ONE PIECE ODYSSEY is a very ambitious game based on the popular series, which features great character models that are very well animated, has a surprisingly memorable soundtrack, and has super fun dialogues, almost feeling like they were written by Oda himself. However, it suffers a bit from trying to please all audiences at the same time with contrasting ideas and mechanics, trying to bring both a new story and at the same time it is a retelling of past arcs; and managing to create an innovative combat system that is unfortunately accompanied by several mechanics that don't make you need to engage with it to its full potential.
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Dokapon Kingdom: Connect is a very interesting experiment in its attempt to merge completely opposite genres, unfortunately it is a game that few will have the time and commitment necessary to really enjoy the title, as well as the patience for hours of turns focused on grinding. However, it is certainly an experiment that increased my desire to see this combination being approached again by more developers, in an attempt to refine it into something extremely unique and fun to propose playing with friends in casual hangouts, without all the filler here.
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Pups & Purrs Pet Shop has a fun and charming core, with extremely cute peta for us to treat, and some genuinely fun minigames, but it lacks a lot in its repetition, with aimless activities in a way it makes the player wait too long for some actions. Maybe it's a fun experience for a younger audience who won't get so tired of these repetitions and super basic customization, but for the rest it just might be a waste of time.
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In summary, Loop8: Summer of Gods has a great story idea, beautiful visuals, a good soundtrack and interesting characters to meet, and it is a very ambitious attempt by Marvelous, with a game that is very different from the rest of the genre, but it did not have a good balance between its mechanics, and the gameplay ends up breaking the entire experience, making it overwhelming and repetitive, full of moments that seem to not respect the time the player puts into the game. Furthermore, Loop8 is a perfect example that there's no point in having good ideas, good graphics and good presentation if the gameplay isn't fun enough
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Octopath Traveler 2 is an incredible game that manages to expand on every aspect of the first game, the combat system is my favorite in a turn-based RPG, It has a huge range for customization and experimentation, the soundtrack is impeccable with several themes that stick in your head for years to come, all the characters were charismatic and their stories were memorable, the world was fun to explore and interact with its inhabitants, and the story gave a very satisfying conclusion to the journey of all the characters we followed, even with a very exciting epilogue for those who wanted to enjoy everything this adventure had to offer. Although it's still not perfect, Octopath Traveler 2 was certainly one of my favorite experiences not only with the JRPG genre, but with games in general.
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Despite a very striking look with great pixel art and good character designs, Marfusha has a pretty bland story, and with an experience that, even being short, quickly becomes boring. It can be fun if you want a quick tower defense experience that doesn't require much thought for an afternoon, but there are certainly better options on the market.
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Ib is a short and sweet experience with a super engaging mystery, fun puzzles to complete, bringing great immersion in its exploration and story. It has very charismatic characters and is super convenient to replay the game with the goal of getting new endings and extra content. If enjoy titles with a more eeriee premise, less focused on action, it's certainly a title worth checking out.
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Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection is a great collection to get to know this underrated classic SEGA IP, which has not only some great games, but also a very interesting history, it's fun to see how the titles have evolved and constantly changed between releases, but always improving in quality. If you are a fan of classic games from the Master System and Mega Drive (aka Genesis) era, it is certainly worth checking out the titles present here and experience some of the best games on these consoles, but of course, keeping in mind that they also show their age.
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Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song Remastered is definitely a very complex and interesting experience, although it is also very limiting. With tons of characters, this is a game that requires a lot of dedication and predisposition from the player to learn its mechanics, explore the world and try out new techniques and builds during multiple runs, things that not all players will have the required patience for. However, for those who like the JRPG genre not only for its ambitious stories, but also for their gameplay, customization systems and complex mechanics, that's certainly a mandatory title to know and a great challenge to master.
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DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom is an extremely cozy experience. It's easy to become immersed in its world and attached to the characters, them being from the classic series or new to the game, and it's always a pleasure to see your farm evolving, even getting giant vegetables or putting your favorite animals in competitions on event days. The partnership between the two IPs here is very well executed, with the gameplay of Story of Seasons being a great way to tell the type of emotional story in here, which brings different reflections and teachings that Doraemon usually proposes. The only issue is the constant interruption of your activities for a new conversation that we are not always in the mood to listen to.
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If you're looking for a good eeriee experience, or a kind of horror game different from the traditional survivor horrors, Yomawari: Lost in the Dark is worth checking out. It has a great presentation, an excellent artstyle, disturbing crature designs, an outstanding sound design that adds a lot to the immersion, and a very enjoyable mystery to uncover. Just be mindful that this is not a game with a lot of action, and it can take a while for things to happen until you find the items and paths necessary to progress during the Journey.
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PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC is not a GREAT remake. In many ways I feel it leaves something to be desired, not only when compared to the original game, but also when you look at the more modern 3D platform experiences, even another remakes from from the same era. However, It still has some charm, pac-man is very nice to control, and this is a game that is especially appealing to people who are still learning to play video games, but overall the level design does not do justice to its gameplay, which needed more variety to be fully explored.
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I must say, LIVE A LIVE is an unique JRPG that oozes creativity, charm, and amazing music. Whether you're a fan of the genre or not, this game can be a great experience, it has several short stories that are unique and memorable, a very beautiful art style that made me use the Nintendo Switch's screenshot button much more than in most other games, a killer soundtrack that can always be heard through the Jukebox in the menu, and a very satisfying final chapter. The only point that I believe is not so well explored is its combat, which, despite being very attractive to those who are not used to RPG games, is only really explored to its full potential on a few occasions, especially in the end of the game, while in most common combats during the characters individual stories, it can feel quite monotonous for those who like an extra challenge.
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Super UFO Fighter has a very nice presentation, its single player mode has charismatic characters, fun dialogues, even though they get boring quickly, the gameplay concept is really interesting and fun too, making you have good laughs while playing with a friend, but it lacked a little more content to explore its concepts better and not to fall into repetition after about an hour of gameplay.
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Pocky & Rocky Reshrined is a great comeback of the series, featuring new characters, an interesting plot, a very crunchy pixelart, and fast, varied and very rewarding gameplay that gets really addicting especially when played in co-op. The only points that may leave something to be desired are some boss fights being kinda unforgiving, and some levels that can feel a bit repetitive, aspects that usually can be expected in bullet hell-like experiences, but still bringing a very fun game to play.
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