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BERKELEY'S NEWS • DECEMBER 12, 2023

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Clever ‘Chants of Sennaar’ tempts with linguistic discovery, stylistic beauty

But as “Chants” progresses, the level of satisfaction gained once the player does begin to decipher the languages is unparalleled. The glyphs aren’t just rapidly generated to fulfill a game mechanic, but the details of the glyphs reflect a level of care and attention to a core facet of the game.

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"Tears of the Kingdom" offers a Hyrule that feels brand new and immediately plunges the player into a mysterious web of unanswered questions that are far too tempting to not explore.
"Tears of the Kingdom" offers a Hyrule that feels brand new and immediately plunges the player into a mysterious web of unanswered questions that are far too tempting to not explore.
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Though Far Cry 6 is the best entry in years, it lacks the risk-taking edge of Far Cry 3, instead offering a more polished, visually stunning iteration of the template, with more of the same stupid, chaotic fun.
Though Far Cry 6 is the best entry in years, it lacks the risk-taking edge of Far Cry 3, instead offering a more polished, visually stunning iteration of the template, with more of the same stupid, chaotic fun.
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Players enjoy an unprecedented level of freedom, following leads and setting intricate traps like a Rube Goldberg of death.
Players enjoy an unprecedented level of freedom, following leads and setting intricate traps like a Rube Goldberg of death.
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But as “Chants” progresses, the level of satisfaction gained once the player does begin to decipher the languages is unparalleled. The glyphs aren’t just rapidly generated to fulfill a game mechanic, but the details of the glyphs reflect a level of care and attention to a core facet of the game.
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But as “Chants” progresses, the level of satisfaction gained once the player does begin to decipher the languages is unparalleled. The glyphs aren’t just rapidly generated to fulfill a game mechanic, but the details of the glyphs reflect a level of care and attention to a core facet of the game.
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"Tears of the Kingdom" offers a Hyrule that feels brand new and immediately plunges the player into a mysterious web of unanswered questions that are far too tempting to not explore.
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"Tears of the Kingdom" offers a Hyrule that feels brand new and immediately plunges the player into a mysterious web of unanswered questions that are far too tempting to not explore.
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Though Far Cry 6 is the best entry in years, it lacks the risk-taking edge of Far Cry 3, instead offering a more polished, visually stunning iteration of the template, with more of the same stupid, chaotic fun.
featured article
Though Far Cry 6 is the best entry in years, it lacks the risk-taking edge of Far Cry 3, instead offering a more polished, visually stunning iteration of the template, with more of the same stupid, chaotic fun.
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Players enjoy an unprecedented level of freedom, following leads and setting intricate traps like a Rube Goldberg of death.
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Players enjoy an unprecedented level of freedom, following leads and setting intricate traps like a Rube Goldberg of death.
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That Psychonauts 2 can make Rift Apart feel dated in comparison is a testament to the strength of its strikingly imaginative platforming gameplay.
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That Psychonauts 2 can make Rift Apart feel dated in comparison is a testament to the strength of its strikingly imaginative platforming gameplay.
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Though Twelve Minutes purports to deal with the consequences of one’s actions, its technical limitations prevent players from experimenting in any meaningful way.
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Though Twelve Minutes purports to deal with the consequences of one’s actions, its technical limitations prevent players from experimenting in any meaningful way.
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Hades rewards those who invest patience and are not afraid of dying time and time again, and its fresh, flashy combat system is easy to pick up, turning casual players into maestros within a few hours.
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Hades rewards those who invest patience and are not afraid of dying time and time again, and its fresh, flashy combat system is easy to pick up, turning casual players into maestros within a few hours.
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Compared to its predecessor, Wings of Ruin better prevents its many quests and hours of fighting from feeling repetitive.
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Compared to its predecessor, Wings of Ruin better prevents its many quests and hours of fighting from feeling repetitive.
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Exodus is by far the series’s technical peak. Gameplay is far more responsive than previous entries, and though it sacrifices some complexity, it benefits greatly from the increased accessibility.
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Exodus is by far the series’s technical peak. Gameplay is far more responsive than previous entries, and though it sacrifices some complexity, it benefits greatly from the increased accessibility.
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The Remake Intergrade takes an already stunning, if flawed PS4 game and amplifies its best qualities. 
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The Remake Intergrade takes an already stunning, if flawed PS4 game and amplifies its best qualities. 
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