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In my opinion, Thief Simulator is an original game that offers a ton of thieving gadgets and possibilities. When breaking into a house, the game does a great job of drawing you into the action and transferring the character’s nervousness and adrenaline rush to you, the player. However, there’s always room for improvement, so I’m curious to see how Nobble Muffins handled the second installment and what new features the game has to offer.

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Terminator Resistance is without a doubt the best game the developers at Teyon have released to date, and it’s what has earned them a place among the industry’s most respected studios. It’s a fantastic old-school shooter that’s fully licensed and set in the Terminator universe. If you can overlook a few flaws, you’ll still have a blast playing it even today.

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Journey to Foundation is a technically unpolished and conventionally designed game, but it makes up for its shortcomings with its narrative qualities and effective use of Isaac Asimov’s literary saga. Although it doesn’t feature any new mechanics, its core concept sets it apart in a refreshing way from most of its competitors in the VR gaming space. Players who want to avoid disappointment should simply keep in mind that this is primarily an adventure game, not an action shooter or a complex RPG.

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Personally, I appreciate that Above Snakes isn’t extremely difficult, which gives me the chance to enjoy the game at my own pace—whether it’s building, crafting, or progressing through the story. The game is fast-paced and has a nice visual style. Sometimes you have to search a bit longer for resources, but it’s still a lot of fun. I really enjoyed customizing the map to my liking and creating large lakes or dense forests. The story is interesting, though perhaps a bit drawn out toward the end.

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There’s probably no need to say much more: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is, at its core, entertaining, but it’s simply another entry in a series that, for some reason, is unable or unwilling to bring about any major revolution and continues to revolve around the same gameplay, the same content, and—unfortunately—a below-average campaign this time around. While the campaign did attempt to introduce an innovative element in the form of open-world missions, the idea ultimately feels half-baked and actually drags the single-player campaign down even further. Five out of ten.

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an interesting game, visually very well done. It’s definitely quite brutal when it comes to killing the survivors. I like that the game allows players to communicate with each other. The problem for me personally, however, is its high price and the imbalance between the family (which clearly has the upper hand) and the victims. I definitely appreciate the concept, the execution, and the inspiration drawn from the movie that the developers tried to bring to the game. However, I’m not sure if that will be enough to keep the game from slowly dying out in a few months, just like Friday the 13th: The Game.

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The Invincible is a relatively (but appropriately) short sci-fi adventure game set on the desert planet Regis III. The story is inspired by Polish author Stanisław Lem, and its game adaptation is top-notch. You’ll need higher-end hardware to play this game, as its beautiful graphics will demand it. The atmosphere is enhanced by a musical score that adds an even better touch to the overall experience. All in all, I definitely recommend this title from the independent studio Starward Industries to all space game enthusiasts.

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Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered is a masterful remaster of a very good game that fell by the wayside not because of any shortcomings, but rather because it was released at the very end of the Nintendo 64’s life cycle and the entire fifth generation of consoles. Sure, while the first two Turok games are unmistakable, the third installment bears similarities to games like Quake II, Unreal, SiN, Half-Life, or Perfect Dark. But that also means it’s more accessible to a wider range of players. In its superbly remastered form, it can hold its own against modern “boomer shooters,” and fans of the FPS genre should definitely not overlook it.

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Hellboy: Web of Wyrd is like when a dog and a cat tried to bake a cake. First, they start making the cake batter, into which they want to add flour, milk, an egg, and sugar, but then they decide to salt it and fry it in lard. In other words, they offer an original story and easy controls, but in the end, they decide it would be too good to be true, so they only do it halfway. It’s the same with the rest of the cake. They want to give you fresh fruit in the form of luxurious graphics that look like they came from Mignola’s pen, but in the end, they decide it’s better to give you four-year-old canned fruit in the form of the most boring battles you can imagine. So far, it’s the best Hellboy game, but being the best of the worst still isn’t worth mentioning.

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Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged isn’t a revolution, but rather an evolution of the first game, one that has ironed out some of its shortcomings—such as the limited number of race modes and the sometimes excessively high difficulty—while also adding new features, like the ability to push your opponents out of the way. Unfortunately, it’s still not a perfect game, and there are a few aspects that Milestone should improve upon in the future. Even so, I can recommend this sequel to both owners of the first game and newcomers who haven’t tried the series yet. Seven out of ten.

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The game Liberté has a good concept and premise. Unfortunately, after playing for a few hours, it becomes repetitive and feels like it’s on a loop. I felt a bit like I was in the movie Groundhog Day. The game feels unfinished to me and is full of technical issues. I hope the developers at Superstatic will release a patch to fix these issues and add some extra maps. For me personally, the game is quite a disappointment.

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If I had to sum up this unconventional installment, I’d have to say I’m thrilled. The game is entertaining, whether it’s the conversations between characters or the tactical battles. I’m not a Persona expert—I’m personally more familiar with the Disgaea series—so tactical battles weren’t entirely new to me. I can say that even complete beginners can handle it without any problems on the lower difficulty settings. The game isn’t very long; it’ll take you around thirty hours to finish. Plus, the music is the icing on the cake. The only things I’d criticize about this title are the limited variety of enemies (the fact that they just change their outfits doesn’t count as variety) and the price of the game. It definitely could be a euro or so cheaper.

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NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS definitely offers the best visuals in the Ninja Storm series. However, the storytelling—which follows Naruto from his youth through the Shippuden era to the time when he became the Hokage of his dreams and had a son, Boruto—is chaotic. As a result, the game’s potential has been limited to nothing more than a classic beat-’em-up where you can choose from 130 characters. Considering the entire Ultimate Ninja STORM series and the high standards it has set, this is merely a polished average.

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Tribe: Primitive Builder is an enjoyable building game with light survival and management elements, set on an island during the dawn of the human era. It’s a game that draws its strength from its setting and the island’s gameplay environment, complete with its indigenous inhabitants. The game has a distinctive visual charm and successfully captures the atmosphere of building on an island, but compared to other titles in its category, it doesn’t offer any groundbreaking innovations that would set it apart. However, fans of the genre will definitely find it entertaining for several dozen hours.

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is an excellent spin-off of the series that not only successfully bridges the story between the sixth and seventh installments but also introduces new and innovative elements. A great story, connections to the main series, and diverse combat styles make this game a treat for both Yakuza fans and newcomers. The side activities are fun and add a few hours of entertainment to the game. Despite minor flaws in the controls and the challenge of remembering new characters, this game is an enjoyable and engaging adventure for fans of the series.

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Postal: Brain Damaged takes a playful and creative approach to the series, offering an original story and wacky humor. Dynamic, action-packed sequences, along with innovative weapons and enemies, give the game its own unique character. The art style and sound design create an atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Despite limited freedom of movement and less-than-impressive character models, it’s an interesting title for fans of the series.

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As far as I’m concerned, Dark Envoy is a very well-made game. It offers countless ways to make decisions and steer the story in different directions. There’s a pretty nice selection of characters and classes. This lets you build a party that perfectly matches your preferences and needs. Add to that the beautiful graphics for both the environments and the characters. Throw in a bit of humor between the siblings, and you’ve got at least twenty hours of entertainment—which isn’t bad at all. Even so, there’s definitely room for improvement, and I firmly believe that the developers at Event Horizon will do something about it.

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Jusant offers a breathtaking rock-climbing adventure with an emotional story, just as we’ve come to expect from Don’t Nod. The developers have managed to bring their strengths to a genre that’s new to them, thereby demonstrating their versatility. Rock climbing provides a satisfying experience. Combined with appealing visuals, a powerful soundtrack, and a meditative atmosphere, these strengths far outweigh a few shortcomings and certainly do nothing to detract from the charm of this short but well-crafted project.

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Bus World is a bus simulator with an interesting concept but terrible execution. That’s pretty much how you could sum up the game overall. Simulating the Chernobyl nuclear disaster or some other type of natural disaster is undoubtedly an interesting and great idea, but an idea isn’t everything, and if you can’t package all these aspects into a functional whole, the result is merely a barely average game—which is exactly what Bus World is. On behalf of us at Gaming Professors, I’m giving the game five out of ten points, and I’m only giving that five for the interesting concept. If it were just another run-of-the-mill bus simulator, the rating would be a grade or two lower.

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Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express is definitely an interesting game from the French studio Microids, and—after a brief look back at the history of this series—a significant step forward. Among its major strengths are a suspenseful story, a well-known brand and characters, and well-designed puzzle mini-games. A nice surprise is the inclusion of Czech subtitles, which make this type of game even more enjoyable and accessible in our region, especially for younger or less linguistically proficient players. However, the characters’ facial expressions still need some improvement and are slightly lacking for the year 2023, especially since the developers are asking for what I consider to be a hefty price for the full version. In any case, I highly recommend this game to all fans of detective stories.

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