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My Time at Sandrock smartly mixes simulation and RPG elements, creating a captivating and enticing world to explore and get to know in detail. Though the combat system isn't as pleasant as the others, it doesn't hinder the experience as a whole. Besides that, the crafting mechanic is very rich, prompting the player to enter a fun loop of exploration, gathering, creation and upgrade, which can definitely be worth hours of gameplay. Unfortunately, this ocean of content can't be properly explored on Switch due to severe performance issues, leaving us expecting future updates already promised by the developers to solve the issue.

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Star Ocean: The Second Story R manages to fulfill its role of revitalizing a classic and re-presenting it in a way suitable for the new generation. More than the new aesthetic that plays with 2D and 3D, its main advantage lies in its quality of life features that make the game a much more pleasant experience.

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Archetype Arcadia presents a curious world but doesn't escape the feeling of generic, artificial narrative. The result is worth it for those who love the genre and feel the premise is interesting, but it doesn't offer anything of highlight beyond that.

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Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition successfully joins the list of improbable - but very welcome - adaptations to the Nintendo console. Even with the inevitable graphic downgrade, all the chaos and insanity of the 2K series are still present and addicting in this version, proving that among weapons, psychopaths and dubious jokes, the worst sin is not to get in. Recommended!

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Even if Tempest: Dawning Connections is a visual novel that reinforces the high quality of its predecessor, giving fans extra time to enjoy the character relationships. Though it's a title worth playing only for those who already enjoyed the original, the character writing quality makes it an excellent recommendation for fans of the genre.

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Sonic Superstars is a good recreation of the adventure of the classic Mega Drive games and is best enjoyed when treated like one of them: playing solo through the main campaign. Some innovations are welcome, like the Emerald Powers, but others, like the focus on multiplayer, don't make the game shine. Overall, the title has a certain lack of polish that doesn't make it excellent, but it doesn't stop it from being good fun for fans of classic Sonic.

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Crymachina stays on the fence in many aspects, but it doesn't manage to be as bad as it seems, as long as the player keeps in mind its weak points. However, it's a mistake to regard it as a spiritual successor to Crystar, especially when it comes to battles, narrative and ambientation, but these latter two aspects, which carry the concept of the game, manage to sustain the arduous (and unbalanced) task to explore the diverse sections of the Eden spaceship.

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Hana Awase New Moon is an unexpectedly addictive mix of otome and card game thought up to reward the effort of those who want to play with its systems. Despite a few issues with the translation that would be worth fixing, the compelling and poetic plot exploring the characters' personality nuances offers an experience easy to recommend for fans of visual novels.

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Front Mission 2 Remake is a good opportunity to get to know the second title in Square Enix's strategy RPG franchise[, a game] that was never released in the West. Unfortunately, like its predecessor, the gameplay has many quality of life issues that should have been urgently fixed to make the experience more accessible and pleasant. What we have once again is a re-release excessively attached to fidelity without noticing some serious and evident issues that should have been addressed to make the experience modern without losing the game's essence. This is a classic and interesting title back in the scene, but it feels like it could have been more.

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Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express [...] faithfully follows the book it's based and, at the same time, alters— in a very natural way, it's worth pointing out — some elements to make it an adventure worthy of being a XXI century mystery. Besides, the addition of a new character to dive into a case that, in the book, is only mentioned briefly, is a great gift for the fans of the Queen of Crime, not to mention the brand new mystery centered on Joanna Locke herself that is a postgame campaign.

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Wargroove 2 is a great example of strategic games. With a simple base, plenty of content and the option to play in Portuguese, the title is an easy recommendation for fans of the genre who want to dive into a new strategic journey.

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Detective Pikachu Returns isn't among the best adventure games, but it presents a solid experience especially designed for newcomers to the genre. Despite some mistakes, fans of the original title will really like the new experience, which manages to have a consistent evolution in relation to its predecessor.

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Fate/Samurai Remnant, although it is a victim of the Switch's technical performance, is another excellent RPG recently added to the console's library. With a dense narrative that lives up to Type-Moon's renowned franchise, combined with different systems that enrich the combat and exploration of a reimagined feudal Japan, we have an adventure that both regular Fate fans and newcomers can enjoy without fear.

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Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur doesn't get to be a discardable game. It delivers good roguelite moments in an interesting reimagination of the saga of King Arthur and the Round Table Knights, but after a few hours of gameplay, I could not avoid missing the excellency of Hades and to wish I had its sequel in my hands. That's not exactly the reaction we expect when we get a new game.

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Venba is an adventure that seeks to value the simple habits passed from one generation to the next. The title is especially suitable for those who want a touching and short experience. However, its short duration also leads to the feeling that it could do a little more with its narrative and mechanics.

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Baten Kaitos I & II Remaster arrives as the ideal way to experience these two classics in 2023. After almost two decades trapped in the Nintendo GameCube, it is finally possible to experience all the strangeness and creativity that this dormant franchise has to offer. Both titles show their age at times, in addition to having their own specific flaws, but it is undeniable that this collection brings the right improvements for RPG fans and the curious to enjoy these adventures anywhere with the Switch.

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Pizza Possum is that little game that you start and finish in the same day, a typical arcade experience. It most likely won't leave an eternal mark on your history with video games, but it will be a lot of fun quickly if you enjoy basic stealth. Those who had contact with the Mega Drive/Sega Genesis may remember Bonanza Bros., a classic masterpiece of the genre (which could even appear on Switch Online, right), and who knows, maybe a wave of nostalgia will come? But that doesn't mean that others have nothing to enjoy here, as even aficionados of achievements and collectibles were covered. In short: it's hide and seek for everyone!

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The diverse modes of the multiplayer battle to enjoy and the infinity of customization options obtained through the in-game coins make Super Bomberman R 2 an excellent choice to spend hours upon hours competing with friends and strangers and unlocking the shop options. Though, despite the additions, the campaign is monotonous and tedious like the first game and Castle modes is much worse than other modes, for those who don't appreciate them, they can be ignored without being a big loss.

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The Pale Beyond is an immersive experience about the effort for a crew to survive on the ice. With an instigating narrative and a gameplay that constantly puts the player's skills to the test, it's an excellent choice for those looking for a serious limited resources management game that at the same time offers a touching experience about people.

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Solar Ash is a worthy adventure platformer. Its movement mechanic is the main responsible for the agile and fun gameplay that permeates exploration and combat in yet another Heart Machine hit, as the company managed to make the transition to 3D. It's natural that some issues arise, as no game is perfect, but the Switch version is yet another port that suffers with inferior graphic quality and framerate drops. Fortunately, they do not completely invalidate the experience but a part of the chaotic beauty of the Ultravoid is lost in its sacrifices.

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