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Silent Hill 2 is an almost perfect game, now even more enhanced after two decades, but it might be a tough pill to swallow for modern gamers. With its old-school execution and design faithful to the original, it’s hard to call the game ideal by today’s standards. However, when the original was released, it defined perfect survival horror—a quality you’ll find in the remake as well, but only if you know where to look.
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EA FC 25 is definitely a step in the right direction for the franchise, and it’s clear that EA genuinely wants to create the best football simulation in the world. However, Ultimate Team remains the centerpiece game mode, and year after year, it stays largely unchanged.
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a surprisingly fun twist on traditional Zelda games. While it might lack a bit of the franchise’s usual magic, this adventure featuring Princess Zelda is definitely one not to miss, especially if you’re a fan of the series.
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All things considered, this is a phenomenal DBZ game that has delivered everything fans have been hoping for. There’s no doubt it’s something we’ve been waiting for years and will be sinking countless hours into in the coming months. For those who aren’t immersed in the DBZ world and approach it as fans of fighting games, they’ll likely still enjoy it, though not to the same extent as us fanatics. One additional inventive mode is notably missing to complete the puzzle and deliver the final punch, but what we have is nearly perfect for this type of game and the material it represents.
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Funko Fusion is a perfect example of a game that had exceptional potential for the geek world but ended up as shovelware with a notable lack of creativity. Alongside a few other misses, it could easily serve as a case study for what not to do in the game development world.
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Visions of Mana is an attempt to modernize classic JRPGs that somehow does everything right but lacks the originality to blow you away and earn a spot in the hall of fame. Instead, it becomes a typical JRPG that doesn’t have any major flaws but is likely to fade into obscurity rather quickly.
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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown marks the return of the series, aiming to revive its old charm, but ultimately leaves an impression of incompleteness. While the game offers a rich selection of cars, intriguing concepts like clans, and a sprawling Hong Kong map, many elements feel outdated or technically unfinished. The graphics, while impressive in showroom settings, lose their luster on the open roads, and the races are too arcadey and short to sustain long-term interest. For die-hard fans of the series, the game might deliver a solid experience, but for those seeking more from an open-world racing game, Solar Crown could end up being more frustrating than fun.
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Astro Bot reminded me not only of how much I love 3D platformers but also of how much I love PlayStation—and video games in general. From start to finish, the little robot kept me glued to my PS5 and wouldn’t let go. If you own a PlayStation 5, no matter your age, I highly recommend getting this game immediately. Play it, laugh, and have fun, because there are very few games like this in today’s gaming industry.
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Space Marine 2 is a game that should have been the perfect outlet for fans to take out their frustrations on the xenos, but it suffers from an inadequate balance and difficulty level that will likely turn off some players.
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Overall, Black Myth: Wukong is a very high-quality game that can be enjoyed even if you're not a fan of Souls-like titles. While it sometimes has uneven quality, it still feels like one of the best games of the year and will only improve over time.
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Star Wars Outlaws is a highly produced, quality open-world RPG with stunning graphics, perfectly simulating the life of an outlaw in this vast universe. It takes about twenty hours to explore, or even double that if you want to delve into every corner of the galaxy. The game introduces original characters and a fresh story, with the most impressive feature being the innovative reputation system integrated into the gameplay mechanics—a true breath of fresh air for the genre. Ubisoft has proven to fans that a great Star Wars game doesn’t need Jedi, the Force, or lightsaber duels. We’re looking forward to an even more spectacular sequel in the years to come!
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I’m not sure how to further perfect this series, but one thing is certain: the next Forza Horizon really needs to come after a longer break and be a game made exclusively for the next generation, so we can at least get a bigger leap in graphical quality, especially if we can’t draw much more from new environments within this phenomenal concept. Forza Horizon 5 is a beautiful game full of content and fun, the absolute pinnacle of the simcade genre, with virtually no competition. However, it will likely be most appreciated by players who haven’t played the previous installments.
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An absolute time travel of a game that flawlessly teleports players to different eras. From the very start as a Kickstarter title, Shenmue III was conceived as a game for fans, and in that regard, it almost perfectly fulfills its purpose. Some things are impossible to measure with ratings, and the heart and soul of SEGA AM2’s legacy that radiates from this title in full dazzling brilliance is invaluable to those emotionally tied to it. This is not the new Star Wars trilogy, nor some twisted reboot forcefully adapted to modern trends, nor is it the humble and unsuccessful attempt to please the West by lost Japanese studios. This is a true example of how to make a game for loyal fans, even if they aren’t that numerous. While the future of the series remains uncertain, the mere fact that we got such a game in 2019 is enough reason to say #ShenmueSaved.
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Catherine is truly a one-of-a-kind game, and like a fine wine, it has aged wonderfully in its Full Body edition, which in 2019 still feels as fresh and unique as it did eight years ago. With its classy presentation, mature themes, and dialogues, along with the numerous ways this game will test your intelligence, reflexes, and ultimately your personality, it definitely earns a spot in the must-play category, as there is absolutely nothing else like it.
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