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Verdict: Pikmin 4 is an excellent game. There is no reason (apart from the price, of course) not to fall in love with PNF-404, Oatchi and the adorable Pikmin.

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Cross Tails is a very polished strategy RPG with surprisingly robust combat and customization systems. With multiple class and skill options to use and a curious conflict, this is an easy recommendation for fans of the genre.

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Being a thought-provoking and fun adventure that greatly appeal to the otaku culture, Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE is definitely something I recommend to anyone interested in the genre. As a die-hard Danganronpa fan who thinks the franchise has only grown since its first game, I can safely say that Master Detective Archives: Rain Code carries on that legacy with ease.

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I sincerely hope I've managed to convince readers to check out the work. Whether you're a fan of Ace Attorney or not, I believe that Takumi's narrative is so engaging and special that it's extremely difficult to displease anyone. The humor is just right, and the suspense completely engages us from the very first moment, creating one of the most intriguing experiences in gaming media. The ending is a final gift to the player: after a long journey, the answers reward our efforts, and the satisfactory conclusion is only possible because of the effort that went into the work as a whole.

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Understanding its limitations and the path this remake wanted to follow, Atelier Marie is an easy recommendation for old-school audiences, being a historical reparation in which players on this side of the globe will finally get their hands on it after 25 years stuck in Japan. For beginners, starting with it may be a good option, but with reservations. Now, for those who have only played the Secret saga, it is a little difficult to recommend it, as its simplicity and the fact that it is more of a simulation than an RPG contrasts with Ryza's games, which may be weird to some players.

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Everybody 1-2 Switch! is clearly an expansion of the idea from the original 1-2 Switch, however, the game bothers me much less. In addition to having much more content, taking away the tech demo look of the original, the game also costs around half the price of its older brother. It's not a revolution in the world of party games and it doesn't convince anyone that all the “hidden” features of the Joy-Cons are sensational (for this purpose, Nintendo Labo continues to be much more surprising in my opinion), but it fulfills its purpose as a party game, which you will open 1 or 2 times a month when some of your friends show up at your house.

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If your work is similar to the gameplay of this game, you might be fine, but I don't think it's exactly relaxing. For example, I tried to play after a long day of work, took a shower, had dinner and picked up the console. I found it unbearable. The next morning, already relaxed, I played the same level and it was all smooth sailing, quite enjoyable, because you see things happening, tasks being completed, it's satisfying.

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Between all these additions, for me Sonic Origins Plus was a disappointment full of missed opportunities. It's a package packed with content that should have been in the collection since its launch in 2022, but that is only being added 1 year later through paid DLC.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie brings a satisfying conclusion to the Trails saga for those who have been following it for a while. The game has issues with its narrative, but Falcom managed to wrap up some things that needed to be wrapped up.

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There's no doubt that these games were ported to those who have only recently discovered the series and want to delve deeper into its origins. Of course, they'll always be excellent starting points, but I believe that the purchase will be made by those who already have experience with the series. Of course, if you ignore everything I've mentioned so far and buy the game anyway, I believe that you'll have one of the best experiences in the genre, and there's no doubt that the small community of Pikmin fans will welcome a new member with open arms!

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STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life is truly a unique game, bringing the franchise's well-known formula but with a new twist that will surprise even veterans. The mix of traditional simulation elements, along with the additional focus on the character's life and the way the game seeks to tell a story over the years with visible changes in the characters and the world around them, is special and makes Forgotten Valley worth playing.

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In conclusion, Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX is an excellent game for anyone who was a fan of the series or is a fan of shmups in general. With its intuitive and simple gameplay, it becomes an addictive experience, but frustrating if you are not already used to the genre.

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In summary, Loop8: Summer of Gods has a great story idea, beautiful visuals, a good soundtrack and interesting characters to meet, and it is a very ambitious attempt by Marvelous, with a game that is very different from the rest of the genre, but it did not have a good balance between its mechanics, and the gameplay ends up breaking the entire experience, making it overwhelming and repetitive, full of moments that seem to not respect the time the player puts into the game. Furthermore, Loop8 is a perfect example that there's no point in having good ideas, good graphics and good presentation if the gameplay isn't fun enough

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Jack Jeanne is an otome game that offers a remarkable and unforgettable experience. With a simulation structure, rhythm moments and a majoritarily linear story, the game manages to develop well the characters and their relationships in brief interaction scenes.

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Octopath Traveler 2 is an incredible game that manages to expand on every aspect of the first game, the combat system is my favorite in a turn-based RPG, It has a huge range for customization and experimentation, the soundtrack is impeccable with several themes that stick in your head for years to come, all the characters were charismatic and their stories were memorable, the world was fun to explore and interact with its inhabitants, and the story gave a very satisfying conclusion to the journey of all the characters we followed, even with a very exciting epilogue for those who wanted to enjoy everything this adventure had to offer. Although it's still not perfect, Octopath Traveler 2 was certainly one of my favorite experiences not only with the JRPG genre, but with games in general.

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AKAI ITO HD Remaster is a yuri visual novel with high relevance within its genre and it's very good to finally have the game in the West. However, unfortunately, the English edition is quite far from the ideal quality and it needs many adjustments to shine as it deserves.

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Despite its simple narrative, audiovisuals that could have been more polished, and problematic level design, Maquette has personality in its core gameplay mechanics and some ingenious puzzle ideas. Furthermore, the romance is modest and sincere enough to motivate the player to explore the metaphors and puzzles of this puzzle-adventure. The title is recommended for fans of a casual romantic stories and paradoxical puzzles.

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Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook offers a creative set of approaches that bring out what I love most about Nippon Ichi Software’s games: originality. However, like a lot of their projects, the execution is not the best for a number of reasons.

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The visuals are beautiful and the melodies follow suit. The controls are very responsive and at no point I felt like the glitches were the result of a problem with those. Whether for those who like the subgenre or for those who want to have fun in an uncomplicated way, Afterimage is a great choice.

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Dormitory Love is a simple and fun otome game. With curious characters, good voice acting and a casual slice-of-life tone, the work has potential to be very cozy and pleasant. However, unfortunately, the bad English translation and a general feeling of lack of polish in many user experience aspects leave the game in a very unfavorable position when compared to other titles in the genre, which is a shame.

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