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Recently out of Early Access, Oblivion Override mixes robots, action, and a lot of speed in an excellent roguelike. By respecting its influences and understanding what makes them special, the debut work of studio Humble Mill sticks the landing and deserves recognition by fans of the genre. Be it on the third or the 20th match, there's certainly more than a single reason to don the armor and return to Crimson's mission.

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HELLCARD has evolved a lot by improving what it had presented at the beginning of its Early Access period. The combat, although simple, provides the necessary tools to entertain and encourage the player to develop the most varied strategies, such as heroes with different classes, many cards, artifacts and the random arrangement of events throughout the game. However, the common problems of roguelikes are still present, such as continuous repetition due to the difficulty, the slow unlocking of interesting new features and an extra mode that, although good, becomes monotonous if you don't have company to play with. Despite this, Hellcard is still a good option if you like challenging games or enjoyed Book of Demons.

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Persona 3 Reload stands out as an example of how to modernize a classic, remaining faithful to the original while introducing significant innovations, such as revamped visuals, additional events and new mechanics. However, some concepts remain in the past, such as repetitive dungeon exploration. With its strengths far outweighing its flaws, the game is a recommended experience for both longtime fans and newcomers to the Persona series.

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Even though Touhou Luna Nights is not that new in the eyes of players, it is always worth celebrating the arrival of a good title on all platforms. To enjoy this game, you just need to dedicate a few sincere hours, and you don't even need to have in-depth knowledge of the entire Touhou Project's complex narrative to enjoy the environment and characters.

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El Paso, Elsewhere is a melancholic journey about modern relationships, when they go wrong, and how we cling to a life that no longer exists. It's about facing the demons (literally) and finding a way to make the scars go away. It's also a video game, and you don't forget that at any point, with monsters, lots of shooting and an arsenal of weapons to destroy any threat in your path, with lots of style and slow motion.

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Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magics takes advantage of simple gameplay to create a fun game that's great for relaxing. Its concept of searching for hidden items in scenarios is not new, but it is well executed by bringing colorful, well-animated maps with a certain level of interaction, even if it is not ideal. Its creation mode is an excellent complement to improve the experience, as the campaign can be finished in a few hours. Even with some small limitations, Myths & Magics is an excellent recommendation for anyone looking for a pastime to relax.

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Lil’ Guardsman’s witty humor and laid-back style make an investigation and puzzle title fun and leave the player eager to receive the next decree and continue with their interrogations, which could decide the future of Sprawl. Even without subtitles in Portuguese, it is a great recommendation for those who want a challenge to complete without rushing while having a lot of laughs.

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The Last of Us Part II Remastered is very worth it, including from a financial point of view. After all, this is the improved version of a winner of more than 300 Game of the Year awards, with a great (albeit controversial) plot, top-notch production and even better gameplay. The discount for owners of a copy for PS4 is valid and serves as an incentive to return to the game.

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Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy may not be the high point of the series so far, but it is a great representative of its charisma and a very important part of its story, adding curious mechanical elements to the lawyers' experience. With quality of life elements and extras from the Museum, the story of Apollo, Phoenix and Athena features captivating characters in bizarre cases and is much easier to enjoy in the new collection.

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Having The Rumble Fish + available is good for those who always wanted to sate their curiosity but weren't willing to explore emulators. Even so, for our current era, it ends up feeling tasteless compared to the many options available. At least the low cost is a incentive for the enthusiasts and genre fans to acquire it without feeling guilty about it.

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The Cub was developed in a unique way, in which it works like a platform game, a storybook or an animation, in which each chapter is an isolated story. It was created to convey a message and it manages to do so with flying colors, respecting all its references, but without using them as a crutch and creating a very rich and touching experience.

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My Lovey-Dovey Demon may not be, in my opinion, one of the best ebi-hime works but it has some strong points and accomplishes its purpose of an unpretentious and cute plot within the romcom genre. However, the fact it doesn't develop into something more complex at some moments turns the reading into a tiresome, monotonous effort, making the visual novel a niche, limited recommendation.

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Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a lean and focused metroidvania that offers a satisfying experience, but the lackluster execution makes this goodbye more ephemeral than it should be.

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Despite the criticisms in this text, it's possible to notice the good intentions and notable developer care in Ninja Issen. Considering it's a solo work,the game is competent and offers fun sometimes. However, it's clear the title needs more polishing time as the bugs really compromise the experience.

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Shinorubi's greatest merit is in breaking a nostalgic mold that limits the full potential that shoot 'em ups can achieve in current generations of games. The different game modes are also very welcome, and the different ships not only in terms of shooting, but also in size, add a differentiating factor. If there were a greater variety between environments and scenarios, this title would have everything to mark its name as an example to be followed for future projects.

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With Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Ubisoft Montpellier used the solid terrain of the metroidvania legacy to bring new air to the classic series. Even without innovating, the game is built with the good parts of the genre, a confident and excellently executed combination that takes us to a robust, fun and challenging campaign, making it a highlight as one of the best of its kind.

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Uchikano - Living With My Lovers is a simple visual novel but it manages to deliver exactly what it sets out to do with quality. It's a story about people that end up creating a home together and it respects the humanity of its characters with the many detail layers. With a lighthearted and fun plot, it's a pleasant read and an easy recommendation for someone looking for a simple entry in the genre.

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Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader does not fail to be a great CRPG with the best features of its genre, even more so being a great gateway for those who want to know more about this rich, chaotic and fascinating universe. Perhaps my biggest problem with it was its dry presentation with few cutscenes, lack of animations and lack of a cinematic feeling that enriches all the good writing of a good RPG.

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Loot River, with its unique approach, offers an attractive concept, especially for challenge and puzzle enthusiasts. However, issues related to combat and the game's price on PlayStation consoles may be factors to consider when deciding to try this labyrinthine journey on Sony consoles.

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Trinity Fusion uses the basics of roguelike to create a fun and dynamic adventure, with agile combat and a considerable variety of weapons and abilities. It doesn't innovate, far from it, and leaves something to be desired in terms of the structure of its stages, but the experience proved to be very enjoyable for fans of the genre.

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