Maurício Katayama


75 games reviewed
77.4 average score
80 median score
56.0% of games recommended
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Jun 23, 2022

Capcom Fighting Collection is a good collection, with a selection of games that emphasize the Darkstalkers franchise, until then forgotten by the company in previous collections. The ten titles presented run with impeccable fluidity and have modern competitive tools, such as netcode rollback.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Senren*Banka
Jun 12, 2022

Senren Banka is a visual novel with beautiful artwork and emotional romance and drama scenes. It's a work with good artistic direction and, despite its main plot having a slow start that's a little unappealing, it starts getting better in the love interest routes themselves. The main strength of this visual novel is on the uncertainties of love rather than its erotic appeal.

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8 / 10.0 - Pac-Man Museum+
Jun 10, 2022

Like all retro collections, PAC-MAN Museum + relies on nostalgia to sell itself, but its qualities go further: the games offered are varied and interesting, even though they all revolve around a single franchise. The quest mechanics give the title a huge replayability factor and more competitive players will be able to face the world comparing their scores, although the collection lacks online multiplayer. It is a collection suitable for retro game enthusiasts and anyone looking for a collection for parties and family gatherings.

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8 / 10.0 - Card Shark
Jun 3, 2022

Card Shark is a charming and interesting game, with a mysterious plot and very well narrated, mixing historical facts with fiction. The stylish graphics and well-crafted music help the player get into the mood of 18th century France, and despite some technical issues, the varied mechanics help convey the sense of danger and fascination of professional cheating and intrigue at the gaming table.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Wolfstride
Jun 3, 2022

Full of personality, with complex characters, deep plot and an extremely original game design, Wolfstride is an unforgettable title, which permeates moments of humor and drama with fun and surprisingly complex combat despite its apparent simplicity. Despite having some reservations about its rhythm and repetitive grinding, it's one of the most creative games I've ever had the opportunity to try.

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8.5 / 10.0 - DEADCRAFT
May 25, 2022

Deadcraft is a creative and addictive game that introduces new ideas and subverts established concepts for zombie games, balancing farm management with survival and combat mechanics. The immense amount of activities available has the potential to entertain the player for hundreds of hours.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Seven Pirates H
May 17, 2022

Seven Pirates H is a simple and fun JRPG with unique mechanics, filled with absurd humor, with satisfying gameplay and an unabashed focus on fanservice as its selling point. On one side, this emphasis on eroticism can be uncomfortable for some people. On the other, it'll definitely please adults looking specifically for this feature. It isn't a game recommended for everyone, but it certainly has appeal for its target audience.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Slipstream
May 3, 2022

Slipstream is a fun nostalgic racing game. Although its tracks present exaggerated curves with strange design, its uncompromising arcade gameplay and drift and vacuum mechanics provide a lot of fun in a retro style, fulfilling its proposal very well. It's an impressive game, considering it was made by practically a single person.

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6 / 10.0 - Taito Milestones
Apr 11, 2022

Taito Milestones is a very simple emulator that, for the general public, may be of little interest due to the simplicity of the works available here and the lack of extra features. I consider the selection of ten games too small comparing it to other collections previously released, such as Taito Legends e Taito Memories. Though they represent various genres, I felt the absence of titles of more value, more significance to Taito's legacy. I recommend this product to those interested in the history of arcades who wish to know Taito titles of various genres from their early works. If a specific title in the collection is desired, it may be more appropriate to buy it individually on the eShop.

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Mar 29, 2022

Takorita Meets Fries is a short pastime, with predictable and unvaried endings. The absence of an interesting script, low replayability and poorly worked art make it difficult to recommend. Perhaps it could be considered a children's book aimed at young children, but its style of humor rules out even that possibility. Despite its friendly atmosphere, I believe there are better titles to occupy your time on Switch.

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Mar 18, 2022

Gal Gun: Double Peace is a shooter with a curious premise, which offers the fantasy of a world where all the girls fall madly in love with the player. As a shooter in itself, it's not particularly grand or innovative, but the hilarious theme and assumed fanservice, full of slapstick humor and crazy situations, in addition to the large amount of content, make this an interesting title for anyone who wants to. play an unconventional FPS with a more “spicy” feel.

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9 / 10.0 - Gran Turismo 7
Mar 7, 2022

If you like racing games and own a PS5 or PS4, Gran Turismo 7 is a must-have for your library. In my opinion, GT7 managed to capture the essence of what made the series spectacular and it comes with all of its key features – the good ones, like gorgeous graphics, attention to detail and impeccable track simulation.

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Mar 1, 2022

Horizon Forbidden West is a graphically beautiful game, wide, with a remarkable story, and extremely fun gameplay. Despite some bumps in the script and occasional bugs, the richness and detail in its setting make the player feel genuinely involved with this universe. Like our heroine Aloy, Horizon Forbidden West may not be perfect, but it's insanely good.

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Feb 19, 2022

Kansei the Second Turn HD is a short, engaging adventure that will keep the player entertained for roughly the length of a mystery movie. The characters are interesting and their paranormal powers add elements of fiction that set this title apart from other police investigation visual novels. Despite not having Brazilian Portuguese localization, its interface perfectly integrated into the Switch's hardware makes this game an interesting experience for enthusiasts of the genre.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Edge of Eternity
Feb 10, 2022

Edge of Eternity is a good RPG, that maybe was a little too ambitious for a small studio but delivers a good experience for people who wish for a JRPG mixing medieval fantasy with magic and technology. The soundtrack is consistently excellent unlike its visual presentation which varies from marvelous to frustrating. Battles are fun and challenging, with simple, interesting mechanics. I honestly believe that, if Midgar Studios had more budget, Edge of Eternity could have competed with the JRPGs of big developers in scale and quality.

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9.5 / 10.0 - Gnosia
Feb 8, 2022

Gnosia is a unique work, with unparalleled original gameplay and style. A real gem, unfortunately unknown, that deserves to be played by everyone who appreciates a simple game that values intelligence, with an exceptional story and unforgettable characters. If you want to experience the adrenaline of an imposter game but don't like the inconveniences of multiplayer, this game is for you.

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Jan 28, 2022

Reverie Knights Tactics is a great RPG, with a unique art style, captivating characters, a deep story and rich in details. Combat is challenging and tactically deep, and requires the player to think ahead when making decisions. Even those who don't enjoy a challenge will enjoy it playing in Story mode. It is a highly recommended game for tactical RPG enthusiasts, especially fans of Holy Avenger and the Tormenta universe.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Halo Infinite
Jan 20, 2022

Halo Infinite is a fun and accessible shooter, which introduces new concepts while rescuing the best traditions of the series, bringing an exciting script, focused on the Master Chief and his relationship with his new and friendly companion, Arma. This is, without a doubt, the best Halo made by 343, both in terms of gameplay, visuals, mechanics and plot, and one of the most fun of the entire saga, being a definite recommendation for enthusiasts of futuristic shooters.

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5 / 10.0 - In My Shadow
Jan 13, 2022

In My Shadow is a platform puzzle with a good premise, interesting mechanics, but it's not that fun in practice. The idea of manipulating objects to use their shadows on multiple planes is fantastic, but the puzzles end up requiring a lot of trial and error, which becomes tedious and frustrating. It has an emotional backstory, but it hasn't been explored very well, leaving many questions unanswered.

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Dec 21, 2021

Life is Strange: True Colors is a journey about emotions and relationships with unforgettable characters. It's great to follow the development of a complex and passionate protagonist, who gradually learns more about herself and uses a simple but at the same time powerful gift to do justice and help people. Despite the minor technical problems, it's a memorable adventure in which we learn that empathy is essential to bettering the world.

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