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Hindsight 20/20: Wrath of the Raakshasa has some good ideas, such as choice and decision, as well as the theme of morality versus society. Unfortunately the gameplay is on a fairly low level. For the first ten seconds of the game, I managed to get to a point of no escape and shutting down was the only option. After an hour of playing, you realize nothing happened and just kept doing the same thing over and over. The option to make a decision in text form is there, but you always usually have to give the one answer that is expected of you anyway. For a €12,49 game I would have expected more and I certainly don't think it's worth investing both money and time in.

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Base One has problems, and there are plenty of them, whether they be bugs, imperfect engineering or unimaginative. However, it works around the proven core of strategy building and survival management focused games. This level works - with difficulty, but it does. Furthermore, there is also the potential for game development, and the ugly duckling could potentially grow into a beautiful swan, only that would require consistent care and effort on the part of the developers. The planned DLC could indicate that they consider Base One a longer-term project, but I certainly wouldn't put my hand up for that at this point.

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The game is colourful, fun (at least for me) and appropriately dark and horrific. There are plenty of interesting adversaries, from classic zombies to Cthulhu monsters. There's also a variety of environments, so you can look forward to a hospital, a church, a castle, or a city development. So don't be afraid to immerse yourself in a world of madness inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's worst nightmares.

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Graphically, the game Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans is set in a classic and attractive pixel retro style in the concept of a platformer, which looks very pleasant and playful. Of course, you can't expect a big graphical marvel that will leave you open-mouthed, but it fits the concept of the game perfectly. Moreover, if you are a fan of B&T, you will be able to recognize the individual characters from their films. Sound-wise, the game is more than good. The original music from the films accompanies us throughout the game, and if you just want to listen to the music, there is a jukebox in the menu. The sound effects are appropriate to the game, and the developers haven't forgotten the sounds from the movies when Bud gives someone a "hammer blow" to the head or Terrence his legendary "ping pong". Those who were looking forward to the dubbing are unfortunately out of luck. The game contains no dubbing, the conversations are within the text. Fortunately, the developers have thought about the Czech Republic, so there is complete Czech in the game.

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The Franz Kafka Videogame has a pretty good treatment and a story that could have been good with a little better concept. As a game, however, it doesn't work very well. If you take advantage of the hints, you're done within an hour, because there's nothing to see here other than puzzles. On the other hand, if you try to figure everything out on your own, the game time gets significantly longer, but you'll spend this extra time getting stuck on illogical puzzles. Whichever way you choose, you probably won't get a happy feeling from playing. Doesn't that remind you of something...?

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I enjoyed my trip to Greece in an incredible way and Assassin's Creed Odyssey, even though it's the eleventh installment in the series, still has plenty to surprise me. The amazing story and interesting gameplay elements in the end are only hampered by the repetitiveness of the missions and the not-quite-finished gameplay. For fans, Odyssey is a must-have, and it must be added that the time spent in the game surpasses all previous Assassin's Creed titles. The game is extremely catchy and entertaining, and I'm always happy to return to the title feeling that the conversations with Socrates still have something to give me.

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Railway Empire is a very hilarious and interesting work that shows the development of railways throughout history in a great way. The game stands out especially for its honestly crafted campaign, historical accuracy and also for its very attractive graphics and sound system of individual machines. The presence of the competition, which is not afraid to take unfair actions against you, and the extensive technology tree further strengthen the pleasant gaming experience. However, everything takes its toll, and there are a moderate number of minor, rather isolated bugs in the game. What's really annoying, however, is the cheating AI that bends certain gameplay mechanics to its advantage in certain situations, or outright ignores them. Still, this is a very accomplished game that will keep fans of the genre, and especially train lovers, happy and entertained for hours.

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Dream Cycle is a diamond in the rough with big ambitions, but so far it has unfortunately fallen short in several ways. The unpolished combat system, bugs, flimsy controls, and over-lit and repetitive scenes, for example, are the game's biggest hurdles at this stage. The title is still in early access, so the developers can listen carefully to the community's comments and create a unique game thanks to them.

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I Am Fish is not the cute, relaxing game it seems at first glance. It is a real crazy and fun challenge. Unfortunately, it can be frustrating at times. Still, it's a great game that you'll want to humble yourself with, and one that will take you an average of seven to nine hours to complete depending on your skill. If you want all the achievements, it'll be a lot more. Your experience will be elevated by the great visuals of the colourful fish world.

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The game is a crazy psycho ride that is unparalleled at Amanity Design. For Halloween, it's the perfect title to induce fear and a disjointed mental state. Happy Game is definitely not that happy and together with the simple gameplay, eerie atmosphere and properly tuned graphics, it's a hilarious adventure game for lonely dark evenings.

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The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is a well-crafted story game with a dark and mythological touch. Your decisions really affect the survival or death of individual characters and the plot of the story. This adventure lasts around six hours, and you'll have to replay the story a few times if you want to explore other storylines. You can play through the game solo or with your friends, in both local and online co-op.

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I Expect You To Die 2 is a very hilarious VR puzzle game that doesn't quite have much competition. It offers beautiful graphics, quality level design, great controls and rich interaction with the environment. Unfortunately the game time is quite short, most of the time you'll be trying to return to the point where you died, and even then the game can be finished within two hours. Fortunately, the game offers additional challenges, so even after successfully finishing the game you will be motivated to revisit the levels and complete all the tasks that await you. A big detriment is the lack of subtitles, which make the game a bit difficult to play for not very proficient English speakers, as you have to rely only on your hearing to understand the instructions.

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GRID (2019) unfortunately didn't live up to what was expected of it as a reboot of the franchise. A great racing franchise, the new installment kills off a mostly boring and lengthy career with minimal content, where the truncation of the racing modes is a rather significant step backwards. Even the revolutionary Nemesis system and the great driving model can't make up for the shortcomings that the GRID series reboot has brought.

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Succubus With Guns isn't a bad title, it's just a bit neglected. The developers themselves present the game as something it really isn't. There is no story, no skill upgrades or anything of the sort. It's not even possible to change the appearance of the character itself. Your only task is to kill demons and enter a teleport that will take you to another arena - this is repeated over and over again. The game doesn't even offer you any reasons to continue.

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Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a very solidly crafted turn-based strategy game that the developers have clearly put some thought into. The storyline set in the world of W40K may be a bonus for many, but in principle it shouldn't be an insurmountable obstacle for those who aren't interested in the universe and just want to play an action turn-based game. In a sense, ignorance of the universe can also be an advantage, as I'm personally not a fan of its current direction and the game's story is literally on a nerve. Despite this initial negativity on my part, I was ultimately enthralled by the game and was able to stay away from it for the duration of my playthrough. There would be some minor flaws, such as when models of killed air units would occasionally be left hanging in the air, but I didn't notice any major technical issues. The graphics of the game are very good and the soundtrack also suited my taste. Moreover, considering the lower purchase price, I can recommend it despite minor reservations.

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Black Skylands, meanwhile, is showing off its open world of endless clouds in the Early Access, with danger lurking around every corner. Pull your muscles out of your bag and go liberate the islands, or stay at base and tend to your home. The title brings with it incredible freedom, beautiful visuals, addictive gameplay, a lust to discover more of Aspy's beauty and a curiosity to see what lurks in the dangerous Storm. While the gunfights can be a little cumbersome, and so can the airship steering, it's nothing the developers haven't worked on before the full game's release.

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Even though I'm not a card game player. Neoverse really impressed me with its look and the fact that it's not that challenging. It's definitely easy to master. The three beautiful heroines take you through a large number of fights and you won't want to stop once you get into playing. Neoverse is quite an addictive game. So, chop chop, assemble the deck and off you go.

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Wintermoor Tactics Club is an interesting tactical game with an intricate story, well-drawn characters and plenty of challenges. Play Lord of the Cave, write stories for your friends, and most importantly, survive high school unscathed as danger lurks at every turn. For me, the sometimes unnecessarily long and boring conversations, coupled with the impression of unfinished backgrounds and the inability to restart the whole attempt during a conflict, slightly spoil the overall impression of an otherwise fun turn-based game.

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Alekon definitely has a lot to offer when it comes to graphics. Gameplay-wise, however, the game is repetitive and uninteresting, which doesn't necessarily mean you won't enjoy it. For the casual gamer, this game can be very entertaining, but the more demanding gamer will have minimal fun. Overall, Alekon is recommended for younger audiences.

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Dex is an awesome Czech platformer from cyberpunk environment with a touch of Deus Ex. In the beginning the game had a few bugs, but these have long since been fixed, and thanks to the Czech dubbing it is a really good choice for all lovers of the genre. This is a hilarious old-school RPG that immerses you with its non-linear story and a variety of side quests.

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