Ivanir Ignacchitti's Reviews
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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The Pale Beyond is an immersive experience about the effort for a crew to survive on the ice. With an instigating narrative and a gameplay that constantly puts the player's skills to the test, it's an excellent choice for those looking for a serious limited resources management game that at the same time offers a touching experience about people.
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Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless is yet another high quality game in the franchise and an excellent option for those looking for an agile, frantic tactial RPG very focused on malleable gameplay. Though there's room for improvement in the auto-battle, this is a new apex for the series so far.
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Fate/Samurai Remnant transforms the Holy Grail war (here called the Ritual of the Crescent Moon) into a fascinating period conflict inspired by traditional Japanese elements. Both for those who have already delved deeply into the series and for those who are just looking for a good action RPG, this is an unmissable title.
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Silent Hope mixes action RPG, roguelite and crafting to create an addictive, yet quickly repetitive, experience. Built on solid foundations, the game is easily a good recommendation for those who like action experiences and want to spend hours and hours facing hordes of monsters in the abyss.
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The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails is a competent action RPG worth playing. Despite a few limitations that may annoy some players and a story that may be a weak point, the general experience showcases the late 2000's/early 2010's Nihon Falcom design style very well and continues to be as compelling as it was back then.
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Though it takes advantage of its predecessor's concept, Mugen Souls Z falls in the same traps that made it a weak, aesthetically dated game with a poorly organized gameplay and narrative structure. It can still be a curious experience for those who love fanservice and humor works, but it's a tough recommendation overall.
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Mon-Yu is an excellent addition to the dungeon crawler library with a creative and unexpected concept that is very well crafted. To those already experienced in the genre especially, it's a welcome breath of fresh air to demonstrate how it's possible to modernize this RPG niche without losing its challenging essence.
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Like the other games in the franchise, Rune Factory 3 Special is an addictive mix of action RPG and farm simulation. The update adds more content to the pack, making it a great way to experience the DS classic, but the quality of the experience has left something to be desired in some respects of polish. Even so, it's a very easy recommendation for anyone who likes both genres.
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ANONYMOUS;CODE manages to explore well its concept of future and the discussion about reality, offering a high level experience. It's a safe recommendation for those interested in the genre, showing once again the high quality of the Science Adventure franchise.
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