Ivanir Ignacchitti's Reviews
On Your Tail oozes charisma and life through every pore and manages to create an adventure experience that is as memorable as its developer's name suggests. Although my experience with the game has come up against several technical issues, it is an impressively high-quality, unique adventure title, and there is no doubt that any player looking for an experience of this genre should enjoy it.
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Fairy Tail 2 manages to evolve the concept of adapting the series to the RPG format in an interesting way, though it behind a bit of the softhearted adventurer charm of the franchise in exchange for an open-ish world. Despite performance issues on Switch and adapting a late plot in the franchise too quickly, the frantic action and combat mechanic depth really stand out and promise a satisfying experience for fans of the genre.
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Fantasian Neo Dimension is an excellent example of RPG that manages to combine elegant simplicity with robust systems for combat and enemy [battle] design, especially when it comes to bosses. The version outside Apple Arcade could have used more polish in some areas, but, even so, it's an easy recommendation for fans of the genre.
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Life is Strange: Double Exposure is a very interesting adventure and I really enjoyed my time exploring its narrative. Unfortunately, the Switch version has serious problems, especially bugs that can lead to the total loss of progress. I hope this is fixed in updates as soon as possible, as it is an enjoyable game and worth exploring without fear.
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Fairy Tail is a turn-based RPG that manages to have a great representation of the magic of Fairy Tail with its setting, soundtrack and especially the multiple guild and combat features. Even with its flaws, such as a rigid structure of the main campaign (especially before the final stretch) and a clear cut in budget, the result is still something easily recommendable, especially for those who already know Hiro Mashima's universe.
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership is a great addition to a series of RPGs widely recognized for its quality, bringing an experience rich in combat and exploration challenges. Finally being able to dive into a Mario & Luigi in Portuguese is a unique and very special experience that is easily recommended for both veterans and newcomers to the genre.
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Mindcop is a detective adventure game that combines film noir storytelling with time-sensitive investigation and unique mind-diving mechanics. As a "mindcop," players dive into suspects' subconscious to uncover hidden truths, but every action costs time. With strategic match-3 puzzles and tough decision-making, Mindcop challenges players to solve a mystery with limited resources, creating a tense, immersive experience.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is an excellent new way to experience a classic RPG. The new edition brings many elements that make the experience more accessible, but, amidst so many high quality titles of the genre, it's important to keep in mind the basic nature of the journey before diving in. Generally, it's a comfortable trip down a major reference for the genre, and it's specially recommended for those who are already enamored with the classic hero journey [archetype].
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Clock Tower: Rewind is a look at a classic horror title that deserves this historical preservation effort and the re-release for a new generation. However, despite the quality of life promise, there isn't enough effort to make this work become actually modernized, leaving it in a way that it's better recommended for horror fans with enough patience to dig into the confusing manor without help (or to peruse external guides without shame).
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SINce Memories: Off the Starry Sky is an engaging visual nove, with elements of drama and mystery built up slowly as the relationship between the characters develops. While the translation quality may be lacking at times, it is still an easy recommendation for those who like the genre and want to experience this first Western contact with the classic Memories Off franchise.
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Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a remake that manages to move between the qualities of the original and the modernity expected of a current game, presenting itself as a bold and unique experience in the RPG market. A testament to the franchise's effort to experiment over the decades, we have here a game that absolutely all fans of the genre, and even those who want to challenge themselves to see RPGs in a new light, should try.
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Card-en-Ciel is an excellent representative of deckbuilders with roguelite elements, though it could have offered more diverse areas and has an entry barrier in the [poor] explanation of some mechanics. The result is addicting, with various synergy choices that are well conceived and interesting to explore.
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Despite not reaching the high points of some of its predecessors, Ys X: Nordics is yet another thrilling action RPG that's consistent with the franchise's quality. Hopefully, the next Adol games will manage to make the most out of what was developed here and bring even more enticing journeys.
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Despite some frustrating issues in character development and the tedious, long and empty corridors that it hardly uses well, Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus is a high level adventure game. Its thrilling mysteries filled with twists are curious enough to be worth the investment, as is the rewarding feeling of agency during the labyrinth exploration.
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RPG Maker WITH is a very limited version of a useful game making tool. Even though it manages to offer an intuitive experience on Switch, the limitations are too big to create something more original. It'd be better to invest in one of the PC editions if you want to really get into game development.
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Keylocker is a high level indie RPG and an excellent addition to Switch's library. With an immersive narrative about facing an oppressive world and a challenging turn-based gameplay full of strategic elements, this may not be a game for absolutely everyone but it definitely deserves the chance to resonate with the players willing to face it.
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Castlevania Dominus Collection is an incredible collection with some of the best games in the franchise, offering many hours of exploration and good challenges. Adapting the screen format to make the most out of Switch's one screen and its touch capacity, it manages to offer an excellent way to play these games that players won't find fault in.
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Just like Rio Reincarnation, Date A Live: Ren Dystopia is a visual novel that complements the series and allows fans to have a little extra taste of the beautiful characters' unique sides. Unfortunately, the title doesn't go beyond that, with a predictable plot and little development to the characters, elements that make the game not so good as an entrypoint. However, even so, I'm very happy to be able to play it officially in English.
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Gundam Breaker 4 is an action RPG that focuses on robot customization above all else. Assembling your own robot from the endless options of parts and going into battle is a lot of fun. However, the levels are too simple, the missions are very repetitive and there are clear points where the game could improve in a future iteration.
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Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is a package with two great spin-offs from the lawyer series. Controlling Miles Edgeworth, we see another side of crime and have the chance to delve even deeper into the Ace Attorney universe. Here we have the historical reparation of the western release of Investigations 2, the amenities we have already seen in previous collections and all the historical value of a packed gallery. The result is guaranteed fun.
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