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Two Point Campus is the sequel to Two Point Studios' hit game, Two Point Hospital. Players will have to manage their own university campus, from providing dormitories and bathrooms to offering courses and events for students. There are 17 courses included in the game, as well as a range of humorous characters and customisation options for the campus.
What we like:
Balance of management and creativity
Plenty of variety in courses
Humorous characters and dialogue
Customisable buildings
Streamlined micromanagement aspects from previous game
What could be improved:
Repetition of tannoy voice lines can occur occasionally
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F1 Manager 22 is a fantastic new Formula 1 management game from Frontier Developments. You can choose any of the 10 current teams and set your own targets and objectives, manage your drivers, staff and facilities, micromanage the race weekend and much more. With realistic audio from drivers and engineers and plenty of depth to explore, F1 Manager 22 is sure to be a hit with strategy and management game fans!
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The intense world of Formula 1® comes alive for a new season in F1® Manager 2023. 23 races, six F1® Sprint events, new cars, new circuits including the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, new drivers, new challenges… Your legacy begins here.
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Arcade Paradise is a story-driven game that lets you renovate a rundown laundromat and turn it into a local hit arcade. Unlock 30+ individual arcade titles, mostly based on classic arcade hits, and upgrade your arcade to attract more patrons. Enjoy the underlying element of familial strife, while completing maintenance tasks like picking up trash and unclogging the toilet.
What we like:
Variety of arcade games
Well-paced upgrade loop
Interesting story elements
Mini-game style maintenance tasks
What could be improved:
Can be grindy
Time limit restricts how much you can play the games
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Yes, Your Grace is a captivating kingdom management game where you make tough decisions as King Eryk. Inspired by Slavic folklore, this RPG brings you a world of monsters, arcane practices, and quirky characters. Can you keep your people happy in this challenging medieval adventure?
What we like:
Enjoyable story with multiple endings
Excellent writing
Beautiful soundtracks
Outstanding pixel art
What could be improved:
No manual save (you'll have to finish the day to auto save)
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Cult of the Lamb is an eerie triumph of dungeon crawling and society-building. As the titular Lamb, your job is to gather devotees to worship an imprisoned elder-god and defeat four heretic bishops. You will wield a randomly chosen weapon and uncover tarot cards to power up. You need to manage your cult, keep them faithful and make sure they are fed, cleaned, housed and preached to.
What we like:
Unique two part gameplay with dungeon crawler and cult management simulator elements
Darkly cute art style
Sharp gameplay
No choice in weapons or power ups for each run so no two runs are ever the same
What could be improved:
Short time limit in labyrinths to ensure that dead bodies are buried and prayers offered or risk dissent among followers
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Lemon Cake is a charming indie bakery management game where you bring an old bakery back to life with the help of a friendly ghost. From growing your ingredients to baking over 40 mouth-watering pastries, you'll have fun juggling orders, keeping customers happy, and managing your daily menu for bonuses. With adorable art style, cute animal characters, and fun features like a cat cafe and greenhouse, this is a game that will keep you entertained for hours!
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Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator is a thoughtful, intelligent crafting title that offers a deeply-robust gameplay experience. Players take on the role of an alchemist in Medieval times, gathering herbs for recipes, forming bonds with merchants and experimenting with potion combinations to create the Philosopher's Stone. Interacting with ingredients to see what combinations are most effective is at the heart of the crafting system and failure is rewarded as players learn from their mistakes.
What we like:
Unique crafting system
No punishment for failure
Thoughtful and intelligent game design
Visually appealing artistry and cozy atmosphere
What could be improved:
Limited access to ingredients due to limited resources and money-management
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APICO is the latest game in the sims genre, combining elements from Stardew Valley, Graveyard Keeper and Animal Crossing. Join your grandfather's beekeeping business on an island and craft, build and breed bees to discover extinct species. Experience a chilled adventure as you create your own unique world.
What we like:
Crafting and building features are easy to pick up on
Chilled experience which allows you to complete the game at your own pace
Incorporates science into fun gameplay
What could be improved:
Initial NPCs lack personality compared to similar games
Tasks can be time consuming once you have a rhythm going
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Take the helm in Football Manager 2024 and lead your team to glory! Dive into the most realistic football universe, strategize your way to the top with improved gameplay, and enjoy the thrill of a new level of immersion. Your football story awaits – are you ready to leave your mark?