Credit to the developers for combining a tightly authored narrative arc with a compelling and wide-ranging new combat system that somehow satisfies everyone – almost

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Dominik Diamond returns to a beloved old favourite, hoping the modern remake can do for Dad Dominik what the original did for Lad Dominik

A more mature and realistic tone, stunning performances, a rounded likeable hero and a fully realised world make up for moments when this epic 40-hour game becomes a chore

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The landmark 1997 role-playing game adored by millions has been lovingly reconfigured as a 21st-century action thriller

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