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Final Fantasy VII Remake Switch 2 Review: Great Characters buried in a mid game

When reviewing Final Fantasy VII Remakes there would be tons of things we could talk about. Like the great combat system that gets dragged down but too less enemy variety, or the promising main story that ends in a confusing mess, or all those moments where the game clearly got

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Mina the Hollower Switch 2 Review: Zelda + Elden Ring = A damn good time

In 2014 a small Indie Team with the Name Yacht Club Games released Shovel Knight. A classic Action Platformer that took over the Indie world by storm. Now they are back again with their new game, Mina the Hollower, a mix between 2d Zelda and Elden Ring. Just like with

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Pragmata Switch 2 Review: A Deeply Emotional Adventure

Capcom is known for taking good care of their Franchises. Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter all get very good games very often. However lately Capcom also dares to give new IPs a try. Pragmata is such a try and after years of development it's finally here

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Diablo IV Lord of Hatred Review: Blizzard best Story since The Frozen Throne

Earlier this year I played Diablo 4 and its expansion Vessel of Hatred for the first time and it left me confused and conflicted. A setup with so much potential and yet it was so poorly executed. But I'm happy to report that Lord of Hatred learns from

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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review: Love at third sight

I must admit when I first saw Tomodachi life on the 3ds I had zero interest in the game. When the successor for the switch showed up at a Nintendo Direct I laughed at it and thought “who's gonna play this?” well turns out I'm the

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Öoo Review: Good games don't need to be long

Nowadays most games are made to be long and most of them really overstay their welcome. Öoo is a short and sweet puzzle Metroidbrainia that has simple mechanics and evolves a whole game around it in a masterful way. Inspiring Gamedesign It's really hard to talk about Öoo

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Review: The most magical Mario Game of all Time

I love Mario games and have played almost every mainline title. All of them are excellent but only a few reach the level that Wonders does. I would even go so far and say, if you take off your nostalgia glasses, then Super Mario Bros. Wonder might be the best

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Pokopia Review: The Systemseller no one expected

When Pokopia was first shown it looked like a cute and fun spinoff. Knowing that the game was made from the people behind Dragon Quest Builders did got me excited, however I never in a million years expected that Pokopia would become a GotY contender and possibly my favorite Switch

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Resident Evil Requiem Review Switch 2: Two Games in One

At this point I would call myself a Resident Evil Fan. I enjoyed each of the new entries since the comeback with Resident Evil 7. Each game offered a very different approach from intense slow paced horror to pure action. Resident Evil Requiem now tries to combine both approaches and

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Neva Review: The Art of Video Games

Today I didn't feel like playing anything huge or complex and instead wanted a short and cozy experience. After a hint from my wife I picked Neva and expected a relaxing journey through a beautiful world. What I got instead was an emotional rollercoaster that I won'

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Resident Evil 4 Remake Review: Simply a real Videogame!

In the last ten years I slowly became a Resident Evil Fan, but for some reason I never played the original Resident Evil 4 or the Remake. Now only weeks before Resident Evil Requiem I decided it's time to finally play this legendary game. For many it'

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Diablo IV Review: A Game that lost its Vision

I firmly believe that behind every good game there is at least one person with a clear vision. This vision can be an addictive gameplay loop, a new groundbreaking idea or an emotional story. But what happens when a game during development changes this vision or comprises it to appeal

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Lies of P Review: A Surprising Competent Souslike

A South Korea studio makes a dark version of Pinocchio and turns it into a Soulslike game, can that work? Round8 Studio shows with Lies of P that this weird mix can turn into a great game, but in the end it still falls short of true greatness. A Familiar

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Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Review: Graphics without Gameplay

I have a confession to make, I was never a huge Metroid fan. I played a few Metroid games before. I did overall enjoy my time with Metroid Prime 1 and Metroid Dread, but with neither I fell in love. Still I was very excited to play Metroid Prime 4.

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Kirby Air Riders Review: A Game Design Masterclass

On paper, Kirby Air Riders sounds way too simple to be fun. A racing game where you speed automatically and have only two button controls? But the more you play the game the more you realize that Kirby Air Riders is an incredible genre mash up with a lot of

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Super Mario Galaxy 2 Review: The perfect mix of new and old

A few weeks ago I reviewed Super Mario Galaxy 1 and left overall unimpressed. So I didn't really expect much going into Super Mario Galaxy 2, but the second trip through the galaxy managed to surprise me with endless creativity and perfect polish. Building on a Solid Foundation

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A Review – Good Systems, bad game?

Pokémon Legends Arceus in 2022 brought me back into my childhood and gave me the feeling of being a Pokémon Trainer. On paper Legends Z-A sounds like a step up from Arceus and yet the feeling wasn't there for me. Let us explore together why. Legends Z-A the

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Battlefield 6 Review: The Best Casual Shooter Out There

We live in a time where shooters are either battle royale style or team based e-sports games. It's all about metas and a good kill/death ratio. Battlefield 6 is very different. It feels like a blast from the past in a modern style and it's

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Super Mario Galaxy Review – Not Every Classic Ages Well

Playing Mario 64 and Sunshine is one of my favorite childhood memories, but I never played Super Mario Galaxy. So I was very excited to experience it for the first time. Many describe Super Mario Galaxy as the best 3d Mario, sadly my experience was a very different one. A

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Hades 2 Review: More is not always better

When Hades released in 2020 it was my Game of the Year. For me Supergiant Games nailed it and created a Masterpiece of a Roguelike. It was a tight experience and executed in a flawless way. Hades 2 now is bigger in every way, yet I can't help

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Hollow Knight Silksong Review: The best sequel you will ever play

When Hollow Knight released on the Nintendo Switch in 2018 it was a surprise hit for me. Like no other game before Team Cherry managed to give me Dark Souls vibes in a 2D Metroidvania while still having its own identity. Seven years have passed and Silksong has become almost

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Donkey Kong Bananza Review: A Blockbuster for the Whole Family

I’m not gonna lie when I first heard that we wouldn’t get a 3D Mario but instead a 3D Donkey Kong game I felt kinda disappointed. The first gameplay also didn’t really amaze me. It just looked very chaotic and messy. But after playing the game myself

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Infinity Nikki Review- A Cozy Genre Mix That Shouldn’t Work, but Does

If you had told me a year ago that my new daily game for the next 9 months would be a mix between Zelda and Genshin about a girl who collects outfits and dresses I probably would have laughed and called you crazy. But that’s exactly what Infinity Nikki

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - An Outstanding Story Wrapped in a Solid Game

Expedition 33 is so far the hardest review to write for me. There is so much good and bad I want to say about this game. So many highs and lows. But in the end stands an unforgettable experience despite all of its flaws. Off to a Rocky Start The

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Blue Prince Review: A Masterpiece with many Layers

I’m not gonna lie, my first few hours with Blue Prince were quite disappointing. But with time I uncovered more and more about the secrets of Mt. Holly and could see all the layers that make Blue Prince a game like no other. The Problem with too High Expectations