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As fan of the anime, Last Recollection leaves me with a very bittersweet taste in my mouth. If on the one hand I let myself be carried away by yet another adventure by Kirito and company, the various negative aspects made this experience somewhat boring. Overall, I enjoyed mostly because I like the genre of the game itself. An experience that I think fans of the series will appreciate despite everything, but that could otherwise leave the casual player disinterested after a few hours.

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The Teal Mask is not an indispensable addition to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, it is a DLC that ends up being practically more of the same. If, like me, you loved the unprecedented freedom and interactivity with Pokémon in their habitats in the base game, then you'll find more of that pleasure in Kitikami. If, on the other hand, the technical, graphical and performance problems that plague the entire ninth generation frustrate you and disturb your fun, perhaps this is not such an appealing return. How recommendable this expansion is depends on whether you hate to love or love to hate the entire ninth generation of Pokémon.

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Not going to lie to you: EA Sports FC 24 has been somewhat disappointing so far. The changes aren't that big compared to last year, but there are modes that work worse, new features that irritate more than they entertain, years-old errors that still haven't been resolved and a new ugly and confusing user interface. Not everything is bad, since, if we discount the foul system, the gameplay continues to be fun and the best on the market. So, if EA Sports simulators have captivated you before, this one will too. If not, or if they are tired of the formula, then they will probably do as I did and not wait for the final whistle to leave the stadium.

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Need for Speed Unbound is a game quite interesting to drive, visually appealing and have countless cars to choose from (although we wont't ever have the money to buy them!). However, it becomes fatal and boring due to the repetition imposed, either by the racing, running from the police, or even the frustration of having to decide which tracks to do with all the nuances that entails. With the help of a good soundtrack, we can almost smell the Underground but unfortunately it's not quite there yet.

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Railways: Train Simulator is a nice and simplistic game, where our hand-eye coordination is put to the test. The ability to deal with several variables, in order to carry out a good completion of the level also proved to be a challenge to overcome in the final levels. In the end, we were left with the feeling that it could have been something more, but it is still a funny title to try during the dead hours.

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Eternal Hope is a game with many qualities, but whose flaws leave it far short of its inspirations. While the narrative is very engaging and the visual direction is vibrant, the mechanical simplicity doesn't translate into completely satisfying gameplay due to notable problems and very unchallenging puzzles. It's a title that will give fans of platform and puzzle games a few moments of pleasure, but whose inspirations from the highly acclaimed Limbo leave us with the feeling of enormous unrealized potential.

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It is impossible not to classify this offer as disappointing. There is merit in the work of making these classics more visually appealing and mechanically more modern, but the flaws are too many and incomprehensible. The three games are technically extremely defective, with huge crashes and numerous bugs plaguing the overall experience. Still, playing Vice City and San Andreas remains incredibly fun and enjoyable. So there is value here, but these games deserved much more love and affection from everyone involved.

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F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a generally interesting and appealing metroidvania, but with too many problems and frustrating design options. This title features varied gameplay and high-quality platforming sequences, but the inconsistent and frustrating combat detracts too much from the enjoyment of the experience. The obvious lack of refinement results in immense wasted potential, making this title recommendable only to the most avid fans of the genre.

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The “Cottage Living” expansion for the Sims 4, presents some new and interesting items and concepts, but it is assumed mainly as a wasted opportunity to insert different content that makes us want to stick to this title in the long run. Fundamentally, the diversity of animals, clothes or furniture proves to be insufficient to address our perception of being facing a new stage in The Sims 4. This aspect could be something addressed with the new city (which is even the best aspect of this DLC) , but it's lack of identity towards rural life does not allow a complete interiorization of what is objectified.

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Haven is an interesting game for those who want to enjoy a calm but not too elaborate romantic adventure. The idea is very well thought out but lacks in some aspects such as an exaggerated amount of transitions between scenarios, with long loads, or as repetitive exploration mechanics.

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Ponpu presents us with a creative idea than ultimately isn’t that well executed. The Bomberman-style gameplay lacks depth, and after a handful of levels you realize the futility in deep level exploration. The multiplayer modes are a bit more achieving but are still just a short distraction. The visual style and the interesting idea are worth something, but for every positive there is also a negative. Ponpu’s wasted potential is palpable.

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Our evolution wasn´t easy, as such Ancestors: The Odyssey of Humanity is not an easy game. Although based on a rather original and interesting idea, the game is quite confusing at first, leading to many not enjoying the game. Moreover, the absence of a campaign makes the game less grater. After all, as we learn how to play, the game can become a little more interesting.

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Very much like the first volume, Namco Museum Archives Volume 2, presents a set of solid well known titles for NES and Namco old school fans. The compilation considers a good variety on genres, with some titles more interesting than the others. From these, Gaplus and Mappy Land provided us with amazing hours of good fun! While being a solid collection it still fails to provide additional content, similar to the Japaneese version. Also, a better care of some of the most well known titles could ve beneficial for the compilation. Most important, these two volumes should be delivered a a single pack, which indeed would be a must have to any gamer worth of the name.

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Mainly a collection dedicated to Namco and NES fans, as these are surely the players who mostly enjoy this set of retro games. The games, well known to the public, can easily show their worthiness individually, but on overall the package fails to provide significant added value overall. You can enjoy an exclusive in Europe and completely new title produced especially for this collection.

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Where we could see a genuine and enthusiastic recommendation, we ended up finding “just” a solid option to spend two or three hours. With a prosaic plot and fun but basic combat, Rose & Collection is a “diamond in the rough”, a solid base to snap and cry for more, which leaves us with a bittersweet reflection on the number of possible directions to take the narrative potential, ironic and mechanical in addition to the already competent half-league on display.

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Super Mario RPG is an excellent example of why developers' remakes that reshape and, for some fans, “adulterate” the original experience. This conservative relaunch exposes an adventure rendered archaic by time, unable to escape direct comparisons with its spiritual and effective successors and to come out on top in them for once. Not without new features, the adjustments made in this remake orbit around the major problems of this RPG instead of addressing them. Without the substantial changes that Square's source material deserves, the game's positives are tarnished by the frustratingly easy combat and the uninteresting, disjointed story and world. Ultimately, Super Mario RPG is an obvious recommendation for fans of the original version and for anyone who wants to discover a little piece of Mario's history and his first steps in the genre; Since the global experience is so ambivalent, I don't dare go any further.

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"Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story" aims to provide a more relaxed experience for its target audience. I believe this audience is much younger, considering the difficulty and simplicity of the game, as well as the complexity of the narrative. However, it does not differ from what is a good adventure with moments of learning, relaxation or some more intense ones. A game that, for lovers of League of Legends and its entire universe, will bring new knowledge about the lore of Nunu & Willump and the Freljord.

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GYLT is a good and fun experience, with clear foundations in titles like Silent Hill or Alan Wake, and, without inventing anything new, it manages to have the solid structure of a good game. A topic as delicate as bullying is constantly present and, combined with the text and the dark atmosphere, makes this title quite appealing for those who like the genre.

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Made in Abyss is an interesting title that features a premise and plot that faithfully follow the anime experience and even prove to be truly captivating. The way it blends character development elements with inventory management and survival mechanics is well implemented and introduces a welcomed differentiation . Mainly the concept of the variation of depth affecting the gameplay, it's an aspect that puts us in a different mindset from all other games. However, the title's pacing works against itself, as it is full of moments that cut the natural course of the story. Particularly noteworthy is the amount of content-filling missions, which could be avoided or reworked. Fundamentally, this is a title that allows anime fans to interact with their favorite characters and live their own adventure as explorers of the abyss! All this while visiting the captivating and intriguing areas of the deep!

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Kao the Kangaroo is a surprisingly successful game, and a quality reboot for a series that, so far, has had little impact. The platforming sections are always fun, and the search for collectibles can keep you entertained for hours. It's just not a recommendable experience for any fan of 3D platform games for having an uninspired combat system and an almost inexcusable amount of bugs and problems. With a little more love and affection, this could very well be the rebirth from the ashes of this mascot, whose next entry we will look forward to with anticipation and interest.

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