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Kokoro Clover’s conceit is undeniably clever: the game is presented like a serialized anime. Twelve episodes flaunt the traditional characteristics of Sunday morning animation. From recaps of previous shows, title cards, commercial breaks, eye catches, ...
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Don’t expect a full-blown role-playing experience similar to Cyber Sleuth or even a digital monster nurturing game like Re:Digitize or Next Order. Digimon Survive is an engrossing visual novel that sporadically sends you onto battlefields ...
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Ready for another fantasy-themed, 2D title with Soulslike combat? The Tarnishing of Juxtia is fun but overly formulaic. There are a multitude of modern games that force players to commit to every attack. The philosophy ...
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Hell Pie’s combat is bland and the humor is only mildly revolting. But the sense of exploration and navigation are satisfying, so it’s not all sour. For Nate, whose professional title is “The Demon of ...
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Depicting cute animals in peril is a surefire way to elicit an emotional response. Barcelona-based Herobeat Studios does it rather artfully. Endling: Extinction is Forever isn’t for everyone, but it you’re looking for a game ...
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The Pretty Boys return, delivering a cross-dressing fashion show built around one of the more popular solitaire variants. Despite the asset recycling, an affordable price makes the game a worthwhile alternative for players who prefer ...
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Blending crane game mechanics with the simplicity of a sumo match, Super UFO Fighter is undoubtedly creative. But unless you have a group of friends to play against, don’t expect the game to really dig ...
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Gamers like to collect things; there’s a subtle sense of fulfilment in owning an inclusive set of items. Beyond amassing libraries of games and related merchandise, there’s often a yearning to accumulate the downloadable content ...
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Farming and fighting feel different as Rune Factory 5’s shifts into the third dimension. While this port fixes quite a few of the visual blemishes of the original game, pastoral life still has a number of ...
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