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In Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, you'll lead a supernatural pirate crew on a thrilling treasure hunt. Use their unique abilities to outsmart enemies and infiltrate fortresses. With time-manipulating powers and strategic choices, you'll become a mastermind in this vibrant, pirate-themed stealth strategy game. Uncover backstories, explore exotic islands, and plot your own path in this epic adventure.
What we like:
Well-structured, challenging levels
Unique character abilities
Inventive, well-paced gameplay
Engaging story and characters
Non-linear gameplay allows for strategic choices
What could be improved:
Slow character progression
Simple, unchallenging non-combat scenarios
Limited use of time manipulation at higher difficulty levels
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Agent 47 and Lucas Grey are on a mission to tie up loose ends while Diana Burnwood discovers her past. Players can solve mysteries, manipulate the end results of investigations, and eliminate targets in creative ways.
What we like:
Intricately designed levels with interconnecting marvels
Accessible gameplay
Emotional and complex story integrated into missions
Stunning visuals
Persistent shortcuts for easy level navigation
What could be improved:
Last mission might not be what some players want
Complexity of levels not as immediately noticeable as other favorites in the series
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A Plague Tale: Requiem is a heart-pounding, linear narrative game that takes place six months after the events of the first game. You'll be tasked with dealing with an encroaching sickness and endless waves of ravenous rats in a world of death and decay. You'll need to use methodical stealth, puzzles, and special abilities to progress, all while witnessing beautiful moments of resilience in a twisted oak amidst the putrescence.
What we like:
Atmospheric experience
Beautiful visuals
Impressive open arenas
Puzzles just on the edge of cogency
Entertaining distractions throughout cities
What could be improved:
Unpredictable guard AI can cause frustration and difficulty progression through levels
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Sniper Elite 5 is an action-packed game that puts players in the shoes of sharpshooter Karl Fairburne as he fights alongside the French Resistance against the Axis forces. You will explore a pseudo-open world while completing main objectives and side missions, as well as tackling unique kill missions with various weapons and playstyles. With 118 medals to attain, 47 campaign/survival ribbons, 56 multiplayer ribbons and an invasion mode, Sniper Elite 5 offers plenty of content for completionists.
What we like:
Vast array of content
Immersive pseudo-open world environment
Engaging storyline with cinematic cutscenes
Varied playstyles with different weapons and difficulty settings
Four PvP modes to choose from
What could be improved:
Storyline not particularly deep or engaging for veteran players of the series
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Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination brings together the best of HITMAN, HITMAN 2 and HITMAN 3 including the main campaign, contract mode, escalations, elusive target arcades and the roguelike inspired game mode HITMAN: Freelancer.
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Death Stranding is a unique title that blends traditional gameplay tropes with imaginative innovations and tells the story of protagonist Sam Porter Bridges as a courier across a devastated United States. With celebrity appearances and intriguing trailers, it piqued the interest of both critics and gamers alike.
What we like:
Memorable moments
Organic choices
Beautiful visuals and soundtrack
Plot that takes effort to get invested in but pays off eventually
Realistic motion capture performances from celebrities
What could be improved:
Monotonous nature at times due to being mostly delivery focused
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Embark on an incredible journey with Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok and explore a gorgeously realized fantasy realm. Uncover secrets, solve puzzles, engage in intense battles and uncover powerful new abilities as you progress through this exciting storyline.
What we like:
Incredible visuals
Deep and satisfying storyline
New skills and abilities to discover
Complex yet thrilling raids
Satisfying puzzles throughout the game world
What could be improved:
Streamlined gear system may not appeal to some players
Lack of dragons compared to other fantasy properties
Step into the shoes of the 'one-armed wolf' in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, a thrilling journey set in 1500s Sengoku Japan. Engage in fluid combat, master stealth, and use deadly prosthetics to protect a young lord. With an ingeniously designed world and a skill-based gameplay, this game is a test of your honor and vengeance.
UnMetal is an all-new parody of Metal Gear, the first game in Hideo Kojima's famous franchise. It recreates the experience of playing the original game while adding unique puzzles, fresh mechanics, and thrilling boss fights. The narrative ties into the gameplay in an innovative way and there are plenty of running gags and surprises along the way.
What we like:
Cleaned-up visuals
Faithful recreation of original gameplay
Complex puzzles
Innovative narrative tie-in to gameplay
Plenty of running gags and surprises
Hilarious comedy
What could be improved:
Humor may not be everyone's cup of tea
May not make sense to those who haven't played Metal Gear on NES
Untitled Goose Game is a puzzle-stealth hybrid game where you take the role of an annoying waterfowl and cause mischief around a quintessential English village. Complete tasks, unlock access to more of the town and elicit reactions from villagers with your avian antics. Enjoy waddling around, a minimalistic UI and a bold art style for an experience full of charm and fun.
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