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Curse of the Dead Gods combines dungeon exploration and Roguelite in an exciting and brutal experience. Temple exploration is a tense activity because of the traps that, for the most part, are only revealed under light. The combat is exciting, intense and difficult, always requiring quick reflexes and strategic thinking. In addition, there is a good variety of weapons and equipment, and the corruption mechanic brings a sense of constant urgency to the runs. Roguelite features help to differentiate runs, but the grind and limitations in content diversity bring a slight sense of repetition. In the end, Curse of the Dead Gods is addictive — just be prepared to die a lot.

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Cultist Simulator: Initiate Edition can be described as an exotic combination. The game mixes resource management, cards and narrative with obscure aspects, but the result is a title that stumbles on a vague and obtuse experience. Even so, it offers a very peculiar dark atmosphere, which can motivate players to plunge headlong into the gameplay based on trial and error.

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Undermine is, unlike many of his contemporaries, a memorable and respectable roguelike. The title masterfully reproduces several classic elements of the genre and brings its own spirit to a formula that is somewhat beaten. Enthusiasts of roguelikes, dungeon crawlers and very challenging games full of content will love to venture into this dangerous gold mine full of personality. Unfortunately, Switch owners, again, have to accept a not-so-optimized experience, but at least it doesn't get in the way that much.

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Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World - The Prophecy of the Throne delivers exactly what can be expected from a visual novel with light elements of tactical and adventure games, and not the other way around. The visual novel also ends up limiting its audience by not explaining Re: Zero's events very well before the game's plot begins, and fails to hide certain events from the visual realm, but Re: zero fans will certainly appreciate this alternative view of the third arc of history, which is quite faithful to the tone and spirit of the original work.

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#DRIVE is a good choice for short play sessions. It is interesting and relaxing to drive endlessly through the game world, mainly because of the great visuals and the simple mechanics. In addition, there are lots of cars to unlock and the photography mode is a good option for recording interesting moments. However, the legacy of being an originally mobile title weighs heavily on the need for grind, too many similar stages and imprecise controls. In the end, #DRIVE offers some fun, but it is not memorable at all .

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If your heart condition is adequate and you are good at controlling both puzzles and escapes, Little Nightmares II is a must for you. Its mechanics and level design are great, creating a game that can be used as a reference for the next generations in what it proposes to do: terrorize, involve and induce logical reasoning without major frustrations of the player. It is a pity that the story is not integraded in the game — key plot information is available on the internet and not in the gameplay.

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Despite some problems that could already be noticed in the original release, what plays in favor of the release of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light on the Nintendo Switch is its loyalty to the original title. Besides that, it is interesting to note how the game is, until today, a profound influence on the TRPG genre. On the other hand, loyalty is also a problem. Don't get me wrong, the first Fire Emblem continues to have many features that will leave some fans of the series well satisfied, but, by today's standards, it is dated — its sword of light no longer shines as it did 30 years ago and many will question whether it is worth seeking it to defeat the dark dragon.

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Persona 5 Strikers is a great game. If you played and liked P5, being able to revisit these characters and follow the plot of Strikers will be a beautiful gift. Going further, it's amazing to be able to play Persona with an action combat system and see how well everything works. Musou fans and people who don't know Persona may need to adapt a little to really understand Strikers and must be open to many moments when the action stops completely, but I believe it is impossible not to appreciate a work that hits on so many points as Persona 5 Strikers. The Switch is probably not the ideal platform for you to live this adventure, but it does its job well.

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Super Mario Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is a package that offers two different ways to experience one of the best 3D Mario adventure, making it ideal for the franchise’s 35th anniversary celebration. There is no doubt that the game is a two-way diversion, able to preserve elements of the past and paint majestic novelties around it, as Bowser Jr. does with his paintbrush in the new and fascinating Bowser’s Fury.

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Although the port does not bring graphic improvements as in the PS4 and PC versions, Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch has an impressive art direction and rich in details. The RPG gives the feeling of playing a Studio Ghibli movie, with very unique and charismatic characters, a striking soundtrack and an epic story. Ni no Kuni is a must-have game for RPG and animation lovers from one of the largest and most acclaimed Japanese animation studios.

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Vera Blanc: Ghost In The Castle is, like its title, a spectrum of what its predecessor was, being similar only with a shallow and less threatening story that doesn't last as long.

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Sword of the Necromancer certainly had potential, however, in the state the game is in, it is difficult to recommend it. Looks like the game is in its early stages of development, as it seems to be incomplete and without knowing very well its reason for existing. Aside from the story and the main idea of summoning defeated monsters, very little of the game is worthy, which is a shame.

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Olija is a game that delivers a pleasant experience in all its areas. The platform challenges are very good, the combat is satisfactory and the mechanics of exploring and upgrading items serve what they are intended for. But it doesn't take away the feeling that the title could offer a little more, mainly in the quantity of content, in the quality of the puzzles (which, after all, are very rare) and in the development of the story. However, this does not diminish in any way the great journey, which will please those who love the classics of literature and games.

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Heaven’s Vault is an engaging journey in many ways. It is not just the exploration of a galaxy, but also the stories of people and Aliya herself. The performance on the Switch makes the version not the most suitable, but even so, it is an indispensable title for anyone interested in games with a strong narrative load.

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Sense: Cyberpunk Ghost Story fulfills what it sets out to do: a supernatural adventure along the lines of classics from the past. However, it lacked a little boldness to present something really new. There is potential for a possible sequel, perhaps exploring a little more of cyberpunk technology to deal with ghostly phenomena. However, the well-planned level design, the puzzles that generate an excellent level of challenge and the very engaging story make the positive aspects of the game stand out over the negatives. Sense: Cyberpunk Ghost Story has a total focus on exploration and narrative, and it is precisely in these two aspects that Mei's supernatural journey reaches its peak.

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Atelier Ryza 2 is not far from the previous titles and carries several traces of evolutions introduced during the franchise. Even so, the new adventure offers an extensive journey full of refinements, while still bringing the depth that the series has built in its more than 25 years of existence. In the end, Atelier Ryza 2 outperforms its predecessor and introduces new features without losing the essence of the series.

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Down in Bermuda is the typical case of the game that has a lot of wasted potential. The premise is good, but the story is underdeveloped. The puzzles are, for the most part, simple-minded, and the action comes down almost exclusively to looking for orbs through the stage. Considering the short experience, it is difficult to recommend this title for puzzle solving fans. However, it is undeniable to say that being in this world is something comfortable and satisfying.

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Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition oozes charisma and entertains with its humorous beat'em up mechanics. Simple concepts make the experience very accessible without neglecting some depth aspects. This is another one of those perfect games to enjoy with friends in multiplayer: it is a delight to coordinate attacks to finish off enemies or take advantage of extra modes. However, the title has some dubious design choices, such as the poorly implemented RPG aspects and unbalanced difficulty, which can keep the most demanding players away. In the end, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is an uncomplicated option to enjoy with friends.

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Autumn’s Journey is a short but fun adventure. For fans of otome games who are looking for a simple game set in a fantasy world, it is certainly a good choice. However, there is a feeling that the setting could have been explored a little more.

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The Brazilian game Override 2: Super Mech League has interesting proposals, such as unique fighting modes and varied characters. Unfortunately, much of this content is hindered by poor performance on Switch- this version is full of command lag and graphical glitches. This does not mean that you will not have fun moments in the title, as there are many cool points, like the opportunity to control a gigantic fighter Mecha. Just don't get too excited about the idea, as much of that greatness can be affected by the frustrating performance.

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