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Synduality: Echo of Ada is a bold bet from Bandai Namco, bringing good ideas and a promising foundation, but it still lacks refinement. The gameplay and PvPvE combat are the highlights, but the various issues the game has significantly hinder the overall experience.

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Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is the definitive version of the Xbox 360 classic, delivering the frantic and brutal gameplay of its original release with beautifully updated graphics and stable performance. Although it inherits some issues from the original release and introduces a few new ones, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is the ultimate version of Koei Tecmo's great classic, revitalizing one of the best hack'n slash games of all time.

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Star Wars: Episode I - Jedi Power Battles is a game with interesting ideas, but limited by its technical execution and lack of improvements. Recommended for Star Wars fans looking for a dose of nostalgia, but with patience to deal with the challenges imposed by its age.

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Robobeat masterfully blends the roguelike genre with rhythm games, combining the frantic and addictive gameplay typical of roguelikes with the flow of rhythm-based games. Using an exceptional soundtrack to unite them, Robobeat stands out as one of the most unique and fun games within the roguelike genre.

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Eternal Strands is a game that has many ideas, but they are hindered by poor execution. Perhaps the biggest flaw of the title is overindulgence, and trimming some of these many ideas and references within its own budget could have helped deliver a better result.

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Freedom Wars Remastered masterfully remasters the cult classic from the PS Vita for the current generation of consoles, offering a very interesting and unique story, solid gameplay, on top of an addicting loot and endgame system that can entertain players for hundreds of hours. Unfortunately, the game lacks new content and inherits some of the issues that were present on the PS Vita, such as the sponge damage effect and the limited variety of enemies.

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The continuation of the reimagining of Final Fantasy VII offers a vast world with a storyline and characters that are a joy to follow, and the few missteps in pacing and direction pale in comparison to how well this game succeeds in recreating a classic JRPG adventure.

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Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a ''metroidvania'' that offers satisfying exploration, a stunning atmosphere, and highly diverse combat. Despite a few minor flaws, it is still a very positive experience within the genre.

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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD retains its fun gameplay, with creative levels and a memorable soundtrack. However, the remaster offers few improvements, featuring only slight graphical upscaling with performance issues and long loading times.

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Tales of Graces f Remastered is the definitive version of a timeless classic from the Tales of franchise, bringing a wonderful story filled with charismatic characters, an impeccable soundtrack, and refined gameplay to modern platforms. Although it is a simple remaster, Tales of Graces f Remastered is the perfect gift for long-time fans of the franchise who missed Asbel's adventures, while also serving as a great entry point for first-time players in the series.

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Dynasty Warriors Origins brought a much-needed revitalization to the franchise without losing sight of the elements that made it famous. With stunning graphics and the best gameplay in the series, Koei Tecmo's new title delivers one of the best — if not the best — Three Kingdoms experiences ever seen in a game.

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a revitalization of the franchise, featuring an engaging narrative set in 1937, where Indy faces off against Nazis to protect the mystical artifact known as the Great Circle. With stunning graphics, rich exploration, and challenging puzzles, the game blends nostalgia and innovation. Despite shortcomings in melee combat, the first-person perspective and stealth mode stand out. Available on Game Pass, it’s a must-play experience for adventure fans.

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CODE Bunny is a 2D action and platformer game with charming pixelated graphics and unique levels. The protagonists, Axel and Hazel, offer distinct and fun gameplay, complemented by an engaging story.

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Marvel Rivals is a competitive third-person multiplayer hero-shooter that impresses with its initial roster of 33 characters, unique collaboration mechanics, and stunning visuals. Despite the lack of role-based queues, the game offers dynamic 6v6 matches and interactive environments. Its monetization is based on skins and battle passes, without impacting gameplay. With strong numbers on Steam and planned updates, the title shows potential to build a solid fanbase of both casual and competitive players.

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Although it caters to the desires of many fans and is a perfectly playable remaster that offers a very positive overall experience, the modernizations are quite modest, and many of the original issues persist. The bonus content is a welcome addition, but it falls short of being as accessible as it should be.

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FANTASIAN Neo Dimension is the ultimate RPG by Hironobu Sakaguchi, thanks to its emotionally compelling and well-told story, captivating characters, creative and unique combat mechanics, and, of course, a wonderful soundtrack composed by Nobuo Uematsu. It is impossible not to recommend FANTASIAN Neo Dimension to any fan of the genre, as it is a must-play title for those who long for more classic JRPGs.

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Despite the technical challenges, STALKER 2 won me over with its atmosphere and engaging RPG mechanics. The game delivers a unique experience by combining exploration, intense combat, and impactful decisions in a dense and immersive setting: the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.

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Mario & Luigi: Brothership delivers everything fans expect from a new game in the franchise: a solid use of the dynamic between the two brothers in its combat and exploration systems. Unfortunately, Mario & Luigi: Brothership falters by overextending itself, stretching its story beyond what's necessary with unnecessarily long dialogues and secondary content that, overall, does not significantly enhance the player experience.

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Planet Coaster 2 is an excellent evolution of the first game in every aspect and still has plenty of room to grow over the years as more content and updates are released. However, it still suffers from some minor design mistakes and frustrating choices regarding guests complaints.

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Lego Horizon Adventure is a fun game to enjoy with a friend, but it quickly becomes tiresome when played solo. Additionally, it missed the opportunity to make better use of the franchise’s storyline and is filled with silly, unfunny jokes, even for its target audience.

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