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Though maculated by various small technical issues and those coming from the design standpoint, Enotria: The Last Song manages to offer a thrilling experience through a splendid mythical Italy. The vast scenery composed of dazzling locales are very well designed and encourages the exploration of every single corner, and it's reinforced by the forks in the ways and the balance of its souslike style where generosity surpasses punishment."

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Ravenswatch stands out for its unique approach, mixing well-known fables with a dark aesthetic and characters with varied mechanics. The engaging combat and diverse skill system make the gameplay strategic and fun, especially in multiplayer, where the synergy between the heroes shines. Despite its potential, the game faces problems of repetition and pacing that compromise the fun in the long run. The lack of variety in the events and the repetitive structure of the maps make the runs predictable, while the slow movement and the exaggerated resistance of the enemies make the journey monotonous at times. Overall, despite its flaws, Ravenswatch is a good experience that can evolve and offer a more balanced experience with future updates.

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Frostpunk 2 proves that life in a world filled with ice and divided at its core is difficult, but it becomes possible when you accept that failure is not the end. Combining politics, strategy and simulation, 11 bit studios' latest work stands out and delivers an essential experience for those interested in the genre and, especially, in titles that challenge moral convictions. Bundle up and get up: New London is calling you — it's time to prove once again that tomorrow can be better than expected.

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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is an almost untouched experience, despite the graphical revitalization. It is still the same game we knew in 2006, which is certainly a quality, but the fact that it has not implemented the notable improvements of its predecessors and still wants to sell itself as a product that has undergone special treatment ends up greatly harming its role in reviving the series within the current gaming market.

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Athena Crisis is clearly a title made by fans, for fans. While its generic presentation may not impress from any angle, its fun campaign, combined with the extensive level creator and the various multiplayer options, have the potential to entertain for months, maybe even years, on end. In the end, this may not be the most beautiful love letter to the turn-based strategy genre, but it's hard to deny its intention — and especially its honesty — when reading it, which will always be a positive thing.

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The Plucky Squire may have some execution issues, but it certainly delivers a fun, likable adventure full of love for the artists and craftsmen of our world. It's an excellent debut from James Turner as director and lead artist, showing off his full potential as a storyteller and making a solid case for the concept of video games as art. A sequel or DLC that once again explores the Kingdom of Mana would certainly be very welcome.

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After rescuing cartoons from obscurity, Epic Mickey himself needed to be rescued to return to action with modernized visuals and gameplay. Thus, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is a remake that improves on what came before and highlights the aspects that were already good in the mouse's unusual dark adventure, but its inconsistencies cannot hide the fact that the basis came from a more limited era.

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But Keylocker: Turn Based Cyberpunk Action is a hard game not to recommend, even with its hardly palatable stance for people used to the standardized visions of the gamesphere. Though it has a very punitive difficulty, a story that doesn't wait for the player and extensive dialogues that don't always seem to make clear sense, there's an intrinsic charm there born from interesting characters, locales that entice curiosity, and a story very rich in details and development, showing that the developer Moonana can fly even higher in the next productions.

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Halls of Torment offers a solid and addictive experience for fans of bullet hell-style roguelikes, combining accessible gameplay with a nostalgic look inspired by 1990s RPGs. Although it brings some innovations, the game remains faithful to the mechanics that made the genre successful, offering a wide variety of heroes, missions, and areas to explore. Despite some limitations in the interface and lack of more detailed explanations of certain mechanics, useful for players less familiar with the genre, the title has great potential to grow through future updates, providing hours of fun and challenges. It is an excellent option both for those who are discovering this type of game and for more experienced players looking for something new.

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Despite relying on traditional concepts of the genre, Bloomtown: A Different Story stands out for the way it complements these characteristics, presenting a demon capture mechanic and a simple tabletop RPG system. Visually, it also draws attention and brings a nostalgic air to lovers of 16-bit games. Despite the pacing issues, it is a sure recommendation for any player who wants a challenging and enjoyable game to pass the time.

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Evotinction stands out as a unique addition to the game scene in 2024, delivering an immersive and challenging experience that values strategy and stealth over reckless action. The combination of hacking and stealth, inserted into a plot that mixes sci-fi and ethical dilemmas, brings a new perspective to a genre dominated by more conventional action titles. The constant tension caused by the progressive challenge [escalation] and the immersive ambience contribute to a compelling experience. Even with some details that won't please every player, Evotinction has an intriguing narrative and gameplay mechanics that challenge the player's wits, making it worth a highlight spot in the list of 2024's games.

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FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc errs especially in not offering more robust content to the players. Having only the quick match mode and lacking more depth in its mechanics will definitely leave it [restricted] to the casual side. Even so, it's way too simple even for that kind of game. Not even the Fairy Tail IP is well explored, as we only have the characters in swimsuits and theme magics. This leads to a completely uninteresting single player mode, as matches quickly become repetitive and it stops being fun. With at least one friend at your side, things change a little, as matches feel less robotic and more exciting. As it also has a low price[...], I believe it may be worth it only if you have a sibling or friend to play with frequently.

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Parking Garage Rally Circuit doesn't have much content and is best suited for enthusiasts not only of the racing genre, but also of the 3D style of the 1990s that the game tries to revive. In this aspect, it is undoubtedly successful. Mastering drifts to get the best time is as fun as it is frustrating, as the slightest mistake can be quite punishing. If you like this type of experience, it is an ideal option, especially for playing online with friends.

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Episode Aigis -The Answer- brings back the atmosphere and tactical combat that Persona 3 Reload is known for, offering a deeper look at the characters and their emotions after the main events. The epilogue adds interesting challenges and new difficulty options, as well as adjustments that make the experience less punishing than the original version, with highlights including a stylish setting and a reworked soundtrack. However, the repetitive exploration and lack of variety in activities outside of combat can make the campaign tiresome. Without the rich mix of social simulation and exploration that made Persona 3 Reload such an engaging experience, Episode Aigis is an epilogue that is recommended primarily for avid fans of the series.

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NBA 2K25 does a good job refining the gameplay and improving the feeling of realism in the matches, including the visual aspect. MyLeague amazes with its excellent, varied simulation options that go from the draft to a manager's office life. However, the microtransactions aggressiveness takes away all the potential and fun MyTeam and MyCareer could have. This and the absence of Showcase and MyNBA ERAS show signs that the franchise will soon have to reinvent itself not to become more of the same in a streak.

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Shogun Showdown is a notable addition to the indie catalog and one of the most addictive games I've played recently. With a solid combination of roguelike and deckbuilding mechanics, as well as a strong strategic factor, even with short runs, the title is capable of providing good hours of fun.

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Offering a good dose of action in an original universe, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II manages to deliver a great experience. The beautiful visuals combine well with the setting, so that the battles are exciting and complete, especially alongside friends. It's a shame that more care was needed in some specific points, but nothing that compromises this great game, especially for fans of the brand or lovers of the genre.

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I believe the best word to describe Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Mask of Darkness is intensity. The DLC is short and straightforward, bringing new enemies, platforming challenges, and a challenging, fun final battle. Both new players and experienced ones will have to readapt themselves to Sargon's skills and figure out [how to deal with] the new additions it presents. All the novelties bring a fresh air to Sargon's adventure, showing that the Ubisoft Montpellier team can bring good additions to the franchise within this metroidvania structure.

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Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland has two very big extremes. While the gameplay is quite unfair and the level design has several flaws that harm the player's experience, the artwork shows immense affection for the original material, which captivates those who watched the cartoon at the time. Still, unfortunately, it's not worth getting angry just for the nostalgic appeal.

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What happened to Aero the Acro-bat 2 is quite frustrating. The game itself is somewhat fun for a 90's platformer but the port presentation is horrendous. It doesn't even look like a planned change but the release of a beta they forgot to finish up.

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