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Star Renegades

"The sounds and animation make combat impactful and rewarding even after hours of play."

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Port Royale 4

"If you're able to look beyond the combat-related shortcomings, this is the kind of game that keeps you up playing deep into the night."

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Mafia: Definitive Edition

"What you've got here is a relatively straight recreation of the original, constructed with new assets in a new engine, but not much more."

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WWE 2K Battlegrounds

"Despite some variety, it's just not that fun to play, nor does it help that there are lots of minor bugs to grapple with."

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Tennis World Tour 2

"If Big Ant Studios was to try for a third time, I really hope the gameplay takes a bigger leap than it has here."

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Hades

"If you like the roguelite genre, Hades is an excellent proposition, and of course, if you're a fan of Supergiant Games, it's mandatory."

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The Sims 4: Star Wars Journey to Batuu

"It's an interesting addition for Star Wars fans given the various Easter eggs linked to the saga, yet this expansion didn't always live up to my expectations."

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The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon

"It doesn't feel too bolted on, and instead adds more of the same good stuff that we all liked in the original."

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Spelunky 2

"Spelunky 2 brings just the right amount of innovation to make the familiar feel new, yet it retains the brilliance of the original in all the right places."

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Crysis Remastered

"Gameplay variation leads to some of the best moments in Crysis and the controls are somewhat approved in the console versions."

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Spellbreak

"Spellbreak is a great battle royale for casual players looking to have fun. The unique combat mechanics based around elements make for highly enjoyable gameplay."

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Super Mario 3D All Stars

"They pushed the boundaries of the platforming genre in their own way and remain fun to play despite being released several console generations ago."

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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

"As soon as it all falls into place and you finally realise what is about to unfold in front of your eyes, you'll appreciate this wonderful journey all the more."

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Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

"In short, it's not quite the triumphant return that this underrated adventure undoubtedly deserved."

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eFootball PES 2021

"If the update lacks a bit in terms of content, the gameplay definitely makes up for it."

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker (PS4)

"The story was a bit generic and the technical issues somewhat frustrating, however, looking beyond that, I enjoyed the rest of my quest."

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Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time

"Whether you play Battle Through Time on a PS4 Pro or on your iPhone, it's a handsome game that captures the essence of the cartoon TV series in the best possible way."

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Wintermoor Tactics Club

"Wintermoor Tactics Club turned out to be one the most delightful indie titles I have played this year."

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Super Bomberman R Online

"Like Tetris 99 and Fall Guys before it, SBRO proves just how adaptable the battle royale concept is."

0

NBA 2K21

"It would hold up a bit better were it not for the microtransactions, which have been shoehorned in everywhere."

0

Tell Me Why

"I really appreciated the three-episode formula, as it concentrates the experience without diluting things too much."

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Ary and the Secret of Seasons

"It's a great beginners action-adventure RPG, ideal for younger players looking to experience the genre."

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Marvel's Avengers

"It delivers one of the best stories of this generation, one that can keep up with the most iconic storylines in the Marvel universe."

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Niche

"Niche is a game you can easily pick up whenever and play for as little or long as you want - now it's portable it makes the replay value of Niche even more attractive."

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Control: AWE

"If you're a fan of Alan Wake and Control, it's worth picking up, but if you never played Alan Wake, you're better off sitting this one out."

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2

"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is good. It may not be great, or anything crazy, especially not compared to many of the best remakes that have graced us over the past two years, but as a sports game, it is balanced, easily accessible, and fun."

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WRC 9

"It's a really good game that mixes WRC 7 with WRC 8 and peppers it with a little bit of Richard Burns Rally to create a really tasty main course."

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Iron Harvest

"Overall, King Art has provided rock-solid gameplay, despite its lack of experience with the genre."

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Crusader Kings III

"Crusader Kings III manages to create player-driven stories and emergent moments like no other."

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Struggling

"Struggling is a creepy, physics-based platformer designed to test the mental resolve of its subjects."

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Tell Me Why - Episode One

"Tell Me Why has turned out to be a fascinating game: it touches delicate topics with great elegance and it's difficult not to be enthralled by the exciting story of Ronan twins."

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Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions

"Rise of New Champions doesn't work as a pure football game, even in arcade terms, but it works as a football game based on the Tsubasa animé."

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Wasteland 3

"The story is great and the combat is spot on with interesting tactical elements and a narrative where choice seems to make a genuine impact."

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Godhood

"Godhood is fun. Having the power to create a religion in a way that suits you is great."

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Project CARS 3

"The cars look fantastic, the surroundings look great, and the wet surfaces made my jaw drop to the floor."

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Spiritfarer

"It definitely has the potential to make a big impression, if you take the necessary time to explore the characters and their world."

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Remnant: From the Ashes - Subject 2923

"This final expansion is a sure-fire way to wrap things up in a manner that will please returning fans."

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PGA Tour 2K21

"It will please both those who are looking for a more arcadey experience and those who want a pure simulation."

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Peaky Blinders: Mastermind

"Peaky Blinders fans will enjoy themselves, yet Mastermind is recommended to anyone who enjoys a good puzzle game."

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Battletoads

"Battletoads might just end up being one of the best titles to come out of an Xbox Game Studio this year."

0

Risk of Rain 2

"It's one of the best shooters of the year, and unless you're allergic to roguelikes, consider this a firm recommendation."

0

Mortal Shell

"A knockout first release for Cold Symmetry that's able to embrace what made the Souls series so special, whilst successfully bringing its own original ideas."

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Microsoft Flight Simulator

"Microsoft Flight Simulator is an extraordinary game that looks to the next-generation a few months before the release of the new consoles."

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Onward (Oculus Quest)

"Onward is a must-buy for Quest owners who have a taste for tactical shooters."

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Fight Crab

"The design is brilliantly nostalgic, the combat is unique, and the world is so strange and wacky, sometimes it is difficult not to have a chuckle when you see a crab wielding a sawn-off."

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Hyper Scape

"If the teams jousting are good enough, it looks less like a standard firefight, and more like a futuristic Harry Potter duel."

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What Happened

"You can tell this was a labour of love, but possibly their biggest mistake was trying to deal with too much."

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Total War Saga: Troy

"Some of the new additions, especially the new resource system, should probably be included in future Total War games."

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Hearthstone: Scholomance Academy

"It's hard to see what the meta-game will look like in a few weeks, but for now, Scholomance Academy stands as one of the better recent expansions."

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Fast & Furious Crossroads

"There is no doubt in my mind that Fast & Furious Crossroads is the worst game of the year so far. Don't touch it, not even with a dipstick."