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Star Wars: Bounty Hunter returns as an interesting nostalgic journey for fans of the Star Wars saga, offering an expansion of the narrative of the universe created by George Lucas. The remaster brings graphical improvements and adjustments to controls that live up to modern standards, providing a more fluid and visually attractive experience. However, the design and repetition issues that were criticized upon its original release remain. In the end, an experience that shines more for its nostalgic value and the expansion of the saga's narrative than for the quality of the game itself.

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In addition to being an excellent and immersive narrative adventure, Minds Beneath Us is a title that makes us think and challenges our own concepts of morality with every choice we make. Its concept of a dystopian future controlled by machines and artificial intelligence doesn't seem so far from our reality — could it be that, in a few decades, the world will be like the fictional Wanpei depicted in the game? But, more than presenting a hypothetical scenario about the future of humanity, the plot brings us very current and pertinent questions and thoughts. Honestly speaking, it's hard to put into words the emotional weight I felt while playing this title; perhaps this isn't the conclusion you expected for a review, but Minds Beneath Us is the famous “seeing is believing”.

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Meifumado has some glimpses of what was perhaps initially envisioned for it, such as its boss fights that are very reminiscent of Sekiro battles, rather than its 2D contemporaries, and its graphics that are very reminiscent of those titles from the heyday of the Super Nintendo and also the Neo Geo. But that's all the game has in terms of qualities at this point, falling far short of other games of the genre, not only current ones, but also classics from previous generations.

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Over Horizon X Steel Empire is an interesting mix even if for a specific player niche.

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With an extremely easy gameplay and a very simple, ludic way to guide the player through the game narrative, Thank Goodness You're Here! manages to offer fun and memorable moments, making it an ideal recommendation for those looking for casual fun along with a good dose of humor.

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Having a crossover like SNK vs Capcom: SVC Chaos returning is something that is always worth highlighting, as it was a landmark title upon its initial release and is an essential title for anyone who enjoys a good fighting game. Unfortunately, the attachment to the arcade version of the game took away some of the shine that this port could have had by bringing everything that was best about it.

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If you strip Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus of all its oriental makeup, what you're left with is a metroidvania on the edge of competence. It's a product that came to market with quite obvious flaws in its main mechanic (the pogo-jump) and in the design of the levels, which primarily depend on the full functioning of such a system. Of course, it's far from being truly bad, but it's a game that's a victim of its own pretensions, which makes the mistake of relying too much on its pretty shell to compensate for the lack of soul at its core.

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With its ups and downs, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU manages to make the experience worthwhile and still stands out in some areas, especially in the deeply human narrative and the art of the scenarios. The simplicity of the campaign is a double-edged sword: it may please beginners, but it may not satisfy those who want a deeper challenge and exploration.

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Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess stands out for its unique combination of tower defense and action elements. The rich setting, inspired by Japanese mythology, and the agile pace of the gameplay are highlights that keep the experience engaging. However, the game fails to fully exploit its potential: the low difficulty and repetitiveness of some tasks end up compromising the depth of the journey. In the end, Kunitsu-Gami and its mix of styles is a unique and creative experience.

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At first listen, Disaster Band seems like a great rhythm game. With a funny and original idea, the first few games are fun enough. The problem is that this irreverence can get a little annoying over time. The dependence on online modes to enhance the gameplay – to find players and new songs – is, to say the least, a risky bet. This is a suggestion for fans of the musical genre who are willing to face all these difficulties.

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Gestalt: Steam & Cinder features a captivating steampunk setting with visuals inspired by the 32-bit era, but fails to deliver a memorable metroidvania experience. Despite its competent agile action and precise controls, the linear progression and lack of creativity in the maps compromise exploration. Combat, although varied in theory, becomes repetitive and boring due to limitations in mechanics and enemies; Furthermore, the story, despite being elaborate, is hampered by unnecessarily long dialogues and stereotypical characters. In the end, the result is an adventure that soon falls into oblivion.

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Stray Gods: Orpheus is an interesting way to revisit the Icons universe for people who fell in love with the base game. However, the additional content is unfortunately content to be a small and insignificant addition to the experience as a whole.

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Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure stands out for its originality and charm, offering a magical and compelling experience. The soundtrack, charming art direction and plot help create an immersive, captivating atmosphere. However, the gameplay, while innovative, presents challenges that may hinder the player experience due to execution issues and the lack of adequate support during critical moments. Jemma's journey is full of lessons about friendship, trust and courage, making it a pleasant adventure to play through despite the obstacles that demand constant attention to this world's logic.

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Dungeons of Hinterberg combines elements of action, RPG, puzzles and social interactions in an immersive magical realism setting. The high points are the varied dungeons and good diversity of activities, but some of the systems are underdeveloped. In the end, the game stands out with its unique setting, providing an enchanting virtual escape for those who want to explore a magical and vibrant village.

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Just like its predecessors, Cyber Citizen Shockman Zero is a cool game to get to know, but it hardly lasts and ends up fighting for the spotlight with modern games with the same concept.

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Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn ends up getting lost in its concepts. The more agile vertical movement and combat alternatives are a positive point, but the lack of a more robust upgrade system and, mainly, bosses that reward the player make the game a confusing mix of ideas.

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MEGATON MUSASHI W: WIRED is a high quality action game, as expected from its developer. Making the most out of the missions and rewards cycle, frantic action and captivating story, Level-5 managed to create a thrilling mecha experience that's worth checking out for those who wish for agile [3D mecha] combat and a colorful 2D sci-fi world to explore by foot.

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Fallen Leaf isn't a game that revolutionizes the platforming genre, but it's a solid and fun adventure. Though the quantity of stages may lead to tiring progression and the difficulty peaks may be stressful, it's admirable that this title is developed by only three people and presents such polish and variety.

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Magical Delicacy tries to be extremely accessible for anyone: with gameplay that is already very easy to get used to even with standard options, the hardest part will be avoiding a few dangers. But the game still has accessibility options to turn off all these types of difficulties that the player may have, thus making the game have just one objective: to be a cozy game. The simplicity of the game in its presentation is offset by the complex, but satisfying main mechanics. The game will certainly not please anyone looking for a challenge that will make your heart race with action from start to finish. Nor is it the objective here, since, with its extremely colorful 2D graphics and a simple and effective soundtrack, the game is made for those who want to relax and gradually master the magical — and slightly confusing — kitchen of the little witch Flora.

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SPY x ANYA: Operarion Memories is cute and very well-intentioned. It's a direct and coherent translation of the original material from which it draws, which makes it a good choice for those who were already fans, but difficult to consider it essential, even for that same group. However, the impression it leaves is that SPY x FAMILY, with its premise, may not be an IP that makes its own video game, as everything about it seems in place, but still lacks some shine.

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