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Darwin's Paradox! isn't exactly the game I thought it would be, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Based on references to other games and the project's comedic tone, I expected a title that would make fun of an octopus's unusual movements, but the approach here is the opposite: a fast-paced, simple game with diverse scenarios.

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Homura: The Crimson Warriors was a good entry point to the otome games for me despite having little romance and a bigger focus on its historical side. With unexpected plot twists and a cast of characters with distinctive personalities and personal development, it's a game worth giving a try if you're looking for a captivating drama that revolves around ninjas in an organized story with no inconsistencies.

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Recommending The Midnight Walk is almost trivial. It's a reflective, beautiful, and fun journey. The Switch 2 version follows the pattern of many ports I've been reviewing recently: it's in no way inferior to the original versions. Of course, the lack of VR can be pointed out, and if the reader is interested in that technology, I suggest they look for the game on PC or PlayStation 5, depending on the compatibility of their available hardware.

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If you want a parallel experience to Monster Hunter, with monster-tamer mechanics, a bit of the tension of being approached by a monster you're afraid will see you, or just want a satisfying turn-based combat with lots of strategy, play Monster Hunter Stories 3.

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It's personally tragic for me to see that the Virtua Fighter series hasn't reached the popularity level of games like Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, and Tekken. I say this as someone who really enjoyed the franchise's beginnings back then. In that sense, Virtua Fighter 5 REVO World Stage serves as a way to revive the brand and introduce it to a wider audience. This idea might be corroborated by the recent announcement of the new title. I'm not saying that playing VF5 is a bad experience. It's just that it could be much better than it is.

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Otome Daoshi -Fighting For Love- is an otome game with a curious Chinese ambiance and very charismatic characters. Besides an agile plot and excellent readability thanks to the effort of making each character have a unique voice, this work also brings a unique style in its visual aspects, standing out in its genre. The end result is frankly a must-play.

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DAMON and BABY is a short and fun adventure that's really worth playing. It doesn't abandon its own identity in order to imitate anything else, staying on the side of healthy inspiration — which is what any good game inspired by something does and should do.

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Far from being an experience with many technical problems, Ariana and the Elder Codex presents modest but honest content. The premise of repairing magic books could be greatly expanded in sequels, should the developers be interested. However, in both the current title and future ones, greater attention to refinement should be considered.

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If you're looking for a silly, short adventure with the kind of slapstick humor that will make you genuinely laugh, give Miss Étrange von Rosenburg a chance.

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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft brings to the Nintendo Switch 2 an important trilogy for the evolution of 3D adventure games. Even with improvements to facilitate access for new players to these classics, the overall experience remains almost identical to the original versions, presenting the same limitations and design problems that existed due to the limitations of 90s technology.

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Pokémon Pokopia not only proves itself to be a revolutionary title within the Pokémon series, but also within the sandbox and life sim genres as a whole, elevating them to a new level.

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I believe I don't have much to add given the extremely positive reception the title has already received since its release ten years ago. Its loop is engaging, its characters are lovable, the levels are complex… it's a tactical game that's hard to fault. Even with limited enemy variety, it's their availability and different routines that give the experience diversity.

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If you're a fan of the franchise and have never played the game, it's an easy recommendation here on the Switch 2; the same goes for those who want to replay the game in portable mode. However, for inexperienced players like myself, Fallout 4 ultimately falls short as a "meme" game that constantly stumbles due to its own lack of polish.

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I believe the Switch 2 version is the most appropriate version to enjoy Blue Prince, allowing for both console and PC features.

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With its fun pacing, Collector's Cove manages to be a good way to pass the time. Even with much better and more accessible options, the game manages to deliver a fun experience most of the time. It's the kind of game that works very well with balanced and realistic expectations of what it actually is.

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You'll have a blast with these games, which served as invisible foundations for the development of many seasoned gamers out there (cough, cough), and, at best, you'll end up searching for old and expensive cartridges on Facebook Marketplace.

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FireRed & LeafGreen remain very good games, and I would even say that with a good sale these re-releases might be worthwhile, but there's a feeling of missed opportunity to transform these versions of the games into something even more special.

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FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is a remake that brings a solid foundation and perhaps one of the best horror experiences thanks to its fantastic atmosphere. Unfortunately, its new combat mechanics turn what could be a challenging and fun experience into something tedious and poorly balanced. Furthermore, its performance on the Nintendo Switch 2 is commendable, but some technical issues shouldn't exist, especially pop-in on nearby objects.

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I think it's great that Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are available on a modern platform. It's a great way to relive the classic formula from the comfort of your own home, and it also serves as reference material for newer players who discovered the franchise on the Nintendo Switch and want to know how the original games worked.

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With an adorable visual style that seems to draw inspiration from storybook art, Baladins offers solid and fun gameplay for friends, which can even be enjoyed by those who have certain reservations about text-based RPGs.

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