Divine Dynamo Flamefrit delivers good moments and manages to entertain during its short duration, but the apparent and undeniable lack of ambition undermines the impact of a title that had everything to be one of the best of its genre on the Switch if it had been properly developed and larger. In the end, the April Fool's joke didn't justify the hype, but it could very well bear fruit in the future if it is one day revisited. I personally hope they do [revisit it].
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Tetris Forever succeeds in its mission of delivering a compilation worthy of the legacy of one of the most influential franchises in the gaming industry. Even the small flaws, such as the lack of support for Brazilian Portuguese or certain online games and modes, are not enough to overshadow the brilliance of this virtual museum whose curators were evidently careful and attentive.
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Wildermyth: Console Edition fails in its mission to properly bring the acclaimed indie RPG to the Nintendo Switch. Fans of tabletop RPGs and customizable narratives will still find fun here but the rest of the public will do better in waiting to see if the absence of support to our idiom and the critical bugs will be fixed in future updates. A shame, but if the journey teaches us anything, it's that even the worst tragedies can lead to a beautiful story in the end. I sincerely hope that's the case [for this game].
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Super Mario Party Jamboree exceeds all expectations and delivers a title worthy of being considered the best Mario Party ever made. With over 100 minigames, several online and offline options, and several modes for one or more players, it's hard to find a reason not to join this party that proves that the Switch still has plenty of fuel to burn and plenty of fun to offer, even after being on the market for so long.
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Shattered Space hits the mark by delivering a worthy expansion to one of the biggest and better mysteries in Starfield. This dive into the legacy of House Va'ruun brings precise criticism to religious fanatism to deliver excellent moments with some of the most beautiful visuals of this generation, which will please fans of Bethesda's most ambitious RPG to date.
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Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles dares to replace traditional cards with dice, but it validates this creative decision by delivering a fun and engaging adventure that is perfectly adapted to the Switch. Although its natural complexity makes this game more suitable for those who already have experience with the genre, this is a title that is recommended to all those who are not afraid of challenges and, on the contrary, enjoy using strategy to reverse unfavorable conditions with the tools at their disposal.
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God of War Ragnarök lives up to expectations and delivers an even more spectacular sequel to one of the best games of all time. Its long-awaited arrival on PC in yet another great adaptation from PlayStation Studios is above all a reminder that good works are timeless and deserve to be experienced by as many players as possible. Regardless of your platform, then, visit the nine realms and witness the Norse apocalypse alongside Kratos and his son: I guarantee that it will be hard not to consider this one of the best action-adventure titles ever made.
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Final Fantasy XVI dares to offer a new direction for Square Enix's legendary franchise, and the result is an unmissable title that gets almost every crucial aspect right. Now in its definitive version on PC, Clive Rosfield's journey gains a new chapter that even the occasional slip-ups in the adaptation work can't compromise. In the end, like a certain Eikon of fire, here is a flame bright enough not to be easily erased from memory.
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Frostpunk 2 proves that life in a world filled with ice and divided at its core is difficult, but it becomes possible when you accept that failure is not the end. Combining politics, strategy and simulation, 11 bit studios' latest work stands out and delivers an essential experience for those interested in the genre and, especially, in titles that challenge moral convictions. Bundle up and get up: New London is calling you — it's time to prove once again that tomorrow can be better than expected.
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Athena Crisis is clearly a title made by fans, for fans. While its generic presentation may not impress from any angle, its fun campaign, combined with the extensive level creator and the various multiplayer options, have the potential to entertain for months, maybe even years, on end. In the end, this may not be the most beautiful love letter to the turn-based strategy genre, but it's hard to deny its intention — and especially its honesty — when reading it, which will always be a positive thing.
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Tactical Breach Wizards surprised me very positively and I feel very confident in recommending it to anyone who enjoys turn-based strategy games that think outside the box. If you are also curious about what it would be like to control super soldiers capable of using magical powers (or dangerously armed wizards, which is the same thing), do yourself a favor and get this work by Suspicious Development. Although I don't have the same clairvoyance as a certain protagonist, I can bet that you won't regret it.
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SteamWorld Heist II comes close to being a perfect sequel, in my humble opinion. With so many visible qualities, perhaps its only flaw (if I can call it that) is a brief feeling of repetition when completing many successive missions, but the navigation with the submarine and even the variety of enemies and objectives within each stage help to disguise this weak point. So, whether you are a fan of the SteamWorld series or even an enthusiast of strategy games that prioritize skill over luck, do yourself a favor and play SteamWorld Heist II.
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Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus impresses with its richly detailed scenarios and an intriguing universe that continually surprises the player throughout the adventure. However, once stripped of its fantastic setting, there is a complicated and difficult-to-ignore lack of polish in crucial mechanics and also in the adaptation for Nintendo's console. Therefore, Bō's journey is still worth experiencing, but with reservations. We hope that the next updates promised by the developers will improve the game on the Switch. After all, as said, what we have here comes close to being memorable — it's a shame that it doesn't happen that often.
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Despite its good intentions and the welcome reflection it promotes, SCHiM ends up not standing out as a game due to fundamental flaws, such as the problems with the camera and its simple mechanics, which unfortunately prove repetitive in a short time. Still, if you are looking for a cozy journey with a notable artistic atmosphere, it is worth remembering that one of the wonders of art as a human expression is that it is, above all, subjective. With this in mind, this essay on life does not deserve to be completely relegated to the shadows — in fact, the truth is that if there is one thing I have learned from this review, it is that the shadows are more welcoming than they appear.
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As a fan of roguelites and turn-based combat games, Dicefolk surprised me very positively, quickly becoming an adventure that I would easily recommend to anyone who also enjoys these genres. Although some aspects such as the narrative and the relationship with the Chimeras are underused, it is difficult not to engage with its innovative combat system, especially given the vast number of possible combinations in each new game.
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V Rising stands out in the ocean of current survival games, offering a pleasant adventure with the potential to entertain fans of vampire themes and action mechanics for hours on end. Although the experience is undoubtedly better when accompanied, once you are “bitten” by this title, it is difficult not to let yourself be contaminated (in a good way).
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El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster updates to HD one of the most peculiar titles from the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Though the title inspired by Enoch's book isn't immune to occasional performance issues on Switch, this is an excellent reminder that experimentation and establishing connections to art should be more valued in the game industry instead of being left only to indie works. Overall, if you'd like to relive this adventure or to know it personally, Nintendo's console is indeed a good way to do it. It's just better, due to the aging marks, to adjust expectations.
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Thrones of Decay fulfills its role of bringing significant content to some of the most beloved factions of Total War: WARHAMMER III with flying colors. It doesn't matter if you're a fan of aggressive conquests or an enthusiast of the art of ranged combat: there's something here for virtually every play style in a title that, years after its debut, continues to impress with its epicness and quality.
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Freedom Planet 2 is a modern adventure with that special taste of the 16-bit era. Almost a decade after the release of the first title in the saga, we can finally meet Lilac and her companions again, and it is honestly difficult not to praise the quality of all the fundamental elements in this sequel, such as the immersive and responsive gameplay and the colorful and captivating presentation. Whether you are an enthusiast of 2D platform games with an emphasis on speed, or even a player who has been nostalgic for a while now, the GalaxyTrail game is easily recommended and the Nintendo Switch is a great way to experience it.
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Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition is another great port from Sony and another success from the PlayStation PC initiative. With a vast amount of adjustable graphics options, support for high frame rates and remarkable scalability, the sequel to Aloy's adventure impresses and establishes itself not only as one of the most beautiful games of all time, but also as an adventure recommended for everyone enthusiasts of a good adventure in a fascinating open world. Considering the quality of the adaptation, I can say: this is not only the complete edition as advertised, but the definitive one. Patience, in this case, was rewarded.
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