Developer Respawn builds a Star Wars adventure that constantly reminds me why I fell in love with the Skywalker saga as a child. Fallen Order is a love letter to the classic trilogy, respects the clone wars, and shows me the dark era of the Empire like no other Star Wars story before.

I am very satisfied with the package that is the Definitive Edition. Especially since the price of around 20 euros is really fair.

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Still an unconditional recommendation for PC cowboys due to the grandiose staging, the incredible detail and the story of Arthur Morgan.

Planet Zoo has instantly awakened memories of carefree childhood.

Mechanics like the Dragonguard crossbow are a first step in the right direction, but are altogether too seldom used to be really positive. In the long run, the virtues of the game eventually fade away from the uniformity of the scaffolding - and that's just a shame given many good elements.

Lonely Mountains: Downhill reminds me of many favorite games from my childhood. Not because it's a game with retro flair, but because it explains what was then due to the technical limits, a virtue - to pour with simple means and no frills a good idea in a fun gameplay.

While most bugs may sound harmless, they are fatal to campaigners, as we can not build endlessly or recruit new people there.

Infinity Ward has thrown overboard ballast that has been dangling into Call of Duty in recent years and at the same time manages to bring back the fascination and feel of the first Modern Warfare parts.

No, The Outer Worlds is by no means the biggest, most complex or epic RPG of recent years. But the latest coup from Obsidian Entertainment has its heart in the right place.

Disco Elysium is my game of the year.

While it's perfectly all right to appeal to casual gamers as well, Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands is squandering a lot of potential.

A bit more polish and above all, more time for the fine adjustment in the action passages Pine would have done well and may even make it an indie surprise hit. So it's rather something for fans of interesting thought experiments.

For me, it's still not the best Trine, but rather a kind of dignified Déjà vu, a mission CD (who knows that yet?) To earlier parts, a nice reunion without surprises. As meaningful as it may be, the step back in this case also means that you end up back where you were eight years ago.

Grid does not go beyond its "solid" status.

The high random factor in the absolutely necessary restarts in each level, the somewhat too high degree of difficulty for my taste and the associated frustration factor makes from John Wick Hex not a bad, but also not a recommended game.

I experience these moments of happiness much less often than its predecessor. For the most part of the campaign, I'm disappointed to be annoyed by all the inconsistencies.

What I absolutely do not think is right: to sell a half-cooked game as a "finished" product - with less content than six years ago! Because so leaves the completely surprising release of Cube World a more than bland connotation.

Atmospheric and conceptual, therefore, Warsaw does everything right.

But a sadistic goose who happens to live in an English village and is a total A *******. Just like ... HEY!

There Magic Arena is with its fantastic game mechanics just front runner for me.

I would not say that Code Vein communicates its story better than Dark Souls. But it just tells it refreshingly different and I enjoy experiencing the game mechanics of Dark Souls in a different context.

I can only laugh about the casino games because they are so absurd and ridiculous. This kind of thing just does not belong in a serious sports simulation and always distracts me from the actual game, because I want to throw baskets in NBA and not spin lucky wheels. Without casino and VC, NBA 2K would be a much better game.

The directional blocking, the new fighting styles and combos, the improvement of the drone abilities and a still highly motivating looting system have inspired and motivated me.

All in all, I would have liked a bit more narrative narrative and a more level-focused skill design that would not let me search the needle in a haystack in the vast world alone.

It is a pity that these great mechanics are not underpinned by better modes.

Those who have hoped for similar style diversity as in the vampire gameplay pack or at least sim-quirks like in Werde-famous add-on, are tricked here.

If you look at it and can overlook the rather clumsy story and the weak fighting system, Green Hell is suitable for genre novices with strong nerves as well as for veterans interested in a new challenge.

The DLC is really worthwhile only for Anno players who enjoy searching and collecting objects.

RPG fans who have the stamina and who are after a singleplayer role-playing game that does not rely on the old-school could still have fun with Greedfall and should give it a chance. And even if it is only to love the extraordinary world design.

Like its predecessor, Fantasy General 2 captivates from the first mission.

Apart from a few minor annoying issues with AI and Interface, the game is absolutely right for me and is exactly the Borderlands comeback I've been wanting for years.

One thing is for sure: My laptop camera will remain taped for the time being.

As an action blockbuster Gears 5 is outstanding.

Children of Morta proves for me with flying colors that we have to focus on the indie sector in terms of innovation. At least when it comes to playful progress away from photorealistic graphics.

It gets really scary towards the end of the game, when the madness slowly takes over.

The great horror atmosphere has created constant tension with me.

Despite the courageous setting choices and high standards, Hunt: Showdown is an exceptional shooter that occupies its own small niche in times of dwindling Battle Royale hype with innovative ideas and perfection of balanced gameplay.

Classic looks like "Friends" to me: Although I have seen all the episodes x times, every few years I have to go back to Central Perk!

I am disappointed by Control at a high level. In the beginning, the many mysteries and thus my curiosity pulls me through the game, but after a few hours disillusionment is spreading. The characters are as pale as the eternal hallways of the Old House monotonous. Hardly any opponent is a challenge if you regularly build Jesse's weapons and abilities at checkpoints.

Although this foundation is stable enough for a big game, it actually shakes tremendously in the higher floors.

Hand on heart: Remnant: From the Ashes does not come close to the stick-hard role models of From Software.

At best just an above average game with strange design decisions.

It does not want to be a modern shooter, of course, but a little more depth would not have hurt.

And the mod-tweaking of my science fiction troops and commanders brings additional depth.

Exactly the stuff that the horror genre desperately needs: gripping from beginning to end, with fresh enemy types and a varied gameplay.

You also have to give the developers a lot of credit for how much fan service and configurability they've put into the game.

The first DLC is only worthwhile for those who want to let off steam without any space problems. Or for those who already had a lot of fun collecting objects in the main program, in order to optimize their settlements to the last little screw.

I have to praise for Arcane, the level design has really pleased me despite backtracking.

The free movement between the characters and the clever use of the skills is exciting and I am always motivated to find and use the next animal form.

Forgotten Gods is a very good addon to an equally good Hack & Slay with that certain something, but nothing more. After all, who - like me - only wants to play through once, comes here still at his expense.

Sea of Solitude has touched me, despite all the criticism.

The Survival mode is a party for hardcore strategists.

If you really want to go deep into strategic battles and conquer every inch of the sometimes sprawling big cards, then Steel Division 2 is the place to go and gets tens of hours of entertainment with sophisticated battle strategies. However, those who do not like vigorous micromanagement should bypass the new digital Eastern Front.

All in all, F1 2019 has become an outstanding racing game, but not because of this year's innovations, but because of the sovereign basis that Codemasters has built up over the years. With Formula 2, this basis has become even more stable.

A truly groundbreaking experience is not the mish-mash of clues, uninspired fireworks and quite appealing story with a rather lame ending - but for answering difficult questions, you have to beat The Sinking City more than just on the back.

Is Bloodstained better for me than the Castlevania template? Probably it fails very close because Symphony of the Night keeps a very special nostalgic place in my heart.

Because the core of My Friend Pedro is its aestheticized, cartoony action, complemented by amazingly well integrated into the game design puzzles and a wonderfully trashy story - and thus the banana ballet hits me completely on the bullseye.

Sulani is definitely the most beautiful neighborhood in the game so far.

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Then of course there are the dragons: Every fight against the monstrous Flutterviecher feels really epic to me.

In spite of the fumbling control, which requires pixel-precise working, I am now able to turn meat and fish in the pan quite well.

I am convinced by the lovable figures of Draugen, so much so that I did not need the turn at the end. They work for themselves, are versatile, charming and simply alive.

Anyone who can not make friends with a rather broad-based, but then always repetitive content and attaches importance to a story or multi-layered characters, is wrong with Dauntless.

It may be due to the charming look and the likeable DIY approach of the hobby astronauts of Holzkamin, but Outer Wilds reminds me in the best sense (probably idealized) childhood experiences: the feeling of discovering something new at a ramble, finally on the top of the tallest tree Climbing in the woods or just getting to know something new that enhances your own horizons - I have that feeling in every corner of Outer Wilds.

My first thought when playing was "Okay, there is not enough content here, but for a cheap indie-diablo, it's okay."

The long, beautifully varied campaign combines party sections and real-time battles to form a complete, complete picture, driven by a really exciting story.

The core of the tower defense strategy mix is demanding and entertaining.

I'm scared of the jumpscares or my heart is pounding when the monster nearly kicks me. But for real fear, I'm just not invested enough in the story.

As much as I like the oppressive atmosphere of the Space Station in Observation, the game works effectively for me only in the moments when the game takes control of me and I am a passive observer.

Stylish Shakedown: Hawaii hits the mark with its 16-bit look and great soundtrack. Retro GTA fans will also get a similar mix with the predecessor Retro City Rampage in the DX version - without grafted-up, ultimately unnecessary economic simulation elements.

Total War: Three Kingdom.s is the perfect contrast to the Warhammer games

The journey of the two siblings is an intense experience that resonates for a long while.

Since Doom in 2016, no shooter has played so well for me and has motivated me so much to further develop my character's abilities and weapons. Here lies the greatest strength of Rage 2: lure me with skills that actually feel like an improvement...However, thanks to the monotonous missions and the empty open world, Rage 2 runs out of steam after only five to six hours of play.

Rise of Industry does not live up to its own claim of "having enough strategic complexity and replay value" "to satisfy the most experienced fans of the genre" (quotations from the developers).

Mordhau is for me almost something like Asterix for adults.

The initially gripping chases lose their effect quickly. When I hear the very well-written dialogues in comparison, I would rather spend much more time with Ada, Tesla and Co. and learn more about them.

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Everything seems rock solid, but those who had hoped for a new impetus will be disappointed. Veterans will find their way around quickly, but newcomers will continue to struggle because many rules are under-stated.

World War Z is a third-person mix of Left 4 Dead and Killing Floor 2 with the biggest enemy hordes I've ever seen in a game. This is really impressive, but at some point you get fed up with it and what's left is a zombie shooter like many others - mind you not a bad one, but not one that absolutely must be played.

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Rarely before has it been so hard for me in my game tester career, not to award a 90s rating.

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You should know exactly what kind of player you are. If you're like me, Sekiro could be your match of the year for 2019. But you have to be ready to hit your head against the wall in a dead end until the brick wall breaks. Not everyone has such a thick skull. I understand. In that case, you might want to consume Dark Souls as a lighter starter snack. Never thought that I would ever write that.

Ubisoft and Massive have created a new reference on how a loot shooter can look at release. I had more fun with The Division 2 at launch than with any other loot-ballerei. And I'm curious what the future holds.

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Eternally repetitive missions, outrageously long loading times and a completely irrelevant story. That could not be everything. But after the credits, I was disappointed again: that was actually everything.

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Overall, it remains - also because of the lack of innovation - somewhat behind the predecessor. But if you're like me, you could still have a lot of fun with it.

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