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Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess stands out for its unique combination of tower defense and action elements. The rich setting, inspired by Japanese mythology, and the agile pace of the gameplay are highlights that keep the experience engaging. However, the game fails to fully exploit its potential: the low difficulty and repetitiveness of some tasks end up compromising the depth of the journey. In the end, Kunitsu-Gami and its mix of styles is a unique and creative experience.

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Gestalt: Steam & Cinder features a captivating steampunk setting with visuals inspired by the 32-bit era, but fails to deliver a memorable metroidvania experience. Despite its competent agile action and precise controls, the linear progression and lack of creativity in the maps compromise exploration. Combat, although varied in theory, becomes repetitive and boring due to limitations in mechanics and enemies; Furthermore, the story, despite being elaborate, is hampered by unnecessarily long dialogues and stereotypical characters. In the end, the result is an adventure that soon falls into oblivion.

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Stray Gods: Orpheus is an interesting way to revisit the Icons universe for people who fell in love with the base game. However, the additional content is unfortunately content to be a small and insignificant addition to the experience as a whole.

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Dungeons of Hinterberg combines elements of action, RPG, puzzles and social interactions in an immersive magical realism setting. The high points are the varied dungeons and good diversity of activities, but some of the systems are underdeveloped. In the end, the game stands out with its unique setting, providing an enchanting virtual escape for those who want to explore a magical and vibrant village.

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Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn ends up getting lost in its concepts. The more agile vertical movement and combat alternatives are a positive point, but the lack of a more robust upgrade system and, mainly, bosses that reward the player make the game a confusing mix of ideas.

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MEGATON MUSASHI W: WIRED is a high quality action game, as expected from its developer. Making the most out of the missions and rewards cycle, frantic action and captivating story, Level-5 managed to create a thrilling mecha experience that's worth checking out for those who wish for agile [3D mecha] combat and a colorful 2D sci-fi world to explore by foot.

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Fallen Leaf isn't a game that revolutionizes the platforming genre, but it's a solid and fun adventure. Though the quantity of stages may lead to tiring progression and the difficulty peaks may be stressful, it's admirable that this title is developed by only three people and presents such polish and variety.

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Magical Delicacy tries to be extremely accessible for anyone: with gameplay that is already very easy to get used to even with standard options, the hardest part will be avoiding a few dangers. But the game still has accessibility options to turn off all these types of difficulties that the player may have, thus making the game have just one objective: to be a cozy game. The simplicity of the game in its presentation is offset by the complex, but satisfying main mechanics. The game will certainly not please anyone looking for a challenge that will make your heart race with action from start to finish. Nor is it the objective here, since, with its extremely colorful 2D graphics and a simple and effective soundtrack, the game is made for those who want to relax and gradually master the magical — and slightly confusing — kitchen of the little witch Flora.

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SPY x ANYA: Operarion Memories is cute and very well-intentioned. It's a direct and coherent translation of the original material from which it draws, which makes it a good choice for those who were already fans, but difficult to consider it essential, even for that same group. However, the impression it leaves is that SPY x FAMILY, with its premise, may not be an IP that makes its own video game, as everything about it seems in place, but still lacks some shine.

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In a way, SCHiM manages to transport us to a time when the simple act of jumping over tiles, lines and shadows on the floor turned into epic adventures in the fertile world of a child's imagination.

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Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board brings a creative and lighter approach to the anime, ideal for those who want to explore the Demon Slayer universe in games with friends. Playing alone might make things a little more drawn out, but it's still a great option for anyone who is a fan of the saga and enjoys board games.

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Kanon is one of the classic titles in the visual novel genre. Though some of its elements have not aged well and may annoy some new players, we have an excellent way to know a piece of Key's history here.

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#BLUD is an extremely beautiful adventure, which delights the eyes with its creative art direction, oozing personality and technical quality. The artists' dedication to delivering an adventure worthy of the best cartoons of the 90s and 2000s is evident, and the story also reflects these efforts. Unfortunately, beauty alone doesn't support dull gameplay, making Becky's Quest just another indie from 2024. One of the prettiest, for sure.

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Anger Foot is a unique and fun experience, full of action and challenges that will test your skills and reflexes. With a simple and engaging premise, the game offers a combination of intense combat and quick objectives, all set in a bizarre and captivating setting, making it a good choice for those looking for a quick and challenging game, with a hint of humor and bizarreness. Even with some technical setbacks, the fun and intensity of the action make the experience worth it.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak introduces a new arc to the franchise with an approach centered on the protagonist, the spriggan Van Arkride. The title stands out as an excellent RPG that explores the conflicting interests of the multiple factions that coexist in Calvard and brings with it a new system that makes the experience closer to a hybrid of action and turn. It's easily one of the best games in the franchise and an excellent way to give a headstart to Calvard's story.

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The best iteration of the franchise in the world of strategy games, Metal Slug Attack Reloaded arrives with lots of action and game options. The traditional production with charismatic visuals and hilarious sound effects is present, making use of the entire history of the franchise to offer a lot of content. It's a shame that the title wasn't able to completely eliminate some of the negative points arising from its origins. Even so, it is worth recommending to tower defense fans and, above all, lovers of this beloved series.

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Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition is a remaster that manages to capture the essence of the original while offering welcome improvements for modern platforms. The revitalized look, adjustments to controls and the inclusion of new content are highlights that will certainly please both old fans and new players. While the game still has some technical and design limitations, especially evident 20 years after its original release, it retains its charm and continues to be an engaging experience.

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I won't deny that I had fun with HEAVEN SEEKER —— The Savior of This Cruel World, especially due to its frantic combat. The great variety of skills and the possibility to combine them in various ways helps bring a little novelty in each run. However, the little care put into the story, the stage design and the enemy variety bothered me too much, as the feeling of repetition came in every single run. For that reason, I believe it's only recommended for players who love to suffer with tough games and do not care much for an elaborate story.

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NeoSprint is not intended to be an exponent of the racing genre, but the way in which the title has been revitalized makes it very inviting for those who want the light fun that an arcade game provides. The colorful and cartoonish style was a wise choice and the generous amount of content is a great choice for those who like the mix of retro style with something more modern.

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Through a lean and straightforward adventure, Echo Generation: Midnight Edition is a perfect choice for anyone who wants an adventure tailor-made for newcomers to RPGs, or even video games in general. But some details, or even lack of ambition (if the developers were looking for that) make it a difficult recommendation for more experienced players or for those looking for challenges.

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