Gaming Professors

Mars needs a hero—step up to the plate, sharpen your tools, and push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe and its mysteries.

Review in Czech | Read full review

Frozenheim is a solid strategy game that incorporates enjoyable survival elements. Building is fun, not too demanding, and even newcomers will enjoy it. Generating satisfaction and settling new areas can be a bit of a headache at times, but then again, what isn’t? The highlights are the fantastic naval battles and the game’s very appealing visuals. Unfortunately, the occasionally confusing or downright nonsensical battles and the forced organic path generation that dictates your settlement’s construction are unnecessarily frustrating and prevent the game from reaching its full potential.

Review in Czech | Read full review

It’s not the same disaster it was when it first came out, but it’s probably one of the best entries in the entire Heroes of Might and Magic series. Once all the issues were resolved, what emerged was a fantastic turn-based strategy game with a great soundtrack, beautiful graphics, and, above all, a perfect story. So if you gave up on the game years ago, just like I did, change your mind and go enjoy it.

Review in Czech | Read full review

Thymesia is an intriguing Souls-like RPG that stands out primarily for its plague weapon system and how it’s used. The game’s visual setting in a gloomy, Gothic medieval kingdom has its own charm, and the experience is all the more immersive because you play as a character dressed as a plague doctor. Combat is dynamic, and each enemy requires a different approach. The game offers a diverse array of plague weapons and a wide selection of talents, skills, and abilities to create your own build. If you enjoy Souls-like games, Thymesia will definitely keep you entertained.

Review in Czech | Read full review

Thanks to its gentle nature, pleasant visuals, simple controls, and touching story, Röki is an excellent puzzle-adventure game that will entertain both children and adults. Searching for objects and unraveling mysteries in a snow-covered Scandinavian wilderness teeming with supernatural creatures is not only a feast for the eyes but also a balm for the soul. You’ll find this game pleasantly relaxing, and you might even shed a tear or two over the course of about ten hours.

Review in Czech | Read full review

In my opinion, Lust from Beyond: M Edition is a pointless version of the original title that robs players of the core theme of lust and cuts out part of the content. If the sight of a bare female breast is that much of a deal-breaker for you, you’re better off playing the censored mode of the base game or choosing another horror title in a similar vein—there are plenty of them on the market. The M Edition was intended to appeal to a wider audience, but you’d be much better off playing the classic Lust from Beyond. We can thus view the “M” rating as a futile attempt to please players who, however, certainly have no shortage of other options to choose from in the gaming world.

Review in Czech | Read full review

Two Point Campus is a really good and fun game that I can highly recommend. The game’s humor won’t offend even older audiences, which is saying something. It’s very accessible and has solid gameplay mechanics when it comes to building and management. If you’ve played Two Point Hospital and enjoyed it, you’re sure to love Two Point Campus as well.

Review in Czech | Read full review

Serious Sam: Tormental had the bar set low enough by the other indie spin-offs in the series, and then boldly set out to dance the limbo. The gameplay itself is fairly functional, though unoriginal. So, what you get is an average modern 2D rogue-lite with bullet hell elements and plenty of perks to unlock along the way. The only thing that might elevate this game is the presence of a well-known brand… whose fans will be turned off by the general disregard for the original series and the shoddy execution. If you’re not one of them, you might have some fun for a while—but you can do the same with the better titles that the developers cite as their inspiration. You can start with a Serious Sam game, but make sure it’s the good one, from Croteam.

Review in Czech | Read full review

Skábma – Snowfall is an exploratory adventure game that aims to raise awareness among players about the indigenous Sami cultural minority. To that end, the game features authentic voice acting and numerous references to their traditions, way of life, and stories. The vast world offers a pleasant, if slightly monotonous, environment ideal for getting lost in, a feeling further enhanced by the absence of a properly detailed map. The jumping sections are also a major problem, forcing you to utter more than a few expletives. The game carries an interesting message, but it still needs some work to ultimately become that pleasantly educational platformer.

Review in Czech | Read full review

Monster Harvest falls into the category of farming simulators that try to set themselves apart in some way. Here, the difference comes in the form of planimals—mutated creatures that could be likened to hybrids of animals and plants. Although the game features a fairly diverse range of farming items, it is clearly dragged down by a weak combat system, a boring story, and an overall sense of heavy repetition. The changing seasons and weather, which affect what you can grow, are nice, but they get lost in the overall experience because you’ll end up choosing what to grow anyway and focusing solely on that in the end.

Review in Czech | Read full review

Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered is the perfect game set in the Spider-Man universe—it grabs you and won’t let go, just like a spider’s web. Thanks to its emotional storytelling and certain scenes, the story subconsciously draws you deeper and deeper into the game. Dynamic combat filled with various combos and acrobatic elements keeps you eager to thoroughly take down every villain—or at least wrap them up in a web. Thanks to the beautiful graphics and the open world of Manhattan, you can swing elegantly through the city and complete side quests that will also keep you entertained. The excellent gameplay and controls are also a surprise. The title includes all released DLC, which significantly extends the playtime. A major plus is the Czech localization. A thorn in the side for some may be the subpar optimization, which the developers are working on, and several updates have already been released, thanks to which the game now runs smoothly.

Review in Czech | Read full review

Brilliantly written and original characters, some interesting choices, the game’s overall atmosphere, and, to top it all off, an excellent soundtrack. The adventure game Road 96 offers all of this, easily drawing you into its gripping and powerful story.

Review in Czech | Read full review

A fun co-op game that can also be played solo. You’ll have to work a bit harder that way, but on the other hand, you’ll get to enjoy the end credits in the final mission. The game does still crash occasionally and can be a bit frustrating, but with its stunning visuals and great music, that’s something you can easily overlook. Plus, there are plenty of checkpoints in PHOGS! What still bothers me, though, is that the game was designed for consoles, and playing without a gamepad just makes it harder.

Review in Czech | Read full review

Thunder Tier One is actually a pretty good game. Unfortunately, I’m not a fan of tactical shooters, and I just need that first-person perspective to really enjoy them to the fullest. Of course, it’s all a matter of getting used to it, but it’s a shame. The missions are a bit monotonous, but what new twists could you really bring to shooters anyway? The problem is the camera occasionally getting stuck and the clunky AI. On the other hand, the game’s perfect sound design makes up for just about everything.

Review in Czech | Read full review

Labyrinthine is a game with enormous potential that will delight any survival game fan with its horror elements and easy controls. But it really shines in co-op play. Unfortunately, the more players there are, the faster you’ll get through the game—which is both great and a bummer. After all, you want to stay scared in the maze for as long as possible.

Review in Czech | Read full review

If you enjoy puzzle games—and especially if you’re into advanced spatial geometry—you definitely shouldn’t miss Patrick’s Parabox. This game offers excellent gameplay, well-designed levels, and overall high-quality production. Players looking for a challenge will find plenty of fresh and appropriately challenging fun that will keep them entertained for many, many hours.

Review in Czech | Read full review

Stray is a must-play for every cat lover, because you simply won’t find a better game on this theme on the market. Exploring the unknown is in a cat’s nature, so it’s nice to step into that role for once and set out to discover a cyberpunk world where humans no longer have a place. After all, time spent with a cat is never wasted—and that goes for the gaming world, too.

Review in Czech | Read full review

Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong is a rather dull game that fails to surprise in any way. The tediously long dialogues, puzzles, poor graphics, and overall game design will only put you off. The game offers no action, the atmosphere falls flat, and because the characters show zero emotion, everything feels terribly artificial and forced.

Review in Czech | Read full review

Ghostrunner – Project_Hel is a perfect expansion that adds another piece to the Ghostrunner puzzle. Hel is a brutal and relentless killing machine, and the DLC sheds more light on why she was so difficult to defeat in the main story. The gameplay is more aggressive than in the main game, while also offering greater freedom. Hel is simply no guardian of good, as evidenced not only by her abilities but also by the overall pace of the game. Unfortunately, like the main game, the DLC is relatively short, and in some cases, there is also a certain imbalance in the levels. Project_Hel is definitely not recommended if you haven’t completed the main game yet, as the beginning of Hel is similar to the advanced levels of Ghostrunner.

Review in Czech | Read full review

Kerbal Space Program is a comprehensive space sandbox simulator where every single detail matters, which is why I recommend it to all players who are more like Sheldon Cooper and less like Charlie Sheen. Building a rocket, launching it into space, and performing various space maneuvers—that’s exactly what awaits you in this game. One final note: the price of this game has also skyrocketed, and it’s a bit on the high side.

Review in Czech | Read full review