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As the game that put Persona on the map, Persona 3 Portable is an experience that has its ups and downs. The foundation of the modern formula for the series began here, and its age shows with some outdated mechanics compared to the titles that followed it. Of the three re-releases in the series, this will be the hardest to get newcomers interested who may have been introduced to Persona through the famous Persona 5.

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Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection is a great collection to get to know this underrated classic SEGA IP, which has not only some great games, but also a very interesting history, it's fun to see how the titles have evolved and constantly changed between releases, but always improving in quality. If you are a fan of classic games from the Master System and Mega Drive (aka Genesis) era, it is certainly worth checking out the titles present here and experience some of the best games on these consoles, but of course, keeping in mind that they also show their age.

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Overall, The Cosmic Shake is very good, but its performance on Nintendo's console and several technical issues hinder what could have been the best game featuring the world's most beloved sponge to date. I sincerely hope Purple Lamp gets another chance with the franchise, as they've proven their worth with the game's excellent design and just need to polish this gem.

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Burrow of the Fallen Bear is a visual novel that's honest about its intentions. With charismatic, expressive characters, it does a good job at executing its medieval furry world and sexuality approach. But the Portuguese text title and various details related to the user experience leave a lot to be desired. It's a title that I personally find pleasant for those who are interested by the theme but it deserved more polish.

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A psychedelic and mysterious soundtrack, combined with a bizarre and mysterious visual direction, even when dealing with mundane facts, such as dogs, vegetables and dentists, prove to be the perfect combination for a gameplay that aims to be agile and fluid, always valuing the player's experience.

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In case it wasn't clear, the plot is utterly captivating. More than that, perhaps: exasperating, revealing, and sensible. The humor and writing are always well-paced, with no lengthy dialogue and full of moments of lightness to help us bear the weight of the final message. And finally, the game's presentation couldn't be better. The pixel art is fantastic, blending the 2D setting with breathtaking cutscenes and minigames that maximize the characters' expressiveness and movement.

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Despite an unconvincing, limited and uninteresting script, and the simplicity of its RPG systems that result in somewhat repetitive combat dynamics, Dragon Quest Treasures brings a pleasant, free, rewarding and fluid experience of exploration and use of creatures. Furthermore, there is no shortage of nostalgic fanservice and there is a solid audiovisual work; a little modest in some aspects, but with a charming and charismatic art direction along with a soundtrack with few new pieces, but still wonderful, within the high standard of the series. The title is a good spin-off for Dragon Quest fans, who will feel right at home in Erik and Mia's guild, however, there are more charming entries for beginners in the series and for fans of RPGs focused on exploration.

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Crisis Core —Final Fantasy VII— Reunion is a good experience with the Final Fantasy series name. Further expanding the Final Fantasy VII universe, the game has its ups and downs, with a narrative that seeks to introduce players to a very important character for the narrative of the PS1 classic.

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The adventure has a good pace and plenty of content, the graphic quality is impressive on the Nintendo Switch and the combat is quite fun once you get the hang of it. As a whole, SAMURAI MAIDEN is quite simple but well written, the interaction between the girls is quite satisfying too — if you're used to franchises like Senran Kagura, this entry will be a real treat.

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Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song Remastered is definitely a very complex and interesting experience, although it is also very limiting. With tons of characters, this is a game that requires a lot of dedication and predisposition from the player to learn its mechanics, explore the world and try out new techniques and builds during multiple runs, things that not all players will have the required patience for. However, for those who like the JRPG genre not only for its ambitious stories, but also for their gameplay, customization systems and complex mechanics, that's certainly a mandatory title to know and a great challenge to master.

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As a whole, River City Girls 2 is a great choice for beat 'em up fans. Featuring a lengthy main story, incredibly fun gameplay, multiplayer for up to 4 players, and a cool presentation, the game ends the year with a bang. Many new features make it a far superior sequel to the 2019 title. Side quests will help extend your time even further, and New Game Plus offers incentives to take advantage of, such as extra helpers straight from one of Arc System Works' most famous fighting series.

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Overall, Lil Gator Game is a cute adventure game that knows how to present the childhood magic. It's very worth it to explore the islands, get to know the characters and gather new items in this compelling journey.

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Aka seems like the kind of game that, while not perfect right now, could become a great game after a few major updates. I'd be happy to see something like that happen, because it's by no means worthy of contempt.

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Adventure Academia: The Fractured Continent is a strategy RPG with a peculiar concept. Unfortunately, the very simple design of the areas, the strong sense of repetition and the totally predictable and lackluster story make the concept quickly fall into a monotone spiral. It's recommendable only for individuals who are thirsty for real time strategy games and even for those there are more interesting titles, like The DioField Chronicles.

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Chained Echoes is honestly a surprise, a big one. From start to finish, the game feels cohesive, from its combat system to its story. The game invests in modernizing both the gameplay and the narrative of the SNES classics, bringing changes such as the complete elimination of random combat and the introduction of more mature elements in the narrative, which are very welcome modernizations here. In short, Chained Echoes is nothing less than a success.

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Simple, short, hard, charismatic and a perfect representation of the essence of some of the most beloved games of all time: Donut DoDo is an easy recommendation for any arcade lover!

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With budgets getting tighter and production costs getting more and more astronomical, it's good to see companies like Square Enix giving a new chance to franchises that have been forgotten for a long time. FRONT MISSION 1st has a very high learning curve and this may put off those who would like to get to know the game through a more casual experience. This could be solved with an assistance mode that would help the player's choices during the campaign at least. With that in mind, the game fails a bit in attracting the attention of potential new fans to the franchise.

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Yes, I am a huge Pokémon fan, so I had fun with the new Pokémon game. Yes, there are several problems that bother me a LOT. It's a shame to see so many things that could be so much better but were ruined thanks to bad decisions, neglect or, honestly, I don't know what else to say other than disrespect for the consumer. Well, at least Playing with friends is cool and brings that nice feeling of playing Pokémon.

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The gameplay experience is unquestionably incredible. There's no questioning its ingenuity, and the flow of the battles becomes quite addictive once you start to get the hang of it. However, a few details bothered me during gameplay. The repetition of maps becomes, at a certain point, tiresome, and because there's a level cap, we can't clear stages quickly, with every encounter being fatal, difficult, and time-consuming.

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One of the best things about this version is that it allows us to play anywhere, thanks to the portability of the Nintendo Switch. As I mentioned briefly above, Aeterna Noctis runs very well in portable mode. I believe that the issues presented here will be fixed later on.

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