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It's time for Mario to take a break and for the spotlight to shine on an iconic Nintendo character who has always deserved it, because Donkey Kong Bananza is the real launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 and is the exclusive title that makes the console worth buying. EPD Tokyo studio has managed to create a new masterpiece that joins their previous masterpieces thanks to crazy ideas that we have never seen before in this category, making it one of the most prominent games of the year.

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Wuchang Fallen Feathers is one of the best Souls-like games inspired by FromSoftware's games. Wuchang offers an enjoyable combat style, supported by a flexible progression system, and these aspects stand out thanks to very good level design and epic, challenging boss fights that are among the best in games of this genre. The problem with Wuchang is that its story doesn't do a good job of grabbing your attention, and the game sometimes lacks originality, copying some of the ideas we've seen before, to the point that it even retains the same flaws. Still, it's ultimately an experience worth playing.

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If Death Stranding stood out for being unique, Death Stranding 2 feels like a more mature and polished follow-up. It fixes many flaws from the original and brings smart improvements and new features that make the gameplay more engaging and varied. At the same time, it keeps the game’s signature sci-fi world and delivers a gripping story full of mystery, emotion, and madness. In Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Hideo Kojima fully unleashes his creativity, resulting in a standout experience that’s among the best of this generation

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Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree is a decent experience with some creative mechanics and well-crafted puzzles. However, the game leans too heavily on repeating the same ideas, making the second half feel dull and repetitive. As for the story, while it starts with a promising concept, the execution fails to deliver in any meaningful way

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RoadCraft offers a different direction compared to MudRunner. It delivers an enjoyable simulation experience with stunning graphics, excellent mission design, and balanced realism without excessive complexity. Additionally, the concept of building your own company and fleet, featuring a wide variety of vehicles with very distinct functions, brings continuous freshness to the gameplay. It is similar to what Forza Horizon series did for Forza Motorsport in terms of content diversity and the abundance of activities. Despite some issues with physics, the absence of nighttime environments, and certain AI problems, it remains one of the best games from Saber Interactive and one of the finest simulation experiences available

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Deliver At All Costs stands out as one of this year’s most enjoyable gaming experiences. While it does face some issues—mainly impacting the story and featuring a few odd design decisions—when considering the game as a whole, it offers a genuinely satisfying experience.

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Mercury Steam decided to create a different action game, both in combat style and weapon crafting and customization. However, unique ideas alone are not enough to make an excellent game, as there were other aspects of Blades of Fire that fell short, such as the story, enemy placement, and main objective design. Additionally, the low production quality showed a negative impact due to the game’s length and ambition, resulting in an overall average-level game.

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Releasing Onimusha 2 again makes sense as a lead-up to the new game in the series, Way of the Sword, coming in 2026. It’s also a way to introduce the game to new players. I wish there were some new features or improvements, but it’s still nice to be able to play this game on modern devices. This also shows how Capcom has been keeping its classic games alive by re-releasing them over the past few years.

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DOOM: The Dark Ages delivers everything you could want from a shooter and action game—and above all, everything a DOOM fan expects. It offers dynamic and refreshing gameplay, a vast arsenal of weapons, diverse mechanics, and powerful moves. The levels challenge players to bring their best, especially on higher difficulty settings, making it a strong contender in the ongoing debate over which is better: this or Eternal.

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MotoGP™️25 delivers an immersive riding experience by blending advanced physics with accurate simulation, giving players a true-to-life feel on the track. To diversify gameplay, an “Arcade” mode has been added, alongside improvements and updates to the career mode. The game offers impressive graphics and sophisticated sound design that elevate the overall experience. However, content outside the career mode remains limited. While the addition of the “Race-off” mode is a appreciated feature, it offers only a narrow range of options and variety. Additionally, some graphical details fall short of the high standards expected.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a wonderful game crafted with love, excelling in every aspect. Its story is bold and emotional, masterfully written and supported by outstanding voice acting. Set in a unique world that captivates the eye with its beauty and sparks the imagination with its concept, the game is enriched by enchanting music that adds magic to the experience. All of this comes together in an innovative role-playing game that delivers its ideas exceptionally well, making it undoubtedly one of the biggest surprises of this generation—especially as the debut project from SandFall Interactive

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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition stands as one of the most ambitious JRPGs ever created in terms of its world and content. While this scale comes at the expense of elements that once distinguished the series — particularly in storytelling and other areas — it still delivers an experience that no JRPG fan should miss. With this release, the Nintendo Switch becomes home to a legendary series whose level of ambition is rarely seen in today's market.

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game that many anime fans around the world had been hoping for, as it lacks several essential elements expected in fighting games. Despite its expansive story mode and enjoyable gameplay, these strengths are undermined by weak storytelling and presentation.

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The difference between a good game and a bad one is that a good game knows exactly how to highlight and showcase its strengths, and South of Midnight is a perfect example of that. Despite all the gameplay and design issues, the artistic and narrative aspects were so impressive and well-executed that they elevated the overall experience, making it a generally good game.

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Split Fiction is the best Hazelight Studios game. After one of the best games of the generation, It Takes Two, the studio returned with a new game that offers a creative idea, which produced a very wonderful product that will be remembered as one of the best games of the 9th generation.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows is a visual masterpiece, offering the best stealth and parkour elements of any RPG in the series, keeping it true to its roots. However, the game fails to deliver a solid story or a rich open world, making the Japan experience that gamers have been waiting for years a missed opportunity, even if it's generally decent.

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While it's always interesting to see some of the games stuck on older consoles back and re-introduced in modern versions, unfortunately, many of these games show the effects of time in various aspects, and Freedom Wars is one of them. While the gameplay and combat are fun, that's not enough to overcome the game's many drawbacks.

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Tales of Graces f Remastered is a step in the right direction from Bandai Namco towards preserving the legacy of one of the great JRPG series, as this installment manages to preserve the original experience while offering significant improvements while paying attention to this long-standing series in the genre.

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The return of Monster Hunter with the Wilds installment is impressive and promising, with improvements and new additions, and as a lifelong fan of the series, I can say that Monster Hunter Wilds brings together the best of what Capcom has to offer in the series. It lives up to and exceeds expectations in many ways, with a beautiful story, a charming world full of new events and objects, an in-depth armor building and customization system. All of these aspects combine to make this the best installment in the series.

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Ninja Gaiden 2 Black marks the beginning of the series' comeback, and what a comeback it is! The game offers fast and fun combat in the typical Hack and Slash style, this reason alone justifies giving it a try given the lack of games in this genre at the moment, and Black is a good opportunity to experience the game with excellent graphics thanks to Unreal Engine 5, even if there are some lingering issues from the original game.

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