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If you enjoyed the first game, you should definitely play the second one as well. If you haven’t played this game yet, try the first one first and then decide whether to buy Forgive Me Father 2. If you’re a fan of Lovecraft and shooters like *Doom*, you’ll have a blast here—at least for a few hours. The game is colorful, entertaining, dark, and horror-filled. So let’s dive back into the world of madness together and see what the developers have in store for us in the future. It’s sure to be worth it.

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Total War: Pharaoh goes back to the roots of the famous series, returning to its historical foundation, realistic battles, and emphasis on tactics. The storytelling is enjoyable and engaging; the heroes are no longer incarnations of gods, but mortals who are members of an elite unit. The changing weather, which can significantly influence the course of a battle, is also a welcome addition—a won battle can suddenly turn into a struggle to rescue elite units from the mud. However, the game is let down by issues such as the sometimes odd behavior of the AI and problems with performance and smoothness.

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Zombie Cure Lab is slowly but surely becoming a favorite. Peace, love, the apocalypse, and beaming smiles. It’s almost contagious (how ironic, isn’t it?) how effortlessly building, defending, and mining all work together with the game’s pleasantly colorful graphics. The downside is all the time you actually waste when nothing is happening for a while and you’re just waiting for the moment when you can make progress. Fortunately, there’s always the bonus that the cured ones make for cheap labor.

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To me, Unholy is definitely not a horror game. Although the setting looks great, neither the story nor the atmosphere managed to draw me into the plot. The main character is kind of bland, and on top of that, there’s the glitchy environment, cutscenes, stealth mechanics, poor optimization, and more. The game could have great potential if it were polished to the same degree as its environment.

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Barotrauma is a well-crafted cooperative game that does an excellent job of bringing the submarine and its crew to life. What really stands out here is undoubtedly the atmosphere and gameplay. The combination of sci-fi and the underwater world works perfectly. Each crew member plays a very important role, and the emphasis on knowing each member’s specialization is often a matter of life and death. However, some players may be put off by the 2D art style, the emphasis on character knowledge, and the sometimes erratic behavior of the AI.

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Despite all the tweaks and changes to gameplay and improvements to the overall experience, Cities: Skylines II is, unfortunately, a disaster that undermines all its polished aspects with terrible optimization and lackluster visual details. Of course, I’m not saying that Cities: Skylines II is bad. On the contrary, many elements of the game have been taken to a whole new level, opening up new possibilities for players that make building even more enjoyable than in its predecessor. However, this will only be true in six months or a year, once Colossal Order has fixed all the technical issues. So if you’re deciding whether to buy the new Cities: Skylines II, I recommend waiting a while longer and, in the meantime, continuing to enjoy the polished first installment, which—thanks to its expansion packs and dedicated community—is currently probably the best city-building strategy game of all time. Six and a half out of ten.

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If your kids are just starting to play video games and you’d like to share this world with them, Disney Illusion Island is a good choice. It’s certainly not the best cooperative game currently available on consoles, but it’s cheaper than Nintendo’s Switch exclusives, so you’ll still have enough left over for ice cream.

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If your kids are just starting to play games and you’d like to share this world with them, Disney Illusion Island is a good choice. It’s definitely not the best co-op game—I’d say that Espresso Tycoon did a great job of living up to its potential and building on the good impression the title made even in its demo version. If you’re a coffee lover, enjoy experimenting, and prefer more freedom, you’ll enjoy this game. Thanks to its simple gameplay, it will appeal even to players who don’t have much experience with the tycoon genre. Eight out of ten. It’s a creative title currently available on consoles, but its price is lower than that of Nintendo’s Switch exclusives, so you’ll even have enough left over for ice cream.

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Sword Art Online: Last Recollection is a very mixed live-action movie. The animations are amazing, but I don’t get to play much in them. When I do play, I get lost, and I end up back at a cutscene with a quest, during which I get lost again. For fans of the series, this is practically a must-play; if someone comes across this game for the first time, they’ll hate it, and there’s no point in even playing it. On the other hand, if you love isekai anime, there’s no question about it.

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I definitely think that kids and Paw Patrol fans will be incredibly excited. The beautifully designed locations and characters, the freedom to move around the world, and the large number of tasks will definitely keep them entertained for several long hours. Older kids, however, might start to get a little bored after a while. I personally liked the game, but the voice acting and camera work really got on my nerves at times. It would be great if the developers added Czech subtitles.

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Perish is a fast-paced and dynamic shooter that falls short of other titles in the same genre due to minor flaws. The Greek mythology on which the game is based is well implemented. The enemy animations are a bit odd, but that’s not something that would cost Perish any points. More problematic are the repetitive tasks and the fact that demons respawn in the same locations. Nevertheless, it’s an interesting game, and you can enjoy the overall experience with up to three other players.

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Yacht Mechanic Simulator messed up everything it could, and if you’re expecting a game of the same quality as, say, Car Mechanic Simulator, you’re sorely mistaken. I wouldn’t even mind that much if Yacht Mechanic Simulator weren’t the same as Car Mechanic Simulator. Unfortunately, the problem is that the developers focused too much on monotony and simplicity, without including even the most basic details. Two out of ten.

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Bang-On Balls: Chronicles is a great, simple, and fun game that offers far more than it might seem at first glance (which is no surprise—you’re controlling a ball). Its sensational, comical premise, simple graphics, fantastic soundtrack, and easy controls are perfect for casual gamers who just want to have fun. Unfortunately, the game’s two-year Early Access period still shows, as it feels unfinished, and the constant craving for new content that doesn’t exist is incredibly demotivating. It has tremendous potential—it just needs to be fully realized.

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Super Bomberman R 2 is a nice, laid-back, relaxing game that—especially in story mode—tries to shake off the criticism leveled at the previous installment. In my opinion, not much has changed—the single-player campaign is still boring. What I do have to appreciate, however, is the plethora of other game modes that will keep players entertained for hours on end, with the added bonus of fancy skins. This puts the game right on the fence: it’s fun, but it’s definitely not something I’d go crazy over.

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Mixed, yet above average. The Shuyan Saga gives me a bit of a headache when it comes to rating it. A solid story, interesting characters, great storytelling, beautiful visuals, and amazing music are offset by lackluster voice acting and combat sequences that are genuinely poor in places. Fortunately, the game’s positives outweigh the negatives. So Shuyan might just be able to embark on one more adventure—after all, as I mentioned above, this is a Mulan knockoff.

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Highrise City is an immersive city-building strategy game with a steep learning curve, featuring city construction, resource management, and a strong emphasis on economics. It’s not just a simple city builder, but a complex city-building and management game that focuses on the logical requirements for city operations and subsequent development. The icing on the cake is the ability to drive around the city you’ve built in a white pickup truck, putting you right in the thick of the action. However, the game is let down by relatively poor optimization and a user interface that’s confusing at first. Fans of the genre will definitely find it engaging and entertaining. I’d recommend that newcomers arm themselves with patience or opt for an easier title.

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I have to admit that the game was a bit of a challenge for me at first, until I figured out how the mechanics and cards worked overall. Since I love the Lovecraftian universe and books in general, I ended up really enjoying Book of Hours. Figuring out new recipes and discovering new books kept me engrossed for hours at a time. If you liked Cultist Simulator, you definitely shouldn’t overlook this title either.

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Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty is a solid turn-based strategy game that prides itself on historically accurate details and units, which is definitely one of the game’s biggest strengths. It’s a successful addition to the series that will delight fans of the series and lovers of the genre. However, it may prove slightly frustrating for beginners and casual players.

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The story of Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical itself, as well as its characters, are superbly written. You can immediately form a connection with them—whether positive or negative—which, of course, changes as the game progresses based on the information you uncover. Although the game may seem quite fantastical, it tackles serious life themes such as death and survival, as well as the anxiety, depression, and fears of some of the characters. Everyone will find a song here that they’ll never be able to get out of their head. The voice acting is amazing and breathes life into the characters. Add in some romance and multiple possible endings, and you’ve got entertainment for a few days. I definitely recommend giving this game a try—it’s not just some run-of-the-mill visual novel.

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Assassin's Creed Mirage is a solid entry in the Assassin's Creed series that heavily relies on nostalgia. In some ways, it even succeeded. I had a blast with the stealth mechanics and once again felt like I was returning to the classics. But that wasn’t enough. Incomplete optimization, the whiff of Valhalla, and a compromise rather than a return to the original versions—combined with unremarkable graphics—left me disappointed. I also didn’t quite understand Assassin’s Focus. Although there will definitely be more positives than negatives in the end, Basim’s adventure can’t be rated higher than slightly above average—even though this is the most affordable Assassin’s Creed game in years.

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