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Mahjong Soul (Jantama): Points where I changed my playing style since last year and improved my performance.

First of all, I significantly changed my playing style in Mahjong Soul starting in January 2023. I shifted from my rather defensive (or even passive) playing style in 2022 back to my previous, slightly more aggressive style. However, I believe I've improved in fundamental areas compared to two years ago, so...
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My Review of the TCL 32-inch Smart TV '32S516E' (Android TV)

First, I have two TVs side-by-side in my living room, but recently one of them stopped working. The broken TV was a 32-inch Panasonic high-definition model, and I'd had it for five years. It seems a bit early for it to break, but it was only ¥24,700 back in 2018...
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Lyra and the Twisted Faith Fable (Free RPG) Introduction, Impressions, and Strategy Notes

This is an article introducing "Laila and the Twisted Faith Fable," a full-length dark fantasy RPG created with RPG Maker MV. It's reportedly the first work by creator Shibano Bunko. Keywords include a hard-hitting story, compelling characters, dynamic combat, and plenty of side quests and replayability...
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Occultic Dead (Free Occultic Horror ADV) Introduction, Impressions, and Strategy Notes

This is an introduction to the adventure game "Occultic Dead," which is billed as an occult horror game. It's a work by Urata, the author of "Shin Murasame," "Hitomisaki," and "SHADOW," which have been featured on this blog before. While it deals with themes of spirits and ghosts, it also has mystery elements. ...
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ANT (Free RPG) Introduction and Review

This is an article introducing the RPG "ANT," created with RPG Maker 2000. It's a work by Sugiyan, the same creator as "Qualia - The Blind and Mute Diva -" and "QualiaNext - Illuminating the Path -," which were also featured on this blog. Its cyberpunk atmosphere, continuing the style of his previous works, is its main appeal...
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Persona 5 The Royal: Gameplay Impressions (No Spoilers) | Playtime: About 90 Hours for One Playthrough (Steam Version, All Co-op Partners Maxed Out)

アトラスのRPG『ペルソナ5 ザ・ロイヤル』をSteam版でプレイした感想。1周目のクリア時間は約90時間(攻略サイトを参考にしつつ全コープMAX)。ネタバレなしで書いています。
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A Tale of a Swordsman and Justice (Free Reading Game) - Introduction and Review

This article introduces the reading game "The Tale of the Assassin's Justice," which was released at VIPRPG Kouhaku 2022. It's a short story about a female samurai who travels the country making a living by killing people, and her visit to the "City of Justice." While the theme might seem heavy, it's an enjoyable and lighthearted read...
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Alternative Theory Precious ~Gaze~ (Free Reading Game) Introduction and Review

This is an article introducing the reading game "Issetsu Precious ~Manazashi~" by Kichigai Jigoku Gedou Saibun, which was unveiled at "VIPRPG Kouhaku 2022". Based on the popular "PRECIOUS ~Mamobeki Mono~" which has seen various remakes, this game is based on the works of Kenji Miyazawa...
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Ice-san's Exploration Log (Free Boss Rush RPG) Introduction, Impressions, and Strategy Notes

This is an article introducing "Ice-san's Exploration," a game by Tsuioku-san that was unveiled at "VIPRPG Kohaku 2022." It's a boss rush RPG with a meticulously crafted, turn-based battle system that eliminates randomness. It eliminates the hassle of fighting weaker enemies and grinding for money, allowing you to focus entirely on boss battles...
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Even So Until the End (Free Video Game) - Introduction and Review

This is a review of the visual novel "Even So, Until the End" by funyara, which was unveiled at "VIPRPG Kouhaku 2022". The story is a suspenseful tale where the protagonist wakes up trapped in a room and struggles alone to escape. The playtime is approximately 1.5 hours...