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Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo RATING:10/10

Hi everyone! The game I’m about to talk about is, in my opinion, a masterpiece. Based on the story, the graphics were quite unique, but that didn’t bother me at all because I absolutely loved the entire game. The story is very strong and introduces many interesting elements, such as how someone suppresses bad memories within themselves or how your mind can change. It also shows what the behavior of a psychopath looks like. Honestly, if you’re looking for a game with a great story, you should buy it and give it a try! It’s not expensive, and you get a high-quality game for around $20, which I think is a steal. If you’re interested in a little preview of the game, click on the article to check it out on my channel.

Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League RATING:5.5/10

Hello everyone! The next game I’m writing about unfortunately didn’t turn out to be a good one, even though it’s from a major studio known for consistently delivering 10/10 games. However, with this one, the gameplay felt rushed. The game in question is Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Let’s talk about the game a bit. The story and characters are excellent—truly well-done. The only character I didn’t like was Lex Luthor, but everyone else was spot-on. The cutscenes looked brilliant, which also elevated the game’s graphics to perfection. So, what went wrong? Well, the gameplay itself is simply terrible—not in terms of controls, but the missions and their design. The main missions were repetitive and weak, and even the boss fights were mostly uninspired, except for the Batman battle, which was great and should have been the standard throughout. Instead, the game felt like a Fortnite clone at times. What made it even more frustrating were the rewards after completing main missions—they constantly interrupted the flow of the game, which became very annoying. It’s clear that this game was designed more for co-op play because the single-player mode is not enjoyable at all. Each character controls so differently that you can only really stick to one; for me, that was Deadshot, as his playstyle fit best with how the game was designed. In summary, despite its perfect graphics, characters, and story, this game failed where it mattered most: gameplay. And let’s not even mention the ending—it wasn’t a proper conclusion. After all your struggles, you’re still left fighting more Brainiacs. It was laughable! They likely did this because of the title’s premise: “Kill the Justice League.” The main story ends with Superman being taken down, but it’s not satisfying. This isn’t what I expected from this game. I’d only recommend buying it on sale because its full price of $69.99 is far too high for what it offers. If you’re curious about the game, you can check out my playthrough by clicking on the article.

Indiana Jones And The Great Circle RATING 10/10

The next game I’m going to write about is, in my opinion, none other than the Game of the Year 2024: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. This game deserves all the praise, and I can only recommend it to everyone. It’s simply astonishing—from the story to the graphics—this is how a movie should be adapted into a game. I can’t wait for a sequel because this must continue! I also hope we’ll see similar classic movies turned into games. Now, let me talk a bit about the game itself. The graphics are stunning and well-detailed, with excellent textures. The game offers significant freedom of movement, plenty of spectacular sights, and many exciting side missions that keep players engaged. Plus, you can discover treasures and antiques, making it a flawless game in my opinion. The story feels like being in a movie—simply genius—as if you’re playing through a film. It’s time-consuming but worth every second. I only have one minor criticism: the use of firearms and hand-to-hand combat. These aren’t major issues but felt odd to me. The mini-boss and main boss fights were quite lengthy, which could get frustrating—especially the final fight against the main boss, where I lost my temper a few times. Despite this, I loved it! Also, I barely used the pistol in the game because if you fire it, around 100 Nazis come after you, making it pointless. The only practical use for weapons was knocking enemies out with them. But these are just minor flaws. The game is available on Game Pass, which is a huge respect to Xbox since its original price is $69.99—but even at that price, it’s worth it if you ever want to replay it. With Game Pass, it’s practically free. If you’re interested in gameplay details, click on the article to check out my channel!

Batman:The Enemy Within RATING:6.5/10

Hello everyone! The next game I'm going to talk about is none other than Batman: The Enemy Within, a Telltale game, which is the sequel to the original Batman Telltale game. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out as well as the first part. What I didn't like about the game was that in this part, there were more Bruce Wayne sections than Batman sections. Since it's titled as a Batman game, one would expect to play more as Batman rather than Bruce Wayne, but that's just my opinion. The story wasn't as strong as in the first game, I think. The only villain I found worthwhile was Harley Quinn. The Joker was like a whiny child in this one, and Bruce was boring, whether as Bruce or otherwise. The only thing I liked was that you could decide whether to turn John into the Joker or a sort of Robin - that was cool, but the rest didn't really appeal to me. Unfortunately, this game won't have a sequel, which I regret because they left the story open-ended, but what happened to Telltale threw a wrench in their plans. The game's price is $14.99, which isn't bad - it's considered a good price. I recommend it for Batman fans. If you're interested in a small preview of the game, you can watch it on my channel by clicking on the article.

Lost in Random RATING:10/10

Now comes a game that is a top game for me, and I truly loved every minute of it. I found it very interesting, the combat system was very enjoyable, and the visual world also appealed to me greatly. This is none other than Lost in Random from EA. It was truly brilliant. The visual world reminds me of a Tim Burton novel, which fits very well with this gloomy visual style. The combat system is very simple but enjoyable because of it. You have dodge attacks, and they added an extra element where you roll a dice and can gain abilities - genius! And by the way, the game isn't that easy because of this, as you always start the battle without a weapon. A small piece of advice: I was very silly and didn't realize that what you buy at the card vendor's cabinet needs to be set up before you can use it. I thought it would be added automatically, but it wasn't. This made the game more exciting for me. I struggled a lot, but I loved this aspect of it too. The only thing I didn't like about the game was that the fights lasted quite long. Too many enemies could revive, which I didn't like that much because a battle could last 10-15 minutes if it happened, but this wasn't a big problem otherwise. I think the graphics were completely cohesive, and the characters were very well-integrated too. The game's price is $29.99, which is totally worth it if you're looking for a good adventure story game, or if you have EA Play, then it's included. If you'd like to see some gameplay of the game, you can watch it on my channel if you click on the article.

Batman:The Telltale Series RATING:10/10

Hello everyone! The game I'm writing about this time is none other than Batman: The Telltale Series. This game turned out to be excellent, one of the gems of Telltale games, which makes them worth playing. With its voice actors and story, everything became flawless. In my opinion, after the Arkham series, this ranks highly in the world of Batman games. Let's start with what sold me on the game: the combat system. The Quick Time Event controls fit perfectly, looking brutally good. Then there's the story, which became very unique. To be honest, I haven't encountered such a Batman story before. Perhaps Matt Reeves borrowed ideas from it for The Batman movie, like Thomas Wayne being a gangster as in the game and such. So, I think the game's story turned out well. We shouldn't forget that the choices also played a huge role, for example, in Harvey Dent's creation or the Penguin's development. You could choose what happens to them - whether Harvey gets completely burned or if Oswald's leg becomes crippled. You could also decide what kind of Batman you'll be: a champion of justice or the person the city needs, who can do anything. Simply brilliant; for me, it's a 10/10 game. I can only recommend it, especially to Batman fans. The game's price is €15.99, for which you get a very good game - it's worth it. If you're interested in some gameplay, you can watch it on my channel by clicking on the article.

Game Of Thrones: Telltale Games Series RATING:9.5/10

My next article will be about none other than Game of Thrones: Telltale Game Series. What can I say about it? Simply put, it turned out to be genius, just like the series itself, which is why the game itself was so compelling. The story takes place immediately after the Red Wedding, and right from the start, the music and atmosphere captivate you, making you want to rewatch the series. Indeed, the game and the series take place simultaneously, featuring Jon Snow, Ramsay Snow, Tyrion, and many others. Yes, it includes the original actors with their voices, which I think greatly enhances the game. So, for anyone who loves Game of Thrones, playing through this is a must. In the game, decisions play a crucial role, perhaps more so than in any previous Telltale game. Additionally, the same shocking events occur in the game as in the series. The game is available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Android, and iOS. The price varies greatly, ranging from 27 to 100€, as it was released a while ago and is no longer sold in any stores. Only key cards are available, or you can buy it used from other individuals, but I highly recommend it to everyone as it turned out very well. If anyone is interested in my playthrough, you can watch it by clicking on the article.

Inscryption RATING:4/10

The next game I'm going to talk about is none other than the Inscryption card game. I didn't know much about this game, but I saw it becoming available on Xbox Game Pass soon. Since I generally like card-type games like Witcher Gwent and others, I decided to try it out and loved the BEGINNING. Then came the disappointment, but I'll get to that in a moment. The game starts with Leshy kidnapping us, and we have to play a storyteller-style card game against him, which was very good. It was difficult, but if you solve the puzzles in the cabin, the game becomes easier, and you get better items. There are 3 mini-boss levels and 1 main boss in the first part of the game, and I loved it. It had a great atmosphere and was sufficiently challenging, which provided a good challenge in the game. Then I managed to defeat Leshy once, and I thought it was over, but I hadn't completed one puzzle, so I couldn't trap him with the camera because I was missing a film reel that I hadn't noticed. When you cut out your eye, it says to look at the clock with the new robotic eye, but I was so excited about finally defeating the last mini-boss that I didn't pay attention. Anyway, I went at it again and managed to do it with great difficulty. After that, I thought the game was over, which would have been a great ending in my opinion, and it would have been a 10/10. But then came the New Game option, and what followed was a big pile of garbage. I lost interest in the game because of this. I rated it this way because it made the game very long and didn't show any new elements; instead, you had to start everything over from the beginning. But that's how it is; sometimes, less is a little more. The game is available on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, and PC, and the price is about €19.99, which isn't much for it, so it's worth it. It's also included in Xbox Game Pass. If you're interested in some gameplay of the game, you can watch my playthrough by clicking on the article.

Assassin's Creed Mirage RATING:9/10

The following game is none other than Assassin's Creed Mirage. I'll start with the latest installment because I recently played and finished it, but I'll write about the other parts as well, moving backwards through the series. So, let's finally begin. ASSASSIN'S CREED HAS RETURNED - this is the only descriptor I can use because, in my opinion, the series has lost its way in every aspect since Unity. But that's how it is, we have to love it. I hope they drew inspiration for the newest part, titled "Shadow," from this game and not from Valhalla and its ilk. Otherwise, we're in for a less interesting story and many long, pointless journeys where you travel 3000 meters in the game, which takes about 5 minutes in real time. I think this is excessive because, while I understand the landscape is beautiful and well-crafted, they focused more on these aspects than on character development. Now, briefly about the game: This was supposed to be a DLC for Valhalla, but thankfully it wasn't. The story's protagonist is Basim, and we follow his journey from a likable street urchin to an Assassin, or Hidden One as they were called back then. We progress through the story as he develops until he becomes a Master, all while hunting down Cultists (who will eventually become Templars) in Baghdad. This is good, similar to AC 2, but I didn't understand one part of the story - what was this Jin who was haunting him? I realized at the end that it was supposed to be Loki, but this left me with a question mark. Maybe if I play through Valhalla Ragnarök, I'll get the answer. Otherwise, I think the story was fine. The graphics were good too; they finally focused on the visual aspects of the characters. At last, we could parkour and be an Assassin again, killing from the shadows and unexpected places. This is why I enjoyed this game - it was similar to Unity, which I think was one of the best after AC2 and Black Flag. Unfortunately, many people didn't like it because of the bugs, but it was actually a masterpiece. I also liked that you didn't need to level up to be able to kill anyone or deal with such nonsense. You didn't have to travel several kilometers for quests, and the playtime was quite acceptable - about 12 or 15 hours to complete, which is perfectly good and enjoyable. I'm currently replaying Valhalla with all the DLCs, and I'm at 22 hours, only focusing on the story, and I'm maybe halfway through. I'm already very bored, but I'll talk about that when I finish it. In a nutshell, this game turned out very well, and I can only recommend it to anyone who wants to play a good Assassin's Creed game. The game is available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, iOS, and iPadOS, and it's included in Ubisoft+. The price is around €49.99, which is very friendly and a great value for it. If you're interested in just the gameplay, you can watch my playthrough by clicking on the article.

Ask Dus Falls RATING:7/10

My next article is about the game "As Dusk Falls," which is a unique decision-making game similar to Telltale games. The game's visuals are unique because the image jumps from frame to frame, using real actors. The story itself wasn't bad; it had everything you'd expect in a modern American narrative: a corrupt police officer, a rural family, and another family traveling elsewhere because they can't stay at home due to their past. The game's controls are based on quick-time events, so you don't directly control the characters; you only make decisions and need to act quickly. I can best compare it to "Detroit: Become Human," but with a distinctive graphic style. You can control multiple characters: Zoe's father Jay Holt, and later on, you'll control Zoe herself, making decisions for them. I liked the game overall. I wouldn't say I loved it, but it was good. The frame-by-frame visual style didn't particularly appeal to me, but it wasn't bad, and others might enjoy it more. The game was released on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, with a price of about €29.99, but it's also playable on Xbox Game Pass. I think the price is quite reasonable. If you'd like to get a taste of the game, you can watch it on my channel by clicking on my article.

Blacksad Under The Skin RATING:9/10

My review of one of my favorite games has arrived. Let's start with the story of the game itself: it's simply an excellent detective game, with compelling twists and unexpected events that make the game worthwhile. The graphics are also absolutely stunning in my opinion, and the character designs are flawless. It's worth noting that this game was adapted from a comic book and turned out to be absolutely fantastic. I really hope it gets a sequel because it's truly outstanding. I highly recommend trying the game; you won't be disappointed. There might be a slight learning curve at first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll love it as much as I do. The gameplay is based on quick-time events, which suit this game very well. I haven't even mentioned that the game is also very funny. I could easily imagine a live-action series or movie based on this game. The game is available for Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo platforms. It costs $19.99, which I think is quite reasonable and definitely worth it – it's almost like getting it for free. If you're interested in the game, you can watch my playthrough on my channel by clicking on the article.

The Expanse A Telltale Series RATING:6.5/10

Hi, what I can say about this game is that it was both good and not so good; it was rather neutral. I was happy because finally, after a long time, a Telltale game wasn't bad. Its story was interesting, but for me, I liked the DLC part more than the main game. The characters were quite good, but the story itself didn't captivate me. Sorry, but that's my opinion. The gameplay was fairly okay, and the controls were good as usual. I didn't even know there was a series of this game on Netflix before I bought it. Maybe if I had watched the series first and played it afterwards, I might have liked it better. The game is available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, and the price is $24.99 for the standard edition, which I think is a bit much. I bought it on sale along with the DLC, and I recommend doing the same. If you're interested in my game walkthrough, you can watch it by clicking on the article.

The Wolf Amoung Us RATING:10/10

I can only write good things about this game, as I believe it has become the best of the Telltale games. The controls are the usual, as with their other titles, but the story and the visual world are simply amazing. I loved every minute of it, and I'm eagerly looking forward to its sequel, although I'm not sure if it will materialize, even though it was announced but keeps getting delayed. I highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't played it yet. They will quickly fall in love with it. I could easily imagine a live-action series or movie based on this game. The game is available for Xbox, PlayStation, PC, iOS, and Android as well. It costs about $15, which is totally worth it. If you're interested in the game, click on the article, and you can watch my playthrough there.

The Walking Dead Michonne RATING: 5/10

Hi everyone, I'm going to write about the game "The Walking Dead: Michonne." Unfortunately, this Walking Dead Telltale episode was short, consisting of only 3 episodes, and the story wasn't particularly good either. To be honest, I can't say anything new about the game mechanics or graphics; they were the usual Telltale quality, which was okay. The story of the game was somewhat intoxicating. Michonne wrestles with her past throughout, and by the time we find out what became of her children, these 3 episodes have taken place. Many of her friends died, but she survived. The game leaves you with a choice at the end: Spoiler alert!! Whether you want to die in the burning house or not. This didn't make much sense to me, and it's one of the reasons why the game didn't work for me. If Michonne was going to die, it could have happened at the beginning, but since the game was about her, we endured for three episodes. The game is available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Android, and iOS, priced at $14.99, which I think is a bit steep for these 3 episodes. It's available on Xbox Game Pass, but I wouldn't pay the full price for it; I'd recommend buying it only at a discounted price. If you're interested in the gameplay itself, you can watch it on my channel by clicking on the article.

F1 Manager 24 RATING:8.5/10

Hi, I'm going to write about F1 Manager 2024. I think this game has been surpassing the regular F1 game since it came out about 3 years ago. It's much more exciting and detailed than what EA and Codemasters do, which is usually just different graphics and minor driver transfers. Let's get back to this game. It's better than last year's, but there's still room for improvement, which could make it even better for true F1 fans. For starters, in free practice, they could add a qualifying program and race program where, for example, the driver doesn't use DRS, allowing us to see how we stand against rivals. This would make car setup adjustments more meaningful. In qualifying, they could introduce driver penalties for impeding others, which happens in real life. They could also allow us to prepare the driver's qualifying strategy, such as doing two warm-up laps or not warming up the tires at all to prevent overheating during the race. The setup mechanics could use some tweaking. If someone focuses solely on top speed, they shouldn't overtake so easily on long straights. When setting a driver to defend, they should focus more on protecting their line and managing tire wear, rather than deliberately blocking others. ERS management could be improved by adding a defensive button and allowing pre-race adjustments for how the driver uses it on track. Qualifying could be made more exciting with a broadcast mode showing all drivers on fast laps, along with sector times during the knockout phase or battles for pole position. For the race, they could include more replays of significant overtakes by other teams. These observations could help the game make an even bigger leap forward. In career mode, it would be great to have pre-season driver signings, similar to EA FC. This could include the option to sign retired drivers like Sebastian Vettel or potential F1 candidates like Colton Herta. The game has improved significantly, with new features making car development easier by describing how different parts like sidepods or rear wings affect performance. The team morale feature is also a good addition. However, there are some negatives. The frequent use of test drivers in free practice sessions isn't realistic. They should limit it to at least two races, as it's up to the team in real life. The Race Replay mode is disappointing, with impossible challenges that are frustrating unless you're extremely lucky. The game is available for Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo, costing $34.99, which is a good price. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves F1. If you're interested in a preview of the game, click on the picture to watch it on my channel.

The Walking Dead Destinies RATING:2/10

Next game: The Walking Dead: Destinies. Unfortunately, the developers didn't achieve their intended vision, even though the concept of the game was very promising and seemed good. The idea of being able to play through the series while choosing what happens, essentially creating a new storyline, is brilliant. However, everything else - gameplay, controls, and graphics - severely detracts from this potential, as they turned out to be subpar, resulting in a disappointing game overall. The game is available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo platforms. The price is $49.99, which is far too high for its quality. It's not worth that much; they should practically give it away for free. If someone really wants to try it, they should only buy the game on sale, and even then, at the biggest discount possible. If anyone is interested in gameplay footage or the full story, you can watch it on my YouTube channel by clicking on the picture or article.

The Walking Dead Season 1 RATING:8/10

Let's start with game reviews, I started playing this game again when I started my Youtube channel and I think this game is still the best of all the Walking Dead Telltale series, the story is very strong and deep, there are also very difficult decisions in the game and the ending is quite sad and surprising, but that's what makes this game great for me. The gameplay itself is simple and good, the Story section is one of the best that Telltale has done, and this is the game that you can easily play again after a while. It's available on many platforms, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Android, and IOS, and for those who still own old consoles, it's just harder to get them. The game costs roughly $14.99, but Xbox Gamepass is included. I can only recommend the game, so it's worth the price, and if you're only interested in gameplay itself, if you click on the image, you can watch my video on my channel

The Walking Dead Season 2 RATING:5/10

Well, unfortunately I can't say the same about this part of the game as I did about the first part, the story continues from where poor Lee dies and Clementine is left alone and we can choose in the first part who we trust Clementine but that's irrelevant because Omid and Christa are prisoners to start the game, Clementine is attached to them and here we are sending her into the game. Unfortunately, this part didn't work for me, especially the ending, it's very pointless and weak, but the whole story was also very good, it was that we had a big comeback but that wasn't enough, it became very weak, unfortunately the gameplay itself was the same, there were at most minor differences, but in these Telltale games, the story counts, the rest is not important in my opinion. The game is available on the same platforms as Season 1, priced the same, and included in Xbox gamepass, I would only buy this game on sale because unfortunately it's not worth the full price anyway and if you're only interested in gameplay itself, if you click on the image, you can watch my video on my channel

The Walking Dead A New Frontier RATING:3/10

And now we have come to one of the worst parts of Telltale, if not the worst, in the Walking Dead game series, it is certainly the worst and the weakest part. Here we get a new character, a Latin protagonist, Javi, who was a former professional baseball player, but he cheated in a game, so he was banned, and the story began here, and we can see a couple of things from the beginning of the epidemic in the game, and then we jump into time. Unfortunately, everyone expected at least Clementine to continue things, but instead she became a supporting character and instead we got a Spanish family drama, Javi, who is after his brother's wife. That's what the whole game is about, unfortunately. The gameplay itself has already tried new things here, which were all good, but the story really dragged it down, and even the graphics have improved a lot, but it wasn't enough.This is also available on all platforms as before priced the same, and included in Xbox gamepass, I would only buy this game on sale because unfortunately it's definitely not worth the full price anyway and if you're only interested in gameplay itself, if you click on the image, you can watch my video on my channel

The Walking Dead The Final Season RATING:9/10

And we have reached the last part of the series, there were complications here, because Telltale went bankrupt, but thankfully they released it and it was a very good game, a worthy ending to the Walking Dead series. Clementien's character is brilliant, especially how she behaves with AJ like a mother, and she must be only 14-17 years old, and the ending was tearful. They should have done something like this instead of the other two parts, but anyway, that's the point. It's done and it's good. The gameplay has changed a lot, the graphics have become very modern, sometimes I was surprised that I have to fight zombies instead of the quick time parts that they used in the other parts, but it's simply brilliant. The game only available for Xbox, Playstation, PC, Nintendo. The game costs $19.99 which is fully deserved and well worth it as the story and as the gameplay time in it and if you're only interested in gameplay itself, if you click on the image, you can watch my video on my channel

My RATING Scale

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