Erick Figueiredo's Reviews
Another Apsyr relaunch, STAR WARS: Bounty Hunters introduces a new generation of franchise fans to a unique piece of its history. Despite no longer being considered canon in the series' general lore, the narrative presented in the game is still very interesting and can attract the attention of those who would like to know more about the series' original bounty hunter.
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I confess I was a little disappointed with the title. I was expecting something a little more similar to GRID Autosport, however, despite its problems and lack of better polish, Hot Lap Racing is a game with potential. With some updates adding extra content and fixing its optimization and AI issues, it could be a great option for those who enjoy motorsport and want to race some famous vehicles.
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Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is one of the main surprises of the year for the Nintendo Switch. Despite its late release on the platform, Bandai Namco and Project Aces managed to place all of the original game and its additional content satisfactorily on the platform. Its fun gameplay and beautiful visuals are present, running smoothly, even in the small moments when we slip up.
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Trails through Daybreak is a pleasant surprise that the Trails franchise needed. The game is a breath of life, bringing significant changes to its gameplay and presenting a narrative that seeks to bring a different perspective to what we expected and that focuses much more on the future without needing to look so much at its past. This is one of the best entry titles in the series and ideal if you want to try a more modern Trails.
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Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-sparked! it's a reminder of a different time for Konami. Three short challenging adventures, with a very different protagonist than expected and with gameplay that is not afraid to change and challenge players in new ways. For those who played these titles on their original platforms or like old games, Sparkster's adventures are a good purchase to have fun over a weekend.
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SaGa Emerald Beyond is an interesting option for newcomers and veterans of the SaGa franchise or anyone who enjoys JRPGs and is looking for something new in the genre. Its highlight is definitely its gameplay, which offers a vast customization system and a lot of mechanics that interconnect to offer something that encourages the player's creativity and strategy in each duel.
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Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection was not released in a good state. The problems presented end up hiding what are two good games in the space saga. With Aspyr having announced the release of patches to fix the problems, I can only hope that they follow through on their promise and improve the experience so that we have something fun and good to enjoy on the Switch.
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH is one of the best chapters in the KOF series, finally available on Switch and bringing with it great netcode for online play. The new version features fighters released as DLCs, lots of content to unlock, a rich tutorial mode and much more. Fans of fighting games have an excellent title for their Nintendo Switch.
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Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster may not be such a special game in the minds of Star Wars fans, but it is still a fun title in the saga. Kyle Katarn's story may no longer be canon, but it's still good enough to explore. This is one of the few games that doesn't have a lightsaber, but the gameplay can still be very fun and Nightdive's work in bringing the game to modern platforms is something to be praised.
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For those who grew up in the 90s with a SNES and were able to play Top Racer, the Top Racer Collection is a great gift. Featuring three fun racing games, several resolution options, including the option to replicate CRT effects, as well as additional modes and splitscreen and online multiplayer, the collection will please fans of classic racing games.
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With few 2D fighting games coming to the Nintendo Switch, UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes fills a gap that has been missing not only on the platform. With the end of series like BlazBlue, titles that use sprites and have diverse mechanics are increasingly disappearing to make way for more simplified experiences.
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The new version is still as fun as the original and it's great to have the opportunity to play this classic on the Switch. That said, I can't recommend picking up this game, at least not yet. The errors and bugs that are present here are something that take me by surprise, given that Feral's previous titles work perfectly.
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Koumajou Remilia II: Stranger’s Requiem is a short, fun and challenging action game that will please those who enjoy a challenge. It doesn’t offer many extras, but the duels with the bosses encourage you to master Sakuya’s skills and improve your reflexes. There are some minor performance issues and the short length may be a nuisance for those who want something more robust.
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Continuing with a style that has proven successful and introducing some small improvements to the formula, NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS is the best game in the Ultimate Ninja Storm saga from a gameplay standpoint. Over 100 playable characters, easy-to-master controls, and plenty of action are here for players to enjoy.
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Star Ocean: The Second Story R is one of the best remakes released by Square Enix this year. The original Second Story has always been considered one of the best titles in the franchise, and this remake makes things even better. Bringing what is essentially a 90s JRPG into the modern era, the additions made here make this the best way to enjoy this classic.
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Borderlands 3 was announced by surprise on the Switch and quickly became one of the titles I most wanted to play on the platform. I had fun with the game, its additions to the gameplay are very good and extremely welcome. Although the story and humor are not very good, Borderlands 2 is still the best in this category, the new Vault Hunters are fun to control and especially to see their interactions in some of the quests. The skill trees, gameplay and weapon control are the best so far.
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Company of Heroes Collection brings one of the best RTS options to the Nintendo Switch, and it's very well adapted for the platform. The title has some problems, such as cutscenes running at a few frames, the lack of touch control options – which only work in the menus – and some small limitations. However, the package brings an incredible game and two expansions full of content, with a well-adapted and addictive gameplay, which encourages the player to try hard and discover new ways to complete the objectives.
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It's been a while since anything in the Fate/ series has gotten me as excited and curious to follow as Fate/Samurai Remnant. Despite reusing many narrative elements from past titles, the game has a unique charm that will captivate players who want a new experience in the franchise.
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Of course, 30XX has its own charm. As mentioned before, the game's roguelike elements are very good and addictive. This is a game that encourages learning and avoiding certain vices that may exist in more experienced players of the genre. The randomness, whether in the choice of scenarios or which improvements will be available in the runs, encourages the player to play it many times in search of the challenge of finishing the game in the most different ways.
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AKIBA'S TRIP: Undead & Undressed Director's Cut is a fun game that will please Japanese pop culture fans looking for something fun and straightforward. With a fairly easy-to-use combat system, plenty of additional content including extra missions and alternate routes, and a very short length, it's a game that will be quite entertaining for those looking for something more niche.
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