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The latest game in the franchise is what it is because it looks back and recognizes everything it has done in its history. It brings together the best of all those years and manages to be a brilliant piece of work in every way. Visually beautiful, engaging and extremely fun, combining so many systems. Assassin's Creed Shadows is the best Assassin's Creed ever made and the definitive Medieval Japan game.
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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is a renovated take on the franchise, but without forgetting what makes Atelier so special. Even though it takes a while to pick up, the game has key moments that captivated me and taught me to love the game's cast. It's a game that resembles a conventional RPG in many ways, but with touches that only those who work extremely well with characters and value daily life know how to put in and get right. Some long-time fans may feel a little lost, especially at the beginning, but if you welcome this game with open arms, it will have a lot to offer you.
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Monster Hunter Wilds is imperfect, but that's okay, because it still manages to shine and offer an outstanding game. With a combat that is even better than its predecessors, with bold and interesting proposals, a campaign that is fun to follow and with exuberant monsters on the screen, it is ideal for both diehard fans and newcomers alike. But, as said, it is imperfect, since it has considerable performance issues and there is still a lot of room for improvement and refinement of its systems.
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Konami brings back two RPG classics, with one of them being one of the best in history. The complex world created by Yoshitaka Murayama continues to captivate even after so many decades. Just like the heroes he created, his work has had the power to gather thousands of dedicated fans and admirers who will once again experience the political plots of this fascinating world.
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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is an uncompromising and charming game. It's not perfect, but it's a game that made me genuinely happy after finishing it, it's like watching an adventure movie.
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Keep Driving was a pleasant surprise for me. With its chill vibe, wonderful pixel art, and incredible soundtrack, I was able to immerse myself in the road and have a cool experience while overcoming its challenges. With interesting combat, plenty of things to manage, and even a “character sheet” system, it’s an RPG that was worth trying out.
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Afterlove EP is a story about overcoming. The game understands the importance of interpersonal relationships in our most difficult times and teaches us that it's important to keep memories of the past, but not to forget to live in the present and cultivate affection with the people around us.
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Although it feels more like an expansion than necessarily a sequel, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II still brings with it some of the strengths of the first game, even if some sacrifices have been made. I really don't care if you like Trails through Daybreak II or not, but calling the game filler and skippable is probably one of the most stupid things ever said about this franchise.
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Although sometimes tiresome and repetitive, Urban Myth Dissolution Center is a very cool, beautiful and intriguing game. Perhaps the game's ending is a bit divisive, which leaves me hoping to see discussions about the game when it comes out.
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Citizen Sleeper is not for everyone, it's a game whose greatest strength is its writing. Its interface is simple and its interactions are not animated; the game only has images and descriptions of scenes. For anyone who needs more stimulation to engage with a game, this can be tedious. That said, if you want a rich narrative experience, complex characters and intimate themes approached in creative and profound ways, Citizen Sleeper 2 is your game.
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Guilty Gear Strive Nintendo Switch Edition impressed me positively. I confess that I didn't expect the game to run and look as well as it does here. Add to that the years of content this game delivers for the price of the base version, and we have one of the best versions of Strive. The only negative point that prevents it from being the best version of the game for me is that it doesn't have crossplay, greatly limiting the player base.
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Synduality: Echo of Ada is a game that I had every reason to hate, since I don't like the extraction shooter genre. However, with an enjoyable mecha gameplay combined with a wide range of parts and weapons for different uses, the game creates a good mix even for those who aren't fans of the style.
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Dynasty Warriors: Origins just needed to be more direct with the player and get them into combat more quickly. It needed to keep the basic mechanics of the studio's other musou games to maintain the strategic possibilities, and we'd be talking about one of the most impressive games of recent times. Fortunately, even though it's not perfect, it's still so fun, impactful and full of quality that it's still excellent.
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The first time I played Tales of Graces I didn't like it very much, but now I value it much more for the interactions with the characters and how much I enjoyed and engaged with its combat. It's a good installment in the franchise that was stuck on an old console and has now become much more accessible, and it's a really fun game to get to know.
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I don't know how we got here, but Freedom Wars is back. The PS Vita classic returns, modernized for the new generation and looking to reach new players. Despite the clunky combat and repetitive missions, the plot was competent enough to keep me intrigued.
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Ys Memoire: Oath in Felghana is still the best game in the franchise. Everything about it is just right and well balanced. Gameplay, music, length and characters, even if they're not as deep or as well-developed as the ones in recent games, work very well. I recommend this version for those who are enthusiastic about Ys or have an aversion to playing on PC.
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Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered came at just the right time. This is certainly the definitive way to play both games. For new fans, it's a great entry point to the franchise. For old-timers, it's an opportunity to relive memories and get access to previously unseen material and extras.
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FANTASIAN Neo Dimension benefits from the past of its creators and its genre, but above all it shows that there is still room to continue innovating in such an exploited medium. It's a game made with passion for both the art of creation and role-playing games in general - both immutably human aspects. More than just “a successor to Final Fantasy by the creators of Final Fantasy”, FANTASIAN is a work more than capable of standing on its own two feet.
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Sorry We're Closed manages to draw inspiration from survival horror classics and delivers a visually unique game: extravagant, charming, surreal and sexy. One of the most interesting interpretations of the horror genre this year.
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Dragon Quest III is one of the most influential RPGs in history. Originally released in 1988, the game was a mammoth journey compared to its predecessors, coming with a complex class system for the time with many of the mechanical and narrative conventions coming from here. Throughout its 36-year history, the game has had several re-releases and remakes, and the HD-2D version is the definitive one.
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