Pokémon Legends Z/A pushes the series forward in some ways, but takes several steps back in others. It offers a solid story and a memorable cast, yet its weak exploration and limited regions feel like a noticeable downgrade from the previous game. The combat system brings fresh and creative ideas, but it’s still far from polished or fully realized. Overall, the game delivers a fun Pokémon experience, but not the major evolution fans hoped for as the opening title of the Nintendo Switch 2 era.
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Digimon Story: Time Stranger isn’t just aimed at longtime fans who have been waiting for a worthy entry in the series, but it's also an excellent entry point for new players. It presents an exciting story with an interesting world and memorable characters. And despite some of the technical issues and other shortcomings, the addictive gameplay is more than enough to immerse you in a distinctive RPG experience that takes the series a significant step forward.
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Not every game we wait for lives up to our expectations when it finally releases. Although Lost Soul Aside offers solid gameplay, it fails in almost everything else. Whether it's the dull story, the forgettable characters, the weak dialogue writing, or even the voice acting and the cinematics that simply don’t measure up for a game at this price. Combined with the flimsy level design and the shallow puzzles, the end product is unfortunately flawed and far removed from what the early trailers showed and promised.
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There is no doubt that developing a Rogue-lite game is one of the most difficult challenges for developers in terms of design philosophy, trying to convince players to continue after losing, but Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree has succeeded in overcoming this obstacle thanks to the different play styles available for playable characters, gathering the necessary resources in each run to develop them, opening dialogues for side characters and completing their stories in Shinju Village even when losing, addictive gameplay accompanied by attractive graphics, and finally, a superb music album, all of which contributed to creating a unique experience.
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It's time for Mario to take a break and for the spotlight to shine on an iconic Nintendo character who has always deserved it, because Donkey Kong Bananza is the real launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 and is the exclusive title that makes the console worth buying. EPD Tokyo studio has managed to create a new masterpiece that joins their previous masterpieces thanks to crazy ideas that we have never seen before in this category, making it one of the most prominent games of the year.
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Releasing Onimusha 2 again makes sense as a lead-up to the new game in the series, Way of the Sword, coming in 2026. It’s also a way to introduce the game to new players. I wish there were some new features or improvements, but it’s still nice to be able to play this game on modern devices. This also shows how Capcom has been keeping its classic games alive by re-releasing them over the past few years.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition stands as one of the most ambitious JRPGs ever created in terms of its world and content. While this scale comes at the expense of elements that once distinguished the series — particularly in storytelling and other areas — it still delivers an experience that no JRPG fan should miss. With this release, the Nintendo Switch becomes home to a legendary series whose level of ambition is rarely seen in today's market.
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game that many anime fans around the world had been hoping for, as it lacks several essential elements expected in fighting games. Despite its expansive story mode and enjoyable gameplay, these strengths are undermined by weak storytelling and presentation.
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While it's always interesting to see some of the games stuck on older consoles back and re-introduced in modern versions, unfortunately, many of these games show the effects of time in various aspects, and Freedom Wars is one of them. While the gameplay and combat are fun, that's not enough to overcome the game's many drawbacks.
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Tales of Graces f Remastered is a step in the right direction from Bandai Namco towards preserving the legacy of one of the great JRPG series, as this installment manages to preserve the original experience while offering significant improvements while paying attention to this long-standing series in the genre.
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Donkey Kong Country Returns may not be the news that fans of the series have been waiting for after waiting so long for a new game, but it's still a decent entry point for many new players to one of the masterpieces of the platformer genre despite some of the drawbacks of this release
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Square Enix returns again this year in another attempt to revitalize some of its old titles and introduce them to a new generation of players in Romancing SaGa 2, and although some aspects of this remake are weak compared to other games in the same category, it manages to succeed in maintaining the original spirit of one of the classic JRPGs.
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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake may not be the right introduction to the series for new players due to the age of the original game and some of its design decisions compared to the final installment, but it's definitely a love letter to those who grew up with the series at its inception and saw it evolve into one of the most influential games in Japanese history and the JRPG genre.
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The Mario & Luigi series returns to us after a long absence, this time with a new release called Brothership, in which it presents a lot of interesting and ambitious ideas, but the implementation in some aspects was not implemented in the best possible way, but you will still have a fun journey across the seas with Mario and Luigi, and the game maintains its sense of adventure well.
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Super Mario Party Jamboree is the pinnacle of the series so far, with rich content, unprecedented gameplay, and multiple game modes all guaranteeing great fun with friends and family
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The new version of Rain Code has become the perfect experience to play the game with many improvements in image quality and performance, and every fan of the Danganronpa series should give it a try as it is the closest Kodaka game to its peaks, even if it falls short in some aspects.
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a new release in which the series returns to its roots again with creative stage design and a wonderful game that satisfies the fans of the series who miss its classic atmosphere, despite some flaws, it remains a Zelda game experience that cannot be missed.
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Visions of Mana is a love letter not only to fans of the series, but to anyone who loves the JRPG genre as well, in which the game did everything necessary to provide a unique experience for fans of the genre despite some of its flaws, but it is still one of the best Action JRPG games of the year.
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Capcom continues to maintain its historical legacy in the world of fighting games and this time with the Marvel vs Capcom series and presents it in a new and better form with great additions and a variety of games that are a must-try for those who love this category.
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Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch is a refreshing visual novel with nice ideas that serve its story but fail in some key aspects of the genre, but it's still a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre
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