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Awesome game but in my opinion the controls are just to bad even for the time same with graphics not really impressive even for its time, but this all adds to the clunky fun of the game. I think the remake is worth playing more but the atmosphere is very different feeling in this game so it is also worth playing

With CSGO/CS2 the best Tactical Shooter there is (played since alpha on ubisoft so way more hours there and on xbox aswell)

+ Very strategy based, different operators are also very nice with various amounts of playstyles,
+ Guns feel great
+ Well optimized and good graphics
+ Lots of awesome limited time events
+ Game will always stay relevant just like Counter Strike which is good you dont want to potentially learn a games aim a lot, for it then to become irrelevant for example x defiant etc...

- R6 used to be a bit more realistic with simpler operators which might / could exist in real life kind of changed in YEAR 3 like Alibi etc. till present there are a lot of obviously fake operators which would 100% not exist in real life at the current moment and some look way to fake... the game has a less serious realism tone because of this which it did used to have. The game also for whatever reason needed to add a lot of woke like operators, The sports maps like stadium etc lore also adds to the why make it so unrealistic all of a sudden. Just a negetaive imo how the games overall vibe has changed

- The patching, of course there are guns / operators which need to be patched, but the operators and guns should be play tested more before coming out for example when ela came out she was way to OP, same with Caveria, in general often the newest operators seem to be very good in beginning and then get patched but constant patching makes learning operators or gun feel more tedious since there is often change and you never know which one is currently good without keeping up with patch notes (also very annoying in COD you always need to know the META GUNS so you have to google it etc.), CS2 also does this better the only real bad thing being the R8 Revolver in that game which was patched in the same week, they avoid making temporary metas way more which is a very good thing for a competitive game and especially for returning players, If it ain't broke don't fix it, even if the guns/operators were pretty balanced they still often changed

- They remastered the maps but imho made some maps are way worse for example house, hereford, kanal, oregon which were iconic maps but feel demastered in certain for example they changed the layout to much CS2 remastered the CSGO maps waaaaaayy better because they knew you should not change iconic maps drastically because there will always be people which either hate it or love it

- Most newer maps seem to be worse than older ones like the Stadium maps and Lair, Emerald Plains, Fortress

- a lot of operators to learn to play against can be bad for returning players or just new players

All the negatives aside still a great and obviously worth it game, also free to play now which is also nice, lots of content.

Nice short narrative story, worth playing if you are into narrative driven games, its a nice small short indie game

This is how remakes should be made awesome game

One of the greatest Resident Evil games maybe even the best, in my opinion. Also one of the best games to get into the Resident Evil franchise because it's sort of different. Its easier to get into you don't have to manage your inventory extremely, there is lots of ammo

+ First-Person Perspective: Perfectly suited for Resident Evil, in my opinion. First-person is far more immersive, which is especially important for a horror game. The usual third-person option is available, but only through a DLC (which should have been a free option, but still).

+ Atmosphere/Map: The castle is legendary an ideal setting for a horror game. The graphics and interior design of the castle are absolutely magnificent. Honestly the best setting a RE game ever had (but thats more a preference thing probably)

+ Great Villains

+ Fun Gameplay: The overall gameplay is enjoyable, though the shooting mechanics feel a bit off especially on a controller but that’s typical for Resident Evil.

+ Weapons variation and differences are great and lots of nice upgrades/attachments

+ The Duke: The in-game shop merchant is fantastic.

- Some sections of the game are definitely less enjoyable than others, but overall, it remains a fun experience (a minor gripe).

Dying light 1 is better, but this game is not bad

- Dying light 1 has a way better horrory atmospere

- Dying light 1 is way more simple in a good way

- The only thing really better about Dying Light 2 are graphics (not art style tho, 1 is way darker and grim looking so more horror like), combat, parkour,

Dying Light 2 does offer more content but feels more RPG game like with tons of side quests etc. I personally preferred Dying Light 1s simplicity, but can still recommend 2

One of the better alternatives to Animal Crossing on Steam, has similar mechanics but also some more in depth things like leveling and caves etc.

- Performance could be more given the simple but fitting graphics, changing graphics settings barely changes anything, changing resolution does help a bit (only really annoying on steam deck or if you dont have a very high spec gamimg laptop etc but the game should still run better considering the graphics)

TDU Solar Crown is an enjoyable game that shows a lot of promise!

Pros (+)

Fantastic Progression: Unlocking super or hypercars requires considerable time and effort, which adds depth to the game and makes you care more about the cars you drive since you've invested time in acquiring them.

Intriguing Map: The game features a map filled with hidden paths and collectible tokens for XP and money. Boasting beautiful coastlines and extensive highways, I would rate the map an 8/10. It's perfect for casual driving as well as for racing (and it's significantly better than FH5). The upcoming addition of Ibiza is an exciting bonus!

Great Car Handling: The cars strike an excellent balance between arcade fun and semi-realism, with noticeable differences in handling, depending on whether the vehicle has RWD or AWD, as well as the settings for ABS and TCS.

Unique Car Experiences: While the car selection is way to limited, each vehicle has its own unique characteristics, including detailed interiors and realistic sound effects. You can quickly turn on headlights, use your blinker, or open and close the windows, which greatly enhances the immersive experience.

Decent Tuning Options: Customizing your car through sport and dynamic modes is enjoyable. Although some presets may be less effective and most of the time you just pick Sport mode or create your own tuning setups, which offer a wide range of options.

Open World Exploration: TDU Solar Crown excels as an open-world game, rewarding players with lots XP for discovering the map. This encourages exploration of its stunning coastlines and hidden spots. Driving to a dealer is also cool although this was done better in TDU 2 having an actual BMW or Porcshe dealer would have been way cooler and the dealerships look a bit to extreme and all have nearly the same design.

Car Interiors: Having the option to change interior color is awesome, some cars have lots of choices when it comes to interior colors while lots of cars are missing some real interior colors but it is still a nice personal touch to your car.

Races: Racing can be an enjoyable experience, although many are annoyed about the AI on Expert level. whilst they are sometimes annoying be beaten with the right car and strategy, you can outsmart the AI. At least the challenging AI adds a layer of difficulty, ensuring you don't always 100% of the time finish in first place. Also not having a Rewind button like in FH5 is good because if you screw up you will most likely lose the race but this makes you wanna get better at the game and not just kind of cheat your way to first place.

Cons (-):

Limited Car Selection: The game’s roster could be way more extensive. For a car-centric game, having only two BMWs and five Porsches is very very disappointing. Fortunately, the developers have announced plans to expand the car selection with upcoming updates. Ferrari and Lamborghini have more options, but it would have been nice to see them focus more on other car makers

Car options: Interiors aside you can't do much to your car besides a couple of different Rims, Tints etc. There should be spoiler options, side skirts, exhausts, bumpers... there should also be BBS rims etc but at least they have a couple of different factory rims unlike FH5 where you only have 1 factory Rim

Server Issues: Frequent crashes during races can lead to a frustrating loss of time and progress and sometimes the AI mainly when having other online players in the race Rubberband which is very annoying!

Poor Optimization: While sometimes the game can look beautiful most of the time the game looks like a 10 year old game which is not that bad because not everything is about graphics but the game has terrible perfomance when considering the graphics. If the game were properly optimized which hopefully will happen I would expect 2x as much fps considering the graphics (only get 80-90 fps (2k resolution) on a RTX 3080 whilst games like FH5 which are amazingly optimized and look way better and run with way higher FPS)

Online: max lobby size in free roam is about 8 players I think which is quite bad considering the big map and for a new game, there is also no Cross play which is also quite bad for a new game

Always online: I don't think I have to explain this one

Conclusion:
TDU Solar Crown is worth it and has lots of promise, but it requires significant improvements, especially in car variety and Server/FPS performance. That said, I still recommend the game as is, as it offers countless hours of fun!

Definitely nothing really big to complain about its a great free shooter set in WW2

+ Free
+ More realistic than Battlefield (1 shot etc wise, but not to extreme and punishing like Squad, Hell Let Loose where you have to wait forever to respawn and then again run forever to the checkpoint, this game feels a bit more on the casual side whilst still having realistic gameplay

- Maybe make the menu a bit more simplistic and understandable (especially for new players there is a lot of stuff at once but its not terrible)

Very good casual game!