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This game is very similar to the first titles from the series, almost feels like a dlc or expansion but long enough to be a standalone chapter in the franchise.

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If you played Borderlands and Borderlands 2 you should play this too because as title suggests this is a missing link and it's mandatory to understand the origins of our heroes and villains.

I enjoyed the space theme and low gravity jumps and new mechanics,there is a new rooster of playable characters with the robot being the most fun and memorable.

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I have to mention some of the main quests from the story which made me lose my temper , i understand they had to deliver a certain amount of playtime but not like this.. I'm talking about Pickle and his stupid quest, oh and it's secondary mission is even worse somehow. The huge levels and the walking simulator feeling gets in your head after some time,at least there are enemies to shoot everywhere..


This is not the best Borderlands but it can deliver a lot of answers for the series so don't skip it!

My review score

Story - 7
Gameplay- 8
Graphics- 8
Sound - 9

Overall - 8

Throne & Liberty is that f2p game where you end spending more money than in a subscription based model mmo but it can also be completely free to play ( with a lot of farming) if you sink many hours and you're born with a lucky perk.

Let start with graphics..if you have a decent computer few mmos can provide this level of quality,i was impressed with the open world and no loading times between fast travels. Speaking of visuals if you like taking screenshots this game can provide a lot of opportunities in the game world or cutscenes.

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The questing and leveling process from 1 to 50 is just great, the main quest is decent and for this genre the codex and sidequests hidden in exploration are worth to do. Of course beside the quality content you can find the standard grind kill x and gather y ..

I remember playing a lot of similar mmo in the past ,with time i'm surprised how good this f2p games have become..only if i had this game 10 years ago. Every time i think of Thrones i remember bits of my past experience with Silkroad Online where the grind was also insane,to be fair i can't put them at the same level. I remember i couldn't reach the max level in that game ,thats how slow it was.

The world is pretty large and the world design is well done,with quest hubs and monster zones. Each zone has events and mini bosses with larger events starting at a specific time interval.

During the day the peace reigns and the events are safe but once the night comes the PVP starts and for a solo player there is little you can do but watch how the best guilds and groups from the server control zones and areas where boss spawns or events take place. Nothing can stop your own guild to challenge them but here is where the fun ends because the pay to win aspect of the game becomes the difference between success and failure. But things will get better ...or worse ,only time will tell! The pvp is not mandatory and you can avoid the conflict zones but you'll be missing a lot so i recommend joining a pvp guild and try it before focusing only on pve. The Arena is also a great place where you can hone your skills and earn rewards.

I'm still learning about the game and i'm confused about many things but from my experience i recommend playing this for the main questline and the great
graphics. The combat is also smooth and with a few tweaks in the menu you can improve the targeting system a lot.
I like the morph system ,it helps travelling and exploring a lot both by sea or air ,however i need mounts on land ,i miss riding a horse or something!

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In terms of content and endgame there is enough to keep you busy until they release more .. personally i really like co-op dungeons world bosses and events unfortunately i don't feel like i do enough progress and i'm stuck trying to get a drop with no alternatives other than keep trying.

THRONE AND LIBERTY offers a lot but it demands too, it really depends on what you expect from a game or what you're trying to achieve in it. Spending money is a shortcut on getting what others can't in a certain amount of time and to be honest i have nothing against that but i have problems with those who exploit the game with the use of bots.
If i count and draw a line there are more positives than inconveniences !


If i could rank this i would place below ESO or any other popular sub based mmo,but this being F2P friendly (or just trying) i think it deserves a good rating and a positive review on Steam.

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In conclusion if you search for a new mmo and a time sink as a f2p (with a lot of grind) or another way to spend your money being p2w .. give this game a chance !

My scores
Graphics 9
Gameplay 8
Story 8
Sound 9
Overall 8.5

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Borderlands 2 is a complete game and one of a kind experience if you love shooters and fun gameplay. From the first borderlands where the story was average this time everything makes sense and is a lot better, Jack is a cool villain that breaths life in the single player story and if the first game had some great dlcs this time i believe they were even better.. but more of that later.

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In terms of the single player campaign i think they did a really good job,i didn't expect from a game like this to provide this quality and depth for the single player experience. Yes i know it's the same concept where they focus on the fun gameplay and coop adventures but at the same time they improved a lot the missions and world design. And the improvements keep on rollin .. i really liked the voice acting,the humor and hilarious jokes are funnier. Some of side quests have plenty of references to other games and the Mr. Torgue's Campaign of Carnage DLC is just Mad Max on steroids for me.

I really like the length of campaign, i think it might be the longest story of the series and arguably the best one. Shooting feels smooth again, picking a different character and talent trees provide a lot of replayability.
Speaking of length,the sidequests of the game are excellent and provide maybe 50% of the entire content so don't ignore those. The main campaign is about 30 hours long and if you add the dlcs and the time you'll spend playing co-op with friends you better prepare yourself for a long journey.

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I need to mention also the graphics ,this game made me take so many screenshots because it's just beautiful ,the cartoon art is so good. I'm playing this in 2024..yes i know it's a little late but i'm lucky to play it with all the dlcs released ,without bugs and it doesn't feel or look old. I want to add the perk of getting this in a complete Borderlands bundle at a great price so if Pandora Box is getting another discount maybe you should buy it too because it's great value.

Earlier i praised the dlcs and i just wish we receive this level of content and quality in other games too. Each dlc is great and unique but in this short review i can't cover them all so i'll just talk a little about my favorite: Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep.
This is a rare case where a content expansion can be at the same level as the main game and maybe even better. The concept of a game in a game is just great, the fun is just visceral. The mix of borderlands and D&D elements is a unique flavor,the jokes and the absurd story is a lovely chaos that i was so pleased about,Tiny Tina as a Bunker Master narrating was so funny for me.

In conclusion Borderlands 2 is great game that aged like a fine wine so if you're looking for a new adventure give this a chance and have fun!

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Pros:
- Good story and excellent dlcs
- Enemy variety ,loot and huge arsenal of weapons
- Humor

Cons:
- Some enemies are bullet sponge later on the game,it takes too much time to kill them
- Difficulty can be harsh if you're a new player ,but that can be fixed if you spend some time learning builds and strategies

My review score

Story - 9
Gameplay- 10
Graphics-9
Sound - 9

Overall - 9.25

When i think of Borderlands the first things that comes in my mind are the distinctive look and cartoonish art style, the funny robot and the looter shooter genre which you either love or hate..

The remastered version of the original Borderlands offers visual and gameplay improvements but the best quality of life enhancement is the addition of mini map. But in general it's not so different of the original Borderlands.

The sense of humor is present in witty one liners but also sarcasm and absurd situations, the quirky narrative and the setting of Pandora is great. If you like comic books you'll love this.

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The randomization of loot and the co-op multiplayer encourage multiple playthroughs, the different classes and their skill trees made experiment with different strategies and playstyles and i absolutely love this in video games.

I really liked the boss battles with their funny designs and unique mechanics..i recommend to stay away from any form of cheating playing this. The game is difficult but if you complete side missions and find the right strategies and weapons the experience is far more rewarding.


Borderlands was never about the story or the single player experience, but it doesn't disappoint either..The vault hunter theme made me dream of that moment of opening the vault ,if you like treasure hunting you know what i'm talking about..

Also if you finished this game you know why i'm mad and disappointed of the ending.
The missing links are found in dlcs or other titles from the series and if you're a cave dweller like me and never played those with a big grim on my face i say it's time to play them all.

If you like this game i also recommend playing the Mad Max game as an alternative or watch the movies.


Pros:
-Improvements
-Fun with friends
-Great dlcs
-Cartoon Art style

Cons:

-Grindy and difficult if you're under level treshhold so either do all the side content or play co-op with friends


My review score

Story - 8
Gameplay-9
Graphics-9
Sound - 8

Overall - 8.5

Resident Evil 4 Remake is a masterclass in how to revive a classic for a new generation.
For me this is a genre defining experience, setting new standards for third person shooters and survival horror games.

In this remake they managed to recapture the intensity and atmosphere of the original but also elevate it with modern graphics, refined mechanics, and a deeper narrative.

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So far this is the best game in the series by far, the narrative grabs you from the first moments and never lets go until you finish it. From the chillingly atmospheric village to the dark caves or huge castle levels.. Re4 offers a thrilling, unforgettable adventure and great moments of pure horror. I don't remember the last time when i enjoyed a game so much ..

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In terms of gameplay everything is improved from aiming to a better inventory system, movements feels natural and the attacks impactful. I really liked the parry and evade mechanics even if i'm not the best at them ..yet. Certain levels offers opportunities for stealth attacks but the fun really begins when you use the expanded arsenal of weapons.

The diversity of enemies is great from the crazed villagers to mutated monstrosities like regeneradors , there is something new every level and if you add the boss fights this becomes a perfect recipe for a horror experience.
For my surprise exploration was pretty good,finding treasures and completing side quests was a pleasant distraction, there is a minigame too where i had fun..the shooting range.

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I can't talk much about cons because this was a clean game so far for me, without bugs or frustration.. There's no annoying puzzles or forced backtracking, the exploration is great and the story is just perfect. Keep in mind this is after my first playthrough on a lower difficulty..

Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to the series this is a must play and i strongly recommend it! See you on the next one and thank you for reading!


Pros:
-great story
-modern graphics
-perfect sounds effects
-immersive

Cons:

-nothing really

My review score

Story - 10
Gameplay- 10
Graphics- 10
Sound - 10

Overall - 10

I remember seeing Jill everywhere when this game released,i was so eager to play it too but i think i made the best decision to wait and play the entire series in one playthrough because thats the best way to do it.
I obtained all the titles from a humble bundle ,if you don't know about that do a google search because it can save you a lot of money.

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Resident Evil 3 brings many changes but at core is the same game we all know ,and for a while i was worried when i returned to that PD ,but for my relief it was a short part of this game. Speaking of relief the backtracking is just gone,the navigation through levels feels a lot more natural and easier. But that comes with a cost ,the removal of some puzzles which many of you may like.

From the first minutes a constant threat chases you and that extends through the entire game,specifically designed to hunt and eliminate members of STARS , Nemesis puts Mr X to shame,his ability to use weapons creates great chase scenes and battles. He becomes stronger after each defeat ,with new abilities and mutations i was surprised on each encounter.

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The fast paced style can make the story seem short ,in my opinion something that makes you lose track of time is just well done. Everything just works and the story flows so smooth that you can finish it in a few hours ,this can be extended with multiple playtrough for achievement runs. I enjoyed this approach a lot more even but there is something i was disappointed about.

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This is a remake and lots of people complain about the cut content ..i don't like when something is removed from a game especially when the original had multiple endings and now this has just one.
Why they removed enemies like spiders,crows or brain suckers is beyond me..areas of the game now missing, i think remakes should add content and preserve the old.

For me this was a refined experience ,despite all the flaws . It felt like a great game from start to the end,a story we find only in good movies so grab some popcorn because i recommend!


My review score

Story - 9
Gameplay- 7
Graphics- 9
Sound - 9

Overall - 8.5

Resident Evil 2 is a remake of the original 1998 game and for me is my first adventure in the series.. i have watched all the movies and now i have the complete games collection on my library. So why i don't start with resident evil 1 or zero?
It's my choice to skip them because i don't like the fixed camera angle, now that i explained my reason let jump back to my review.

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This remake brings an important change for the camera , the third-person perspective retains the survival horror essence and improves it by making everything more immersive.


The story can be played with two protagonists : Leon and Claire and after if you finish one playthrough the other is slightly different and for those hungry for more content there are extra stories and a lot of challenges to complete. It's impossible to finish everything in one run or two, i decided to complete the campaigns without touching the hard achievements but more of that later in the cons section.

From the moment i entered the gas station i was impressed by the graphics ..it's a great feel to be able to play at this level of quality a game released so many years ago but now with modern textures and effects.
Character models, particularly for Leon, Claire, and the various monsters, are incredibly rendered. The facial animations are detailed and expressive.


I really liked the gore elements ,you can dismember enemies and wounds can look amazing ..there is blood everywhere and the enemies look fantastic..but they're not so smart ..you can't have both i suppose!
The tension and the fear element is present and you can really feel it, i believe its mostly due to how vulnerable you feel, but don't worry once you get to know the game areas and how to avoid enemies it becomes a lot easier.


My problems with this game was the puzzles and the stupid backtracking and the inventory management where you need to run half of the map to put a item inside an item box just to have the necessary spaces to solve another puzzle. The ammo is scarce and for greater difficulty runs you need to learn everything inside out, i also didn't like how i needed to repeat the same puzzles in my second playthrough that's lazy level design if you ask me.


In conclusion Resident Evil 2 deserves all the positive feedback it received on steam, it's a great horror game and if there are people like me who haven't played it yet ,try it and have patience because it's worth every second of your time !

My scores
Graphics 9
Gameplay 8
Story 9
Sound 10
Overall 9

House of Ashes is an entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology.. my adventure in this kind of games continues after playing The Quarry i needed something similar and this was the obvious choice because i already had it on my library for a really long time.

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House of Ashes follows a squad of marine soldiers who find themselves trapped in an ancient temple, the story revolves around their struggle to survive and find a way out. The narrative is great and i don't want to unveil too much of it but expect horror and a lot of tough choices. Simple decisions can lead to branching paths and different endings for our story.

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The gameplay is simplistic ,with quick-time events where you need to press your mouse or aim your cursor to an enemy. The exploration and navigation part feels immersive, the caves and the sounds makes you feel vulnerable.

I really liked the graphics..the cinematic experience is great. With a dark lovecraftian motif..the temple and the network of caves where the shadows are at home creates a tense envinronment and perfect world design for our adventure.

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Not everything is perfect, the similarities with The Quarry unfortunately are dominant in this genre..i wished for more control in combat scenarios. I was so annoyed when a single missed key lead to a character death but maybe they will fix that in future titles.

However there are some positives that really stand out and thats character development and background stories,i feel they did a good job covering those. Another thing i enjoyed is finding journal pages and the cutscenes from the past really helped to understand the origins of this story.

In conclusion this is a great narrative game that i enjoyed a lot , after playing this i'm interested in the entire anthology because even if the gameplay is not great the story alone makes it worth!

My Scores
Story 10
Graphics 10
Gameplay 5
Sound 9
Overall 8.5

At first look The Quarry is an cinematic horror game with simplified gameplay. The intro was great and the prologue a great introduction for the story.

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I don't really like teen drama and typical conflicts unfortunately in the first chapters there are plenty of childish moments.. to be fair this is found in the most horror/slasher movies. Speaking of teen drama and slasher genre Friday the 13th is a movie series i have to mention.. so there you have it if you need a reference for our game.

Visually this is a cinematic experience with a dark atmospheric tension, dense forests and a emphasis on shadows. The character models and the use of motion capture tech really makes you feel you watch a movie , some of the characters are very realistic and their facial expressions express emotional depth.

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So beyond that teen drama cover that myself included judged too soon, there is a decent story to discover.. each character is distinct with a different background and motifs, depending on the choices made, the story can branch in different directions making each playthrough unique. There are multiple endings to discover and the replayability is great.

To sum up i enjoyed it a lot even if i had my doubts i was wrong, it's not really the type of game that makes you jump from your chair so don't expect a lot of scares . One thing i missed is more game segments where you can shoot or fight, there is a lost potential and i wished for more mini games or at least puzzles for variety.
There was a pleasant surprise in the menu where you can watch two variants of movie in which everyone dies or survives, so if you don't want to play it just watch it !

I really liked the supernatural elements but i don't want to ruin your experience and tell you too much.. you just have to discover them by yourself.

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My scores
- Graphics 10
- Gameplay 6
- Story 9
- Sound 10
- Overal 8.75

I have a little history with Wolcen ,i tried it a few years ago and my computer had some problems,here on steam this is my second experience with this game.

Unfortunately my review comes at a time when developpers announced their plan to end the support for multiplayer and endgame content however there's enough content in the single player campaign and to be honest i was interested only in that. The after grind is not for me and there are better alternatives for that.

If you never heard of this game there are similar games like Path of Exiles or Diablo series,this can be a great choice if you're interested in action rpgs with dungeon crawling and loot-based progression.

I really liked the dark fantasy theme and visually the game is a feast for the eyes and for my surprise the voice acting was great for this kind of game. After some browsing i discovered popular voice actors from games i played before like dragon age or witcher 3.

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In terms of gameplay everything was smooth with no major issues or bugs.. the movement was fluid and the dodge/roll responsive. With a huge arsenal of spells and combinations of talent trees you can create a unique character, featuring a classless system Wolcen doesn't lock you into a specific class !

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Another mechanic i enjoyed was the Apocalyptic Form, this transforms you into avatars with unique and powerful abilities ,there are multiple avatars you can unlock each with its own theme. Beyond the cool factor and amazing visuals there are strategic advantages during though battles or boss fights.

At this point in time i can only recommend this if you're looking for the single player content, for a great price during a sale of course.

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Pros:
- Great story with twists and betrayals
- Voice acting
- Visuals

Cons:
- If you want more than single player campaign,read the negative reviews

My review score

Story - 9
Gameplay- 8
Graphics- 8
Sound - 9

Overall - 8.5