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Blackberry Honey brings a cliché romance, although daring because it is a relationship between two women, with a great focus on the period contextualization. ebi-hime did a great job of bringing Victorian England from the 19th century to our present times, and the importance of including the customs of this period is notorious, making the story offer something more than a love story that, in fact, could take place in the 21st century. Despite its minor flaws in the hybrid console, it remains a great choice for anyone who likes visual novels or simply appreciates a good romance.

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It's hard to recommend River City Girls Zero to anyone who enjoyed the 2019 game, as the prequel has very little in common with the more dynamic, modern formula of its sequel. It would have been great to see Shin Nekketsu Kōha: Kunio-tachi no Banka remade in the River City Girls engine and offered alongside the original game in a revamped version with everything that is entitled, but the truth is that we will have to wait for River City Girls 2 to relive an experience similar to the first game. As it stands, the re-release is a good choice only for enthusiasts of old games, re-releases and assiduous fans of the franchise.

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Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires is a solid action game, but it deserved more polish. I had fun playing it, but there are more interesting titles on the market and the Switch version is definitely not ideal. Even so, perhaps a newbie to the style like myself might consider it a good gateway to exploring other similar games.

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Monark is a relatively accessible TRPG for beginners in terms of tactical complexity, while still being interesting and versatile. In addition, the game is recommended for those interested in shounen anime and plot premises similar to the Persona games and the dark brushstrokes of the main Shin Megami Tensei series.

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Kansei the Second Turn HD is a short, engaging adventure that will keep the player entertained for roughly the length of a mystery movie. The characters are interesting and their paranormal powers add elements of fiction that set this title apart from other police investigation visual novels. Despite not having Brazilian Portuguese localization, its interface perfectly integrated into the Switch's hardware makes this game an interesting experience for enthusiasts of the genre.

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Grapple Dog is yet another unfortunate example of a game that has part of its experience compromised on Switch. Leaving aside the performance flaws, it is fine until the final third of the campaign, when it gets a little tiring. Anyways, this doesn't exclude its qualities as an action platformer filled with good challenges and collectables for those who like to see that 100% in the game files menu, in addition to the Time Trial mode for those who prefer to go really fast.

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While not innovative, Infernax is substantially fun and thought-provoking. Among its honors, the possibility of following different paths, stylish visuals, intense battles and challenges with customizable difficulty stand out. Duke Aceldor's adventure proves to be a metroidvania capable of being both pleasant to experience and highly brutal and bloody.

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Breakout: Recharged is a safe game. Definitely not the biggest innovation in the “block breaker” genre. Much of what it offers has been seen in the past, and some gameplay issues end up getting in the way. However, the title is still a competent arcade release, with strategic gameplay, plenty of replayability and challenges that, when not based on luck, entertain while they last.

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Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection is a compilation of games previous released on the PC Engine and is geared towards the franchise fans, who already know Yuuko's saga and wish to play it again in the current generation; however, those action platformers can also be enjoyed by retro game enthusiasts. Though there are discrepancies in the gameplay and graphic quality among the titles contained in the collection, the excellent soundtrack and narrative told through Japanese-voiced animated cutscenes is more than enough to showcase one of the most important franchises of the 80s/90s.

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Variable Barricade is a visual novel with a unique gameplay system, fragmenting its plot in a big board. Except for the common route, each route presents unique events, prioritizing Hibari's relationship with each of her suitors, where it proves that judging a book by the cover is a tremendous error. With excellent gameplay and replay value; fluid and interesting narrative; captivating characters; and an impeccable audiovisual presentation, romcom lovers should not miss the bizarre situations between the Tojo family heir and her suitors.

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While it's not entirely an experience of the series it's based on, Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth- offers all the features a metroidvania fan could want, without feeling like "just another clone" of Metroid or Castlevania. Team Ladybug was able to transpose RPG elements, the root of Lodoss War, to a simple and fair, but totally satisfying action platformer, which pleases both the longing fans of the series and gamers looking for casual gameplay.

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Rise of Third Power is a competent homage to the golden age of classic RPGs. Despite the flaws in crucial points of the genre such as the story, it is possible to feel at different times the developers' affection for their work, so that, with controlled expectations, it becomes fully possible to find fun in the adventure of Rowan and his unlikely team.

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Super Onion Boy 2 is an extremely simple and fun game that is capable of putting good smiles on its short playing time, despite being lacking in terms of originality. The game won't hold you for long and there's certainly not much to do other than complete all the stages with the maximum possible score, but the journey to the end is a light experience and capable of becoming an adventure with good layers fun.

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OlliOlli World is not the perfect game, but it delivers what it proposes in an almost impeccable way. There are those who will find some parts too difficult or that the gameplay is repetitive, however the title is ready to welcome almost any type of player, allowing a relaxed and customizable experience, as well as delivering a series of tense challenges for the most fearless. With a beautiful aesthetic, fantastic soundtrack and top-notch gameplay, it's easy to recommend this adventure. Whether you enjoy skateboarding, runner-style platforming, or just want to relax in style on Switch, keep in mind that the colorful and extreme world of OlliOlli is always at your disposal.

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Death end re;Quest 2 brings a thought-provoking story and makes welcome changes to combat, especially with a working auto mode. However, while there are successes, the game repeats the mistakes of its predecessor, aggravating them even more, especially in the graphics. Between the PC/PS4 version and the Switch version, unfortunately I can't recommend playing on the hybrid console.

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Maglam Lord is a stylish, enjoyable and charismatic action RPG. With an enjoyable narrative, good translation and fun combat, it's not hard to fall in love with the game. Some technical aspects deserved to be more polished, but it's still a good recommendation, especially for fans of the genre.

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Demon Gaze Extra is the definite edition of one of many cult titles the PlayStation Vita had during its lifetime. The quality of life improvements and notable graphic update to high definition allow this charismatic game to reserve its place as one of the best Dungeon RPGs available on the Switch.

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With enjoyable gameplay, fascinating aesthetics and energetic moments, The Company Man is an excellent recommendation for platform game fans. The title stands out by presenting a creative interpretation of the business theme, even though some problems, such as poorly distributed checkpoints, hinder the final result.

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Presented as the new Apex of 2D action, Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 is a really high quality work in the genre. Though its initially lower difficulty and infinite healing system may annoy a few veterans, it's a game that offers frantic action and allows any kind of player to enjoy its beautiful stages in their own way. It's an instant classic.

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Reverie Knights Tactics is a great RPG, with a unique art style, captivating characters, a deep story and rich in details. Combat is challenging and tactically deep, and requires the player to think ahead when making decisions. Even those who don't enjoy a challenge will enjoy it playing in Story mode. It is a highly recommended game for tactical RPG enthusiasts, especially fans of Holy Avenger and the Tormenta universe.

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