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Astor: Blade of the Monolith is a good gateway to the genre, delivering everything expected in a title with these characteristics. However, much of what could be innovative and strong is not explored, and some design decisions in the Nintendo Switch version could compromise the incredible experience.

Bahnsen Knights has the hard mission of entertaining a public already used to modernity. Reader, if you didn't know about this detail, the expression Pulp Fiction is synonymous with dynamic narrative, clearly outlined characters, heroes and villains, action and drama, adventure and exoticism. We have all of this in Bahnsen Knights. The game has an interesting visual and, unlike others, an extremely captivating soundtrack and a story worthy of the pulp genre. Even though it hasn't been localized in Brazilian Portuguese, the game may be a good entrypoint for learning, as its dialogues have a rich vocabulary.

Despelote might not make a great first impression, as its gameplay and aesthetics aren't the most eye-catching. However, its premise of being almost a historical archive of Ecuador and a love letter to football and the sport's influence on a people's struggle might end up surprising many people. Even though the title refers to a specific country on a continent as large as South America, this experience should resonate with any Latin American, as I myself felt nostalgic with the scenarios and situations of this world. Even if it's not a perfect narrative, it's still one of those games worth trying.

As a fan of roguelites and turn-based combat games, Dicefolk surprised me very positively, quickly becoming an adventure that I would easily recommend to anyone who also enjoys these genres. Although some aspects such as the narrative and the relationship with the Chimeras are underused, it is difficult not to engage with its innovative combat system, especially given the vast number of possible combinations in each new game.

Dunjungle is a charming roguelite that deserves to be checked out by fans of 2D action games. Unfortunately, its constant flirtation with visual and mechanical repetition and its underwhelming performance on the Switch prevent the game from achieving greater status on Nintendo's console. In the end, for those interested in the genre and the concept, and willing to accept the aforementioned limitations with an open heart, there is a challenging and fun journey here — for everyone else, however, it is undeniable that there are more essential alternatives on the market.

Pocket Bravery is a Brazilian fighting game of really high quality and a great option for those looking for an experience with the genre on Switch. With a ton of variety in the modes and robust learning systems, it's worth investing many hours in the game to try and master its fast combat.

Project Nightmares Case 36: Henrietta Kedward is a title with an interesting plot and compelling puzzles. However, unfortunately, the Switch version ends up set back by the lacking brightness, resulting in many disappointing moments.

Unusual Findings is a pleasant point-and-click with its main strength being its homage to the 80's. Though it falls for the most common issue of its genre, the meddling boys trio's investigation is an enjoyable journey worthy of playing.

Overall, Wild Dogs is a very competent game that bets on some gameplay variety. Though this decision was a good choice, the long stages with no checkpoints make the title a little annoying and the excessive focus on the nostalgia factor reduces the originality feeling in this work. Even so, with its fair difficulty and the general technical competence, this is an easy recommendation for retro fans.