Matheus Jenevain

“Terrifier: The ARTcade Game had a good premise and a chance to do something different with game characters that almost always stick to horror and nothing more. However, the execution left much to be desired and ended up wasting this great opportunity.”

“Kingdom of Night is a very competent action RPG that manages to deliver on many of the things it sets out to do, both in terms of gameplay and in terms of visuals and narrative proposals.”

“Of Ash and Steel is an old-school RPG in the best and worst possible ways.”

“Flesh Made Fear is a true love letter to the classics of the genre that have been enchanting, and terrifying, fans for so many years. The game truly manages to capture what made these titles unique, while presenting them in a retro style with modern conveniences for our comfort.”

“Devil Jam is a curious experience. Like one of those catchy songs we hear on the radio every day, it manages to entertain and captivate us, but invariably, we end up with the feeling that it could have been much better.”

“I believe Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel delivers more than enough to please players of the genre and even those who are unfamiliar with the style and want to check it out.”

“The game has a very original theme, a considerable number of build options, several ways to improve our character, an interesting replayability factor, and also an easy-to-pick-up-and-play gameplay. On the downside, I can only mention that the enemies have too much health at times, and that the plot could explore its potential more.”

“Moroi ended up being a much less magical and fantastical experience than it could have been. The premise is good, has potential, and even manages to leave us quite impressed at certain moments. However, the overall experience doesn't deliver, especially in the gameplay, which ultimately makes this fairy tale not as fabulous as it could have been.”

“FRONT MISSION 3: Remake continues to be a very fun game and, I believe, one of the highlights of the series. It has more than enough to please fans of the tactical JRPG genre and giant robots and, barring one or two mistakes, it is a must-play for those who enjoy the style.”

“Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is a competent roguelike, capable of serving as a good gateway for curious players and a good distraction for fans of the genre. Although it misses many good opportunities, the title does enough to deliver what it sets out to do and give us a few good hours of fun.”

“Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark ends up being an experience that could have been much more enjoyable than it actually was. While the game offers good options, on the other hand it leaves a lot open and doesn't capitalize on its strengths. For this reason, it may even please fans of the genre, but you'll need to be a little lenient to really want to follow the two sisters' journey.”

“I really enjoyed what they did with the title, especially in the gameplay department. The new additions and improvements really managed to elevate the game, bringing its full potential to action.”

“I must admit that I had fun with INAYAH: Life After Gods, and I believe that the title does more than what is necessary to entertain us and deliver what we expect from the genre. Even though it doesn't break much of the metroidvania mold, the mechanics and ideas are well implemented and we can even consider it a good introduction to the style.”

“Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is a good choice for fans of the metroidvania genre, especially those who want something closer to the platform and action side of the old games.”

“I think Slime Heroes is a good choice for everyone, regardless of whether they are fans of the genre or not. Still, I think it can also count as a good first “soulslike“, very friendly”

“Although the premise is interesting, the narrative didn't shine as it could have, and I thought the humor and characters ended up being too forced.”

“Voidwrought is a treat for fans of the genre. Although it doesn't stand out in terms of mechanics, the title does everything competently and, without a doubt, delivers more than enough to guarantee us good hours of gameplay.”

“The game is very simple in its various facets and does not offer much to keep the player engaged for a long time.”

“I found the combat to be quite fun and, despite the low selection of equipment at the beginning, it managed to challenge and engage me in equal measure. I also found it fun to explore and find secrets, even if I did get a little lost at times or didn't really know where I came from or where I should go. These are small things, but they end up making a difference.”

“The game creates a really cool atmosphere, combined with fun and challenging exploration. In addition, the puzzles and clue system help to differentiate the game from its peers, challenging the player while also keeping them intrigued to discover what lies ahead.”