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In the end, Synduality Echo of Ada presented itself as an interesting proposal in the action RPG genre, but it fails in many aspects that prevent a more engaging experience. The initial premise is captivating and the post-apocalyptic world has a lot of potential, but the repetitiveness of the raids, the lack of depth in combat and customizations, in addition to the technical problems, make the game unsatisfactory in the long run. The sound is, without a doubt, one of the few positive points that manages to keep the player immersed in the dark atmosphere, but it is not enough to mask the flaws in the gameplay. With some updates and improvements, the game may be able to fix some of these problems, but for now, Synduality Echo of Ada is a casual, simple and repetitive experience, which fails to maintain enthusiasm after the first few hours of play.

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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is an experience that faithfully pays homage to one of the most influential titles in RPG history. Boasting stunning visual aesthetics, significant gameplay improvements, and a classic (if simplistic) narrative that has stood the test of time, this remake offers an experience that is both nostalgic and refreshing. Some mechanics could seem out of step with current reality, such as the need to grind to progress in the game, but overall it could be an excellent entry point into the Dragon Quest series. Whether you’re a seasoned fan of the series or a newcomer, this title delivers an immersive adventure that celebrates the legacy of a true video game classic.

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle feels like a lost volume of the iconic archaeologist's adventures, rescuing all the gears that define a Jones adventure and reconciling them expertly to build a legitimate sequel to his best films, and not just a cheap imitation. In addition to the notable reverence for the source material evident in the script and technical components, MachineGames delivers a plethora of fascinating open areas, exciting to discover both for their ingenious configuration and distribution of secrets, and for the extremely rich historical subtext ubiquitous to all our discoveries. The mission of adapting Indiana Jones for video games was not easy, but MachineGames was up to the task.

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Despite the frustrating hitboxes, the voices that break the immersion in the game's atmosphere or the flaws in the story's narration, The Spirit of the Samurai offers a reasonable experience in a well-detailed 2D world with an interesting combat system and stop-motion animations that synergize well with each other.

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Dragon Age: Veilguard é uma entrada marcante na série, com mudanças arrojadas na narrativa, gráficos e jogabilidade. Apesar de algumas escolhas divisivas, como o tom mais leve e o sistema de loot algo repetitivo, o jogo compensa com combates bem elaborados, um sistema de progressão envolvente e uma performance audiovisual de excelência. É uma experiência que pode dividir os jogadores; principalmente os fãs da saga poderão sentir algum desconforto com tantas mudanças implementadas e o inicio da aventura menos envolvente. Inovar numa saga tão icónica é uma tarefa monumental e, embora nem todas as novidades sejam bem-sucedidas, esta é uma boa experiência que abre portas a novos jogadores e desafia os fãs de longa data a explorar uma nova faceta de Thedas.

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Mario & Luigi: Brothership is a natural and triumphant evolution of the 20 years of games in the saga, which in no way shows that it was assisted by a new developer. The puzzles and combat capture the series' supreme fun and magic, and the story and presentation propel it to new heights. It feels like this was the grand goal Mario & Luigi always aimed to achieve, but was previously made impossible by the inferior scope and hardware of the past: a game unrestrained in its sincere joy, in which flaws like the languid initial pacing are eventually silenced by the polish and charm that permeates our journey through Concordia.

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In 2024, Horizon Zero Dawn remains a highly recommended experience. Within what we find in the recent history of the industry, the narrative remains one of the most fascinating and the world remains one of the most interesting to explore. And this remaster does an impressive job of making everything noticeably more beautiful, immersive and resplendent, despite introducing some bugs whose presence is as strange as it is annoying. For those who have already experienced Aloy's adventures, it may not be worth stepping foot in these terrains again. But anyone who has never faced these metallic Jurassic creatures before is in for a must-see release.

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LEGO Horizon Adventures is certainly an interesting experience, but it's far from being as exciting a game as Horizon Zero Dawn or Horizon Forbidden West. But if the goal was to dress up Horizon in a way that appealed to younger gamers, perhaps it would do the job and ultimately drive new audiences to the main games… perhaps we can say Mission Accomplished!

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MARVEL vs CAPCOM Fighting Collection Arcade Classics is a great opportunity to play the classics that inspired many current fighting games. Due to its unbalanced difficulty and lack of support for new players, I cannot recommend it to anyone who wants to get to know the series, but it is perhaps a way to relive something that was already experienced in childhood in the form of nostalgia. For those who are curious, it might be better to play the most recent titles like Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite.

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Life is Strange: Double Exposure is another excellent title in the famous Interactive Narrative Adventure series. Even though it fails to present a truly characterizing element of the experience, it does introduce an excellent setting and characterization of characters. The mechanics of traveling between two distinct realities was a winning bet, even if we felt it could have been used better. Overall, it's an excellent opportunity for fans of the series to find out what happened to Max Caulfield (protagonist of the first game in the series) and players in general who enjoy the genre.

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Capcom managed to revive the franchise after countless mistakes in the past. This is, without a shadow of a doubt, the definitive version of the 2006 title and replaces it in a very faithful way and considering the necessary improvements to be in line with the current reality of the industry. Some bugs that were also in the original title are still evident and the change of some characters may lead many people to turn up their noses about this remastered, but we believe that it is not something crucial for us to have an extraordinary experience playing this masterpiece. Let's hope that Capcom decides to do the same with the second title in the series, and who knows, launch the third for Sony consoles! Here's a tip!

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Red Dead Redemption is a masterpiece of the open world genre that combines deep storytelling with an immersive, detailed world. The game not only offers an experience rich in action and adventure but also a strong reflection on the choices we make and their consequences. A title that I recommend to all players, and a clear milestone in the development of modern games. The sequel (which is actually a prequel) Red Dead Redemption 2 is an excellent example of this evolution. Play!

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Metaphor: ReFantazio is a refinement of the Persona formula with the simplicity and virtue of other Atlus titles. By simplifying the social aspect, without neglecting its importance in characterizing this environment, it allows the player to immerse themselves in this world in a more intuitive way. The combination of gameplay elements from Persona, with the Narrative of Shin Megami Tensei, along with an extraordinary soundtrack makes the player stay hooked on this adventure for hours on end. With Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus managed to create a brilliant new IP capable of standing out within the genre, not only for old but also new fans. The future is bright and smells like Fantasy!

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The Nintendo Switch was already home to the definitive experiments Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros., and now you can say the same about Mario Party. Super Mario Party Jamboree has enough qualities to validate dozens of marketing platitudes: it is the biggest Mario Party and, in aspects such as board selection and modes, it is the best Mario Party. More than admiring the quality, quantity and modernism of its content and features, the fun and rollercoaster of emotions they provide is commendable, in a mandatory experience for local multiplayer that will delight Greeks and Trojans - whether young or old, whether new to the series or longtime fans.

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It took 17 years to wait, which in the end were totally worth it. The end result, despite its small problems that are easily resolved, is everything fans ever wanted and dreamed of. Although its story is not as relevant as that of other titles, I feel that it is excellent in this way. I feel that this game is in complete parallel with Dragon Ball Kakarot, that is, one with more competitive gameplay and the other with a more stripped-down story and gameplay more focused on it. I would venture to say that this might be the best Dragon Ball game of all time and that from now on, it will be difficult to build something better than this title. Sparkling! ZERO will certainly remain forever in the history of anime-inspired video games.

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Shin-Chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is a journey through time. Playing it reminded me of the different episodes of the anime I watched with my parents and the laughs it gave me. The beautiful environment with an open world full of life, items to catch, fish to catch and plants to harvest and sow make this a pleasant experience for anyone looking to have a good time. Unfortunately, this good time turns into stress when we start doing the main and secondary missions that start to be too repetitive and require too many of the same items, which leads us to have to waste time wandering around the map for hours and hours on end.

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"Don't change a winning team" is the great mantra of Nikoderiko: The Magical World. Niko and Luna's adventure may be exaggeratedly faithful to Donkey Kong Country and Crash Bandicoot, but when its inspirations are excellent and the execution is so neat, the result is necessarily a fun experience tailor-made for platform game lovers, with professional level designs, lots of secrets to find, a magnificent soundtrack by David Wise and a level of graphics and camera dynamism difficult to find in its contemporaries. The cost to be paid was the formation of its own identity, in a title that only goes against the tide to collide with small icebergs.

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Until Dawn is an interactive horror experience that, despite some technical flaws and animation inconsistencies, manages to offer a memorable narrative and an immersive environment. The game's ability to create suspense and tension, supported by an excellent soundtrack, maintains the player's interest throughout the story. There is an effort to update a well-rated title, although the characters' movements and facial expressions can break immersion at certain moments, the rich plot and meaningful choices make up for these imperfections. Even with its flaws, Until Dawn manages to provoke emotions that rival the best psychological horror experiences, becoming an important reference for fans of the genre.

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EA Sports FC 25 remains the top choice for football fans. This is largely due to the lack of competition, but there are still new features to be highlighted: the more realistic and precise gameplay, the more practical Career Mode and, the big highlight, the new Rush mode. Overall, the FC 25 innovates some details, without losing the familiarity that we have become accustomed to, both good and bad.

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Astro Bot is a beautiful tribute to the trajectory that PlayStation has covered in its 30 years of existence. It manages to prove that the 3D platform game style is still alive and that, above all, it can have a lot of quality. I can't remember the last time I felt so excited about playing such a simple title, but with so much content. Now comes the real question: "Is this Astro, the new PlayStation mascot?" In my opinion, I think there is no other character as impactful at this exact moment as Astro and, after a game of this caliber, it would be more than fair to place him as the new face of this great company.

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