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“The Executive” offers an interesting premise by putting me in the role of an aspiring film producer building his own movie studio from the ground up. The game starts promisingly with the ability to control various aspects of movie production. However, the game quickly loses its appeal as the tasks and processes are repetitive and offer little variety. Overall, “The Executive” lacks depth and long-term motivation.

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With ‘Lost Records: Bloom & Rage’, developer Dontnod captures the cosy, melancholy feeling for which I also loved ‘Life is Strange’. Unfortunately, I now have to wait two months to make a definitive judgement

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“Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii” is an absolutely crazy pirate game that impresses with a varied mix of gameplay-elements. The ship battles are fast and wonderfully chaotic. The familiar combat system is even faster and wackier with new weapons and magic attacks. The uneven pacing and fluctuating graphical quality do not prevent me from recommending the game to all pirate and Yakuza fans.

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“Avowed” feels like a cozy blanket under which I warm up on a cold day and think of the good old times. If you like classic Bethesda RPGs or if you like Obsidian's past works, you will also enjoy “Avowed”. However, you shouldn't expect a completely new gaming experience that will knock you off your feet. The fast and wonderfully chaotic battles are a lot of fun thanks to the numerous upgrade options. The compact open game worlds are also well-designed, offering little idle time and a lot of content in small areas. The occasionally bumpy storytelling and some smaller technical problems didn't bother me too much.

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Blood Bar Tycoon offers a refreshing change of pace in the business simulation genre by combining the management of a vampire bar with humorous and dark elements. Unfortunately, the game often feels like an early access title with unfinished game mechanics and bugs.

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If I hadn't played “Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator” for a test, I would have left it behind after a short time - despite some bright spots. I like the idea of racing through San Pelicano in an ambulance and rescuing people. The depth of the game design with the different medical instruments for treatment is also good. But the boring gameplay, the lousy controls and the many bugs are too annoying. The game seems unfinished and could have done with more fine-tuning. I therefore can't recommend it in its current state.

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Foundation is one of the most lovingly designed city-building games currently available and offers much more scope for creativity than other construction games thanks to the numerous modular buildings.

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Such a detailed and expansive world, which captures the flair of the Middle Ages so beautifully, does not exist anywhere else. There are magnificent castles, huge army camps and tranquil villages where I would love to settle down.

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Is the game fun? Yes. Is it in any way innovative? No. If you love the series and just want to keep blasting Nazis to kingdom come - then you'll definitely have fun here. But, if you're looking for new and exciting twists to the worn-out formula, you'll be disappointed.

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“The Stone of Madness” impresses with its intelligent gameplay and atmospheric visual presentation. Unfortunately, the controls are sometimes poorly thought out and caused me a lot of frustration. There are also bugs and glitches, as well as a sometimes confusing camera perspective. Too bad, with a little more fine-tuning “The Stone of Madness” could have been quite something.

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I loved “Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights” and I love “Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist” even more. The game is not a revolutionary Metroidvania in terms of gameplay, but it is a highly polished one. The same goes for the excellent presentation: the sublime soundtrack and the dark 2D world create a stunning atmosphere. The end times have never been so beautiful.

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“Donkey Kong Country Returns HD” is a gem of a 2D platformer, and I recommend it for old fans and newcomers alike. The simple controls shine thanks to a brilliant level design that regularly provides variety and presents creative ideas.

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Dynasty Warriors Origins offers by far the most epic battles I have ever seen in a video game. The scale of the clashes with thousands of warriors fighting each other is breathtaking. My actions as a one-man army feel immensely satisfying thanks to well-designed controls and a fun selection of weapons. The strategic elements spice up the colossal battles with a welcome dash of strategy. However, the audiovisual presentation outside of the battles is somewhat disappointing. The monotonous mission design can also become somewhat tiring later on in the game - despite the seeming variety provided by the large number of unlockable items and skills. Overall, however, these are minor points of criticism. If you are even vaguely interested in action strategy games, you should not miss out on “Dynasty Warriors Origins”.

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“Spirit of the Samurai” feels unfinished. A lot of gameplay elements feel half-baked – especially the annoying platformer passages. The story didn't grab me either, although the dark setting in feudal Japan would actually be right up my street. In the end, the stop-motion look is by far the best aspect of the game. And that alone is not enough for me to recommend it.

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Unfortunately, “Behemoth” disappointed me a lot. The simple level design is boring with little interactivity and dull puzzles. The fights and climbing passages are marred by tedious controls. The game also suffers from numerous technical problems, ranging from amusing glitches to serious bugs. The only bright spot is the spectacularly staged battles against the titular Behemoths – even if there isn't much gameplay substance behind the spectacle.

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For 32 years, Lucas Arts' “Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis” has been considered the best game adaptation of the legendary film series. This honor is now due to “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle”. Machine Games succeeds in perfectly capturing the sense of adventure, charm and wit of Harrison Ford's famous character.

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With “Fantasian Neo Dimension”, “Final Fantasy” creator Hironobu Sakaguchi brings the feeling of the old PS1 JRPGs into the present day. Despite the obvious inspiration, the game doesn't feel outdated thanks to more modern gameplay elements, but on the contrary modern and challenging.

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“Fitness Boxing 3” has managed to motivate me to do a little exercise during my lunch break at home. While I tend to have to pull myself together for my YouTube workouts, I feel playfully entertained and motivated here. After all, I'm constantly unlocking new punches, workouts and skins.

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“Empire of the Ants” takes the player into a breathtaking world powered by Unreal Engine 5, which captures the fascination of insect life in an impressive way. The gameplay offers a mixture of real-time strategy and platform elements, which provides variety. However, the pace of the battles feels a little sluggish and the AI of the enemies could be more sophisticated. The campaign provides a solid foundation for the game, but lacks in-depth characters and a compelling story. The repetitive tasks and slow pace of progress can slow down long-term motivation.

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“Lego Horizon Adventures” is by far the most beautiful Lego game. The world is made entirely of Lego bricks and impresses with its attention to detail and beautiful lighting. A dream come true for Lego fans. Unfortunately, the fun but overly simple combat system and the boring level design cannot keep up with the high level of graphics.

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