Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn offers an intense action-platforming experience that revisits a classic with revamped graphics and new mechanics. However, the insistence on keeping old elements compromises the gameplay, resulting in frustrating challenges that require patience and memorization. Despite its flaws, the game stands out with its fast-paced action and colorful pixel art settings, although the limited content leaves something to be desired. Ultimately, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is a competent homage to the past that could have benefited from a more careful modernization.
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Crypt Custodian stands out for its originality and the charisma of its characters, which, together with the cozy atmosphere and humor, provide an engaging and fun experience. The colorful world, fast pace, and varied challenges make exploration enjoyable, while the boss battles are memorable and well-crafted. However, the game is not without its flaws. The repetitiveness of certain mechanics and the lack of originality in some areas of the map affect the pace of the adventure, which could have been bolder in some aspects. Despite these limitations, Crypt Custodian offers an enjoyable experience and deserves to be explored, especially by those who enjoy light and creative metroidvanias.
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BAKERU stands out as a 3D platform adventure that, despite its simplicity, enchants with its diversity of situations and charisma. The raccoon boy's journey through Japan is filled with creative moments, varied stages and a vibrant setting that mixes modern and folkloric elements. However, the lightness of the challenge may make the experience less exciting for those looking for something more demanding. Even so, BAKERU has the power to engage with its charm and variety, being an enjoyable experience for those looking for something relaxed and full of creativity.
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SteamWorld Heist II stands out for expanding on the concepts of its predecessor with new mechanics and an engaging campaign. The gameplay, which combines manual aiming precision with the need for elaborate tactics, provides a challenging and rewarding experience, especially in the various missions that test our ability to adapt and plan. Despite some limitations, such as the lack of clear information about enemies and the sometimes bureaucratic naval exploration, SteamWorld Heist II offers a journey rich in detail and content. Although it does not revolutionize its formula, it is a solid sequel that maintains the charm and quality of the series, being an excellent choice for fans of tactics and strategic adventures.
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Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess stands out for its unique combination of tower defense and action elements. The rich setting, inspired by Japanese mythology, and the agile pace of the gameplay are highlights that keep the experience engaging. However, the game fails to fully exploit its potential: the low difficulty and repetitiveness of some tasks end up compromising the depth of the journey. In the end, Kunitsu-Gami and its mix of styles is a unique and creative experience.
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Gestalt: Steam & Cinder features a captivating steampunk setting with visuals inspired by the 32-bit era, but fails to deliver a memorable metroidvania experience. Despite its competent agile action and precise controls, the linear progression and lack of creativity in the maps compromise exploration. Combat, although varied in theory, becomes repetitive and boring due to limitations in mechanics and enemies; Furthermore, the story, despite being elaborate, is hampered by unnecessarily long dialogues and stereotypical characters. In the end, the result is an adventure that soon falls into oblivion.
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Dungeons of Hinterberg combines elements of action, RPG, puzzles and social interactions in an immersive magical realism setting. The high points are the varied dungeons and good diversity of activities, but some of the systems are underdeveloped. In the end, the game stands out with its unique setting, providing an enchanting virtual escape for those who want to explore a magical and vibrant village.
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Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition is a remaster that manages to capture the essence of the original while offering welcome improvements for modern platforms. The revitalized look, adjustments to controls and the inclusion of new content are highlights that will certainly please both old fans and new players. While the game still has some technical and design limitations, especially evident 20 years after its original release, it retains its charm and continues to be an engaging experience.
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance reaffirms the franchise's legacy in a complex and immersive experience. The RPG maintains the classic elements of tactical turn-based combat, demon-baiting, and dark atmosphere, while introducing a more open-ended and vast exploration structure. The definitive version significantly expands the content with new missions, characters and technical improvements, providing an immersive adventure for newcomers and veterans alike.
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Nine Sols stands out as a unique 2D experience that combines frantic fighting, varied exploration and an engaging narrative. Yi's journey of revenge not only provides challenging, diverse and precise combat, but also invites us to delve into a detailed taopunk world where technology and Asian mysticism intertwine in fascinating ways. In the end, Nine Sols not only challenges us with elaborate fights, but also rewards us with a richly constructed universe, in an experience that remains in the memory even after completion.
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Hauntii is an indie title that goes beyond a simple twin-stick shooter, offering a rich experience of exploration and puzzle solving in an immersive world. The little ghost's unique ability to possess objects and creatures brings creativity to challenges, instilling curiosity in uncovering all the secrets. The minimalist visuals and soothing soundtrack complement the game's meditative atmosphere, making the journey both a visual and an emotional adventure. However, the experience is marked by a rhythm that can be frustrating due to the slow movement and difficulty in navigating between areas. Despite these points, Hauntii captivates with its melancholic narrative and charismatic characters in a journey that balances challenge and contemplation, offering a unique and beautiful experience.
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Minishoot' Adventures mixes metroidvania with shoot 'em up in a captivating experience thanks to its colorful world full of secrets. The diversity of challenges and the possibility of improving the ship keep the game interesting, despite relying on familiar mechanics. However, the lack of innovation in skills and combat, as well as a limited map system, mark the negative points, preventing the title from reaching its full potential. Still, the game does what it sets out to do well, offering an engaging journey with lots of action and exploration. The charismatic atmosphere and fluidity of the action make up for the shortcomings, making Minishoot' Adventures a worthy addition to the genre, even with the feeling of missed opportunities in terms of boldness and innovation.
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Pepper Grinder is a creative platformer that uses its unique drilling mechanics across an impressive variety of stages. The mix of fast-paced action, exploration and puzzles results in a stylish adventure full of exciting moments. The various ways to use the drill, from crossing obstacles to controlling vehicles, guarantee a diverse experience from start to finish. However, the game falters with control precision issues and frustrating blind jumps, introducing an element of trial and error that can be irritating; despite this, it manages to offer a satisfying journey, with its few extras serving as an additional incentive for the most dedicated. Furthermore, Pepper Grinder is an adventure that, despite its flaws, entertains with its creative design and unique mechanics.
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Spiritfall takes inspiration from platform fighters to create a roguelite experience full of agility and strategy. The diversity of weapons, combined with the blessings of the spirits, provides varied gameplay that encourages the exploration of new strategies in each game. However, the feeling of repetition and the similarity between powers can, at certain times, mitigate the feeling of novelty and discovery. Despite the negative points, the game is exciting with its fast pace and great combo possibilities, which creates unpredictable and impressive battles. In the end, Spiritfall brings the electrifying action of the fighting genre to the world of roguelikes and offers an experience that is worth checking out.
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Balatro emerges as a captivating example in the roguelike genre, skillfully blending poker elements with deck-building structure. The simplicity of its rules, combined with the strategic depth offered by the varied modifiers, creates an immersive experience. For strategy game aficionados, roguelike fans, or even for those who have never ventured into poker, the title offers a rich, challenging and, above all, fun experience, promising hours of challenge and satisfaction.
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Ultros is an adventure of contrasts, in which its innovations shine against the backdrop of its executional flaws. The game stands out for its extravagant atmosphere, creating a unique experience that, despite its problems, is still worth exploring for fans of the genre looking for something out of the ordinary. Full appreciation of the game requires a willingness to experiment, explore, and sometimes tolerate its less refined elements.
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Persona 3 Reload stands out as an example of how to modernize a classic, remaining faithful to the original while introducing significant innovations, such as revamped visuals, additional events and new mechanics. However, some concepts remain in the past, such as repetitive dungeon exploration. With its strengths far outweighing its flaws, the game is a recommended experience for both longtime fans and newcomers to the Persona series.
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Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a lean and focused metroidvania that offers a satisfying experience, but the lackluster execution makes this goodbye more ephemeral than it should be.
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Yohane the Parhelion -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- leaves something to be desired, resulting in an experience that seems to have been hastily produced without the necessary care to make it truly captivating.
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Be it for newcomers looking for an enticing experience or for the veterans who wish to rediscover the game with its brand new content, Risk of Rain Returns stands out as a renewed rain able to please a vast group of players.
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