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Deadlink stands out as a “pick-up-and-play” experience, focused solely on delivering fun. The gameplay is thrilling, and the roguelite structure, while not innovative, adds variety. Its visuals, narrative, and world-building feel underwhelming, but it’s a great excuse to take a break from more complex roguelites and enjoy some satisfying action.

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Chroma Zero is a title that manages to stand out in the puzzle game scene thanks to its structure, colour-based system and minimalist but effective artwork. The puzzles prove to be complex, and the learning curve is particularly steep; however, thanks to a supportive community ready to offer a little help, the puzzles can be tackled with greater ease. With additional work on optimisation, this title could establish itself as a good benchmark among modern independent puzzle games.

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While borrowing heavily from classic titles, Nikoderiko proves to be a light and enjoyable adventure. Despite some imperfections, it’s a perfect fit for younger players or fans of the genre.

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We approached Digital Mind Games’ work with high expectations, but unfortunately, they weren’t fully met. While the potential for a great action game was there, issues with the combat system, gameplay, and a predictable story hold it back, leaving the title just shy of excellence.

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Alien: Rogue Incursion marks the franchise's debut in VR, leveraging this technology to amplify its hallmark sense of immersion. As the first chapter of a larger adventure, the game lays a promising foundation, though we hope its sequel will deliver a more polished and flexible structure to fully realize its potential.

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Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is a nice looking game but full of problems. From a graphic and sound point of view, it is decidedly refined, but weighed down by many gaps, which make it slow, difficult to understand, uncomfortable to play and decidedly boring.

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Farewell North turns out to be a great experience, touching and unique, capable of interweaving an emotional narrative with gameplay that, despite its simplicity, manages to involve and convey deep thoughts. Despite some minor technical limitations and a pace that may not suit everyone, the title stands out thanks to its artistic compartment. It is a game that invites the player to reflect, to immerse himself in a symbolic world and to be touched by emotions.

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Legacy of Kain stands the test of time, with the Soul Reaver games still offering a remarkable experience. Aspyr’s new version enhances them like never before, making the journey through Nosgoth an unforgettable adventure despite a few dated mechanics.

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Symphonia is a platformer that stands out thanks to a winning mix of elements: a high-quality soundtrack that enhances immersion, a fascinating worldbuilding that brings to mind the orchestra, and a fluid and fun gameplay that guarantees a rewarding experience. The well-balanced difficulty level and a well-structured progression that is never frustrating make it even more appealing to those who are not fans of the genre, especially thanks to the accessibility settings. Sure, perhaps a more articulated story and additional game sections would have been necessary, but we can surely say that Sunny Peak succeeded in the experiment.

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A must have for all Indy fans, a highly enjoyable title for all other players. Indiana Jones and the Ancient Circle asserts itself as the current best exclusive (temporal) from Microsoft and as the title to play and to give as a gift for Christmas 2024, or at least to try on the Microsoft Game Pass.

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A medium-lenght boomer shooter with stunning visuals and sounds plus a great gunplay. Forgive Me Father 2 accompanies an excellent Lovecraftian atmosphere with a great variety of weapons, enemies and levels, which are all highly detailed and truly original. Too bad the game lack attention to the plot and to the lore of the setting. The Bosses are really too easy.

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Antonblast proves to be a title that, while remaining firmly rooted in the roots of classic platformers, manages to stand out thanks to its chaotic, destructive and personality-rich soul. With frenetic and well-structured gameplay, a highly polished art department and a sound design perfectly in tune with the action, the game offers an immersive experience for fans of the genre. Despite a few minor technical bugs and a learning curve that may be challenging, Antonblast presents itself as a successful homage to the platformers of yesteryear, capable of winning over both nostalgic and new players alike.

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DETECTIVE - The Motel fails on all fronts in delivering the immersive experience it promises, featuring puzzles that are overly simplistic, trivial, and more akin to an escape-room structure than a true investigative adventure. With restrictive gameplay and a linear, unremarkable story, the only aspect we found enjoyable was the graphical presentation—yet even that is insufficient to redeem a brief journey that ultimately offers nothing substantial by the end of the day.

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Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn arrives on the market promising much, but ultimately delivers little new to the player. While its breathtaking environments and inspiration from the Mesopotamian pantheon are visually striking, they cannot compensate for a combat system lacking identity and a rather empty world with few long-lasting activities. Perhaps it's a bit late in the gaming cycle for such a proposition; it would have undoubtedly found a larger audience on previous console generations.

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Sea of Stars emerges as a true timeless masterpiece, featuring an ambitious and captivating storyline, meticulously polished gameplay, and an extraordinary artistic vision. The game stands as one of the finest examples of the genre, blending the charm of classic masterpieces with modernized elements, offering a compelling reminder of the RPG genre’s boundless potential.

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Balatro is a surprisingly delightful experience, proving that neither a massive budget nor breathtaking graphics are necessary to compete with the AAA giants of the gaming industry. This is a very simple title that relies entirely on its gameplay loop, yet its simplicity manages to captivate in a way that few other games on the market can.

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Giving identity to something as basic as the geometric shapes we see every day is no easy feat, but after playing Void Sols, we can confidently say the development team has succeeded. With its minimalist look and familiar mechanics, Void Sols stands out as a solid addition to the soulslike genre, making it a must-play for fans of combat and exploration. The only downside is the complete lack of dialogue, which makes the experience a bit too silent and may not appeal to all players.

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Sorry We're Closed is an adventure that manages to stand out for its fusion of classic elements and innovation, fully capturing the essence of survival horror. It is a title that aims to offer much more than a simple scary experience, offering an introspective journey that invites the player to reflect and confront their own demons and personal difficulties. Despite some technical flaws and the change between fixed camera and first-person view that may be unintuitive for some, the game shines with its overflowing personality. Its strength lies in its ability to convey deep emotions, offering a unique experience with a strong narrative impact.

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Surreal, irreverent but also deeply dark and dreamlike. A deep and multifaceted story, one of the best investigation experiences, a cross between a recent Cartoon Network product and True Detective, with a few sprinkles of Twin Peaks-style lysergic acid dissociation This game has three flaws: the risk of having to lose a run for not having put together clues and dialogues in the right way (and it's not easy) and the mechanic of moving time forward, and by the third/fourth run, once you have seen everything and spoken/mindsurfed with everyone, the game becomes quite repetitive.

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Mario & Luigi: Fraternauti alla Carica marks the long-awaited return of the series, blending fresh ideas with nostalgic charm. While it could benefit from bolder innovations and improved technical stability, its abundance of content, stellar gameplay, and witty character writing make it a must-play for fans of the iconic duo.

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