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Indoorlands is undoubtedly a unique take on the tycoon genre; you can build your own indoor amusement park and manage it effectively. With its user-friendly interface and gameplay, it’s a game suitable even for beginners to the genre. As with other tycoon games, however, you should expect a certain level of simplicity here, which will likely only entertain you until you’ve tried all the attractions. Although a few bugs cropped up during gameplay, it’s still a game that’s definitely entertaining and serves as a great starting point if you want to move on to more complex tycoon games.

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Gotham Knights is an average urban action game dragged down by endlessly repetitive side quests, identical enemy types, and locations. From a narrative standpoint, there’s nothing to fault our Knights for; the game succeeds in enhancing the series’ dense atmosphere and introducing a true villain. The chemistry between the characters could have been a bit better—after all, they’re supposed to be a team. The only thing that might spoil the cohesive, gloomy atmosphere are Nightwing’s occasional sarcastic “haha” moments. Gotham Knights is, however, a game that preserves the spirit of the Arkham series while offering a completely new perspective.

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Overall, the game world is well-developed, offering a wide variety of melee and ranged weapons, plenty of crafting materials, and loot. This is truly a solid, old-school RPG with a wealth of side quests and an engaging main story featuring two different endings. Also worth mentioning is the diverse range of enemies, each with their own specific attacks and movements. Despite certain shortcomings in the AI and some technical rough edges, Seven: Enhanced Edition is a well-made stealth title that is definitely worth checking out.

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The Walking Dead: A New Frontier is just another run-of-the-mill game. Unfortunately, it isn’t even a good one. Telltale Games has somehow gotten stuck in a rut they just can’t seem to break out of, and they’ve delivered a thoroughly average game that fails to excite or entertain—it just kind of drags on. As part of the series, however, it does have at least some value. So, ahead of the series finale, we know we’re in for half a day of a movie where we occasionally get to do something.

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WRC 10 is undoubtedly the best installment in the FIA World Rally Championship series, and while it doesn’t offer any drastic changes, new players and die-hard fans of virtual rally racing will be thrilled with the new release. However, it remains to be seen whether it’s worth it for WRC 9 owners to invest in the new installment, despite the inclusion of a historic mode. In this case, I wouldn’t rush into buying it and would wait for a significant discount, by which time the title will also be better optimized from a technical standpoint. However, if you’re a new player or last played WRC 6 or WRC 7, we can definitely recommend WRC 10 even at its current price. Overall, the new installment earns a solid 8 out of 10 from our editorial team.

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Expeditions: Rome builds on the reputation of a great series, but raises the bar even higher. The game’s story is set in the historical setting of ancient Rome, and it makes excellent use of this to its advantage. At the same time, you can influence the course of history based on your actions and conversations. It’s a very well-executed combination of RPG and tactical strategy, with beautiful graphics. I encountered a few occasional graphical glitches while playing, but they weren’t significant enough to affect the overall enjoyment of the game. It’s clear that the developers really put a lot of effort into this game.

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Unfortunately, MX vs ATV Legends failed to build on the success of its predecessors, and following the 2018 installment, we’ve been left with a subpar game that struggles in just about every aspect—whether it’s the odd physics model, the uninteresting career mode, overly aggressive and dumb opponents, or even the inability to customize the controls to your liking. Rainbow Studios really didn’t pull this off, and let’s hope the studio’s quality hasn’t gone anywhere. Now there’s nothing left to do but quickly forget about MX vs ATV Legends and hope for better days ahead. As for us, the Gaming Professors, the game gets three and a half points out of ten.

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Intravenous is a precise, tactical stealth shooter with an isometric perspective that clearly pays homage to the early Splinter Cell games. If you enjoy solid stealth gameplay and working with lighting, but also want a bit of a challenge, this game is definitely for you.

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Following the success of Dishonored, the developers at Arkane slightly updated their proven formula and incorporated it into an original take on roguelike gameplay. In terms of gameplay, you won’t find anything entirely new here—just the same incredibly fun combat/stealth system. Blackreef is a joy to explore, and the desire to uncover everything will carry you to the end without the slightest difficulty. The developers could perhaps have been a bit bolder and overhauled the gameplay more, and they could have toned down the linearity as well. But why complain when Deathloop works so well?

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The arrival of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on PC screens can be described as a success, even though a few minor flaws and technical issues bring the title down a notch. Despite this, you’ll thoroughly enjoy both adventures, and I personally hope that we’ll eventually see a remaster and subsequent release of the previous installments as well—something I’d definitely welcome on PC. On behalf of us at Gaming Professors, the PC version of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection earns a splendid 7.5 out of 10. Were it not for the minor flaws, I would have gladly given the game 8.5, or even 9 out of 10.

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The Slovak game Way of the Hunter immerses players in the world of a big-game hunter. It provides a detailed look at this lifestyle and explores both Slovak and American hunting cultures. The game’s sophistication and realism—beyond the animals’ movements and the graphics themselves—are top-notch. For a slightly higher price, you can learn what it’s like to be a hunter, even if you do encounter a few gameplay flaws while hunting.

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Stories Untold is a fascinating return to the good old days of text-based adventure games. It’s an intriguing experiment that starts off strong and draws you into a mysterious world full of puzzles, but ends with a rude awakening. The puzzles and the atmosphere as you solve them will literally consume you, which is also the game’s main draw. On the other hand, the conclusion in the fourth episode—in the form of a walking simulator—was a huge disappointment for me, especially since it was the final episode. Unfortunately, the story is rather bland, and at a certain point, you’re really only playing because you enjoy solving the puzzles, even though you can already guess how the story will end.

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The Wandering Village is a truly great game, and I'm quite curious to see where it goes from here. Thanks to Onbu, the developers have definitely managed to create a project that, in its own way, stands out from other city-building games. The beautifully rendered graphics certainly help bring it all to life.

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Soulstice is trying to carve out a niche for itself in the action-packed beat-'em-up genre, and it’s only partially succeeding. Although the main plot doesn’t offer anything particularly original, it serves as the backdrop for an interestingly tragic story of two sisters whose bond was so strong that they remained inseparable even after death. It’s a shame that the developers tried so hard to copy older titles that they couldn’t avoid some of the same issues that plagued those games back then. However, if you’re in the mood to let off some steam, Soulstice offers exactly the right kind of brutal combat, a dark atmosphere, and a challenging experience.

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Slime Rancher 2 takes the best elements from the first game and adds a ton of new features that players have been asking for. It expands the roster of adorable slimes, offers new materials, upgrades, and a crafting system that lets you decorate your base however you like. While it’s not a groundbreaking new release that offers a completely fresh experience, that doesn’t bother me at all. Slime Rancher fans have gotten exactly what they asked for, and I myself can’t praise the sequel enough. Although it’s currently in early access, the game is already worth buying if you’re completely new to this world or want to dive into the challenging life of a slime breeder for a second time. WARNING! Highly addictive! Consume in moderation, or there’s no turning back.

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Spirit of the Island appears to be a laid-back survival game where you can live a peaceful life on an island and explore a mysterious story. However, the lack of a tutorial can make it very frustrating. The pros still outweigh the cons, but given the high price, we recommend buying the game on sale or waiting until the full version is released.

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Lost Judgment is a fantastic sequel to the first game, once again putting you in the shoes of the suave private detective Takayuki Yagami. Compared to the previous game, the story offers a far more sophisticated plot and storyline that will make you feel like you’re in the middle of a first-class Japanese thriller. Thanks to refined gameplay and even better combat mechanics, along with the addition of side stories, the game clearly stands out from the Yakuza series even more than the first installment.

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This adrenaline-fueled third-person shooter will keep you hooked for hours on end, and every time you fire it up, you’ll have a different experience. The game boasts truly entertaining gameplay and has almost no downsides. The graphics might not appeal to traditional gamers, but if you enjoy the roguelike genre, you’ll be hooked on Risk of Rain 2 like crazy.

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Trail Out is a solid and well-made clone that draws heavily on the legendary FlatOut series. If, like me, you were frustrated by the quality of the last two installments and were looking for something to satisfy your craving for a return—which I hope we’ll see someday—Trail Out is the one. Unfortunately, the game also has a number of shortcomings, though these can be fixed with updates. We give it eight and a half out of ten.

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Unfortunately, Blood Rage: Digital Edition doesn’t quite live up to the quality of its board game counterpart. The game’s core mechanics work well, and at its core, it does offer some of what the board game version provides. However, the graphics are quite lackluster at certain stages and moments, and the user interface can be a bit of a struggle. The original version is undoubtedly one of the best board games on the market, but the digital adaptation is riddled with bugs and, above all, poor design choices. You’ll only truly enjoy the game if you have a great deal of patience or are a die-hard gamer who wants to play against the AI.

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