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Alisa is a very pleasant, albeit late, surprise for the Switch. An excellent addition to the horror library alongside the aforementioned classics, but also others such as Outlast, Witch’s House and IB. For those looking for a tribute to the sick and macabre, Alisa is the most accurate of homages to the narratives that scare our dreams.

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Pepper Grinder bet all its chips on its main mechanic, and the bet was more than successful. Don't expect an absurdly complex platform adventure, with dozens of hours to get the 100% that the game offers, as it's not about that. The proposal to base all game design elements on a single object works because its developers knew how to work with it in a way that matches everything around it, without straying from the foundations of the genre. So, start the powerful Grinder and keep digging without fear of what lies ahead!

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Princess Peach: Showtime, with clear inspiration from Kirby games, brings an adventure marked by accessibility and diversity. It is, above all, a show of choreography, music, costumes and sets that are eye-catching, without falling into more of the same by always presenting us with fair and well-thought-out challenges with its extensive content. Even if Peach's triumphant return to the spotlight is affected by the ravages of time, which has unfortunately come to the Switch, this theatrical adventure is a good choice not only for fans of the most famous princess in video games, but also for people who want to have fun with casual and fun gameplay.

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It pains me to say this, as I've always had the first two Battlefronts in high esteem in my affective memory, but STAR WARS: Battlefront Classic Collection hardly makes an effort to go beyond an awful rerelease of two excellent games, especially for their time, but it definitely can't live up to the current days based only on nostalgia.

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Dungeon Drafters is a model title for its genre. It's the kind of challenging and addictive experience that makes players spend way more time than they expect. It's an excellent pick that fits the Switch [library] really well.

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Ufouria: The Saga 2 captivates with its relaxed plot and cute, charismatic characters. Despite not presenting major challenges, the SUNSOFT title manages to keep the experience varied and fun throughout its duration.

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Contra: Operation Galuga is a hard game. It's a good reinterpretation of an eternal classic but it has severe errors in execution. It's possible to see a soul and heart in the development, but it's also obvious that some adjustments were necessary (I myself was stuck in a bug that put me off screen, quickly eliminating my lives).

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Death Trick: Double Blind presents an engaging mystery and puts us in the shoes of two protagonists in curious situations as we try to discover the culprit among intriguing suspects. However, it is important to note that the title may require some patience from the player due to performance issues on the Switch. For this reason, it may be more advisable to try this great game on another platform where it is available.

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Anglerfish offers a curious premise, enriched by metalanguage elements in its narrative. Although the interesting mechanic of changing the path caused by death can occasionally lead to some monotonous runs due to the lack of significant variations, it is a game that is worth checking out.

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Analyzing Plumbers Don't Wear Ties: Definitive Edition is a peculiar task. It's obvious that the game didn't become good with the magic of modernity. It remains one of the worst titles ever released, with a drawn-out story told via static images and themes that are extremely problematic for today's times. Therefore, what is worth observing is how the game was preserved and, in this regard, the production team for this port did a good job. The bonus content is enjoyable to consume, despite its compression, usability and subtitle issues. However, they could have gone a little deeper into the title's production history and brought more context to the deleted scenes. If you want to have your moment as The Angry Video Game Nerd and discover a (bad) moment in the history of games, this is the right time.

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qomp2 is such a pleasurable adventure that it leaves you wanting more. If the game has a flaw, it's perhaps the lack of content: 30 super quick levels to beat and achievements to unlock, but that's it.

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The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered succeeds in its mission to revive a cult classic stuck on the Nintendo 3DS in high definition and modern platforms. Though the remaster work has been hardly bold and does nothing concrete to mitigate the issues from the original work, the lack of ambition isn't enough to change the fact that this experimental JRPG is worth checking out for the genre's enthusiasts. So long as expectations are properly adjusted.

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Side Order finally gives a concrete reason to purchase the Splatoon 3 Expansion Pack. If the first part of the DLC was limited to a nice hub, but without significant new features, this second addition brings exciting content and gameplay. In its first immersion in the roguelike genre, the title manages to establish fun gameplay, with clear risks and rewards, challenging missions and a loop that brings that "just one more round" feeling.

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Cricket Through the Ages is a casual sporting experience filled with moments that are as random as they are funny, especially if you invite your friends to join you. The problems of lack of intuitiveness and cohesion do exist, but the quick and uncompromising nature of the gameplay of this Free Lives title means that they do not become too serious — before that, you will have finished the game for the last time .

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Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a beautiful game designed to convey an important message about friendship and, above all, environmental preservation and eco-sustainability. To achieve this, Raw Fury sought inspiration from the charismatic work of Tove Jansson, emulating all the charm and warmth of the Moomin series. Even with the occasional setbacks related to poor performance on the Switch, the adventure is enjoyable and accessible to all ages.

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Yohane the Parhelion -Numazu in the Mirage- is that usual beautiful, happy and lighthearted game, ideal to finish in few runs. Though its battle system is quite simple, there's enough fun in its content to keep it a plesant adventure for most of its duration.

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I can safely say that Star Wars Dark Forces Remastered was made by a team that really admires and respects the legacy of the original 1995 title. The extras and graphic updates introduced in this remaster are really welcome, but, at the end of the day, it's still little to make it an attractive offer for those who already have the classic PC version.

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Penny’s Big Breakaway is an interesting game and its trailer draws attention but the actual presentation isn't as good as expected. The issues obfuscate the qualities and, for that reason, the game may not please most players, especially if you aren't used to 3D platformers. I'd wager that alternative modes with limited, decreasing time, that is, where we already know the limit from the start, would be a good alternative to intertwine with the limitless stages.

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Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is the total opposite of the games that inspire it. It's fun, it contains effort and, even with the homages, it manages to be its own product. Such a creative, imaginative and insane idea that it worked, with promise for more content in the future.

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Even with small flaws, Torn Away is beautiful and raw. There are several media that show war not as glorious, but the worst fate for humanity, the game joins this pantheon with a tragic, sympathetic, destructive and hopeful story. War is worse than Hell. No one deserves to die for the cruel interests of others. Especially the innocent lives trapped in the oppressive gazes of small minds. The game is a dedication to all the souls taken by petty conflicts.

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