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Lego Horizon Adventures is a fun outing that combines two cool things. Familiar Horizon characters, machines and locations are designed in LEGO style. The family-friendly jokes, dialogues and interactions between the four heroes make it an entertaining tribute to Horizon's original storyline. Graphically, the Lego games are starting to look a lot like the Lego Movies and that is a big compliment. However, the limited freedom, the lack of puzzles and the repetition in the levels will be a loss for some Horizon and Lego fans.

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Is this really the definitive version of Dragon Quest III? Is this the version with all the content from all the other versions? Nope, not everything from the Gameboy Color version has been added. Is this the best version of the game? In my opinion, yes. Combat could have been balanced a bit better with fewer fights that for no reason suddenly give you a game over screen. The extra vocation, the stories of Ortega, the monster arena and all the other small quality of life additions limit the damage and ensure that this has once again become a fantastic remake.

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Chicken Police: Into the HIVE! (title drop) is just like its predecessor a very successful point & click. The atmosphere, the world and the humor are fantastic and the mystery is captivating enough to keep you glued to the screen for the almost eight hours. I enjoyed myself immensely with the antics of Santino and Martin. If developer The Wild Gentlemen makes a sequel, I will once again be at the front of the line.

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Monarchy tries to recreate the magic of Kingdom Two Crowns, but only partially succeeds. For fans of the genre it can offer a nice change of pace, but ultimately it feels like a lesser copy that fails to convince with its own well-thought-out content. Kingdom Two Crowns remains the undisputed king of this genre and proves that a game that is well-finished and thoughtfully designed has much more to offer than a game that merely tries to follow in its footsteps.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a triumphant return for the series, combining compelling storytelling, intricate character interactions, and action-packed combat into an RPG that feels both fresh and timeless. The game plays to BioWare’s strengths, creating an adventure that will keep fans and newcomers busy for dozens of hours. The world is super cool, and the regions all look completely different. The story is top-notch, the presentation is of an extremely high quality, and the combat is deep and tactical. It’s a shame that the dialogues won’t be equally interesting to every player.

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If you have never played Red Dead Redemption, it is about time! There is enough to note graphically, but we have to take into account that this is a game from 2010. Bringing it to a 2024 standard is quite a challenge, I can understand. So don't expect Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster quality, because the base game is simply a lot older in that respect. The gameplay and content are still rock solid, although it feels a bit dated here and there. The running, the jumping, the physics, it all feels and looks a bit like you are playing Grand Theft Auto III. But if you're looking for a game that simply plays well, has a good story and looks acceptable enough for this day and age, then Red Dead Redemption for PC, including the expansion, will keep you going and will allow you to relive many Western influences.

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The multiplayer with omni-movement makes a very good impression. Especially the new Kill Order mode is a welcome addition. The return to classic round-based zombies is a smart move and will get a lot of players back to Call of Duty. For the fans of Call of Duty, Black Ops 6 is one of the most complete and refreshing parts in years. With a campaign that is at least a lot better than Modern Warfare 3, a wide range of modes, new maps and the new omni-movement system, the series is recovering a bit. With Black Ops 6 you get a very complete package with many hours of content.

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A remaster can elevate a game over a game that was released later. That is certainly the case here because Horizon Zero Dawn looks like a freshly launched, new PlayStation 5 game that was fully developed on the newer console. Everything looks so great and sometimes you even find yourself standing on a mountain enjoying the view that awaits you again. The beautiful weather effects in the game's large map are all a feast for the eyes but also make the game more varied in terms of experience. The addition of more liveliness in the cities, the better NPC motion capture and the improved textures make the game razor sharp. Add to that the already great gameplay and the evolutionary mission structure that manages to offer constant variation and you simply have a perfect game. There are a few small details here and there that could have been polished up a bit more, but all in all this is a must-buy if you have never played the game before, whether or not you want to play it again, but then on the next-gen console or PC via an upgrade.

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Vendetta Forever shows that anyone can be a bad action hero. It is an action game with sixty missions that remains fun for a long time, as long as you do it in short sessions. It is a shame that the game can often be frustratingly difficult and the lesser finishing in certain areas can sometimes cause confusion. The game will not win any Oscars, but that is often not the case with action films.

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After more than 8 hours and the 5 chapters behind me, with a relatively satisfying and interesting ending, it is clear that the story is well put together. It becomes a bit more 'mystical' and 'woolly' from chapter 4 and then you also fly to the end, but in the end I could look back on my experience with reasonable satisfaction. It is a pity that the locations are so much of the same and that the conversations sometimes have to be digested very slowly. The main character, Max, also comes across as a bit boring and too sweet and could have had a bit more experience. Her soft voice is therefore not convincing enough. The extra clothing that you can apply to your character also feels very unnecessary, just like the social media and messages that you can follow on your mobile. Life is Strange: Double Exposure is however a fine game if you like an entertaining story and do not have too high expectations in terms of gameplay.

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All in all, Shin Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is a cool combination of relaxation and collecting various items. The game looks super cool. With strong characters, fun side missions and a new large area, this successor not only knows how to entertain, but also lets you relax. Despite the fact that the story lacks some depth here and there, it is a game with a lot of charm. It knows how to translate the adventures of the cheeky Shin Chan in a great way into a cool game.

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Wilmot Works It Out is a creative sequel to Wilmot's Warehouse. It takes the soothing feeling of sliding blocks and gives it a creative twist to create something new. The perfect controls from the first game are directly carried over here and work even better. The different paintings that you have to puzzle together each time are creative, original and cleverly resemble each other, which provides just the right amount of challenge each time. This makes Wilmot Works It Out a nice addition to the Wilmot series and hopefully even more players will discover the simple but cool adventures of the square block Wilmot.

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Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a classic that has its pros and cons. You can completely customize the game with all the options and gameplay features, but the game is quite lacking in terms of quality. Graphically, the game looks very dated and in terms of user interface it is quite a mess. For fans of many RPG elements who want a lot of content for their money and demand more than enough possibilities, this will be a game to their heart's content. In addition, the game starts very slowly in the first hours, so you really have to bite through the sour until the goodies appear. Due to the mixed feelings, it is difficult to fully assess the game's value, as we previously read in our preview . It is clear that we remain somewhere in between in our judgment and given the pluses and minuses.

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Hidden in my Paradise has all the makings of a charming, relaxing experience on the surface, but its small levels and frustrating controls make it hard to enjoy. While the game offers some neat ideas, like decorating worlds and sharing levels with other players, it fails to execute these ideas well. For fans of hidden object games, the Hidden Through Time series is a much more appealing option, with larger, more challenging levels and more polished gameplay. If you’re looking for a relaxing treasure hunt without a lot of repetition, this is a better place to start.

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The Silent Hill 2 Remake is an impressive upgrade of the 2001 original. For new players, this is the perfect opportunity to experience one of the best horror games ever in a modern guise. For fans of the original, it offers a beautiful, nostalgic journey back to the terrifying town that has previously scared the living daylights out of them. Despite the fact that modernizing the gameplay sometimes comes at the expense of the horror aspect, this remains one of the most exciting games you can play. Especially the moments when you walk through dark rooms with the most horrible background sounds stay with you for a long time. It will be a while before I dare to walk through a dark house with a flashlight again in any case. Bloober Team has managed to retain the story, the atmosphere and the psychological depth to a very large extent, which means that Silent Hill 2, even after 23 years, still stands as a very scary house.

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Just Dance 2025 is without a doubt the best version in the series so far. With every update the game gets more and more content and possibilities. The addition of the phone camera as a controller, all songs in one game, and the expansion of Just Dance+ to more than 300 songs makes this the most complete dance experience. With 40 new ones it is a party for both new and loyal fans. The 2025 edition is the version with the least number of new options. You really buy this version for the new songs. If this is the first time you come into contact with the Just Dance series, then this is the version to see if the series is something for you.

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Building on the strong foundation the developers laid with Gris, Neva once again impresses with an emotionally charged story, beautiful visual presentation, and a captivating soundtrack. The game combines challenging platforming with simple yet satisfying puzzles and combat, all centered around the partnership between Alba and her growing wolf. While the pace could have been a little quicker for some players, the breathtaking art style makes every moment feel like a living painting. The few drawbacks, such as the repetitive death sounds and occasionally frustrating save points, do little to detract from the overall picture. Neva is a beautifully crafted game that not only challenges your skill as a player, but also touches your emotions. It is an interactive art experience that shows how powerful the medium can be, both in terms of gameplay and storytelling.

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It's great to see that Blizzard has managed to win back the fans in the past few seasons and is taking the next step in the right direction with Vessel of Hatred. Whether you quickly stopped playing Diablo IV because there was too little to do or you are simply ready for new content, with Vessel of Hatred you will get an excellent expansion. If Blizzard can maintain this upward trend and quickly add new raids, the future of Diablo looks very bright.

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The Plucky Squire might just be the cutest game of the year. Maybe a little too cute, because everything is done to be as accessible as possible. The puzzles never get too difficult and battles remain simple in execution. You can even skip the mini-games completely if they are too difficult for you. Oddly enough, that doesn't make The Plucky Squire any less. It's not brilliant, but above all just very fun and just long enough to end on a high note.

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Until Dawn is a pleasure to play again, even after all those years that I played the game before. It feels fairly new again in that respect. However, it must be emphasized that the game is finished after about 6 hours. Yes, you can play the game again with different choices and get a different course, but it still feels annoying to have to go through certain scenarios that are quite static and less dynamic. I doubt that you will play the game three times or more. However, you have to pay a full amount of money for that. However, Until Dawn is graphically the best movie game we have seen so far and it is clear that they largely started again on the Unreal Engine 5. It stutters a bit every now and then towards 25 fps, but with the much improved graphics, all the DualSense and UI improvements, Until Dawn feels like a new person.

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