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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is a highly qualified game—I would even say a strong contender for game of the year. With beautiful visuals, rich and creative settings, diverse and customizable monsters, and a mature and well-written story, the game also features well-developed and charismatic NPCs. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection shows that the series has found its definitive identity and delivers the best adventure in the franchise so far.

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Despite the shortcomings and the lack of opportunities for improvement, simply immersing yourself in FireRed and LeafGreen for a while is enough to understand why Pokémon is what it is. Everything seems to revolve around simple, yet highly engaging (or addictive) premises. The collectability, the phenomenon of evolution, and the beauty of seeing the creatures grow and evolve as we battle and adventure, the reward for each challenge overcome, and the ingenuity of the social factor of needing to trade to fill the Pokédex have helped make the franchise the legend it is today. FireRed and LeafGreen deliver what they need to. But it's undeniable that we must continue to demand more and better from the companies involved, so that they deliver these titles in the best possible way and right from launch.

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The Disney Afternoon Collection is an experience that big Disney fans will love. Several classics from that era are still missing, such as games featuring Mickey and other characters, but this is understandable, since the original idea of ​​the project was to pay homage to the animated TV series and not the feature films or completely original titles. Although not all the games are equally interesting, it's better to have more options to play, especially considering the short time of each experience.

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Unfortunately, Gear.Club Unlimited 3 doesn't live up to expectations on the Switch 2, delivering a repetitive and unpolished game that fails to justify its temporary exclusivity on Nintendo's platform. It's true that die-hard fans of the genre will find some enjoyment in creating and managing their own car club (as well as customizing the paint or tires of licensed cars), but for all other players, it's worth remembering that there are better options on the market.

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Tales of Berseria has a great narrative that keeps the player engaged throughout the entire game. Furthermore, the remaster brings graphical improvements and runs perfectly well on the Nintendo Switch. For those who have never played any title in the series, this is a great entry point, especially since it's fully localized in Portuguese. Despite some combat issues, the game still delivers the fun you expect from a good JRPG.

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City Hunter on the Nintendo Switch delivers exactly what it promises: a nostalgic experience focused on arcade action and respect for the original work. It's not a title that reinvents the genre or significantly expands its mechanics, but it fulfills its role by providing straightforward and uncomplicated, albeit repetitive, fun. For fans of the franchise, it's a competent adaptation full of references. For new players, it can serve as an entry point, provided expectations are aligned with a more traditional approach. In the end, the game succeeds by focusing on its own legacy—even if it doesn't broaden its horizons much.

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Scott Pilgrim EX manages to maintain the characters' charisma and the humorous writing style of the comics from beginning to end with a lighthearted and enjoyable adventure. It's clear that this new game has learned some lessons from its predecessor, such as unlocking all character combos from the start. However, certain mechanics remain, such as the individual progression system which was already poorly implemented and continues to hinder game progress and, to some extent, the player's enjoyment. In the end, it's still a decent beat 'em up action game and is best enjoyed playing with friends.

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Pokémon Pokopia is an excellent spin-off for the franchise. I found the vision the developer brought to our beloved monsters very interesting; an approach that suited them perfectly. All the mechanics mentioned above are what make the game excellent. I hope that, in the future, the game continues to expand and has a long lifespan. In management titles like this, it's entirely possible to extend the project's lifespan, as we saw in the case of Animal Crossing, which received updates for a long time while remaining relevant. Pokémon Pokopia is a game that both new and old fans of the franchise will love, becoming addicted to this new world of creation, revitalization, and exploration.

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Caves of Qud is a cult classic on PCs for several reasons. On the Switch, most of its charm remains intact, but the absence of Brazilian Portuguese, occasional crashes, and interface problems (not to mention the lack of specific improvements for the Switch 2) prevent it from revealing its full potential to Nintendo fans. Furthermore, enthusiasts of roguelike mechanics and ASCII aesthetics looking for something new will certainly enjoy Freehold Games' work. For everyone else, it's worth waiting for a possible localization into our language or additional improvements in portable mode. After all, exploring and conquering the maps of this fantastic universe is something that deserves to be done in the best possible way.

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Fur Squadron Phoenix proved to be a very welcome evolution over its predecessor, improving basically all its aspects and delivering an experience as close to the best game in the Star Fox franchise as it also charts a path to becoming the definitive spiritual successor to the Nintendo 64 title. Despite its short length and some perhaps less successful gameplay and design choices, the game has far more hits than misses and certainly helps to fill the eternal void that the Nintendo title seems to have left in the hearts of fans of the space fox franchise.

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Resident Evil Requiem is a powerful return to the roots of survival horror, balancing vulnerability and action in two intelligently complementary campaigns. Grace represents raw fear and survival on the edge; Leon, experience and direct confrontation with horror. With a striking setting, constant tension, and respect for the franchise's legacy, the ninth chapter proves that there is still much to explore in this universe. Even with minor technical limitations on the Switch 2, the experience remains intense and memorable. If the goal was to deliver a requiem for horror, Capcom succeeded. And succeeded with honor.

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Rayman continues to be considered a hidden gem, and now its first title is being remembered and preserved as a historically valuable item through its 30th-anniversary edition. It's incomplete due to the lack of the Sega Saturn version and a new soundtrack that completely replaced the original, with no option to switch between them. Even so, for big fans of the armless character from the French publisher, it's a worthwhile experience.

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Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass is an excellent game that draws inspiration from the Mother-like subgenre and manages to forge its own identity. As a fan of the genre, I'm satisfied. The lack of major additions, the absence of a Brazilian Portuguese translation, and its frustrating fighting system might be bothersome at first, but they compensate with a powerful narrative, genuine immersion, and considerable gameplay creativity.

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BlazBlue Entropy Effect X focuses on style over formula, with intense abilities and a good selection of avatars, which may not be enough to please roguelite fans and could make the experience repetitive very quickly due to its simple progression system and lack of variety in scenarios and enemies. Still, the game faithfully translates the combat experience of Arc System Works games into a new genre. It's a shame that the Switch version doesn't deliver the best experience, especially in essential parts of the narrative where cutscenes disappear or hinder you during combat. However, these are aspects that can still be improved.

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Super Bomberman Collection is almost the definitive compilation of the character. Undoubtedly, most of the best games in the series are present, and the visual adaptations and inclusion of modern features, such as saving and rewinding, make everything even more accessible and fun. However, these are still short and relatively simple games from a franchise that may not be as popular or appealing to those unfamiliar with the character back in the day. Each title should take between one or two hours to complete, but we're talking about a possible 5 to 10 hours of gameplay to beat everything, not counting the NES titles, the Boss Rush mode, and the multiplayer, which remains as fun as ever.

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The tenth chapter of the Ys saga was already a good game, but Ys X: Proud Nordics manages to make it even better. Although the lack of an upgrade between the Switch and Switch 2 versions is annoying, there's no denying that this is now the definitive version of the competent action RPG, which finally finds a version worthy of its experience on Nintendo's new console.

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No one can accuse Tokyo Scramble of being generic or unoriginal. It brings together good ideas and interesting concepts that, if better developed, could result in something truly remarkable. However, in the end, it feels like a melting pot of ideas and mechanics lost in a feverish teenage dream about relationships and subterranean monsters. It's a game with fun mechanics, competent stealth, and a chaotic and fun multiplayer, but it suffers from trying to aim at too many things at once. However, the studio probably knows the scope and the strengths and weaknesses very well, and perhaps that's what's reflected in the lower and more accessible price compared to most titles on the console.

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Lil Gator Game: In The Dark is the definitive and well-crafted ending to a charming, unpretentious adventure, naturally expanding on the themes of its predecessor and fitting perfectly as an epilogue to our little friend's growth. Unique new items, friends with fun tasks, beautiful biomes to explore, and the inherent challenge of getting things done as quickly as possible make this a nostalgic adventure through childhood memories and the freedom of being a child with the inevitability of growing up.

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Mario Tennis Fever brings the most fun game modes in the franchise to date, introduces mechanics that provide countless different combinations and strategies with the Euphoric Rackets, and features the most varied cast of characters in the entire series. Fun is guaranteed with the mustachioed plumber and his friends on the most chaotic courts ever seen in the Mushroom Kingdom.

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Even with its weaker combat compared to its predecessors, the fights remain incredible to watch. Despite the questionable character model changes and the inclusion of a non-grata voice actor in the cast, its story is even more engaging, its characters remain amazing, the exploration is even more immersive, and above all, Yakuza maintains its strong and admirable spirit.

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