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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.
Pros:
Intricately designed levels with interconnecting marvels
Accessible gameplay
Emotional and complex story integrated into missions
Stunning visuals
Persistent shortcuts for easy level navigation
Cons:
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.
Pros:
Atmospheric experience
Beautiful visuals
Impressive open arenas
Puzzles just on the edge of cogency
Entertaining distractions throughout cities
Cons:
Unpredictable guard AI can cause frustration and difficulty progression through levels
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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.
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.
Pros:
Cleaned-up visuals
Faithful recreation of original gameplay
Complex puzzles
Innovative narrative tie-in to gameplay
Plenty of running gags and surprises
Hilarious comedy
Cons:
Humor may not be everyone's cup of tea
May not make sense to those who haven't played Metal Gear on NES
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.
Pros:
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
Cons:
Frequent need for quick saving and loading( if you are like me )
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In the haunting world of GYLT, you'll face your deepest fears while solving intricate puzzles. Search for your missing cousin in a twisted town, hiding from or outsmarting terrifying creatures. With a gripping story and a chilling soundtrack, this game will keep you on edge, making you question reality.
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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.
Pros:
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
Cons:
Storyline not particularly deep or engaging for veteran players of the series
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Experience the thrilling conclusion of Lara's origin story in Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition. Master an unforgiving jungle, explore underwater tunnels, and unleash chaos on your enemies. Conquer terrifying tombs with advanced traversal skills and uncover a hidden city. With the base game and all DLC included, this is the ultimate way to become the Tomb Raider you're destined to be. Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?
Dishonored 2 is an immersive, story-driven stealth game set in the sun-baked city of Karnaca. Players can choose to play as either Corvo Attano or Emily Kaldwin, and use supernatural abilities, physical prowess, and sneaky tactics to explore the city's multi-layered playgrounds and progress through the game's missions.
In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, you are the one-armed wolf protagonist, tasked with fighting off demonic roosters, drunken ogres and other foes in a purgatory-like world. You will need to use your grappling hook and stealth skills to survive the difficult encounters that await you.