Tomb Raider I-III remastered (Playstation 5)
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3.5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-tomb-raider-1-3-remastered-collection-ultime-549985
At the time of writing, my heart is in the balance, because it's still pretty damn great to have Lara back. Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered is undoubtedly the ultimate compilation for those who want to enjoy Lara's first adventures in the best possible conditions. For around thirty euros, you'll be able to enjoy almost forty hours of gameplay, with all the sensations of the time and content that will be new to many. Three really great adventures, with a few bonus levels and new features such as New Game Plus, which holds a few surprises in store, and some particularly devious challenges. On the other hand, there are also some major problems besides the lack of affordable gameplay. Even though the games are more beautiful than ever, not everything is rosy. Features are missing and, above all, there are still a host of technical problems, some of which are as old as the games themselves. A lack of finish or an almost masochistic desire to keep the games intact? A good question, but it's not always pleasant, not to mention the fact that while the graphical overhaul is certainly present, it can also detract from the experience by drastically changing the original ambience or revealing what was once hidden and should still have been. An eagerly-awaited return, but unfortunately not as perfect as hoped.
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Horizon Forbidden West (PC)
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4.5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-horizon-forbidden-west-pc-544105
Let's be clear, Horizon Forbidden West is one of the most beautiful PC games currently available and a real graphical marvel.
Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection (PC)
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2 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-star-wars-battlefront-collection-544154
The bugs are still too numerous and the collection ultimately doesn’t add much to justify the price.
South Park: Snow Day! (PC)
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3 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-south-park-snow-day-pc-541578
South Park Snow Day could have been one the worst games of this iconic series, but it's not ! If you like the humor and you're cherish all these characters, you could have an enjoyable moment alone, or with friends. Playing this game in co-op eliminates this feeling of artificial difficulty. The experience feels a little bit old, but there are cool elements like playing cards. Give it a shot if you love South Park and don't expect a great game.
Rise of the Ronin (Playstation 5)
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3.5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/rise-of-the-ronin-test-ps5-539926
Rise of the Ronin is the most ambitious game of Team Ninja and by far. Much more narrative than its predecessors, it unfortunately takes quite a long time to become really interesting. That's the risk when you want to create fiction when it doesn’t need to. But it is also the fault of an open world far behind a certain Ghost of Tsushima. In the end Rise of the Ronin is an open world game among many others, but with an ultra-dynamic, demanding and very deep gameplay.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 (PC)
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5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-dragon-dogma-2-pc-ps5-539163
The first Dragon's Dogma was already a very unique game in its own right, that sadly did not shine as bright as it should have. With Dragon's Dogma 2, Capcom went above and beyond everything we could have hoped for. From its gigantic and beautifully well crafted open world we excitedly want to explore in its every nook and cranny to its brilliantly epic gameplay and the oh so genious Pawn system, this sequel is a masterpice that majestically gives justice to that franchise very close to Capcom's heart. An absolute must-have for every fan of open-world RPGs. We'll see your Pawns when you get there, Arisens. T'is a marvelous adventure, indeed !
Dragon’s Dogma 2 (Playstation 5)
5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-dragon-dogma-2-pc-ps5-539163
The first Dragon's Dogma was already a very unique game in its own right, that sadly did not shine as bright as it should have. With Dragon's Dogma 2, Capcom went above and beyond everything we could have hoped for. From its gigantic and beautifully well crafted open world we excitedly want to explore in its every nook and cranny to its brilliantly epic gameplay and the oh so genious Pawn system, this sequel is a masterpice that majestically gives justice to that franchise very close to Capcom's heart. An absolute must-have for every fan of open-world RPGs. We'll see your Pawns when you get there, Arisens. T'is a marvelous adventure, indeed !
Alone in the Dark (Remake) (Playstation 5)
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2 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-alone-in-the-dark-remake-ps5-538722
If you're expect Alone in the Dark (2024) to be the next Resident Evil 2 Remake or Dead Space Remake, you'll be dumbfounded. Yes, the series used to a reference for survival horror, but that's no longer the case. This remake has to many flaws to be really enjoyable. The overall film noir atmosphere, with its doom jazz music, is appealing but underused. And on the other hand, the game suffers from narrative issues, a lack of memorable moments and isn't simply good enough. Finally, it's more like a thriller than a satisfaying survival horror experience.
WWE 2K24 (Playstation 5)
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3 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-wwe-2k24-535712
WWE 2K24 is clearly aiming at wrestling fans. They will not be disoriented level taken in hand by the arrival of new features in the execution of certain shots. Nor by the few technical flaws. The new games are way too much fun and the Showcase mode dedicated to Wrestlemania is really successful. But the graphic limits and a certain lack of variety in the content, are all defects are unfortunate. But WWE 2K24 succeeds in its mission : to entertain us.
The Thaumaturge (PC)
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4 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-the-thaumaturge-witcher-remake-531932
The Thaumaturge is a fairly unique RPG in terms of its setting and the themes it addresses. Narratively quite crazy and engaging from start to finish, it is worthy of a very good fantasy movie or a good gothic tale.
The Outlast Trials (PC)
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3 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-the-outlast-trials-avis-critique-531554
The Outlast Trials takes the franchise into a new multiplayer universe and surprisingly, it works quite well. The hide-and-seek from the saga remains intact, it's bloody and violent just like the previous games, and the sound design is excellent. But unfortunately, the content is still rather limited and we can get bored pretty quickly. However, we hope that Red Barrels will find ways to improve the game in the coming months.
Helldivers 2 (Playstation 5)
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4 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-helldivers-2-ps5-exclu-avis-529475
Helldivers 2 is one the best co-op games ever made. It's a full packed-action title with huge references to Starship Troopers and Terminator that will resonate among fans. A full sequel with far greater ambitions and a sense of destruction like Battlefield series. Don't hesitate, buy it on PS5 or PC.
Expeditions : A MudRunner Game (PC)
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4 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-expeditions-a-mudrunner-game-529671
Saber Interactive uses SnowRunner’s very strong foundation to deliver a new alternative experience with Expeditions: A MudRunner Game based on exploring hostile and wild areas. Without being totally new, since it borrows a lot from its predecessor, the game nevertheless manages to grab us with its sublime scenery, but also and especially its fascinating gameplay and physics. The new mechanics introduced as the management of gadgets and equipment only reinforce the strategic aspect of a demanding title but within the reach of all motivated adventurers, novices as old adventurers of the MudRunner saga. Too bad not to be able to enjoy it with friends for the release, but we already know: Expeditions is there for a long time, alongside his cousin SnowRunner.
Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash (Playstation 5)
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1.5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-jujutsu-kaisen-cursed-clash-525464
Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is not at all up to the manga or the anime. It could have been a good adaptation if it had benefited from care, ideas and consistency in its development. He does not honor his genre nor the manga he is supposed to adapt. The rendering is catastrophic, embarrassing and shameful for any lover of JJK.
War Hospital (PC)
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3.5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-war-hospital-gestion-guerre-526045
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Playstation 5)
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5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-ff7-rebirth-final-fantasy-sublime-526955
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth marks a new golden age for the license. It's a gargantuan, oversized game, as well as being extremely generous. Compared to it, FF7 Remake is just a long prologue behind closed doors. With Rebirth, the world opens up, and so does the universe of Final Fantasy 7. Everything is sublime, fantastic even, and an invitation to travel. The deliberately choppy and mysterious narrative perfectly fulfills its role, and is sure to be the talk of the town. It's an almost instantaneous uppercut that never really gives us time to unhinge our jaws. However, not everything is rosy, there are a few clumsinesses here and there, a few old-fashioned mechanics that rub shoulders with other, much more modern systems, but we'll gladly forgive it, as everything else is so impressive. It's beautiful, sublime, for the eyes and ears, even if the technique sometimes fails when you look closer. The soundtrack, a mix of new and reworked themes, is certainly one of the best in the series. But it's a whole, and taken as a whole, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a real masterpiece.
Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League (Playstation 5)
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3 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-524435
Suicide Squad is not the disaster that we were afraid of. But in the other hand, it's not a good game because its many flaws. The storytelling is good enough and the characters are excellent, especially Harley Quinn. There is definitely a sense of humour, the combat part offers a crisp feel like the parkour. But the game as a service structure is a huge problem.
Banishers: Ghost of the New Eden (PC)
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3 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-banishers-ghosts-of-new-eden-522979
Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior (PC)
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4 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-lysfanga-surprise-quantic-dream-520347
Lysfanga The Time Shift Warrior is a true masterpiece. It's a beautifully crafted strategic action game, boasting exceptional artistic direction inspired by the tales of the Thousand and One Nights.
Granblue Fantasy : Relink (Playstation 5)
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4 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-granblue-fantasy-relink-ps5-518695
For a first of its kind, Granblue Fantasy Relink is a success. It throws itself wholeheartedly into the grand spectacle of pure action, showing extreme generosity. With a roster of some twenty unique characters, for as many different gameplays, Relink can boast of breaking the routine, or almost. Inherited from Gacha, it uses a progression system for its heroes that could put some people off. But it's also this recipe that makes the endgame, based on a system of quests to be completed alone or in cooperation, so addictive. If you're a customer, over a hundred hours of gameplay await you; if not, you'll have to make do with the main story, punctuated by memorable sequences and battles. The story, however, is hardly surprising, with dispensable side quests. Granblue Fantasy Relink has a bit of an "ass between two chairs", since it certainly won't appeal to everyone, but it's nonetheless a good action-RPG that tries to blend its heritage with a slightly more modern and current recipe. It paves the way for a franchise that could well surprise us even more in a few years' time.
Persona 3 Reload (Playstation 5)
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4.5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-persona-3-reload-remake-ps5-518156
Persona 3 Reload is an excellent remake and truly modernize the game by harmonize it with Persona 5. A truly impressive graphical leap that which brings new perspectives and brings some new features. The Tartarus still feels outdated and could have benefited from some tweaks. But Persona 3 Reload is still a memorable game and one of the best of the beginning of the year.
Tekken 8 (Playstation 5)
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4.5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-tekken-8-516574
Tekken 8 offers a suitable playground for both novices and purists of the saga. Set to last, the game sets the bar very high, corrects the defaults of the previous game and greatly improves the experience. We can’t wait to see how Bandai Namco will follow up in the coming months/years. A must-have for any lovers of fighting games that respects. You will not regret it.
Last of Us Part 2 Remastered (Playstation 5)
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5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-the-last-of-us-2-remastered-version-ps5-514733
The Last of Us 2 is a true masterpiece, a must-have on PS5 if you didn’t have the chance to play it yet. This PS5 version is fully optimized and makes the game even better. The numerous bonuses add a nice little touch for the fans, especially the rogue-like mode which can become a little bit addictive.
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown (Playstation 5)
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4 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-ps5-513494
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown ticks all the boxes of the perfect metroidvania. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but appropriates a genre that suits the license perfectly. Artistically very well done, visually appealing, the game is also extremely dynamic and engaging. It's a pleasure to explore this citadel frozen in time, to discover its varied and inspired environments, even if we've seen them a thousand times before. The fact is, the execution is top-notch and the artwork creates the perfect illusion. The icing on the cake is that, in addition to offering a challenge that can be customized from start to finish, this Prince of Persia is extremely generous. The gameplay becomes denser the further you go, and the mechanics merge together to create some memorable platforming and boss battles. There's no need to beat about the bush: Prince of Persia The Lost Crown marks the return of the license with a vengeance, and is not only a great success but also an excellent surprise.
Star Ocean The Second Story R (Playstation 5)
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4 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/star-ocean-the-second-story-r-test-500985
Star Ocean The Second Story R is an excellent remake that strikes the perfect balance between reworking the base material and preserving a proven formula. The 2.5D graphics are a feast for the eyes, the music is mesmerizing, and is facing an effective story, but that can put off at first.
Avatar Frontiers of Pandora (PC)
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3.5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-avatar-frontiers-of-pandora-pc-502301
Avatar Frontiers of Pandora is a very good experience, if not a truly excellent one. Ubisoft wants to sell us a colossal AAAA, but the truth is that it's rather a solid AAA. It's based on excellent foundations, and has managed to personalize enough things we've seen everywhere else to draw us into its universe, but the most fussy will not be fooled, or will only be fooled for a few hours. The game quickly shows its limitations. Yes, the world is magnificent, the art direction borrowed from the movies is incredible, the music, always in keeping with the theme, takes your breath away and you enjoy the journey. The main storyline takes care of itself, as do the side quests. But the pacing problem and a number of other little things, such as a less-than-stellar FR dubbing, technical glitches and a shaky AI, quickly bring us back to reality. The game lacks polish, even though it's teeming with details that make it extremely faithful to the universe it's based on. All in all, an excellent adaptation, but also a good open-world action game.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar : Realms of Ruin (PC)
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3.5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-warhammer-realms-of-ruin-rts-499207
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Realms of Ruin stands out for its visual quality and immersion in the Warhammer universe, with a nice narrative single-player campaign and notable accessibility for new players. The lack of content could impact the game's longevity.
RoboCop Rogue City (PC)
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3.5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/robocop-rogue-city-test-495378
RoboCop: Rogue City stands out as the most accomplished video game adaptation of this iconic action hero from the 80s. The game manages to captivate fans with its atmosphere and thrills.
Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections (Playstation 5)
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3.5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-naruto-x-boruto-ultimate-ninja-storm-494111
If you have never played a Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm, Storm Connections is clearly for you since it compiles the best, but also the worst of the previous games. The game fills its compilation function and pushes the fan service enough, with an original story touching enough, to invite itself on the library of a regular license also.
Goldorak (Grendizer) (Playstation 5)
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2.5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-goldorak-le-festin-des-loups-492340
UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER : The Feast of the Wolves is an excellent tribute game but as a video game, it doesn't achieve much. While the gameplay is really enjoyable, the challenges quickly become repetitive, and the game suffers from major technical problems such as clipping and occasional framerate drops. A game for nostalgic gamers and hardcore fans of the anime, who will forgive anything the game can't do right.
Alan Wake 2 (PC)
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5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-alan-wake-2-493796
Alan Wake 2 is definitely one of the best games of the year as it ridicules the competition on many levels. It is the result of many years of experimentation. Remedy signs here an important episode for the history of the studio, its connected universe and for Alan. A meta game at all levels that will embark us on an adventure that takes to the guts. Story well tied, strong character, careful writing, it has it all.
Alan Wake 2 (Playstation 5)
5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-alan-wake-2-493796
Alan Wake 2 is definitely one of the best games of the year as it ridicules the competition on many levels. It is the result of many years of experimentation. Remedy signs here an important episode for the history of the studio, its connected universe and for Alan. A meta game at all levels that will embark us on an adventure that takes to the guts. Story well tied, strong character, careful writing, it has it all.
Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)
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3.5 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-super-mario-rpg-remake-492333
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (PC)
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2 stars
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-dlc-491584
With Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. Activision has unfortunately proved right all those who have been criticizing the franchise since the dawn of time, with arguments that are sometimes a little excessive. This time, it's impossible to prove them wrong. Under the guise of nostalgia, we're treated to maps we've already seen and heard of, and nothing new, nor any major changes, just to get the ball rolling again. The campaign is short and uneven. There are a few memorable sequences, but they can be counted on the fingers of one hand. As for the zombie mode, it's a simple mix of DMZ and Cold War Zombie thrown together on the new Warzone map. Even if it's not all bad news - the game's multiplayer is pretty solid, and the sensations and gunplay are cool - Activision knows that when we hear you talk about a "premium experience", we don't believe it for a moment. And yet it's a very good customer who's telling you here, not without a certain sadness.