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Stray
While Stray may offer a nice experience for cat owners, as a game it falls flat in almost every aspect. The marketing showed us what it would be like if we were a cat in a post apocalyptic setting where all the humans are dead and replaced with robots. Does it make you feel like…
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Dead Island 2
With the rocky history of development for this game I was skeptical that this would be a good game. Thankfully, it indeed is a good game. The game has more in common with the Dying Light franchise than with the first entry in the series. The game is also set in L.A. which I don’t…
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Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Remake
I did not play the original game so I can only comment on this remake. Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a puzzle platformer that shows its age however, it remains fun for bite sized play sessions. You can tell this game was originally made for a handheld since the gameplay is simple and not meant…
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Alan Wake 2
Many AAA games today feel soulless and made by committee. Alan Wake 2 bucks that trend by feeling auteur driven. The game takes risks and is by design experimental. The story is what the main draw is to this game. The gameplay is flawed but functional. The 3rd person survival horror gameplay simply is not…
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Viewfinder
Viewfinder is an indie puzzle game with a unique and sometimes mind bending central mechanic. The gameplay consists of using a camera to take pictures of the environment. You then use the pictures you have taken to manipulate the environment and solve puzzles. The game is short however, it continually changes up the formula so…
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Remnant 2
Remnant 2 is a solid sequel that improves on almost every aspect of the first game. The game consists of a randomized campaign that takes you through 3 very different worlds with loads of secrets to find. I see that this franchise is often compared to the souls franchise. While there are some elements here…
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Guilty Gear: Strive
Arc System Works knows how to make a fighting game. All of their games have amazing art styles, in depth, yet accessible combat systems and this entry in the Guilty Gear franchise is no different. If you are looking for single player modes, I recommend you play either Street Fighter 6 or any of the…
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Horizon Forbidden West
When I played the first entry in the franchise I felt gaslit. Everyone was saying Zero Dawn was an amazing game, with great gameplay, great characters and a cool world and story. I disagreed with almost all of this sentiment and it felt like a glorified Ubisoft game with flat characters and fun, yet repetitive…
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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Hellblade 2 seems like a game that prioritized graphical fidelity over telling a compelling story and providing any sort of real gameplay. I honestly struggle to even consider this a game given how much the developers take control away from the player in almost every moment. Everything that was present in the first game is…
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Venba
Venba is an interactive visual novel about family and cooking. The game is incredibly short, clocking in at no more than 90 minutes however, it succeeds as a heartfelt celebration of Indian culture and cooking. You are the daughter of two immigrants that are teaching you your grandmothers recipes. The game has a storybook like…
