Leonardo Costa

“Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is one of those games that makes you think that all the waiting and delays were really worth it. With an absurd amount of well-made and rich content, gameplay that balances football and RPG well, and quality of life features such as Cross-play and Cross-Progression, the game is a big hit for Level-5 and certainly brings great spotlight to the company and the franchise.”

“Mecha Break is a dream come true for many mecha fans, with amazing gameplay and an exciting variety of different robots and modes to play, we have here a very accessible game for those who enjoy competing along with a giant robot. Varying between an extraction mode and PvP combat, the game manages to deliver something of quality to different audiences. Unfortunately, as a GaaS, not only its quality is what matters for its success and the choices made regarding the game's progression and monetization will still have to be put to the test of time.”

“Keep Driving was a pleasant surprise for me. With its chill vibe, wonderful pixel art, and incredible soundtrack, I was able to immerse myself in the road and have a cool experience while overcoming its challenges. With interesting combat, plenty of things to manage, and even a “character sheet” system, it’s an RPG that was worth trying out.”

“Farmagia is a game with Hiro Mashima's face, literally. But not just because of its design, I feel it's a game that has a lot of his essence. It's a game with great characters, who are very well-developed and layered, while also working with interesting themes and concepts that have consequences and weight to their actions. Fellowship and the “power of friendship”, recurring themes in Mashima's works, are also present here, which doesn't bother me at all, as I love a story with a good vibe and positivity. The game is far from perfect, its gameplay gets tiresome sooner than it should, some parts that seem too isolated from the rest and a second act that drags on too long serve as a counterbalance to the good parts and create a bitter feeling towards the game.”

“My journey with Parcel Corps was a downhill experience, unfortunately. Although it has its good moments, especially once you get used to the controls and the map you're on, the whole process of getting there is too exhausting. It's a comic game, always with good humor, but its details irritate me so much that even the jokes didn't make me smile anymore.”

“Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is a trip back in time for those who played the original game. I felt like I was taken back 12 years while following Juliet's journey on my Xbox 360. With an extremely faithful version, RePOP brings the qualities, but also the stumbles of what was created back in 2012, and it will hardly change what you thought of the original game. The work, which is completely self-aware of what it wants to be, delivers genuine and uncompromising fun to those who embrace its madness.”

“Neptunia Sisters VS Sisters is the franchise's debut on Xbox consoles, and it's also my debut in this world. I feel like I've been greeted with a cozy game, full of charismatic characters and references to games. But also with some of the best combat ever made. I leave this experience satisfied with what I found and wanting to eventually explore more of what the series has to offer. And I'm happy to know that the game is increasingly being ported to more platforms and I hope that the main games can arrive on Xbox one day.”

“Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions is a simple game, but it shows how important imagination is and through it we can try to overcome fears and problems we encounter in everyday life.”

“Even going in with an open mind and no expectations, Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash ends up disappointing. With ideas that are actually nice, the game fails in something extremely important, which is execution.”