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The core of the game is quite appealing. The fast-paced combat system is spectacularly presented, challenging, and enjoyable. The visual presentation, with its obvious Final Fantasy inspirations, also makes for a solid overall picture. However, there is little substance behind the facade. The individual elements of the game seem haphazard and chaotically assembled, the dull level design quickly wears thin, and the story fails to gain momentum.

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Cronos: The New Dawn impresses with a brilliant story and a fresh setting, somewhere between retro-futurism, brutalism, and sci-fi horror. The simple and slow combat system is a matter of taste. If you go along with it, you can expect nerve-wracking battles. Monsters that merge with already defeated enemies add an exciting twist to the encounters. The ingenious level design is (a bit too) linear, but it captivates with its almost perfect pacing, in which action, story, and puzzles alternate continuously. The scarce resources create a constant tension, which is underscored by an excellent synth-electro soundtrack. In short, "Cronos: The New Dawn" is one of the best horror games I've ever played.

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At its best, Hirogami is a great platformer that impresses with its origami visuals and mechanics. But it's often too frustrating an experience for me to recommend it without reservation.

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I will long remember this beautifully designed and torn world, which offers so many facets and puzzles – despite the abrupt ending and some technical hiccups.

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If you want to share your love for the genre with your little ones in an easily digestible form, this might be the perfect starting point.

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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a perfectly prepared omakase menu: the individual ingredients are not revolutionary, but the presentation and game design make it something special. The story may be trivial, but when the gameplay is so satisfying and the visuals so impressive, I am happy to forgive the game for its narrative failure. Lizardcube proves once again that they understand what retro revivals are really about: not nostalgic romanticization or cheap exploitation of brand rights, but distilling the essence of the original and spicing it up with a modern polish.

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This delightful upgrade more than justifies the extra cost of the Switch 2 Edition.

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The remake of the DS game is not a bad game per se. Thanks to the satisfying progression system based on tasks assigned by the villagers, combined with the work on the farm, a successful loop is created. Unfortunately, I still get bored after a few hours because it lacks interesting characters and challenging gameplay in the form of dungeons.

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In Herdling, the focus is on the experience rather than the gameplay. Navigating the herd through the enchanted landscape captivates with its visuals and sound rather than complex mechanics. The game offers little more than occasional obstacles to avoid and minimal switch puzzles.

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"Midnight Murder Club" impresses with a simple but ingenious idea. In complete darkness, I sneak through a creepy mansion and try to murder my fellow players. The use of my flashlight – and my voice – must be carefully considered. The wildcard mode is particularly appealing, with its crazy gameplay modifications. Unfortunately, the game only offers one map and few exciting game modes. The number of active players is far from promising. Therefore, I only recommend Midnight Murder Club if you want to play with friends.

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If you enjoy the quirky RPGs from developer Toby Fox or similar games such as “Earthbound,” then it's worth taking a short trip into the surreal world of “Off.”

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The unusual gameplay foundation of Drag X Drive is compelling. It's fun to use the Joy-Con-2-mice to control the wheelchair as you race across the basketball court – even if I sometimes cramp up in the process. The exciting online matches against real drivers are the highlight of the game. Apart from that, the title offers little convincing arguments for a purchase. Uninspired side content, a lack of a progression system, and the dull visuals make the game seem soulless at times. I miss the magic that is typical of Nintendo. Even it's low price point, I cannot recommend the game – unless you really, REALLY want to try out the ingenious controls.

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Bridge Constructor Studio pretty much met my expectations for a casual game. The game is great for bridging (pun intended) waiting times or boredom. It's a fun physics game that lets me choose whether to build efficiently or creatively. In difficult scenarios, I would like to see more help options.

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With “Jamboree TV,” the already extensive “Mario Party Jamboree” is now also compatible with Nintendo’s new console. Although the camera and mouse are well integrated, some of the new game modes seem more like tech demos for the new Switch 2 features. The new team matches and some of the new mini-games will keep you entertained for a long time.

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“EA Sports College Football 26” impressively demonstrates why college football is more than just sport: it is a festival of emotions, full of traditions, wild games and legendary stadiums. The presentation in particular conveys this perfectly: whether it's the White Out at Penn State, “Enter Sandman” by Metallica at the Virginia Tech Entrance or other college rituals. Moments like these make the game something special.

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Lucas Arts couldn't have done it better. “The Drifter” is a gripping thriller that takes you on a wild rollercoaster ride that you shouldn't miss out on.

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With “Donkey Kong Bananza”, the Switch 2 is getting its next must-play title after “Mario Kart World”. One month after its release, the console already has its first in-house single-player hit.

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“Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster” is an excellent role-playing game that has unfortunately only received a minimal remaster treatment. The unique combat system, the engaging story and numerous quality-of-life optimizations set the JRPG apart from other representatives of the genre. If you are a role-playing game fan who has never played the 3DS original, I recommend the Switch 2 remake - provided you can get used to the underwhelming graphics and the unnecessarily repetitive ending.

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"Ruffy and the Riverside" is a decent 3D platformer snack. However, it seems as if the developers have oriented themselves too much towards Nintendo. As a result, the game ultimately lacks the heart and uniqueness that its charming design deserves.

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"Fast Fusion" is a fantastic racing game. It plays great, with the gameplay concentrating on a few, but superbly implemented elements. With the fusion mechanic, it also offers a fresh approach to adapting vehicles to your own driving style. For me, the only rather minor points of criticism are the limited choice of tracks and some graphical imperfections due to the upscaling. The high level of difficulty, especially at the beginning, might also put off newcomers.

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