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IXION is a base-building strategy game that draws you into the depths of a dark and unexplored universe through a thrilling adventure. The game offers a captivating story, and the way certain events unfold will simply keep you hooked. Managing the Tiqqun space station—which involves overseeing its exterior and controlling six sectors—is simply entertaining. The ability to explore space, colonize planets, and further upgrade the Tiqqun is truly captivating, thanks in part to the game’s visual style. Some players may be put off by the relatively high difficulty in certain stages of the game, but if you give it time, remain patient, and learn from your mistakes, this title becomes a true experience not just for fans of the genre.

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Dealer's Life 2 is a simple pawnshop tycoon game that’s incredibly repetitive, lacks a story, and features completely unnecessary music. On PC, I’d say it’s downright unsuitable, but on mobile, it’s actually a pretty simple and fun game that’ll keep you entertained in your spare time. Otherwise, even with its gameplay and accessibility for all players, it’s pointless. It’s not the kind of game you’ll sit down to and spend dozens of hours enjoying the life of a pawnbroker.

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Maybe I was too harsh on Expedition Zero, and the game really doesn’t deserve such a low rating. Unfortunately, it only kept me entertained for the time between breakfast and lunch; I didn’t even feel like eating, and all I could think about was the game’s wasted potential. It’s a shame, because the game offers plenty of survival elements, and the action isn’t entirely bad, even though there isn’t much of it. The gloomy atmosphere is well-established, but it lacks just about everything that could bring the game up to at least an average level.

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Nadir: A Grimdark Deckbuilder is well on its way to becoming a unique card game that will stick in your mind thanks to its one-of-a-kind combat system—which lets you fully unleash your strategy—breathtaking art, and immersive gameplay. Although the game still doesn’t offer a satisfying amount of content in Early Access, the developers are already working hard to address that.

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Urbek City Builder is a very enjoyable city-building strategy game that offers a unique take on organic urban growth. Managing resources comprehensively rather than focusing on financial results is definitely a welcome change. The socioeconomic impacts and watching how your city changes based on meeting the needs of different social classes are impressive. While the voxel graphics may not be for everyone, if you’re a fan of the genre, definitely give the game a chance—you won’t be disappointed.

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Train Life: A Railway Simulator is an interesting train simulator, though it’s marred by a few shortcomings, such as a dull open world and terrible technical performance. Fortunately, these two issues are somewhat redeemed by the entertaining gameplay, which can truly keep you entertained for hours on end. If you’re a fan of SCS Software games and want to handle a few jobs in a slightly different way, or if you just love trains, I can recommend Train Life: A Railway Simulator despite its flaws. However, if you’re looking for a game where you can admire the scenery while driving, steer clear of this title. On behalf of us at Gaming Professors, I’m giving the game six and a half out of ten.

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Moonlighter is a charming pixel art game that offers a very unconventional take on the RPG genre. Sure, it’s great to run through procedurally generated dungeons or sell materials. The game has its ups and downs. Unfortunately, though, you’ll soon get tired of it all, and you’ll be left with nothing but tears in your eyes, because Moonlighter gets old just as quickly as it excites you.

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Project Hospital is undoubtedly a gem in its genre. Thanks to its clear focus on realism and the actual workings of a hospital, it is a highly successful building strategy game that impresses and entertains with its approach and execution. At a certain point, however, like other titles in this category, it can become a bit monotonous, especially once you’ve encountered every possible illness, injury, or other health issue. There are, however, an incredible number of these in the game, so that won’t happen anytime soon.

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Hammerting is an incredibly wasted opportunity for a high-quality simulator. Everything in the game feels like an unfinished idea. Why don’t the dwarves use their brains? Why do you have to manage every single element? It’s chaos—confusing, glowing, colorful, and hidden deep within a mountain—and it wouldn’t matter if it stayed buried there forever. Except for the music; I already have that on my playlist, because if I’m going to starve to death, I might as well do it in style.

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Ankora: Lost Days is a very unique game that needs the right audience to fully appreciate it. It’s not an open-world adventure where you can do whatever you want, and the survival element takes a back seat to crafting, but the game has something that will win everyone over—stunning fairy-tale animation and a fantastic soundtrack. The Ankors are adorable, and the planet literally screams, “Explore me!” It’s just that the constant repetition of the same activities over and over again and wandering between locations really hurt the game.

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Doors: Paradox is a pleasantly relaxing puzzle escape game that, thanks to its lower difficulty level, is sure to win over many players. However, if you’re looking for something that will make you break a sweat and really put your brain to work, this title is definitely not for you. The game playfully tests your spatial awareness, quick thinking, memory, and logic across dozens of individual escape rooms, each beautifully showcasing the creators’ creativity.

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If Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition weren’t a classic 2D game, I’d be blown away by it. It offers a perfect story, great music, easy controls, and a simple combat system, but its real highlights are its vibrant colors and flawless soundtrack. If you’re looking for about twenty hours of fun, this game is just for you—after all, you’ll fall in love with the heroes in a flash. The game doesn’t try to be anything more than it is and simply maintains the standard for its genre.

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Knights of Honor II: Sovereign is a worthy sequel to an 18-year-old game, offering familiar elements and nearly identical gameplay with minimal innovation. Given its focus, it will primarily appeal to those who played the original in 2004. For everyone else, the Crusader Kings series is probably still the best choice, as it is, in my opinion, a bit more accessible even for newcomers. On behalf of Gaming Professors, I give the game seven out of ten points.

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So is The Callisto Protocol ultimately the new Dead Space? In the sense that it brings many of Dead Space’s signature elements into the cutting-edge technical world of today’s video games, certainly yes. However, anyone expecting this new title to deliver groundbreaking design innovations, a fresh gaming experience, and the ability to evoke genuine fear will inevitably be disappointed.

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I’ve been eagerly awaiting Biomutant for a long time, and I have to admit I’m pretty satisfied. Once you work your way through the tutorial to the point where the game finally lets you roam freely around the map, you’ll just be enjoying the stunning graphics, fantastic kung fu combat, and the perfectly matched soundtrack. The map is vast, yet it never feels empty, as there’s always something happening around every corner. That said, the game does have a few flaws, such as overwhelming the player with unnecessary mechanics, simplistic puzzles, slightly repetitive side activities, and, most notably, the way the story is presented. Try playing the game yourself and form your own opinion, because that’s more important here than ever before.

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EDENGATE: The Edge of Life is a classic example of a game where, by the time the credits roll, you’re no wiser than you were at the very beginning. The story is disjointed, leaves out crucial details, and relies too heavily on players figuring things out on their own. For a game that lasts about two hours, there are plenty of frustrating moments that overshadow the good parts. If you’re looking for something that doesn’t require you to think or put in much effort—where all you have to do is follow the path laid out for you—you’ve hit the jackpot. Don’t expect anything more from this game. Although it won’t satisfy more demanding gamers by a long shot, EDENGATE: The Edge of Life has a certain charm that can’t be denied.

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The combination of simple, colorful graphics, a captivating soundtrack, and a clear objective—reaching the helicopter—makes the game feel almost unnaturally smooth. Some might say that Project Winter can’t be a bad game, but unfortunately, the occasional hostility among players is something not everyone can get behind. However, if you have a group of friends and want to play with them, this is the perfect game, because you can troll each other and help one another for hours on end.

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Need for Speed Unbound pleasantly surprised me in many ways, and it’s definitely the first step toward the series eventually returning to the golden age of Underground or Carbon. Aside from a few things, everything in the game really works, and after many years of fruitless efforts, this is definitely a glimmer of hope that the series will return to where it belongs. Believe it or not, but in my opinion, Need for Speed has yet to show its best. On behalf of us at Gaming Professors, I’m giving Unbound seven and a half out of ten.

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Pentiment is a delightful RPG adventure with stunning visuals, though it occasionally suffers from being a bit too chatty and sometimes struggles to strike the right balance in how much control to give the player. At its core, however, it is a rather exceptional title that will undoubtedly appeal to many players, provided they don’t mind doing a bit of reading while playing and aren’t put off by a bit of “meticulous” work. The game features plenty of interesting characters who will guide you nicely through the story, and the clever time mechanics keep the tension high from start to finish.

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Idol Manager is a relaxing game that will keep you entertained for hours on end, though its repetitive nature can become tedious over time. Fortunately, there are various mods available to spice up your gameplay. For example, you can create a star-studded cast made up entirely of porn stars or add Rem from the anime Re:Zero.

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