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Pros: Addictive and tactical turn-based combat. Features impressive top-down 3D graphics. Environments can be manipulated and destroyed. Includes the game's downloadable content.

Cons: Enemy AI is more reactive than proactive. May be too difficult for some players. Player decisions are not well explained. Not quite as tactically deep as UFO Defense.

Pros: Engrossing storyline.. Captures the spirit of isometric classics.. Appealing graphic effects.. Wide range of environments to explore..

Cons: Voice acting is inconsistent.. Large time commitment; unsuited to casual play.. Pathfinding AI is flawed.. Background art is on variable quality..

Pros: Multiple endings. Exploration and mapping. Classic-style gameplay. Readable, clear graphics.

Cons: Slow-paced. Some learning curve. Occasional difficulty spikes. Unclear quests.

Pros: Fun character creation. Solid music and voicing. Engaging setting. Well-balanced Hard difficulty.

Cons: Excessive highest difficulty. Missable items and quests. Short endgame. Inconclusive ending.

Pros: Improved graphics. Hours of gameplay. Improved game engine. 3-in-1 game edition.

Cons: Complicated rules. Major bug that halts game progress. Unforgiving gameplay. Infrequent updates/bug fixes.

Pros: Cross-platform multiplayer mode. Regular updates. Frequent bug patches. Improved interface.

Cons: Dated graphics. Large RAM requirement. Sometimes difficult. Basic plot.

Pros: Over 100 quests. Local co-op—play with friends. Interesting art style. Unique aesthetic/art style.

Cons: Levels can feel long and tedious. Difficulty level can swing drastically. Feels like an inferior clone of previous Deathspank games. Gameplay becomes repetitive.

Pros: Rich storyline. Comprehensive character customisation. Long-lasting gameplay. Complex world to explore.

Cons: Redundant if you already own the various expansions. Unsuited to casual play. Graphics are uneven. Character voices are inconsistent.

Pros: Has 80 towns and dungeons to navigate. Offers over 50 spells. Has three distinct storylines to follow.

Cons: Slow-paced combat.

Pros: Huge amount of customization possible. Includes the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion. Engaging and intricate storyline. Support for both single and multi-player.

Cons: No major gameplay changes to the original. Issues with non-player path finding remain. Graphics and UI are slightly dated. Occasional problems with text size.

Pros: Rife with mysteries. Excellent battle mechanics. Great artwork. Smooth and challenging gameplay.

Cons: Story isn’t as innovative as the gameplay. Camera angles may make you lose sight at times. Combat moves are limited. Gets a bit tiresome at the end.

Pros: Has a unique sense of humour. Cartoonish graphics are appealing. Many memorable characters. Unusual approach to familiar genre.

Cons: Monsters lack variety. Quests can become repetitive. Combat system is clunky. Treasure hunting lacks challenge as items too easy to find.

Pros: Immersive and gripping storyline. Includes every add-on and expansion. A strong combination of gameplay genres. Meticulous graphics.

Cons: Too violent for younger players. The voice acting can be flat. Boss battles are awkwardly inserted. Redundant if you already own the extensions.

Pros: Easy to play. Fairly balanced puzzles. Diverse character cast. Compatible with many devices.

Cons: Fixed and sometimes poor perspective. Colours bleed together in some scenes. Poor hint functionality. Nearly requires first episode.

Pros: Excellent voice performance by Cary Elwes. Affectionate spoof of RPG cliches. Detailed summoning system. Satisfyingly long main quest.

Cons: Dated graphics. Challenging mobile control system. Limited character customization. Can be hard to read on smaller screens.

Pros: Enjoyable nostalgic atmosphere. Simple, intuitive control system. Robust character customization options. Procedurally-generated dungeons provide replay value.

Cons: No female character options. Dated graphics. Character movement is sometimes very slow. Dark scenes can sometimes be hard to see.

Pros: Enjoyable, turn-based battle system. Large cast of characters. Simple gameplay will appeal to casual gamers. Reminiscent of old Final Fantasy games.

Cons: Lots of grinding required. Graphics are very simplistic. Lacks a truly compelling story. Spell books are under-powered.

Pros: A classic of the genre. Mix of serious gaming and humour. Easy to play, challenge to master. An updated story and game mechanic over prequel.

Cons: It’s from 2011, and is not updated. Grind is real. Frat Boy humour not to all tastes. Outside of bashing and time management, not much to offer.

Pros: Psychological elements are great. Stylish sketched look and Lovecraftian style. Loads of content. Harsh but fair.

Cons: Not an epic RPG, no dialog or cut-scenes. No dialogues or cut-scenes.