LucasArts managed to correct the very few flaws of the first remake of the saga released in 2009, for a result now close from perfection.

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For any attempt at a sequel, Citizen Sleeper 2 now stands as a benchmark. It passionately builds upon the elements that made its predecessor a success—sharp storytelling, dice-based gameplay, and a unique audiovisual atmosphere—while introducing numerous innovations that expand its scope. Filled with tension and tough choices, thanks to a narrative driven by brilliant writing, Citizen Sleeper 2 particularly excels in its gameplay, which is deeper, bolder, and less forgiving. So much so that, beyond its well-earned status as a narrative RPG, we might be tempted to label it with a touch of survival, which suits it well. The meticulous mind might regret a certain lack of clarity regarding the potential consequences of some decisions and a slight overload of simultaneous quests. However, these minor flaws are far from enough to prevent Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector from being a great experience for discerning players who enjoy a bit of reading—provided you understand English (at least for now).

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Poor-looking and sometimes a bit slow, the game is still a singular FPS, enlightened by a deliciously squalid atmosphere.

For FIFA 11, EA Sports has merely refined its gameplay […] It's nowadays the reference of soccer simulation, but it shall be careful not to rest on its laurels.

For FIFA 11, EA Sports has merely refined its gameplay […] It's nowadays the reference of soccer simulation, but it shall be careful not to rest on its laurels.

Dispatch now stands as the benchmark episodic narrative game — a new reference point for what the genre can do best. A superb art direction, dynamic staging, and a strong cast elevate the experience, delivering a superhero story that may be fairly classic, but is filled with heart. What truly stands out, however, is its ability to add a management gameplay layer that blends seamlessly and meaningfully into the adventure.

No doubt, Rock Band 3 is the new reference in the musical game gender. With its simple gameplay and accurate in all instruments, its flexible interface and well thought career mode, it dusts off the old Rock Band 2.

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More than a reductive slot machine, Vampire Crawlers is a true roguelike deckbuilder and requires wits, reflexes, game knowledge and a taste for taking calculated risks. Building the perfect deck to wipe out skeletons by the dozen in a single turn is an absolute delight. The endless onslaught of colors, garish visual effects, loud noises and unlockables has all the pros and cons of an all-you-can-eat buffet, leaving the player satisfied and ready to burst at the seams for a very sharp price, yet also slightly nauseous after long sessions. Won't keep you from coming back for seconds, though.

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With its rock-solid controls, DeadCore Redux refreshes the original game and enhances its art direction without reinventing the wheel – a compliment and a welcome display of restraint, especially considering that other studios might have been tempted to alter the gameplay in the name of a perceived need for novelty. It's up to you to decide whether an extra level and a fresh coat of paint are enough to justify another purchase, of course, but the final result is very successful, warranting a slightly higher score. If you've never played the original, even better: a little gem of a speedrun-oriented platformer awaits you.

We've played too many sports games those last years to be wrong: Top Spin 4 is one of those masterpieces, a milestone in the sports gaming genre.

We've played too many sports games those last years to be wrong: Top Spin 4 is one of those masterpieces, a milestone in the sports gaming genre.

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A really great game, excessive and wild.

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Forza Horizon 6 is the absolute apex of the formula. If you’re already resistant to the Playground Games model, this entry won’t be the one to change your mind. But for everyone else—for anyone with even the slightest appetite for arcade racers, Japan, or open-world driving—it is an absolute must-have. It is, without question, the best game in the Forza saga. It buries the competition (which, let’s be honest, has been mediocre for years) through its sheer generosity, tramples over the corpse of monotony, and finally delivers the Japan of our dreams with insolent technical mastery. The king is back, and he’s got a mecha in his rearview mirror.

The brilliant gameplay of Street Fighter IV is still there, and with 10 new characters and more possibilities for the ancient ones, you know you will fall for it once again.

Split Fiction has the quality of holding its sprint over the duration of a half-marathon: its liveliness is impressive, its level design and gameplay ideas fascinate and push the limits right up to the very end of its adventure, without ever running out of breath. It is an intense game, one that gives a lot, with creativity stretching as far as the eye can see—at the risk of sometimes bordering on excess, though it is ultimately quite difficult to pinpoint exactly where. The idea of sharing the whole experience with a partner, then rediscovering everything with another character from a new perspective, only reinforces its sheer generosity. Split Fiction is like an excellent buffet with a myriad of amazing dishes. Don’t eat too much at once, savor its flavors and share them at your pace—you will come away fulfilled, and for once, the digestion will clearly have a taste of "I want more."

Dune: Awakening won't appeal to everyone (because it doesn't want to). Those hoping for a dense MMO, rich in interactions and massive PvE content will likely be disappointed. But those willing to get lost alone, to the slow rhythm of harvests and storms, will discover an atypical, almost poetic game. A survival without screams, without jumpscares, but with that diffuse unease, that mystical strangeness that has been the strength of Dune since 1965. Funcom delivers here a very high-flying game, sometimes frustrating, often contemplative. We'll wait and see how it evolves, because its potential is enormous. As it stands, Dune: Awakening is already an exceptional experience, especially for those who like to walk for long periods in the desert, with no other goal than to get lost there.

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