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EA Sports UFC 6 continues to be a game designed to please MMA fans, more specifically those of the UFC universe. The game hits the mark by replicating the atmosphere of the event, both in the scenarios and characterization of the company's main stars, and by bringing new modes that also seek to imitate the daily lives of professional fighters.

Featuring time travel, a narrative structure influenced by Mana, and the combat and exploration characteristic of Zelda, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales demonstrates that the HD-2D style still has a lot of life left in it, including in other genres, and that it has matured significantly in recent games. After years of refining the formula in smaller-scale games, Square Enix seems to have finally found a Zelda to call its own.

Despite occasional bugs and visuals that fall short of expectations, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is an essential experience for RPG fans, delivering a high-level story and gameplay on a handheld console, provided you accept its limitations.

Invincible VS demonstrates the repertoire to rival established franchises in the genre and, to the delight of many, brings tag fighters back into the spotlight. Brutal and with a mesmerizing visual composition, hallmarks of the work it adapts, it delivers impeccable three-on-three gameplay that only improves as the player assimilates the character switching systems.

Mina the Hollower emerges as a new instant classic from Yacht Club Games, delivering a charming adventure in a punishing yet extremely satisfying world to explore. It's a game brimming with charisma and quality, and hopefully it will pave a new future for the Shovel Knight developer at a rather delicate time in the gaming market.

Forza Horizon 6 perfectly captured the essence of Japan and became the best chapter in the franchise. It's never been so much fun to spend hours exploring the game's immense and immersive map, with hundreds of activities to complete. All this with breathtaking visuals and gameplay that appeals to those less familiar with driving, while simultaneously offering a huge menu of customizable elements to give the game a simulator feel.

James Bond hadn't starred in a game for over a decade, and 007 First Light was exactly what he needed to return to the format. The game is meticulously crafted, with a perfectly balanced, megalomaniacal story and captivating characters that are enough to keep the player hooked.

Yoshi's new adventure surprised me quite a bit overall, especially after some games that didn't seem to reach the true potential of the little dinosaur. I believe Nintendo nailed this different approach, and it was a lot of fun to get to know and make so many discoveries about the creatures inside the book. The colored pencil style, the stop-motion animation, and even the more intimate soundtrack only enhanced the experience.

LEGO Batman: The Dark Knight's Legacy is a must-have game for fans of the DC hero, and for anyone looking for a game to enjoy with family and friends on the same console. The idea of ​​using the character's classic films, without the obligation to follow their respective plots exactly, or even the order in which they were released, creates a unique and incredibly rich story full of references to its universe, which fits perfectly with the game's concept.

Outbound isn't the kind of game I'd recommend to everyone interested in cozy games, as it falls short in some areas important to that audience. Fortunately, the issues I've mentioned throughout this review can be changed and improved if the developers listen to feedback from critics and, more importantly, from the fans themselves. The feeling I get is that Outbound would be a good candidate for an early access game, one that changes, evolves, and receives new features as players report their experiences.