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On closer inspection, Starfield is a solid RPG that, following in the footsteps of other Bethesda games, offers a vast open world with plenty of activities and exploration, giving players nearly unlimited freedom in their decisions. If you like the Fallout series and have been missing a game of this style on the market for a long time, you’ll enjoy Starfield despite its obvious shortcomings—and even more so if you love sci-fi and enjoy space settings, just like me. However, if you were expecting Starfield to be a revolutionary game packed with innovations, you’ll be disappointed with Bethesda’s work—at least for now. Starfield isn’t bad, but a large number of elements in the game feel unfinished, and it’s clear that Bethesda could have easily taken another year to polish many of them to a successful conclusion. On behalf of us at Gaming Professors, I give the game seven and a half out of ten.

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Overall, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie offers an intriguing futuristic premise combined with a focus on an emotional narrative. This visual novel from Don't Nod captivates players with its contrast between reality and a dreamlike world that embodies various human traits and emotions. The game focuses on diverse choices and consequences that influence the characters’ fates, bringing dynamism to the decision-making process. Although some game mechanics may seem complicated and confusing, the challenge of uncovering the secrets of the Aspirations and deciding the fate of both Polly and humanity is imaginative. Even though occasional shortcomings detract from the overall experience, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie deserves the attention of players who enjoy making important decisions and are open to an unconventional experience with a fresh take on classic game genres.

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Blasphemous 2 is the best 2D game I’ve ever played. It may seem a bit clunky, but that’s exactly what I’d expect from a Souls-like game. Great optimization, smooth gameplay, stunning design, and excellent music are the game’s standout strengths. Unfortunately, those microseconds sometimes really do make a huge difference, the story takes a back seat, and in the end, Blasphemous 2 isn’t really revolutionary in any way. You’ll just be racking your brain and fraying your nerves trying to finally reach enlightenment, and I can say that I experienced it during the end credits.

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Iris and the Giant is a beautiful, charming, and melancholic game that combines RPG and card strategy elements in a magical setting. It takes players into the mind of a young girl suffering from depression, where every gambler faces a variety of battles against inner demons and a host of cleverly interwoven game mechanics.

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Under the Waves is a visually stunning game with a powerful, emotional story and excellent music. Although it has some shortcomings, such as an inverted control scheme, minimal activities, and limited survival elements, it still offers an engaging experience, especially for those who appreciate a deeper approach to the plot and atmospheric elements. On top of that, the game features a complete Czech localization.

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WW2 Rebuilder surprised me. It’s a laid-back reconstruction simulator where you rebuild devastated countries. The beautiful design combined with simple controls set the bar really high—perhaps too high. The game was unnecessarily let down by a slightly imperfect sandbox version of Poland and music that was a bit too subdued, along with occasional technical issues. Nevertheless, that doesn’t detract from the fact that, in the end, it’s a more than successful game.

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En Garde! is a highly engaging and fresh action game, defined by its well-executed combat system and its ability to capture the charm of adventurous sword-fighting tales—a genre from which video games have, surprisingly, drawn inspiration all too rarely. It is, however, still a small indie title, which comes with certain limitations, including a very short playtime. But if a game’s biggest weakness is that it ends too soon, that’s actually a great testament to its quality.

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All in all, Elden Ring is an intriguing (semi-)revolution in the Souls series that, thanks primarily to its massive open world, can truly captivate anyone—literally. However, its perfection is undermined by the same old bugs that the developers haven’t quite managed to iron out over the years, at least as far as the PC version is concerned. If you’re playing Elden Ring on consoles, where optimization is slightly better, feel free to add that extra point to your rating. I’m giving the game nine out of ten.

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Gunsmith Simulator is a very enjoyable simulator that takes you into the world of firearms. The weapon designs, their implementation, and the graphics are truly impressive. Thanks to this game, many players get the chance to look inside their favorite gaming companions. The ability to test weapons at various types of shooting ranges greatly refreshes the gameplay, despite a few minor flaws.

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Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara draws its charm from its charming, almost minimalist graphics, and it further endears itself by popularizing a genre that has, unfortunately, been overlooked in recent years. However, in terms of level design, controls, and movement options, it is much closer to the average than the games that served as its inspiration.

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Red Line by Rolling Cat Studio definitely offers a unique blend of horror, puzzle-solving, and storytelling. If you prefer atmospheric experiences and story-driven gameplay, this game is perfect for you, so don’t hesitate to give it a try. Personally, I was really drawn to this psychological horror game with its immersive narrative and beautiful pixel art, which is why I’m more than happy to recommend it to others.

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Food Truck Simulator stands or falls—in this case, falls—on its overall unpolished gameplay, which unfortunately contains major flaws and unfinished elements. These make the game nothing more than an average title that probably won’t appeal to many people. We certainly don’t expect it to be as successful as DRAGO Entertainment’s Gas Station Simulator was. If you’re looking for a better cooking simulator, check out Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator, which is ten euros more expensive but, in many ways, much higher quality. As for us at Gaming Professors, Food Truck Simulator gets five out of ten points.

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Inkulinati is a very enjoyable game for a leisurely afternoon. It features beautiful illustrations, a fantastic soundtrack, and excellent strategic elements. I’m not sure what the developers plan to add next, since the game is practically finished in early access. The only things that are truly odd are the blocky 2D graphics and the overabundance of roguelike elements. But if you love strategy games, you’ve just found dozens of hours of fun.

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Brewpub Simulator offers plenty of ways to have fun, and it’s a great concept for a game. But the concept isn’t everything—proper execution is also key, and the developers didn’t quite pull that off. Yes, brewing beer, taking care of your customers’ well-being, and generally improving and renovating the bar is great and fun, but after all the glitches and poor optimization, that smile will likely fade from your face. If you like the game, I recommend waiting a bit before buying it—maybe we’ll see some fixes after all. Until then, my rating hovers between a recommendation and a non-recommendation.

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Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism is a very well-crafted turn-based strategy game that builds on the classic principles of solid strategy games, including a tile-based map layout. At the same time, however, it introduces excellent strategic elements that clearly set it apart from other games in its category. You’ll get the most out of the experience on the harder difficulty settings, where you’ll have no choice but to put your brain to work and unleash your army’s full potential. Even Stalin would have appreciated this.

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Bloodhound is a debut game that aims to build on the legacy of 90s gaming legends, specifically Painkiller. Despite its enjoyable gameplay and the atmosphere of classic shooters, however, it fails to live up to its true potential. A lack of story, repetitive level design, and uninteresting enemies prevent the game from becoming a truly memorable experience. The well-crafted visuals and soundtrack might help a little, but overall, the game falls short of expectations.

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Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR is one of those games that’s hard to praise, yet it doesn’t deserve ridicule or harsh criticism either. While it pales in comparison to the better titles in its genre, it still manages to provide decent entertainment. It can therefore be recommended mainly to players who enjoy on-rails VR shooters and appreciate even the more average ones. Or to beginners who will appreciate the low difficulty level.

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SlavicPunk: Oldtimer is a fairly average isometric shooter based on the works of Michał Gołkowski, specifically his SybirPunk novels. The game’s story and setting offer a pleasant cyberpunk atmosphere, shaped by the graphics, sound design, and gameplay. Unfortunately, there’s no option to upgrade your character, complete side quests, or interact more with the environment. The game is also dragged down by various bugs that can really ruin the experience. However, if you’re a fan of the genre, you might still enjoy the title, even though you’ll feel like its potential has been wasted.

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Pets Hotel definitely has potential, but for me personally, it feels slower-paced than other simulation games. Add to that a lengthy tutorial and repetitive challenges, and after a few hours, you’ll surely start to get bored, just like I did. Unfortunately, not even the cute animal animations can save the game. It would definitely benefit from a story mode, because otherwise it will only keep you entertained for a weekend or two.

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Cats and the Other Lives offers a well-written story with charming visuals and an unusual perspective from the main character. As a game that blends point-and-click adventure with a 2D walking simulator, it’s entertaining, but the plot’s resolution is predetermined, and you have absolutely no influence over it. On your second playthrough, you’ll enjoy all the details you missed before, collect the rest of the achievements, and then you’ll likely have no reason to return to the game. However, a little emotional appeal from the developers might help you make up your mind, as part of their earnings goes toward surgeries for stray cats.

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