Performance issues on the Switch, poor controls, a slow story, and awkward physics are just some of the issues that prevent Rusty Rabbit from standing out in its genre. It's an atypical work from NITRO PLUS, who are used to dealing with visual novels, I understand, but I hope they absorb the criticism so they can do something above average the next time they produce an action platformer.
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Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is very honest in what it sets out to do. It's a beautiful, fun game, very straight to the point and that pays homage to the other titles in the franchise. It doesn't introduce any innovations to the genre. And, to be honest, it doesn't even need to (and they never promised to). What we see in the game, we've already seen in other titles. But, it's all very well done.
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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist expands on much of what was seen in its predecessor. It's beautiful, fun, and challenging in just the right amount. In my opinion, it goes on a little longer than it should in terms of its narrative. Technically, it's an impeccable game that performs well on the Switch, whether docked or in portable mode. It's one of the best — if not the best — releases of the year so far.
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Blade Chimera is more successful than not and kept me hooked from start to finish. After finishing the campaign, I ran after the side missions and the missing puzzle pieces. Since I play very slowly, it took me about 18 hours to complete it, but it's definitely possible to do everything in less than 10 hours. There are also some surprises, like two minigames that we can try out. The visuals are very beautiful and the game is a lot of fun. It's a rare and good thing to see a title with almost no technical problems at its launch — point for the developers. Anyway, Blade Chimera is a great choice for the metroidvania fans, with a cool story and fun gameplay.
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For me, this remaster is a greedy release that exploits, without much effort, the nostalgia of fans of the original games, to profit from a title that has been for a long time, unfairly, at the bottom of Crystal Dynamics' chest. Despite my frustration presented here, both games are excellent. If you never played it, you can play without fear. Especially the first one. The focus here, however, is the relevance of this collection, not the games themselves. And, in that sense, I can clearly say that I was expecting more.
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Super Mario Party Jamboree fulfills its promise of being the biggest game in the series yet, with its various game modes and mini-games enough to keep you hooked for hours on end, whether you're playing alone or with others.
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Amidst the increasingly present debate in the video game industry about the need and importance of preserving games, the collection MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics hits the nail on the head, bringing to current consoles the classic crossovers that were popular at the time. The presentation of the title itself (menus and themes), however, could have been more polished. It's a simple hub that gives you access to the seven games present and nothing more, very different from the care that was put on Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. In any case, just the mere existence of this nostalgic collection — something unthinkable until recently — is something to celebrate, whether you like fighting games or not.
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The re-release of SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS serves to introduce the game to new players and to awaken that feeling of nostalgia in long-time players. Regarding the idea of preservation, it's always good to have official means to experience a classic, which was confined to 6th generation platforms. The online mode adds value to the game, works very well due to the rollback netcode and, personally, I hope the community doesn't abandon it any time soon. The price, on consoles, could be more inviting since it's a port of a single game with no major new features, but even with all the problems it's fun and a good option for people who love an one-on-one battle.
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Endless Ocean Luminous is a game to de-stress, explore and learn. The scope is small and the approach is contemplative, designed for the player that loves to collect. So don't expect anything more than that.
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The biggest issue with Mario vs. Donkey Kong is its length and difficulty. Even with the extra modes, our contact with the game is very short-lived, and except for the time trial mode, once you've completed all the tasks, there's not much to revisit.
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Sonic Superstars gave me a mix of sensations. A dose of frustration, it's true, with the problems I've highlighted so far, but also, happiness for the nostalgia it gave me. Happy to see that Arzest managed to get it right, especially when it comes to the identity of a 2D blue hedgehog game.
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Red Dead Redemption is a game marked by an excellent narrative and sensational dialogues (the introductory scene is a show in itself). However, the somewhat high price tag may put off curious people, after all, it is a 2010 title and it is neither The Legend of Zelda nor Mario, to encourage owners of Nintendo's console to pay full price for it. But, for everything that Red Dead Redemption was and continues to be, if you do, you won't regret it. The title is a great addition to the excellent catalog of games on the phenomenon called Nintendo Switch.
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Cult of the Lamb would work perfectly if it were just a game focused on managing the cult, without exploring the dungeons. We must worry about all aspects of the cult: listening to the followers' requests, decorating the place to make them happier, getting them to pray, work, sleep, give them gifts, bury the dead, arrest the rebels to indoctrinate them, take care of a harvest, clean, etc. And all of this – believe me – is extremely addictive.
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