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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (2020)

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Nintendo Switch

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a spin-off of Breath of the Wild and takes place in the same world. You play as one of the various characters from Breath of the Wild and fight on huge battlefields against enemies to capture bases and win. Combat has been improved, with many ways to reveal enemy weak points, Flurry Rush mechanic, stasis spells and magic rods.

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What we like:
  • Improved combat flow
  • Unique combat skills for each character
  • Context-sensitive element bonuses
  • Excellent visuals
  • Rich story
  • Great music
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Frame rate issues when playing while undocked
  • Busy visuals can be overwhelming
  • Divine beast battles can be difficult to follow

  • hack-and-slash
  • battle
  • combat
  • boss
  • fight
  • combo
  • narrative
  • action
  • spin-off
  • cooperative
  • split-screen
  • open-world
  • war
  • boss-fight
  • story

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Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan (2021)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4

Embark on a vibrant journey with Rainbow Billy to restore color to a whimsical world. Engage in unique battles, solve clever puzzles, and befriend over 60 lovable creatures. This heartwarming RPG offers more than just gameplay; it's an adventure of empathy and growth, wrapped in a charming 1950's cartoon-style graphics.

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What we like:
  • Unique and engaging gameplay
  • A blend of puzzle-solving and friendly battles
  • Over 60 unique creatures to befriend
  • Beautiful 1950's cartoon-style graphics
  • Heartwarming story about empathy and growth
What could be improved:
  • Some may find the game too short
  • Repetitive gameplay

  • platform
  • battle
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • puzzle
  • combat
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • colourful
  • rhythm
  • underwater
  • near-open-world
  • challenging
  • card
  • imp

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Unto The End (2020)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Unto The End is a challenging combat adventure game in the style of a cinematic platformer. The story is simple: get home to your family. Master read-react combat in intense sword fights. Spot opportunities to trade and use items. An adventure told through your actions, how will you make it home?

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  • combat
  • fight
  • platform
  • souls
  • 2d
  • challenging
  • exploration
  • survival
  • difficult
  • swordplay
  • battle
  • crafting
  • cinematic
  • adventure
  • trial-and-error

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Star Trek: Legends (2021)

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early access IOS iPhone Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS

Engage in an epic storyline for control of the mysterious Nexus and the fate of the universe as players step into the role of their favorite Star Trek heroes and villains in the hit franchise's official team-based RPG.


  • battle
  • space
  • combat
  • rpg
  • simulation
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • shooter
  • sci-fi
  • adventure
  • action
  • cooperative
  • card
  • real-time
  • cover

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The Falconeer: Warrior Edition (2021)

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Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

The Falconeer: Warrior Edition includes the fully updated game, plus 'The Hunter' DLC, adding a new player class with a flyable Ormir dragon and a set of pyro pot guided rockets, and the new 'Edge of the World' DLC, containing 3 additional side quests and new boss encounters. Experience the free-flying escapism of flying a giant warbird across a stunning open world. Discover a vast oceanic world filled with lost myths and breathtaking landscapes. Soar above the clouds and engage in spectacular aerial dogfights. Join and support your faction, taking on missions that may change the fate of your comrades as well as your own.

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  • combat
  • pirates
  • discovery
  • flight
  • open-world
  • mystery
  • fantasy
  • narrative
  • boss
  • fight
  • shooter

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Funko Fusion (2024)

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PC Windows j Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One

Experience a festival of fandom like never before in Funko Fusion! Play through iconic worlds and mashup characters inspired by some of your favorite franchises in an action-adventure game with uniquely authentic, irreverent humor from the creative minds of 10:10 Games.


  • tps
  • action-adventure
  • collectathon
  • cinematic
  • third-person
  • memes
  • nonlinear
  • cooperative
  • combat
  • puzzle
  • boss-fight
  • funny
  • boss
  • character
  • comedy

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ASTRAL CHAIN (2019)

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Nintendo Switch

Astral Chain is an action-packed cyberpunk adventure game that sees you control twin police officers fighting against Chimera aliens with the help of Legion, living weapons. With five possible Legions to choose from, the game offers a diverse combat system that requires strategic decision-making. The game also includes interesting detective-like gameplay, exploring the Ark and talking to people. The game's stunning visuals, anime-style story, and immersive music make for an enjoyable experience.

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What we like:
  • Exciting combat system
  • Interesting detective-like gameplay with exploration that doesn't feel like a chore
  • Immersive anime-style story
  • Stunning visuals
  • Thrilling challenge during battles and enemy encounters
What could be improved:
  • Requires a learning curve to coordinate between the character and the Legion
  • Camera can sometimes be disobedient during combat
  • Enemy design not always imaginative
  • A lot of button combinations to remember
  • Remembering which Legion to use in specific puzzles

  • anime
  • detective
  • combat
  • action
  • combo
  • fight
  • battle
  • crime
  • non-combat
  • platform
  • puzzle
  • boss-fight
  • skill
  • narrative
  • exploration

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Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Embark on an adventure to save your hometown in Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key. Explore new areas with a group of 11 party members and discover the Code of the Universe and unravel the mysteries of alchemy with the Key system. Plus, the Digital Deluxe Edition includes 22 costumes and 100,000 Gems, while the Season Pass offers even more content. Don't miss out!


What we like:
  • First open-world Atelier game
  • Best combat in the series
  • Fun exploration
  • Culmination of the story from previous games
  • Huge and varied skill tree
What could be improved:
  • Disappointing story
  • Minimalist UI with missing basic elements
  • Lack of character development
  • Not much emotional hook
  • Poor localization and translation

  • japanese
  • crafting
  • rpg
  • combat
  • jrpg
  • battle
  • turn-based
  • adventure
  • exploration
  • skill
  • real-time
  • cute
  • fight
  • combo

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TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK Expedition (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

Battle and explore as courageous Autobot, Bumblebee, in an exciting action adventure to stop his nemesis, Mandroid, from becoming the ultimate evil cyborg.

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  • robots
  • combat
  • open-world
  • family-friendly
  • boss-fight
  • vehicle
  • cartoony
  • action-adventure
  • adventure
  • sorts
  • action
  • mini
  • 3d
  • single-player
  • mech

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Batmana: Arkham Knight (2015)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

In Batman: Arkham Knight, you'll experience the ultimate Batman adventure. Unleash your inner Caped Crusader, soar across Gotham's skyline, and topple super villains in your iconic Batmobile. Get lost in a compelling story, immerse yourself in a stunningly realistic Gotham City, and enjoy enhanced gameplay features. This explosive finale to the Arkham trilogy is a must-play for every Batman fan.

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What we like:
  • Immersive and detailed Gotham City
  • Engaging and complex story
  • Stunning graphics and excellent voice acting
  • Addictive gameplay with improved stealth mechanics
  • Batmobile integration for a more dynamic experience
What could be improved:
  • Forced use of the Batmobile in certain segments
  • Batmobile controls clunky
  • Controversial use of Denuvo anti-tamper software

  • superhero
  • tanks
  • vehicle
  • stealth
  • villain
  • open-world
  • combat
  • driving
  • fight
  • detective
  • narrative
  • battle
  • puzzle
  • story
  • combo

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