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• XONE
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Those of you who already have an interest in Space faring expeditions will likely get the most out of Mars Horizon, as otherwise the fairly bland gameplay and presentation may well put you off digging into the experience. There’s a good amount of educational merit to it though, so hopefully it’ll inspire more people to learn! But if I’m completely honest, the most fun I had from Mars Horizon came from the controller vibrating in my lap during rocket launches. And yes, Bigger is Better. Lol.

• XONE
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Liftoff: Drone Racing is bringing simulation drone racing to consoles without missing a beat. While Liftoff: Drone Racing has been tough for me to wrap my head around control-wise I still had fun. With more time I know the first place finishes would start rolling in but even as noob to both virtual and real life drone flying, I had a good time and I’d imagine enthusiasts and general sim racing fans would as well.

• XONE
• 8.1 / 10
• États-Unis

Just Dance 2021 is, as ever, a great party game experience that is simple to get into and encourages people of all skill levels to join in. Being able to use the Sweat mode to aid in your fitness journey is a great touch, while when using Kinect the video clips that are recorded never fail to get a laugh out of the room. Played without a camera it loses a little of its accuracy and charm, but it still manages to be a fun experience –provided you trust the players not to launch your phone across the room!

• XONE
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

I had a blast playing Fuser and I can’t wait to keep playing it. The game does a good job at letting you feel like you’ve made some really good tunes, even for the rhythmically challenged like myself. I only wish there were more songs to pick from without resulting to DLC but the offering available is certainly solid. All in all I’m glad a rhythm game without peripherals is here and I’m excited to see where Fuser goes.

• XSX/S
• 6.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 6.3 / 10
• États-Unis

As someone wholly unfamiliar with Handball it’s perhaps expected that I might not quite get it, but despite a good few modes and teams to play with I can’t shake the feeling that even fans of the sport might come away underwhelmed with Handball 21 thanks to it’s stuttery, simplistic gameplay and lack of visual sheen.

• XONE
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 8.9 / 10
• États-Unis

All in all, Watch Dogs: Legion is a brilliant third instalment to the franchise. I am loving the fact you can play as pretty much anyone, but I have yet to find my favourite character that I 100% want to always play. But with so many to choose from I think I will be constantly changing. The story is interesting and the hacking is smooth and rewarding. For me, this is a must-play.

• XONE
• 6.6 / 10
• États-Unis

There are a bevvy of reasons to commend Ghostrunner thanks to its emphasis on story, the brilliantly satisfying ways you carve through your adversaries, and the rhythmic feeling of the wall-running is excellently fluid. However, Ghostrunner falls down due to its unfair challenge, the one-dimensional and cliched characters, the tepid-looking cyberpunk aesthetics and the befuddling upgrade system. Ghostrunner will easily satisfy those who are compelled by its inspirations and it’s decent at what it does, but the frustrations and hurdles aren’t quite worth standing for because the challenges within Ghostrunner‘s design appear to contradict the kind of emphatic power that being a badass unstoppable ninja should define. Ghostrunner is certainly worth a look and will definitely click with those endeared by its speed and momentum, but potentially alienates those who just want a kick-ass action game to delve into. In this sense, Ghostrunner is as much a success as it is a failure.

• XONE
• 8.9 / 10
• États-Unis

The king is back. DIRT returns with aplomb in a triumphant new entry that packs in as much substance as it does style. Visually DIRT 5 is spectacular, one of the best looking and astounding racing games out there, managing to get up close and give FORZA‘s rear bumper a fearless bonk. On track DIRT 5 is accessibly nimble and controllably twitchy, making races a sheer spectacle and a sheer highlight at the same time featuring engaging tussles for position, only being matched by the array of exciting events on offer. Playgrounds gives avid DIRT lovers the ability to create their own tracks and share them with the community, which will undoubtedly add plenty of surprising challenges for those who want to spend time with it. DIRT 5 is superb and will quench the thirst of anybody who believes racing games have become too sim-heavy and boring. Some will lament the lack of true rallying and the ostentatious Americanised presentation but why complain when you can fully embrace the arcade richness on display here. Simply put, DIRT 5 is excellent and will leave you craving for more – now go out and there and drink it up.

• XONE
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

I came in with high expectations for this second outing in The Dark Pictures series, but came away ever so slightly underwhelmed. It looks and sounds great, and the atmosphere and tension building is excellent. Sadly the all-important characters just didn’t quite resonate with me thanks to some sudden shifts in tone between sentences, and an overall feeling of disjointedness between scenes. Little Hope may not quite live up to Man of Medan then, but it’s still a passable bit of teen horror to fill up an evening or two.

• XONE
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

All in all, YesterMorrow is a fine platformer with a decent story. The progression of the main character feels timely and challenges satisfying. Although the mapping system could use a redesign, I would recommend YesterMorrow to any 2D platforming fan.

• XONE
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 6.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 6.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 9.7 / 10
• États-Unis

Supraland has come out of nowhere and absolutely blown me away. Taking inspiration from some of the best games ever, it manages to somehow blend them all together into a cohesive whole, constantly surprising and delighting us in equal measure. Combat is a bit weak, and the solutions can at time be a bit too obtuse, but these are small blemishes on what is otherwise an incredibly fun adventure that is funny, rewarding and something that’ll keep us coming back for sometime yet. That it also launched on Gamepass means that it’ll hopefully gain the love and success it clearly deserves.

• XONE
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Roguelite lovers will enjoy ScourgeBringer I feel. If you have played Dead Cells you can look forward to some similar action and beats, while also offering just as much of a challenge. It’s a good example of the genre and well worth a look, especially as it’s included in Gamepass!