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BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites gives the player the painful and pleasurable experiences that classics like Castlevania, The Prince of Persia and The Lion King still guarantee today. The frenetic action got even better with the audiovisual improvements — although the art style might not suit everyone — but the game remains an excellent example of take it or leave it, such is its difficulty. Fans of gratuitous violence can certainly feel the appeal of BloodRayne, but only platformer lovers of the 80s and 90s will be able to take full advantage of the dhampir adventure.

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Skatebird takes a great premise and even manages to package the idea into a visually pleasing package. The problem, however, is that the final execution, like a poorly calculated maneuver on a skateboard, misses the goal. Controls and movement should be the main pillars of gameplay in a skateboarding game, but the title fails precisely in these aspects, making the experience difficult and tedious. Skateboarders and bird lovers alike probably have better alternatives on the Nintendo Switch.

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Ultra Age certainly offers a unique experience, making it a great addition to the action genre. The elaborate look and the frantic combat are its biggest highlights. Even so, the impression is that the game is not fully exploiting its potential, which can be corrected in a possible sequel.

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In More Heroes 3 it's like a reunion with an old classmate. The ones we fight with about irritating things, but which, in the end, brought us great moments. Someone that, despite the problems, we can't help but like.

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With casual and relaxed mechanics, Kitaria Fables is a very nice addition to Switch's library. Its ability to design an immersive gameplay, made up of interesting combat and responsive mechanics, adds up to an aesthetic full of cuteness. As a result, we have a friendly and cordial adventure.

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Axiom Verge 2 presents an intriguing and well-constructed narrative, mixed with a very interesting exploration system. Within a world rich in variations and with countless possibilities, the only problem is the repetitive combat. However, none of this takes away the shine of a game that is mandatory for exploration fans.

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Hoa comes and goes like a spring breeze: pleasant and comforting. But maybe you'll forget about the experience before long. If the meaning of life is the path rather than the final destination, perhaps there is a lesson here. However, as beautiful and uplifting as the journey is, in a video game, sometimes we need a little more. If you were attracted by the look of the title, it's worth giving it a try, but remember to enjoy the small moments and not expect too much at the end.

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If on the one hand Monster Harvest gets it right in certain aspects, such as its farming system and its beautiful aesthetics, on the other hand we have superficial combats and performance errors hampering the journey, which ended up disappointing me a little. Anyway, it's undeniable that the title offers fun and has creative ides, which when combined, as well as Uncle Spark's ingenious mix of plants and animals, can entertain players of different styles at the same time.

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ACA Neo Geo World Heroes 2 is a fighting game with fun and technically advanced gameplay, innovative projectile reflection and throw reversal mechanics, as well as offering two game modes and fourteen interesting characters. Unfortunately it is little known by the public, which makes its availability for modern platforms like Switch very important so that more people can know and appreciate it.

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Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 1 is a collection of good strategy games that, for fans of the genre, is worth checking out. Unfortunately, the lack of polish makes the titles not look as good as they should in a re-release, especially the Soul Nomad port, but they are still high quality titles from Nippon Ichi Software's collection.

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Chess Knights: Shinobi is yet another game to learn chess and have fun with its tactics, but without revolutionizing in any aspect. The gameplay is quite simple and the chess pieces and level design capture the Japanese Edo era well enough. The puzzles range from the simplest and fastest to the insanely difficult very quickly, so getting through the full game is sure to be an arduous and challenging task.

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For those who love action roguelikes and can play online with friends, Zengeon might even be interesting. However, overall the game is too shallow to be worth it. Switch already has several other more interesting examples of the genre.

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Indigo 7: Quest for Love has simple gameplay and a satisfying visual presentation, but that's all the positives this puzzle has to offer. The lack of an options menu, long matches based on trial and error and a weak story are some of the problems. It even entertains at first, but soon falls into tedious repetitiveness and, consequently, into oblivion.

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Dealing with delicate themes, Arietta of Spirits has a lot of charisma, especially considering its welcoming qualities. Among the multiple dimensions inhabited by spirits and humans, the journey may not be deep in terms of combat, but it is attractive for its sensitivity. In the company of Ari and Arco, it's easy to enjoy the simple adventure and the moving narrative.

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Cinders is an excellent visual novel that makes the player think a lot about the Cinderella tale. With striking and very believable characters, it is possible to understand the motivations of each one and test dozens of different options to lead the protagonist in the way the player prefers, for better or for worse, and bear the consequences of those decisions. Despite not having Brazilian Portuguese localization and some rhythm issues, it is recommended for lovers of good stories.

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Apple Slash uses fast paced rhythm to create a good action adventure. It's exciting to defeat groups of enemies with powerful attacks, especially when we can mix up special abilities. Moreover, there's charm in its compact world and retro atmosphere. However, the experience is extremely brief and feels unfinished. In the end, Apple Slash is fun, but it's an ephemeral experience.

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Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town succeeds in bringing nostalgia and a great, humorous tribute to point-and-click adventure gamers from the golden age of PC adventure gaming, and does so with an elegant and accessible level design, and in dialogue with a contemporary urban setting. On the other hand, due to its brevity, lack of design originality, ingenuity in puzzles and even its narrative simplicity, it is far from being a modern work with greater personality in the point-and-click genre.

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Mayhem Brawler isn't a long beat ‘em up, but it certainly guarantees a fun and surprisingly strategic experience as long as it has content to offer. Its path-choice system injects a considerable amount of extra playtime, and the special conditions mechanics help keep the game from slipping into sameness. Anyone who enjoys an extra spice in the conventional formula of the genre will enjoy the streets of Mayhem City.

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As a shooting game, Trigger Witch is very nice and an easy recommendation. In particular, the frenetic combat and the use of the environment itself as a way of dealing with the hordes of enemies stand out. If the concept of witches with firearms interests you, it's worth checking out.

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For those who like a good adventure game or a visual novel more focused on narrative than gameplay, Road 96 not only delivers a rich and very unique experience, but also surprises and innovates in some aspects. The feeling of traveling, experiencing all that life has to offer, is masterfully achieved until the end. Subsequent runs can reveal some problems, such as the repetition of locations and narrative points, but it is well worth playing the story with an open heart at least once.

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