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When the Light Dies knows how to combine survival, strategy and a pinch of mystery in a very immersive environment. The need to gather limited resources and constant threat of supernatural creatures keeps the player in constant tension. The concept of balancing the search for light, the combat against enemies and the sanity management offers a challenging and rewarding experience, especially for fans of roguelites.

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Blazing Strike's intentions were great but various execution issues, along with the meager options and lack of any elements that could give it more replay value, make the title unappealing amidst others that offer much more at a lower cost. If it at least improved the combat and had a trophy system that made the player explore its visually varied cast, it would be a big step to accompany the artistic style that right now is the only highlight.

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After some lacking titles, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 finally managed to return the FPS franchise to the place it deserves. The campaign is great, serving as a compelling adventure and a good introduction; the multiplayer brings varied and fun challenges; and Zombie Mode is immersive and filled with secrets. Overall, a great title, whether you're a fan or someone who hoped for a release with worth like the best ones in the series.

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Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is the perfect introduction to those who wish to adventure through the unique world of Japanese drums. With a robust music selection in the base game that already means a lot of fun — and can be expanded —, the game has a ton of content to unlock. Easy to learn and accessible, it's ideal to play casually and de-stress or to liven up a party with many beats.

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In the end, I believe that indeed the game is a great option for the strategy genre, especially thanks to its charisma and originality; besides that, it has a potential for expansions and, especially, updates that will turn it more balanced and varied.

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Nukearts can still improve on some areas for their next works but the simplicity we find in Hidden Cats in Spooky Town is efficient and does the trick. For those who like to search for hidden objects, it will be some comfortable, relaxing fun that's enjoyable to complete.

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Developing a work from intentional, inherent limitations is a beautiful creative experiment, especially when the result is as efficient and fun as Micro Mages. The 2D platform's simplicity can be too simplified for people wishing for something more elaborate, but the agility, retro challenge and four-player fun can be enough to attract people who like what they see.

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Karate Survivor is a refreshing addition to the growing survival genre, bringing nostalgic elements and unique mechanics that create a unique and fun experience. The setting inspired by fighting movies from the 80s and 90s, combined with strategic and challenging gameplay, gives the game a special charm. The game stands out for its own characteristics, managing to capture the essence of survival roguelites without losing its identity. Despite some points that may not be generally pleasing, it is a sure choice for those looking for action and nostalgia in a well-executed package.

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In its most polished version yet, Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition is a competent adventure through a world full of fantasy and challenges. With hack and slash style action, the journey brings several interesting puzzles and an engaging story. It's a shame that the new features, although valid, are not significant. It is a suggestion for fans of the franchise or the action and adventure genre, especially in a more classic style.

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Interestingly, I still consider A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead a title that deserves to be played at some point. While it's not a bad game, it doesn't quite reach the same level of depth as other works in the genre, such as Alien: Isolation and The Last of Us. The game keeps you on the edge of your seat, but it loses steam as you go along. It could certainly be better, but it's still worth the experience.

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Wilmot Works It Out brings wit and finesse to the little world of its protagonist, previously confined to a warehouse brimming with all the cynicism of the modern world. In a way, it ends up being a treaty about looking for the balance between leisure and work, and it asks us, as square as we are, not to lose sight of what makes us happy. It's a good reminder - and an even better game.

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Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered brings a visually enhanced and technically refined version of a game that marked the PlayStation 4 generation, now adapted to make the most of the capabilities of the PlayStation 5 and PC. With detailed graphics, an even more realistic environment and performance improvements, the remaster caters to both new players and fans who want to relive Aloy's journey with the best of current technologies. The remastered version stands out as a tribute to the work of Guerrilla Games, while reinforcing the potential of its legacy for future generations of players.

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Despite the pacing issues, The Coma 2B: Catacomb offers a fun and challenging survival horror experience, as well as an interesting story. However, due to the limited context surrounding past events, it is recommended that it only be played after the other two games in the series.

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Vampire Hunters manages to create a compelling and unique experience, making it a great recommendation for roguelike fans and those looking for an intense and chaotic survival adventure.

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Although, at first glance, it may be considered that The Unexpected Quest has wasted its potential due to the lack of depth in the package, its features accessible to beginners in the world of RTS and the interesting art direction adopted in the game make it a good choice both for a casual time pass and for entertaining (and introducing) children and young people who have never played games of this genre.

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Wildermyth: Console Edition is an intriguing RPG that allows players to build their own narrative and follow the development of their characters throughout different campaigns. However, the game suffers from a lack of variations in its combat system, which ends up limiting some of its incredible potential. Still, it is a game worth checking out, especially for those who enjoy tabletop RPGs.

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Though it has its own charm, Shadows of the Damned has always been a flawed product, damaged by the neglect of all the people involved in the original project back in the day. Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is a way to apologize for some of the responsible people, who came to care about what they had in their hands, but not enough to rethink all its historical issues in order to improve the whole experience. It's a very interesting title, as a whole, but it'll continue to be limited by a clear room for improvement that it has always had and has never been really explored. On the good side, even if clearly old, we can say time has done it good, as it can properly stand out in a market that's populated by other game styles, be it on a gameplay sense or a thematic one, as it works even better as a horror and gore exponent.

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Life is Strange: Double Exposure is the return of an excellent protagonist to a franchise still capable of stirring up great emotions. Although the story addresses important themes through a development that may seem confusing and controversial at times, the end result points to something bigger for the future of the series.

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[REDACTED] stands out for its intense action, stylish visuals, and indirect rivalry mechanics, which add tension and unpredictability to the matches. The variety of weapons and abilities, combined with vibrant cel shading, create an immersive experience, and the universe comes to life with eccentric characters and interactive scenarios that enrich each attempt to escape. However, balance and progression issues affect the long-term fun: the grind required to progress and the slow pace of unlocks can be frustrating. At least the diversity of situations and content helps to mitigate these issues.

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Potionomics: Masterwork Edition is a well-deserved update to a game that's much deeper than it seems, with incredible internal cohesion despite how much it tries to do. Don't underestimate its difficulty because of its cute face — I know because I ended up doing it and ended up getting screwed over later.

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