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In general, PGA Tour 2K 25 is a great game, with which I do not want and cannot directly make a comparison with its predecessors, but want to look at it more from a 'newcomer's side'. As a welcome golfer who likes an accessible game with sufficient content, which can go into both the basics but also in many details, you are at the right place with this title, although there are unfortunately not many modes available. In terms of new features compared to its predecessor, it seems very reasonable when you put it all together. To say that a lot has changed in the field of golf games since my long break? I can answer that question with a 'no'.

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Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a game that I can best describe as short, but powerful. It is a culmination and by far the best in the series. The game does not do much unique. It is a metroidvania pur sang. The world is well put together, the pixel art looks fantastic and the boss fights are a true spectacle. The upgrades are not really original and you will have completely forgotten the soundtrack after playing. There are better games in the genre, but if you like the genre this is not a bad addition to your collection.

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'Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist' is a great sequel to a very good game. The game is bigger, better balanced, plays a lot better, has more variety and despite the fact that the game lives in melancholy it is a pleasure to play from start to finish. I can't wait for the next part. Whatever it may be called.

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Turbo Overkill is a great game that contains quite open worlds. The game offers platforming combined with a lot of shooting and that works quite well. The gameplay is the highlight of the game, although each level seems a bit like the other. The upgrade features are attractive in themselves and especially improving your robotic body makes the gameplay change slightly over time. The secret environments, the secret levels and the many content of the game ensure that you will have a large package of content. The extra modes are not special and compared to the PC game there is no multiplayer or mods present. The platforming and shooting work great, and are not directly comparable to a Quake or DOOM, but just plays well. At some point you may have seen it all, but apart from that I was able to finish the three chapters, divided into multiple levels. So do you like a lot of chaos and do you not attach much value to visual quality, but do value good gameplay? Then Turbo Kill might be 'the shooter' for you.

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If you don't mind this and are willing to take the time to fully immerse yourself, then Kingdom Come II is an unforgettable adventure. In a beautiful world where every inch seems hand-crafted and there is a huge amount to do, you can easily lose yourself for 100 hours and still not have seen everything. Warhorse Studios delivers a world-class performance here and could easily have delivered a contender for Game of the Year 2025.

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The controls, which sometimes do not work great in co-op . It seems as if the game cannot handle the busy button bashing, causing the input not to be picked up. It was not due to the controllers themselves or anything like that, so sometimes it is a bit annoying that you cannot activate actions correctly, including your special ability. Furthermore, the game also has minor bugs. For example, the game faltered terribly with the final boss who showed his tentacles on the fleet. Then the level selection became invisible, but after a reset to the main menu this was resolved again. In addition, you will notice that after a few hours of playing the game becomes very much of the same, even though the developer does her utmost to keep the variation in it with different environments and a few side-ways that they manage to offer in the levels. Big Helmet Heroes is, in terms of atmosphere and design, a game after my own heart. The graphics and audio are very strong in terms of atmosphere and the gameplay is also just nice to play, although it never really becomes addictive or impressive. In addition, the game offers quite enough content, especially if you also want to play on the higher difficulty levels. After about five hours I was done with the game, but this is also a title that you can play together on the couch every now and then with a nice beer. In that respect, mission accomplished!

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Balatro, is absolutely not a worthy competitor for that title. The game simply falls short on every level. Graphically, Luck be a Landlord is even very mediocre to bad in my opinion and also in terms of challenge it is all a lot less. In itself, the gameplay is quite reasonable and addictive, but qualitatively it is all too mediocre. I could entertain myself for quite a few hours and the depth that you first have to try to achieve by penetrating the outer layer is extremely far-reaching. At first glance, the game seems to be very simplistic, but in the end it is not. Making the connections, the choices you make every spin and the way in which you fill the slot machine with icons requires quite a bit of explanation, which unfortunately is missing and that you therefore have to find out for yourself. If you have a lot of time and inclination for that, you will see that Luck be a Landlord is a potential hidden gem.

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Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is a worthy successor that refines and expands on the strengths of its predecessor. The combat is more fluid and responsive, the music and voice acting impress, and the visual style is breathtaking. Unfortunately, some of the new additions are disappointing, with the grappling hook and monster hunting feeling like hindrances rather than improvements. The game offers both players looking for an impressive adventure game and a challenging soulslike a fun experience that can easily take up 20 hours. As long as you set the difficulty correctly!

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The soundtrack deserves special praise. With a mix of EDM, industrial metal and other electronic styles, each track fits the gameplay perfectly. It is incredibly fun to switch between songs via the cassette player. You can even switch music during a run if you feel like the music doesn't fit the level or weapons. Robobeat is therefore a welcome addition to the PS5 game catalog. Dual-wielding two guns that are completely different from each other works like a charm. You can earn a lot of extras here and you don't feel like you have to grind endlessly to unlock something new. With four different levels and an art style that is very similar, the game unfortunately doesn't offer much visual diversity. The large amount of cool songs, weapons and power-ups specifically ensure that you come back to play a "short" level.

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Let me put it this way. This game is not for everyone. There is minimal gameplay and the gameplay that is there can be frustratingly random at times. You are completely dependent on the dice. That said, the story is just as wonderfully written as the first game and the atmosphere sucks you into the world. If you are a fan of narrative games or science fiction and you are looking for a game that you can relax and play without too much action, then I would definitely recommend making this your next game.

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Coridden succeeds in combining familiar elements of action RPGs with refreshing new ideas. The shapeshifting mechanic, the co-op mode and the free progression system make it a unique experience that stands out from other titles in the genre. It is a pity that the quests are so incredibly repetitive, which is a nice blemish on the otherwise excellent gameplay. If the developer releases a patch that further optimizes things and makes the map a lot clearer, then this is a title that is definitely worth playing for fans of action RPGs. Because whether you play solo or together with friends, Coridden takes you on a beautiful adventure where you have a lot of freedom to play the way you want.

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Playing the game offers enough variation. For example, you get a new base during the game and you practically start over with characters, which means you also kind of reboot your party. These new characters bring new possibilities, such as teleporting. Furthermore, skills can be upgraded both in terms of new possibilities and in terms of level, which means the game offers enough basic possibilities. The progression is doable for everyone, both on casual and on the more difficult levels. In terms of speed, you can also slow down and speed up the game, which means the pace can be maintained for you, or not. It's just what you want and the possibilities adapt well to the wishes of the player. You can also go as deep as you want tactically, with all statistics and tactics, but you can also go casual. Defender's Quest 2: Mists of Ruin is therefore a perfect tower defense game for every enthusiast. Every now and then the concept is squeezed a bit and too much of the same, but the hours I have put into the game, I could enjoy myself very well. That is also more than enough for a similar, fine score.

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Tales of Graces f is a lot better than the mediocre remaster of Tales of Symphonia. Despite the outdated graphics, the game feels much more modern. It is the first remaster of a project to bring more games in the series to modern platforms. This is successful and for fans of the genre you are very good with this game. Although it will not feel revolutionary.

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A great achievement, and that also applies to the overall picture of Indiana Jones and The Great Circle. Developer MachineGames knows exactly what a game of the legendary adventurer should look like: lots of puzzles, sneaking, dressing up and occasionally giving a good punch in the face of a Nazi. Although there were some bugs and the AI ​​of the opponents is toe-curlingly bad, this is easily one of the best games of this year. With a surprisingly fun story, impressive graphics and challenging puzzles, the game offers an experience that will appeal to both fans of the films and newcomers. You have never come this close to experiencing what it is like to be Indiana Jones, and you definitely do not want to miss it. Quickly grab your hat and whip, the world of Indiana Jones is calling out to be discovered.

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Symphonia is a great platformer with the short playing time as its only downside. The theme is nice, the animations are beautiful, the music is fantastic and the game plays smoothly. Perfect for the budget bin, but for the full price this game is definitely worth a try.

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Among Ashes is a game that wants to appear outdated, and that is simply the case, intentionally or unintentionally. Graphically everything looks very mediocre on the PC (in-game) and even outside your computer it is not something to write home about. The game is therefore difficult to follow at times and confusing and unclear. The same goes for the game mechanics and the gameplay. It is all just not quite there, while the concept is very cool. The close-combat melee attacks feel very stiff and the use of inventory and moving in the environments also feels very mediocre. In addition, you are often busy in the same environments, which makes everything very linear. Among Ashes is not a bad game and in terms of concept quite well put together, but unfortunately it does not live up to it in the end.

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Still, you can say that Dog Man is a great platformer that is especially unique because of the change between the three playable characters. It never really gets difficult and challenging, but for younger players it will be quite a job to complete the game. In total, the game offers about 8 hours of content, which is certainly not bad. Dog Man: Mission Impawsible is certainly not the best platformer of the year, with Astro Bot as the highlight in 2024, but it is a very solid, well-developed platformer that can be entertaining for both young and old.

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Fantasian: Neo Dimension isn’t for everyone. The game is dated in style and structure, and the visual presentation may turn some off. But for fans of classic JRPGs, this is an absolute must-have. With a strong story and solid gameplay loop, Sakaguchi’s team has once again delivered a game that will stand the test of time. It may not be groundbreaking, but it does remind us of what made the genre so great back in the day.

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With its exaggerated cartoon style, chaotic gameplay, and nods to classic platformers, Antonblast manages to leave a unique impression. It may lack some finesse in the controls and technical support, but the combination of nostalgia and original ideas makes it a title worth checking out. If you enjoyed the recently released and equally insane Pizza Tower, then chances are that Antonblast will also appeal to you. The demo is available on Steam now, so give it a try and see if this wild rollercoaster is for you.

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The accessible puzzles, the search for solutions and the discovery make this game a great game that looks excellent in terms of illustration. The creative aspect is bursting at the seams and that makes the game perhaps a bit 'different' and 'weird' at first, but it quickly becomes very fun to play. It never gets very difficult, it never gets very challenging and it never gets very addictive, but still I had the idea that I could enjoy myself very well in those few hours. The four worlds that you discover and that you can travel to are all amusing and well-developed and the 2D platforming in combination with the 3D tilts are a great concept that works well. It is not that 30 Birds really radiates top quality or makes a deep impression, but it is true that this again manages to bring 'something different' than we are used to.

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