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It's a fun and entertaining game, cooler than Candy Crush and more interactive than scrolling through Instagram. It's a real shame that it feels unfinished and hampered by poor developer decisions, and ultimately doesn't live up to the Crofts name.

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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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Despite the uniformity of the experience, as well as the simplicity in several narrative and audiovisual aspects, the games in the Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection feature a good refinement of classic mechanics that should please longtime dungeon crawler fans, while also possessing a unique personality that should be appreciated by this same audience as well. It's worth mentioning that, while challenging, the trilogy's mechanics are quite intuitive, making them a good entry point for RPG fans unfamiliar with this subgenre.

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Charade Manics has some cathartic highs, and I wasn't immune to them: the men, though annoying, are handsome, and the art is eye-catching; the number of routes is also ambitious, and if you're into them, you'll have plenty to enjoy. The songs are also varied and enjoyable to listen to, helping to build the atmosphere, which is another strong point of this experience. Still, the main feeling I associate with this game is "boredom," which somewhat saddens me because of the many ways Charade Maniacs is ambitious: the sheer number of routes, the vastly different story, and the few (but memorable) iconic moments. Overall, I can't really recommend this game easily because of how tiring the experience was for me, but if anything about this story caught your attention, give it a shot.

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Without a doubt, the games were ported to those who recently discovered the series and want to delve deeper into its origins. Of course, they'll always be excellent starting points, but I believe the purchase will be made for those who already have experience with the series. Of course, if you ignore everything I've mentioned so far and still buy the game, I believe you'll have one of the best experiences in the genre, and the tiny Pikmin fan community will undoubtedly 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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A healthy diet prescribed by a nutritionist is a great help. You already know this, but don't trust the charlatans out there. Always seek specialized help; your health is no joke. Fitness Circuit should be seen as a valuable addition to your health, but it's not a magical solution to all your problems.

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I've always recommended Katamari Damacy, despite some aspects I wasn't entirely happy with, but We Love Katamari, especially its remastered version with the addition of Royal Reverie, is a complete delight. A game that makes you forget about life, comical throughout, and simply charming. And I didn't even mention the inclusion of local multiplayer, available as both a versus and cooperative mode, which greatly increases replayability. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the series, because from 2004 to today, it's worth every second.

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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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With beautiful pixel art that accurately conveys the characters' expressions, an excellent soundtrack, and a well-crafted script, Decarnation takes us on a true journey of introspection. I won't go into details, but the plot twist and its resolution are, in a subtle way, sensational, even when predictable, generating a fulminating catharsis.

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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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With plenty of romance options, a frenetic pace, delicate art direction, and a great soundtrack, Winter's Wish Spirits of Edo is a complete adventure that's easy to recommend for Otome visual novel readers, whether veterans or newcomers.

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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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A very cozy and episodic experience, being able to be played gradually, Coffee Talk fit like a glove on the Nintendo Switch, and being an even more interesting sequel than its predecessor, Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is one of the easiest recommendations I've ever seen.

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