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Pros: Procedurally generated world design ensures a unique playthrough each time. Game delivers a suitably eerie and claustrophobic experience for a horror title. Online PvP and co-op, as well as local shared and split-screen play.

Cons: Hard difficulty and permadeath features may be frustrating for casual gamers. A lack of variety in game modes and other types of content beyond core gameplay experience.

Pros: Each playthrough presents the player as a different character and backstory. High replayability value thanks to unique experience each time. Game succeeds in creating a highly atmospheric and immersive experience.

Cons: Can be a little confusing at first and not especially helpful for new players. Requires several playthroughs to really experience what the game has to offer.

Pros: A large, open world for the player to explore as they wish. The lack of a class system allows the player to progress in any way they choose. Graphics make for visually impressive scenes in the open world.

Cons: Combat in the game lacks weight, making for unsatisfying fights. The user interface is quite unintuitive and can make for awkward use.

Pros: Part of a wider Shadowgate universe but can be enjoyed without prior experience. Lots of areas to explore and monsters to encounter. Game does a good job at setting a tense, fantasy atmosphere. Difficulty is not too hard for casual players, but not too easy for more experienced players.

Cons: Many players have commented that the puzzles are too easy. Prone to performance-related bugs.

Pros: High-quality graphics render the game world nicely. Most buildings can be robbed if the player has the right tools. Will appeal to fans of Thief Simulator. Features many side activities to participate in outside of stealing.

Cons: Some players have complained that the user interface is hard to use.

Pros: Represents a legitimate way for fans of the game to play it on new computers. The fantasy game world is richly detailed. 77 different fairies and demons, and 12 different elements. Features an original soundtrack to accompany the gameplay.

Cons: The game is quite dated and will only appeal to fans of the original. Doesn’t work “out of the box” for everyone.

Pros: Features a fully destructible environment. Map editor allows players to create their own environments to play in. Dynamic lighting enhances the 2D graphics style. Supports local multiplayer in both shared and split-screen co-op mode.

Cons: No option to continue playing after death — can become frustrating starting over every time. Lacks sufficient content to retain the player's attention for long. No online multiplayer mode.

Pros: A novel and interesting game skill in the magnetic force mechanic. Retro 16-bit art style will likely appeal to gamers from that era. Controls are easy to pick up with a smooth progression to more difficult levels. Features a full chiptune soundtrack.

Cons: The level design can make the game start to feel very repetitive after a while.

Pros: Cartoonish art style is aesthetically pleasing while still providing plenty of detail. Heavily optimized and should run well on most VR-capable systems. Simple mechanics and comedic nature make the game accessible to more casual players. Lots of weapons, upgrades, and stages to unlock.

Cons: Perhaps too basic for VR shooter enthusiasts.

Pros: Fun, ridiculous monster-battling gameplay. Colorful, cartoonish characters, locations, and visual effects. Enjoyable in both single-player and multiplayer co-op modes.

Cons: Core gameplay eventually feels repetitive. Jumbled visual design lacks polish or intention.

Pros: A somewhat novel combination of mech-centric themes and RTS gameplay. A wide range of units, weapons, and armor tiers.

Cons: Players have complained that the game feels unbalanced in many areas. Controls — such as for selecting units — can be clunky and unintuitive. A number of players have reported the game to be very buggy.

Pros: Aesthetically pleasing visuals. A complete soundtrack with 15 songs. With local co-op mode.

Cons: No online co-op option.

Pros: Immersive dark fantasy atmosphere with strong lore. Procedurally generated dungeons enhance replay value. Unique darkness-as-enemy mechanic adds tension. Five hero classes provide varied playstyles.

Cons: Steep difficulty can frustrate casual players. No multiplayer options available. Occasional performance or balance issues.

Pros: Wide variety of missions with multiple possible solutions. Enjoyable visual style evokes 60s spy movies. Strong voice acting. Fun period soundtrack.

Cons: Dated graphics and presentation. Campy atmosphere undercuts dramatic plot.

Pros: Large-scale siege battles with tactical and action elements. Wide variety of units and formations for strategic depth. Siege engines and terrain add variety to battles. Strong community features through houses and territory wars.

Cons: Steep learning curve for new players. Progression grind may feel demanding. Occasional server and performance issues.

Pros: Does a good job of conveying the nature of the game show that the player is in. Events break up the grind of the regular gameplay. A fun variety of items and weapons for players to find and use. Features a clean user interface that is easy to understand.

Cons: Game lacks a cohesive sense of permanent progression between different runs. Some players find the game to lack enough variety in the core gameplay.

Pros: Atmospheric world that encourages exploration. Immersive sound design. Intriguing lore. Distinctive art style with surreal landscapes.

Cons: Enemy variety is somewhat limited.

Pros: Progress can be saved within the Steam cloud. Fluid combat mechanics.

Cons: Facial expressions are somewhat lackluster. Companion quests spawn enemies that are nearly impossible to beat.

Pros: A fleshed-out, interesting narrative and world lore to explore. A selection of characters to play as. Many players report that the game runs smoothly. Features a complete soundtrack.

Cons: Some players have commented that the combat mechanics can be unfair.