Ys X: Nordics allows the series to breathe new air with its new combat system. Adol's new adventure brings a more mature narrative and makes the franchise's most avid fans see it in a new perspective after certain revelations.
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After almost a decade, the Trails series breathes new air with Trails through Daybreak. Between many hits and a few misses, the title marks a new chapter in the franchise, with a more mature story, a great cast and a discussion of extremely important issues in our society.
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Dawntrail is a fresh start for Final Fantasy XIV. After wrapping up its 10-year arc, Square Enix's MMORPG kicks off into the unknown. The narrative is flawed, its pacing is awkward, but Yoshi-P and co. still manage to deliver a story that is at least competent and can go in many directions. The QoL, graphics upgrade and combat improvements are the highlights of this expansion.
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The Legend of Legacy: HD Remastered commits the greatest crime any audiovisual work can commit: the crime of being boring. Maybe it will find an audience for itself, especially SaGa players, but it didn't strike a chord with me.
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Granblue Fantasy: Relink has great combat, a good and objective story and great replayability potential with its online mode. If well utilized and updated, perhaps we'll see a new competitor for games of this format.
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The Caligula Effect 2 takes all the good ideas of its predecessor and improves on them considerably. It's a game that will go unnoticed by 90% of the public, but those who play it will experience one of the most well-crafted and explored stories in the niche.
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The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails is a rare gem of PSP action games and I'm glad I finally got to experience it. As well as being engaging, it brings a taste of that Nihon Falcom era that we're not likely to see again any time soon. Great combat and a predictable but engaging story make Nayuta one of the most special games of the year.
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Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 presents a more mature story than its predecessor, once again bringing the horror of war to life. Although very similar to the previous installment, the new title brings qualities of life that stand out considerably.
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The Caligula Effect Overdose brings up interesting ideas and shows potential that can be achieved in later games. It's an honest game.
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Trinity Trigger doesn't try to innovate. The game has a simple, well-executed story, engaging combat and extra content that doesn't bore players. It's a great choice for those who want something less flashy and to pass the time.
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PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo certainly won't be on most people's most-played games of the year list, but those who do will find a very well-written and immersive experience. The game is undoubtedly one of the great surprises of 2023 and I hope Square Enix continues to bet on more titles like this, as they are the breath of fresh air we need in this industry.
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Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society is one of the most impressive games of recent years, its story is exciting, fun and heavy. A treat for story fans and dungeon crawlers alike.
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Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten brings the world of Utawarerumono back to console. Although it fails on several points in its new approach, it carries with it all the strengths that the original trilogy possesses, bringing a good story.
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Harvestella doesn't deliver the farm sim that it promises, which is one of its great positive points, but it does bring one of the most consistent RPGs of the recent Square Enix era.
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