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The company Bombservice clearly demonstrates the growth and experience of a game developer. If you look at its previous games, you can see the steady progression in their quality. Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a complete Metroidvania that can keep you entertained for around 10 hours. This game does not claim to introduce anything new to its genre, but it masterfully brings together all the essential elements to create an enjoyable experience. So, if you’re looking for a game in this genre, be sure to check out Momodora.
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Although the existence of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered may not have seemed necessary at first glance, this version of the game (developed by Nixxes Software) has become a worthy and valuable title by enhancing its stunning visual refinements while preserving the essence and artistic identity of the original. Horizon Remastered offers an opportunity to relive one of the most brilliant and well-crafted titles of the previous generation, and amidst the vast array of modern video game releases, it continues to shine
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Despite all its flaws, The Thing: Remastered is a direct sequel to John Carpenter’s classic film. While it has shortcomings in terms of storytelling and gameplay, if you’re a fan of the movie, it’s still worth experiencing. Nightdive Studio has done a good job delivering a faithful remake, but it hasn’t managed to address the issues of the original version.
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Dynasty Warriors: Origins returns with a new approach to retelling a story from China’s Three Kingdoms period. In aspects like an overemphasis on the game’s lackluster protagonist, this approach has failed. Still, in other areas such as technical modernization and providing a smooth experience of intense and large-scale battles, its success is undeniable.
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The deep storytelling, exceptional visual design, and outstanding sound design are among the game’s strongest points. However, repetitive gameplay mechanics and the game’s short length may disappoint some players. This game is recommended for horror genre fans seeking a cinematic and thrilling experience.
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YS Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is a remake of a version that took many years to release outside of Japan. While not a revolutionary remake, it offers a small and beautiful installment in the Ys series. If you’re a fan of the Ys series and the role-playing genre, it’s suggested to give this game a chance and enjoy playing it.
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Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a worthy sequel to its predecessor, aiming to carve out a respectable place in the Metroidvania genre by precisely and appropriately blending visuals and sounds, alongside delivering an excellent story and enjoyable, engaging gameplay.
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Freedom Wars Remastered is a commendable effort to make this unique title accessible on modern platforms. The game now offers smoother performance and improved controls, delivering its engaging gameplay more effectively. Despite shortcomings in variety and loading times, it remains a valuable experience.
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The third expansion of Atomic Heart, while failing to provide answers to all the unanswered questions, successfully delivers an engaging story, improved gameplay, and well-designed levels. The combat in this expansion is highly exciting thanks to the addition of new tools, and exploring the dark depths of the ocean is a delight due to the well-crafted level design. However, its excessively short length and once again leaving the story unfinished can be somewhat disappointing.
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Sonic X Shadow Generations is a collection that is remembered as a memorable and enjoyable collection for Sonic fans. There are some negative points, such as repetitive stages and a superficial story, but it is still worth playing and fans of the exciting world of the lovable hedgehog will adore it.
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Hironobu Sakaguchi has successfully developed a beautiful classic turn-based RPG with Fantasian Neo Dimension. You're looking at a truly stunning piece of work in every aspect. A story that will keep you engaged for around 40 hours and battles whose variety doesn't diminish the fun. If you're a fan of the RPG genre and Final Fantasy, we highly recommend adding this game to your list.
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"If you're a fan of survival games and looking for a challenging title with a realistic survival system, you will feel right at home with green hell. Its survival system is very deep and extensive, and even on the lowest difficulty settings, it will challenge players. However, it's important to note that the next-gen version of this game suffers from low frame rates, frequent frame drops, and inconsistent controls. Therefore, if possible, it's recommended to experience this title on a PC platform."
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Remaking Until Dawn by focusing on things that didn't need much change and ignoring things that could have improved the experience, like character animation, is a missed opportunity and can only be an excuse to re-experience one of the best games in this genre.
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Spirit of the Samurai brought a fresh and engaging theme to the gaming world by employing a stop-motion art style and a combo customization system. However, the lack of polish in some of the game's mechanics made the experience somewhat annoying and its high potential was largely lost.
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The remastered collection of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2, like a distant and dim memory of a glorious era, has only managed to revive shadows of its former grandeur. This collection, with all its technical and graphical shortcomings, reminds us that even legends cannot withstand the passage of time. In a world where games like Darksiders have succeeded in reviving the dark and complex spirit of this franchise, the absence of Legacy of Kain remains profoundly felt.
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The Lake House expansion pack is overall a more valuable work than Night Springs. Although even Lake House has its shortcomings, the lack of answers to some questions raised in the original version and the excessive focus on Control are among the things that overshadow the game's positive points, including the fear and horror it offers.
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Despite its technical shortcomings, Bleak Faith: Forsaken offers a unique experience and a memorable world that, while adhering to the unwritten rules of Soulslike games, is not afraid to play with the formula of this genre.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio is a true masterpiece. Its rich and unparalleled story and narrative reflect the deepest issues of society and the world through the lens of fantasy, leaving a lasting impression with unforgettable characters. While its gameplay structure bears similarities to the company’s previous works, it significantly evolves this foundation to ultimately achieve a flawless formula. Finally, its stunning art style, extraordinary music, and exceptional sound design serve as the final pieces of the puzzle, completing this masterpiece.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has been released after a four-year hiatus and has finally regained its usual standing. While the game has minor issues in storytelling and some technical problems, its updated gameplay experience, lovable new characters, exciting multiplayer modes, and classic Zombies section undoubtedly enhance its overall value.
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Diablo IV, despite its strong gameplay and stunning design, suffers from clear shortcomings in its storytelling and the variety of its endgame content. An incomplete narrative and unresolved endings, combined with questionable monetization decisions, leave players with an unfinished experience. However, the Vessel of Hatred expansion, featuring content such as the Dark Citadel and the Spiritborn class, offers a glimmer of hope for the game’s future. Although the expansion’s narrative still grapples with the same issues as before, its innovations suggest that Blizzard has the potential to change course.
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