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Pros: An immersive experience on par with Zelda II. Players can modify difficulty settings.

Cons: Some puzzles can be extremely confusing. Weapons have a very short range when battling enemies.

Pros: Weapon customization.

Cons: No online or local co-op modes or missions.

Pros: Blends Greek mythology and strategic gameplay well. Has a GAIA enemy system for more challenging gameplay.

Cons: Instances of graphically depicted violence.

Pros: Explore a variety of settings, from dank caves to abandoned villages. Visually impressive art style with highly-detailed 2D animations. 4 types of weapons to fight with, and many varieties of each type. Multiple endings to experience depending on the player’s choices throughout the game.

Cons: Intentionally very difficult — not for casual gamers. Boss battles can feel unrewarding considering how difficult they are to beat.

Pros: Hand-drawn art style gives the game a distinctive look. A detailed narrative that takes the player through the lore of the game world. Plenty of exploration to partake in after the final boss is defeated. A wealth of equipment, locations, enemies, environments, and more.

Cons: Some players complain the game is too “grindy”.

Pros: Simple and accessible ARPG gameplay for newcomers. Distinct character classes and pets add variety. Customizable player fort for light personalization. Drop-in multiplayer supports casual co-op sessions.

Cons: Shallow skill systems and limited build variety. Endgame content lacks long-term replayability.

Pros: Atmospheric visuals. Compelling narrative.

Cons: The stealth mechanics can be challenging. The pacing can be uneven at times.

Pros: The detailed story is fleshed out by impressive cinematics. Game succeeds at building a tense atmosphere. Atmospheric soundtrack and voice acting add to the experience.

Cons: Performance can be lacking, even on high-end machines. Some puzzles are not intuitive, leading to frustration as they can result in the player's death. Featuring gore and unsettling imagery, it's not suitable for everyone.

Pros: One of the most well-known space shooter games. A huge variety of open-world environments to explore.

Cons: Many feel that this game has been overly simplified. There is no multiplayer mode to access.

Pros: Impressive visuals, thanks to the high-quality graphics on display. Allows players to experience a fantastical version of medieval Japan. Hordes of enemies to fight, including bosses. Combat controls and mechanics are considered excellent by most who have played it.

Cons: Fiendishly difficult — not for casual or impatient players.

Pros: Remaster includes a wide range of resolutions and fixed frame rates up to 120 fps. Features one of the most expansive game worlds in the franchise. Widely praised for its sound design. Plenty of side content to explore.

Cons: Some of the puzzles can be a little too confusing in places. Often considered to be the weakest of the franchise.

Pros: Features a fully destructible environment. Procedurally generated world increases the replayability of the game. Drones can be programmed with sensors and logic gates. The need to upgrade pushes a smooth progression for the player.

Cons: Missions can start to feel quite repetitive. Game doesn’t offer much guidance to the player.

Pros: A highly intuitive combat system. An improved user interface (UI).

Cons: There is no multiplayer mode. Many fights are predictable and repetitive.

Pros: Developers regularly respond to player feedback. Extremely smooth and intuitive user controls.

Cons: Players will require a fair amount of physical space to move around. Not suited for minors due to graphic violence.

Pros: A well-written storyline. Steam Achievements and Points Shop Items can be unlocked.

Cons: Character classes may be unbalanced at times. Level bosses are not as challenging as they could be.

Pros: Modeled after the highly successful Resident Evil franchise. Updated graphics provide a very realistic experience.

Cons: Graphic violence is not suitable for minors. Higher levels can be nearly impossible to complete.

Pros: One of the most-respected classic role-playing games. Numerous character enhancements to encounter.

Cons: The graphics are undoubtedly dated. Missing a single key will force players to repeat an entire level.

Pros: Well-crafted and cohesive cartoon visuals. Based on the popular animated TV show. Voice acting performed by the animated show's original cast. A complete story with roughly 6+ hours of gameplay.

Cons: Gameplay can feel clunky and unbalanced at times.

Pros: One of the most well-known retro FPS shooters. Up to four players can participate.

Cons: The number of weapons is somewhat limited. Players may experience issues with DOS-based emulators.