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Skate Story presents itself as a sensory work about movement, fragility, and rebirth, delivering much more than a simple skateboarding experience. By uniting poetry, precise physics, and a deeply immersive aesthetic, the game transforms falls into learning experiences, slips into contemplation, and each maneuver into a moment of emotional release. Its surreal atmosphere, marked by dark scenarios, introspective music, and powerful symbolism, reinforces the feeling of undergoing a ritual of self-discovery. Even with occasional limitations, its narrative and symbolic strength remains intact, leaving the player with the feeling of having participated in a personal and transformative journey.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows proves to be a great game on the Switch 2. Overall, the performance is pleasing—even with its flaws—and it's safe to bet that Ubisoft will release updates to fix these problems. I have no doubt that the gameplay on the Switch 2 will improve significantly, just as happened with Star Wars Outlaws. This port showed the Switch 2's true potential for running next-gen games, and that makes me very excited for the third-party titles that may come to the console in the future.

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Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland is an indie pixel art game that strongly resembles To The Moon. Those who have played it know that the focus is entirely on the narrative—and this game is no different. Based on a true story, the game delivers a moving lesson about how short life is and the importance of following our dreams, pursuing what truly makes us happy. With delicate visuals, a calm and engaging soundtrack, and simple yet satisfying puzzles, Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland is a beautiful, moving game that delivers on its promise and is perfect for anyone who loves a good story.

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Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International retains the essence of one of Square Enix's most peculiar and complex titles, while also bringing new features that make it more complete. Its extreme freedom, unconventional systems, and lack of rigid directions continue to be both its greatest attractions and its biggest limitations. However, since the only change in this international edition concerns the addition of new languages—which, unfortunately, do not yet include Portuguese—there is no practical reason for those who already own the 2022 version to migrate to this new one.

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Overall, Tomb Raider Definitive Edition on the Switch is an important port, full of significance for the franchise's history, and despite some stumbles, playing this adventure on the handheld is still worthwhile.

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Octopath Traveler 0 is a beautiful love letter to what the series has built so far, confidently blending tradition and innovation. The story is captivating, the battle system is deeper and more flexible than ever, and the amount of content is generous. The village reconstruction could be more dynamic, and some visual elements are too reminiscent of the mobile version, but none of that diminishes the brilliance of the experience. If you enjoy turn-based RPGs, heavy customization, memorable characters, and a good drama seasoned with revenge, renewal, and plenty of strategy, Octopath Traveler 0 delivers all of that—and even ignites that pleasant desire to explore just "one more route" before bed.

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a bold and competent evolution of the franchise, blending classic elements with an open world that, despite its moments of emptiness, rewards the player with intense challenges, rich exploration, and exceptional world-building. The intriguing narrative, breathtaking art direction, and balance between solitude and companionship make this one of Samus Aran's best adventures. Even with minor stumbles—such as inconsistent NPC guidance and repetitive desert sections—Beyond delivers exactly what fans expected: an epic, difficult, rewarding journey full of identity. It's a triumphant return of the galaxy's most famous bounty hunter, with everything that makes Metroid… Metroid.

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Picross S Capcom Classics Edition is a solid experience within Jupiter's already established series, delivering a huge number of satisfying puzzles and modes capable of entertaining both beginners and veterans. However, even with this robust foundation, the title leaves the feeling that it could have gone further, especially regarding the use of the Capcom theme and the audiovisual variety. Still, for those who like the franchise or are looking for a challenging and fun pastime, the final result is positive.

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Neon Inferno delivers an experience worthy of classic shooters, but ultimately falters in crucial aspects such as campaign length and performance on the Nintendo console. In the end, those nostalgic for the arcade era and enthusiasts of good, vibrant pixel art will certainly find value here, but it's undeniable that Angelo and Mariana deserved a slightly more polished adventure. Maybe next time?

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Demonschool is an ambitious title, drawing from peculiar sources (usually indie RPGs straight from Mother/Earthbound), but it manages to have its own personality. Even while paying close attention to the social aspect, one of the most anticipated aspects before the game's release, it performs very well in all aspects. An interesting story, charismatic characters, impeccable art direction, and an addictive combat system make this one of the biggest indie surprises of the year. Even with a few silly mistakes, the time spent at university will be fondly remembered.

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Morsels is the kind of game that sparks curiosity and frustration in equal measure. There's a creative universe here, full of ideas, style, and grotesque humor, but it stumbles by being more complex than necessary. Amidst impeccable visuals, a great soundtrack, and creatures with memorable (and disgusting) designs, there's a feeling that the game gets a little lost among its own layers. In the end, the adventure leaves a bittersweet feeling: we're faced with a package with a lot of personality, but one whose potential ends up being limited by some tougher choices that frustrate the player instead of encouraging new attempts and strategies in the shoes of a brave little mouse.

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Viewfinder and its distinctive gameplay make it an excellent puzzle game for those unfamiliar with the genre and wishing to venture into these types of games. Traveling through the various interconnected photographs never gets old. Its pace of solutions is enjoyable, and the short campaign length, around four to five hours, works well. This way, dealing with dozens of unnecessary short sessions doesn't become tiresome, but the player also avoids situations with few challenges that are too difficult and could trap them in the same level for hours. It's clear that these concepts could be revisited in future projects that might be even more interesting, and I hope that will be the case.

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The journey through Winter Burrow is enjoyable and, without a doubt, the highlight of the game. Its gentle difficulty can be a good introduction for those interested in survival games, but who would like something less complicated and playable in short sessions. Even with minor gameplay flaws and limited use of its own mechanics, the nostalgic and charming visuals of the characters help the player become attached to this small world lost in the snow.

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Stray Children is a beautiful and ambiguous game, capable of being both profound and simple, enjoyable and frustrating at the same time. Even with clear flaws, I couldn't stop playing until I reached the end. For those who don't want to decipher specific dialogue sequences or map dungeons from memory—something common in classic RPGs, it must be said—the experience can be exhausting, although still rewarding. Those who seek exactly that kind of challenge will find it a feast.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is a powerful and vibrant return of the Budokai Tenkaichi series, delivering insane combat, spectacular transformations, and a campaign mode full of possibilities that renew the classic experience. The Nintendo Switch 2 version has visual limitations and occasional frame drops, especially in the menus and story scenes, but still offers fluid and fun battles. For Dragon Ball fans—especially those who grew up with Tenkaichi—Sparking! ZERO is a dream come true. Imperfect, but epic in just the right way.

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Kirby Air Riders delivers fun and chaos in its purest form. While the chaos often stands out and there's a feeling that some modes could have offered more content, the attention to detail and the sheer number of options, both functional and gameplay-wise, that the game offers is undeniable. Both fans of the original title and new racers will have plenty to enjoy in this sequel.

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Forestrike hits the mark in terms of fun, but falls short in the technical aspects, compromising a broader recommendation on the Switch. Still, if you enjoy solving increasingly complex puzzles and like roguelites that value creative mechanics, this game is worth checking out. Just be warned: on Nintendo's console, technical performance proves to be a powerful enemy—and, unfortunately, foresight wasn't enough to overcome it.

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Like its predecessors, Yakuza Kiwami 2 is one of my favorite games of the year. While it might disappoint a little with its slightly more focused combat, Kiwami 2 makes up for it with a huge range of possibilities for fun. Whether it's helping Majima in his own minigame like Tower Defense, playing in a urinal arcade, or simply challenging the Dragon of Kansai, this is a worthy evolution of the ballad of Kazuma Kiryu and his eternal quest for a peaceful life.

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Ultimately, the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack is a celebration of one of the most beloved phases of the Atelier franchise, but also a reminder that "Deluxe" doesn't mean "definitive." Despite technical flaws and a lack of major new features, the pack is much more worthwhile financially than buying the three games separately. For those who have never followed Ryza's journey, this trilogy is the most practical and accessible way to experience her complete story, with all the extra content included. The charm of the series remains intact: sunny visuals, charismatic characters, and an enchanting soundtrack. Even without major improvements, it's almost impossible not to be swept away once again by the comfort of the atelier and the welcoming sound of the bubbling cauldron.

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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is an extremely competent product (I dare say even more so than the franchise's latest titles, which currently desperately needs to maintain its relevance). Sure, certain missing titles and some silly performance errors cause some slip-ups during the fight, but in the end, it emerges victorious in this combat.

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