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The Precinct is a charming throwback to '80s cop dramas, blending arcade-style action with light police sim mechanics. While its unique premise and retro atmosphere shine early on, repetitive structure and a weak narrative hold it back. Still, for those looking for a fresh spin on the open-world formula, it's worth a patrol — flaws and all.

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Empyreal makes an undeniably striking debut but suffers from some baffling gameplay choices that turn the experience into an unnecessary frustration. While the lack of a thorough tutorial and a deliberately chaotic narrative can be overlooked, the overly punishing and unbalanced combat system proves much harder to tolerate, often making encounters feel unfairly one-sided. That’s a shame, because the combat mechanics are engaging—despite their derivative nature—and the cartogram and asynchronous multiplayer features are solid ideas. A fascinating game that could have reached greater heights with better balancing. As it stands, Empyreal is best suited for players with plenty of patience.

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Towerborne is a pleasant surprise in the Xbox catalog. Without revolutionizing anything but mindful of a glorious past unjustly buried or nearly so, it offers a neat and fun cooperative experience with great potential for the future. Its combat system is agile, its mechanics are well integrated, and its seasonal structure manages to maintain interest without overwhelming. There are corners to file, undoubtedly, but we are talking about a product that is still in early access and that offers a fairly long-lived ludic experience at a meager expense (if you are not a Game Pass subscriber, of course).

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It might have a couple of rough edges, but Kiborg is a funny and brutal beat 'em up at a very cheap expense. Its visuals aren’t the most groundbreaking in the industry and, maybe, the game may be a bit too repetitive in the long run but once you overcome those factors, the build variety and satisfying combat will make the game a lot more engaging.

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Got a group of RPG-loving friends and want to dive into a video game with the same vibe? Sunderfolk might just be a pleasant surprise. Secret Door has brilliantly captured the social and narrative essence of role-playing, offering a hybrid experience between big-screen gaming and mobile devices. With well-balanced mechanics blending deck-building and cooperative strategy, this debut from ex-Blizzard veterans is a fresh take on digital RPGs—best enjoyed with friends, as it should be!

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"Lies of P" doesn't reinvent the wheel, but after years of soulslike games, few have truly dared to do so successfully. Despite its inherently derivative nature, Neowiz’s title stands as a solid and well-executed entry into the genre, thanks largely to its original setting and the intriguing inspiration from Collodi’s work. This mechanical Pinocchio’s journey brings fresh, well-placed ideas that will delight fans. In the end, it’s a carefully crafted soulslike that, even without groundbreaking innovations, delivers an engaging and enjoyable experience on par with the best in its class.

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MotoGP 25 is a solid step forward for Milestone’s racing series, offering a deeper career mode, improved bike physics, and the fun new Race Off mode. While AI and realism still need polishing, it’s the best entry point yet for newcomers and a worthy update for fans.

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The House of Da Vinci VR marks Blue Brain Games' debut in the virtual world, offering a decent puzzle-filled adventure. However, it remains too anchored in a smartphone-like logic to truly hit the mark. The quality of the puzzles encountered varies in difficulty and lacks originality, featuring a control method that is still immature and uncertain. Nevertheless, it manages to entertain the player throughout the duration of the game.

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered stands out as a project crafted with both intelligence and heart. It offers much more than a simple visual upgrade, thanks to significant improvements to gameplay and quality of life, even if it stops short of fully reinventing a formula that, after almost twenty years, still shows its age.

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Days Gone Remastered isn’t exactly the game we were waiting for (who said Bloodborne?), and the adjustments it introduces don’t drastically change the overall judgment—the rating mainly reflects the quality of the update. After post-launch fixes, Deacon’s journey had already proven to be a solid and entertaining open-world zombie experience, and this remaster doesn’t change that. If you’ve already explored Oregon and still have the original installation, consider whether it’s worth spending €10 to access the Horde Assault mode—the most substantial new addition. If you’ve yet to experience the thrill of being chased by a massive zombie horde, this remaster might be worth considering—though the ending, without a sequel, might leave you frustrated, as it did for me.

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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves fights with the heart of a veteran but stumbles like a rookie when it bows to trends; a worthy return for the right hands, a missed opportunity for those seeking the perfect heir.

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All things considered, Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics is a work clearly aimed at the more "vintage" gamers, those who feel a strong attachment to the included titles and wish to relive the emotions and sensations they experienced as children or teenagers. Younger players are unlikely to appreciate such a product, which is a real shame, as it could have been a great opportunity to teach a bit of video game history, if only they had made the effort to include some meaningful extras.

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Halfway between a 2D soulslike and a metroidvania, Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree delivers a compelling and original RPG experience, as well as plenty of fun. With solid, satisfying combat mechanics and well-structured progression, its only minor flaws lie in the entropy-based levels and somewhat inconsistent difficulty. Overcoming these, Primal Game Studios offers an engaging, carefully crafted adventure that provides hours of entertainment—an underrated title with a fresh take on the soulslike genre.

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After playing through almost the entire game in a single sitting, unable to stop myself, I can confidently say that Ghost Town is one of the finest puzzle adventures in the VR scene. It comfortably takes its place alongside classics of the genre such as Myst, Riven, and the excellent Red Matter. The game manages to carve out a distinctive audience, thanks to a strong narrative and a unique gameplay style. It succeeds in being engaging without ever becoming overly complex or inaccessible. In essence, Fireproof Games accomplishes its core objective: to provide an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Over the course of its six to seven hours of playtime, it offers one of those rare titles that captivates you from the very beginning and leaves you wishing it would never end.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a rare gem — the kind of game that rekindles your love for the medium. With a deep combat system, a moving story, and a stunning artistic direction, it stands out in today’s gaming landscape. It's not without flaws, especially in exploration, but what it achieves in emotion, design, and gameplay more than makes up for it. If you’re looking for a JRPG-inspired experience with a bold artistic soul and heartfelt storytelling, this is a journey you won’t want to miss.

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Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, the new Canadian team at Don't Nod, continues the studio's style, improving almost every aspect introduced in Life Is Strange. This first part of the story of Swann, Autumn, Nora, and Kat may surprise with its pacing and narrative, revolving around a MacGuffin that reunites old friends after years apart. Everything falls into place by the end of this installment, leaving you eagerly awaiting April 15th. True to Don't Nod's famous gaming style, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will win over fans who appreciate the studio's narrative approach, delivering a heartfelt story that captivates emotionally. Let’s hope the second and final part lives up to this promising start.

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Steel Seed is an ambitious project that shows how the Italian indie scene is growing, with courage and a clear identity. The game has its flaws, including technical issues, some design oversights, and a narrative that struggles to fully take off, but its heart is definitely in the right place. You can feel it in the artistic direction, in the desire to offer a customizable experience to players, and in the effort to deliver something that still manages to entertain a modern audience, at least in part. It’s an experience that deserves attention, especially for those who love indie games and want to support a growing development scene. With proper patches at launch and the addition of the promised voice-overs, Steel Seed could turn out to be a pleasant surprise.

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Forever Skies offers a calm, atmospheric take on the survival genre. While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it delivers a satisfying loop of exploration, crafting, and progression — all centered around a well-designed airship that feels like a true companion. It lacks technical polish and suffers from repetitive environments, but its mood, pacing, and accessibility make it a worthy experience for those seeking a slower, more meditative survival journey.

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If you've never played Croteam's puzzle game, The Talos Principle: Reawakened offers the perfect excuse to dive into this captivating journey for knowledge. Even 11 years after its original release, the adventure of our android protagonist retains all its charm, thanks to its clever and challenging gameplay. Now featuring revamped visuals and a brand-new DLC, it promises fresh challenges even for seasoned players. Ultimately, it's a small classic that every puzzle game enthusiast should try.

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Thanks to its layered gameplay and ever-evolving world, ULTROS stands out as a bold and distinctive experience. Its visionary art direction and atmospheric soundtrack create one of the most original journeys the genre has seen. This isn’t your typical metroidvania — ULTROS dares to blend styles and ideas, turning each loop into a reflection on change, death, and rebirth — for both the character and the player.

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