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Marvel’s Wolverine demonstrates that Insomniac fully understood that simply replicating the Spider-Man formula wouldn't be enough. The decision to opt for a more linear, aggressive, and focused adventure suits Logan perfectly, delivering a highly satisfying combat system and a technically impressive production. Not every aspect hits the same high notes—side missions and activities could have offered more variety, and the story shines more through its characters than through its ability to surprise. Overall, however, Wolverine’s claws leave their mark, giving PlayStation an exclusive that is perfect for fans of the Canadian mutant or anyone seeking an intense, straightforward experience.
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The Alighieri Circle: Dante's Bloodline is a walking simulator with environmental puzzles that reimagines Dante's world by placing it in a new setting. Despite its strong writing and voice acting, the adventure fails to engage players due to static environments and subpar technical execution.
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NBA 2K27 reaffirms the Visual Concepts-developed series as a benchmark in the sports video game landscape. The extensive selection of modes available, both online and offline, the depth of each one, the variety of options on offer, and the technical presentation are the main strengths of a title that, while not differing all that much from its predecessor, still introduces some welcome new features—most notably, the revamped defensive system. Some of the issues already present in previous installments remain, above all an overly prominent presence of microtransactions (not essential, but highly advantageous), a consequently divisive multiplayer component, and some animations that we found outdated. Nonetheless, this is a deep and rewarding game that demonstrates how the developers are able to listen to community feedback and take meaningful steps forward in the areas where players have highlighted shortcomings.
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The original Mortal Shell was a straightforward imitation of FromSoftware games. With Mortal Shell 2, however, the US-based team has changed course, creating a title with highly interesting mechanics. Mortal Shell 2 boasts solid gameplay and well-structured level design. Despite a few sporadic bugs and some balancing issues, Mortal Shell 2 is a title destined to rank among the best Soulslikes. We only hope that the recent release of other major titles doesn't hurt its sales. The attractive price point of €49.99 certainly serves as a strong incentive to buy.
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Gallipoli is a meticulously crafted video game, so rich in detail that it almost feels like a documentary. It's just a shame about its less-than-stellar technical state at launch, hampered by hit registration issues that need to be fixed as soon as possible, rough animations, and a somewhat thin initial content offering (although the game already boasts a rich roadmap). Nevertheless, it remains a diamond in the rough and a must-have for fans of hardcore tactical shooters or history buffs, destined to reach its definitive form in about a year's time with future updates.
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Despite technical flaws and some early-stage rough edges that urgently need addressing via future patches, Star Wars: Zero Company remains an excellent game. Bit Reactor and Respawn have successfully taken a complex, established formula—like that of XCOM and similar titles—and masterfully grafted it onto the Star Wars universe without ever compromising its essence or reducing it to a mere superficial reskin. With a deep, rewarding, and incredibly flexible combat system, a compelling narrative, and massive replayability, this stands as one of the best turn-based tactical titles of recent years—an unmissable experience for any fan of the genre or the galactic saga.
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It certainly isn't a title aiming to revolutionize the genre, but the few additions and tweaks to the Vampire Survivors-style formula are clever and fun. Ground Zero Hero is visually appealing and incredibly addictive, capable of keeping you glued to the screen for hours thanks to its constant action and nonsensical humor.
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Orbitals is one of the most interesting cooperative experiences available on the Nintendo Switch 2. It doesn’t always match the narrative depth of the games that openly inspired it, but it makes up for it with imaginative puzzles, carefully crafted co-op gameplay, and exceptional art direction. Short but intensely enjoyable, Maki and Omura’s journey proves once again that the best cooperative adventures aren’t necessarily the ones with the hardest puzzles, but those that turn solving them into a shared memory.
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The lovable characters from André Franquin’s French comic strip are back in Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia! And it’s a successful return, thanks to this colorful platformer. The game retains virtually all the elements that made Hoobadventure, the first installment in the series, so enjoyable, while improving on certain aspects thanks to the three protagonists’ unique abilities and level design that continues to reward exploration. Running, jumping, swinging with your tail, switching characters on the fly, and retracing your steps to retrieve a missed collectible remains an activity that offers plenty of satisfaction to all platformer lovers!
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The Blood of Dawnwalker is both what we expected and what we feared: an RPG rooted in familiar structural mechanics that tries to branch out with a couple of fresh design ideas. The touch of Rebel Wolves, a team largely made up of former CD Projekt Red employees, is most evident in the writing: the world-building, lore, and plot are compelling and satisfying, keeping you glued to the controller for hours. Centered around Coen are the sandbox element and the 30-day mechanic, two bold choices that pay off in replayability and a sense of consequence, even if the promised freedom is only partially realized. The result is a debut that’s at times captivating and enjoyable, but with the typical flaws of a first effort.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a successful comeback for a series that has been absent for far too long. The combat system is precise and entirely built around timing, undoubtedly representing the greatest strength of this new chapter in Capcom's franchise, while the atmosphere of a Kyoto overrun by Genma malice manages to deliver some truly evocative moments. Some limitations in the side activities and a certain degree of repetition prevent the adventure from reaching excellence, but Musashi and his journey through a world of samurai and demons still manage to leave their mark. A compact, spectacular experience that remains, above all, faithful to the spirit of the Onimusha franchise.
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The Sinking City 2 is a survival horror game that clearly draws inspiration from the latest entries in the Resident Evil series, only to carve out its own path under the influence of the unsettling atmospheres described by H.P. Lovecraft. The new installment in the saga created by Frogware is a completely standalone sequel to the prequel, but unfortunately, despite its in-depth lore, the plot tends to lose its way at times, and the narrative’s pacing falters on more than one occasion. The gameplay and puzzles, however, are excellent and kept us thoroughly entertained.
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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a striking and unsettling title that intelligently steers the franchise toward ambitious new horizons. Enjoyable for both A Plague Tale veterans and newcomers alike, it offers a fast-paced journey featuring puzzles, evocative exploration, and a narrative that intertwines the Macula with the myth of the Minotaur—all while incorporating a combat system that is basic yet aggressive and fun. It is a dark game brimming with ideas that is unlikely to disappoint.
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This new installment chronicling the adventures of Tsubasa and his friends hits the market as a game that is fully aware of its strengths and its arcade roots. The addition of a massive amount of content, combined with an excellent editor and gameplay that has been polished to smooth out its most glaring rough edges, makes this title a must-have for all fans of the original manga and for anyone looking for a fun sports game without pretensions of realism. There are still a few flaws: the underlying repetitiveness in the match structure—driven by attack and defense patterns that are always identical at extremely high intensity—is somewhat tedious, but the overall package is decidedly solid and lighthearted.
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Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor is a DLC that doesn’t aim to introduce new gameplay elements to the original game; rather, it’s more of the same, offering a narrative episode set during the main story, not after it ends. The new story, starring Enzo, lasts about two hours, and it’s precisely this short playtime that might deter many players, given the €9.99 price tag for the additional content. On the other hand, there are excellent new additions to the “Free Ride” mode, with missions that let you return to the Sicilian countryside and fully enjoy the scenery created by Hangar 13, scenery we loved so much in the base game released a year ago.
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Nioh 3: Hell Rising expands the adventure with a new map packed with settings and content. The Hoko & Shield and the “Hundred Demon Realms” Painted Scroll add an interesting twist to the combat system. New bosses and customization options further enrich the experience, though there are still some recycled elements and moments of difficulty that feel a bit unbalanced.
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The main mission of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 is to revive and rediscover two truly great games. Metal Gear Solid 4 is an imperfect but utterly unique experience. Its endless cutscenes and uneven pacing put your patience to the test, and its pacing hasn’t aged well, but its ambition, emotional depth, and moments of nostalgia are hard to match. Kojima told the story he wanted to tell, no matter how long-winded or bizarre it might be. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is truly a must-play title. Although it began as a Metal Gear Solid game for a handheld console, it remains an extremely well-rounded game, featuring all its elements of stealth, strategy, co-op missions, and, of course, Kojima’s signature storytelling. Finally, Ghost Babel is a most welcome addition: an almost-forgotten entry that’s now available on all modern platforms. It’s a shame about the absence of certain games that would have perfectly rounded out this collection such as Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops and the two Metal Gear Ac!d titles—and especially about the half-hearted nature of these ports, which unfortunately offer no technical improvements.
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Brigandyne Abyss is a decidedly unconventional tactical JRPG that combines gameplay similar to a highly simplified grand strategy game with turn-based battlefield battles, where you lead one of the six factions in the game. Six years after the release of the previous installment, the Brigandine saga returns, offering excellent replay value and a particular focus on tactical variables on the battlefield. It’s just a shame about a few narrative flaws, as the story tends to drag and cram in far too many characters without ever developing them properly. The interface could also have used some streamlining, as players are too often overwhelmed by information. However, these are flaws that do not undermine the game’s value; it manages to captivate and entertain with a more than solid gameplay experience.
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Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2 is a small miracle of flexibility. Although the visual impact has inevitably been scaled back to suit the hybrid hardware and crowded cities put its performance to the test, the actual gameplay experience remains incredibly solid. Being able to tackle one of the richest MMO epics ever made with the total freedom to detach the controllers for maximum comfort, or to instantly switch to handheld mode, represents an invaluable asset for Square Enix's title.
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“Yet Another Zombie Survivors” doesn't revolutionize the genre, but it manages to stand out thanks to its three-character team management and the numerous synergies between abilities and classes. Despite its rather conventional setting and a progression that can be predictable at times, it remains a solid, fast-paced, and very fun bullet hell game (especially when played with friends).
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