Gamer.nl's Scores

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For 3,046 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 36% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 58% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 Guild Wars 2
Lowest review score: 10 Balls of Fury
Score distribution:
3049 game reviews
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    With the pressure of the 100 days time and the randomly generated levels, The Swindle has quite some content to offer. The strong idea however, gets crossed by the unforgivingly high difficulty level and the lose controls that do not fit the quick skills a master thief should have.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Rare Replay shows other developers and publishers how you release a collection of classics in the right way: thirty games for thirty euros, including fun extra's. The collection also is a good way of getting to know Rare's portfolio. A must-have for fans and newbies.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This game would have been stronger if the world was smaller and more outspoken. But, that is just a minor thing, Everybody's Gone To The Rapture is a great game in which an interesting non-linear story is told in a unique way. Very dreamy.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Legend of Kay Anniversary does not have the charm of Jack and Daxter nor the quality of Ratchet & Clank, but after ten years it still is a fun platform game. The sword fights are quick, challenging and pretty deep, but in some ways Legend of Kay is old-fashioned.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Road to Gehenna is a nice games: the puzzles are good and the story is interesting. However, the fact that this add-on does not continue where the original game started, is a let-down.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It seemed an impossible mission: take a classic and old-fashioned series and make sure newcomers and hardcore fans are happy. With a fantastic cartoon style, awesome characters and balanced puzzles this game is better than we could have hoped for.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Twin-stick shooter Zenzizenzic offers a pure adrenaline rush with a fantastic soundtrack. Thanks to its roguelike macro-mode every game is different.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Blues and Bullets is ambitious, but messy. The design is interesting and the setting promising, but the story is based on too many cliches and unimpressive dialogues. A Crowd of Monsters have shown what it is capable of, without really persuading gamers into loving Blues and Bullets.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Victor Vran is a nice dungeon crawler with action elements, that gives its own spin on the genre. The game offers enough challenge, but because of the lack of classes and variety it does not really pay to replay this game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Angry Birds 2 shows everything that is wrong with free-to-play. The game balance is weaker, the boosters make the app pay-to-play and the independence on luck makes it impossible to play this game strategically.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Godzilla is the perfect ode to an icon from the twentieth century. However, it is not a game that you will play for days in a row. The graphics, the gameplay and the story are all very disappointing.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Cosmophony is exactly what it promises to be: a darn difficult musical shooter with a good beat. It obviously is not a game for everyone, but the low price takes care of that; it cannot really be a waste of money that way.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Director’s Cut makes puzzle game Q.U.B.E. more complete, but also harder. It is too bad the lousy story takes away all the mystery of the original.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Tembo is especially a most talked about subject because of its developer Game Freak. The makers of the Pokémon games should be able to come up with something fun? Think again, because this elephant does not offer more than standard platform action with a fun cartoon theme.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sylvio is very good at one thing: getting under your skin with a fascinating story and the constant threat of fear as sound is a mechanic in this game. Unfortunately other elements distract you in this experience and the game misses finishing touches, which is a pity for a game that finally tries something new in the horror genre.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Magic Circle is an unfinished game in which you play a game about a game that is unfinished; a satirical opinion on the games industry and community. The voice acting is spot on, the world is minimalistic but rich and the unique game mechanics and strong story are making you wonder if you are playing the game, or if the game is playing you.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This game plays safe and gets away with it for the most part. The gigantic scale and endless possibilities make this game a charming one. Unfortunately the interface is sad and the multiplayer is deserted.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Journey is the best co-op game, most subtle storytelling and the most beautiful virtual piece of art we have seen these last ten years. The PlayStation 4 compliments that. Even though the visual optimization is small, this is a diamond that does not need a lot of cleaning.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The charisma Kratos shows when expressing his deep feelings of revenge, makes God Of War 3 still a milestone in the action genre. Unfortunately the graphic update cannot hide that this testosterone shot has become a bit weak.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Many puzzle games fall short when it comes to variation, but Gunpowder blows the competition away. This highly entertaining puzzle game is a bit short, but thanks to the variation and fun levels it will make you quit after the credits, instead of before.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It does not matter from what side you look at it, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is an engaging, impressive title. The astounding storytelling, beautiful gameworld and intimate atmosphere make this game highly recommendable.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is a nice RPG and a bad MMO. The game is playable without subscriptions and it offers a lot of content to explore. Playing together with other gamers still is not really working properly. It is too bad this game does not impress, even though the development system for characters and the PvP are fun.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Either you really love Formula 1 or you like the fastest type of racing on our planet to love this new official game from Codemasters. F1 2015 is a nice drive and it has a good atmosphere, but it misses depth and a good finish to really impress.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The most important part about being a samurai in a videogame is to cut hordes of enemies into tiny, bloody little pieces. The fighting system requires you to use your brain and offer a solid foundation but the imperfect controls and small bugs keep this game from being great.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Playing soccer with cars, why not? Rocket League offers a big load of extreme and chaotic multiplayer experiences, that are really enjoyable when you have some friends over. The singleplayer, however, is too short and offers too little variation.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    LEGO Jurassic World could have been a lazy, bungled game that had just been made to lift on the success of the movie. Thankfully that is not the case. The open world is a mess, but the LEGO-charm makes up for a lot of that.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Crimewave Edition offers a lot of content. Together with the familiar intense gameplay, this game is explosive and deep at the same time. Unfortunately the things that annoyed gamers two years ago are still there and that is a real shame.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Her Story is more than just a very good example of storytelling. The idea is original, the story is fascinating and the performance is strong. Everybody finds his or her own way in this story, and for one person that way might be more beautiful than for others.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The world of Kholat is magnificent, but the promises of a cool story and memorable gaming experience do not really come true. Using the map and compass are fun, but frustration and boredom are near. Too bad, because especially the Dyatlov Pas-incident is a good subject for a game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A fresh surrounding, new characters, great action sequences and room for giving the gamer a good sense of what certain characters are about; this episode is amazing. It is too bad that it has a lot of small issues, especially as we had to wait for it for a long time.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    For the best platform games you still need to go to Nintendo. Yoshi's Woolly World might not be of the same high grade as Super Mario World, but it still is a strong run and jump adventure with an extraordinary cute look and a great co-op mode.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    As a Fallout themed management sim for short playing sessions, Fallout Shelter is a nice game to wait for the Fallout 4-release. However, as soon as you put more time in your vault, you will discover you will have to make contributions to Bethesda's vault first.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Batman: Arkham Knight is not just the best Batman-game and the best comic book game ever, the game also has one of the most fun open worlds we've ever seen in videogame history. Rocksteady perfected its formula, but did take it a bit too far with the Batmobile.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Massive Chalice tries to make the concept of Xcom better by letting you form full bloodlines. Too bad the looks and the level design are not the high quality of Xcom.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This game might be limited, but does feel like a thorough tactical sim. The space fights do not bore, and the campaign is nice and long.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ironically enough this prison game convinces with its freedom. Every element is present for a satisfying escape. It does take some patience though.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Windward puts the controls over the fun with the player, as it is more a framework than a complete video game. Only the multiplayer mode gets Windward going, which means it is not the action-filled multiplayer sandbox game that was promised.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    You Must Build a Boat does not really renew, but it does expand. Puzzling is more fun because there are constant add-ons for your boat that come with little bonuses. Other than that it is pretty similar to its predecessor.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Heroes of the Storm is the hyperactive little brother of DotA 2. Blizzard has made a fluent and accessible team game. Every match is exciting all throughout the end and we appreciate the Blizzard-nostalgia that comes with it.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The second episode of this detective game does not keep up the suspense and level of the first episode. The plot does not really unfold and just when it becomes interesting, the episode comes to an end. There is a lot of potential here, but From The Ashes does not add to the story at all.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A ballet of violence, that is what Not A Hero offers. If it works, it feels like magic, but it is too bad that the fun violent gameplay gets interrupted by slower and more boring moments.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This game is ideal for 3DS. The two games in this bundle are different enough to make them both fun to play. The gameplay is just as strong as it was on mobile phones, so we can forgive the game for being so awfully difficult at some moments.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Technobabylon is a lovely throwback to the golden days of classic adventure games with Blade Runner elements. This game might seem very science fiction, but when you look around you on an average train trip, you will understand that this game might not even be that far off reality.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Ys VI: Ark of Napisthim was a great game, in 2003 when it released in japan. Now, especially since Origin and Oath in Felghana, it feels limited and obsolete. Adol has had so many better adventures in a later stage.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tale of Tales is famous for their art meets games projects and those are not always as accessible. Sunset changes that, because you can pick it up easy. It offers a solid, clear story, without losing its power.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dungeons 2 is a colorful strategy game like Dungeon Keeper. The charming style and the mix of running ominous dungeons and raiding the world makes Dungeons 2 a solid game. The terrible jokes during the campaign however, do not do the atmosphere in this game good.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    House of Wolves offers more than The Dark Below, but it does play it safe.. Especially when it comes to gameplay, House of Wolves does not offer anything new like in the Raids. But the content injection is a great thing for diehard Destiny-players, especially the Player versus Player-types.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nintendo gives the shooter genre its own cool spin. Splatoon is highly accessible for newcomers without making things uninteresting for experiences gamers. The gameplay is quick, balanced and highly addictive, even though there are not a lot of different modes to choose from.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is almost perfect. There are a few flaws in the way and the game is not as demanding as it's predecessor, but the tsunami of content that keeps you busy is amazing. The world of the Wild Hunt is so much more than just a pretty picture.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Invisible Inc. is an exciting turn-based stealth-game in which every choice is essential. Although the game tends to be a tad repetitive after a while, the many different difficulty settings and randomly generated levels offer enough content to entertain you for tens of awesome hours.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is a special one. It is a PSP-title that came out in 2015, which combines real-time battle with dungeon crawling. It is as fun to play as to listen to; Brandish is surprisingly good.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Stardrive 2 is a pretty good turn-based science-fiction RTS. An extensive tutorial takes you away to a fantastic milky way where you are a galactic colonist. At times, this game does not seem to lead anywhere, but with AI that acts up and awesome but difficult battles, Stardrive 2 challenges you and your strategic side to the max.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Action Henk is a fun speedrunner that constantly challenges you to improve your own runs. The game offers more depth than you would expect, but it is not really a game to play hours in a row.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Dutch Verdun offers a great representation of the First World War. You really feel like you are in the middle of the war, having to fight for your life. But the framerate issues, the limited number of maps and the progression system with its ups and downs cause so much frustration throughout the game, that it is really hard to stay focused on the war instead of the technical issues of the game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Kerbal Space Program is one of the best games ever made. It is not easy to start the game, but if you do not give up you will get one of the greatest games ever in return. The euphoria when you spot your first lander on Mun is heavenly and that is just the start.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    You really have to be a car racing fanatic to enjoy Project CARS, but if you do, you will love it. This is a solid pc racesim with loads of content, that is playable on PS4 and Xbox One as a bonus. The menu could have been better.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Intelligent Systems has proved its value as strategy-developer for Nintendo more than once. Unfortunately in Code Name Steam the team takes turn-based strategy to a whole other level and it is not a good one.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Sorcery-series offers a solid RPG experience with just words. Developer Inkle modernised the books from 1984 very well, and if you read carefully it will offer you a unique gaming experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Space Marshals feels great to play and feels like more than just a mobile game. It has great graphics, the controls are very intuitive and the gameplay is strong. This is a stealth shooter that offers hours and hours of fun.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    At this moment, this might be the best version of State of Decay, but it is definitely not the best version we can think of. The game still is very buggy and there is still no co-op mode. We still love this deep zombie survival game, but it simply could have been so much more.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Crypt of the NecroDancer is a great roguelike because of its simple, game-changing twist; you do everything you do to the rhythm of the music. The experience is magical, the soundtrack is great and the procedural generated dungeons will challenge you every time.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It is great to finally be able to go to work with our Sims, but that is only valid for three active careers. The option to have your own store is way more fun that those careers. But we cannot escape the feeling that this expansion should have been in The Sims 4 from the start.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Tower of Guns takes a lot of elements from other roguelikes, but it has not depth and no feeling of unpredictability. This makes Tower of Guns only fun for a few times, but after that, there is not much fun left to get out of it.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A sidescrolling Assassin's Creed works fine, but Ubisoft starts working in a genre that is way more developed than Ubisoft is on that department. The graphic style is beautiful and if you'd like to have a more stealthy approach to Assassin's Creed, this is definitely a game for you.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Titan Souls is a train of bossfights, in which the opponent and you both only need one hit to win. Every enemy has an awesome design and offers a puzzle experience. But, there is not really something to lose in this game, which makes it a bit less enticing as we would have liked Titan Souls to be.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Secretly we would have liked a more conventional Kirby platformer, although this one definitely is entertaining. The controls are not precise enough to draw good lines for Kirby, but the game makes us feel upbeat and there is lots to explore (single-player and co-op).
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Studio Milestone has specifically aimed for the motor experience and the assortment of motors. Ride offers enough content for motorfans to enjoy, but any other element that can make or break a racing game seems not that thought through.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    MLB 15: The Show is the best baseball game ever made. But we have said that before about its predecessors. Sony San Diego has been doing so well, it is hard to top their own games. We specifically love the upgrade in the graphics and the online modes that have improved greatly.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Everything that was good about Mortal Kombat, is still there. The game offers a very entertaining fighting system for newbies and more competitive players, plus a fair amount of single-player content, new characters, great online modes and of course bloody, gory violence.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    After the long wait, PC-gamers get what they have been hoping for. We cannot deny it; the PC is the best way to experience GTA V. Rockstar optimised the game perfectly, and we are happy to start our third and forth play-throughs.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Boxboy is the ideal game for breaks. The simple design, short levels and learning curve are great. It is addictive, fun and very easy to play when waiting on the bus, so a good game to release on 3DS.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    War for the Overworld was supposed to be the new Dungeon Keeper. They were on the right track, but the game that is available for download now is definitely not right; lots of bugs, crashes, bad AI, and many missing features make this game impossible to recommend.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin is way more than just a re-release. The content is surprising and it has changed a lot, may be a bit too much. But this release offers a great opportunity to experience Dark Souls 2 once more on current-gen consoles.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Etherium is a solid science-fiction RTS. It does not bring a lot of new things to the table, but it still is very entertaining. The tutorial is a bit short, we miss depth in this game and the design is not always as smooth as we would have liked. But, this games holds our attention for way longer than we would have expected. Etherium is highly addictive because of its high difficulty level and strategy elements.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Axiom Verge looks like a NES-game on steroids, but it is way more than that. Axiom Verge is one of the best games in its genre, thanks to its unique old-school style and tons of secrets to discover.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This collection makes you want to start a new game plus again, even after one hundred hours in the game. There is so much content. The things we did not like about Borderlands 2 and The Pre-Sequel in the first place, are still there unfortunately, like getting lost.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This feels like a B-game. This Resident Evil feels cheap because of the recycling of animations, enemies and locations throughout the four episodes. The coop-experience however, is pretty nice because of the combination of different characters. We also love the way Resi is becoming a bit more creepy again.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The promises Obsidian made definitely came true. Pillars of Eternity is the ultimate ode to RPG classics like Baldur's Gate, but it does have its own unique style to bring to the table.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The second episode of the Borderlands-series from Telltales is more about the characters and their relationships. The somewhat more peaceful gaming experience is a nice change. However, the game could have used a better finish. The pilot was better than this one, but the unique storytelling makes us long for more.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With a nearly perfect combination of level design, gameplay, storytelling and a challenging experience, studio From Software delivers a package deal. This game might not be successful for Souls-fans due to its scale and limited gameplay options.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you have not yet played Xenoblade Chronicles, this is your chance. This excellent adventure, with its huge game world, compelling story and balanced fighting system, is magical, even though the screen of the 3DS is a small one.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The singe player experience that Battlefield offers is not worth your time, but the online part is better. Thanks to a few modes that are unique to the series, plus the refined gunplay and small but awesome maps, Hardline is a lot more than just a sop for Battlefield 5.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Cities: Skylines is a great citybuilder that makes us forget SimCity, even though it hurts a little. It is big and beautiful, plus we love the controls, but it does come with some annoying bugs.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy Type-0 takes the best from traditional Final Fantasy games and adds risky innovations. The result is a deep title that is really hard to put down. Not that it's perfect because it's really hard to love all that beautiful content under its ugly presentation.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Although this is not a bad game, Starships feels like a simple version of Sins of a Solar Empire and Galactic Civilizations. It is fun to upgrade ships and fleet, but this is not an epic experience due to its small nature.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Our thumbs still hurt from the original, but Olliolli2 makes us just as addicted as the first. More content, more tricks and higher scores; this really is the perfect sequel.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Visually speaking the game is not very impressive either.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines is a nice twist to the conventional JRPG by adding base building. The artistic beauty is enjoyable but the pacing disturbs the streamlined gameplay by making up random dungeons.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This easy to learn puzzle game puts smart little puzzles in a peaceful and cute visual style. It is a pity the game is short and neither the gameplay nor surroundings evolve, which is why this game feels more like a mobile title than one for PC.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hotline Miami 2 offers the same bloody action puzzles as the original and is a thrill to play. Everything that is different from its predecessor is quite the opposite, they just don't work.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you are searching for an accessibly stylish and entertaining hack 'n slash, DmC: Devil May Cry is still that great game it used to be, but visually much more attractive. If you are familiar with the game, this re-release still offers great things like a changeable difficulty setting to make your experience an unforgettable one.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ori and the Blind Forest underlines that shape and content should not always be seen separately. The visual style plays its own part in how the story unfolds, the gameplay evolves and the level design challenges. Unfortunately this game asks for a platform precision that is nearly unreachable.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Outdated graphics, exploding heads and nazi zombies; this co-op zombie shooter is a straightforward game without any distractions. One sniper and three friends equal shallow entertainment in this game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    XenoVerse gets the MMORPG treatment on next-gen consoles. You can customize your own character and even the plot has changed. And that change is not always for the better: the new features are not developed properly, which makes Xenoverse first and foremost a fighting game like others.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sunless Sea is a narrative masterpiece that is inspired by gothic literature. With minimal sources this game shapes a bizarre world with a great feel of atmosphere and detail. Too bad this game often is a tad slow.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Valley of the Yetis is not high class DLC that adds to the original at all fronts, but it does offer a beautiful, new environment in which you can discover adventures and explosions.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With a different type of animal as the key role, Shelter 2 is radically different from its predecessor. This makes the game unique, but it does not leave the same deep impression as the first Shelter. That being said, this interactive nature documentary is special on its own.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars! is again a Lemmings - like game from Nintendo, but it adds cross-buy, a level editor and online functionalities. The solid puzzle game franchise is a bit more modern that way, but the additions are not really inventive.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Homeworld games are lonely at the top when it comes to strategy games and even after ten years, the quality of Relic Entertainments early work is in an excellent state. The remaster by Gearbox Software is very welcome. The surroundings makes our mouths water, but the bugs make us cringe.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Helldivers is a typical co-op twin stick-shooter. The multiplayer is challenging and makes up for the inconsistent pacing, the boring surroundings and repetitive missions. On your own, Helldivers is a very frustrating experience with big ambitions but too little depth of content.

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