Erick Figueiredo's Reviews
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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Overall, Digimon Story: Time Stranger is an excellent choice for fans of these digital monsters. It serves as a great entry point even for those unfamiliar with the franchise. The game features fun gameplay—with mechanics that encourage players to use the creatures they like best—alongside a fantastic story that culminates in a beautiful ending.
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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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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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Tales of Graces f Remastered is one of the best titles in the series and the new version only helps to improve the experience even further. In addition to being a game that will please those who already know the franchise, it is also perfect for newcomers who want to enter the world of Tales. May Bandai Namco view the success of the relaunch positively and may this mean a possible return of other classics from the franchise, like perhaps, who knows, the other Team Destiny titles that are exclusive to Japan.
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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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Monster Hunter Rise is without a doubt one of the best games ever released for the Nintendo Switch. Its graphics are some of the most beautiful ever presented on the console, its gameplay is solid and the game presents a great challenge for those who want a difficult game.
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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is a fun game that modernizes the original title and makes it more accessible not only to veterans but also to newcomers looking to explore the series. The bazaar and its general mechanics integrate well with the franchise's traditional formula, offering a truly enjoyable and highly addictive experience.
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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a fantastic remake of a classic JRPG. Keeping everything from the original, updating its visuals and sound effects to a new level, and adding the major improvements introduced over the years, Falcom demonstrates how to create a remake that will please both veterans and newcomers.
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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake brings excellent new versions of two very important classics in the history of the genre. Square Enix managed to continue the wonderful work done in DQIII HD-2D Remake and introduced very good new features and improvements, modernizing two classics for current platforms. Despite some hiccups with DQI, the package itself is highly recommended for fans of the genre and veterans of the franchise.
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GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition brings a style of game to the Nintendo Switch 2 that isn't so common on this platform: simcades. The title offers an excellent combination of more realistic gameplay, multiple different disciplines, plenty of content to enjoy, and great optimization for the platform. GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition is an excellent choice for fans of the genre, and I hope this is just the beginning and that more simcade games will appear on the Switch 2.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an excellent revival of Onimusha. The strengths of the franchise's modernization easily stand out, elevating the game to a level that makes it a great title in its genre. The combat system's potential is formidable, turning challenging boss battles into moments of pure tension that deliver immense satisfaction upon completion. Musashi is also one of the series' best protagonists; his mannerisms are entertaining, and his character development is a major highlight of the narrative.
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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is yet another excellent remake in the Trails franchise. Although it doesn't introduce many new features, the title refines all the ideas that have worked well in the series so far and serves as a model for any developer looking to recreate their classics for modern platforms. Iconic moments have been lovingly recreated, and the conclusion to Estelle and Joshua's story remains one of the best narrative experiences the genre has to offer.
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Castlevania Dominus Collection is another excellent work by Konami and M2 in making their classic titles available for new platforms. The pack contains three fun titles that push Igavania to its limits and explore new and interesting possibilities for the formula.
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Being a last huzzah of the series before its great evolution, Football Manager 2024 Touch is the definitive version of the franchise's current formula. Refining past mechanics, adding new features and overhauling its engine, the title ends this cycle with a flourish.
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Although Yakuza Kiwami has some small problems, the game is an excellent choice, especially for newcomers who want to know more about Kiryu and his series. Yakuza 0 would also be another very good choice, but Kiwami manages to stand out well as a unique story that doesn't need others to give it context. If you want to get to know the franchise, this is the perfect chance.
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Freedom Wars Remastered is a great surprise to start 2025 on the right foot. Offering a new experience for the hunting game genre, an interesting narrative and fun gameplay, the title will please those looking for a challenging multiplayer experience with plenty of rewards for those who master its mechanics.
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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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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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