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The Day I Became A Bird delivers a brief, quirky, and heartwarming experience that achieves a lot with very simple means. Frank remains a likeable protagonist: naive, sincere, and funny. The interactive picture book strikes a perfect balance between humour and emotion without ever becoming sentimental. On the gameplay side, it is deliberately straightforward, yet never boring.

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Invincible VS is a solid 3v3 tag fighter. Its brutal, fast-paced combat impresses with precise controls and meaningful strategic depth. The audiovisual presentation also stands out—it’s clear this was made by people who genuinely care about Invincible. However, the game falls short on content, with a thin single-player offering, a limited character roster, and questionable DLC choices. How much you get out of this bone-crunching 3v3 fighter depends heavily on your attachment to the IP and your love for the genre.

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In real life, I hate travelling by bus. Could ‘Bus Bound’ still be a suitable game for me? Surprisingly, yes! Despite its monotonous gameplay, ‘Bus Bound’ creates a loop I can hardly resist. Yet the reward system kept motivating me to drive to the next stop.

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“Saros” is a powerhouse. Visually, sonically, and mechanically, few action titles can match this adventure on Carcosa. Six years into its lifecycle, the PS5 finally gets its first truly must-have exclusive action shooter. Its finely balanced mix of offense and defense, breathtaking setting, and a solid—if somewhat clunky—story make this roguelite essential, even if you’re not typically a fan of shooters.

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"Little Nightmares" works surprisingly well in VR, delivering a fresh perspective on its eerie world. Environments and enemies feel larger, more threatening, and more grotesque than ever. Unfortunately, it doesn’t fully capitalize on the medium. Interaction is limited for a VR experience, leading to frustrating trial-and-error sequences, and some ideas feel underdeveloped rather than fully realized. Just as it starts to gain momentum, it’s already over. Still, fans of the series will find plenty to appreciate.

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"Crown of Greed" replaces direct control with indirect incentives, which takes time to get used to and isn’t always well explained. The rough onboarding, occasional lack of clarity, and limited hero progression hold it back. But once it clicks, it offers a distinct strategic flow where your influence feels meaningful without full control.

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If you enjoy quick progression, don’t mind restrictions, and appreciate offbeat humor, this game might click with you. Still, a tip: it’s best enjoyed in short bursts, where its repetitive elements are less noticeable.

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An atmospheric action game with enchanting 2.5D pixel graphics. The combat is wonderfully dynamic. When it all comes together, I feel like John Wick on steroids – or whatever the performance-enhancing drugs are called in this retro-futuristic world.

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The idea of turning a boomer shooter into a cartoon-style game is bold enough. To then set it in black and white in a world of mice is downright crazy. But it works brilliantly. A highly political story, combined with offbeat humor and slapstick, makes Mouse P.I. a fantastic single-player shooter.

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After hacking my first robot, I briefly wondered whether the concept could carry me all the way through. The game quickly puts that concern to rest. Pragmata strikes a confident balance between accessibility and challenge without ever losing its footing. The hacking system evolves alongside you, the combat stays fresh until the very end, and the hideout ensures progression never feels like a chore. As Hugh and Diana grow closer on screen, the thin story hardly matters. Capcom’s moon landing is a success.

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“Retro Rewind” isn’t particularly demanding, but it charms with its atmosphere and the joy of unlocking items to expand your video store. After about 20 hours, everything is unlocked, and it started to lose its appeal for me. For longer-lasting fun, the game needs more depth.

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“Darwin’s Paradox!” is short but excellent. Its simple concept shines thanks to challenging gameplay, creative puzzles, and a wonderfully atmospheric presentation. Despite a few minor weaknesses, such as the stealth sections, it’s an easy recommendation for platformer fans.

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In the end, it’s a game that promises more than it delivers. “Nutmeg!” has ideas, style, and character, but nowhere near the depth and clarity needed to stay engaging over time. The concept works for short sessions, but as a full-fledged football manager, it lacks substance.

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“Life is Strange: Reunion” closes a chapter I didn’t even realize was still open. Of course it’s blatantly calculated fan service, but is that really such a bad thing? At a time when the gaming industry often seems to be producing games that miss the community entirely, that almost feels subversive. It isn’t perfect — and that’s a good thing. Life is strange, and sometimes video game reviews are too.

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I stand by it – Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a masterpiece and the best 2D Mario of all time. However, the upgrade isn’t worth the extra cost. In many ways, it feels like Nintendo only did the bare minimum to justify this Switch 2 edition.

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Screamer is clearly a passion project, and the developers’ enthusiasm shows. The Echo system is clever, the visuals are strong, and the scope is impressive. However, forced vehicle choices, an uneven difficulty curve, and a story mode that gradually wears down your patience hold it back. Many ideas are exciting but feel underdeveloped, leaving an anime racer that ultimately loses sight of its own potential.

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At 36 hours, I practically raced through Death Stranding 2. You could easily spend twice as long on the game. There’s plenty to do. It’s thanks to the asynchronous multiplayer and the much more accessible transport system that I was able to get through it so quickly. But also because “Death Stranding 2” no longer exudes the same fascination as the first instalment. Many elements of the story are too repetitive, and despite new transport options, the gameplay no longer exudes the same originality as it did back in 2019.

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If you look up the term ‘open world’ ‘Crimson Desert’ is bound to be listed right next to it. Because you can’t get much more open-world than that. It offers a world in which you can completely lose yourself. What could be better?

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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection” isn’t flawless. The story drags, most characters barely register, and too many cutscenes feel like filler. But the combat and progression? Pure satisfaction. The fail‑learn-master loop is addictive, and exploration always rewards you. This one’s for players who live for deep gameplay over cinematic storytelling.

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Lots of shooting, silly one-liners and little brainwork: if that appeals to you, you might like John Carpenter's Toxic Commando. This co-op zombie game expands on the Left 4 Dead formula with vehicles and the satisfying mud physics from Snowrunner. The open levels invite you to explore, and the missions offer enough variety – even though they always end with a wave of zombies bigger than your pile of shame.

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