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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sets the gold standard for what should be a sequel to one of the greatest games of all time. By combining the predecessor’s main strengths with brand new, brilliant and delightful gameplay mechanics and an enormous expansion of the game map, Tears of the Kingdom provides an experience that is dripping with the excitement of discovery and the disturbing new reality of Hyrule. It’s not easy to succeed a stroke of genius, but Tears of the Kingdom does just that. This is a gaming masterpiece for all time.
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Richly decorated and full of detail, Teslagrad 2 goes for a minimal narrative approach, using no text whatsoever, but there's no instance where players are going to notice the absence of words. What could have gone better, however, is the combat system - or rather, the lack thereof, as Teslagrad 2 relies entirely on quick non-combat moves from its protagonist, which works good most of the time, but it could have been worked differently when it comes to the game's combat, especially the boss fights.
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Its combat as far as the common enemies goes feels repetitive, however, and sometimes it’s best to avoid it whenever possible, and its audio design is very short, but fans of the genre have something to look for here.
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We Are OFK does not propose the dynamic kind of gameplay that most games do. Rather, We Are OFK is more akin to a biopic where the player follows the tribulations of a burgeoning music group, and it knows how to deliver on that. Its characters are fun to follow, and the dialogues are well written to keep the player's attention focused. Coupled with a stunning looking visual environment and art style, We Are OFK is certain to appeal to those willing to embrace an experience that's not based on interactive gameplay. Even so, more ramifications and consequences for the few plot choices available would be very welcome.
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Tales of Symphonia Remastered is an opportunity to experience one of the best JRPGs of all time. It's also an example of how not to re-release a classic from a previous generation, as this remaster is heavily affected by technical flaws and poor choices. Its downgrade in quality is clear for those who have played the original game, Tales of Symphonia Remastered should undergo an overall revision before being considered as a worthy companion to the 2004 classic.
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he presentation does a marvelous job at transporting the players to the novel's settings, and at certain moments the game can feel more like a visual novel rather than a puzzle-adventure game. Some of the elements could use an improvement when it comes to adapting the game to a home console format, though, and sometimes the gameplay interruptions become too frequent.
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Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is an absolutely magnificent spin-off that creates its own world of puzzles, action-adventure experiences, two-character control and new boss battles, while keeping the Bayonetta legacy alive and present throughout the entire game. This fantastic addition to the Bayonetta story is nothing short of fundamental to any fan of the original trilogy and action games in general.
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Despite its unusual format for a Dragon Ball game, The Breakers is a great depiction of the series and its fans will find plenty to enjoy here. Perhaps it could be even more enjoyable with greater offline and single player ways to play, as it would significantly enlarge the available options beyond the online community.
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is a very welcome remake that successfully brings the original game's content to our day while treating it to a visual overhaul, a very fun gameplay experience (including on multiplayer) and new game modes that make this a longer and more captivating game. Another great addition to the Kirby universe and yet one more welcome contribution to the Nintendo Switch catalogue.
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Batora: Lost Haven proposes an adventure game with plenty of hack and slash action, as well as RPG elements. To that we add a competent and encouraging plot, a dynamic combat system, and a rewarding exploration and the result is a fun and fluid game that is certain to appeal to both veterans and newcomers alike, along with major decisions the player has to take and which are set to test their moral views throughout the experience.
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A Space for the Unbound combines a stunning visual world of beautiful pixel art with a plot that's rich in hard themes, and the result is an adventure game where everything is more complex than what it seems at first. Its pacing and tasks are more likely to appeal to more dedicated adventure game players, though, as the plot gets extended with acts that can feel redundant and this won't appeal to other parts of the public, but A Space for the Unbound deserves all praise for what it does well.
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On the one hand, it features what is the best combat in the series, with a dynamic that will feel marvelous to its fans, as well as a new mechanic that links characters of previous games and abilities. Inexplicably Fire Emblem Engage also features a poor and overly simplistic plot that falls below those of its predecessors, as well as uninspired and dull dialogues that bring no value to the experience. Those willing to overlook the plot and dialogue flaws will enjoy a fantastic experience, which the marvelous visual style and performance only help consolidating.
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Mini Motorways may seem like a simple game made for shorter sessions but the level of challenge and its growing complexity mean that it packs enough for many, many hours of entangled engagement with its gameplay mechanics. The audiovisual environment is minimalistic but suits the gameplay quite well while players find themselves more and more enraptured by the expanding cities they will have to connect in order to prevent chaos from spreading across the roads.
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Thanks to a simple but attractive gameplay, it's easy to spend many fun hours navigating the levels and avoiding their dangers. A welcome contribution to the Nintendo Switch catalogue for those who enjoy experiences involving physics-based gameplay.
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Any attempt to bring Metroid Prime to our day would be surrounded by very high expectations. Metroid Prime Remastered excels at all of them, and the result is an essential game for everyone with a Nintendo Switch. All elements of the original game made a smooth and impeccable transition to modern day standards, and it all works as perfectly as intended, from the stunning audiovisual world to the sharp and responsive controls. Veterans and beginners alike, there's nobody who won't be instantly absorbed by Metroid Prime Remastered's exquisite wonder.
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Helvetii's roguelite action approach, its trio of well crafted characters, plenty of frantic moments, a stunning looking visual environment, as well as an exquisite soundtrack make this a game that's more than worthy to be on the Nintendo Switch of every player who enjoys like-minded games. The experience will keep players around the game for a long time and have them come back for more.
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Fans of puzzle games will rejoice with Railbound's finely-designed challenges that welcome players with simple and accessible puzzles and increase the difficulty on a steady and constant pace, making this a perfect formula for those rather quick gaming sessions or any kind of puzzle game experience that keeps players engaged.
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While it could be more ambitious, especially when it concerns the difficulty level, it's also a very accessible and fun effort, with the original series' voice actors adding a perfect touch to an environment that's marvelously presented by the visual representation of Bikini Bottom.
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Package Inc. is open to everyone willing to try out how good of a distribution manager they would be and it will pose a big challenge to those willing to go all the way to the end.
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Everything that made the first two games unforgettable is here, as well as a very welcome set of new elements, such as new characters and mechanics of other genres which do an excellent job at helping the experience to remain attractive. The combat system keeps its long-running signature moves and it's accessible enough to welcome as many segments of the audience as possible, while the plot is fleshed out at a new level. Truly Bayonetta 3 is an exquisite work that is both fresh and reliable.
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