Victor Bocato

“While it boasts an incredible storyline compared to all previous games in the series and one of the most fun gameplay experiences ever, all I can say is that INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road is indeed a very special game that marks the triumphant return of one of LEVEL-5's most iconic and beloved series.”

“Dunjungle is consistently fun and delivers a short, consistent experience for any player by choosing an ambiance that's considerably different from all the usual picks from other titles [in the market], something that should be just praised.”

“BEYBLADE X EVOBATTLE manages to be fun for a contemporary fan like me, but it's not a game that will appeal to someone who got involved with some of the three previous generations and wants to experience the franchise again.”

“You know that cozy game you can play on the weekend and finish in one fell swoop? While this description perfectly fits many 3D platformers, I'd classify ILA: A Frosty Glide as having a cozier, more relaxing feel than usual.”

“Despite everything, amidst so many options to play the iconic D&D adventures right now, it's up to you to decide if you're nostalgic enough to experience this adventure from the franchise's remote videogame times.”

“I highly recommend No Heroes Here 2. It consistently delivers a fun experience, especially considering how many people love Overcooked! as much as I do, making it a great friend game. The roguelike elements, however, may not be for me, but that doesn't mean they'll be a problem for you, honestly.”

“Battle Train is very good, both as an idea and as a game. Amidst the many rogue-likes that come out, Battle Train truly understands how essential it is to at least bring something different, even if small, to draw attention, and it does this very well. Using deckbuilding and building a board full of trains can be incredible, with my only criticism being the feeling of injustice I felt with certain bosses at various times.”

“Honestly, I can clearly see this game as limited to fans of the series due to how it requires a previous contact with the anime to find your footing in the story, though it's worth taking into account that the games in the series have always focused on the anime characters. Its gameplay is a little automatic and this may not please some [players], even with the online offering a little more challenging and fun matches than the main story with its weak AI. Trying out parts remains fun, as it is the main feature in the Beyblade franchise since its early days, though limited due to rarity and stats issues.”

“I don't feel very good about saying this, but Shadow of the Orient fails in fundamental aspects of its execution that make it an experience that leaves a lot to be desired, unfortunately.”

“Between good and bad things, Stories of Sol: The Gun-Dog shows us an adventure that, despite pretty good, might be an annoying experience sometimes, which it's overall good, despite that. It's amazing pixel art with great color pallette options it's a great way to present the game to the world, being the most iconic aspect of the game. With some of it's flaws showed above, it's an interesting well told narrative, even if this "good" can't fit so perfectly while describing this title, far from perfect, unfortunately”

“Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection had the challenge of adapting an originally 2D adventure to an 3D one, and have done it amazingly well. With it's retro aesthetics and so many inspirations, it flashes charismatically, which is no different for it's monsters, being, in fact, a great thing. It's anime-based art direction was the right choice considering what the original game wanted to tell to the player.”

“Farmagia was an idea with a ton of potential, but failed in its execution in most areas, especially in delivering a game that manages to be a bit fun amidst the innumerable issues I can see in this project.”

“Considering that online play is full of problems, the game fails to deliver a competent implementation of the feature that would give it more playtime, from the terrible matchmaking to constant crashing bugs, resulting in a frustrating experience. In the midst of this, I recommend Blazing Strike as a good arcade game, which can be functional for quick single player games, not sustainable in a long-term cycle, with a small cast and a lack of competitive possibilities.”

“The game close its balance with a lot of grinding and a very punishing difficulty most of the time, not to mention that – besides the new characters – it doesn't offer anything to the experience that sounds like a renewal in itself. Despite these factors mentioned above, the game carries with it the strengths of its predecessor, which are sometimes overshadowed by certain factors that seem unbalanced when put into perspective. I assume that this sequel manages to deliver an experience that will please fans of its niche, despite being a dull experience most of the time.”

“With a very fun and well thought gameplay loop, despite its flaws, Elrentaros Wanderings ends with a much more positive than negative balance, making the experience well worth it.”

“I believe the game can deliver considerable fun for those who miss the rare releases in the classic Metroid series, as well as for players looking for a short and fun journey that expands on the roots of the genre that Nintendo's series helped establish in the industry. Many of its problems will disappear after proper technical optimization, allowing this Brazilian game to shine at what it does best, despite its flaws.”

“FIRESIDE is very good at being a casual experience, making the player relax while helping people, with a small and very well-structured worldbuilding, as well as very good and well-written characters that fulfill their narrative function. Small pacing issues and somewhat generic secondary NPCs get in the way, however, far from being an obstacle that overshadows the strengths of this cozy game.”

“Taking it all into consideration, I feel that the rhythm issues I mentioned are very small compared to the fun that this game provides: Very well-made crafting system, just the right amount of complexity and, of course, the charismatic Bandle City and its wonderful characters.”

“If turn-based RPGs aren't appealing to many players, this one is even more niche. The feeling that there was no budget for many things to be executed the way they should be is clear. There's a extremely complex system, but there are no animated monsters, the battles are not engaging because there are no animations and this was a major factor that made the game tedious. If I were to recommend this game, I would say it would be for fans of RPGs of the genre who really like it and are used to more dated gameplay and are looking for a more complex challenge than the one a series known in the mainstream can offer, in short: hardcore players.”