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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is a huge, ambitious installment that's initially difficult to pin down. The four stories, shared progression, and the multitude of systems revolving around battles take time to show how everything is connected, but once they do, it's hard not to get swept up in the choral narrative.

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Milestone's Hot Wheels series embraces the open-world format and plunges us into a quartet of islands filled with races to win and activities to complete, all while collecting over 150 different mini-cars. The gameplay progression isn't particularly rewarding, and after just a few hours you've seen everything the game has to offer, but the thrill of collecting and the online component still manage to keep the player engaged.

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It pains me to be this harsh but The Alighieri Circle is simply not a great game. It does work from beginning to end and some of the artwork is very pretty, but the story is disappointing and the puzzles are barely worth of being called that.

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The result is a visceral action game in every possible sense of the word, satisfying in the long run but with too many cages, imprisoning a universe that deserved more aspiration.

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While it may not quite reach the heights of the best modern co-op games, Orbitals takes that same formula, dresses it in a unique personality, and-with the same magic found in 80s and 90s anime-reminds us how wonderful it is to discover something together.

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Shatterverse is fun when it manages to enrich its roguelite recipe and the builds finally take direction, but before getting to that point it takes a lot of patience and the willingness to overlook several uninspired elements.

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NBA 2K27 starts with the fundamentals of defense to offer us a chapter that changes where it matters most: on the court. The usual plethora of modes does the rest, too bad it never breaks the habit of microtransactions.

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SPRAWL Zero abandons the frenetic parkour of its predecessor for a more grounded action experience, built around unlimited sprinting, Bullet Time, Gravity Shield, and Gravity Gloves.

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NHL 27 takes a step forward from its predecessor, striking an effective balance between old and new. With its presentation polished around the edges and its AI improved, it delivers enjoyable games, albeit with the occasional lapse, while maintaining a more than solid overall experience. The situation is somewhat different when it comes to the game modes: the addition of Connected Franchise stands out in an otherwise largely traditional lineup of options.

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Mortal Shell II certainly has its flaws and room for improvement, but the qualitative leap compared to the first chapter is undeniable: this is the sequel that demonstrates the true potential of Cold Symmetry.

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Incorporating a handful of new features into the framework of its predecessor, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam brings large-scale conflict to the terrifying jungle and is capable of generating memorable moments with the right team. Unfortunately, the learning curve, the visceral reliance on teamwork, and a few too many technical issues limit its ambitions.

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The mix of creature capture, survival, exploration, combat, crafting, and automation works because each game system fuels the others, creating an addictive gameplay loop. There's not much originality in Palworld, and the grinding can be noticeable in the later stages, but the game is worth it, so that's fine.

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While The Blood of Dawnwalker is a competent enough action RPG, it also leaves something to be desired: the characters are well written and well acted, but its roleplay elements feel weaker than they might look at first glance; and the combat is snappy, but enemy variety is extremely poor; the game is visually pleasant and well optimized at 1080p, but gameplay is capped at 60 fps and cutscenes at 30. It did leave me wanting for a sequel, though.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is one of those games that reminds us how satisfying a thoughtfully crafted combat system can be. Every exchange of blows, every dodge, and every successful Issen gives the feeling of truly being in control of the fight, while the bosses transform this solidity into spectacular, tense, and challenging duels.

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Star Wars Zero Company is one of those rare examples where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The solidity of its turn-based tactical combat blends seamlessly with the team members' progression mechanics, the team management aspect, and all the different narratives it weaves-from the overarching plot to the small personal stories. Each system, taken individually, is more than good, but it's the way they influence one another (mirroring the relationships between the game's characters) that elevates the experience and makes every battle (or every decision) feel like the most important one yet.

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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition turns out to be a much more convincing conversion than initial tests had led one to fear, successfully bringing the Interregnum to Switch 2 with technical compromises that, while undeniable, never truly compromise the experience.

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It almost feels like, rather than comparing Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters to an EA FC game, you'd be better off thinking of it as Tekken played 11-a-side. The only thing I'm holding off on judging is the online mode; otherwise, it's genuinely hard not to recommend it to anyone looking to scratch that arcade-style football itch.

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With Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Asobo Studio partially distances itself from the previous installments in the series, not in terms of narrative, which remains compelling and characterized by mature writing and plenty of twists, but in terms of gameplay.

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The graphics and music are pumped up to the max, and the gameplay respects the original and improves upon it, with a few very welcome improvements. The ticket price may be a little steep, but in my opinion, it's well worth the trip in a spaceship!

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This collection might have fewer games than the first volume, but it feels more substantial and respectful. MGS4 is the star, finally accessible to everyone, and the overall polish proves Konami is serious about preserving Kojima's legacy. It's not a flawless celebration, but it is a vital step forward for one of gaming's most influential sagas.

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