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It's not every day that you discover a game that you know after the first few hours that this is going to be something special. A game that is the very definition of the word sandbox. A game that you'll spend dozens, if not hundreds, of hours with and it will still surprise and entertain you.

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Stellaris is a dream come true for any fan of the sci-fi genre and strategy games. The graphical representation of the solar systems and the galaxy itself is breathtaking, but unfortunately for long-time strategy gamers Paradox's Stellaris may come across as simplistic. Many new players, who may even be intrigued by the setting, will be put off by the sheer inaccessibility of the game, due to either the need for better English language skills or a weak tutorial. However, I highly recommend that you don't break a leg over Stellaris and give it a try.

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The Medium is a good piece, which can be faulted for some things, but they do not harm the title itself. As such, the Bloober Team has delivered a well-made game that definitely deserves a sequel. While at first glance it may seem like I'm just bitching about The Medium, the opposite is true. I enjoyed the game immensely and can recommend it with a clear conscience. You can purchase this title on Steam for €49.99, but personally I find the price too high for a title that you can finish in 7-9 hours.

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Elderborn offers a nice break when you just want to relax with an action game, chop up some enemies and enjoy the brutality. However, the game is relatively short and can be completed in under five hours, part of which will be the aforementioned puzzles.

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Siege Survival: Gloria Victis has a fresh feel and offers a nice insight into the medieval castle defence from the perspective of the ordinary citizens trying to survive at any cost while supporting the soldiers defending the walls. However, the game revolves around the principle of securing food and water as quickly as possible, gathering materials and sending them to the defenders. While these activities are entertaining, thanks mainly to the variety of tools, they become very repetitive after a while. Furthermore, the inability to defend yourself a little better with your chosen townsman when confronted with an enemy patrol takes away from the more action-packed enjoyment of the game, which will hopefully change a little when the game is released and there's a chance to use the catapult. Thus, the revival of the stereotype also lies in the various moral decisions you will make as you play, which will affect lives in the game.

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If you're looking for an unconventional simulator and you're tired of driving a truck or bus all the time, TramSim Vienna could be the title for you. The game offers a realistic and detailed representation of the Austrian capital. We must also praise the very good and authentic-looking trams, which make the ride a truly unique and unforgettable experience, and the virtual reality support. What brings the title down is mainly the little content, which does not justify the rather high price tag of 35 euros. Here, however, things could be remedied very soon. We must also mention the occasional bugs and the slightly higher hardware requirements. Nevertheless, this is an excellent game that offers a certain charm and will certainly find many fans.

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Don't Starve Together is a great survival game that is hard to beat without the cooperation of friends. Everything seems trivial at first, but the principles and goals aren't clear from the start. Gradually, however, you'll get into the game and get so caught up in it that you won't believe how many hours you've spent. The cute design and great music are a high bonus. If you like a challenge, Don't Starve Together is for you. However, you have to count on the fact that the game won't give you anything for free and you'll have to invest a lot of effort to beat it. But it's definitely worth it.

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Turmoil is a very good economic and strategy game with simple 2D graphics. You move in a western business world and fight to become the capo of a newly founded city.

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Police Stories is an above average game with a satisfying story, nice graphics and solid gameplay. Some may be disappointed by the lack of content, a number of plot clichés in the campaign and a few other flaws. Fortunately, however, these are not flaws that would drop the achievement into the waters of average to below average. The game is definitely worth attention and I can highly recommend it.

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If you are a fan of classic adventure games, ENCODYA deserves your time. Its original music and great story progression will win you over right from the start of this approximately five-hour adventure

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The whole design of Insurmountable, not only the graphics but also the gameplay, is very well done. The strategic elements become most apparent as the difficulty increases and the game offers a nice challenge. At the same time, I really felt a sense of satisfaction after I reached the top and realised that being an alpinist - that is, a person who climbs high mountain peaks - is not easy. In the game, you're pretty close to utter exhaustion and death quite often, and there's nothing more harrowing than getting to the top and not making it back down.

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The whole design of Insurmountable, not only the graphics but also the gameplay, is very well done. The strategic elements become most apparent as the difficulty increases and the game offers a nice challenge. At the same time, I really felt a sense of satisfaction after I reached the top and realised that being an alpinist - that is, a person who climbs high mountain peaks - is not easy. In the game, you're pretty close to utter exhaustion and death quite often, and there's nothing more harrowing than getting to the top and not making it back down.

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Blue Fire is a cute platformer that deceives with its looks. As soon as you turn the game on, you are chewed up and spat out several times by the relentless demands for precision and perfect timing. At the same time, be prepared for some rather tedious wandering due to the lack of any navigation. Still, it's 10-15 hours of fun that will grab you and just won't let go. The strong inspiration from other games is very noticeable here, without much effort to assert its own style, by which I could tell this is Blue Fire and not a bit of that from Dark Soul and a bit of that from Zelda. Don't count on a heartbreaking story, the game finds a way to grate on your nerves (in a good way).

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Trove is a game with huge potential. The free to play open-world dice game has captivated many players who form a welcoming community. The game is dominated by a huge amount of items and resources, which you will have to spend a huge amount of time and patience to obtain. In this game, you'll always be motivated to create, acquire and upgrade. Unfortunately, there are some downsides. Even after years of development, the developers have failed to make the servers more stable, so you will often encounter lags or complete game crashes. Also, new updates don't come out as often as they used to.

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Trove is a game with huge potential. The free to play open-world dice game has captivated many players who form a welcoming community. The game is dominated by a huge amount of items and resources, which you will have to spend a huge amount of time and patience to obtain. In this game, you'll always be motivated to create, acquire and upgrade. Unfortunately, there are some downsides. Even after years of development, the developers have failed to make the servers more stable, so you will often encounter lags or complete game crashes. Also, new updates don't come out as often as they used to.

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Space Engineers can be described as such a large-scale virtual construction kit, which offers countless possibilities of building in full detail. If you're looking for a game where you want to turn your ideas into reality, Space Engineers is for you and can keep you entertained for hundreds of hours. What we must highlight, besides the building, is the visuals and the absolutely top-notch soundtrack, which will be very easy to succumb to. A small flaw we can point out are the occasional bugs and minor frame drops with weaker machines.

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NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... is a great new version of the 2010 cult classic on a slightly more modern base. Improved graphics, environments, combat system, animation and dubbing add a new feel to the title even though the game isn't quite perfect. Unfortunately, the overall impression is somewhat spoiled by boring and repetitive side quests, as well as enemies or older game mechanics. The story, however, is one of the strongest you can experience in the game world. It and the well-drawn characters are the best NieR Replicant has to offer. It may not reach the same quality as NieR: Automata, but it's definitely worth it!

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Destiny 2 is already such a classic in the world of MMO games. It offers a rich story and a lot of content, supported by regularly released but paid expansions. The plethora of activities makes it an almost undrained well of fun that has captivated many players around the world. However, even this game is not without its missteps, which are not well received by the community. Growing content is being strangled by the removal of the old. Frequent server problems and game crashes also spoil the fun. On the plus side, however, is the constant development and care of the game by the developers and their promise of continued support and creation of new content.

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Dandy Ace is a colourful carnival ride full of brisk action and glitz that you'll want (and need) to play over and over again - whether that's a positive or not is for you to decide. If you're a serious fan of the rogue-lite genre, a devotee of dandyism, or looking for a title that will last you a long time, then this game is the right choice for you... otherwise, just watch someone else's gameplay on Twitch for the desired aesthetic experience.

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Hobo: Tough Life is a very interesting title that gives us a glimpse into the real life of homeless people. We have to emphasize the idea of the game itself, which is different from most other survival games. Aspects such as begging and searching through garbage cans are handled very well here, and the authentic environment of Czech cities and fun multiplayer adds the icing on the cake. Unfortunately, this is all a little bit killed by a bunch of bugs, mediocre graphics and in some ways high difficulty, which may discourage some players.

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