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Cult of the Lamb is the most classic of bets won. The satire on religion envisioned by Massive Monster finds in the unlikely combination of roguelite and management an alchemical success. Sacrificing on the altar of game design some of the mechanics of both genres, the development team gives birth to a title simply not to be missed by all lovers of the video game media as well as an easy candidate for the best indie of the year award ... and who knows, maybe something more.
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Cursed to Golf is yet another folly from the thriving independent production market. The unlikely combination of golf and roguelike gives rise to a crazy and fresh title, albeit one inclined to interesting tactics. As easy to imagine, the encounter between these two genres requires the audience to be calm and cool-headed in order to avoid getting sucked into the loop of Golf Purgatory. Arm yourself with a club and chamomile tea, the climb will be long and satisfying.
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Rollerdrome confirms Roll7's ability to create original products of undisputed quality. Mixing extreme sports with shooting, the development team offers a title that is as galvanizing as it is rewarding. A few minor flaws and a difficulty level that requires good manual dexterity might deter some of the user base. Everyone else can lace up their skates and get their guns ready-there is a championship to be won.
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Thymesia is a title worth trying. It is not a highly original production, but it will give all gamers a solid experience, thanks mainly to its play system and specifically to its combat system, the real highlight of the work. Too bad only for the paucity of content.
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Proudly irreverent and satirical, Hell Pie is a pleasant surprise of this very hot summer. The Sluggerfly production makes a love letter to fans of old-school 3D platformers by offering a solid and entertaining title, despite some technical smears. Its humor doesn't make it for just anyone; for everyone else, it could be a devilishly exciting experience.
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Stray is a title we highly recommend to all gamers. The review score is, however, a weighted average between the excellent experience we had and the lack of depth in the gameplay mechanics, which we still attribute some weight to because we believe gameplay is the most important part of any video GAME.
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Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a collection of two remasters that we highly recommend, for the originality and freshness of the gaming proposal. Paradoxical, we know, given the very concept of a remaster, but just like in fashion where the 'old becomes new,' even Klonoa can boast of having succeeded in this. Or not?
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Playing Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course we were faced with a version elevated to the nth degree of the base game experience with an impressive amount of new features and stratospheric quality, especially considering its nature as additional content. In the current media, very often, not even sequels bring new content of this caliber. Let's not hide the fact, however, that we would have liked a few more levels, we would have liked more in short, nevertheless about ten sublime hours of gameplay gave us that, and that's okay, especially considering that it costs only €7.99. All in all, with Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course the guys at Studio MDHR have for the second time declared their love to our favorite media and especially to us gamers. Thanks for everything guys, we look forward to hearing more about your next project. Should it take so many years again, we will still be here waiting for you.
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Sifu is a gem of the medium. The team at Sloclap has gifted us a game with a level of gameplay and visual refinement that hasn't been seen in years. It's not a game to play with your brain turned off, but it’s meticulously balanced, and with a bit of effort and patience, you could find yourself experiencing one of the most satisfying gaming experiences of recent years. In a gaming world now saturated with massive productions, works like Sifu—smaller in scope but so precise and refined—are now essential, both for the industry and especially for us gamers.
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The new motorsport iteration from EA and Codemasters represents a marked evolution from the last two chapters in the series. The driving system has been revised to adapt to the new rules and although it may seem more complex to master at times, find the right measures, we guarantee it will give you enormous satisfaction. The career and stable modes, thanks to small but significant improvements, offer an incredible rate of challenge and fun that will keep the player glued to the screen for many, many hours. Embellishing the package even more are the PlayStation Home-style mode: F1 Life, which is more of a meeting place than anything else, Pirelli Hot Lap, time trials, Grand Prix and the online mode. In short, F1 22, is a content-rich title that will delight both Formula 1 fans and novices approaching the series for the first time.
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Kao the Kangaroo manages to deliver a very enjoyable ten hours of gameplay, yet fails to make an impression. Perhaps the developers lacked a bit of resourcefulness, but given the limited budget for the development of the title, and the budget price at which it is sold, we feel we can say that it deserves a chance.
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WWE 2K22 represents the return of great wrestling. Skipping 2K21 and delaying the launch by as much as five months may have affected the roster (a bit skimpy due to the layoffs of several superstars), but the game works great, and is chock-full of content to choose from. An excellent Rey Mysterio Showcase further embellishes the experience, and every other mode (perhaps with the exception of MyFaction) lays a solid foundation for WWE games to come. There is still plenty of room for improvement, but if you are a wrestling fan, consider WWE 2K22 a must.
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Ghostwire: Tokyo by Tango Gameworks is an incredibly intriguing title. The narrative plot is well-written and never feels cliché. Although the gameplay isn't the most original or inspired, it manages to convince. Akito's abilities, with the help of KK, are a lot of fun to use, especially as the player levels up. The only downside is the control system, which isn’t mapped very well and can be slightly confusing at times. In conclusion, although Ghostwire: Tokyo marks a drastic change in direction for Shinji Mikami and his team, thanks to a perfect balance of frantic action and horror exploration, it will satisfy both long-time fans of the Japanese producer and newcomers alike!
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Elden Ring is the definitive (we would almost call it “glorious”) title from FromSoftware. With a refined combat system that encapsulates new ideas and an open world that is nothing short of perfect for exploration, Miyazaki's work sets a new benchmark for titles in this genre. Although the cross-gen nature is felt, Elden Ring is an essential title not to be missed; whether you are a Soulslike fan or not, we guarantee that Elden Ring will immerse you in sublime worlds from which you will never want to leave.
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RÉPUBLIQUE is a fascinating game characterized by unique gameplay that works incredibly well, even years after its original launch. Although the story does not reach its climax, aided by a somewhat weak final act, it is narrated really well. Hopefully, after this Anniversary Edition, there will be plans for a new title in the franchise, or, at the very least, a revival of the stealth genre, perhaps never really understood.
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Overall, Never Alone: Arctic Collection is an atmospheric title that tells the traditional story of Alaska Natives very well. There are a few slightly frustrating moments that prevent it from reaching perfection, but we assure you, if you have not already experienced it, that this is a unique, fulfilling and enjoyable experience that can be completed in a very few hours.
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Ultimately, Dying Light 2 is nothing more than a solid sequel to the 2015 original, improving on some previously seen elements such as the day/night alternation and introducing interesting new mechanics that make the gameplay experience even more fun, immersive, and parkour. It is really disappointing, however, that the narrative and open world promises made by Techland before launch have not been fulfilled. The player's choices do not have the impact one would expect, and the map is much less varied and compelling than seen during the title's development. Nevertheless, Dying Light 2 is fantastic and challenging to play, which is why we feel we can recommend it to both novices to the genre and lovers of survival horror games.
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Pumpkin Jack - New-Gen is a really not bad title. The story is well told and is full of humorous jokes. The gameplay is a fair balance of combat and platforming through linear but really interesting levels. Visually the game looks good on PS5 and has two modes that favor performance and quality respectively. The soundtrack is also eerie to the point and fully convinces. In short, Pumpkin Jack is a fantastic homage to classic 3D action-adventure games that is definitely worth a try.
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Despite some initial skepticism about whether or not the result would be enjoyable, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is everything a game dedicated to the Guardians of the Galaxy should be. It is first and foremost focused on the characters (almost faithfully reproduced), the comedy, and the 1980s atmosphere that is at the heart of the movie and comic book franchise. In addition, the fights are fun and frenetic (although we would have expected a higher challenge rate) make the campaign (lasting about 20 hours) enjoyable and hilarious. All of this is enhanced by a tenfold soundtrack. In short, we are in the presence of a fine title that definitely deserves to be expanded in the future.
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Crysis Trilogy Remastered includes three really good games, with about thirty hours of entertainment for basically the price of one. However, these are games that have ten years or so behind them, and this should be kept well in mind before making a purchase. There are no new expansions or unreleased story modes included in this trilogy, so in terms of content it is exactly the same as before, and although we enjoyed all three titles, on balance this trilogy seems a bit lazy. Some technical improvements have been made, mainly through 4K and HDR support. If you have never played this series, there is no better opportunity than to experience it through the Crysis Remastered trilogy. If, on the other hand, you already own Crysis 1-3, there is no reason to throw money away on what is in the end mainly a resolution upgrade.
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