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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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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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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
The Last of Us Part II is a stunning capstone to this console generation, a technical and design marvel that improves upon every aspect of the original game. Featuring lush post-apocalyptic environments, puzzles, stealthy combat and dynamic, cinematic encounters, the game is an intense journey of exploration and survival. With its well-executed plot and poignant moments of humanity, The Last of Us Part II is sure to captivate players with its gripping story.
What we like:
Stunning graphics
Immersive environments
Dynamic puzzles
Intense stealth combat
Cinematic encounters
Well-executed plot with poignant moments of humanity
What could be improved:
Plot relies heavily on coincidence
Some points-of-no-return are poorly signposted
Clumsy save system for replaying chapters
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Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition (2024)
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Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K 60 fps with improved graphics and audio, a new speedrun mode, updated achievements, and an exclusive anniversary gallery.
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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.
Get ready to lead a gang of unique characters through a gripping story-driven tactical adventure in the Wild West. With stunning environments and countless ways to overcome obstacles, Desperados III offers a clean and satisfying stealth-strategy gameplay that rewards experimentation and strategic thinking. Explore the liberty to choose multiple paths and approaches to each situation while you plan your moves carefully.
What we like:
Clean and satisfying stealth-strategy gameplay
Multiple ways to approach each situation
Good level design
Fun characters with unique abilities
Wild West setting adds a unique twist to the genre
What could be improved:
Frequent need for quick saving and loading( if you are like me )
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.
