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Team Cherry delivers another masterpiece! Hollow Knight: Silksong is a pure, beautiful Metroidvania that sets new standards for the genre. Challenging but essential for fans - potential GOTY
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Antro is a creative, rhythm-based indie platformer with a unique Spanish hip-hop vibe. Despite clunky controls and a predictable story, its powerful artistic style makes it a memorable experience
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While Jotunnslayer offers enjoyable, well-balanced gameplay with modern visuals, its clunky UI and messy combat readability hold it back from true greatness.
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The Edge of Fate starts Destiny's next chapter with ambitious goals but flawed execution. Its slower progression and repetitive mission design test players' patience, though it successfully sets the stage for future content that could recapture the magic of past years.
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Lizardcube proves its mastery in reviving classics with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, blending engaging gameplay, stunning art, and beautiful music into a delightful experience that makes you wish other forgotten gems received the same treatment.
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Hollow Cocoon's beautiful atmosphere isn't enough to overcome its flawed design. Poor map markers and weak stealth sections hold it back from being a truly satisfying horror experience.
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Artdink Studio has poured its utmost effort into the remake of Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World, striving to revive the adventurous spirit and charm of the classic for longtime fans while introducing a new generation of players to this unforgettable world.
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Monument Valley 3 is a beautifully crafted point-and-click puzzle game that stays faithful to its predecessors. While it excels in nearly every aspect, the lack of touchscreen support is a noticeable omission. Still, it offers a brief but engaging experience, highly recommended for fans of puzzle games and the series.
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Aspyr has done its utmost to revive the glorious memory of Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition for veteran players while showcasing the grandeur of this series to newcomers.
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I wish the developers had allocated even a fraction of their focus on visuals to the core mechanics and systems that truly matter, so we wouldn’t be faced with such a disappointing season and could retain our enthusiasm to keep playing.
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Patapon 1 + 2 Replay remains a uniquely rhythmic gem that feels both nostalgic and special even today. If you can overlook its dated UI, occasional control quirks, and aging audiovisual presentation, it delivers a magical rhythm-game experience, especially for returning fans, for whom it serves as a heartfelt trip down memory lane.
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Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is an uncanny fusion of beauty and darkness, masterfully delivered through a stunning art style and a profoundly beautiful soundtrack.
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Mafia: The Old Country. A cinematic triumph. Familiar tropes, executed flawlessly. Engaging, memorable, and masterfully paced. That is all.
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Chronicles of the Wolf is a beautifully crafted Metroidvania that, despite its flaws, achieves its goals by expertly blending classic genre elements into a cohesive and entertaining experience. While it introduces little new to the genre, it remains a worthy play for fans of action-platformers and Metroidvanias seeking a familiar yet polished adventure.
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The Overture DLC isn't just an add-on; it's a testament to the devs' passion. It doesn’t just build on the base game; it outshines it. True love for the craft shines through every detail!
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Bit 11 delivers a compelling sci-fi survival experience in The Alters, with strong narrative pacing, deep character connections, and atmospheric world-building that builds toward a uniquely epic conclusion, though a rushed ending and minor technical issues prevent it from reaching its full potential. Still, a well-crafted and memorable journey.
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The SS2 remaster successfully preserves the original's groundbreaking legacy while delivering exceptional visual enhancements. While gameplay modernization opportunities were missed, this remains the definitive version of a genre-defining classic.
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Not just a remake, but a revival of an era. THPS 3+4 delivers everything that made the originals legendary
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This title fails where it matters most; its core gameplay loop is broken. The art/story deserves better, but they can’t redeem such flawed mechanics. A rare ‘do not buy.’
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Forza Horizon 5 delivers a masterclass in open-world racing, offering an unparalleled driving experience packed with diverse biomes, thrilling events, and endless automotive excitement. This is racing game perfection.
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