Ivanir Ignacchitti's Reviews
In Stars and Time explores a curious concept of time loop at the end of an RPG journey. The result is a curious mini-RPG where the high quality of the character writing is the high point of the experience. For people who like experimental works in the genre, this is an easy recommendation.
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Risk of Rain Returns is a highly attractive package with a good variety of elements to explore and a customizable difficulty that gives the player the tools to adapt their experience as they please. Though the game elements' visibility leaves a lot to be desired, especially on Switch's Handheld Mode, this is still an easy recommendation for those looking for an experience in the genre.
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Wizard with a Gun manages to make a good combination of different genres and offer a pleasant experience. Although it could be richer in content and explore the possibilities of combat in more depth, the final balance of the game is positive, making it an easy recommendation for those who are curious about this mix.
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Twofold is a deeply humane and touching visual novel about the pleasures and pains of interpersonal relationships during our brief passage through life. It's a beautiful way to remember the subtle beauty of what's essential to us and invisible to the eyes.
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As the first release of the series in Portuguese, The Jackbox Party Pack 10 offers a very good and diverse experience. The dubbing and the addition of Brazilian cultural elements are well-placed resources that help make the experience feel as natural as a good party game should be. Brazil is expected to receive invitations to have fun in the coming years as well.
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Thirsty Suitors is a pot full of ideas which altogether manage to represent Jala's life experience. With vibrant characters and a well handled story, the title is much more than the sum of its parts. It's a celebration of life, all its failings and new starts.
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Fashion Dreamer is a fashion game with many options for customizing characters and clothes, but exploration quickly becomes repetitive. Especially for those who have played the developer's previous works, it doesn't take long to wish the title had other content to break up the monotony.
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Virche Evermore -ErroR: Salvation- presents itself as another great pick among the English-released otome games on Switch. With a darker perspective than usual, the title interestingly discusses the sensible theme of death in a society full of issues. The result is compelling and an easy recommendation for fans of visual novels in general.
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Slay the Princess is a deep and impactful visual novel that manages to discuss the subjective nature of existence in a sensible fashion. While its violent aspects may not be indicated for some people, this is a very high quality experience when combining all of its elements.
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Crymachina has an interesting world but that is not enough to make it a highlight due to its tiresome and boring gameplay. It's honestly difficult to recommend it to those who love action RPGs with so many good examples of the genre in the market, but those who get to love the characters' stories may still enjoy it.
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Star Ocean: The Second Story R manages to fulfill its role of revitalizing a classic and re-presenting it in a way suitable for the new generation. More than the new aesthetic that plays with 2D and 3D, its main advantage lies in its quality of life features that make the game a much more pleasant experience.
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Archetype Arcadia presents a curious world but doesn't escape the feeling of generic, artificial narrative. The result is worth it for those who love the genre and feel the premise is interesting, but it doesn't offer anything of highlight beyond that.
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The effort behind Little Goody Two Shoes is impressive. This is a game that manages to take advantage of all the unique aspects of its predecessor, but, above all, offers a unique and very well-thought-out experience with its simulation mechanics. If you are curious about dark stories about young girls who end up getting involved in a supernatural world without being fully aware of the implications, this is a game that is frankly unmissable.
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Even if Tempest: Dawning Connections is a visual novel that reinforces the high quality of its predecessor, giving fans extra time to enjoy the character relationships. Though it's a title worth playing only for those who already enjoyed the original, the character writing quality makes it an excellent recommendation for fans of the genre.
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LunarLux is a lovely indie RPG with well-explored story and gameplay elements, drawing inspiration from classics without trying to be a shallow copy of them. The result is enticing and one of my favorite experiences this year, though it's a shame the Portuguese translation didn't have the care it deserved.
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Hana Awase New Moon is an unexpectedly addictive mix of otome and card game thought up to reward the effort of those who want to play with its systems. Despite a few issues with the translation that would be worth fixing, the compelling and poetic plot exploring the characters' personality nuances offers an experience easy to recommend for fans of visual novels.
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Front Mission 2 Remake is a good opportunity to get to know the second title in Square Enix's strategy RPG franchise[, a game] that was never released in the West. Unfortunately, like its predecessor, the gameplay has many quality of life issues that should have been urgently fixed to make the experience more accessible and pleasant. What we have once again is a re-release excessively attached to fidelity without noticing some serious and evident issues that should have been addressed to make the experience modern without losing the game's essence. This is a classic and interesting title back in the scene, but it feels like it could have been more.
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Wargroove 2 is a great example of strategic games. With a simple base, plenty of content and the option to play in Portuguese, the title is an easy recommendation for fans of the genre who want to dive into a new strategic journey.
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Detective Pikachu Returns isn't among the best adventure games, but it presents a solid experience especially designed for newcomers to the genre. Despite some mistakes, fans of the original title will really like the new experience, which manages to have a consistent evolution in relation to its predecessor.
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Venba is an adventure that seeks to value the simple habits passed from one generation to the next. The title is especially suitable for those who want a touching and short experience. However, its short duration also leads to the feeling that it could do a little more with its narrative and mechanics.
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