Ivanir Ignacchitti's Reviews
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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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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Fate/Stay Night Remastered is an excellent way to finally know a classic of its genre that wasn't available officially outside Japan yet. With an excellent discussion about morality and a fascinating setting in Kinoko Nasu's works' shared universe, this work is still a great choice for visual novel fans.
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Fairy Tail Dungeons creatively adapts the beloved Fairy Tail anime series into a compelling game experience. With its unique gameplay mechanics, character-driven story, and polished visuals, the game offers fans a fresh take on the Fairy Tail universe. While the dungeon design can feel repetitive, the engaging combat and deckbuilding elements make up for it, providing an enjoyable and addictive experience for players. Fairy Tail Dungeons is a must-try for fans of the series and those looking for a unique indie game.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles manages to be a fun and engaging action game on its own, and even those unfamiliar with the original work it's based on will probably be able to enjoy the experience. However, its multiple limitations mean it doesn't stand out as much within the action RPG genre as it could.
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Elrentaros Wanderings is an action RPG that can be fun for more dedicated fans of the genre, but it proves to be repetitive and uninteresting overall. It lacks polish and care, and several systems end up being of little use and too simplified for the game to effectively stand out in a market full of high-level options.
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Tomba! Special Edition is a great way to enjoy a classic and experimental game. It's a work of preservation of the original that adds a rich gallery of extras, but it's content to do the bare minimum to preserve it and doesn't care in any way about improving the game itself. For those who were already fans and want to get a taste of nostalgia, it's definitely worth it. Likewise, it's a golden opportunity for those who like retro experiences and have never tried it before. But, overall, it feels like the game deserved a better polish, especially considering how horrible the Portuguese version is and was simply preserved as it was.
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The Star Named EOS is a good puzzle experience, but it falls into the genre's biggest flaw. By not offering a hint system or anything similar, the less obvious moments of its puzzles can become practically insurmountable walls. Likewise, the predictability of the plot will reduce the weight of the journey for more attentive players. For fans of the genre, however, it is still a captivating enough game to be worth the effort.
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