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12 people found this review helpful
4 people found this review funny
103.1 hrs on record (4.4 hrs at review time)
This is one of the hardest game, ever (at least for me).
Even Tutorial does not help me much. I keep losing against bots.
Too complex for me to understand, with those items etc.
I am sure community will mock me instead of helping me playing this game properly.

I'd rather waiting for new Half-Life with Source 2 engine rather than playing this game.
Posted 2 September, 2017.
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4 people found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
0.0 hrs on record
This is one of Tropico 4 DLC I highly recommend.
Smuggler is a big deal here. You can import "cheaply" so you don't have to "import officially from Port".
Yeah, after I built Smuggler and set Port import limit to 0, I can handle economy better than default setting, because usually Port import price could be much higher than "import ilegally".
The mission is somewhat challenging, because the mission is you have to "control" your island so it will not harm "something meter" and fail your game and set sail without booty.

Har-har-har!
Posted 5 August, 2017.
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31 people found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
323.7 hrs on record (35.5 hrs at review time)
Before you accuse of this software as scam, let me tell you.
This app only do one thing. YES. ONE. THING.
It isolates your process into one core, and use another processes just for the game itself.
The final result depends on your hardware AND your game (very noticable for your hardware that can't meet the game requirements).
"Maximize your FPS" nametag is very suitable to this app, because this app try to "squeeze" your CPU so your CPU can focus on the game process than the system itself. It does not "increase" if your FPS is already at the maximum based on your hardware or your game is not "CPU-bound".
Have HyperThread? No problem. This app can disable it, unless you only have 2 cores, which is useless for games that need 4 threads.

I mainly use this app for games that always stutters, like GTA V, or another game that CPU-bound like Payday 2, because that's where the difference is very noticable.
If you test it to games that already have high stable FPS and you have beast PC (like CSGO), ofc it has a very little to none impact.

Really, anyone that says this app is "scam" never reads or do more research about the work of "CPU affinity" or having "FPS drops", like "hurrdurr csgo from 250 to 251, not noticeable, auto unrecommend".

This app do what it's advertised, and I love it.
Thank you, Tim, for your awesome software!
I just want to request one thing : Add a log window, so I can see what it does in the background, like setting affinity, closing services, etc.
Posted 28 June, 2017.
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46 people found this review helpful
3 people found this review funny
83.2 hrs on record (7.0 hrs at review time)
Pros :
- One of few games in Steam that makes you do workout instead of sitting all day.
- Many selections of songs (about 50 built-in + more than 200 from Just Dance Unlimited).
- The respond and accuracy is very good (better than Just Dance Now).
- You can pay for Just Dance Unlimited subscription either from Credit Card or Steam Wallet (I like the latter option, since I don't have credit card). The subscription price is more or less same than Just Dance Now subscription price.
- Many modes, so pretty high replayability (apart from that many songs selection).
- Full control of smartphone (no need to use keyboard).
- Up to six or eight player (assuming they have smartphone for each player).
- 11 Uplay badges (most of Uplay games only have 3 badges).
- Playable even on my GT540M laptop (no need to focus on this game's system requirement). Intel IGP devices may not supported.

Cons :
- Limited screen resolution (especially if you use non-standard laptop resolution such as 1366x768). No setting for this one, so you either choose 720p or 1080p (idk about any other resolutions beyond 1080p). Disregard this thing if you intend to play on your external monitor with 1080p support.
- Minor bugs if you play Just Dance Unlimited songs with slow internet connection.

Tip :
- If you have dual graphic card (especially Intel and nVidia), make sure you set it to run with your nVidia. You must do this manually (as time of this writing), otherwise your game will crash because the game will try to run on your Intel.
- If you have smartphone with x86 architecture and seeing blackscreen after Ubisoft logo, try to press back button.

My personal rating : 9,6/10 (Best Workout Game at Steam).
Posted 2 January, 2017.
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4 people found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
4.3 hrs on record
Early Access Review
Pros :
+ Unreal engine (easy 60 fps)
+ Good music
+ Quick loading

Cons :
- Buggy (often crash after respawn or during end match)
- Character lock
- Unbalanced characters
- Bad matchmaking system

Tip : If you have disable Driver Signature Enforcement (like, you use custom drivers), then don't play this game.
I can't run this game anymore because of the new EasyAntiCheat implementation will prevent from running if you disabled DSE.
Posted 17 December, 2016.
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1 person found this review helpful
5 people found this review funny
2,003.2 hrs on record (1,634.2 hrs at review time)
This game improves my aim by throwing bags.
Best Bag Throwing Simulator in my game library.

This is a huge improvement from previous game.
Posted 23 November, 2016.
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8 people found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
32.8 hrs on record (24.5 hrs at review time)
The only first-person open-world driving game that can run with medium-low PCs or laptops (easily getting stable 60 fps with my GT540M laptop).
Posted 21 October, 2016.
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94 people found this review helpful
21 people found this review funny
313.3 hrs on record (57.0 hrs at review time)
I like Fallout 4 a lot, so much improvements from Fallout 3 and New Vegas., like new settlements feature, dynamic conversation, romance with companion, more weapon mods, improved power armor, improved graphics (damn slideshow), new variety of songs on radio (still, my favorite song is 'Maybe'), App companion for Android & iOS for sharing info to friends, and so on.

The main story is so meh. I prefer doing side quests and exploring with companion.
I don't care about Shaun. All I want is Piper.
Piper is love. Piper is life.
Posted 28 November, 2015. Last edited 28 November, 2015.
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4 people found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
41.1 hrs on record (1.8 hrs at review time)
Awesome environment, awesome background music, awesome gameplay (with fluid animations)

If you want more reward points for your Uplay account, then buy this game. This game will give you more reward points than other Ubisoft game (more than 500 points)

I had no single issues when playing this game through Uplay
Posted 1 January, 2015.
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2 people found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
13.6 hrs on record (11.4 hrs at review time)
Pros : Soundtrack. Open World.
Cons : Can't login --> Can't do multiplayer. I guess the servers closed

3/10
Posted 19 December, 2014.
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