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