Anthony Gravel's Reviews
Mario & Luigi: Brothership marks a successful return for the series. While not my favorite, it's certainly a better adventure than Paper Jam and a step in the right direction for RPG fans. Although I'm not a big fan of the new characters and worlds to explore, I did enjoy the adventure. The longevity will certainly give you your money's worth, and the dynamic gameplay enhances the experience. In short, this is a good little game that's easy to recommend.
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Super Mario Party Jamboree is the game in the series that I've enjoyed the most since the first games on the N64. I think Nintendo Cube has mixed the right ingredients to come up with a well-balanced recipe. The selection of mini-games is excellent and the numerous modes offer a wide variety of playability. What's more, the whole thing is accessible to any player who wants to join in. Even in solo mode, I think a fan of the genre will find something to enjoy, thanks in part to the original approach to several modes. It's definitely the kind of game I'm going to want to take out with guests of all ages over the holidays to keep them entertained. In short, if you've been waiting for Mario Party to make a glorious comeback, this is the one to buy.
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Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is a very good first expansion pack that offers a good lifespan for the price. In my opinion, it's much more complete and longer than the DLCs in previous games in the series, both in terms of story and gameplay. In my opinion, it's the right time to get back into the adventure, and I think it will once again become my favorite multiplayer game of the moment.
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a very good 2D Zelda with an excellent lifespan. Nintendo and Grezzo have come up with some very interesting new gameplay concepts that almost reinvent the wheel without distorting the universe. I love that Zelda has always been known as the representative of wisdom, and that the developers were able to transpose this into the game through its unique mechanics. In short, if you're looking for a new adventure on the Switch, this will probably be the must-have game for the console this holiday season.
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Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is definitely my favorite part of the series. It's clear that the developers have gained experience and are now capable of delivering a narrative worthy of the name. I love this kind of story, where we're left to quietly discover every little element of the investigation before arriving at a grand, unexpected conclusion. It's the kind of adventure in which you'll feel so invested that you'll want more. I'm already looking forward to another adventure in the series.
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I really enjoyed my adventure in Star Wars Outlaws, despite its lacklustre gameplay. For me, the game's strength lies above all in its narrative and the introduction of many original characters. I think that for Star Wars fans, it's also a great way of enriching our knowledge of certain little-known aspects of the universe. The fact that we can explore the different criminal factions at a key moment in history is super interesting. I hope we'll see more titles from the universe that try new recipes like this one. Until then, I'll be the first to jump into the DLC that's already planned.
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I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, and I'm already thinking of challenging a few friends in the near future. Nintendo has used its creativity to bring back its classics and give them a fun and original alternative. I hope the company will use this to resume competitions, and that an SNES Edition will soon follow.
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Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is still an excellent game worth playing in 2024. Although the 3rd title in the series is superior, there are a few elements that still make it interesting, such as the mission-based division, the rankings and the zany ghosts. What's more, this re-release takes full advantage of its new coat of paint, which looks great on the Switch's big screen or OLED display. The transition from the 3DS to the Switch has been done very well here, and the right adjustments have been made. In short, if you haven't already, this is the best version available, and a great little summer game.
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Ninja Theory and Xbox Game Studios deliver the kind of narrative experience I've been waiting for. Admittedly, I'd have liked it to be a little longer, but the studio has done a good job of fine-tuning the gameplay of its series, while raising the visuals to a level that places them among the very best. I hope that Xbox will now use Ninja Theory's expertise to offer more memorable experiences like this one in the near future.
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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is still my favorite of the series. Not only is it the best title, it's also the most complete, thanks in no small part to its endearing characters. I hope Nintendo will continue in this slightly more purist direction for JRPG fans. It's the kind of experience that offers a lot for the money, and this reissue is a great success.
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Endless Ocean Luminous is a deeply relaxing diving experience. The amount of research that went through the game is very impressive. However, the slow campaign progression and the lack of interactions with the creatures handicap the overall experience.
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Harold Halibut is not a game for everyone. The pace is slow, especially at the beginning, and the many trips back and forth between stations often seem very long. On the other hand, if you're a fan of narrative adventures like me, and enjoy discovering highly-developed characters, this is a very nice surprise. Slow Bros. succeeded in transporting me into its unique-looking universe and absorbing me completely.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a great success that met my expectations, even though they were very high. It's impressive to see how the developers have managed to integrate the open-world aspect while modernizing it. What's more, the quantity and quality of the secondary activities make discovering the universe more fun than ever. And it's all done naturally, allowing us to constantly improve our team. Last but not least, everything complements the excellent story, which will leave no one indifferent. It's definitely a contender for Game of the Year, honoring the excellence of the original work.
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we regret not having discovered Cocoon at the same time as the rest of the industry last September. However, it's not too late, which is why it recently made our list of great discoveries on the Nintendo Switch. This is an excellent first title for the Geometric Interactive studio, and we'll definitely continue to follow Jeppe Carlsen and his team in the future.
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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is one of the best adventures in the series. If, like me, you've been dreaming of playing both Ichiban and Kiryu, you won't be disappointed. It's also the title with the most things to do in the entire series. Scenario-wise, it's still high on emotion and full of twists and turns, some more predictable than others. For my part, apart from the main antagonists who are a little less interesting, the game as a whole remains one of the best, if not the best, in the collection to date.
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Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a good addition to the Nintendo Switch library. Without being a masterpiece or a must-have, it's a good little game at a lower cost while we wait for flagship releases like Princess Peach: Showtime! or Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. What's more, it's not just a simple remake, and Nintendo has done what it takes to bring the series back to life.
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Arc System Works delivers an entire retelling of the DS/Wii compilation of Another Codes games with enhanced visuals and modernized gameplay. The story is particularly well written and addresses some mature subject. We hope to see more of Ashley in the future.
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Prince of Shadows has a few things going for it, but overall I found it rather average. I'm a long-time fan of the main series, and I don't think this one can hold a candle to Dragon Quest XI. If you're looking for a game in this genre, you'd be better served by a Shin Megami Tensei V or a Persona 5.
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In closing, I really enjoyed this new chapter in the series. I think it fills in any gaps left by the approach of the 8th installment. The final section of Like a Dragon Gaiden is particularly satisfying and emotionally charged. In short, another excellent action game from Ryū Ga Gotoku Studio that also comes with a demo of the next title that sets the table nicely. What's more, if you've been waiting for the English dub, it's now available. So, if you're a fan of the series, this really is a must-have, and for the rest of us, what are you waiting for to get started?
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Alan Wake 2 is a great success that proves that patience has paid off for Remedy Entertainment. The game is of the highest artistic, narrative and gameplay quality. If your nerves are strong enough, and you're a fan of horror and survival games, this is one of the best. However, I strongly recommend that you play the first game to understand all the subtleties. In short, for me this is a game that will make my TOP 3 this year, which is no mean feat in a year so rich in high-quality video games.
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